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anke_books's review against another edition
3.0
Vermakelijk regency verhaal. Af en toe wat te zoetsappig. Er werd iets te overdreven benoemd dat de graaf nu gelóóft.
De onverwachte plotwending aan het einde was wel erg onverwacht maar gaf het verhaal wel net nog even een twist mee.
De onverwachte plotwending aan het einde was wel erg onverwacht maar gaf het verhaal wel net nog even een twist mee.
staceylovestoread's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book so much! Honestly, at first I wasn't too keen on Lavinia but she ended up winning me over :) I am glad I have The Captivating Lady Charlotte on hand so I don't have to leave Carolyn Miller's Regency world quite yet. It is a nice escape from the April snowstorm blowing outside my window!
ruthied's review
3.0
Slow at first but picked and loved the ending! Great for a rainy or snowy day inside.
thebookscript's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars! I love the witty banter between Nicholas and Lavinia. I also always enjoy a relationship that is developed over time and not without its many challenges and this was certainly that. I felt like these characters had depth and went through development to overcome their flaws. I will go on to read the rest of this series. Solid Christian based Regency novel.
lizabethstucker's review against another edition
3.0
Lavinia Ellison wasn't pleased to hear that Nicholas Stamford, the new Earl of Hawkesbury, was returning to his estate. She still blamed him and his late brother for the death of her mother.
Nicholas had avoided his home for years, unable to bear the guilt weighing him down, even if he hadn't been the one who struck Grace Ellison down that day. He had become a soldier, serving with distinction, but also losing his faith in a caring God after watching so many friends and fellow soldiers die.
This is a Christian Regency Romance dealing with faith, guilt and forgiveness. Not preachy. We see how Lavinia must learn to forgive Nicholas, while Nicholas must forgive himself.
For every tentative step forward in their relationship, something happens to force them two steps back. Then Lavinia, already feeling ill, gets a case of smallpox and is quarantined at Nicholas' house. The enforced close quarters gives Lavinia a chance to see past Nicholas' prickly mask.
There are two types of mistakes that many Christian writers make. Either they are too preachy or their main characters go through too much angst. In this case, Miller overdoes it on the angst. [SPOILERS] Mother dies, dog dies, newborn baby and mother dies, scads of people become seriously ill, and on and on and on.
As the various events unfolded in the book, it frankly became a chore to keep reading. Conflict can be a great thing, but only if it isn't a constant refrain. You want more of a rollercoaster, the highs coming after the lows. Don't get me wrong, this isn't a bad book. It will have an audience, but it just didn't work for me. I like my romance, Christian or otherwise, to have joy. 3 out of 5.
Nicholas had avoided his home for years, unable to bear the guilt weighing him down, even if he hadn't been the one who struck Grace Ellison down that day. He had become a soldier, serving with distinction, but also losing his faith in a caring God after watching so many friends and fellow soldiers die.
This is a Christian Regency Romance dealing with faith, guilt and forgiveness. Not preachy. We see how Lavinia must learn to forgive Nicholas, while Nicholas must forgive himself.
For every tentative step forward in their relationship, something happens to force them two steps back. Then Lavinia, already feeling ill, gets a case of smallpox and is quarantined at Nicholas' house. The enforced close quarters gives Lavinia a chance to see past Nicholas' prickly mask.
There are two types of mistakes that many Christian writers make. Either they are too preachy or their main characters go through too much angst. In this case, Miller overdoes it on the angst. [SPOILERS] Mother dies, dog dies, newborn baby and mother dies, scads of people become seriously ill, and on and on and on.
As the various events unfolded in the book, it frankly became a chore to keep reading. Conflict can be a great thing, but only if it isn't a constant refrain. You want more of a rollercoaster, the highs coming after the lows. Don't get me wrong, this isn't a bad book. It will have an audience, but it just didn't work for me. I like my romance, Christian or otherwise, to have joy. 3 out of 5.
ghumpherys's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this Regency story! I felt like the setting and dialogue were more historically accurate than other books I've read set in this same time period. I liked seeing different aspects of society from the poor village to the manor to the London elite. I had a hard time connecting with the two main characters at times as their actions seemed at odds with their feelings (at least how they appeared to each other).
emslovestoread's review against another edition
4.0
This started out pretty slowly for me, and I didn't care for either Nicholas or Lavinia. However, both of them made remarkable growth and became people I could respect and admire. I ended up liking this book a lot!
beckys_bookshelves's review against another edition
5.0
In The Elusive Miss Ellison Lavina Ellison is the vicar's daughter whose mother was killed by the Earl of Hawkesbury's brother in a tragic accident. The question becomes can Nicholas, the Earl of Hawkesbury, and Lavina make a go at more than friendship with this added strain? What is Nicolas' faith? Can Lavina see past her strongly held perceptions of other?
I have been so looking forward to reading The Elusive Miss Ellison for months, and I was not disappointed. I have loved the characters, the descriptive text, the pace, and the way the characters' faith unfolds in the story. I found my own faith strengthened as I read the book. The book has helped me to reflect upon my own faith and draw me closer to God.
I enjoyed immersing myself in the time period. I have reread the ending five times, and love and sigh each time. My only disappointment in the story was that it ended. I would highly encourage everyone to read this book, but it will be especially enjoyable if you love the regency time period.
I received this book from publisher and was not required to write a positive review.
rcooper's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mswarning's review against another edition
2.0
A little too heavy-handed with the Bible quotes for me, but then I'm not the target audience for Christian romance.