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A review by kristi518
The Dishonorable Miss Delancey by Carolyn Miller
5.0
What a fitting ending to this series! The Dishonorable Miss DeLancey was everything I was hoping it would be...and more. Characters written from the heart in a story that was full of despair and hope, this was a book I couldn't put down.
From the beginning of the story I liked Clara DeLancey. I didn't find her to be all that bad of a person even though she had made some mistakes in the past. Clara is going through a tough time and feels alone and the way the author wrote of Clara's emotions it was easy to understand her pain and sympathize with her. Now, Clara's mom on the other hand...I found this character grating on my nerves. It seemed as if all she cared about was their station in life and how accepted they were by the ton and the amount of money they had. Clara's dad came across as a bit meek and unable to stand up to her mother.
The Kemsley family was so down-to-earth and genuine. They were a great balance to Clara's family and it was easy to see the differences between the two and why Clara felt as ease with them. I felt as if Mattie and Tessa could easily be friends of mine and they were people I wanted to read more about. I loved the contrast between the two families.
I really enjoy this author's writing style. I love her attention to detail and her ability to get the reader fully immersed in the story. Her descriptions made it easy to imagine myself right there alongside the characters. Carolyn Miller has definitely earned the top spot as my favorite Regency romance author.
This book (and the rest of the series) are must-reads for fans of the genre. While this book can be read as a standalone I would recommend reading the entire series in order. All three books are wonderfully written and are quick, easy reads. This series is definitely on my keeper shelf and I am eagerly awaiting the next series from Carolyn Miller.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher and was not required to write a review. All opinions are mine.
From the beginning of the story I liked Clara DeLancey. I didn't find her to be all that bad of a person even though she had made some mistakes in the past. Clara is going through a tough time and feels alone and the way the author wrote of Clara's emotions it was easy to understand her pain and sympathize with her. Now, Clara's mom on the other hand...I found this character grating on my nerves. It seemed as if all she cared about was their station in life and how accepted they were by the ton and the amount of money they had. Clara's dad came across as a bit meek and unable to stand up to her mother.
The Kemsley family was so down-to-earth and genuine. They were a great balance to Clara's family and it was easy to see the differences between the two and why Clara felt as ease with them. I felt as if Mattie and Tessa could easily be friends of mine and they were people I wanted to read more about. I loved the contrast between the two families.
I really enjoy this author's writing style. I love her attention to detail and her ability to get the reader fully immersed in the story. Her descriptions made it easy to imagine myself right there alongside the characters. Carolyn Miller has definitely earned the top spot as my favorite Regency romance author.
This book (and the rest of the series) are must-reads for fans of the genre. While this book can be read as a standalone I would recommend reading the entire series in order. All three books are wonderfully written and are quick, easy reads. This series is definitely on my keeper shelf and I am eagerly awaiting the next series from Carolyn Miller.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher and was not required to write a review. All opinions are mine.