Christian Regency-She Will Rejoice
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At 19, Miss Naomi Price is forced by her father to marry a gentleman of an uncertain reputation and one she barely knows. Mr. Finneas Haydn has own reason for marrying but can he overcome the bad example set from his parent's failed marriage?

Many situations in this book can be solved by communicating or just taking the time to discuss certain issues in their personal lives. I wouldn't have minded a few more scenes between the characters. I also felt it ended just a little too quickly.

Subtle inspirational message of how God can transform us but I do believe Finneas's new found faith could have been expanded on. I enjoyed how the author incorporated the verse from Proverbs 31:25 towards the end of the book. The characters are also well developed.

Clean Regency romance and touches upon unfaithfulness, forgiveness and drunkenness.

I do hope the author continues with the other characters mentioned in this book!

3.5 Stars
4083147
Bought for a friend with such followings. If she enjoys it and it adds to her faith in our Lord I'm all for it.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I liked the style of writing, I liked that the Author was a Christian and shared her faith.  I couldn't help feeling greatful to not be in her position. The ending was not dreary and depressing.
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This is one of the best books I have ever read. I truly enjoyed reading Amelia's story, and Nate was a great hero. The characters were interesting and a great cinderella type storyline, but with Christian perspective.  The length of the story was good, not too short to be considered underdeveloped, but not too long to where you are ready for the book to end.  This was a wonderful clean Christian romance with light  intimacy (kissing but tastefully written). What seemed to be a tragic beginning ended in a happily ever after. While this was a book about fictional characters, and life doesn't always turn out the way we thought it would, it does remind us, even when things look bad, we can always trust The Lord.  I am so thankful He is my Saviour and rescued me.
I cannot wait until the next story for this series is released. Hopefully it will have an early release date.
880123
an excellent book of a young Lady named Lydia found true meaning in following God's leading and purpose in life.
how the Christian life ought to be lived by trust and obey.
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I thank God for CeCe's dedicatedness to God's work. I'm glad that she has decided to obey the word of God and stay faithful to her marriage, and not get divorced the way so many other Christians in the church are doing today. She is a role model and true Christian example for all young women today. Her new CD is great, and I love the Wedding Song, (I Promise). Her voice is as anointed and beautiful as ever. Hang on in there CeCe, your work will be rewarded.
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I would have liked this story to be a bit longer, hence the loss of one star, but It was very satisfying to see how the love of God shown through James transformed Bethany's life, and also the lives of her slaves.
A good clean Christian romance I will be happy to read again.
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Ariana Forsythe, the heroine of Linore Rose Burkard's inspirational Regency romance, Before the Season Ends, desires to follow God's plans for her life. At the beginning of the story, she believes that means marriage to a local rector. One problem. She's 19; he's 60. So, her parents send her to her aunt's, where small town Ariana learns about life in London during the Season.

Enter the hero, Mr. Phillip Mornay, aka The Paragon. Ariana meets him in a delightful first encounter, and soon their lives are entwined when a scandal erupts. They have to battle a malicious rumor. Ariana ends up engaged to a man she's convinced she cannot marry. She wages a war between her wants and God's will and must come to a decision Before the Season Ends.

This book surprised and delighted me. I'd heard wonderful things about the story and began reading with great expectations. After the first five chapters, though, I wondered if I were missing something. First, I'm not used to books written in the omniscient point of view. Most I read are told from the perspectives of the hero and heroine. Second, I wasn't swept away as I'd hoped to be.

But all that changed when I got to chapter six and met the dashing, but initially disturbing, Mr. Mornay, a hero reminiscent of Jane Austen's Mr. Darcy. The story took off, and I was captivated. From then on, I read straight through. I was drawn to the characters, major and minor, and enjoyed getting glimpses of what each was thinking and feeling.

It's refreshing to read a true inspirational Regency, where God and a saving faith are integral to the story. I recommend Before the Season Ends and have the sequel, The House in Grosvenor Square, on my wish list.
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This book was very interesting and enjoyable. It had excitement and mystery as well as romance. It showed that Christian can act bad but can be loving. God cleans our past and gives us a future.
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The author does what she does best, provide an uplifting, Christ centered story, with some adventure and a little romance.  An Enjoyable feel-good read with a good moral and a happy ending.
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This story is just what I needed for a good romance with a Christian moral background.  I enjoy a story where the main character works through  a difficult situation and triumphs by the power of prayer. So refreshingly appropriate for me right now. Thanks.
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She ends up on Archer land because of a plot she overhears against the men.  But in so doing her virtue and reputation are compromised.  So one of the men should marry her in order to protect her reputation.  What follows is a charming romance and some mystery.  This was definitely one of my favorite Christian romance novels.
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This book was true to regency form and consequence. I enjoyed reading it and will look for more books by this author.
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This is a Christian romance story.  What I really loved about it was the way it portrayed the title of the book.  So many things were said that touched my heart and I still haven't erased it from my books to read.  The romance was delightful and you will enjoy that part so much.  The author is exceptional in Christian writing.  I don't want to give away the plot I'm just giving this review to all those who are Christians, who love the Lord, and love to read.  I was so sorry when it ended.  Hope you will read it and love it too.
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Like her style of writing and Christian content.  Easy read that doesn't take too long.  Enjoy her comments at end.
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The author does a good job of retelling Cassandra and Geoffrey's past indiscretions mentioned in A Necessary Deception so it isn't necessary to read the first book in the series but it would be helpful.

At 21, Miss Cassandra Bainbridge is in Lord Whittaker's carriage when they meet with an accident.  Miss Cassandra is sent to recover in Whittaker's country estate since her family knows her fiance, Lord Whittaker, will not be there. She quickly ends her betrothal because she feels her injuries are a punishment from God.
This book is filled with mystery, intrigue, villians and ballooning adventures. A Flight of Fancy flows nicely and contains a subtle message of forgivness towards the end. Enjoyed reading of the Luddites and the heroine's obbsession with ballooning.

I couldn't give it more than 4 because I felt that since their guilt was mentioned so many times throughout the book it just breezed upon God's forgiveness. Of course those who enjoy a subtle and less preachy books won't mind. Clean Christian Regency Romance. This is one I would read again, its an interesting weekend read.

Look forward to Honore's story in A Reluctant Courtship.
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Great Christmas Regency Romance Novel. The author used seductive passages appropriately. I am looking forward to reading more of her books.