Delightful and Entertaining!
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The fall of 1820 finds Rachel Ashford, the impoverished daughter from Thornvale Manor in Ivy Hill, teaching etiquette at her friend, Mercy Groves school for girls at Ivy Cottage. Dependent upon Mercy and her aunt Matilda for a home, Rachel tries to make herself useful. However, she soon finds out that teaching is not her calling.  The Ladies Tea and Knitting Society, a group of enterprising business women from the village, brainstorm the idea of a circulating library for the village utilizing Rachels inheritance of her fathers library. Thus begins Rachels career as a librarian.

The story encompasses so many of the village characters, each with their own unique personality and history. We meet Jane Bell, Rachels and Mercys good friend; James Drake, the gentlemen who is building a new inn in the area; Sir Timothy Brockwell, an upstanding young man who resides in the area and past beau of Rachel. Everyone has a story and some of the stories have a bit of intrigue and mystery tucked into them.

This second book picks up life in the village with all its quirkiness and charm just where it left off in the first story. I really enjoy the townspeople of Ivy Hill and the ladies of Ivy Cottage are unique and special in their own way. Some interesting themes such as the high price of being honest, the cost of accepting charity and grace, and the surrender of ones dreams run through the novel giving it depth in addition to its entertainment value.

A charming Regency read that still leaves plenty of events to occur and characters to be developed with time! Looking forward to book three!

This ARC copy was received from Bethany House Publishers and Netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review. The above thoughts and opinions are wholly my own.
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So clever and entertaining! I am really impressed with this children's book. It approaches subjects in a fun way for kids and is humorous enough for adults to enjoy. Although my own children are too old, I'm going to be the coolest gramma ever because this is going to be the first book my granddaughters are going to hear me read to them.
Thank you Mr. Parker!
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This book was very entertaining! I enjoy Regina's sense of humor and have always loved her books.

In this book the main character, Louisa, ends up pretending to be a governess, completely by chance. She is a great performer, musically anyhow, but this performance is certainly a test she feels she must pass. She has always wanted a different life, after spending the majority of hers as a dance hall singer. Although she has not stooped low enough to singe her reputation, a dance hall singer's reputation is compromised simply by being who she is.

Although she is not what Major Adams expected from a governess and her teaching abilities a bit unconventional, he finds himself drawn to her.
The romance itself is interesting to watch as it develops. The characters well defined in their roles. I felt a bit sorry for Louisa's reckless brother who seemed to often find himself in a heap of trouble and yet he was every bit as heroic as the Major himself. I was impressed with the faith aspect woven through the story, as Louisa, who should know God as a Mennonite teacher, finds herself with all kinds of questions about Him and wonders if she could ever be worthy of his love.

Regina did an awesome job!

A big thanks to Bethany House Publishers for providing a complimentary copy for me to read. I was not asked or required to review in a positive manner. All opinions are solely mine.
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totally delightful! This novella was spiced with humor, surprise, and wonderful characters. Lia London has such a gift for dialogue! I felt like I was right in the room with the zany cast of characters. It is very well written and well crafter, and so fun! Thoroughly enjoyable read!
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What an appealing book! The story line and illustrations are delightfully entertaining. I gave it to the three-year-old son of friend for Christmas and he smiled and giggled all the way through!
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My wife and I thoroughly ENJOYED the Two Old Twitchers!  It is full of believable and interesting  characters with delightfully funny situations.  VERY WELL WRITTEN!  If, like me, you like a bit of light reading before  you drop off to sleep you WILL enjoy this completely!
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The characters especially OVE were delightful and very clever keeping the reader involved.  The goodness and interaction of neighbors and various age groups was wonderful to experience in a book.  The clever character intermixing such that you could see them and hear them....especially the accents of various nationalities.  There was a whimsy that warmed my heart!
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I thought this book was five stars because it's funny and entertaining! The characters are endearing. I look forward to reading the next book.
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Oooh, what a deliciously rompish sting! Written with an ever-present and wonderful sense of wit, the two main characters, Jesmond Fitzroy and Mrs. Georgina Herron (a widow) strike silvery sparks off each other from their very first meeting. She is in a lad's togs and of course, that's what he thinks she is. No way. He has a hidden story in his life, as well, and it plays out against the normal Regency life of a small village.
Jess has inherited Jesmond House from an elderly aunt, and although he'd visited as a youngster, it's all so different now that it's his. Much of the acreage surrounding the house has been sold to pay overdue accounts. To his surprise, Jess discovers that all too many of the villagers have been forced into the same sort of situation, only to be rescued at the last moment (and for very low prices) by the village banker, Mr. Bowlby.
Mrs. Georgie, on the other hand, does not own land or house in Netherton, but has come to stay with her widowed sister-in-law, Caro Pomfret, whose husband had been Georgie's brother. Caro has gone into a decline following the death of her husband John, leaving her twin children Gus and Annie at very loose ends. Now nearing ten years of age, they thrive on Georgie's attentiveness.
This is not the sort of book one can read while doing other things; it requires your complete attention in order not to miss any of the delicious by-plays between the various characters. The secondary characters are very well-drawn, and many of them beg for their own book at some time in the future. There is so much plot that I'm not sure it could be adequately summarized in the word count allotted here for reviews. Nevertheless, I'd happily recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a rip-roaring story set in any time period, especially when there's a delightful romance mixed in with it. Georgie is a heroine for all times, and Jess is very much her equal.
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Written with wit, charm, and insight, this book has a very entertaining and intelligent storyline with really cool surprises along the way.  The story comes to life through well-rounded characters and an intriguing plot, and keeps you guessing until the end.  Very impressive to watch Amanda's investigation develop alongside a romance...and very fun!
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This is a truly delightful collection of adventures taken from author Lily Temmer's own life...and what fun, madcap adventures she's had!!  These short tales recount zany situations with over-the-top interesting characters (mostly real-life family members and friends).  It's more than just situational splendor, though.  It's the *way* the stories are written that brings a sense of whimsy and delight to the reader.  I laughed out loud many times - and imagined the scenes as if I were actually there.  It takes a skilled writer to experience a moment in time and capture the hilarity of it in words.  I can't wait until the next volume of stories emerges! (fingers crossed that there will be a second volume!)
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Bender at the Bon Parisien is amusing, entertaining, and surprising.  I couldn't put it down!  Such a delightful collection of characters and occurrences make for a funny, yet mysterious story.  Mad props to the author!
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An innocent mistake by a young girl with stars in her eyes sets the stage for an entertaining romp. I laughed out loud several times!  It's been a long time since I've read a regency romance and giggled and blushed too!  I have several Sophie Jordan books, and will continue to look for new ones.  The tension between the H and h keeps your attention - fun read that shouldn't be taken to seriously.
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A truly delightful read!  I loved the emotional investment into several of the characters and the drama of their circumstances. A.E. Walnofer brought me from tears to laughter several times as I read this book and I couldn't put it down!  I would recommend this book to anyone looking for entertainment with wholesome, family-friendly values and true development of maturity in the characters and their decision making.
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This book is fun and entertaining not only for the children that read it, or are having it read to them, but it is for the adults as well. I read this a Children's Librarian and this book not only provides wonderful illustrations but laughs as well. I would highly recommend it to anyone that enjoys fun books. Just thinking about it the book, I think I know what I'll be getting it for my oldest niece! Enjoyable, fun, and beautiful! Must have, I believe it would make a Great Bedtime Story!
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Intriguing and Suspenseful!  Kate and Doris are enjoyable and funny!  This book is entertaining!  I found myself laughing out loud and had a hard time putting it down!
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We are having so much fun watching this delightful story and characters and we are thrilled to have the entire collection! Such wholesome stories for all! I would recommend to everyone, though younger children would not be entertained by it, my teenage daughter finds it light and funny! We are sorry to hear it has ended.