I really enjoyed Kilpack's last release in this line, Forever and Forever, that I read last year and was ready for another more serious historical romance with this fictionalized true story about Sir Walter Scott. This story wasn't quite as heartbreaking as that one, but was equally good...
The True Love Story of Sir Walter Scott
(A Historical Proper Romance)
by Josi S. Kilpack
(A Historical Proper Romance)
by Josi S. Kilpack
Adult Historical Romance
Paperback & ebook, 336 Pages
January 3rd 2017 by Shadow Mountain
Summary
One is his first love. The other is his best love. Which will be Walter’s true love?
Walter Scott has three passions: Scotland, poetry, and Mina Stuart. Though she is young and they are from different stations in society, Walter is certain their love is meant to be. For years, he has courted her through love letters. She is the sunshine of his soul.
Though Mina shares Walter’s love of literature and romantic temperament, it’s hard for her to know if she truly loves him or if she has only been dazzled by his flattery. When she meets the handsome and charming William Forbes, her heart is challenged. Who will she choose?
But as every poet knows, “the course of true love never did run smooth,” and on a windy morning in the lake country, Walter meets Charlotte.
At twenty-six, Charlotte Carpenter believes she will never find love. After all, she is a Catholic-born Frenchwoman living in London with a family history shadowed by scandal. Though quiet, practical, and determined to live a life of independence, her heart longs for someone to love her and a place to call home.
Passion and promises collide as Walter, Mina, and Charlotte must each decide the course for their futures. What are they each willing to risk to find love and be loved in return?
(Affiliate links included.)
My Review
THE LADY OF THE LAKES is a love story based on Sir Walter Scott. Kilpack did an excellent job of mixing factional history with fiction and bringing this historical figure and the ladies he loves to life. Excellent writing, endearing characters, and sweet romance made for a beautiful story. An ideal read for historical romance readers.
I loved the historical background of this story! I loved getting a look into Scotland during the time period and Scott's family and life. There was some heartbreak, but I knew that something better and deeper would come. I loved the camaraderie, the banter, and the snippets of Scott's work woven throughout. I loved the characters and the romance was very sweet with some swoon-worthy moments. It's made me want to go and find out more about Sir Walter Scott and read all of his works.
In the end, was it what I wished for? Yes! Another favorite from this author and a story that I thoroughly enjoyed!
Content: Clean
Source: Received a complimentary ARC from the publisher and also bought a copy, which did not require a review nor affect it in any way.
I loved the historical background of this story! I loved getting a look into Scotland during the time period and Scott's family and life. There was some heartbreak, but I knew that something better and deeper would come. I loved the camaraderie, the banter, and the snippets of Scott's work woven throughout. I loved the characters and the romance was very sweet with some swoon-worthy moments. It's made me want to go and find out more about Sir Walter Scott and read all of his works.
In the end, was it what I wished for? Yes! Another favorite from this author and a story that I thoroughly enjoyed!
Content: Clean
Source: Received a complimentary ARC from the publisher and also bought a copy, which did not require a review nor affect it in any way.
Other Books in the Series
This is one of my favorite lines of books! Check out the ones I've read and the ones coming soon...
(Books link to my reviews or Amazon.)
About the Author
Have you read any of these? If you have, do you have a favorite?
No comments
Post a Comment
I love comments! I try to read and reply to them all. Feel free to agree or disagree and generally share your thoughts with me.