In For a Penny Review

Title: In For a Penny
Author: Rose Lerner

Penelope "Penny" Brown is a wealthy girl without a name. her father is new money and earned his fortune through hard work. Lord Nevinstoke, better known as just Nev to his friend, is a man with a title and no money thanks to his father losing it all. Penelope decides to marry Nev in order to become accepted in high society and Nev agrees to the marriage so that all of his father's debt can be paid off. It started as a marriage of convenience - each getting something out of the other- but it turned into a marriage of love.

In For a Penny might have a typical plot for a historical romance - a man and a woman marry out convenience, each getting something from the other - but this novel is still an enjoyable and fresh read.

I honestly really enjoyed reading this story. The characters were interesting and the story moved along at a good pace.

The plot may sound typical but the author does a great job of keeping the story moving forward and adding new side-plots (such as Nev's mistress and the creepy neighbor) to the story. Of course, there is the moment in the book where Penelope is questioning if Nev really does love her. She even considers leaving their home and going back to the city for some time, but her thoughts and plans are interrupted when their neighbor tries to kill her.

Love, romance, a tiny bit of angst and murder all add up to make a very interesting and enjoyable story. I have a couple of other books by Rose Lerner and if they are just as good as In For a Penny was, then I can easily see her becoming one of my favorite authors.

5 out of 5 Hearts

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A Night to Surrender Review

Title: A Night to Surrender
Author: Tessa Dare
Genre: Historical Romance -Regency

A Night to Surrender is a funny and romantic story. The story takes place in Spindle Cove, a haven for women and ladies to live at. It is a place ruled by women and the headstrong Susanna fits in perfectly. Enter Victor Bramwell, Earl of Rycliff, with a mission. He needs to gather men for a militia but his mission gets distracted when he meets the beautiful Susanna and begins to fall for her.

I absolutely loved this novel. The plot itself is pretty typical but the characters and the tone of the book really brings the story to life. There are a quite few genuine funny moments in the book. My favorite funny scene was when Victor was trying to keep Susanna from laughing (so that she does not injure herself farther) by talking to her about upholstery.

"And then, I was hoping you'd help me make it a proper home. You know, with upholstery. And draperies. And... perhaps babies, eventually."

"Oh. Babies." A helpless giggle rose in her throat. "Do you plan to send over samples of those?"

From the very beginning the book sets the reader up for a funny and warm story. It was truly a delightful read full of laughter and romance.

Rating: 5 out of 5 Hearts

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