Friday, April 10, 2015

A Heart Revealed by Josi S. Kilpack


A Heart Revealed by Josi S. KilpackI’m delighted today to be participating in the Shadow Mountain Publishing virtual book tour for author Josi S. Kilpack’s new Proper Romance, A HEART REVEALED.

For years, Josi has taken readers on an adventure as they followed Sadie Hoffmiller through a series of murders, secrets, and escapades. With the completion of her twelve-book culinary mystery series she’s decided to take readers on a new adventure. Set in Regency England, Josi explores the complicated family life of Amber Marie Sterlington and her romantic path to a man who offers her unconditional love.

Here’s my thoughts on it …….

When it comes to Regency Romance novels, readers have a pretty good idea how the story is going to go. However, author Josi S. Kilpack blends a couple of new twists into her latest release, A HEART REVEALED.

Amber Marie Sterlington knows exactly what she wants in a husband – a title and a fortune. She isn’t concerned about love. Being the Rage of the Season in London, Amber has her pick of men and lets everyone know it.

Meanwhile, Thomas Richards, the lowly third son of a country lord, has come to London to find a proper wife. He’s looking for a woman that can carry on a decent conversation with him about events of the day. He sees Amber at several events, but knows she would never look twice at him.

When Amber’s social standing is threatened and she’s exiled to Yorkshire, she begins to see life in a different way. Befriended by Thomas, life for both begins in change in ways they had not imaged.

Kilpack has crafted complex characters that are realistic and show great depth. The Regency-era setting of London quickly draws you in. The author brings the setting to life through her vivid descriptions and character activities.

A HEART REVEALED moves at a steady pace to hold your attention. The romance is sweet and the story will have you smiling.

A Heart Revealed by Josi S. Kilpack, A Proper Romance, Shadow Mountain Publishing, @2015, ISBN: 978-1609079901, Paperback, 336 Pages 

FTC Full Disclosure – A copy of this book was sent to me by the publisher in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review. The thoughts are completely my own and given honestly and freely.

About the Author:

Josi S. Kilpack is the award-winning author of more than twenty novels, including the twelve-volume Sadie Hoffmiller Culinary Mystery Series.

For more on Josi and her writing, visit her website.

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope I’ve enticed you to check out A HEART REVEALED. Do you enjoy a good romance from time to time?

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5 comments:

  1. An interesting twist to a fascinating period. Thank you. And yes, I do enjoy a good romance - so long as it is not formulaic.

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  2. Not my style of read, but sounds like a nice love story.

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  3. I used to love Regency Romance but haven't read any in years.
    Ann

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  4. Nice storyline. I must say I haven't read a romance book in years. I need to look into that.

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  5. I'm not a big romance reader, but once in a while I'll pick one up to see what's going on. I do like period stories and this was a fascinating period.

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