Synopsis:
Margaret Brinton keeps her promises, and the one
she is most determined to keep is the promise to protect her heart.
Warwickshire, England, 1812
Fooled by love once before, Margaret vows never
to be played the fool again. To keep her vow, she attends a notorious
matchmaking party intent on securing the perfect marital match: a union of
convenience to someone who could never affect her heart. She discovers a man
who exceeds all her hopes in the handsome and obliging rake Mr. Northam.
There’s only one problem. His meddling cousin,
Lord Williams, won’t leave Margaret alone. Condescending and high-handed, Lord
Williams lectures and insults her. When she refuses to give heed to his
counsel, he single-handedly ruins Margaret’s chances for making a good match—to
his cousin or anyone else. With no reason to remain at the party, Margaret
returns home to discover her father has promised her hand in marriage—to Lord
Williams.
Under no condition will Margaret consent to
marrying such an odious man. Yet as Lord Williams inserts himself into her
everyday life, interrupting her family games and following her on morning
walks, winning the good opinion of her siblings and proving himself intelligent
and even kind, Margaret is forced to realize that Lord Williams is exactly the
type of man she’d hoped to marry before she’d learned how much love hurt. When
paths diverge and her time with Lord Williams ends, Margaret is faced with her
ultimate choice: keep the promises that protect her or break free of them for
one more chance at love. Either way, she fears her heart will lose.
My Review:
I'm a sucker for a pretty cover and Promised has a gorgeous cover. Lucky, the inside is just as pretty. This is Ms. Garriott's debut novel and I'm impressed! I definitely look forward to reading more from her in the future.
I enjoyed the story of Margaret and Gregory, and all they went through to gain their happily ever after. This has a fun storyline, unique and filled with likable characters. This is one of those books where I don't want to give away too much in my review. I will say, it kept me turning the pages eager to find out what would happen next. Would recommend to any romance fan.
About the Author:
Though she earned degrees in math
and statistics, Leah Garriott lives for a good love story. She has resided in
Hawaii and Italy, has walked the countryside of England, and owns every
mainstream movie version of Pride and Prejudice. She’s currently living
her own happily ever after in Utah with her husband and three kids. Leah is
represented by Sharon Pelletier at Dystel, Goderich, and Bourret.
Visit the author at www.LeahGarriott.com
“Garriott’s impressive debut distinguishes itself with its expertly
evoked Regency setting, a cast of realistically flawed yet eminently relatable
characters, and a sweetly satisfying love story. Teen fans of Austen-era love
stories will fall hard for this impeccably crafted romance.”
-Booklist
“Promising Regency-set debut.
Vivid period details and the hero’s grand romantic efforts will please fans of
historical romance.”
-Publishers Weekly
Promised by Leah Garriott
