Blessings in Disguise (Signet Regency Romance) [Paperback]

Jenna Mindel (Author)

Book Description

Series: Signet Regency Romance | Publication Date: July 10, 2001

Sisters Winifred and Melanie Preston could not be any different. They even have opposing opinions of Peter Blessing, the penniless bachelor who has just come to town. But just as it turned the tables on Peter, fortune has a way of upsetting things...

A splendid debut. (Gail Eastwood)

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"A delightful romance....[a] true reading pleasure." - Jo Beverley

"Warm, witty, and deliciously romantic- a splendid debut!" Gail Eastwood, author of "The Magnificent Marquess"

"Jenna Mindel is one of the freshest, most delightful voices to hit the genre in a decade! She sparkles!" -Maggie Shayne

From the Author

Peter Blessing, the hero of this book, is very dear to me. He truly came to life and quite stole my heart. I hope he steals yours as well. I welcome your comments; feel free to email me at [e-mail]

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Signet (July 10, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451203704
• ISBN-13: 978-0451203700
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,217,828 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Originally from Central New York, Jenna Mindel lives in Northwest Michigan with her husband and their two dogs. She's enjoyed a career in banking that has spanned over twenty years and several positions.

In the midst of her corporate climb, Jenna joined Romance Writers of America and ten years later, her first romance, Blessing in Disguise, was published. In 2006, Miss Whitlow's Turn finaled in the Regency catagory of the RITA's.

The contemporary world of romance beckoned, and Jenna has answered the call to write books of her heart set near the Great Lakes.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars delightful, July 25, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Blessings in Disguise (Signet Regency Romance) (Paperback)

I love the regency genre and am delighted to have discovered a new writer who delivers everything a regency should have, and even more. The characters, plot and setting stay true to the period - albeit there is some awkward language, which I hope Mindel will improve in her future work. And I do hope that she will give us books in the future. The best part about Blessing in Disguise is that the plot actually turns on the relationship between the hero and the heroine. Plot twists, narrative drive, suspense: all depend on the story of two people falling in love. And the characters are all plausible. the bonus is that the romance between the hero and herione actually sizzles. Mindel has given us a love story that actually pulsates with - love.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Two for one in this one., July 21, 2001

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This review is from: Blessings in Disguise (Signet Regency Romance) (Paperback)

Peter Blessing liked to try his luck at the gaming tables, but when that luck ran out, he had to resort to desperate measures. After amassing a debt of ten thousand pounds, he had decided to search for a wealthy woman to marry. Winifred Preston, together with her sister Melanie, were to celebrate another Season. Both sisters found themselves catching the interests of the Blessing brothers, Peter and John. Though Melanie hoped for a husband, Winifred wanted nothing to do with the prospect of marriage. Jenna Mindel's fine story is actually two different love stories. When brothers meet sisters, all sorts of things can happen. This book proves those happenings can be very amusing and witty. Perhaps the blessing need not be disguised.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Engaging warm Regency romance, July 19, 2001

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This review is from: Blessings in Disguise (Signet Regency Romance) (Paperback)

In 1813 London, Peter Blessing gambles more than he can afford to lose knowing his older brother John will bail him out if he loses as he has done so many times before. However, John is not only fed up with Peter's cavalier attitude, he fears his sibling's hedonistic habits are destroying him. Adopting tough love, he refuses to pay off Peter's debt. Peter decides what is common practice for his era and find a wealthy heiress to marry within three months or else.

At a soiree, the infamous rake's mistress introduces him to the two Preston sisters, the older kind Melanie and the younger way too tall termagant Winifred. Peter decides to woo Winnie because of her large dowry, but she is aware that he is a fortune hunter in desperate need of funding. Meanwhile Melanie begins to fall in love with John, a widower with demons to bury. Will Peter and Melanie obtain their goals?

BLESSING IN DISGUISE is a warm relationship Regency romance that stays within sub-genre guidelines, but provides a fun to read tale. The story line engages the audience as the two sets of siblings have interesting yet somewhat strained relationships that are tested further when the quartet meet. Though Winnie is a bit too much of a know it all, the audience will still enjoy her ability to rip the decadent Peter to shreds. Melanie and John play secondary roles, but their rapport provides an interesting counterpoint to the tumultuous scenario between Peter and Winnie. Jenna Mindel debuts with a warm novel that will provide much pleasure to sub-genre readers.

Harriet Klausner