A Spinster's Luck (Signet Regency Romance) [Paperback]

Rhonda Woodward (Author)

Book Description

Series: Signet Regency Romance | Publication Date: December 3, 2002

Celia Langston has resigned herself to the role of a spinster governess. Her employer, the duke, has never considered a lass below his station, let alone one past her prime. But when he finds that Celia looks down on him, the duke must ready himself for a long (and merry) chase.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Signet (December 3, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451207610
• ISBN-13: 978-0451207616
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,691,994 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it! Loved it!, December 23, 2002

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This review is from: A Spinster's Luck (Signet Regency Romance) (Paperback)

Celia Langston was a sixteen-year-old orphan. Her father had been the vicar of Harford, so she was considered to be well-bred. She took a position of governess, offered to her by Imogene. But Imy's husband, Philip, had died and left Imogene's brother, Drake (the Duke of Severly), half guardianship of their two sons. Drake did not feel Celia to be up to the task of caring for the boys. However, he would give her a chance. If she proved able to care for Henry and Peter, she could keep the position.

Ten years later, 1816

Celly had always been intimidated by Drake and avoided him whenever he visited Harbrooke Hall (in Kent). This time, however, Drake would be staying for quite awhile. Celia could not avoid him all the time. She tried though.

Drake saw Celia with different eyes this time. She was lovely. It was obvious how much his mother, Imogene, and the boys governess, except that she seemed to go out of her way to avoid seeing him. The chase began ...

Major David Rotham was Drake's close friend from the military. When David came back from Scotland, Drake invited him. A romance began to bloom between him and Imogene.

***** That is as much as I can tell without giving anything vital away. I found the story so well done that I read the entire book in one afternoon! Then I went to several on-line book stores to purchase he previous releases. Unfortunately, it looks as though this is Rhonda Woodward's first novel to be published! I have found myself a wonderful new author to keep an eye on here. If Signet is wise, they will get a long-term contract on this author - FAST! *****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable read from a great new author, December 17, 2002

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heidi owens (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Spinster's Luck (Signet Regency Romance) (Paperback)

This character driven story provided me with a pleasant escape from the holiday rush! I needed a break from all the pressure I was feeling and when I found this book I planned to sit down and read a few chapters. Several hours later I found myself reading the last chapter and feeling sorry that I was coming to the end of my afternoon escape! I thoroughly enjoyed the main characters, Celia Langston and the Duke of Severly, and the series of events that eventually brought them together. I also enjoyed the secondary plot line revolving around the budding romance of Drake's sister, Imogene, and his close friend, Major David Rotham. Several unexpected plot twists were very satisfying to this reader, and I found "A Spinster's Luck" utterly charming. I look forward to more from this author whose characters kept me enthralled through the entire book. It was great to find a new author with a unique outlook on the Regency genre.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting characters in a regency with a twist!, December 21, 2002

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sheryl kenney (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Spinster's Luck (Signet Regency Romance) (Paperback)

I really enjoyed the characters in this story. This new author provided a good plot with a different twist to the governess meets powerful guy story! I found the book held my interest and I look forward to reading more from Ms. Woodward. I always like to see local authors in the bookstore.