A TASTY CONFECTION
Publishers Weekly
A REALLY NICE SURPRISE!
ANNE WOODLEY, Amazon.com Top 500 Reviewer, Patroness of the Almack's List, Byron List, Janeites, and the Austen List
Many moments of well-written humor... I'm looking forward to the next regency by Burkard!DIANA LESIRE BRANDMEYER, Author of Hearts on the Road
Winner of the FaithWriters Seal of Approval!
Ariana Forsythe is sent to her wealthy aunt's London townhouse and thrust into the world of the upper crust. Trouble finds her with an instant enemy in Lady Covington, an aging beauty. Ariana must team up with the Paragon, the darkly handsome and powerful Phillip Mornay, to quench the scandal. She can trust God's hand in her life, but can she resist Mr. Mornay's increasing claim on her heart? When she finds herself betrothed to him, she is faced with a terrible choice--and she must make it soon, before the season ends!
The author's command of period detail is impressive, evident in material details but also in dialogue. The theology is also period authentic. The novel even contains a glossary to help non-Regencyphiles get up to speed about the difference between ladies pelisses and spencers... on the whole it's a tasty confection.PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Beautifully written story, fast-paced and exciting from cover to cover. One of the best stories I have read!KELLI GLESIGE, READERVIEWS.COM
I was reminded of The Corinthian, by Georgette Heyer (one of my favorite books ever!) because of the humor in this book.SAMMY, Amazon Reviewer
In the vein of Jane Austen, Burkard weaves a delightful world, rich with detail.JANICE LAQUIERE, LOGOS BOOK REVIEWS
Well-written, interesting, captivating, romantic, inspirational and addictive, I highly recommend this book.ARMCHAIRINTERVIEWS.COM
Linore Rose Burkard does her homework. Her knowledge of the time period is outstanding... I promise you won't want to put the book down!DEBBIE LYNNE COSTELLO, Author of Sword of Forgiveness
What a delightful read! …A charming regency novel. Well done!JILL WILLIAMSON, Authorfor NOVEL TEEN
Sensational! A wonderful, elegant story...This book is a must read!ASC BOOK REVIEWS
An absolute joy to read….the dialogue sparkles with witty exchanges…Dripping with Regency period detail, full of warmth and humor, interwoven with a deftly handled faith element... I can't wait to discover the next chapter in Phillip and Ariana's story!
RUTH ANDERSON, BOOKTALKANDMORE.BLOGSPOT.COM
In a nutshell: A wonderful Regency romance with the added benefit of a little faith added in... Sure to be a favorite with Regency romance readers!
WENDI BARKER, VINE VOICE
To have a true Christian plot thread woven inexorably into a regency plot, rather than being tacked on as an afterthought or obligation, is truly a treat.
CAROL KURTZ DARLINGTON for TITLE TRAKK
I was captivated, enchanted and educated all at the same time as I read this book... I can't wait to see what Linore writes next!
NORA ST. LAURENT, BOOK CLUB NETWORK
I thoroughly enjoyed this Regency romance from beginning to end. ..Funny, touching, romantic—I highly recommend it.MELANIE DICKERSON, Author of, The Healer's Apprentice
A delightful read. Once I picked up the book it was hard to put it down.BOOKREVIEWSTODAY.BLOGSPOT.COM
Usually, when I read ‛Christianʼ stories the author puts up my hackles by preaching at me. Ms. Burkard manages to make Christianity so much a part of Ariana's character that I barely notice it. In fact, when I finished reading the story I felt extremely good and in tune with the universe.
RITA L.SMITH
Pure Regency Bliss! Loved it, loved it, loved it, loved it!
CHRISTIAN REVIEW OF BOOKS
Linore Rose Burkard is a serious watcher of period films, a Janeite, and hopeless romantic. An award-winning author best known for Inspirational Regency Romance, her first novel (Before the Season Ends) opened the genre for the CBA. Besides historical romance, Linore writes contemporary suspense (The Pulse Effex Series, as L.R. Burkard), contemporary romance and short stories. Linore has a magna cum laude English Lit. degree from CUNY which she earned while taking herself far too seriously. She now resides in Ohio with her husband and family, where she turns her youthful angst into character or humor-driven plots.