Before Rosalind weds, she wants to experience ten things. Meeting Charlie wasn’t on her list.
England 1820
Rosalind Newbury is counting down the days until her wedding to the Duke of Marlow, a man she has only met twice, and she knows exactly how she wants to spend her time. As a child, Rod created a list of ten things to do before her wedding day. So far, she had done none of them.
She is determined to tackle each item, though she’ll have to accomplish them all in secret. After all, a soon-to-be-duchess is not usually allowed to bury treasure in the pasture, eat sweets all day, or learn how to swim. She enlists the help of her best friend, Liza, who brings along her cousin, Charlie, a prodigal son-turned-boxer who has come to the countryside to mend his reputation and learn how to be his father’s heir.
Together, the three of them work to complete the list, and as each item is crossed off, an unlikely friendship blossoms between Ros and Charlie. The more time they spend together, the more Ros falls in love with this imperfect man and his good heart.
With he wedding looming, Ros must decide to either admit her romantic feelings for Charlie and risk her family’s future, or keep her promise to marry the duke and start a new life as a noblewoman.
My Review:
Sqqqqquuuueeeeaaallllll! That is an ear-splitting shriek of bookish glee over this enchanting Regency Romance. I am charmed. And besotted. And so giddy that I can’t wipe the Cheshire grin off my face. Absolute perfection from pacing to plot. Not to mention characterization and all the toe-curling swoonyness of it all!
And, oh, the banter! My favourite part of Regency Romances and Walker delivers it in spades. Witty and clever and highly entertaining. Laughed out loud so many times. (I listened to the audible edition narrated by the incredible Justine Eyre(!) and, once again, got curious stares as I walked around the neighbourhood overcome by snorts and guffaws. I’d be considered a scandal in Regency times.)
Honestly don’t think a Regency comes any better than this.
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a paperback or ebook copy. Winner’s choice.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of Miss Newbury’s List, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday February 25 2023. Offer open to International Readers.
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I loved this book! Her book Lakeshire Park is fantastic, too. Witty banter is the best! Thanks for the fun review. I’ve read this book, so don’t enter me in the drawing.
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Lakeshire Park is the first book I read by Megan Walker. She’s now on my catch up radar. Thanks for chiming in, Winnie!
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Your review is sooooo enticing!!! Please add me to the hat for a copy. 🙂 I love a good Regency.
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Yay! You must read this book. 🙂 Good luck, Anne!
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You have me anticipating reading this one. Thank you for sharing. leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com
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It’s a book worthy of anticipating. Happy sigh. Good luck, Lucy!
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Ok, for starters, isn’t that cover GORGEOUS! The imagination takes flight with possibilities it has between the covers. The storyline sounds definitely like it will satisfy every Regency reader and turn those that aren’t into one. Of course, I interest was tweaked when the fellows name was Charlie. First because that’s my Dad’s and brother’s name. Secondly, because for the time its surprising to me that it wasn’t Charles. All this adds up to it being a must read for me.
Thank you so much for bringing this book to the forefront of my attention, for the review and for the chance to win a copy. Can’t wait for the opportunity to read and review this one!
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Once you meet Charlie you’ll understand why he could never be a Charles. 🙂 Good luck, Kay!
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Love the premise for this book and you pulled me in with your review, Kav. Sounds like a super fun read. Count me in! 🙂
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Counted! Glad my review swayed you. Good luck, Cheryl!
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Megan Walker is a new-to-me author.
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She’s new to me too (well, ish) and I’m a fan! Good luck, Caryl!
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I don’t think I’ve read anything by Megan Walker. But I love a good regency!
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And this one is excellent! Good luck, Patty!
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I loved reading her first book and am so looking forward to reading this one. We can never have too many Regencies! 🙂
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You are so write. There can never be too many good (and clean!) Regencies in my book world. Good luck, Sylvia.
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Your review has me beyond captivated! YES!
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Yay — it’s a captivating kind of book. Good luck, Diane!
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Oh my! My Regency loving heart is pitter-patting at the sound of this book. What delightful fun between the pages! Definitely a must-read and new-to-me writer. Love me some witty banter 😆
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Honestly, if you love Regency, you can’t do without this book in your library! 🙂 Good luck, Trixi!
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When I read what the plot of the story was my first thought was – awe I don’t like stories like this. Then I read your review, and now I think I’d give it a go. Actually sounds like a fun read. rrwalter34ATgmaildotcom
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If it’s the love triangle accept you don’t like, have no fear. This isn’t that. I abhor love triangles and this just isn’t that. You just have to read it to know what I mean. Good luck, Becky!
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Not familiar with this author but this book sounds so good! Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
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I think she’s a fairly new author. Must check that out ’cause I love her style. Good luck, CC!
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Well, you sold me on it! Throw my name in the hat😉
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Yay! 🙂 Good luck, Elly!
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I have heard a lot of good things about this one. It is on my TBR. Fabulous review, Kav! cilydav at hotmail dot com
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Thanks, Cindy. Good luck!
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New author for me! This has been a fast week. Would like to see what she accomplishes on her list and alongside 🙂 Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House kathleen[dot]e[dot]belongia[at]gmail[dot]com
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Oh, this sounds fabulous! I haven’t read anything by this author but your review has convinced me I should.
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A new author for me as well. You had me at Regency and I love the idea of a list she makes of things to do before she weds someone she’s only met twice. She’s only met the Earl twice! Yikes!
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I know, right? I can’t get enough Regencies. They make me giddy and swoon prone. 🙂 The list making is a neat twist too. Good luck, Perrianne.
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Kind of like the bucket lists so many make now! I love a book where you can laugh out loud!
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I do too — especially when that laughter comes from some witty banter. Good luck, rubynreba!
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