Promises and Primroses

The Proper Romance Mayfield Family Regency Series, Book 1

By: Josi S. Kilpack

Narrated by: Justine Eyre

Lord Elliott Mayfield has done his best to take care of his family, first his siblings and now his nieces and nephews. Unfortunately, he sees this new generation moving in the same direction of bad matches and scandalous relationships as the last. In hopes to change their course, he establishes a "marriage campaign" to motivate them to improve themselves through making respectable matches. With his heart in the right place, what could possibly go wrong?

Peter, Elliott's eldest nephew, thinks the entire idea is ridiculous. A widower with two young daughters, he simply needs a governess, not a wife. Julia Hollingsworth certainly has the credentials and the experience, but is altogether too young and pretty for such a job. So why can't he stop thinking about her?

Julia loves working as a governess, despite the objections of her mother, Amelia. As it turns out, Amelia has a lot to say about the Mayfield men - none of it good. But Julia dismisses the rumors of ruined reputations and instead concentrates on helping Peter with his children and his fledgling business in canine husbandry. His kindness and gentleness is endearing - and increasingly attractive.

But Amelia, whose heart was broken 30 years ago by none other than Elliott Mayfield, is determined to prevent any relationship from blooming either between Peter and Julia - or between herself and Elliott.

Hearts and history collide as both couples must face their pasts and decide if risking it all is worth the promise of new love and a new future.

©2018 Josi S. Kilpack (P)2018 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

SO WONDERFUL!

I have absolutely loved this book. Justine does such a great job at bringing the written words to life. The author is new to me and I can't wait to listen to the next book in the series. SO GOOD!!!

I loved this book so much!

so far, any book I have listened to, with Justine Eyre, narrating, is a good sign for me, that the book will be exceptionally well read, and an awesome book! and clean!

Loved it!

I really enjoyed the story. I especially appreciated the strong female character, who was strong without being overbearing or harsh and brash. The narrator did a great job enhancing the story and none of the lines felt like they were said worh the wrong emotional tone.

Good story!

I really did enjoy the story but I found the mother manipulation quite annoying after a while. It is what kept the story going so I accept it. good story though

Beautiful

Great story and an amazing narration! If you like to be taken way back when life was different than now,, then you will definitely enjoy this book. Many thanks to the author and narrator!

Nice beginning to the series

OK so the character development was a little uneven—one wildly unreasonable main character was very well-developed; the other three main a little underdone. Pretty good story, though leaves the reader wondering a bit. It makes sense that the author doesn’t always spell out every little detail, and allows the reader to draw his/her own conclusions. However some of it came off a little vague.

Perfectly charming, and two HEA's

This really is a delight. It has more depth and well-drawn characters than one finds in most historical romances. And it has very interest side plots, and lots and lots of dogs, dogs of many different breeds, and lots of puppies. It also has mother - daughter relationships, potential romances, long simmering distrust, misunderstandings, and lack of communication causing issues. And astonishingly, it all works out into two lovely happy ever afters.

Charming British Romance

A story where true love prevails above social norms and family expectations. A nice romance to set one”s heart at ease.

Is enjoyable on the way through

I really enjoyed this book the characters the plot the length of the story was very interesting all the way through. This was a very interesting book I couldn't put it down.

Loved

Great book! Sweet and a cute story. I really enjoyed the love story and it didn't have any sex. Had great characters.