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Murder at Rudhall Manor A Lucy Anne Trotter Mystery By: Anya Wylde Genre: Mystery 224 pages Publication Date: June 16, 2014 Publisher: Anya Wylde I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. When Lucy Anne Trotter arrives at Rudhall Manor to work as a governess she gets more than she bargained for. The Sedley men harass her and the women can barely stand her. When a theft and murder occur Lucy is named as the prime suspect. It's then up to her and the dashing Lord Adair to find the real culprit. Will she find the real murderer or will she end up losing her life as well? A madcap mystery with a zany heroine and a roguish hero. Lucy and Lord Adair have plenty of chemistry, the mystery was interesting, and the book had the perfect setting. The cover also captures the story well. At time I had trouble following the plot but I think that was just me.The name's of the characters were also a good fit for their personalities.  I hope there's...

Seeking Philbert Woodbead ( A Madcap Regency Romance) The Fairweather Sisters Book 2 By Anya Wylde Genre: Romance 237 Pages Publication Date: August 2013 * I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:   Miss Celine Fairweather’s life was bobbing along like a boat on a tranquil stream when all of a sudden a summons from her beloved sister Penelope Radclyff, the Duchess of Blackthorne, changed it all. Celine hurtles off to the London to help the duchess run the Blackthorne Mansion and to discover the whereabouts of her lost love Philbert Woodbead. Celine manages to keep things deathly dull and under control for a whole week until she enlists the help of the handsome Lord Elmer—a mischievous rogue, an ex-pirate, and an incorrigible flirt who is wanted dead by all of England’s husbands with attractive wives. They scurry from one giddy escapade to another seeking Philbert in musty inns and dusty streets, and through it all Celi...

E-book format 302 pages Publisher: Amazon Digital Services (January 2013) I was provided a coy from the author in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Penelope Fairweather leaves her country home and arrives in London with hopes of catching a husband. The dowager is her sponsor for the season but she certainly has her work cut out for her for Penelope is as dainty as a bull in a china shop. What follows is a series of misadventures and a duke who schemes to send Penelope back home. Will she find a husband or will the duke succeed in his plans? My review: First of all I like the cover art, it's very eye catching. As for the content of the book I found Penelope to be a plucky, delightful heroine. She's charming in her own way. I also enjoyed the scheming duke and his eccentric family members. I cried a little and chuckled a lot. It reminded me of "My Fair Lady". A very enjoyable read. Read an excerpt:   The dowager cast a worried glance at the d...