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Elizabeth Elliot is as beautiful as ever, yet no gentleman of proper stature has requested her hand. Lady Russell claims she is too particular, but Elizabeth
According to Elizabeth Elliot, a man must possess three qualities in order to be considered eligible: good breeding, good looks, and a good income. As her thirtieth birthday draws near, Elizabeth is beginning to wonder if a man can truly possess all three qualities. Surely two out of three isn’t bad…right? As for matters of the heart, one must be a simpleton, indeed, to believe there is a chance of falling in love with a man who bears all of these.
Beautiful as ever, Elizabeth Elliot is determined to end this
Season with a secure future. But to whom does she set her cap? Her very rich,
yet disreputable cousin, William Elliot, who will make her the next Lady
Elliot? The foolish and portly Mr. Rushworth with his large fortune and
extensive estate? She can’t possibly consider clerk Patrick Gill a suitable
match, even with his captivating conversation, and ability to make Elizabeth
smile while also properly humbling her, for he has no title or money. Well!
Elizabeth’s options are dreadfully limited as Bath is teeming with more vulgar
seaman like Admiral Patrick McGillvary than eligible bachelors. And Elizabeth
refuses to make the same mistake her sisters have in marrying a plain gentleman,
who will one day become a country squire, or a common sailor with no title
besides Captain.
Similar to Admiral McGillvary, I enjoy the chase. For a man
whose smile gets him nearly everything he wants, McGillvary accepts the
beautiful Miss Elliot’s snub as a challenge. However, being a lowly sailor with
a reputation might not get him the reception he desires with the oh-so-proper
Miss Elliot. But never one to back down, McGillvary faces this challenge,
though not in the way originally planned.
I thoroughly enjoyed Hile’s writing. Using Austen’s Persuasion as a backdrop, as well as
bringing in the infamous Caroline Bingley, gave the story a sense of
familiarity, yet with her original characters, writing style, and humor, Hile
was able to keep me on my toes for what was to come next.
I am curious to see where Hile takes her readers in Book
Two, So Lively A Chase. While Sir
Walter is still a narcissist, his financial troubles are even more severe, the
stress of which is causing him several health problems. With the help of his
new doctor friend, Mr. Savoy, Sir Walter appears to be on the mend. Yet,
something just isn’t sitting right with Mr. Savoy. What is he really up to? As
for Elizabeth’s matrimonial prospects, will she keep her promise to one man, or
end up the victim of her heart?
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***GIVEAWAY***
Laura Hile is graciously donating ONE PAPERBACK copy of Mercy's Embrace: So Rough A Course to Leatherbound Reviews to GIVEAWAY! This giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY!!!
To enter fill out the Rafflecopter form below for each entry! GOOD LUCK!!
Caroline Bingley is in this story? Ha! That should be great fun! I'm looking forward to reading this! It's very close to the top of my list, so I won't have to wait long! :)
ReplyDeleteYes, I've taken a few liberties, Candy. Caroline Bingley and the awful Elizabeth Elliot came to know one another during their Seasons in London, don't you know.
DeleteExcept the tables are rather turned with this Elizabeth. Unlike Miss Bennet, as the daughter of a titled gentleman, Miss Elliot is socially useful to Miss Bingley. Naturally, Miss Elliot does not share this sentiment!
Thanks for the kind words, Candy. Mercy's Embrace is fun, escapist reading, just the thing for summer.
Yes, Caro is in the story and I love the treatment she receives from Miss Elliot! It's sort of retribution for her treatment to Elizabeth Bennet! Laura did a great job here (well, everywhere, actually)! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts, Candy! :)
DeleteThis story sounds intriguing as Elizabeth Elliot is now the heroine of her own story. Do count me in for the giveaway as I long to read about the unmarried Ms Elliot and Admiral McGillvary.
ReplyDeleteLúthien! I'm so glad to see you found this! I had readers like you in mind when we decided to open the giveaway internationally. Maybe this time you'll win? :)
DeleteLuthien, it is a wonderful story, and like Laura said, I'm so glad this is open internationally for readers like you and the others! Good luck! Come back Thursday and watch my vlog and hear an excerpt from Mercy's Embrace! :)
DeleteI highly recommend this wonderful series. Laura turns the Elizabeth Elliot you love to hate into the Elizabeth Elliot you have to love. And she introduces a new heartthrob to JAFF in the person of one adorable Patrick McGillvary. So read the three books and then you can join me in harassing Laura for Volume Four.
ReplyDeleteHi Gayle! Thanks for stopping by! You are such a wonderful supporter of these authors! :)
DeleteYes, McGillvary is a heartthrob, isn't he?! ;)
And I am on your bandwagon for harassing Laura for the next volume! :)
Aw, Gayle, thanks. It's been a kick to work with heartthrob McGillvary once again.
ReplyDeleteLaura's books are favorites of mine. I read all three straight through, so keep that credit card handy when you start the first one. You'll want all three.
ReplyDeleteI am waiting eagerly for the next book in the series. Laura? Eagerly? Do you hear me?
Wonderful review, Jakki!
Robin, my sons inform me that I am a Laggard ... that is to say, the last to adopt a new technology. Not because I'm a dullard or afraid to learn, but because I'm cheap!
DeleteNevertheless, I'm thinking that I might need to download Skype. So that you can shriek at me (in person, in real time) when I stall out!
Brilliant. I will be able to nudge you in my dulcet Southern tones. "Laura, honey, mosey on over to that contraption with the letters on it and let the story flow through your elegant fingers and onto the page."
DeleteHi Robin! Thanks! Like you, I read the next book as soon as I finished the prior one! I think you and Laura are on to something! Anything to get her to publish book 4, I am in favor of! :)
DeleteThis conversation is just plain awesome! We shouldn't threaten or harass Ms. Hile! Perhaps if we try a Jane Bennet method of entreaty: "Ms. Hile, I know how refreshing and revitalizing it is to be on summer vacation, away from faculty meetings, grading papers, and disciplining students, but perhaps, if you find a spare moment and the mood strikes you...maybe you could spend a little time with Admiral McGillvary. I'm sure he will be agreeable company!"
DeleteMeredith, ha! At the moment I suspect that Admiral McGillvary is rather annoyed with me.
DeleteSee, he wants a swashbuckling chase between the sloop he's conning and an Irish smuggler's ship. And I can't figure out the nautical logistics of the rescue! I, born into a sailing family---sleeping aboard at three months of age, for goodness' sake! And having a small sailboat of my own---should know these things, he thinks.
Right.
Men!
That doggone Miss Bingley just pops up everywhere, doesn't she?
ReplyDeleteThe more I hear about this series, the more I want to read it!
I look forward to getting a new perspective on Elizabeth and seeing her fall hard for McGillvary. :)
It's like a battle of the mean girls when Miss Bingley and this Elizabeth lock horns. We loves to see her take a fall, because Miss Elliot has no intention of backing down.
DeleteThanks for dropping by to enter, Monica!
Monica, you'll fall for McGillvary, too!
DeleteI know, Monica! Darn Caroline Bingley! I love the battle between the mean girls, especially when the heroine wins! ;) And McGillvary is a great hero! I think you might just fall for him! ;)
Delete"Using Austen’s Persuasion as a backdrop" is the surething to grab my attention and pique my curiosity about Laura's writing... my absolute fave of the JA books, i am anticipating what Laura just might have done with my fave ! :)
ReplyDeletethanks for hostessing and reviewing! looking fwd to the outcome '')
Faith Hope Cherrytea, Persuasion is a close, very close, second for my fav Austen book! I just love it when Authors explore Austen's secondary characters & Hile does a great job! Thanks for entering the giveaway & I hope you get a chance to read this series! :)
DeleteSo glad you are enjoying this series, Jakki! Another member on Team McGillvary it seems! Great review, can't wait to see your vlog!
ReplyDeleteYes, Meredith! Team McGillvary all the way! :) Hope the vlog doesn't disappoint. :) Oh, and I love your approach to coaxing Laura into getting Book 4 published! :) You are a natural Jane Bennet (though I am sure you do not smile too much)! ;)
DeleteI'm definitely going to get a hold of this trilogy. I can't wait to read it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Amanda! Hope you enjoy the trilogy! :)
DeleteThe trilogy is on my list of to-reads for a while.
ReplyDeleteI have followed Laura Hile around on her blog-stops a few times already and always come to the same conclusion - I want to own these books and read them! :)
And I love your comment-section, Jakki - there´s always so much to smile and enjoy even in the comments here. WOoderful!
Katrin, have I ever told you what a sweetheart you are? :) I know what you mean about following Laura Hile around on her blog stops. If I already didn't own this series, I would be following her around too. (I always feel a little stalkerish when I do that, but some books sound so wonderful one must try every opportunity to win a copy)! Good luck! :)
DeleteJakki and Katrin (sorry, I didn't recognize you earlier!), you make me smile. Following an author from blog to blog isn't stalking. It's called being a fan.
DeleteStalking is what fellow author Robin Helm does when she (rightly) reminds me to quit stalling and keep writing. Ha! :)
I really want to see how Caroline Bingley fits into the story!!
ReplyDeleteHey, Anna! Yes, Miss Bibgley is her normal delightful self here. Got to love her. ;) I do like seeing Miss Elliot properly put her in her place though. ;)
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