Review of Unleashing Mr. Darcy

Unleashing Mr. Darcy

by Teri Wilson

If you love Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice but, like lots of us, felt a bit disappointed with all that simmering tension then you will love Unleashing Mr. Darcy. Unleashing Mr. Darcy takes Elizabeth Scott, a teacher at a fancy Manhattan private school who is on forced leave after an embarrassing misunderstanding who get's an offer from a kindly couple she meets at a dog show to come to London and be their "doggy nanny". But when an encounter with certain dashing Mr Donovan Darcy, London's m...moreIf you love Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice but, like lots of us, felt a bit disappointed with all that simmering tension then you will love Unleashing Mr. Darcy. Unleashing Mr. Darcy takes Elizabeth Scott, a teacher at a fancy Manhattan private school who is on forced leave after an embarrassing misunderstanding who get's an offer from a kindly couple she meets at a dog show to come to London and be their "doggy nanny". But when an encounter with certain dashing Mr Donovan Darcy, London's most eligible bachelor leaves her ruffled and just a bit weak at the knees she doesn't know what to do. Darcy represents everything she has come to hate - money and lots of it. But will that be prejudice be enough to save her heart? With a generous sprinkle of Jane Austen's famous quotes, and a Darcy in the pond (pool) scene that would be even better on screen than Colin Firth this book won't leave you disappointed

Review of Eliza's Home by Rachael Herron

Eliza's Home: A Cypress Hollow Novella

by Rachael Herron

If you haven't read the Cypress Hollow series this is a really great introduction and once you have read it - get a hold of the whole series and start reading because what are you waiting for???

 

I have read the series and loved how this gave a background into Eliza, who is the thread (pardon the pun!) of the whole series, and helps fill in the little gaps. Its also how the love story between Eliza and Joshua started which is just so sweet. And the way Rachael describes the little things in this story just bring it to life - I could totally picture the house as they were building it, all the little touches it was lovely.

 

I only have one thing negative to say - this is a Novella - I could of kept read a lot longer, I wanted to know more about Eliza and Joshua. I love this series and I hope there will be more.

 

 

The Cypress Hollow Series (these are the Australian Covers)

 

There is also the short story
                 And her Knitter's Book of Wisdom
Along with Rachel's heartfelt insight into her life so far

If you love Rural Romance, and a story with a heart (and some knitting as well) you will love Rachael Herron's series Cypress Hollow.

She has a new book coming out in March 2014 called Pack the Moon which is not part of this series but I am still looking forward to reading it.


You can find out more about Rachael, and her Knitting on her website http://yarnagogo.com

Review of The Girl in the Yellow Vest by Loretta Hill

The Girl in the Yellow Vest

by Loretta Hill

I absolutely loved Loretta's first to books in this series - The Girl in the Steel-Capped Boots, and The Girl in the Hard Hat - so was very excited to get an early copy of The Girl in the Yellow Vest and I was definitely not disappointed.

This story starts with a wedding in Western Australia(which is a nice follow up from book 2) where Emily Woods finds her life hitting a brick wall, her long term boyfriend has just kicked her out, her engineering job is reduced to counting cracks in the concrete and she is desperate for a change. Her best friend Will (who also happens to be best friends with her ex)saves the day with a job offer with a construction team in North Queensland, that is after he managed to convince his grumpy boss 'Caesar' to employ Emily. But being one of the few females in the FIFO (fly-in fly-out)workforce and an ex who has decided he wants her back Emily's emotions are totally confused, and her best friend being the lovely Will doesn't help.

When Emily arrives in Queensland we are introduced to another storyline which blends in well, Charlotte 'Lottie' is struggling to keep her head above water, between looking after her mum with Alzheimer's, trying to mother her teenage sister and run the resort where the Barnes Inc FIFO workers stay, including Mark 'Caesar' Crawford the obnoxiously infuriating manager. But things are never as they seem and all of us hide secrets but when they start to come out who will get their heart broken?

Girl in the Yellow Vest brings us another collection of strong women struggling to make it in a man's world, while still trying to stay true to themselves. The crazy antics of the Barnes Inc workers and a declaration of love that rivals Mr Darcy for awkward and rude this book will make you laugh, maybe even cry, and make you feel grateful for true friends.

I can't wait to read more from the fabulously talented Loretta Hill!

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(I received a eBook version of this from NetGalley but I would of brought it anyway - in fact as soon as it comes out in print I'm off to buy a copy!)