My Fair Lord by Julie Beard Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of My Fair Lord
Book Review: A terrific read with a couple of surprises
Summary: 5 Stars
Caroline and Lucas may be the lead characters in this wonderful romance, but it's Lord Barrett and his love interest Rachel who will haunt the readers once they turn the last page. I have read many ghostly romances, but this one had a way of haunting me without the constant presences of ghosts. As I read along, I tried to take in everything just as I would a mystery. I didn't want to miss one clue about Lord Barrett or Rachel or what was going on in Caroline's family home... well, I'm getting ahead of myself so let me explain.Lady Caroline needs to marry before a certain time or she loses her family home and wealth to her brother and his cold, greedy wife. Since it's during the 1700's in England, there is always a Dandy to spare looking for a chance to marry for money, but as the reader will find out, there is a reason Caroline can't get a man to stay at her family home long enough to marry. She becomes desperate and reaches into the lowest place available to save her inheritance.
The Prologue begins the tale, and reading through will introduce you to some rich, substantial characters, but you won't know the truth until the last page.
Book Review: A wonderful romance
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the first book of Julie Beard's that I have read.I picked it up at the store because it sounded interesting, and I had never read anything by her.Once I opened it I couldn't put it down.It has a good storyline.Actually more than one.The way Beard ties Mrs.Plumshaw's and Uncle Teddy's romance in right along with Caroline's and Lucas's is wonderful.The ghost of Barrett Hamilton is a good twist to it.It was fun to watch Lucas be transformed from a criminal to a Lord.And the fact that it takes place in medieval times makes it more intriguing and mysterious.It's as if you can feel the characters come to life right in front of you.A job well done on Mrs. Beard's part.Keep the novels coming!Book Review: Enchanting!
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved this book! The characters were charming, quirky, and unforgettable. Julie Beard has a marvelous gift for creating characters that come alive. I'm a fan of her medievals, but this is thoroughly enjoyable change for the talented Ms. Beard.Book Review: Enjoyable Read
Summary: 4 Stars
This is the second of Julie's books I have read . . . it was great!!! Just did catch myself before laughing out loud a few of times on the subway (Damme!) The story line was very imaginative, if somewhat farfetched; a couple of revelations came to me very early in the book (ie: Germaine house and Barrett's connection), but the characters and Lucas' lessons kept me reading. Like Caroline, I must admit I was more drawn to Lucas BEFORE "Barrett" conked him on the head; it was a little frustrating to follow his "recovering self." I think the GHOST versus PLACEBO ELIXIR had great, great potential, but it needed more thought and development to really contribute to the book. It kind of left me with the feeling of the PROMISE of an entertaining conundrum (you know, that makes you say hhmmm??) that never really delivered. On the whole, I enjoyed the book, read it in one day. I'm looking forward to the contuining story. What?? . . . of course you'll tell us what happened to Amanda's child . . .Book Review: Enticing, Compelling, Enchanting
Summary: 4 Stars
It is a week before her 25th birthday and Miss Caroline Wainwright still has not found a husband. If she doesn't marry by her birthday, she will lose her precious home; Fallingate, her inheritance, her very life! What's a girl to do when every sutior who comes to court her is scared away by Lord Barrett Hamilton, her 300 year old resident ghost? She recruits the help of her fathers best friend, Uncle Teddy and he searches about to find a suitable man whom he can manage to pull off as a member of the ton. Where to find a man of this ilk, why the jail of course! Enter Lucas Davin, a thief from one of London's most notorious cutpurse gangs. He's in the local jail for stealing a horse when Uncle Teddy finds him, gains his release, and talks him into conducting an 'experiment', to change a common thief into 'quality', and if they don't pull it off, all that Caroline loves will go to her greedy brother and sister-in-law. Lucas' training comes fast and sure, he takes to being a gentleman like he was born to it. Too fast for Caroline's senses, she comes to believe that her ghost has posessed Lucas into becoming the 'lord' they need him to be. Can they all pull off the charade in time to convince; without a doubt, that Caroline and Lucas' marriage is what it seems, a match made of equal rank in the ton's eyes, or will they fail and lose everything, including themselves?Anything with Julie Beard on the cover is worth reading. Her style flows and it's so hard to put one of her books down. I read this in a single sitting and was still thinking about it when I finally went to bed. Try it, you'll be glad you did!