Miss Millie's Groom

Miss Millie's Groom
Author: Catherine E. Chapman
Publisher: Catherine E. Chapman
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2023-04-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

It is the summer of 1914 and Britain teeters on the brink of war. Society girl, Millicent Awbridge, is oblivious to the impending conflict and preoccupied with the recent shooting of her horse. When she confronts the culprit, Ryan O'Flynn, a groom in her father's service, Millie finds romance rather than hostility. The encounter sparks a series of events that brings Millie's burgeoning womanhood to fruition. Millie and Ryan's affair is conducted in secret but Millie's aunt has her suspicions and is determined to bring an end to it. Inevitably, the war also impacts on the young people's lives and others are implicated in the muddle. Will Millie and Ryan ever be truly united? A subtle romance, set in England during the First World War. "Millicent is vivacious, endearing and determined. I truly enjoyed her character a great deal from the first page to the last. She reminded me of Sybil from Downton Abbey; in fact, this novel has other overtones from that drama," (Romantic Historical Reviews). "As a romance, it ticks all the right boxes, and it’s a pleasure to see it come with a well-written story behind it. Readers looking for a HEA will certainly enjoy it," (4-star review, Bookangel.co.uk).

Kitty

Kitty
Author: Catherine E. Chapman
Publisher: Catherine E. Chapman
Total Pages: 29
Release: 2023-03-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Kitty Lewis travels with her younger sister, Clara, to join their family for the season in Bath. Her mother is intent upon finding a husband for their elder sister, Lucinda, and believes she has found the perfect match in Captain James Northwood, a distinguished naval officer. With time, however, Kitty begins to suspect that her sister’s affection lies elsewhere. Meanwhile, her own plan, to keep her head firmly fixed in a book and thus avoid all the nonsense going on about her, goes gradually awry. "A charming short story, with amusing and likeable characters, that will have you smiling the whole way through … captured the spirit of our well-loved Regency romances far better than some lengthier works," (Goodreads review). "A delightful short story. Very much in the style of Jane Austen, I loved the witty characters and the look at aristocratic life," (5 star review). "Nice Jane Austen-esque story; great for reading in the tub or just before going to sleep."

Curtains for Miss Plym

Curtains for Miss Plym
Author: Kathleen Delaney
Publisher: Severn House Publishers Ltd
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2016-04-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1780107382

Retired schoolteacher Mary McGill and her dog Millie must sniff out a killer in this small town cozy mystery from the author of Purebred Dead. Preparations for Santa Louisa, California’s annual spring rummage sale are thrown into chaos when organizer Mary McGill and her devoted cocker spaniel Millie come across a dead body on the premise. Still wearing her pink nightdress and slippers, what on earth was Miss Emilie Plym doing in a locked church hall in the dead of night? And who on earth would want to harm a sweet-natured elderly lady who wouldn’t hurt a fly? As Mary questions the victim’s nearest and dearest, she discovers that money may have been a motive. It seems that Miss Plym was withdrawing large amounts of cash from her trust fund, and now it’s nowhere to be found. Someone seems to be after the dear old woman’s fortune—and they won’t stop at one murder to get what they want . . . “Mary and Millie are such engaging characters . . . in this pleasant cozy.” —Kirkus Reviews

Hooligan's Alley

Hooligan's Alley
Author: Joanna Kelly
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 347
Release: 2013-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1462058256

The novelized true story of Wilhelmina Huebner Metting, an orphaned farm girl who uprooted her life in Germany to search for an aunt living in America, a quest which took her to New York's infamous Hell's Kitchen where she started a seamstress business and eventually became a passionate social reformer involved with the Colored Orphan Asylum and a central figure in the New York City Draft Riot of 1863.

The Groom

The Groom
Author: Melissa McClone
Publisher: Cardinal Press, LLC
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2022-01-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1944777431

The only thing more awkward than falling in love on national television, is having your heart broken in front of millions of viewers. When public school teacher Millie Kincaid signed up for the popular dating show, The Groom, falling in love was always a possibility. But then Jace proposes to someone else on the season finale, and her hurt and humiliation leave her desperate to escape the glare of Hollywood's spotlight...until a new reality TV show provides her a shot at money that her school desperately needs. Former star of The Groom, Jace Westfall, went from fan favorite to villain overnight. Hurting the sweet and shy Millie cost him everything: his reputation, his endorsements, and his heart. It was the last thing Jace wanted to do, but he had his reasons. Now on the verge of financial ruin, Jace finds himself left with no choice but to do another reality show. Neither expected to face each other again, but both need the money. As they race from country to country, trying to put the past behind them, it quickly becomes clear they have a real shot at the million dollar prize...and a second chance at love. But only if Millie and Jace can overcome the biggest obstacle that stands in their way: each other.

Wanderlight

Wanderlight
Author: Ernest Raymond
Publisher: London, [etc.] Cassel [1924]
Total Pages: 388
Release: 1925
Genre:
ISBN:

The Notorious Lord Havergal

The Notorious Lord Havergal
Author: Joan Smith
Publisher: Belgrave House
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2014-03-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1610848241

Lettie Beddoes was twenty-seven and past the age of longing for love. She was also the guardian of a trust for Lord Havergal, notorious fellow that he was, and impervious to his requests for more money. When he dropped in on her for a face-to-face encounter, he was surprised to learn that she was a woman. But that simply offered him a chance to charm her… Regency Romance by Joan Smith; originally published by Fawcett Crest

Opening Night

Opening Night
Author: Catherine E. Chapman
Publisher: Catherine E. Chapman
Total Pages: 6
Release: 2023-03-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Lisa is invited to the opening night of the local am-dram production by her friend, Maddie. There she encounters Jason, an old flame, but she's daunted by the glamorous young woman on his arm. Just who is Alice? A coffee-break read. "This short story can be savoured slowly, like sipping the perfect cup of tea!" (4-star review). "A sweet short story; a second chance with first love," (Goodreads). "Fun," (4-star review).