Very satisfying conclusion to the series & to Honore's story. She's had a special place in my heart from the beginning and I was so happy to read her "third time's the charm" tale. ( )

A RELUCTANT COURTSHIP by Laurie Alice Eakes is an exciting Christian Historical Romance set in 1813 Devonshire, England. #3 in "The Daughters of Bainbridge House", but can be read as a stand alone. See, "A Necessary Deception" and " A Flight of Fancy". "A Reluctant Courtship" is my favorite so far in this series. Follow Honore Bainbridge and Lord Ashmoor on a journey of danger, banishment,spies,family obligations,faith,healing,forgiveness,hope and love. With a bit of romance,lots of luck, Honore and Ashmoor may just find love and happiness and live to enjoy their lives. Along with a lot of danger, a secret or two,revenge,justice,betrayal, you will find grace and the power of love. Honore must fight to save Ashmoor and prove him innocent of treason and being a traitor.A must read! I have enjoyed each and every one of Ms. Eakes stories,she is a wonderful storyteller that draws the reader into her stories and holds them there. She writes gripping,powerful and emotional stories from the very first page to the last page and leaves you in awe. Loved this story! Bravo,Ms. Eakes!!Received for an honest review from the publisher.

“Available October 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.”

RATING: 4.5

HEAT RATING: SWEET

REVIEWED BY: AprilR, Courtesy of My Book Addiction and More ( )

Title: A Reluctant Courtship (The Daughters of Bainbridge House #3)
Author: Laurie Alice Eakes
Pages: 356
Year: 2013
Publisher: Revell
Set in September 1813, A Reluctant Courtship offers another Regency romance story, which is one of my favorite time periods to read about. This is the third book in the series, and I would recommend reading the other two books, A Necessary Deception and A Flight of Fancy before reading this one. While the stories can stand alone, there are references to prior events that happen in the other two books that might be spoilers for those books or leave a reader confused, wondering what is going on.
Honore Bainbridge is the youngest of three sisters. She is young, beautiful and somewhat naive. She is looking for romance and a husband, but her past choices of who to give her heart to be abysmal. The first two men she sets her sights on lead her astray as one is a murderer and one a traitor. She has been exiled to the family country home to keep her out of trouble and away from despicable men. She says she has given up on men, but her heart longs for love and then she meets Lord Ashmoor. He rescues her in more ways than one. She thinks maybe he might be the one, and then finds out he is also thought by some to be a criminal for allegedly helping French prisoners escape an English prison and smuggling. Now what is Honore to do? Is the third time a charm or are three strikes and an out indicated? Can she repair her damaged reputation?
Will Lord Ashmoor ever claim his inheritance and his place in British society? In order to do so, a wife of high repute could certainly help him out. From all outward appearances, Honore Bainbridge and her tarnished reputation is not that woman. Yet, he is drawn to her. Who is out to cause him all this trouble of being accused of spying and smuggling for the Americans? Meric Poole, Lord Ashmoor, has been raised in America by a father who died while under suspicion of being a murderer. Can he clear his father’s name after 30 years? If he clears his father’s name and his own, is Honore the woman God wants him to marry?
This is a Regency story with romance, danger, intrigue and even some humor. I liked the storyline of Honore’s companion also finding romance. I just admired Meric’s willingness to stand up for Honore at a cost to himself and his reputation by defending her. He felt it was worth the cost. I also liked that Honore tries to do the right thing and has a tender heart towards others and their plights. It was refreshing to see the characters look to the Lord for guidance instead of the world. I enjoyed all three books in this series and can recommend them without exception. I am anxiously looking forward to the next entertaining series from Laurie Alice Eakes.
My rating is 4 stars.
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Honore Bainbridge has loved and really lost in the past. She is part of English Society, and because of her choices is now snubbed. She is being banished to the families country estate, and ends up almost losing her life. She is rescued by Lord "Meric" Ashmore.
Lord Ashmore has come back to England from the States, and wants to clear his father's name. He was getting some help from Honore's father, before he passed away. He was also making a deal to marry Honore, and shows her the paper, which is not signed, and not applicable. He has to much at steak to marry a snubbed member of society....or does he?
Something is going on a this Country Estate, and things are not as they appear. When Honore's brother decides to bring his Fiancé to the estate, he banishes his sister to the Dowagers cottage. Things go from bad to worse there.
Will Lord Ashmore ever clear is name? Will Honore ever be accepted by Society? The answers and more in this sweet story. Travel back to Revolutionary time with the enemy.

I received this book through the Revell Book Bloggers Tour and was not required to give a positive review. ( )

Honore Bainbridge is far from the high society lady she was groomed to be. She has been courted by a traitor and a murderer. Her family banishes her to their country estate hoping things will die down and she'll stay out of trouble. There she falls for tall handsome Lord Ashmoor, the perfect man for her! There's only one problem... he has been accused of helping prisoners escape from Dartmoor Prison. He needs a wife, one of high stature that would his increase his chances of being kept out of prison.

This is such a delightful book, I enjoyed every page! Honore is so darn likeable, she has a good heart but that doesn't help her reputation. Lord Ashmoor is charming and fun. I loved seeing how these two find a way to love each other.

I received a copy of this book free from Revell in exchange for an honest review.

Available October 2013 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group. ( )