To say that I enjoyed this book would be understating it--totally understating. Gemma, an intelligent young woman in the 19th century has been banned and is ostracized from high society because of a journal her father wrote before he died. She had been working as a teacher but was fired and was at her wits end--because no one would hire her. So when she got a letter from Squire Kenrik offering her a position as the governess to his two children--of course she packs up and goes.
Strange things happen on the estate and it take Gemma a while to figure it all out--I mean what intelligent woman from the 19th century believes in Warlocks and Feys and magic? She gets along well with the children and they seem to love her as well. But can she fight the attraction she has for her employer--
If you love historical romances set in England with a bit of fantasy (well more then a bit) mixed in (which I do)--then get this book--PRONTO. I, on the other hand, have to find the rest of the Secret Realms series by Diana Green--who is one of my favorite authors!
Gemma Ridley’s first encounter with Squire Kenrik proves nothing short of alarming. So much so, she considers fleeing back to the city, despite the fact only poverty and scandal await her there. Could those challenges be worse than staying as governess on a haunted estate and working for a dangerously handsome eccentric?
Little does Gemma realize what dark secrets and wondrous enchantments will transform her life at Rook Hall. Squire Kenrik is more than he seems—more than any man she has known. He may be the source of her undoing, or he may hold the key to her deepest desires. Only time and the guidance of her heart will tell.
***Stories from the Secret Realms are historically-inspired fantasy romance. They share a setting reminiscent of England in the mid-19th century, but their world is rich with magic.
Each book stands alone, and they can be read in any order.
Read the First Chapter HERE
Coming later this year.....
Since her childhood, growing up in New Zealand, Diana has been an avid storyteller. For years she enjoyed teaching art and special education, while writing as a hobby. After she developed an autoimmune disorder, a career change was necessary, but happily this led her to become an award winning, Amazon bestselling author.Diana’s books are mostly fantasy, with strong elements of romance. She placed first in the 2016 EPIC Awards – Fantasy/Paranormal Romance Category, first in the 2015 Paranormal Awards – Romance Category, second in the Heart of Excellence Readers’ Choice Awards, and fourth in the International Digital Awards. She has also been a finalist for the CRW Award of Excellence, the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, the Chatelaine Awards, and the Aspen Gold Published Novel Contest.
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34 comments :
Thanks for the giveaway! This book sounds intriguing and also so familiar. This issue of paying the consequences of thing parents did it isn't fair. I wan to read this book soon =)
I would love to have the lagic power of healing so nobody suffers from pain.
I'm currently reading this one at the moment and loving it so far xx
I have loved to read since I was a child. I have a friend that likes romance novels, this might be a title she'd be interested in.
Thank you so much for the lovely review of my novel. I'm glad you enjoyed it, and I have to say it was a lot of fun to write. I'm just finishing up work on the second book the series. It should release by the end of August.
The sins of the father... poor girl! It sounds really interesting.
Not really my kind of book. But the gift card would be awesome!
Thanks for the giveaway; I would like to have the power to move objects with my mind because I think it would be useful. :)
To go back in time and to change what could happen.
I would have the power to make others do my housework because that would be awesome! And to eat as much as I liked without gaining a pound :)
If I had one magical power, it would be to heal others. I would choose this because it would probably be the most useful and meaningful.
I would have the uncanny power to know then her card coming out of the deck.
Looks like an interesting read! I like historical romances and the fantasy part tied in sounds amazing!
What a cool mix. I love historical non-fiction and my wife loves romances. Which should read it first?
I would choose to be able to fly so I could get places faster.
That giveaway is pretty amazing! Honestky, I'm not given to wishing that past events could be different; they are all part of our journey.
I'd like to win this giveaway for my sister! She would love this book for sure!
Glad it was such a good read for you. :)
Glad it was such a good read for you. :)
I'd love to heal people and make them well.
I have to admit that your review has me very much interested in this book. I love the historical romances and the England is where my relatives on my grandfather's side are from. A little fantasy is something I love too so this would be something I would love to read. Thanks for a great review and giveaway.
My super pwer would be to be able to win all of the Amazon giveaway's I wanted. That would be an awesome power!
If I had a super power I would like to be able to fly. No more traffic to deal with.
If I had a magic super power, I would probably choose time travel so that I could experience history firsthand or even future events. Either that or I would choose to have superpower that allowed me to eat anything and everything I want without gaining a pound! ;) lol
I would like to have the superpower of healing of myself and others. I think that superpower would come in very handy. In fact I think my family could use it right now.
I think i would like to ability to go back in time.
If I had one magic power it would be the power to heal. Thanks!
One magic power I would love to have is to transport myself to different places.
I would choose the power to be able to fly, I've always wanted to have a 'birds eye view'.
I would want the magical power that allows me to fly. I just think it would be super cool to travel that way. Much more fun than walking. :)
I think I would choose the power to heal. Helping cure illnesses and diseases would be incredible.
I'd choose the power to heal.
I would love to be able to fly, it would be so freeing.
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