Well this was a reversal--a male has to ask a female to publish a book he wrote under her name. I mean way back then the Titled gents were not supposed to write travel novels with romance--it just wasn't done! But the Earl of Donnelly had done just that and he really wanted his book published. Even the publisher who liked the book would not publish it saying that it might affect his business adversely. But he had some suggestions and Diana Browning was one of them. She was also a writer of romance. They decided to give it a try.
Diana's family was in trouble and she could use the extra money--she also agreed to marry a young man if he could convince his father to give her father a loan. What a mess!
Diana and Robert, of necessity, had to work together frequently. Robert began to realize he loved Diana--but she was engaged to another man--so he kept his distance in that respect.
There are several other characters that deserve mention--the twins were Diana's friends and non stop fun and games. Robert's sister was not the nicest of people and even Queen Victoria makes an appearance.
Lots goes on and twists that will make your head spin! There is laughter (via the twins) and the elderly spinster ladies (also neighbors of Diana).
Can a Lord of the Realm and the daughter of a university professor and scholar make all this work--and what about them?
About the Book: (from Amazon)
Robert, the young and handsome Earl of Donnelly, has a great passion for writing novels but as part of the nobility, it is socially impossible for him to openly publish fiction in his own name.
After much searching, he finds the young Diana Browning, a charming and well-established romance writer, who agrees to publish the book under her name.
As Diana and Robert begin to work together, they find they are becoming increasingly attracted to each other. But, Diana is engaged and unavailable.
However, circumstances contrive to bring many surprises, and nothing comes out as anyone quite expected.
♥ A historical romance novel full of twists that'll keep you turning the pages ♥
*Diana Adores the Puzzled Earl is a historical standalone romantic story of 80,000 words (around 380 pages). No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a sweet happily ever after.
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About the Author: (from Amazon)
Hanna Hamilton has been fascinated with the Regency era ever since she was a young teen, first discovering historical romance novels by famous authors such as Jane Austen and Lisa Kleypas. She believes that love was just so much more magical back then, more like a fairy tale. She always daydreamed about finding love herself that way, but since that is impossible in the twenty-first century, she decided to write about it instead!
Born in Texas, Hanna Hamilton obtained a degree in Creative Writing and has worked as a literature teacher before becoming a novelist. When she isn't writing, Hanna likes to explore the countryside with her husband and two children, gaining inspiration from the natural world around her.
So, come on a journey into love, confusion, and redemption all within the Regency era. Hanna hopes that you will enjoy immersing yourself into her novels and that you too will find a love for old-fashioned romance, just as she has.
For more information on Hanna Hamilton check out her website: http://hannahamilton.com
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2 comments :
This sounds like a great romance story from years ago. I can't wait to read this. Thank you so much for sharing
I like the twist of having Robert need to publish his book using Diana's name. It's very original and fun! I'd love to read this!
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