Blackmoore by Julianne Donaldson

Title: Blackmoore

Author: Julianne Donaldson

Page Count: 276

Genre: Regency Romance

Book Brand: A Proper Romance

Kate Worthington knows she can never have her heart’s desire and so believes she will never marry. But Kate’s meddlesome mother has other plans. Kate journeys to the stately manor of Blackmoore on the cliffs above the seashore, where she must face the truth and the man that has kept her heart captive.

Set in northern England, Blackmoore is a Regency romance that tells the story of a young woman struggling to learn to follow her heart. With hints of Jane Austen and the Bronte sisters, Blackmoore is a page-turning tale of romance, intrigue and devotion.

This book, in truth, reminds me of both Jane Austen and the Bronte sisters.  It's that old English feel~ the separation of classes, the countryside, the speech.  I just loved it.

This book makes me wish I were standing on the Moors in England with the wind whipping through my hair.  It makes me long for old castles and walks along the sea shore.  I want to go to England!!

I loved the beautiful descriptions.  I could almost see, feel and taste everything in this book.  The characters were so well defined in my head.  My heart just ached as Kate's story unfolded bit by agonizing bit.  There were several moments in the book that the writing was just so beautiful.  So, so beautiful.  What a talented writer Julianne Donaldson is.  How lucky I am to be a part of promoting this book.

I read this book in one day.  Given, I didn't do a whole lot else because honestly, nothing seemed quite as important as reading that book.  :)  What?  I made dinner.  Everyone was picked up from school and fed.  What more do they need?  It was just one day.  One very good day.  I love this book.  I hope if you love regency romance you will give this book a read.  It is perfectly clean and simply beautiful.

You can find the following books by Julianne Donaldson on Amazon.  If you haven't had the chance to read Edenbrooke, this an awesome time to pick that one up!  (titles are linked)

Edenbrooke: $1.99

Blackmoore: $7.99

Julianne Donaldson grew up as the daughter of a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot. She learned how to ski in the Italian Alps, visited East Berlin before the wall came down, and spent three years living next to a 500-year-old castle. After earning a degree in English, she turned her attention to writing about distant times and places. She lives in Utah with her husband and four children.

My thanks to Shadow Mountain for providing the book for my review AND providing the book for the giveaway as well.  Giveaway is open to US only.
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