Product Details
Title: An Accidental Romance
Author: Karen Tuft
Series: The Jennings Family Series
Genre: Regency Romance
- Publisher: Covenant Communications, Inc. (December 6, 2021)
- Language: English
- Paperback: 272 pages
***I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own***
Book Summary
Rebecca Jennings’s first London Season has been absolutely ruined, and one person alone is responsible: Mr. Ben Fortescue. If her new neighbor hadn’t startled her, she would never have broken her ankle, leaving her bored and frustrated at home in the country while her sister enjoys the London Season alone. Although, it was rather gallant of him to carry her home.
For his part, Ben feels terrible about the role he played in Miss Rebecca Jennings’s accident. In the days that follow their first disastrous meeting, he finds himself inexorably drawn to the surprising young woman—first out of guilt and then out of a stirring affection. But Ben hides a secret: he has not been completely forthright about his identity or about the dark secrets of his past that would make it impossible for romance to blossom with Miss Jennings. Despite his love for her, he knows he must let her go. With her ankle finally healed but her heart now broken, Rebecca is left with little choice but to throw herself into the Season. With eligible men circling this late addition to the Marriage Mart, it seems that Rebecca will have no shortage of suitors. If only her heart were free to give.
My Review
An Accidental Romance is part of The Jennings Family Series. There are other books leading up to this one that involves the same families and people that know one another.
I liked that so many characters readers previously met are here again in this novel. The main character is Rebecca Jennings, the youngest sibling in the Jennings family. She has been sheltered and finally gets her chance to have a Season in London. Right before she's ready to leave, she has an accident that stops all plans for her to go to London.
In the beginning, we meet the brooding neighbor and widower, Mr. Ben Fortescue when he startles Rebecca who falls and breaks her ankle. Ben feels responsible and does everything possible to make it up to Rebecca for her lost chance to have a Season in London. Right away these two are attracted to one another. Ben is hiding many secrets, including the fact that he holds the title of Earl of Winton. The banter is good between the two characters but there is also much angst. Rebecca is sorrowful for her lost Season, while Ben vows to never fall in love and marry...right away. Amongst the dancing around each other, the secrets being held within, and the oddness of their meeting and friendship, a beautiful story emerges. I liked the talks that Ben and Rebecca had and how the trust grew between them. This isn't a fast-paced novel but one that touches your heart and soul.
This book could be read as a stand-alone but I thoroughly loved knowing all of the past characters that show up. You understand the motives behind how and why they react to Ben and Rebecca's growing interest in each other. I truly enjoyed this romance and the messages of joy and love being found in family and home.
Meet Author Karen Tuft
Karen Tuft was born with a healthy dose of curiosity about pretty much everything, so as a child she taught herself to read and play the piano. She studied composition at BYU then graduated from the University of Utah in music theory as a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Pi Kappa Lambda honor societies. In addition to being an author, Karen is a wife, mother, pianist, composer, and arranger, and has spent countless hours backstage and in orchestra pits for theater productions. She also has a 75 percent success rate when it comes to matchmaking and is a big believer in happy endings. Among her varied interests, she likes to figure out what makes people tick, wander through museums, and travel--whether by car, plane, or paperback.
Karen is also a 2016 Foreword INDIES finalist.
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Thank you so much, Sheila! What a wonderful review you have given me! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome! This was a great love story. You do those so well! :)
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