Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for To Catch a Coronet by Grace Hitchcock hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: To Catch a Coronet Series: Best Laid Plans #1
Author: Grace Hitchcock
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Release Date: May 21, 2024
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors. A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****
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Sometimes the only way to outsmart a scandal is to find a crown big enough to silence it
Muriel Beau, country baker turned heiress, can't stop instigating outrage. She discards two arranged engagements, then further antagonizes Kent society by publicly proposing to a baron at a ball. His rejection leaves her with no choice but to flee to the city and to secure a coronet so splendid that her peers will forget her debacles. The glitter of the London courts convinces Muriel that it's possible to find the future she dreams of, until she finds herself entangled in yet another escapade--one that may cost her more than her crumbling reputation.After years of serving as a privateer under an assumed name, Captain Erik Draycott, heir to Draycott Castle and soon to assume his uncle's title of Earl, returns to his London home to find it in disrepair thanks to his longtime nemesis. A staunch bachelor intent on returning to his ship, the captain is shocked when his mentor encourages him to take a wife. But while his alleged pauper status causes the potential London brides to turn their noses up at him, the ladies of Kent have no such qualms and are eager to fill his coffers with their fathers' wealth.
Caught in a whirlwind of high society and high seas, Muriel and Erik navigate a risky undertaking that threatens their futures and creating stakes that soar above the masts of Erik's ship. Will Muriel's bold charm and Erik's daring bravery be enough to outsmart the scandal and secure a future as glittering as the crown Muriel seeks?
"To Catch a Coronet by Grace Hitchcock is perfect Regency! This hilarious novel has it all: sparkling dialogue, a spunky heroine with a penchant for baking, and a dreamy hero who loves her in spite of her antics. I loved it and highly recommend!"
--Colleen Coble, USA Today best-selling author of Fragile Designs
My Review
"To Catch a Coronet" follows the journey of Muriel Beau, a passionate baker from a small country village. She inherits a large dowry from her mother's second husband, causing society to view her as unconventional because she doesn't bow down to the rest of societal rules. After a failed proposal at a dance, one that she made and was turned down, Muriel escapes to London to avoid the gossip mongers.
The slow-burning romance she discovers in London captivated me throughout this delightful historical Rom-Com. The charming lead characters, Muriel and Captain Erik Draycott heir to Draycott Castle and soon to assume his uncle's title of Earl, shared special moments that warmed my heart and many moments of witty humor as they teased one another. I truly loved how their attraction stemmed from inner qualities rather than just looks, as they both were looking for acceptance and kindness for who they truly were.
Along with a cast of wonderful side characters, the story is colorfully sparked with royalty, nobility, privateer adventurers, spies, and traitors who are supporting Napoleon. Who is behind the traitorous actions? As suspicions arise and shocking twists surface, the story continuously remains engaging with seamless writing pulling everything together piece by piece, and one delicious baked item after another.
This novel is brimming with adventure, witty dialogues, (a scone recipe at the end) suspense, action, and sweet romance. This book also delivers a faith-inspired message that shows both the main characters seeking help from Heaven as they face hard and dangerous things.
Author Grace Hitchcock skillfully crafts a delightful Regency tale that impressed me and makes me look forward to the next book in the series. This is one book I highly recommend to all Regency readers.
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Tour Giveaway
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