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When Horses Fly
A Delicate Operation
Since her father's death, Cora MacLaren has lived with various sickly relatives, exchanging her resourcefulness and excellent nursing skills for bed and board. Her latest situation, however, presents unusual complications. Her cousin Lord Wintercroft seems to have filled his decrepit stone castle with relations for the express purpose of needling them.
It soon becomes clear that his pincushion of choice is Cora, whom he intends to wed before disinheriting all others, including his son, handsome but fierce Alexander Neadow. A houseful of bad blood may be too serious an ailment for even Cora to cure, especially when she herself starts to develop an aching heart for Alexander. But this angel of mercy isn't about to succumb to a fate worse than death without offering up a healthy dose of love....
Since her father's death, Cora MacLaren has lived with various sickly relatives, exchanging her resourcefulness and excellent nursing skills for bed and board. Her latest situation, however, presents unusual complications. Her cousin Lord Wintercroft seems to have filled his decrepit stone castle with relations for the express purpose of needling them.
It soon becomes clear that his pincushion of choice is Cora, whom he intends to wed before disinheriting all others, including his son, handsome but fierce Alexander Neadow. A houseful of bad blood may be too serious an ailment for even Cora to cure, especially when she herself starts to develop an aching heart for Alexander. But this angel of mercy isn't about to succumb to a fate worse than death without offering up a healthy dose of love....
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published October 4, 2005
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About the author
Laurie Bishop
6 books2 followersLaurie Bishop's love affair with the Regency began when she picked up her grandmother's copy of Jane Austen's PRIDE AND PREJUDICE.
Today Laurie Bishop lives in her college town—a small upstate New York community on the shores of Lake Ontario. She has a Master's degree in Human Services and Counseling, her field of employment, but at night she collaborates with her cat and writing partner, Tojo.
Today Laurie Bishop lives in her college town—a small upstate New York community on the shores of Lake Ontario. She has a Master's degree in Human Services and Counseling, her field of employment, but at night she collaborates with her cat and writing partner, Tojo.
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January 10, 2014
From the outer cover this moody story was labeled a 'Signet Regency' but it read more like a gothic romance. After completing her last job, Cora MacLaren arrived at Lord Wintercroft's gloomy estate believing she was hired to help her elderly distant cousin with his health. Nothing could have been further from the truth. A country doctor's daughter and nurse by trade, she is instead offered a home. With some attachments.
The author created a sympathetic heroine who truly wanted to do the right thing. Cora was introduced to 'Zander', one of several characters, at the get-go. Dark and brooding, he takes her on a wild ride to retrieve her luggage. They start off at odds with each other; she vomits on his boots.
Moving along, Cora keeps herself busy with both the odd-duck relatives and suspicious townspeople. There is the castle-like architecture with breezy cliffs and a dark maze. There are winding staircases, dark hallways and a few damp, dark rooms. Who can she trust? Is someone out to hurt her? And then there is the moody Alexander Neadow, 'Zander', who has his own demons.
This clean traditional Regency was a pleasant read. Sometimes there were incidents that read like they fit a bit too easily. The chemistry between the two leading characters was ok but nothing nail-biting. But Mrs. Bishop kept me interested until the end with the gothic mystery.
The author created a sympathetic heroine who truly wanted to do the right thing. Cora was introduced to 'Zander', one of several characters, at the get-go. Dark and brooding, he takes her on a wild ride to retrieve her luggage. They start off at odds with each other; she vomits on his boots.
Moving along, Cora keeps herself busy with both the odd-duck relatives and suspicious townspeople. There is the castle-like architecture with breezy cliffs and a dark maze. There are winding staircases, dark hallways and a few damp, dark rooms. Who can she trust? Is someone out to hurt her? And then there is the moody Alexander Neadow, 'Zander', who has his own demons.
This clean traditional Regency was a pleasant read. Sometimes there were incidents that read like they fit a bit too easily. The chemistry between the two leading characters was ok but nothing nail-biting. But Mrs. Bishop kept me interested until the end with the gothic mystery.
August 27, 2012
I thought this one was alright. It kind of reminded me of the movie Greedy. The romance left a lot to be desired, but it was entertaining enough.
Content: Clean.
Content: Clean.
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