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One Night in Blackhaven #2
The Earl’s Promised Bride
A chance-meeting of soulmates? Or is everything a lie?
Betrothed since birth to some stuffy earl she has never met, Lucy is torn between family duty and a longing for love and fun. Naturally, she determines to enjoy her last days of freedom - and her first Blackhaven ball - to the full. Especially when she encounters the unusual Tyler who makes her laugh and takes her on apparently pointless adventures in search of stray puppies, suspicious strangers, and an escaping highwayman.
In fact, Tyler also plays a risky game to change the world and find his own personal justice. Already in love, Lucy is happy to help.
And then the truth spoils everything.
Or does it?
Betrothed since birth to some stuffy earl she has never met, Lucy is torn between family duty and a longing for love and fun. Naturally, she determines to enjoy her last days of freedom - and her first Blackhaven ball - to the full. Especially when she encounters the unusual Tyler who makes her laugh and takes her on apparently pointless adventures in search of stray puppies, suspicious strangers, and an escaping highwayman.
In fact, Tyler also plays a risky game to change the world and find his own personal justice. Already in love, Lucy is happy to help.
And then the truth spoils everything.
Or does it?
254 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 18, 2024
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Mary Lancaster
139 books519 followersMary Lancaster is a USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction and historical romance. She lives in Scotland with her husband, one of three grown-up kids, and a small dog with a big personality.
Her first literary love was historical fiction, a genre which she relishes mixing up with romance and adventure in her own writing. Several of her novels feature actual historical characters as diverse as Hungarian revolutionaries, medieval English outlaws, and a family of eternally rebellious royal Scots. To say nothing of Vlad the Impaler.
Her most recent books are light fun Regency romances, with occasional forays into Victorian mystery.
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Her first literary love was historical fiction, a genre which she relishes mixing up with romance and adventure in her own writing. Several of her novels feature actual historical characters as diverse as Hungarian revolutionaries, medieval English outlaws, and a family of eternally rebellious royal Scots. To say nothing of Vlad the Impaler.
Her most recent books are light fun Regency romances, with occasional forays into Victorian mystery.
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March 2, 2024
This is a bit of a curate’s egg of a book for me — some parts that were meltingly romantic, some parts that were ho hum, some parts that were out-of-the-blue shocking (OK, to me, anyway) and some parts that were boringly predictable. And a couple of parts where I just wanted to bang heads together and say: just talk to each other, for heaven’s sake. But you know what? After a slow start, I just tore through it, so the author has me right where she wants me, I guess.
Here’s the premise: Lucy Vale was betrothed at birth to an earl she’s never met, purely because their mothers were best friends and thought it would be a good idea. Well, okay, I suppose. By the Regency, we’re well into an age when betrothals of that nature aren’t even legal, let alone binding on either party, so why they don’t just laugh at the quaintness of it is beyond me. But that’s the premise of the book, so whatever. The mysterious Earl of Eddleston has requested a meeting with his ‘betrothed’, but he hasn’t yet appeared. Lucy isn’t minded to give him the time of day, but if he comes, she’ll have to be civil to him, she supposes. Then she can reject him and her life will be her own again.
While she’s waiting for her supposed betrothed to appear, she attends the Blackhaven ball with the rest of her family, where she meets a mysterious stranger. This is one of the good parts of the book for me — the description of Tyler, and his interactions with Lucy, were breathtakingly fabulous. He’s not even the sort of character I usually like (that whole almost magically clever and perceptive and creative and acrobat-level agile is all too much; I prefer my heroes a bit more down to earth). But the author was going for just that out-of-the-ordinary vibe, and she succeeded in spades. In fact, all the scenes with just Lucy and Tyler were wonderful. I wasn’t so keen on Tyler the guy who’s planning to change the world for the better, but that’s just me.
But of course we have to have a subplot, so step forward Miss Hester Poole, heiress, and her fortune-hunting suitor, Mr Harold Irving. It isn’t long before Lucy is getting herself into the middle of a situation that’s really nothing to do with her, because she doesn’t like Mr Irving and wants to protect Hester from him. And Tyler seems to have the same idea (as well as a myriad other projects — he’s a busy boy).
One of the ho hum parts arises purely from the premise of the series. Everything is constructed around a single night, when all the various Vale children meets their matches, so as Lucy’s story is unfolding, we’re also getting snippets of the other stories, where they cross and recross Lucy’s. We see little bits of Julius’s story, which was book 1, and there are glimpses of the other Vales, like Cornelius and Delilah, who are also busy about their own lives. And because there was a whole huge series set in Blackhaven previously, there are swathes of characters from those books with walk-on parts. It would be really helpful if readers could have a) a full list of the Vale children, their ages and parentage (because some of them are illegitimate); and b) a list of characters from earlier books still lurking in odd corners of Blackhaven, because I don’t remember them, and frankly I don’t see that they add anything to the story. But maybe I’m being churlish just because I have trouble with this.
I’m not going to talk about the out-of-the-blue shocking thing, because that’s just me. I should have guessed it, but I had such a mental disparity between… let’s say, two things, that I never would have guessed the truth.[1] There was another revelation that was blindingly obvious to me regarding Hester Poole, so I’m not totally oblivious to clues. Only some of them.
But this is the point where the book went slightly off the rails for me, because when the revelations happened, both Lucy and Hester made totally stupid decisions, and that was the point where I wanted both of them to just sit down and talk things through, instead of jumping off cliffs (metaphorically speaking). And as if that wasn’t enough, we have to have that hoary old chestnut, the Elopement. Because it’s a Regency romance so there has to be an Elopement or a Kidnapping or a Highwayman, or possibly all three.
I know all these grumbles sound as if I didn’t enjoy the book at all, but that’s not true. I took a while to get into it, but after that I read it avidly, and yes, I thoroughly enjoyed it. My grumbles are just me saying ‘It would have been perfect if only…’. Mary Lancaster’s writing is as polished as ever, she does the swoony kisses brilliantly, and if the sex scene felt a bit gratuitous, it was tastefully done. The only historical glitch I noticed concerned the postilions and hired horses, which don’t work quite the way the author thinks they do.[2] But who cares? It all made for a good story. A good four stars.
Here’s the premise: Lucy Vale was betrothed at birth to an earl she’s never met, purely because their mothers were best friends and thought it would be a good idea. Well, okay, I suppose. By the Regency, we’re well into an age when betrothals of that nature aren’t even legal, let alone binding on either party, so why they don’t just laugh at the quaintness of it is beyond me. But that’s the premise of the book, so whatever. The mysterious Earl of Eddleston has requested a meeting with his ‘betrothed’, but he hasn’t yet appeared. Lucy isn’t minded to give him the time of day, but if he comes, she’ll have to be civil to him, she supposes. Then she can reject him and her life will be her own again.
While she’s waiting for her supposed betrothed to appear, she attends the Blackhaven ball with the rest of her family, where she meets a mysterious stranger. This is one of the good parts of the book for me — the description of Tyler, and his interactions with Lucy, were breathtakingly fabulous. He’s not even the sort of character I usually like (that whole almost magically clever and perceptive and creative and acrobat-level agile is all too much; I prefer my heroes a bit more down to earth). But the author was going for just that out-of-the-ordinary vibe, and she succeeded in spades. In fact, all the scenes with just Lucy and Tyler were wonderful. I wasn’t so keen on Tyler the guy who’s planning to change the world for the better, but that’s just me.
But of course we have to have a subplot, so step forward Miss Hester Poole, heiress, and her fortune-hunting suitor, Mr Harold Irving. It isn’t long before Lucy is getting herself into the middle of a situation that’s really nothing to do with her, because she doesn’t like Mr Irving and wants to protect Hester from him. And Tyler seems to have the same idea (as well as a myriad other projects — he’s a busy boy).
One of the ho hum parts arises purely from the premise of the series. Everything is constructed around a single night, when all the various Vale children meets their matches, so as Lucy’s story is unfolding, we’re also getting snippets of the other stories, where they cross and recross Lucy’s. We see little bits of Julius’s story, which was book 1, and there are glimpses of the other Vales, like Cornelius and Delilah, who are also busy about their own lives. And because there was a whole huge series set in Blackhaven previously, there are swathes of characters from those books with walk-on parts. It would be really helpful if readers could have a) a full list of the Vale children, their ages and parentage (because some of them are illegitimate); and b) a list of characters from earlier books still lurking in odd corners of Blackhaven, because I don’t remember them, and frankly I don’t see that they add anything to the story. But maybe I’m being churlish just because I have trouble with this.
I’m not going to talk about the out-of-the-blue shocking thing, because that’s just me. I should have guessed it, but I had such a mental disparity between… let’s say, two things, that I never would have guessed the truth.[1] There was another revelation that was blindingly obvious to me regarding Hester Poole, so I’m not totally oblivious to clues. Only some of them.
But this is the point where the book went slightly off the rails for me, because when the revelations happened, both Lucy and Hester made totally stupid decisions, and that was the point where I wanted both of them to just sit down and talk things through, instead of jumping off cliffs (metaphorically speaking). And as if that wasn’t enough, we have to have that hoary old chestnut, the Elopement. Because it’s a Regency romance so there has to be an Elopement or a Kidnapping or a Highwayman, or possibly all three.
I know all these grumbles sound as if I didn’t enjoy the book at all, but that’s not true. I took a while to get into it, but after that I read it avidly, and yes, I thoroughly enjoyed it. My grumbles are just me saying ‘It would have been perfect if only…’. Mary Lancaster’s writing is as polished as ever, she does the swoony kisses brilliantly, and if the sex scene felt a bit gratuitous, it was tastefully done. The only historical glitch I noticed concerned the postilions and hired horses, which don’t work quite the way the author thinks they do.[2] But who cares? It all made for a good story. A good four stars.
January 14, 2024
Betrothed since birth to the Earl of Eddleston whom she has never met, Lucy Vale is torn between family duty and a longing for love and fun. Naturally, she determines to enjoy her last days of freedom - and her first Blackhaven ball - to the full. Especially when she encounters the unusual Tyler who makes her laugh and takes her on apparently pointless adventures in search of stray puppies, suspicious strangers, and an escaping highwayman. In fact, Tyler also plays a risky game to change the world and find his own personal justice. Already in love, Lucy is happy to help. But Tyler has secrets
The second book in the series & it takes place in the same time frame as the first but so saying it could easily be read on its own. Another well written delightful romance, the characters are wonderful, the pace is good & the chemistry between Tyler & Lucy sizzles. I loved their adventures & how their relationship grew, changed & deepened but there are secrets which threaten their budding romance. There’s also a secondary romance & a horrid villain who did get their comeuppance. I loved Tyler & Lucy’s journey to a HEA & devoured this captivating romance in a sitting
My review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
The second book in the series & it takes place in the same time frame as the first but so saying it could easily be read on its own. Another well written delightful romance, the characters are wonderful, the pace is good & the chemistry between Tyler & Lucy sizzles. I loved their adventures & how their relationship grew, changed & deepened but there are secrets which threaten their budding romance. There’s also a secondary romance & a horrid villain who did get their comeuppance. I loved Tyler & Lucy’s journey to a HEA & devoured this captivating romance in a sitting
My review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
January 22, 2024
I had really liked the first book in this spin off series of the Blackhaven "Wicked" novels, but was very disappointed in this one. Of course from the outset, it was clear who Tyler must be and the outcome was a foregone conclusion. But that was not really the problem, HEAs are always a certainty in romance novels and that is part of their attraction. It's how the heroes get there which provide the interest, and there we encounter so many well rehearsed tropes, that it becomes tedious: the radical movement, the abduction, the masked ball...I would have preferred to see more interaction between the siblings instead of simply having them mentioned in the background. It was good to read about he Braithwaites and the regulars from the Wicked series. However, to me, the first scene ant the assembly hall and subsequent farcical chase was baffling ad did not really set up the scene for the rest of the book.
So who is going to feature in the next book? perhaps Felicia? I suppose I will continue to read the series in the hope that it reaches a steady cruising speed, but please no more abductions or dashes to Gretna Green!
So who is going to feature in the next book? perhaps Felicia? I suppose I will continue to read the series in the hope that it reaches a steady cruising speed, but please no more abductions or dashes to Gretna Green!
September 6, 2024
Never a dull moment with the Vale family. Always an adventure whether in love or catching villains. Lucy Vale has been engaged since birth to St. John Gore, Earl of Eddleston. Lucy isn't interested in marriage, especially to this earl she's never met. Introduced to a man named Tyler, he encourages Lucy's call of adventure. Is he to be trusted? Lucy's perception of people pays off when she suspects someone up to no good with revenge and deceit. The second book in the series didn't quite hold my attention like the first book.
Mild descriptive sex.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
Mild descriptive sex.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
February 14, 2024
👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
I love the way the stories and characters are intertwined. While each story truly does stand on its on, it is wonderful the way the author reminds the reader of the prior story and teases of the stories to come.
One of the younger sisters fill of life and fun- showing intelligence, curiosity and bravery meets a man on a mission who also enjoys life enough to leave room to enjoy it. They meet each other. Their adventures. They’re happily ever after.
I love the way the stories and characters are intertwined. While each story truly does stand on its on, it is wonderful the way the author reminds the reader of the prior story and teases of the stories to come.
One of the younger sisters fill of life and fun- showing intelligence, curiosity and bravery meets a man on a mission who also enjoys life enough to leave room to enjoy it. They meet each other. Their adventures. They’re happily ever after.
January 19, 2024
There were a lot of L names for me to remember from the book. Beside that I th the book was good. Lucy and Tyler go through the motions of their family trying to find finding a match for the two. Quite frankly Leona should have left things along. The book is an easy read and a fun page turner. I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
January 22, 2024
Interesting, well written. Had a hard time following/understanding the relationship between the main characters. Then it all came together and was thoroughly enjoyable.
January 20, 2024
The story was okay. I feel like the romance took a back seat to the secondary story, which was my complaint about the first book in the series, as well. I did like that Tyler (woo for the nod to Wat Tyler, by the way) wasn't a typical "hero." He was rather delicate and "elegant," and he certainly wasn't a rake (it's even mentioned that no one has ever referred to Tyler as a rake). Everyone kept mentioning his fine eyes, not his physique or height or anything normally prized in romance books. I loved that he always seemed surprised and rather delighted that the heroine found him exciting and preferred his company. I also enjoyed his political leanings! ;)
April 2, 2024
3.5 stars? 4?
i did skim a bit at first, but once i got into it, i was invested.
a solid HR romance with an unusual H (a fairly radical, pamphlet writing, whimsical, dashing gentleman) & an adventurous, brave, unjaded heroine.
loved tyler, loved lucy (though i wish she had forgiven a bit sooner but it gave good plot so).
loved the twins, luke& puppy toby.
i did skim a bit at first, but once i got into it, i was invested.
a solid HR romance with an unusual H (a fairly radical, pamphlet writing, whimsical, dashing gentleman) & an adventurous, brave, unjaded heroine.
loved tyler, loved lucy (though i wish she had forgiven a bit sooner but it gave good plot so).
loved the twins, luke& puppy toby.
January 10, 2024
Engagingly entertaining from start to finish!
The mini adventures, enjoyable and captivating characters infused within the heartwarming, good clean fun, that Lucy and Tyler find themselves caught up in, had me absorbing this tale in one day.
Secrets, intrigue and surrounding deceptions intertwine with the sheer joy these two radiate when together. Conveying the sweet seductive power and charm of how one night, with the right person, can change everything.
Caught in a betrothal, since birth, to a lord she has never met, sees Lucy skirting...however misguidedly...an internal fence between walking away from a marriage she loathes to the core or doing her perceived duty to help her family. That is, until, Tyler - an "eccentric, erratic, elusive, deadly serious young man who was nevertheless constantly in search of fun, quick to laugh and yet curiously vulnerable" - beams into her life, bringing colour, titillating romance and clandestine adventure and throws that proverbial spanner into all her 'duty bound' plans and changes them so irrevocably for the better.
There is just something so heartwarming and uplifting about the air encircling this pair, that thrums and glows with fun, wit, natural chemistry and feel good banter. That wraps you up in this glorious need to smile and laugh, by drawing you in with a well paced, wonderfully flowing storyline, while, cleverly and subtly pushing you to look deeper, underneath the friendly frivolity, to find this aching need to be seen as worthy, not looking in excluded, but, really entangled and apart of something. A heady concept that the heroes begin to see attainable in each other, enveloping their bond of swirling friendship entangled romance with the promise of having found a true soulmate of the heart. I just loved it!
Especially, the vulnerability that lay deep beneath their beguilling quest for adventure and budding friendship that magnetically kept pulling them together and had me truly invested in their happiness and hooked until the last word. Combining all with the love of a family, embroiled in intrigue and drama themselves, yet making the time to watch out for each other - be it the overprotective big brother, compassionate sister or meddling matchmaking twins - that had me not just addicted to the romance blossoming at the tale's heart but downright intrigued and invested in all things Vale. As well as the mysteries and acts of rebellion afoot, brewing in Blackhaven, that can't help but suck our duo right into its orbit. Ultimately, making this tale, one of pure unadulterated good fun with a splash of jeopardy thrown in to really reveal what your heart beats for.
Fabulous book that promises so much more fun and highjinks for the Vale family as it all appears to start with one gloriously life-changing night. Highly recommended book. Though, I strongly suggest you read in order, if, like me, you like entangling yourself in the family dynamics at play to hype up the drama and passion, just as much as the happy-ever-after romance at the heart of each book. Looking forward to book 3!
~I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own~
The mini adventures, enjoyable and captivating characters infused within the heartwarming, good clean fun, that Lucy and Tyler find themselves caught up in, had me absorbing this tale in one day.
Secrets, intrigue and surrounding deceptions intertwine with the sheer joy these two radiate when together. Conveying the sweet seductive power and charm of how one night, with the right person, can change everything.
Caught in a betrothal, since birth, to a lord she has never met, sees Lucy skirting...however misguidedly...an internal fence between walking away from a marriage she loathes to the core or doing her perceived duty to help her family. That is, until, Tyler - an "eccentric, erratic, elusive, deadly serious young man who was nevertheless constantly in search of fun, quick to laugh and yet curiously vulnerable" - beams into her life, bringing colour, titillating romance and clandestine adventure and throws that proverbial spanner into all her 'duty bound' plans and changes them so irrevocably for the better.
There is just something so heartwarming and uplifting about the air encircling this pair, that thrums and glows with fun, wit, natural chemistry and feel good banter. That wraps you up in this glorious need to smile and laugh, by drawing you in with a well paced, wonderfully flowing storyline, while, cleverly and subtly pushing you to look deeper, underneath the friendly frivolity, to find this aching need to be seen as worthy, not looking in excluded, but, really entangled and apart of something. A heady concept that the heroes begin to see attainable in each other, enveloping their bond of swirling friendship entangled romance with the promise of having found a true soulmate of the heart. I just loved it!
Especially, the vulnerability that lay deep beneath their beguilling quest for adventure and budding friendship that magnetically kept pulling them together and had me truly invested in their happiness and hooked until the last word. Combining all with the love of a family, embroiled in intrigue and drama themselves, yet making the time to watch out for each other - be it the overprotective big brother, compassionate sister or meddling matchmaking twins - that had me not just addicted to the romance blossoming at the tale's heart but downright intrigued and invested in all things Vale. As well as the mysteries and acts of rebellion afoot, brewing in Blackhaven, that can't help but suck our duo right into its orbit. Ultimately, making this tale, one of pure unadulterated good fun with a splash of jeopardy thrown in to really reveal what your heart beats for.
Fabulous book that promises so much more fun and highjinks for the Vale family as it all appears to start with one gloriously life-changing night. Highly recommended book. Though, I strongly suggest you read in order, if, like me, you like entangling yourself in the family dynamics at play to hype up the drama and passion, just as much as the happy-ever-after romance at the heart of each book. Looking forward to book 3!
~I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own~
February 12, 2024
Mary Lancaster has written another romance story you don’t want to miss!
❤️🔥“A chance-meeting of soulmates? Or is everything a lie?
And then the truth spoils everything.
Or does it?”❤️🔥
Lancaster masterfully delivers characters that are easy to connect with and places them in situations that are thought provoking and poignant leading the audience yearning for the MCs happily ever after! This story includes some of my favorite tropes: arranged marriage, mistaken identity, and enemies to lovers. Lucy is being forced to marry an earl she's never even met yet been betrothed to since birth, she's not happy about this arrangement and she is sure her betrothed is a cantankerous old man, then she meets Tyler and feels a spark making her resent her betrothal even more.
Tyler is Lucy’s perfect counterpart, he is a bit of everything including - “eccentric, erratic, elusive, deadly serious young man who was nevertheless constantly in search of fun, quick to laugh and yet curiously vulnerable" - and once Lucy meets him she finds her life views changing quickly until they become irrevocably altered for the better. What will she do as she finds herself falling in love with Tyler whilst betrothed to St. John Gore, Earl of Eddleston?
Better yet, what happens when Tyler isn't who she thinks he is??
I thoroughly enjoyed this story and recommend it to lovers of historical romance with charming and mischievous characters.
Overall this is a fantastic that I highly recommend. Although this book can be read as a standalone, I strongly suggest you read in order. So far the stories are written during the same timeframe and the Vale family is full of characters that provide plenty of drama, plotting, and adventure - all while their individual storylines are connected and apparently originating with one life-changing Blackhaven ball.
5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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❤️🔥“A chance-meeting of soulmates? Or is everything a lie?
And then the truth spoils everything.
Or does it?”❤️🔥
Lancaster masterfully delivers characters that are easy to connect with and places them in situations that are thought provoking and poignant leading the audience yearning for the MCs happily ever after! This story includes some of my favorite tropes: arranged marriage, mistaken identity, and enemies to lovers. Lucy is being forced to marry an earl she's never even met yet been betrothed to since birth, she's not happy about this arrangement and she is sure her betrothed is a cantankerous old man, then she meets Tyler and feels a spark making her resent her betrothal even more.
Tyler is Lucy’s perfect counterpart, he is a bit of everything including - “eccentric, erratic, elusive, deadly serious young man who was nevertheless constantly in search of fun, quick to laugh and yet curiously vulnerable" - and once Lucy meets him she finds her life views changing quickly until they become irrevocably altered for the better. What will she do as she finds herself falling in love with Tyler whilst betrothed to St. John Gore, Earl of Eddleston?
Better yet, what happens when Tyler isn't who she thinks he is??
I thoroughly enjoyed this story and recommend it to lovers of historical romance with charming and mischievous characters.
Overall this is a fantastic that I highly recommend. Although this book can be read as a standalone, I strongly suggest you read in order. So far the stories are written during the same timeframe and the Vale family is full of characters that provide plenty of drama, plotting, and adventure - all while their individual storylines are connected and apparently originating with one life-changing Blackhaven ball.
5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
📚Disclosure: I received a review copy of this #book from Dragonblade Publishing via #Netgalley. All thoughts, opinions, comments, and interpretations of the story are my own and bias free. I did not receive any money in exchange for this review. Thank you to the publisher for allowing me the opportunity to review. 🦄 @dragonbladepub
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January 20, 2024
The Earl’s Promised Bride by Mary Lancaster is a Blackhaven story. The family has come together at Black Hill, their dead father’s home. Even Julian, her oldest brother, has retired from the navy and is again the head of the family. It is an odd family, a mixture of legitimate and illegitimate siblings who can create havoc when so moved. It is Lucy’s story and the fact is the time has come to decide what is to come of her betrothal. It was made between two proud mamas when both participants were babes-in-arms. Lucy had decided the Earl of Eddington will be old and gruesome, but has been assured that she need not marry him, if that was her choice. She was busy having fun with her siblings and was not ready to marry. At a ball one night at the assembly rooms, she met a funny and handsome young man who seemed as attracted to her as was she to him. The twins took it upon themselves to matchmake and informed him she was looking for an assignation. Of course, being fifteen, they really didn’t know what that meant, but Tyler aimed to please.
This was a fun book, as Mary Lancaster’s often are. In it there was deceit, shyness, fortune-hunting, kidnapping, love, and a lot of pure joy. Lucy was the joy. She was bright and cheerful and ready for an adventure and only when she discovered that Tyler was indeed her betrothed, did the joy drop out of her life. Tyler forced her to listen to his explanation, but would she understand? When he discovered she had been abducted as a partner to an elopement, he was the first to jump on a horse to go after her. There is so much more to this story than the hilltops I have described. It was well-written, with excellent characters and a good plot. It was heart-pounding when it needed to be, and gentle when that was what was called for. A very enjoyable read. Thanks Ms. Lancaster.
I was invited to read a copy of The Earl’s Promised Bride by Dragonblade. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #Netgalley #Dragonblade #MaryLancaster #TheEarlsPromisedBride
This was a fun book, as Mary Lancaster’s often are. In it there was deceit, shyness, fortune-hunting, kidnapping, love, and a lot of pure joy. Lucy was the joy. She was bright and cheerful and ready for an adventure and only when she discovered that Tyler was indeed her betrothed, did the joy drop out of her life. Tyler forced her to listen to his explanation, but would she understand? When he discovered she had been abducted as a partner to an elopement, he was the first to jump on a horse to go after her. There is so much more to this story than the hilltops I have described. It was well-written, with excellent characters and a good plot. It was heart-pounding when it needed to be, and gentle when that was what was called for. A very enjoyable read. Thanks Ms. Lancaster.
I was invited to read a copy of The Earl’s Promised Bride by Dragonblade. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #Netgalley #Dragonblade #MaryLancaster #TheEarlsPromisedBride
March 17, 2024
4.5 STARS - ROUNDED UP
What a joy to read. This is a standalone but does have characters from the previous story. If you haven't read book 1 you may feel the story of Julius and Antonia started and then abruptly ends. But their love story is in book 1, which I adored too. I feel the author should've left this part out since it was confusing, if you didn't read book 1.
I loved the surprised twists this story had. I found the pacing perfect and how they matched each other in their outlook on life. Some very humorous parts that I enjoyed between the MC and her youngest siblings. The twist I mentioned almost derailed this couple. I understood both their points of view.
There is more than one twist in this entertaining story, with two other couples. Not a smooth road to HEA for anyone is for certain.
A nasty villain kept the story suspenseful. One part of the story that I felt was dropped. The villain is captured and then next he is free. Not sure what happened.
No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA, romantic, lovemaking outside of marriage, heat level 3 out of 5. Loved the epilogue 3 years in the future. I've already bought the next one and know I will not be disappointed.
I can't improve on the blurb, just giving you some extra tidbits to decide to purchase, which I recommend both books in this series. (ljb)
What a joy to read. This is a standalone but does have characters from the previous story. If you haven't read book 1 you may feel the story of Julius and Antonia started and then abruptly ends. But their love story is in book 1, which I adored too. I feel the author should've left this part out since it was confusing, if you didn't read book 1.
I loved the surprised twists this story had. I found the pacing perfect and how they matched each other in their outlook on life. Some very humorous parts that I enjoyed between the MC and her youngest siblings. The twist I mentioned almost derailed this couple. I understood both their points of view.
There is more than one twist in this entertaining story, with two other couples. Not a smooth road to HEA for anyone is for certain.
A nasty villain kept the story suspenseful. One part of the story that I felt was dropped. The villain is captured and then next he is free. Not sure what happened.
No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA, romantic, lovemaking outside of marriage, heat level 3 out of 5. Loved the epilogue 3 years in the future. I've already bought the next one and know I will not be disappointed.
I can't improve on the blurb, just giving you some extra tidbits to decide to purchase, which I recommend both books in this series. (ljb)
November 9, 2024
This lovely Historical read centres around Miss Lucy Vale, a nineteen year old debutante and her betrothed, St John Gore, the Earl of Eddleston, who is a gentleman in his twenties. They have been betrothed since birth by their mothers but they have yet to meet in person. Lucy has a fear that her betrothed is an arrogant, old and horrible man and she tries to break her engagement to him.
She meets a charming, adventurous rogue at her first ball and is instantly intrigued by the mysterious Mr Tyler. They enjoy each others' company immensely as they are both fun loving and find joy in helping others. They cross paths many times and become embroiled in adventure together (sometimes inadvertently).
There are a host of other family members (Lucy has five brothers and three sisters), new friends and a villain that add to this lively story. The first part of the book dragged a little but it definitely started becoming more interesting as the tale unfolded.
It was revealed that Tyler was her betrothed but will Lucy forgive his deception? This charming tale was filled with likeable (and some unlikeable characters) and both main characters were endearing. This book is told from a dual POV, has one sexual encounter which is not in a lot of detail and a HEA. This was an enjoyable read.
She meets a charming, adventurous rogue at her first ball and is instantly intrigued by the mysterious Mr Tyler. They enjoy each others' company immensely as they are both fun loving and find joy in helping others. They cross paths many times and become embroiled in adventure together (sometimes inadvertently).
There are a host of other family members (Lucy has five brothers and three sisters), new friends and a villain that add to this lively story. The first part of the book dragged a little but it definitely started becoming more interesting as the tale unfolded.
It was revealed that Tyler was her betrothed but will Lucy forgive his deception? This charming tale was filled with likeable (and some unlikeable characters) and both main characters were endearing. This book is told from a dual POV, has one sexual encounter which is not in a lot of detail and a HEA. This was an enjoyable read.
January 14, 2024
This review was made possible via an ARC through NetGalley
The Earl’s Promised Bride by Mary Lancaster is a low-spice Regency Romance where Lucy, a young woman betrothed to an earl she has never met, meets the mysterious Tyler at a ball and the two grow closer as they look for adventure in Blackhaven.
There’s a running subplot with Tyler and Harold, Tyler’s brother-in-law who is looking for a new wife with a large fortune. The Romance feels closer to 55% with a strong emphasis on this subplot, so if you are looking for a Romance where the main character’s pasts play a significant part in the book’s plot, this is a good choice.
Lucy is young and looking for adventure before she gets married, though she is hesitant about her current fiance as they have never met and she feels pressured to marry him because their marriage would secure the futures of the rest of her family. Tyler, on the other hand, feels more secure in himself but isn’t really sure how to tell Lucy the truth when he starts to fall for her.
I would recommend this to fans of miscommunication, mistaken identities, and fans of Regency Romances who want strong subplots that are more about interacting with the time period and social mores.
The Earl’s Promised Bride by Mary Lancaster is a low-spice Regency Romance where Lucy, a young woman betrothed to an earl she has never met, meets the mysterious Tyler at a ball and the two grow closer as they look for adventure in Blackhaven.
There’s a running subplot with Tyler and Harold, Tyler’s brother-in-law who is looking for a new wife with a large fortune. The Romance feels closer to 55% with a strong emphasis on this subplot, so if you are looking for a Romance where the main character’s pasts play a significant part in the book’s plot, this is a good choice.
Lucy is young and looking for adventure before she gets married, though she is hesitant about her current fiance as they have never met and she feels pressured to marry him because their marriage would secure the futures of the rest of her family. Tyler, on the other hand, feels more secure in himself but isn’t really sure how to tell Lucy the truth when he starts to fall for her.
I would recommend this to fans of miscommunication, mistaken identities, and fans of Regency Romances who want strong subplots that are more about interacting with the time period and social mores.
January 7, 2024
The best of intentions leads to disaster in this romantic novel. Tyler and Lucy are perfect for one another, the only problem being that Lucy has been betrothed since birth to the absent Earl of Eddleston. However, Tyler makes Lucy laugh and when he takes her on unexpected adventures, she starts to fall in love with him. Despite his fun-loving and quirky personality, Tyler is nevertheless on a mission and there are a few plots intertwined in this highly entertaining story as Tyler has his fingers in a number of pies in an attempt to turn the tide of rebellion and revolt in the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars. Unexpectedly, Tyler also sees the man responsible for his sister's suffering and then there is the small matter of Lucy's absentee betrothed. Just when it would seem that everything is coming together nicely, a spanner is thrown in the works and Tyler loses the trust of the woman he has come to love. Fortunately, the novel does come to a sweet and romantic conclusion and all the threads come together successfully. I received a copy of this novel as a gift through Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.
February 29, 2024
This is the second installment of the One Night in Blackhaven series. I enjoyed the first book and did not hesitate to pick this one up and I was not disappointed. It takes place in the same timeframe as the first, but it can still be easily read as a standalone. Lucy dreams of marrying for love, but she has been betrothed to the Earl of Eddleston since birth and has resigned herself to that fact. But she still has some days of freedom, and she fully intends to enjoy them. When she attends the Blackhaven ball, she meets Tylor and is drawn to him. He makes her laugh and knows how to have fun, and it doesn't take long for her to fall in love with him. But she is betrothed to the Earl and Tyler is keeping secrets, and once those secrets come to light, their budding romance could be threatened.
This was an engaging and highly entertaining story, and a lovely addition to the series. The characters were well-developed and I enjoyed following their story.
Looking forward to continuing the series!
I received a complimentary copy from Netgalley and Dragonblade Publishing and am voluntarily leaving my review.
This was an engaging and highly entertaining story, and a lovely addition to the series. The characters were well-developed and I enjoyed following their story.
Looking forward to continuing the series!
I received a complimentary copy from Netgalley and Dragonblade Publishing and am voluntarily leaving my review.
January 13, 2025
Lucy has been betrothed to her mother's best friends child since she was born. Of course with Julius in charge, there is no way at all that Lucy would be forced to keep that betrothal. Julius only wants her to meet him.
Before she can meet him, she encounters a stranger at a ball. He has her same sense of absurdity and adventure. If you have ever read anything, it is obvious what is going to happen. The joy is in getting there. ( that is true of more than just book tropes).
Lucy believes she is helping Tyler figure out if Mr Irving killed his sister. They both want to keep Hester Poole from marrying Irving. Hester and Tyler are both carrying big secrets.
I love that Lucy is such a spit fire. She never stops. She never gives up, and most times she wins. Her only regret is letting her sister's husband kiss her. It makes her believe she doesn't have the clearest of morals. (nevermind that she had been fifteen at the time)
I love how protective Julius and Roland are of her. And the fact that the little twins are better chess players than everyone else in this story. I can just imagine when they get a chance to have their own stories.
Before she can meet him, she encounters a stranger at a ball. He has her same sense of absurdity and adventure. If you have ever read anything, it is obvious what is going to happen. The joy is in getting there. ( that is true of more than just book tropes).
Lucy believes she is helping Tyler figure out if Mr Irving killed his sister. They both want to keep Hester Poole from marrying Irving. Hester and Tyler are both carrying big secrets.
I love that Lucy is such a spit fire. She never stops. She never gives up, and most times she wins. Her only regret is letting her sister's husband kiss her. It makes her believe she doesn't have the clearest of morals. (nevermind that she had been fifteen at the time)
I love how protective Julius and Roland are of her. And the fact that the little twins are better chess players than everyone else in this story. I can just imagine when they get a chance to have their own stories.
April 19, 2025
ahhh my new fav! PERFECTION!
There is so much to love about this book, but I’ll just share my top two reasons!
The first, Tyler is not your cliche broody and cynical man. He’s the opposite, and though I love a good macho man, Tyler is a breath of fresh air. He’s playful and intelligent, he’s deeply caring of others, and he doesn’t shy away from his feelings and how much he loves the FMC. He’s also not lost like so many male leads you read about. He is young but has purpose. Honestly, he’s a dream book boyfriend.
The second reason I loved this, was the author managed to write in a lot of alone time for the couple, lots of romantic assignations (which is pretty much the whole reason I read regency novels) but more importantly their relationship didn’t feel as rushed or shallow because they had really meaningful conversations and enough time to form a deep bond.
I absolutely loved this book!!!
HEA: Yes
Spice: One scene, romantic, not erotica.
Cliffhanger: No
Series: yes continues with siblings
There is so much to love about this book, but I’ll just share my top two reasons!
The first, Tyler is not your cliche broody and cynical man. He’s the opposite, and though I love a good macho man, Tyler is a breath of fresh air. He’s playful and intelligent, he’s deeply caring of others, and he doesn’t shy away from his feelings and how much he loves the FMC. He’s also not lost like so many male leads you read about. He is young but has purpose. Honestly, he’s a dream book boyfriend.
The second reason I loved this, was the author managed to write in a lot of alone time for the couple, lots of romantic assignations (which is pretty much the whole reason I read regency novels) but more importantly their relationship didn’t feel as rushed or shallow because they had really meaningful conversations and enough time to form a deep bond.
I absolutely loved this book!!!
HEA: Yes
Spice: One scene, romantic, not erotica.
Cliffhanger: No
Series: yes continues with siblings
June 27, 2025
Who is Walter Tyler and why is he in Blackhaven?
Lucy Vale has been betrothed to the Earl of Eddleston since she was born. They have never met and when she hears that he is coming to Blackhaven she is determined to break off the engagement.
She unexpectedly meets the ebullient Walter Tyler at a ball. Tyler is exuberant and mercurial- suggesting a puppy could be hidden in a large headdress and managing to prevent a tower of boxes from a falling when Lucy disturbs them are just a start to their friendship.
Tyler is in Blackhaven for several reasons which a gradually revealed.
Also here are Hester Poole and her mother in the company of her potential fiancee.
The exposure of Tyler’s real identity threatens to spoil the love Lucy and Tyler have for each other.
This story takes place during the same timeline as the first book in the series.
Indeed all the books in the series have their origins at the same ball.
I enjoyed this story and I am looking forward to the rest of the series.
Lucy Vale has been betrothed to the Earl of Eddleston since she was born. They have never met and when she hears that he is coming to Blackhaven she is determined to break off the engagement.
She unexpectedly meets the ebullient Walter Tyler at a ball. Tyler is exuberant and mercurial- suggesting a puppy could be hidden in a large headdress and managing to prevent a tower of boxes from a falling when Lucy disturbs them are just a start to their friendship.
Tyler is in Blackhaven for several reasons which a gradually revealed.
Also here are Hester Poole and her mother in the company of her potential fiancee.
The exposure of Tyler’s real identity threatens to spoil the love Lucy and Tyler have for each other.
This story takes place during the same timeline as the first book in the series.
Indeed all the books in the series have their origins at the same ball.
I enjoyed this story and I am looking forward to the rest of the series.
January 13, 2024
This was such a lovely story and I absolutely adored the two main characters, Lucy and Tyler. Lucy, with her curiosity and joy of life, is quite fascinated with Tyler when they first meet and when he brings her on a few mini adventures, makes her laugh and protects her, she knows she's fallen in love. As for Tyler, he's not all who he seems to be and although he knows he should stay away from Lucy, he just can't help himself be with her.
When secrets are revealed, he's sure he's lost her love. When he discovers that Lucy is in danger, he will do everything to get her back. I love, though, how Lucy can take care of herself:) This really was a very sweet story and of course, they get their happy ending!
Mary Lancaster is such a wonderful author and her stories never cease to make me sigh and smile at the same time:)
I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
When secrets are revealed, he's sure he's lost her love. When he discovers that Lucy is in danger, he will do everything to get her back. I love, though, how Lucy can take care of herself:) This really was a very sweet story and of course, they get their happy ending!
Mary Lancaster is such a wonderful author and her stories never cease to make me sigh and smile at the same time:)
I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
February 28, 2024
Maybe a 2-1/2? It really is a great premise being a more than just a romance. What was frustrating is all of the background characters who slipped in and out of scenes in the middle of the story with little introduction. Several instances occurred where there was a cliffhanger chapter and the next paragraph the action was over. Example: Brother is chasing bad guys and the woman he liked in one chapter is kidnapped by the bad guys and the whole family rushes after them. End chapter. Next chapter, first paragraph, they are all celebrating the safety of both characters and they are also engaged. Were all of these people in the previous book, couldn't the author have let us in on that info? Is the series going on simultaneously? I understand suspending belief in order to enjoy a fun romance but this was annoying as all get out.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 18, 2024
The Earl's Promised Bride (One Night in Black haven Book 2) Mary Lancaster
This is the story of Lucy Vale who is a very intuitive and fun loving young lady. Lucy was betrothed at birth by her mother to her friend's son, because they were born on the same day a few years apart. Lucy always felt left out or not appreciated by her family. At the Annual Community Ball she meets an adventurous and charming young man Tyler. Through adventures and misadventures she fall in love with him. Hidden truths and misleading information she is hurt by lies. Meeting and helping Miss Poole find her true love, after being forced to go with a evil money hungry fortune hunter, Lucy finds herself wanting the same for herself. Love does find a way to get good people together. A most enjoyable story.
This is the story of Lucy Vale who is a very intuitive and fun loving young lady. Lucy was betrothed at birth by her mother to her friend's son, because they were born on the same day a few years apart. Lucy always felt left out or not appreciated by her family. At the Annual Community Ball she meets an adventurous and charming young man Tyler. Through adventures and misadventures she fall in love with him. Hidden truths and misleading information she is hurt by lies. Meeting and helping Miss Poole find her true love, after being forced to go with a evil money hungry fortune hunter, Lucy finds herself wanting the same for herself. Love does find a way to get good people together. A most enjoyable story.
January 9, 2024
Oh my words the puppy was genious!! I looked the costume. Now for the rest of the syory.... I did not realize until several chapters in what series this book was with. The first book in this series is happening at the same time. It was with that in mind at about half way through I realized that was the case. I think if I had known that it would have made a better read starting at the beginning. I really enjoyed the interplay between the main two characters. The family is just awesome. How protective they are of each other should be required when raising kids!!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with guidelines.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with guidelines.
January 21, 2024
This is one you never saw coming! Tyler aka St John Gore Earl of Eddleston!
Lucy Vale knows him as Tyler the mysterious man who leads her into all sorts of escapades!
After several adventures Lucy finds out when Tyler Aka Ed is she believes he’s made a fool out of her!
There is an evil unscrupulous man in Blackhaven who will stop at nothing to marry a rich heiress!
When Lucy and Tyler disrupt his plans they have no idea how vindictive and revengeful he will be!
Tyler will stop at nothing to win Lucy and Lucy goes to great lengths to help a friend!
If you want nonstop action with some steam and intrigue then you are definitely in the right place! Love this family and of course the author is amazing! Bravo who’s next?
Lucy Vale knows him as Tyler the mysterious man who leads her into all sorts of escapades!
After several adventures Lucy finds out when Tyler Aka Ed is she believes he’s made a fool out of her!
There is an evil unscrupulous man in Blackhaven who will stop at nothing to marry a rich heiress!
When Lucy and Tyler disrupt his plans they have no idea how vindictive and revengeful he will be!
Tyler will stop at nothing to win Lucy and Lucy goes to great lengths to help a friend!
If you want nonstop action with some steam and intrigue then you are definitely in the right place! Love this family and of course the author is amazing! Bravo who’s next?
December 1, 2024
Lucy Vale attends her first ball and ends up having a night of adventure with the mysterious Walter Travis. They kiss, and she's lost. But his name isn't really Walter Travis, and he's involved in a political movement that aims to benefit the working class. It requires secrecy on his part, making it difficult for him to follow any romantic inclinations he might have.
Lucy struggles with the knowledge that she's betrothed to a man she's never met, while feeling an attraction to Travis. The villain in this story is almost cartoonishly evil. Lucy must find a way to save her friend from his clutches.
Mary Lancaster is absolutely wonderful at writing dialogue and creating characters. This was much more enjoyable than Book 1.
Lucy struggles with the knowledge that she's betrothed to a man she's never met, while feeling an attraction to Travis. The villain in this story is almost cartoonishly evil. Lucy must find a way to save her friend from his clutches.
Mary Lancaster is absolutely wonderful at writing dialogue and creating characters. This was much more enjoyable than Book 1.
February 9, 2024
How awful to be betrothed as infants by your parents to someone you have never met because it would be an advantageous marriage. Thus was the case for Lucy Vale. From birth her marriage had been planned to a wealthy Earl. She had no chance to spread her wings, have a season or fall in love. Everything was prearranged.
St.John Gore the Earl of Eddington was footloose and fancy free. Being male was under no hurry to marry. There were no social constraints on men and time frame when it came to marriage. as long as her could produce a heir, he was free to live as he chose. So he lived his life for politics and gave no thought to Lucy.
St.John Gore the Earl of Eddington was footloose and fancy free. Being male was under no hurry to marry. There were no social constraints on men and time frame when it came to marriage. as long as her could produce a heir, he was free to live as he chose. So he lived his life for politics and gave no thought to Lucy.
July 29, 2024
Fun and Love
I absolutely loved Lucy and Tyler’s story. He was there to help someone and find evidence that his sister did not commit suicide. Lucy has a free spirit and when he spots her at the assembly he knew he needed to get to know her. What mischief can they get into while having fun. Lucy was curious about Tyler but was having an adventure. When explained why he was following Irving she understood. When Lucy sees that this Irving character was trying to marry an heiress she knew she needed to stop it.
But then she finds out who Tyler really is and is devastated she was lied to.
A wonderful story with a perfect ending.
I absolutely loved Lucy and Tyler’s story. He was there to help someone and find evidence that his sister did not commit suicide. Lucy has a free spirit and when he spots her at the assembly he knew he needed to get to know her. What mischief can they get into while having fun. Lucy was curious about Tyler but was having an adventure. When explained why he was following Irving she understood. When Lucy sees that this Irving character was trying to marry an heiress she knew she needed to stop it.
But then she finds out who Tyler really is and is devastated she was lied to.
A wonderful story with a perfect ending.
November 17, 2024
Novels 1 & 2 Interweave Flawlessly
The first two books in this series are each beautifully told, but together they become truly special. They center around two members of the Vale family during the same eventful several weeks in 1816. The events, social or weather, are deftly approached from different perspectives. I liked the first book, but the addition of the layers in the second book created a stand out. Also the spark between the Vale couples and hints of matches to come were pitch perfect.
The first two books in this series are each beautifully told, but together they become truly special. They center around two members of the Vale family during the same eventful several weeks in 1816. The events, social or weather, are deftly approached from different perspectives. I liked the first book, but the addition of the layers in the second book created a stand out. Also the spark between the Vale couples and hints of matches to come were pitch perfect.
January 19, 2024
When your marriage has been arranged since birth, it takes all the joy out of a London season. This is what our heroine faces in this historical romance. Adventures and excitement is what she wants before doing her duty to her family.
Our hero is a mischievous trouble maker, hiding in plain sight.
This is the second book in a series, but easily read on its own. There is a lot of fun and some danger in this fascinating story.
Great fun.
Our hero is a mischievous trouble maker, hiding in plain sight.
This is the second book in a series, but easily read on its own. There is a lot of fun and some danger in this fascinating story.
Great fun.
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