Taming Lord Truist: Book 2 of the Strong Regency Women Duo

by Regina Jeffers, Linda Addington (editor)

“The very first moment I beheld him, my heart was irrecoverably gone.” - Jane Austen

Miss Eleanor Wilder has admired Lord Augustus Truist since she was a young girl. He had once protected her from an older boy who had meant to strike her. Now, she requires his protection This time, it is from her guardian, a cousin who means to marry Eleanor off to a man more that twice Ella’s age in order to keep Eleanor’s fortune in the family. As she will soon be one and twenty, Eleanor must convince Lord Truist to marry her himself, rather than see all her fortune go to a ne’er-do-well.

Lord Truist must save his family from disgrace and a touch of poverty by marrying an heiress of whom his mother approves, but he finds repugnant. However, when Miss Wilder offers him her fortune with no strings attached—a marriage of convenience—how can he refuse? As his countess, the lady would have the protection she required, and he would have the freedom to enjoy his long-time mistress, Miss Sarah Darling, without complaints.

How was he to know that the new Lady Truist not only loved him but was quite perfect in ways he did not realize he required?

285 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 11, 2024

About the author

Regina Jeffers, an award-winning author of historical cozy mysteries, Austenesque sequels and retellings, as well as Regency era romances, has worn many hats over her lifetime: daughter, student, military brat, wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, tax preparer, journalist, choreographer, Broadway dancer, theatre director, history buff, grant writer, media literacy consultant, and author. Living outside of Charlotte, NC, Jeffers writes novels that take the ordinary and adds a bit of mayhem, while mastering tension in her own life with a bit of gardening and the exuberance of her “grand joys.”

Reviews

[Jean Stillman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I adored this book! Taming Lord Truist is the newest Regency Romance from Ms. Regina Jeffers and Book 2 of her Strong Regency Women series. The author's ok description gives the reader an excellent synopsis of what to expect. So, let me get right into what I loved most about this book.

First, the characters were so memorable! The main female character, Eleanor (Ella), is so likable. She is not only strong but is also courageous and intelligent. Her character indicates she can rise to any occasion, and sadly, she must. I rooted for her throughout! The main male character, Augustus, took time to grow on me. There were too many things about him which irrated me, sometimes beyond words. But, as I said, he grew on me. The subcharacters of Lord and Lady Lindale were fabulous additions, as we met them in Book One, Loving Lord Lindmore. And lesser characters, which were vital to the plot, were unlikable. The reader can determine how, as I do not wish to give too much away. Let me just say jaw-dropping.

Next, the plotting was so well planned and executed! There was plenty of action, with twists and surprises to the book's conclusion, to happily keep me entertained. It was outstanding!

And last, I love that this author brings us a history lesson in every book. She does not disappoint in this one. Many may not know this, but Ms. Jeffers is an avid gardener, and she pulls from her own love and experience in this area to add depth to Eleanor's character.

I highly recommend this book to romance fans of all ages. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did.