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A Sapphire Season
Lady Mirabella Tirel, the beautiful daughter of the Marquess of Camarden, takes a practical approach to love since a dashing captain broke her heart at age seventeen. Now at almost twenty-two years old, she has decided to endure one last London season to secure a suitable engagement and begin a simple life in the country.
477 pages, Library Binding
First published August 11, 2015
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Lynn Morris
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Lynn Morris (born 1954) was a Christian fiction author. She was the daughter of Gilbert Morris and co-wrote with him on some of her books.
Series:
* Cheney Duvall, M.D. (with Gilbert Morris)
* Cheney and Shiloh: The Inheritance (with Gilbert Morris)
* The Creole (with Gilbert Morris)
* Omega (with Gilbert Morris and Alan Morris)
Lynn Morris (born 1954) was a Christian fiction author. She was the daughter of Gilbert Morris and co-wrote with him on some of her books.
Series:
* Cheney Duvall, M.D. (with Gilbert Morris)
* Cheney and Shiloh: The Inheritance (with Gilbert Morris)
* The Creole (with Gilbert Morris)
* Omega (with Gilbert Morris and Alan Morris)
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June 23, 2017
by Andrea Renee Cox
This book was not my preferred style of reading at all. In fact, is was basically the complete opposite of the style of book I enjoy.
A Sapphire Season was shallow, vain fluff. Only the last three chapters (including the epilogue) held any depth, and by then, it was much too late for me to care. Two of the last three chapters (including the epilogue) were basically summaries of what happened over a long period of time, to let the reader know what happened to the characters. This seemed so out of place compared to the rest of the book. Back to the shallow, vain fluff, Mirabella often claimed not to be shallow, selfish, snobbish, or vain, yet her speech and actions on every page of the novel declared that she in fact was all of those things. She bossed everyone around; talked almost exclusively about ball gowns, gossip, her own dance card, and why she wanted to marry each man on her list; she forced her best friend to take her charity gowns and commands at nearly every turn; and she expected everyone to do as she asked when she asked it. Because of Mirabella alone, I disliked this book.
But there's more piled on top of that, unfortunately.
Gossip and clamoring for spots on dance cards dominated the conversation, and the narration was saturated with history dumps about each new character and their family history, oftentimes interrupting the pace of a conversation, which, of course, ground the scene to a sudden halt. Once I figured out what these history dumps were, I skipped the rest of them entirely as they were unnecessary to the scene or my knowledge bank for the story.
Mirabella preferred wearing a man's dressing gown rather than a woman's. This was strange and most likely historically inaccurate. Even stranger was it that "in it she... sometimes even went outdoors." That would definitely have been historically inaccurate. A woman would not have been seen outside in men's clothing during the chosen time period.
Many times, it seemed like Josephine was made to be stupid or uninformed solely to convey gobs of information to the reader. Those moments were tough to absorb for the sheer amount of information being shoved into my skull. I'm not sure how Josephine did it.
Characters quoted books and plays at every turn, which was way too often for my taste.
All of the other characters gladly took Mirabella's abuse (she controlled everyone in her world). This made her maid the most refreshing character, simply because she spoke back to her, which is not a trait I like, but at least she wasn't taking the abuse.
The faith thread was ultra-light and nearly nonexistent... until the last two or three chapters. If it hasn't been built up throughout the story, what's the point of bringing it in so late in the story?
Point of view was a major issue in this book. The first fifty percent was a terrible omniscient thing. Then there were two defined third-person points of view. After that, the terrible omniscient thing came back. In chapter seventeen, a completely new third-person point of view was introduced only so two non-lead characters could conspire about the leads... though they ended up not acting on their conspiratorial ideas anyway; therefore, I failed to see the point of that entire scene on conspiracy.
Characters apologized left and right for the tiniest reasons. It was quite exhausting, really. People don't apologize that often to each other in real life.
"Mirabella had been a Christian all her life." This statement was biblically inaccurate, since Jesus Christ said one must be "born again," meaning to be converted to Christianity after one was born into the world, rather than at the same time.
There were lots and lots of run-on sentences.
Giles seemed to be courting a Miss Smythe through a lot of the story, but then he claimed to have never been in that close of a relationship with her. Why, then, did they have their heads close together as they whispered to each other over dinner? For the time period, this was a sure sign of a courtship and impending betrothal. If he never intended to become betrothed to Miss Smythe, he shouldn't have strung her along (which is what it seemed like he was doing to me). His behavior contradicted who he had been earlier in the story, and it seemed to be that way only so the lead female would misunderstand his intentions.
Overall, this author's writing tactics were poorly hidden, and the story was meatless high-society frippery.
Content advisory:
* open gossip about affairs; two leads joke about pursuing an affair themselves
* alcohol usage on a nightly basis by a supposedly Christian character
* gambling
* a scene of pre-marital relations was spoken of, though it did not involve a lead character
The cover of this book was beautiful and enticing. That was my favorite thing about this entire book.
I receive complimentary books from publishers, publicists, authors, and sites like Netgalley, Litfuse Publicity Group, and Blogging for Books. They do not require me to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
This book was not my preferred style of reading at all. In fact, is was basically the complete opposite of the style of book I enjoy.
A Sapphire Season was shallow, vain fluff. Only the last three chapters (including the epilogue) held any depth, and by then, it was much too late for me to care. Two of the last three chapters (including the epilogue) were basically summaries of what happened over a long period of time, to let the reader know what happened to the characters. This seemed so out of place compared to the rest of the book. Back to the shallow, vain fluff, Mirabella often claimed not to be shallow, selfish, snobbish, or vain, yet her speech and actions on every page of the novel declared that she in fact was all of those things. She bossed everyone around; talked almost exclusively about ball gowns, gossip, her own dance card, and why she wanted to marry each man on her list; she forced her best friend to take her charity gowns and commands at nearly every turn; and she expected everyone to do as she asked when she asked it. Because of Mirabella alone, I disliked this book.
But there's more piled on top of that, unfortunately.
Gossip and clamoring for spots on dance cards dominated the conversation, and the narration was saturated with history dumps about each new character and their family history, oftentimes interrupting the pace of a conversation, which, of course, ground the scene to a sudden halt. Once I figured out what these history dumps were, I skipped the rest of them entirely as they were unnecessary to the scene or my knowledge bank for the story.
Mirabella preferred wearing a man's dressing gown rather than a woman's. This was strange and most likely historically inaccurate. Even stranger was it that "in it she... sometimes even went outdoors." That would definitely have been historically inaccurate. A woman would not have been seen outside in men's clothing during the chosen time period.
Many times, it seemed like Josephine was made to be stupid or uninformed solely to convey gobs of information to the reader. Those moments were tough to absorb for the sheer amount of information being shoved into my skull. I'm not sure how Josephine did it.
Characters quoted books and plays at every turn, which was way too often for my taste.
All of the other characters gladly took Mirabella's abuse (she controlled everyone in her world). This made her maid the most refreshing character, simply because she spoke back to her, which is not a trait I like, but at least she wasn't taking the abuse.
The faith thread was ultra-light and nearly nonexistent... until the last two or three chapters. If it hasn't been built up throughout the story, what's the point of bringing it in so late in the story?
Point of view was a major issue in this book. The first fifty percent was a terrible omniscient thing. Then there were two defined third-person points of view. After that, the terrible omniscient thing came back. In chapter seventeen, a completely new third-person point of view was introduced only so two non-lead characters could conspire about the leads... though they ended up not acting on their conspiratorial ideas anyway; therefore, I failed to see the point of that entire scene on conspiracy.
Characters apologized left and right for the tiniest reasons. It was quite exhausting, really. People don't apologize that often to each other in real life.
"Mirabella had been a Christian all her life." This statement was biblically inaccurate, since Jesus Christ said one must be "born again," meaning to be converted to Christianity after one was born into the world, rather than at the same time.
There were lots and lots of run-on sentences.
Giles seemed to be courting a Miss Smythe through a lot of the story, but then he claimed to have never been in that close of a relationship with her. Why, then, did they have their heads close together as they whispered to each other over dinner? For the time period, this was a sure sign of a courtship and impending betrothal. If he never intended to become betrothed to Miss Smythe, he shouldn't have strung her along (which is what it seemed like he was doing to me). His behavior contradicted who he had been earlier in the story, and it seemed to be that way only so the lead female would misunderstand his intentions.
Overall, this author's writing tactics were poorly hidden, and the story was meatless high-society frippery.
Content advisory:
* open gossip about affairs; two leads joke about pursuing an affair themselves
* alcohol usage on a nightly basis by a supposedly Christian character
* gambling
* a scene of pre-marital relations was spoken of, though it did not involve a lead character
The cover of this book was beautiful and enticing. That was my favorite thing about this entire book.
I receive complimentary books from publishers, publicists, authors, and sites like Netgalley, Litfuse Publicity Group, and Blogging for Books. They do not require me to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
January 20, 2020
A good old fashioned regency with likeable characters. I enjoy this author's approach to romance; it somewhat sneaks in the back door instead of barging through the front! A light enjoyable read.
2nd time reading: Still as enjoyable as the first time I read it. It's quite fluffy but I've so enjoyed it. It's not "romancey" and most of the story is told from Mirabella's point of view. I certainly feel like I've had my own turn at a "Season" with loads of delightful humorous discussions and superb descriptions!
2nd time reading: Still as enjoyable as the first time I read it. It's quite fluffy but I've so enjoyed it. It's not "romancey" and most of the story is told from Mirabella's point of view. I certainly feel like I've had my own turn at a "Season" with loads of delightful humorous discussions and superb descriptions!
September 13, 2025
It was okay… It’s kind of a slow book but I got into it about 100 pages in. I didn’t really like the personality of the main character and there were some VERY cringy scenes. Overall I would give it 3.75 ⭐️
July 24, 2015
Mirabella Tirel knew what she thought was love. But that came to naught and now five years later she is looking to make a match once and for all. As she wades into the sometimes uncertain and corrupt waters of London society, Mirabella learns valuable lessons of life - and it is not arguing with friend about fashion.
In the books, the songs, the poems and the movies, the characters fall for a pretty/handsome face. But me? I fall for pretty book covers. I LOVE the color combinations of the cover art. If I were into the period dress I would go out and make the characters dress for myself. By now you're probably wondering why nothing is being said about the content...it was one of those books that wasn't horrible but wasn't very good either. For one thing the characters were shallow, somewhat realistic in that respect, but very shallow. I never really felt a connection to any of them and soon found myself skimming all the details. It's a nice read if one has some extra time on their hands (to which I say, HA! I would love to have some extra time. And moving on.) so it is still a recommendable title.
DISCLAIMER: In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising” we would like to note that we received an electronic copy of “A Sapphire Season” provided by the publishers, FaithWords, in exchange for our honest review.
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In the books, the songs, the poems and the movies, the characters fall for a pretty/handsome face. But me? I fall for pretty book covers. I LOVE the color combinations of the cover art. If I were into the period dress I would go out and make the characters dress for myself. By now you're probably wondering why nothing is being said about the content...it was one of those books that wasn't horrible but wasn't very good either. For one thing the characters were shallow, somewhat realistic in that respect, but very shallow. I never really felt a connection to any of them and soon found myself skimming all the details. It's a nice read if one has some extra time on their hands (to which I say, HA! I would love to have some extra time. And moving on.) so it is still a recommendable title.
DISCLAIMER: In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising” we would like to note that we received an electronic copy of “A Sapphire Season” provided by the publishers, FaithWords, in exchange for our honest review.
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July 24, 2023
-LOVED the faith scenes, at first I was upset when there were barley any mentions of prayer and The Bible in the beginning and middle, but then I saw what the author was doing. Examples of when we follow our own path and make our own plans instead of seek God's plans leads to Trouble! And when the characters started praying it was wonderful, I actually cheered out loud so...yes, this isn't book to read in a public place maybe....or perhaps it's just me. :)
-HIGHLY entertaining!
-Sweet characters and intriguing plot!
-EXCELLENT writing and reminiscent of a great Jane Austen!
Jeremiah 29:11
-HIGHLY entertaining!
-Sweet characters and intriguing plot!
-EXCELLENT writing and reminiscent of a great Jane Austen!
Jeremiah 29:11
November 15, 2015
A Sapphire Season is set within the Regency era; an era within which I can claim no expertise. I couldn't even begin to tell you whether the clothes, food, conversational topics, entertainments, and courting rituals are period correct or not. I can tell you that they felt that way. Many of the period terms were unfamiliar to me. More than once I have been grateful for my ebook reader as all that I need to do is click on a word and it will instantly provide me with a definition. I find that I am far more likely to discover what an unfamiliar term means when I don't have to go hunt for it in a dictionary. There is great value in the exercise of learning new terms and the convenience of the quick dictionary access means that I will investigate it, for which the book proves richer.
When giving my opinion on this book it must be tempered with the understanding that this is not a preferred genre of mine. Every once in awhile I will pick up a book of this nature and be reminded again that I like these books primarily because they are light and breezy; I dislike them for their predictability and that they are often vapid.
A Sapphire Season revolves around Lady Mirabella who is a kind hearted young lady and a true friend. She has decided that she is going to announce, via the ever successful method of good gossip, that she is seeking a marriage partner during the London social season. Mirabella will turn twenty-two during this season, her fifth, which is verging on the edge of being considered an old maid wherein marriage prospects will decline. She is fully desirable in position, beauty, deportment, and wit but had removed herself from the marriage market due to an earlier heartbreak. She has come to believe that she cannot obtain a love filled marriage and so is seeking the alternative; an amenable husband with good prospects. What her mind believes is at war with her heart.
Lynn Morris writes cleanly, articulately, and enjoyably. Giles and Lady Rosalind FitzGeorge were my favorite characters. Giles for his patience, honor, and strength. Lady FitzGeorge for her unconventional and fun manner.
This is marketed as a Christian fiction book. I did see a few references to God which toward the end become a bit more pronounced but I don't see the characters, particularly Mirabella the protagonist, as an example of a true believer in the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. This book leans towards a modern American degradation of the gospel; it presents a weak understanding of what it means to trust in Jesus and walk with Him. It smacks a bit of the prosperity gospel which, in an incredibly over simplified description, means that it assumes that if I follow Jesus then I will get what I want out of life. This makes the assumption that God’s purpose is for making my life better instead of God creating me for the purpose of serving Him no matter the outcome or cost. It assumes that God’s love toward me is to have my life filled with peace and joy in having life turn out the way I want. It is forgetting that God calls us to peace and joy even in the midst of trials and in fact, this is how our perseverance in faith is proven. He created us solely for the purpose of worship.
Overall I found that A Sapphire Season followed the story lines of Christian love stories perfectly, which is a negative for me. On the positive side, Lynn Morris has a writing style that is clean and the story has a good flow. It has very likable characters and some delightful repartee. It is a quick and light read that is good for a lazy, relaxing kind of day.
I was given this eARC in exchange for my honest opinion. My many thanks to Lynn Morris and her publisher for this privilege.
For all of my reviews visit Blessed and Bewildered
When giving my opinion on this book it must be tempered with the understanding that this is not a preferred genre of mine. Every once in awhile I will pick up a book of this nature and be reminded again that I like these books primarily because they are light and breezy; I dislike them for their predictability and that they are often vapid.
A Sapphire Season revolves around Lady Mirabella who is a kind hearted young lady and a true friend. She has decided that she is going to announce, via the ever successful method of good gossip, that she is seeking a marriage partner during the London social season. Mirabella will turn twenty-two during this season, her fifth, which is verging on the edge of being considered an old maid wherein marriage prospects will decline. She is fully desirable in position, beauty, deportment, and wit but had removed herself from the marriage market due to an earlier heartbreak. She has come to believe that she cannot obtain a love filled marriage and so is seeking the alternative; an amenable husband with good prospects. What her mind believes is at war with her heart.
Lynn Morris writes cleanly, articulately, and enjoyably. Giles and Lady Rosalind FitzGeorge were my favorite characters. Giles for his patience, honor, and strength. Lady FitzGeorge for her unconventional and fun manner.
This is marketed as a Christian fiction book. I did see a few references to God which toward the end become a bit more pronounced but I don't see the characters, particularly Mirabella the protagonist, as an example of a true believer in the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. This book leans towards a modern American degradation of the gospel; it presents a weak understanding of what it means to trust in Jesus and walk with Him. It smacks a bit of the prosperity gospel which, in an incredibly over simplified description, means that it assumes that if I follow Jesus then I will get what I want out of life. This makes the assumption that God’s purpose is for making my life better instead of God creating me for the purpose of serving Him no matter the outcome or cost. It assumes that God’s love toward me is to have my life filled with peace and joy in having life turn out the way I want. It is forgetting that God calls us to peace and joy even in the midst of trials and in fact, this is how our perseverance in faith is proven. He created us solely for the purpose of worship.
Overall I found that A Sapphire Season followed the story lines of Christian love stories perfectly, which is a negative for me. On the positive side, Lynn Morris has a writing style that is clean and the story has a good flow. It has very likable characters and some delightful repartee. It is a quick and light read that is good for a lazy, relaxing kind of day.
I was given this eARC in exchange for my honest opinion. My many thanks to Lynn Morris and her publisher for this privilege.
For all of my reviews visit Blessed and Bewildered
April 4, 2016
For starters, it was I think pleasant to find a Regency Romance story which does not rely on various plot devices such as espionage, political intrigue, or some kind of threat from criminal activities to crank up the drama. There was no mystery, no fast-paced action- no murders, kidnappings or treasonable plots. For some, that might be a bad thing- but I didn’t really mind it.
I could describe the story as a simple, plain, old fashioned Regency that is more character driven than plot driven, and does as it promised- focusing on the heroine’s attempts to find a husband in one particular season. In some ways, actually, I think some Regencies focus too much on the sensational or dramatic, and so it’s good to find one that just offers a simple story which was still enjoyable.
The downside for me, was that I sometimes found it a little hard to follow. I think perhaps that there were too many characters, and so it was hard to keep up with their interactions to one another and their activities. Sometimes I found myself forgetting who X and Y actually were and how they were related to other characters, which cannot be a good thing.
Also, alongside a few annoying Americanisms that intruded upon an otherwise solid and credible period setting (I’m fairly certain that nineteenth century Englishmen did not describe distances in urban areas in ‘blocks’), I think perhaps I had some issue with the heroine Mirabella. In some ways, she was everything a Regency heroine could be- but in other ways, she came across as very fickle, indecisive and rather priggish.
She seemed to lead men on, with her known intent of finding a husband, court them and seem keen on them- and then totally go off them for sometimes the most trivial of reasons, whilst still holding a flame for the distant hero. I mean, was she really trying to find a husband or not? As it seemed as if nobody but the guy she fancied all along could ever be good enough…..yet it was obvious that they would get together in the end.
Overall this was an enjoyable book, the Christian theme well delivered without being clichéd or too contrived, and the period details I felt added to the story. I would certainly recommend for fans of Regency and Romance.
I received a copy of this book free from the publisher via Netgalley in return for review. I was not required to write a positive one and all opinions expressed are my own.
I could describe the story as a simple, plain, old fashioned Regency that is more character driven than plot driven, and does as it promised- focusing on the heroine’s attempts to find a husband in one particular season. In some ways, actually, I think some Regencies focus too much on the sensational or dramatic, and so it’s good to find one that just offers a simple story which was still enjoyable.
The downside for me, was that I sometimes found it a little hard to follow. I think perhaps that there were too many characters, and so it was hard to keep up with their interactions to one another and their activities. Sometimes I found myself forgetting who X and Y actually were and how they were related to other characters, which cannot be a good thing.
Also, alongside a few annoying Americanisms that intruded upon an otherwise solid and credible period setting (I’m fairly certain that nineteenth century Englishmen did not describe distances in urban areas in ‘blocks’), I think perhaps I had some issue with the heroine Mirabella. In some ways, she was everything a Regency heroine could be- but in other ways, she came across as very fickle, indecisive and rather priggish.
She seemed to lead men on, with her known intent of finding a husband, court them and seem keen on them- and then totally go off them for sometimes the most trivial of reasons, whilst still holding a flame for the distant hero. I mean, was she really trying to find a husband or not? As it seemed as if nobody but the guy she fancied all along could ever be good enough…..yet it was obvious that they would get together in the end.
Overall this was an enjoyable book, the Christian theme well delivered without being clichéd or too contrived, and the period details I felt added to the story. I would certainly recommend for fans of Regency and Romance.
I received a copy of this book free from the publisher via Netgalley in return for review. I was not required to write a positive one and all opinions expressed are my own.
January 30, 2016
Unfortunately, and unexpectedly, a big let-down. I wasn't ever convinced that Giles actually loved Mirabella, because it took 1/3 of the book before there was even a hint of it. No sidelong glances, no sighs heaved in her presence...I wasn't convinced of anything except that they saw each other as brother and sister. When the "romance" finally happened, I was already too caught up in the whole sibling idea to feel anything other than a sense of ickyness.
I never did like Mirabella. She's spoiled, stuck-up (though she does condescend to stay friends with the vicar's kids whom she grew up with), and she's sillier than any heroine I've ever read. I doubt she has two brain cells to rub together, with the exception of when she's cataloging the pros and cons of the men she's hoping to entice. Gag.
Giles was weak and annoying. That's all I can even think of for him. Blah.
Overall, I did not enjoy this and will not be pursuing any more if this becomes a series.
I never did like Mirabella. She's spoiled, stuck-up (though she does condescend to stay friends with the vicar's kids whom she grew up with), and she's sillier than any heroine I've ever read. I doubt she has two brain cells to rub together, with the exception of when she's cataloging the pros and cons of the men she's hoping to entice. Gag.
Giles was weak and annoying. That's all I can even think of for him. Blah.
Overall, I did not enjoy this and will not be pursuing any more if this becomes a series.
January 20, 2020
I loved the character of Mirabella. She was empathetic, genuinely nice, grateful for what she had, acknowledged her privilege, and helped others. Truly remarkable. By no means was she perfect, she still cared to much about clothes, jewelry, looking beautiful, the polite society, dancing partners, balls, choosing a husband with the help of charts, and other superfluous stuff. I also liked some of the other characters, like Colette, Josephine, Mirabella's mother, Lady Camarden, and Aunt Tirel. Although, Colette disappeared very soon and Aunt Tirel was seen three times in the whole book.
Now, what I didn't like stood out to me more than what I liked.
1. The protagonists did not share much time together in the book itself. What I mean is that she kept thinking that they were always together, but they were not, at least I didn't see it. I know that they were old friends, so the author may have thought that all the witty banters when they were 'onscreen' and some memories/flashbacks were enough 'showing' of their relationship, but in my opinion, they lacked time together *for me* to see. Especially after she realizes she's in love with him.
2. At certain point the book seemed to have been hacked by a super religious person. They kept citing the bible, the scriptures, thinking about God, mentioning God, her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, her heavenly Father (or something of the sort), how she's one of the Lord's blessed sheep, how the most precious gift that God has given them is marriage (between a man and a woman of course), how they will go to heaven, her praying, praying, and praying. A little annoying to me in particular, as I am not a religious person. But to each, their own.
3. Caro Lamb and Lord Byron. So unnecessary. To me, at least.
4. The ending. Way too rushed, especially when compared to the narration of the rest of the book.
Please excuse any misspellings or grammatical errors I may have made.
Now, what I didn't like stood out to me more than what I liked.
1. The protagonists did not share much time together in the book itself. What I mean is that she kept thinking that they were always together, but they were not, at least I didn't see it. I know that they were old friends, so the author may have thought that all the witty banters when they were 'onscreen' and some memories/flashbacks were enough 'showing' of their relationship, but in my opinion, they lacked time together *for me* to see. Especially after she realizes she's in love with him.
2. At certain point the book seemed to have been hacked by a super religious person. They kept citing the bible, the scriptures, thinking about God, mentioning God, her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, her heavenly Father (or something of the sort), how she's one of the Lord's blessed sheep, how the most precious gift that God has given them is marriage (between a man and a woman of course), how they will go to heaven, her praying, praying, and praying. A little annoying to me in particular, as I am not a religious person. But to each, their own.
3. Caro Lamb and Lord Byron. So unnecessary. To me, at least.
4. The ending. Way too rushed, especially when compared to the narration of the rest of the book.
Please excuse any misspellings or grammatical errors I may have made.
May 10, 2018
Oh dear. I was so disappointed by this book. I love Lynn and Gilbert Morris’ Cheney Duvall, MD series so I was hoping for that caliber of writing. Unfortunately, I didn’t get it. There was no further plot other than Mirabella attending parties and trying to find a husband. But honestly, I wouldn’t have minded as much if I had gotten more romance between the two main characters but most of the interactions were between Mirabella and other guys. But I was interested in how it played out so overall the plot was okay. My main problem is that the writing is clunky. She wanted it to be witty and quick—but then she’d slow everything down by overexplaining the joke. And she’d make Josephine ask overly dumb questions so Mirabella could explain things to the reader. It was obvious and cheesy. It actually read like a children’s novel in some parts because she explained TOO much. Also, I think I got every single detail of every single outfit. She did it well...but she did it too often. And then they’d have giant random chunks of literature and poetry that didn’t contribute much (then would awkwardly have one of the characters offhandedly explain where they came from, of course) It’s like she can describe people and things well but maybe has a harder time making her characters actually talk and act, etc? While I appreciated the maturing of Mirabella in the end, it really look a LONG time and seemed really out of character. She was really vain, spoiled, and shallow for most of the book. Disappointed.
January 11, 2019
I'm surprised that i stuck with this to the end. Guess I'm just a sucker for recency romances. But within the first few pages there were some red flags. The two main characters were described in detail right from the get go. The same phrase was used three times within a couple paragraphs to describe the informality of their dinner group. Clothes and the oh so opulent surroundings were described in great detail constantly through the book. There were history lessons scattered throughout the story along with other details about the different people they come across thatt detracts completely from the story rather than adding to it. Mirabella is an extremely flat, shallow, vain, and rather cliche character that i didn't even like. But she professes many times in the book not to be vain or snobbish, etc. The author relies heavily on dialogue between characters for most of the book and there is little to no deep point of view. The plot is extremely simplistic- absolutely nothing to it other than Mirabella going into town for the season to find a husband, then ends up with who she's supposed to, but who knows why he even likes her. No side plots or intrigue or *anything* - just Mirabella talking about fancy dress and going to balls and such, and deciding if she likes so and so and if he's interested in her, and what about that other guy... and on and on. Blah.
January 15, 2017
3.5 stars- I was very disappointed in the ending of this book. I felt like it was rushed. There's an epilogue that fast forwards 16 years. I didn't even bother reading it because I just wanted to process the ending, which already happened too fast.
I realized that there are some of Austen's "Emma" elements to this novel, but that didn't bother me. As with "The Baron's Honorable Daughter", I appreciated reading about the rules of etiquette during the Regency era. I always find that interesting.
This is a Christian fiction novel. However, it wasn't until the very end that the author really brought that element into the story. I skipped over reading those paragraphs, which weren't too many as to make me irritated, because I disagreed with the author this time regarding the doctrine mentioned.
I realized that there are some of Austen's "Emma" elements to this novel, but that didn't bother me. As with "The Baron's Honorable Daughter", I appreciated reading about the rules of etiquette during the Regency era. I always find that interesting.
This is a Christian fiction novel. However, it wasn't until the very end that the author really brought that element into the story. I skipped over reading those paragraphs, which weren't too many as to make me irritated, because I disagreed with the author this time regarding the doctrine mentioned.
August 23, 2021
I really enjoyed the first half, but towards the end, it really dragged! I think she should have made it either shorter, or developed the plot a bit. The storyline never really got exciting, and I think an added bit of drama would have helped a lot. That said, it reminded me a lot of Jane Austens Emma, and for that I give it three stars.
March 26, 2017
A long time since I read this one, but I just couldn't get into it. Lady Mirabella was simply too much of a Mary Sue for me. The scene with Lord Byron had me in stitches.
August 20, 2017
I enjoyed this book, but it took me a long time to get through it. Mostly because I was reading other things at the same time.
October 16, 2018
I thought that girl was knocked up because of her hand placement on the cover. But no. It was an easy and fast read.
October 20, 2019
Beginning good...eh
August 5, 2015
Who doesn't love a great novel of a romantic love that simply can not be because of circumstances that prevent the two ill fated from becoming a couple? Much like a Jane Austen novel right? One of my favorites being Pride and Prejudice. In A Sapphire Season, from author Lynn Morris, we get a sneak peek into the lives of Lady Mirabella Tirel who is searching for just the right prospective suitor now that she is of age. Never does she ever consider the feelings of her close friend, Sir Giles Knyvet, her childhood friend because that is not a match that either her parents or even Giles for that matter would consider. But the heart knows what the heart wants, and as much as it pains Sir Giles, he must take a back seat and do what he can to ensure that Mirabella finds just the right man in her life, wishing that is was him instead.
Soon the two childhood friends find themselves pulled in opposite directions as three possible suitors appear on the horizon with the hopes of catching Mirabella's heart, while Sir Giles can only stand by the sidelines and watch. He on the other hand has to deal with an outstanding debt of his own family and thus the reason why he can not pursue Mirabella. It is something that demands his full attention if he is to ever have any hope of convincing her to marry him instead, but will he have enough time to right matters before Mirabella makes a decision over whom to marry. Now that she is turning twenty- two, Mirabella knows if she doesn't find someone soon, her hopes for finding a successful match will simply be out of the question. No one will want to marry her if she continues to wait any longer.
Since having her heart broken once before, she has long given up hope that one can ever hope to marry for love, so she hopes that if she can find a suitable match, she might learn to love the man she marries one day. This comes at a time, where society and social standing is what is important and even though Mirabella's parents support her choices, they also have to do what is best based on the time period in which this novel is written, a far different one from the world women have today.
I received A Sapphire Season by Lynn Morris compliments of Faith Words. a division of Hachette Book Groups for my honest opinion. I did not receive any monetary compensation outside a copy of this novel for my honest review and the opinions expressed are simply my own. Fans of traditional regencies will love this novel. It was a first for me from author Lynn Morris and I look forward to more novels from her in the near future. In my opinion I would rate this one a 4 out of 5 stars and even fans of Dowtown Abbey would enjoy this one as well! There is a group reading guide at the conclusion which is perfect for book groups!
Soon the two childhood friends find themselves pulled in opposite directions as three possible suitors appear on the horizon with the hopes of catching Mirabella's heart, while Sir Giles can only stand by the sidelines and watch. He on the other hand has to deal with an outstanding debt of his own family and thus the reason why he can not pursue Mirabella. It is something that demands his full attention if he is to ever have any hope of convincing her to marry him instead, but will he have enough time to right matters before Mirabella makes a decision over whom to marry. Now that she is turning twenty- two, Mirabella knows if she doesn't find someone soon, her hopes for finding a successful match will simply be out of the question. No one will want to marry her if she continues to wait any longer.
Since having her heart broken once before, she has long given up hope that one can ever hope to marry for love, so she hopes that if she can find a suitable match, she might learn to love the man she marries one day. This comes at a time, where society and social standing is what is important and even though Mirabella's parents support her choices, they also have to do what is best based on the time period in which this novel is written, a far different one from the world women have today.
I received A Sapphire Season by Lynn Morris compliments of Faith Words. a division of Hachette Book Groups for my honest opinion. I did not receive any monetary compensation outside a copy of this novel for my honest review and the opinions expressed are simply my own. Fans of traditional regencies will love this novel. It was a first for me from author Lynn Morris and I look forward to more novels from her in the near future. In my opinion I would rate this one a 4 out of 5 stars and even fans of Dowtown Abbey would enjoy this one as well! There is a group reading guide at the conclusion which is perfect for book groups!
February 14, 2016
Lynn Morris in her new book, “A Sapphire Season” published by FaithWords brings us into the life of Lady Mirabella Tirel.
From the back cover: Lynn Morris, bestselling author of The Baron’s Honourable Daughter, once again sweeps readers into the Regency era with striking period detail.
Lady Mirabella Tirel, the beautiful daughter of the Marquess of Camarden, takes a practical approach to love since a dashing captain broke her heart when she was seventeen. Now almost twenty-two, she’s decided to endure one last London season to secure a suitable engagement and begin a simple life in the country.
Sir Giles Knyvet is Mirabella’s oldest friend and her most dependable ally, and he is also secretly in love with her. Yet he he believes he has much to overcome to make their relationship possible. Besides being a mere baronet, Giles aims to settle a large family debt before sharing his feelings with her. But when the glittering Season gets underway and engagement rumors swirl, it complicates the circumstances between Giles and Mirabella. Each has discovered the journey their heart longs to take, but in light of this new developments, will they find a way to follow the right path?
Lynn Morris is the daughter of a master storyteller so it is only natural that she, too, is a master storyteller as well. Normally I have no idea of what was going on in 1813 so I am very grateful to Ms. Morris to let me know without being boring. Mirabella is working from the position that she has had her heart-broken previously, five years earlier. She is still not over it but back then they had to marry so she is going to try during the Season. What she really needs is not a marriage partner what she needs is for God to heal her heart and get her through her grief and sadness. Mirabella and Giles are living, breathing characters that you just fall in love with. Each of them have their own issues that you want God to deal with so that they can have their own romance. This is a marvelous story that draws you deeply into and makes you want to keep flipping the pages to find out what will happen next. Don’t start this book late at night because it will cost you sleep as you will not want to put it down. This book does not disappoint at all.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from FaithWords. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
From the back cover: Lynn Morris, bestselling author of The Baron’s Honourable Daughter, once again sweeps readers into the Regency era with striking period detail.
Lady Mirabella Tirel, the beautiful daughter of the Marquess of Camarden, takes a practical approach to love since a dashing captain broke her heart when she was seventeen. Now almost twenty-two, she’s decided to endure one last London season to secure a suitable engagement and begin a simple life in the country.
Sir Giles Knyvet is Mirabella’s oldest friend and her most dependable ally, and he is also secretly in love with her. Yet he he believes he has much to overcome to make their relationship possible. Besides being a mere baronet, Giles aims to settle a large family debt before sharing his feelings with her. But when the glittering Season gets underway and engagement rumors swirl, it complicates the circumstances between Giles and Mirabella. Each has discovered the journey their heart longs to take, but in light of this new developments, will they find a way to follow the right path?
Lynn Morris is the daughter of a master storyteller so it is only natural that she, too, is a master storyteller as well. Normally I have no idea of what was going on in 1813 so I am very grateful to Ms. Morris to let me know without being boring. Mirabella is working from the position that she has had her heart-broken previously, five years earlier. She is still not over it but back then they had to marry so she is going to try during the Season. What she really needs is not a marriage partner what she needs is for God to heal her heart and get her through her grief and sadness. Mirabella and Giles are living, breathing characters that you just fall in love with. Each of them have their own issues that you want God to deal with so that they can have their own romance. This is a marvelous story that draws you deeply into and makes you want to keep flipping the pages to find out what will happen next. Don’t start this book late at night because it will cost you sleep as you will not want to put it down. This book does not disappoint at all.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from FaithWords. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
August 12, 2015
Lady Mirabella Tirel is the daughter of the Marquess and Marchioness of Camarden. Her close neighbor is Sir Giles Knyvet, the Baronet of Knyveton Hall. Miracle and Giles grew up together and are close friends. The Camarden family is quite wealthy, however, Giles was left with debts when his parents died.
Josephine and Lewin Rosborough are the children of the Reverend and Mrs. Rosborough who also live nearly. All four young people have been friends all of their lives.
When it comes time for Mirabella to go to London for the season, she insists that Josephine accompany her and Giles does the same with Lewin. Mirabella has decided that it is time she found a husband and decided to make her search in a methodical way. She selects three prospective gentlemen and makes lists of their pros and cons. One by one, she eliminates them. Mirabella is lovely young woman and has many admirers. In addition, the Ladies Patronesses of Almack like her and her schedule is very busy. She attends many events with Josephine, Giles and Lewin. Together, they all make many new friends. The story follows her through her interactions with her friends and the gentlemen who admire her. When Mirabella realizes that she has finally found the man she really loves but feels that he is interested in another woman, her heart is broken and she decides to return home early.
This is an in-depth book about each of the Almack's Patronesses, their families and individual quirks. The clothes worn by both the women and men are described in great detail as are the homes and furnishings. We also learn about the foods served at dinner parties and sweet treats found at Gunter’s. The author describes the operas and the outings in the parks. If you are interested in learning more about these things, I think you will truly enjoy this book. The romance story is very sweet and I thoroughly enjoyed all of it. I applaud the author for her hard work and the enormous amount of research she obviously put into writing this book. Don’t miss it!
Josephine and Lewin Rosborough are the children of the Reverend and Mrs. Rosborough who also live nearly. All four young people have been friends all of their lives.
When it comes time for Mirabella to go to London for the season, she insists that Josephine accompany her and Giles does the same with Lewin. Mirabella has decided that it is time she found a husband and decided to make her search in a methodical way. She selects three prospective gentlemen and makes lists of their pros and cons. One by one, she eliminates them. Mirabella is lovely young woman and has many admirers. In addition, the Ladies Patronesses of Almack like her and her schedule is very busy. She attends many events with Josephine, Giles and Lewin. Together, they all make many new friends. The story follows her through her interactions with her friends and the gentlemen who admire her. When Mirabella realizes that she has finally found the man she really loves but feels that he is interested in another woman, her heart is broken and she decides to return home early.
This is an in-depth book about each of the Almack's Patronesses, their families and individual quirks. The clothes worn by both the women and men are described in great detail as are the homes and furnishings. We also learn about the foods served at dinner parties and sweet treats found at Gunter’s. The author describes the operas and the outings in the parks. If you are interested in learning more about these things, I think you will truly enjoy this book. The romance story is very sweet and I thoroughly enjoyed all of it. I applaud the author for her hard work and the enormous amount of research she obviously put into writing this book. Don’t miss it!
August 23, 2015
Full review found at The Life & Times of a Book Addict Blog.
RATING 3.5 out of 5.
A Sapphire Season was such a sweet story to read. Mirabella and Giles have grown up together and have a very close friendship. So naturally when the season starts they decide to go to London together with two of their friends. Mirabella has a plan. In lieu of marrying for love, she makes a list of all the best possible matches she thinks would be suitable. She soon discovers the list may not be the greatest idea and it isn’t so easy finding someone you are compatible with. While she is narrowing down her list of potential suitors, Giles has been busy himself, catching the eye of a particular woman that ends up making Mirabella a little jealous.
I really enjoying Mirabella and Giles together. They had a fun witty banter that showed perfectly how close they were. Though I would’ve thought one of them or both would’ve realized their feelings a little sooner than they did.
Sometimes love comes unexpectedly and to a person you might have never thought that way before. A Sapphire Season is a good example of that. The story was easy to follow and the characters were likable. I’m a sucker for good historical fiction romances, especially involving childhood friends. If you enjoy reading clean historical fiction romances then you will want to take a look at A Sapphire Season.
**I received this book on behalf of the publisher. However the opinions in the review are solely my own.**
RATING 3.5 out of 5.
A Sapphire Season was such a sweet story to read. Mirabella and Giles have grown up together and have a very close friendship. So naturally when the season starts they decide to go to London together with two of their friends. Mirabella has a plan. In lieu of marrying for love, she makes a list of all the best possible matches she thinks would be suitable. She soon discovers the list may not be the greatest idea and it isn’t so easy finding someone you are compatible with. While she is narrowing down her list of potential suitors, Giles has been busy himself, catching the eye of a particular woman that ends up making Mirabella a little jealous.
I really enjoying Mirabella and Giles together. They had a fun witty banter that showed perfectly how close they were. Though I would’ve thought one of them or both would’ve realized their feelings a little sooner than they did.
Sometimes love comes unexpectedly and to a person you might have never thought that way before. A Sapphire Season is a good example of that. The story was easy to follow and the characters were likable. I’m a sucker for good historical fiction romances, especially involving childhood friends. If you enjoy reading clean historical fiction romances then you will want to take a look at A Sapphire Season.
**I received this book on behalf of the publisher. However the opinions in the review are solely my own.**
July 23, 2015
A Sapphire Season by Lynn Morris is a very well done Regency novel, and I must say I loved the close connection the daughter had with her parents. Now I'm dying to read her other Regency novel!
Mirabella Tirel, the daughter of a marquess, is finally ready to get married so she decides to announce her intention to someone who can spread the word right at the beginning of the season. Immediately, she has three very good prospects. But as she examines them, she begins to wonder if she made a terrible mistake.
Giles Knyvet, lifelong friend to Lady Mirabella, keeps his mouth shut when Bella broadcasts her goal of marriage to everyone in polite society. Wishing his situation was different so that he could marry her, he decides to back off while she searches for her life partner. But will he be able to withstand seeing her with someone else?
I was incredibly happy to read a novel from this time period where the main character is kind with parents who love her instead of trying to sell her off to the highest bidder. I found it refreshing since the majority of stories are written the other way. Plus, I connected more to the story and it's characters because there wasn't this huge drama. Also, the banter was perfect for that time period. It transported me back in time, but then left me bereft when I was finished. Now I have to watch some Jane Austen movies to make up for it. What a chore... ;-) I definitely recommend this to any Regency fans.
I was given this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Mirabella Tirel, the daughter of a marquess, is finally ready to get married so she decides to announce her intention to someone who can spread the word right at the beginning of the season. Immediately, she has three very good prospects. But as she examines them, she begins to wonder if she made a terrible mistake.
Giles Knyvet, lifelong friend to Lady Mirabella, keeps his mouth shut when Bella broadcasts her goal of marriage to everyone in polite society. Wishing his situation was different so that he could marry her, he decides to back off while she searches for her life partner. But will he be able to withstand seeing her with someone else?
I was incredibly happy to read a novel from this time period where the main character is kind with parents who love her instead of trying to sell her off to the highest bidder. I found it refreshing since the majority of stories are written the other way. Plus, I connected more to the story and it's characters because there wasn't this huge drama. Also, the banter was perfect for that time period. It transported me back in time, but then left me bereft when I was finished. Now I have to watch some Jane Austen movies to make up for it. What a chore... ;-) I definitely recommend this to any Regency fans.
I was given this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
August 19, 2015
Coming off of a hectic week of party planning and a new job, Lynn Morris's A Sapphire Season is a terrific way to unwind. A sweet, inspirational regency-set romance was indeed what the doctor ordered. This foray into regency is a sight better than the first book in the series and is reminiscent of Jane Austen's Emma.
Mirabella's and Giles's friendship is so endearing.The dialogue between Mirabella and her life-long friend Giles is fun to read. Their banter is lively, teasing, and authentic just as a conversation you would share with your closest friend. It's entertaining to see the staid regency world of ballrooms, seasons, and carriage rides with a lighter feel.
In spite of some really fast-pacing (sometimes months would pass in the span of a few paragraphs) Morris definitely impressed me with this Regency romance. Even though it's Christian fiction, it isn't over-the-top preachy. I was happy to finally read a book that was on par with my favorite Lynn Morris series, Cheney Duvall M.D.!
~ My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars ~
*I receive complimentary books for review from publishers, publicists, and/or authors. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.*
Mirabella's and Giles's friendship is so endearing.The dialogue between Mirabella and her life-long friend Giles is fun to read. Their banter is lively, teasing, and authentic just as a conversation you would share with your closest friend. It's entertaining to see the staid regency world of ballrooms, seasons, and carriage rides with a lighter feel.
In spite of some really fast-pacing (sometimes months would pass in the span of a few paragraphs) Morris definitely impressed me with this Regency romance. Even though it's Christian fiction, it isn't over-the-top preachy. I was happy to finally read a book that was on par with my favorite Lynn Morris series, Cheney Duvall M.D.!
~ My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars ~
*I receive complimentary books for review from publishers, publicists, and/or authors. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255.*
July 13, 2015
If you like detail on the dress of the day, then you will love this book. In her book, "A Sapphire Season" ,Lynn Morris not only describes each outfit in detail but she also gives us a look into the social norms, rules and hierarchy that society were to abide by, especially the 'haut ton', otherwise they would cause a scandal. It is in this world that Lady Mirabella Tirel is in search of a husband, now that she is healed from an unfortunate broken heart years prior. She approaches the business of finding a husband in London's Season by making charts with pro's and cons and she has decided on three potential candidate, not without some moments of humour.
Her life long friend Giles Knyvet looks on while hiding his life long affection for her. Will he find the courage and occasion to declare his feelings for her?
Through twists and turns in plot, Marabella not only finally decides on a husband, but learns more about herself in the process and the true meaning of love.
For those readers who love detail, description and building anticipation towards a final resolution, this is for you.
Her life long friend Giles Knyvet looks on while hiding his life long affection for her. Will he find the courage and occasion to declare his feelings for her?
Through twists and turns in plot, Marabella not only finally decides on a husband, but learns more about herself in the process and the true meaning of love.
For those readers who love detail, description and building anticipation towards a final resolution, this is for you.
January 5, 2016
Hey all my book lovas! Today I wanted to share with you a book that I read recently called A Sapphire Season by Lynn Morris. It takes place with Lady Mirabella Tirel, who is the daughter of the Marques of Camarden deciding to get engaged during her season in London. She thinks that everything is going to go according to her plan. What she doesn’t realize however is that she is going to end up finding out about the true nature of love, and how it isn’t always something you can plan for. This is a beautiful historical fiction novel that is great for all you Downton Abbey fans out there. It very much reminded me of the show, with its setting, and its emphasis on the social aspects of England at the time. Although there are less characters and aspects than in Downton Abbey, it has some delightful central characters. This book also has some great inspirational themes, but is no way “preachy” like some inspirational novels can be.
Overall Sapphire Season is a great book if you’re looking for something light, inspirational, historical novel with good characters, and great underlying lessons. I’m very excited to see more from Lynn!
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Overall Sapphire Season is a great book if you’re looking for something light, inspirational, historical novel with good characters, and great underlying lessons. I’m very excited to see more from Lynn!
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August 19, 2015
I really liked this book. Mirabella has decided, due to a broken heart, that she cannot marry for love. She is going to make a practical match in London season. Giles has been friends with Mirabella their whole lives. He would love to be able to marry her, but with the debt he was left, that isn't a possibility. He has to settle his debts before he can make a move, but Mirabella has several interested suitors and Giles may just be running out of time.
I really liked the characters in this book. Honestly, I think I liked Mirabella and Giles' friends as much as I liked them! The way the author wrote them just pulled me in. I felt bad for Giles being in love with Mirabella and not being able to do anything about it. Mirabella's practical approach to a match was interesting to watch (read). I wasn't surprised at all by this book, but it was a cozy book to read.
It was a 4/5 for me.
Thank you to the publisher/author for the review copy of this book. I received this book in exchange for an honest review and the opinions stated above are 100% mine.
I really liked the characters in this book. Honestly, I think I liked Mirabella and Giles' friends as much as I liked them! The way the author wrote them just pulled me in. I felt bad for Giles being in love with Mirabella and not being able to do anything about it. Mirabella's practical approach to a match was interesting to watch (read). I wasn't surprised at all by this book, but it was a cozy book to read.
It was a 4/5 for me.
Thank you to the publisher/author for the review copy of this book. I received this book in exchange for an honest review and the opinions stated above are 100% mine.
September 17, 2015
I have decided to bypass my customary What I Love, Like and Other for this book because I simply confused. It's funny because I read through the book quickly and the more I read, the more I became unsure if I liked it or not. Two days after I finished reading the book, I kept thinking about the main hero Giles Knyvet. Why, I am sot sure. Here is what I do know.
Throughout most of the book heroine Lady Mirabella, is sorting through his list of prospects to find a husband. Throughout most of the book we see her with other gentleman courting her. I found this rather aggravating. How was I supposed to root for her and Giles to be together, if I hardly read of them together, other than in the beginning and the end of the book. I didn't mind the courting with
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Throughout most of the book heroine Lady Mirabella, is sorting through his list of prospects to find a husband. Throughout most of the book we see her with other gentleman courting her. I found this rather aggravating. How was I supposed to root for her and Giles to be together, if I hardly read of them together, other than in the beginning and the end of the book. I didn't mind the courting with
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September 14, 2015
I got this in exchange of an honest review, I enjoyed reading this one , it had an element of fun and its sweet to see how people connect and have relationships together and these relationships evolve and change from time to time, I liked that it took time for things to change and to be revealed because it is not that wonderful when everything is directly done in the first 3 chapters I like suspense secrets hidden inside the heart before they open up and this one had just what I liked and much more it was so sweet and lovely to read I recommend this to everyone
September 26, 2015
This was really a very good book. It took me awhile to read...it was kind of slow. But A Sapphire Season was very well written. Lynn Morris is a talented writer. You felt like you were in England in the 1800's! Lynn was very diligent in describing surroundings and clothes. It was interesting reading about all the rules of the upper class.
It's not until the end that you get the message of the book, but what a great message it is. It spoke to me and touched me.
I recommend this book!
It's not until the end that you get the message of the book, but what a great message it is. It spoke to me and touched me.
I recommend this book!
November 3, 2015
I wasn't sure I was going to like this book. At the beginning the character came off as too privileged and it bothered me a bit, but the author really did a good job of showing personal growth. I like that she had a strong family unit, too.
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