A Gift for Fiona

Love Letters #2

by S.G. Rogers, Suzanne G. Rogers

Librarian's Note: This is an alternate-cover edition for A Gift for Fiona - ASIN B00UB84N04

With one sister married and another soon to be engaged, Fiona Robinson worries she’ll be on the shelf. She pins her hopes on a handsome viscount, but his unexpected proposal to another girl hands her a stinging and demoralizing defeat. A new acquaintance awakens all her senses—until she realizes he’s related to the girl who stole her beau. On the heels of her public humiliation, should Fiona instead consider marriage to a much older man whom she could never love?

Fiona’s unconventional, earthy looks and mischievous personality appeal to Rory Braithwaite much more than any other woman he’s ever met. Unfortunately, his sister has been the means of ruining Fiona’s happiness. Can he convince Fiona of his sincerity before she makes a mistake she’ll regret for the rest of her life…and his?

Genres: Historical Romance, Romance, Regency, Historical Fiction

Kindle Edition

First published March 4, 2015

Reviews

[Patricia Kiyono · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a long-time fan of SG Rogers. Her romances always leave me satisfied with a happily-ever-after, even after the trials and tribulations heaped on to her characters. The villains are suitably villanous, and the heroes are enticingly heroic yet totally human. A Gift for Fiona is a charming companion to A Gift for Lara. Fiona learns a lot about accepting herself and trusting her heart. Definitely worth reading!

[Jan Romes · Rating 5 out of 5]

S. G. Rogers has done it again! What a lovely romantic story! Filled with intrigue, misdeeds and romance, the author has spun a tail that takes you to England in the midst of the Season. You could feel things sizzle between Fiona and Rory right away in this sweet love story. But the road to love and trust wasn't so easy. Cleverly crafted, Ms. Rogers throws quite a few roadblocks in the hero and heroines way. Plenty of villains to go around in this tale. I love the nuances of this time period and how the ton were supposed to behave in every aspect of their lives. Cleverly crafted, the author makes you think all is lost for Fiona and Rory, partly because of those nobility nuances. The characters had to work hard to get their happily-ever-after. I loved this second book in the Love Letters series and am eager for book three.

[Phyllis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a sweet romance that was well written and interesting. I appreciated that the hero wasn't a rake who had been sowing his wild oats and then fell in love with the heroine like so many of the romances about this era. How romantic is that for the heroine anyway? The hero of the story was appalled by one of the other suitors of the heroine because he was a rake. I like that.

What I didn't like was the wrap-up of the story. After the hero and heroine got together, there was another chapter or two tying up loose ends. They needed tying up, but it seemed anti-climactic at that point.

If you're looking for a clean romance, this one is worth reading.

[Peggy Primavera · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book!

This is one of the best books I have read. I read it in a little over a day. The character's were great and the story was captivating.

[Teya Teya · Rating 4 out of 5]

I usually have a difficult time with time period books holding my interest, except certain authors. However, this one kept moving, with different characters and almost not written in time period form so it kept my interest on an unexpected level. I enjoyed the story. I'm not going to explain anything because I think you just need to read it. Standing up for yourself and having confidence in who you are is huge

[Natasha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fiona was a heroine I couldn't warm up to. I found her low self-esteem and distrust of the hero annoying. The declaration of love came way too soon, considering the short length of time the hero and heroine knew each other. The way everything was wrapped up neatly in a bow at the end was too unbelievable. Even the villain got a happily ever after.

[Geraldine Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Gift for Fiona is a beautiful read. I have wanted to read this one for a while now and I finally got to. I wasn't disappointed at all. I have to say I enjoyed this one more than A Gift for Lara ( the first book in the series). I am so glad I bought it. It was worth it.

[Marilyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

This is the second book about two young women who are twins and how they are finding romance with some mystery

[Jennifer · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a clean historical romance. It was engaging enough that I finished it, but I can't say that I connected with either MC much. I'd hoped that perhaps the h had improved since her time in the previous book and wasn't so spiteful and immature anymore. She'd certainly matured; she was able to apologize quickly for mistakes that she made and she was able to make herself vulnerable to rejection after her apology. However, she was still rash and impatient. Honestly, I still didn't like her all that much. "Woe is me! I'll be the only unwed sister in our family!" and all that was a little too melodramatic for my taste.

And then there's the H. He seemed like a really nice young man, honourable and sweet. However, whatever did he see in the h? I mean, other than the fire in her eyes that he so admired? Sure, she apologize for being mean to him, but that was only after she was, well, mean. Repeatedly. For no reason other than her disappointment in something that had absolutely nothing to do with him. I don't understand why he kept pursuing her.

Finally, the plot was predictable and I guess the social dictates of Victorian England were vastly different than those of Regency England, but still. Things seemed a little too loosey goosey to me. All in all, an ok read.

[Danae · Rating 2 out of 5]

Its a strictly ok read. Fiona is the last of three sisters yet to find a husband/fiance, thinks she's found the man of her dreams in Lord Moorland, who at the last moment, declares his engagement with Iris, a young woman who disdains Fiona. Iris' brother Rory (was that even a name in England at that time?) however is smitten by Fiona's unusual looks and spirit but is spurned by her. Sir Harry, the local rich man, thrice her age, wants Fiona as a wife and is willing to do anything to get her while Rory, ably helped by Fiona's family, keeps trying to win Fiona's affections. Much convoluted happenings later all is well at the end. The author desperately needs a good editor. She also seems to want to make each character multi faceted instead of a black and white cardboard cutouts - a commendable aim - hampered by the pendulum swing in personality or the rather apologist explanations for someone's bad behaviour offered quite abruptly by another character, so that as a reader you don't quite know what to make of it. What's nice is that this one isn't all about the aristocrats-dukes and earls and high manners-but the gentry and professions like engineering.

[Charissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This regency romance has some wicked twists and turns because immature and insecure Fiona is easily manipulated by outside sources since she hasn’t discovered the value of herself. Rory is smitten by Fiona, but his sister is her mortal enemy and Fiona doesn’t trust his intentions. When her aged widower neighbor offers marriage to help her escape the embarrassment of being jilted at a ball, she considers it. When she finds herself falling for Rory though and realizing there is more to him than meets the eye, seemingly kind acquaintances may become unscrupulous and she doesn’t quite know who to trust with her heart. This story had me gnashing my teeth and raging at Fiona at times for being completely stupid…but because of her insecurities, it’s easy to see how she could wrap herself up in such a mess. Fun read that will keep you up all night to find out the ending.

[Juli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fiona has a problem: she feels like the leftover sister (so to speak) and has gotten quite a complex about it. Add to that, there are certain members of society who snub her and certain ones who don't who she'd rather...left her alone. She catches the eye of an older man who offers a proposal, before she realizes she's in love, Rory—who just so happens to be her enemy's brother. And the enemy? Turns out to be nastier than she ever expected, going so far as to…make her even question her worth to her family (particularly after the events of the previous book). Will she be able to find happiness at last?

Packed with a little intrigue as well as a romantic leading man, I thoroughly enjoyed A Gift for Fiona and enjoyed getting a peek at the other Robinson sister!

[Rachel John · Rating 4 out of 5]

I picked this up during a free promotion on Amazon and thought it was a well done regency novel. Fiona has a hard time seeing herself as a good person and tries hard to make amends when her temper gets in the way. I have not read the first in the series, but this worked as a stand-alone and I didn't feel like I was missing anything. It was very clean and romantic, with some devious characters throwing problems in the way of the protagonist. I liked all the trickery, but I didn't think everyone needed to be redeemed. Regardless, l liked that all the characters had shades of good and evil that colored their actions.

[InD'tale Magazine · Rating 4 out of 5]

A decidedly divine cast of characters has been created for the Love Letters series, each boosted by the other, which gives them depth and detail.

Read full review in the 2015 July/August issue of InD'tale Magazine.

[Karen Tuttle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect for a big chair and warm blanket

I enjoyed this story for its believable characters and dialogue. The families were likeable and the villains you even redeemable. This is a clean read for those of you who don't like descriptive private moments and body parts. I could even let my 14 year old Granddaughter read this. Good reads for me are clean reads.

[Cynthia Houser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fiona

I enjoyed this book and the Robinson family. It was nice to see that Fiona changed and for her and Rory to fall in love. I love the unexpected love story of Sir Harry and Lady Delly. I recommend this book. Suzanne Rogers is a good author.