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The Captain's Disgraced Lady
Who is Captain Harry Fanton?
When Juliana Milford first encounters Captain Harry Fanton she finds him arrogant and rude. There's no way she'll fall for his dazzling smile! But her visit to Chadcombe prompts questions over her scandalous family, so she's touched when Harry defends her reputation. Soon she's discovering there's more to Harry than she first thought...
A man so plagued by the demons of war he's sworn he'll never marry - no matter how tempted...
When Juliana Milford first encounters Captain Harry Fanton she finds him arrogant and rude. There's no way she'll fall for his dazzling smile! But her visit to Chadcombe prompts questions over her scandalous family, so she's touched when Harry defends her reputation. Soon she's discovering there's more to Harry than she first thought...
A man so plagued by the demons of war he's sworn he'll never marry - no matter how tempted...
384 pages, Hardcover
First published December 18, 2017
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Catherine Tinley
61 books92 followersCatherine Tinley writes witty, heartwarming Regency love stories for Harlequin Mills & Boon. She has loved reading and writing since childhood, and has a particular fondness for love, romance, and happy endings.
After a career encompassing speech & language therapy, Sure Start, maternity campaigning and being President of a charity, she now manages a maternity hospital. She lives in Ireland with her husband, children, and dog and can be reached at www.catherinetinley.com, as well as facebook.com/CatherineTinleyWriter and @CatherineTinley on twitter.
After a career encompassing speech & language therapy, Sure Start, maternity campaigning and being President of a charity, she now manages a maternity hospital. She lives in Ireland with her husband, children, and dog and can be reached at www.catherinetinley.com, as well as facebook.com/CatherineTinleyWriter and @CatherineTinley on twitter.
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January 13, 2018
5☆ Enchanting Love Story. Couldn't put down!
The Captain's Disgraced Lady is the second book but my very first book by Catherine Tinley. But can be read as a standalone with complete ease.
I absolutely adored this beautiful Romance, I fell in love with the characters,the passion,the fiesty banter and the family mysteries.
When Juliana meets Harry whilst travelling to London with her mother to visit her best friend.
It was instantly obvious there was an unspoken sizzling connection between Harry and Juliana.
Harry obnoxiously enters the parlour demanding to Share with Juliana and her mother.
Harry is not used to anyone saying No to him, being a Captain in the army he expects people to naturally do as he says!.
But Juliana was not affraid to speak her mind.
Juliana is a tough fiesty young lady and full of passion. She has sworn to protect her mother and is not affraid to speak out.
From an early age she has protected her mother from those willing to take advantage of her.
Juliana and her mother take off to continue their journey.
Will Harry and Juliana bump into each again??
Only time will tell.
Catherine whisks the reader into a whirlwind love story of passion and romance. Memorable Characters that will leave a stamp on your heart.
Harry and Juliana have a love / hate relationship.
Juliana is deliciously Fiesty and kept Harry on his toes which I loved.
It made such a refreshing change to have such a playful banter relationship.
Also the mother and daughter relationship melted my heart.
The Captain's Disgraced Lady is a very very special book that melted my heart.
If you are looking for an enchanting romance with a refreshing twist and memorable Characters then this book is really one you won't want to miss!
Catherine has sparked my passion again for Regency Romance.
I can't wait to read more of her books.
Thank you to Rachel Random Resources for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
My Review is also on my blog website:
https://dashfan81.blogspot.com/2018/0...
The Captain's Disgraced Lady is the second book but my very first book by Catherine Tinley. But can be read as a standalone with complete ease.
I absolutely adored this beautiful Romance, I fell in love with the characters,the passion,the fiesty banter and the family mysteries.
When Juliana meets Harry whilst travelling to London with her mother to visit her best friend.
It was instantly obvious there was an unspoken sizzling connection between Harry and Juliana.
Harry obnoxiously enters the parlour demanding to Share with Juliana and her mother.
Harry is not used to anyone saying No to him, being a Captain in the army he expects people to naturally do as he says!.
But Juliana was not affraid to speak her mind.
Juliana is a tough fiesty young lady and full of passion. She has sworn to protect her mother and is not affraid to speak out.
From an early age she has protected her mother from those willing to take advantage of her.
Juliana and her mother take off to continue their journey.
Will Harry and Juliana bump into each again??
Only time will tell.
Catherine whisks the reader into a whirlwind love story of passion and romance. Memorable Characters that will leave a stamp on your heart.
Harry and Juliana have a love / hate relationship.
Juliana is deliciously Fiesty and kept Harry on his toes which I loved.
It made such a refreshing change to have such a playful banter relationship.
Also the mother and daughter relationship melted my heart.
The Captain's Disgraced Lady is a very very special book that melted my heart.
If you are looking for an enchanting romance with a refreshing twist and memorable Characters then this book is really one you won't want to miss!
Catherine has sparked my passion again for Regency Romance.
I can't wait to read more of her books.
Thank you to Rachel Random Resources for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
My Review is also on my blog website:
https://dashfan81.blogspot.com/2018/0...
January 7, 2018
Aw I didn’t know this was book 2 in the series so I kind of feel I’ve missed out.
I’ll base my review on this book impartially to that comment though.
I’ve not read an historical book for some time, so, it was refreshing to read something different. And what a finer book to throw myself into.
The first few pages certainly drew me in, now that is what I love. I love it when an author starts off and makes a book busy. It just entices you to read more and more.
Which I did.
I read this flying through it not realising I was almost sadly at the end.
Secrets. Family secrets, it’s in here. Harry and Julian. Lovely couple. Harry has secrets. His secrets under the surface of his happy-go-lucky exterior lies hidden depths left over from the war.
Julian’s Mother has kept a huge secret from her that will affect her immensely.
First time I’ve read a book by this author, definitely won’t be my last.
I’ll base my review on this book impartially to that comment though.
I’ve not read an historical book for some time, so, it was refreshing to read something different. And what a finer book to throw myself into.
The first few pages certainly drew me in, now that is what I love. I love it when an author starts off and makes a book busy. It just entices you to read more and more.
Which I did.
I read this flying through it not realising I was almost sadly at the end.
Secrets. Family secrets, it’s in here. Harry and Julian. Lovely couple. Harry has secrets. His secrets under the surface of his happy-go-lucky exterior lies hidden depths left over from the war.
Julian’s Mother has kept a huge secret from her that will affect her immensely.
First time I’ve read a book by this author, definitely won’t be my last.
January 4, 2018
The Captain’s Disgraced Lady is Catherine Tinley’s second novel, and tells the story of a young woman whose family history has always been shrouded in mystery and an army officer who is so haunted by the things he has seen and done that he believes himself defiled. It’s not an especially original plotline, but it’s generally handled well – until Ms. Tinley decides to introduce a number of extraneous plot points that clutter up her canvas to the extent that everything starts to feel overly contrived and which, ultimately, led to an overall feeling of dissatisfaction on the part of this reader.
The book opens as Miss Juliana Milford and her mother, who normally reside in Brussels, have returned to England for a short time in order to visit Juliana’s dear friend, Charlotte Wyncroft, who has recently married the Earl of Shalford (Waltzing with the Earl). Mrs. Milford has been greatly unsettled by the channel crossing and seems to Juliana to be unnerved by simply being back in England, but Juliana is used to her mother’s somewhat uncertain health and mental state, having run their household since she was twelve. The ladies are settling into a private parlour at the nearest inn when they are interrupted by two military gentlemen, one of whom – who introduces himself as Captain Harry Fanton - assumes they will happy to share the parlour with them. Infuriated by the captain’s arrogance - and concerned for her mother’s health - Juliana tells him what she thinks of him in no uncertain terms and sends him away with a flea in his ear.
Subsequent encounters with the terribly handsome but extremely annoying Captain Fanton only serve to reinforce Juliana’s opinion of him as conceited and rude – although she has to begrudgingly admit that she is grateful for his solicitousness towards her mother and eventually to acknowledge that perhaps she allowed her temper to get the better of her. But as she is unlikely ever to see the captain again, Juliana doesn’t dwell on it - even though she finds it difficult to banish his handsome features from her mind.
A few days later sees the Milford ladies settled at Chadcombe House, the Earl of Salford’s estate, and Juliana happily catching up with all her friend’s news and reminiscing about their time at school in Brussels. I’m not sure how Juliana fails to connect the name Fanton with Charlotte’s new husband, but in any case, Harry is the last person Juliana expects to see at Chadcombe, and she is astonished when Charlotte greets him and introduces him as her brother-in-law.
Juliana and Charlotte also make the acquaintance of their nearest neighbours, the social climbing Mr. and Mrs. Wakely who have recently taken up residence at Glenbrook Hall. It seems there is a dispute as to the Hall’s ownership and the Wakelys have been allowed to live there while the executors of the estate of the late Baron Cowlam (a relative of Mrs. Wakelys) establish her claim.
During their stay at Chadcombe, Juliana and Harry are thrown into each other’s company on several occasions and find themselves gradually warming to each other, enjoying their spirited discussions and verbal sparring matches. Harry, who has determined never to fall in love, finds it increasingly difficult to ignore the truth of his feelings for Juliana, but he can’t bear the thought of tying her to a man as broken as he is. When the spiteful Wakelys make public some information they have learned concerning Juliana’s parentage – which, Juliana realises, must account for her mother’s nervousness at being back in England – Harry is forced to face the truth; he’s fallen irrevocably in love with a woman he can never marry.
With Juliana’s reputation now severely blemished, she and her mother arrange to return to Brussels, no matter that it seems as though England and France will very soon be at war once more. Harry rejoins his regiment and finds himself in the thick of the battles of Quatre Bras and Waterloo…
As soon as I’d finished reading, I realised that the main thing I’d taken away from The Captain’s Disgraced Lady was that there was rather too much going on, which gave the impression that the author wasn’t quite sure what story she wanted to tell. Is it an opposites-attract romance? Is it the story of a young woman searching for the truth of her birthright? Is it the story of a couple separated by war? It’s all of those things, but the narrative feels episodic - shifting from one plot point to the next – rather than cohesive with the various threads woven together throughout. The final section – which sees Juliana returned to Brussels and Harry to the army – is the most gripping; before that I was only mildly interested in the romance because Juliana’s instant dislike of Harry has such a ridiculously flimsy basis and is so obviously a contrivance to kick-start an antagonistic relationship. And the clues as to the identity of the missing heir and Juliana’s identity are so clearly telegraphed early on that there is no surprise when the reveal is finally made. On top of all that, we are informed – around a third of the way though - that Harry believes himself to be some sort of monster; and later that he’s too flawed and broken to deserve someone so innocent and pure as Juliana and the only thing to be done is to protect her by breaking with her without explanation. The whole “I am not worthy, so must cut you from my life completely” plotline is one I dislike intensely, so that aspect of the story didn’t work for me at all; plus, Harry’s self-loathing and inner torment never really feel integral to the story (and vanish quickly), and instead come across as yet another contrived road-block on the path to happy ever after.
With all that said, there are things to enjoy in The Captain’s Disgraced Lady. Harry is an attractive, if somewhat stereotypical hero, and while I didn’t like Juliana that much to start with, she grew on me, proved to be possessed of good sense and courage, and by the last part of the book I was rooting for her to succeed and to find her HEA with Harry. The writing is solid, and the middle section of the story - in which Harry and Juliana begin to lower their defences and allow each other to see their true selves – is nicely done, with, as I said earlier, the final part being the most compelling. Unfortunately, however, those things are overshadowed by the overabundance of plotlines which make the book feel overstuffed; and I can’t help thinking that perhaps a firmer editorial hand could have helped thin them out and develop the rest into a more cohesive story.
The book opens as Miss Juliana Milford and her mother, who normally reside in Brussels, have returned to England for a short time in order to visit Juliana’s dear friend, Charlotte Wyncroft, who has recently married the Earl of Shalford (Waltzing with the Earl). Mrs. Milford has been greatly unsettled by the channel crossing and seems to Juliana to be unnerved by simply being back in England, but Juliana is used to her mother’s somewhat uncertain health and mental state, having run their household since she was twelve. The ladies are settling into a private parlour at the nearest inn when they are interrupted by two military gentlemen, one of whom – who introduces himself as Captain Harry Fanton - assumes they will happy to share the parlour with them. Infuriated by the captain’s arrogance - and concerned for her mother’s health - Juliana tells him what she thinks of him in no uncertain terms and sends him away with a flea in his ear.
Subsequent encounters with the terribly handsome but extremely annoying Captain Fanton only serve to reinforce Juliana’s opinion of him as conceited and rude – although she has to begrudgingly admit that she is grateful for his solicitousness towards her mother and eventually to acknowledge that perhaps she allowed her temper to get the better of her. But as she is unlikely ever to see the captain again, Juliana doesn’t dwell on it - even though she finds it difficult to banish his handsome features from her mind.
A few days later sees the Milford ladies settled at Chadcombe House, the Earl of Salford’s estate, and Juliana happily catching up with all her friend’s news and reminiscing about their time at school in Brussels. I’m not sure how Juliana fails to connect the name Fanton with Charlotte’s new husband, but in any case, Harry is the last person Juliana expects to see at Chadcombe, and she is astonished when Charlotte greets him and introduces him as her brother-in-law.
Juliana and Charlotte also make the acquaintance of their nearest neighbours, the social climbing Mr. and Mrs. Wakely who have recently taken up residence at Glenbrook Hall. It seems there is a dispute as to the Hall’s ownership and the Wakelys have been allowed to live there while the executors of the estate of the late Baron Cowlam (a relative of Mrs. Wakelys) establish her claim.
During their stay at Chadcombe, Juliana and Harry are thrown into each other’s company on several occasions and find themselves gradually warming to each other, enjoying their spirited discussions and verbal sparring matches. Harry, who has determined never to fall in love, finds it increasingly difficult to ignore the truth of his feelings for Juliana, but he can’t bear the thought of tying her to a man as broken as he is. When the spiteful Wakelys make public some information they have learned concerning Juliana’s parentage – which, Juliana realises, must account for her mother’s nervousness at being back in England – Harry is forced to face the truth; he’s fallen irrevocably in love with a woman he can never marry.
With Juliana’s reputation now severely blemished, she and her mother arrange to return to Brussels, no matter that it seems as though England and France will very soon be at war once more. Harry rejoins his regiment and finds himself in the thick of the battles of Quatre Bras and Waterloo…
As soon as I’d finished reading, I realised that the main thing I’d taken away from The Captain’s Disgraced Lady was that there was rather too much going on, which gave the impression that the author wasn’t quite sure what story she wanted to tell. Is it an opposites-attract romance? Is it the story of a young woman searching for the truth of her birthright? Is it the story of a couple separated by war? It’s all of those things, but the narrative feels episodic - shifting from one plot point to the next – rather than cohesive with the various threads woven together throughout. The final section – which sees Juliana returned to Brussels and Harry to the army – is the most gripping; before that I was only mildly interested in the romance because Juliana’s instant dislike of Harry has such a ridiculously flimsy basis and is so obviously a contrivance to kick-start an antagonistic relationship. And the clues as to the identity of the missing heir and Juliana’s identity are so clearly telegraphed early on that there is no surprise when the reveal is finally made. On top of all that, we are informed – around a third of the way though - that Harry believes himself to be some sort of monster; and later that he’s too flawed and broken to deserve someone so innocent and pure as Juliana and the only thing to be done is to protect her by breaking with her without explanation. The whole “I am not worthy, so must cut you from my life completely” plotline is one I dislike intensely, so that aspect of the story didn’t work for me at all; plus, Harry’s self-loathing and inner torment never really feel integral to the story (and vanish quickly), and instead come across as yet another contrived road-block on the path to happy ever after.
With all that said, there are things to enjoy in The Captain’s Disgraced Lady. Harry is an attractive, if somewhat stereotypical hero, and while I didn’t like Juliana that much to start with, she grew on me, proved to be possessed of good sense and courage, and by the last part of the book I was rooting for her to succeed and to find her HEA with Harry. The writing is solid, and the middle section of the story - in which Harry and Juliana begin to lower their defences and allow each other to see their true selves – is nicely done, with, as I said earlier, the final part being the most compelling. Unfortunately, however, those things are overshadowed by the overabundance of plotlines which make the book feel overstuffed; and I can’t help thinking that perhaps a firmer editorial hand could have helped thin them out and develop the rest into a more cohesive story.
September 2, 2018
Romantic, witty, and atmospheric!
The Captain’s Disgraced Lady is a lighthearted, regency romance that transports you back to 1850s London where Juliana, a fierce, independent young woman is determined to uncover all her mother’s secrets while resisting the charms of a roguishly handsome captain. And Harry, a witty, scarred soldier is struggling with the physical and psychological effects of combat both on and off the battlefield.
The prose is fluid and descriptive. The characters are multifaceted, wounded, and authentic. And the plot has a series of compelling subplots that unravel and intertwine to create an engaging story about life, loss, love, family, secrets, class distinction, friendship, war, and romance.
The Captain’s Disgraced Lady is the second book in The Chadcombe Marriages series, and if you love historical romance, this novel will not disappoint. It’s humorous, emotional, entertaining, and a perfect afternoon read.
Thank you to Catherine Tinley and Rachel’s Random Resources for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
The Captain’s Disgraced Lady is a lighthearted, regency romance that transports you back to 1850s London where Juliana, a fierce, independent young woman is determined to uncover all her mother’s secrets while resisting the charms of a roguishly handsome captain. And Harry, a witty, scarred soldier is struggling with the physical and psychological effects of combat both on and off the battlefield.
The prose is fluid and descriptive. The characters are multifaceted, wounded, and authentic. And the plot has a series of compelling subplots that unravel and intertwine to create an engaging story about life, loss, love, family, secrets, class distinction, friendship, war, and romance.
The Captain’s Disgraced Lady is the second book in The Chadcombe Marriages series, and if you love historical romance, this novel will not disappoint. It’s humorous, emotional, entertaining, and a perfect afternoon read.
Thank you to Catherine Tinley and Rachel’s Random Resources for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
January 11, 2018
Juliana has been brought up a proper young lady, but her schooling in Europe never managed to remove her stubborn streak. Nor did it prepare her for the insufferable flirt, Captain Fanton.
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
Juliana has travelled to England for the first time, to visit her newly-married friend, Charlotte. Accompanying her is her mother, who finds the whole ordeal very taking on her health. Whereas Juliana looks forward to the season in London, and a bevy of new acquaintances, her mother is increasingly fraught with worry.
Captain Henry Fanton is in England, waiting for Napoleon to make his move and re-start the war. He has the outward appearance of a competent soldier, and a competent flirt. He is confident and charming, and excels at finding adoring women, and pushing them aside as easily.
I really enjoyed this book, a lot more than I thought I would at the beginning.
I was nearly put off by Juliana's "stubborn" character. Sure, I like women to be stubborn, opinionated, intelligent and independent. But in that opening scene, all I could think was "rude".
There's a fine line, and Juliana had gone completely over it.
She was a complete bitch to Henry when they first met, putting the needs of herself and her mother above all others, and treating him like shit. She was a stroppy little madam, demanding she got her own way.
Luckily, the rest of the book she acts like a normal, well-mannered human being.
Which is good.
I really liked her interactions with the rest of the cast. She is a doting daughter to a mother who proves very frustrating, refusing to divulge any details of Juliana's family.
She is very close to her friend, Charlotte, and they seem to balance each other out.
And of course... Henry. Despite disliking him for his womanising and shallowness, which everyone else thinks is endearing; Juliana starts to read more into his actions. She can see how it's an act, a part to play; and that perhaps the smiles directed to her are more sincere...
The plot supports the romance well. There is the mystery of who Juliana's father really is, and how society will treat her, once rumours start to spread that she is illegitimate.
I guessed where this was going fairly early on, with the introduction of some certain characters, but I still enjoyed every step of it!
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
Juliana has travelled to England for the first time, to visit her newly-married friend, Charlotte. Accompanying her is her mother, who finds the whole ordeal very taking on her health. Whereas Juliana looks forward to the season in London, and a bevy of new acquaintances, her mother is increasingly fraught with worry.
Captain Henry Fanton is in England, waiting for Napoleon to make his move and re-start the war. He has the outward appearance of a competent soldier, and a competent flirt. He is confident and charming, and excels at finding adoring women, and pushing them aside as easily.
I really enjoyed this book, a lot more than I thought I would at the beginning.
I was nearly put off by Juliana's "stubborn" character. Sure, I like women to be stubborn, opinionated, intelligent and independent. But in that opening scene, all I could think was "rude".
There's a fine line, and Juliana had gone completely over it.
She was a complete bitch to Henry when they first met, putting the needs of herself and her mother above all others, and treating him like shit. She was a stroppy little madam, demanding she got her own way.
Luckily, the rest of the book she acts like a normal, well-mannered human being.
Which is good.
I really liked her interactions with the rest of the cast. She is a doting daughter to a mother who proves very frustrating, refusing to divulge any details of Juliana's family.
She is very close to her friend, Charlotte, and they seem to balance each other out.
And of course... Henry. Despite disliking him for his womanising and shallowness, which everyone else thinks is endearing; Juliana starts to read more into his actions. She can see how it's an act, a part to play; and that perhaps the smiles directed to her are more sincere...
The plot supports the romance well. There is the mystery of who Juliana's father really is, and how society will treat her, once rumours start to spread that she is illegitimate.
I guessed where this was going fairly early on, with the introduction of some certain characters, but I still enjoyed every step of it!
December 15, 2017
I wish I could give this more than five stars!
Let me just start with just what a beautiful book this is, I literally devoured this in on go, I couldn’t stop reading. It was one of those moments of “just one more page. Let me finish this chapter, oh wait what’s going on? I best read the next.” and on and on it went and before I realised it, I was on the last page, I absolutely love it!! I was drawn to Harry Fanton the minute I met him in the previous book; Waltzing with the Earl and I am so pleased that Tinley has shared his love story with us. I have always loved an enemies to lovers trope and whether that was intentional by Catherine Tinley, but that is how I saw this, their bickering and sniping at one another and the way they have this private war burning below their polite façade is hugely enjoyable to see evolve through out the story.
There are secrets lurking in both Harry’s and Julian’s lives, she knows that her mother is keeping things from her, information about her history Juliana doesn’t know what that could be, but she knows that this is the prime time to try to garner what those secrets are. But once Juliana does finally learn the truth she is both saddened and shocked, how could her mother not tell her? Especially as this could change her life. Harry’s secret is that through his experiences from war he is wounded not physically, but psychologically he is a very vulnerable man who has seen too much horror, seen things that no man should see and those experiences have imprinted themselves on to him. He still acts the cheeky go lucky chap, with his dazzle smile but deep down he needs help, he is hurting he sees himself as a coward, as damaged and unworthy which is so far from the truth he is a beautiful man inside and out.
I do think Tinley has a gift for capturing those little nuances in human thought and feeling and placing on the page.
I have been looking forward to this story and it was so much more than I expected, you’ve probably guessed by my gushing how much I love this book and that I cannot recommend this enough, this is a must read! If you like your charming yet fragile heroes, feisty independent heroines all brought together with a stonking good plot and tied off with some beautiful romantic scenes and moments then this is the book for you.
Let me just start with just what a beautiful book this is, I literally devoured this in on go, I couldn’t stop reading. It was one of those moments of “just one more page. Let me finish this chapter, oh wait what’s going on? I best read the next.” and on and on it went and before I realised it, I was on the last page, I absolutely love it!! I was drawn to Harry Fanton the minute I met him in the previous book; Waltzing with the Earl and I am so pleased that Tinley has shared his love story with us. I have always loved an enemies to lovers trope and whether that was intentional by Catherine Tinley, but that is how I saw this, their bickering and sniping at one another and the way they have this private war burning below their polite façade is hugely enjoyable to see evolve through out the story.
There are secrets lurking in both Harry’s and Julian’s lives, she knows that her mother is keeping things from her, information about her history Juliana doesn’t know what that could be, but she knows that this is the prime time to try to garner what those secrets are. But once Juliana does finally learn the truth she is both saddened and shocked, how could her mother not tell her? Especially as this could change her life. Harry’s secret is that through his experiences from war he is wounded not physically, but psychologically he is a very vulnerable man who has seen too much horror, seen things that no man should see and those experiences have imprinted themselves on to him. He still acts the cheeky go lucky chap, with his dazzle smile but deep down he needs help, he is hurting he sees himself as a coward, as damaged and unworthy which is so far from the truth he is a beautiful man inside and out.
I do think Tinley has a gift for capturing those little nuances in human thought and feeling and placing on the page.
I have been looking forward to this story and it was so much more than I expected, you’ve probably guessed by my gushing how much I love this book and that I cannot recommend this enough, this is a must read! If you like your charming yet fragile heroes, feisty independent heroines all brought together with a stonking good plot and tied off with some beautiful romantic scenes and moments then this is the book for you.
September 19, 2017
Here's the second book in my series The Chadcombe Marriages.
I hope you like it!
Without any further warning, Harry bent his head and kissed her. Shocked, Juliana could only feel the warmth of his lips, the taste of him, the brief scent of his breath, before he was gone again. Not a moment too soon, as some guests appeared round the arc in the corridor. He had timed the kiss to perfection, in the brief instant when they were alone. In that split second, Juliana’s senses swam, her stomach flipped and her nerve endings tingled. Her heart was pounding with what must be outrage.
“Thank you? I should thank you for kissing me without my permission?” Her voice squeaked a
little. She cleared her throat. “Why on earth would I wish to do such a thing?”
“Because, my darling Juliana, I wished you to know yourself. The passion within you, a passion that
would be smothered by the wrong man. You would end up half-alive.”
“You have no right to make such remarks—or to kiss me!” Surprisingly, Juliana felt close to tears.
What was happening to her?
He looked closely at her, and his gaze softened. With a rueful half smile, he murmured, “You must
believe me when I tell you I have only your interests at heart.”
I hope you like it!
Without any further warning, Harry bent his head and kissed her. Shocked, Juliana could only feel the warmth of his lips, the taste of him, the brief scent of his breath, before he was gone again. Not a moment too soon, as some guests appeared round the arc in the corridor. He had timed the kiss to perfection, in the brief instant when they were alone. In that split second, Juliana’s senses swam, her stomach flipped and her nerve endings tingled. Her heart was pounding with what must be outrage.
“Thank you? I should thank you for kissing me without my permission?” Her voice squeaked a
little. She cleared her throat. “Why on earth would I wish to do such a thing?”
“Because, my darling Juliana, I wished you to know yourself. The passion within you, a passion that
would be smothered by the wrong man. You would end up half-alive.”
“You have no right to make such remarks—or to kiss me!” Surprisingly, Juliana felt close to tears.
What was happening to her?
He looked closely at her, and his gaze softened. With a rueful half smile, he murmured, “You must
believe me when I tell you I have only your interests at heart.”
January 6, 2018
Utterly beautiful book, very much enjoyed this book and can't wait to read more by Catherine.
Il not give spoilers but I will say this is an amazing book and will pull you in and distract you from the world around you in the best possible way.
Thank you Catherine for this awesome book 💕 💕 💕
Il not give spoilers but I will say this is an amazing book and will pull you in and distract you from the world around you in the best possible way.
Thank you Catherine for this awesome book 💕 💕 💕
February 22, 2018
Catherine Tinley's The Captain's Disgraced Lady is the perfect historical romance. The story flowed effortlessly and the characters influenced every page you turned. From Harry to Juliana, to her mama, all made this story come alive. I loved every bit of the journey.
Highly Recommended
5 Stars
March 1, 2018
Harry and Juliana
A seemingly, happy go lucky military captain meets a surly take no prisoners young miss enroute from Dover to England. Conflict ensues and from the conflict love blossoms as secrets are revealed.
I enjoyed reading this book. The language was descriptive and the author's writing is just lovely. I look forward to reading more from Catherine Tinley.
A seemingly, happy go lucky military captain meets a surly take no prisoners young miss enroute from Dover to England. Conflict ensues and from the conflict love blossoms as secrets are revealed.
I enjoyed reading this book. The language was descriptive and the author's writing is just lovely. I look forward to reading more from Catherine Tinley.
February 15, 2018
Plot: 4/5
Characterisation: 4.5/5
Prose: 4/5
How much I enjoyed it: 4/5
Characterisation: 4.5/5
Prose: 4/5
How much I enjoyed it: 4/5
September 4, 2019
I got an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review :) don't be discouraged by the fact that this is a sequel in a series, because it was actually my very first book written by this author, and even without reading the first story I was able to enjoy this one and follow everything that's been happening :) they are connected of course, but mostly through people in them and their relationships and friendships, so no worries :) I had my ups and downs with this book, so my review will be a bit shorter than usual, cause I don't like to focus on negative things... so let me tell you a bit more about our main characters and the plot, and then about my overall thoughts and feelings :)
This is a hisorical romance where Juliana, our heroine, is traveling with her mother from... I wanna say Belgium? sorry, I read it a bit ago and forgot to put that little detail in my notes ;) anyway, they are traveling to England and during that journey they meet captain Harry Fanton... he doesn't make the best first impression on Juliana, so imagine her surprise when they meet again in a different circumstances :) I don't really want to say anything else about the plot in general, because I feel like that would spoil certain events and decisions that's been made along the way... so those few informations will have to be enough :) now let's get into my opinions about this story...
Like I said, I definitely had my ups and downs with this book... there were moments when I absolutely loved it... and then other ones when I was furious with it... especially since there is a thing that the hero does that I truly hate in stories... *sighs* without giving much away, I am really not a fan of the I-am-making-this-decision-for-you-instead-of-talikng-about-it-with-you-but-it's-for-your-own-good... yeah... even though usually they have only the best interest at heart, I don't like it... I had some troubles with both main characters to be honest... nothing in particular that I can point at and say "I hate them because of that"... it's just... I don't know... I just didn't *click* with them... but the writing style overall was really good :) my decision about how many stars to give this book was changing all the time... in the end I landed on full 4 stars :) please, don't get me wrong, just because I had some issues with the story it does not mean that I didn't enjoy it :) quite the opposite ;) I loved many qualities of it ;) strong heroine, although she was pretty stubborn at times... charming hero, even though he made some stupid decisions... :) you see the theme here? :) it's the smart and entertaining writing style that kept me reading till the end, so if you are in the mood to read a historical romance with flawed characters and a few surprises along the way, then give this one a try :)
XOXO
A
This is a hisorical romance where Juliana, our heroine, is traveling with her mother from... I wanna say Belgium? sorry, I read it a bit ago and forgot to put that little detail in my notes ;) anyway, they are traveling to England and during that journey they meet captain Harry Fanton... he doesn't make the best first impression on Juliana, so imagine her surprise when they meet again in a different circumstances :) I don't really want to say anything else about the plot in general, because I feel like that would spoil certain events and decisions that's been made along the way... so those few informations will have to be enough :) now let's get into my opinions about this story...
Like I said, I definitely had my ups and downs with this book... there were moments when I absolutely loved it... and then other ones when I was furious with it... especially since there is a thing that the hero does that I truly hate in stories... *sighs* without giving much away, I am really not a fan of the I-am-making-this-decision-for-you-instead-of-talikng-about-it-with-you-but-it's-for-your-own-good... yeah... even though usually they have only the best interest at heart, I don't like it... I had some troubles with both main characters to be honest... nothing in particular that I can point at and say "I hate them because of that"... it's just... I don't know... I just didn't *click* with them... but the writing style overall was really good :) my decision about how many stars to give this book was changing all the time... in the end I landed on full 4 stars :) please, don't get me wrong, just because I had some issues with the story it does not mean that I didn't enjoy it :) quite the opposite ;) I loved many qualities of it ;) strong heroine, although she was pretty stubborn at times... charming hero, even though he made some stupid decisions... :) you see the theme here? :) it's the smart and entertaining writing style that kept me reading till the end, so if you are in the mood to read a historical romance with flawed characters and a few surprises along the way, then give this one a try :)
XOXO
A
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January 25, 2018"... fans of lightweight Regency romances will find the characters nicely crafted and the feel-good love story a pleasant diversion" (RT Book Reviews).
Miniseries: The Chadcombe Marriages
Miniseries: The Chadcombe Marriages
February 5, 2018
Catherine Tinley’s latest offering - oh how I loved this book! Lapping it up and willing it not to end..... The characters in this book are so well developed that they feel like friends, and the historical backdrop just fascinating.
This book made me laugh and cry, and I couldn’t put it down. 💕 Thank you Catherine for another wonderful book in a genre I would never before have considered!
This book made me laugh and cry, and I couldn’t put it down. 💕 Thank you Catherine for another wonderful book in a genre I would never before have considered!
February 7, 2018
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Juliana Milford and her mother are traveling from their home in Brussels, to visit Juliana's dear friend, Charlotte, in England. Mrs. Milford, a nervous and frail woman, did not fare well on the journey, and now Julianna has them resting in the private parlor of an inn. Shortly after, two soldiers arrive at the same inn, and request to use the parlor. Upon being informed that it was in use, Captain Harry Fanton is sure that the ladies won't mind sharing, so he knocks and enters. Although he plies his usual charm, Julianna wants no part of their company. She is unbelievably rude to them and orders them to leave. Only at the insistence of Mrs Milford do they stay, albeit uncomfortably.
As fate would have it, Captain Harry Fanton is the brother-in-law of Julianna's friend, Charlotte, and they meet again. Initially Juliana holds on to her anger, but she slowly comes to see that Harry is really charming and good company. As for Harry, rather than being put off by Juliana's feisty behavior, he is drawn to her. In fact, he's so attracted to her, that he would pursue courting her if he weren't determined never to marry. There is an incident in Harry's past, which has left him feeling that he's a coward and flawed and unworthy to ever take a bride.
Juliana's mother has always been evasive about her husband, Juliana's father. Other than saying he died as a soldier, she becomes agitated and distraught when questioned further. Soon, rumors begin to circulate that Juliana is illegitimate. Mrs. Milford insists on returning to Brussels, and shortly thereafter, the historic battle of Waterloo takes place, a mere nine miles away. Harry was also ordered back to active duty, and took part in the famous and bloody fight.
I admit to not liking Juliana at all in the beginning. Rather than strong, I simply found her rude and overbearing. Then I began to see how she really had to take charge of things, due to her mother's inability to do so. Her growth over the course of the book caused me to change my opinion, and her heroic actions while dealing with the wounded after the battle led me to admire and like her.
Harry is the type of hero you can't help but like. Still, beneath the face he presented to the world, he was truly tortured by his past. Author Catherine Tinley found a unique way for him to finally come to terms with the incident that kept him from moving on with his life and grabbing his own happiness. He also showed the measure of his character by not caring if Juliana was illegitimate.
THE CAPTAIN'S DISGRACED LADY had another twist at the end, one that I enjoyed immensely! A sweet and warm romance with a well deserved happy ever after made for a most satisfying read.
Juliana Milford and her mother are traveling from their home in Brussels, to visit Juliana's dear friend, Charlotte, in England. Mrs. Milford, a nervous and frail woman, did not fare well on the journey, and now Julianna has them resting in the private parlor of an inn. Shortly after, two soldiers arrive at the same inn, and request to use the parlor. Upon being informed that it was in use, Captain Harry Fanton is sure that the ladies won't mind sharing, so he knocks and enters. Although he plies his usual charm, Julianna wants no part of their company. She is unbelievably rude to them and orders them to leave. Only at the insistence of Mrs Milford do they stay, albeit uncomfortably.
As fate would have it, Captain Harry Fanton is the brother-in-law of Julianna's friend, Charlotte, and they meet again. Initially Juliana holds on to her anger, but she slowly comes to see that Harry is really charming and good company. As for Harry, rather than being put off by Juliana's feisty behavior, he is drawn to her. In fact, he's so attracted to her, that he would pursue courting her if he weren't determined never to marry. There is an incident in Harry's past, which has left him feeling that he's a coward and flawed and unworthy to ever take a bride.
Juliana's mother has always been evasive about her husband, Juliana's father. Other than saying he died as a soldier, she becomes agitated and distraught when questioned further. Soon, rumors begin to circulate that Juliana is illegitimate. Mrs. Milford insists on returning to Brussels, and shortly thereafter, the historic battle of Waterloo takes place, a mere nine miles away. Harry was also ordered back to active duty, and took part in the famous and bloody fight.
I admit to not liking Juliana at all in the beginning. Rather than strong, I simply found her rude and overbearing. Then I began to see how she really had to take charge of things, due to her mother's inability to do so. Her growth over the course of the book caused me to change my opinion, and her heroic actions while dealing with the wounded after the battle led me to admire and like her.
Harry is the type of hero you can't help but like. Still, beneath the face he presented to the world, he was truly tortured by his past. Author Catherine Tinley found a unique way for him to finally come to terms with the incident that kept him from moving on with his life and grabbing his own happiness. He also showed the measure of his character by not caring if Juliana was illegitimate.
THE CAPTAIN'S DISGRACED LADY had another twist at the end, one that I enjoyed immensely! A sweet and warm romance with a well deserved happy ever after made for a most satisfying read.
January 8, 2018
Juliana Milford first meets Captain Harry Fanton in 1815, when she is newly arrived in England from Brussels. She and her mother, Elizabeth are on their way to spend time at Chadcombe House, with Juliana's dear friend Charlotte, who is newly married, but first, they must take rest in The King's Head, a coaching inn, near the port of Dover. Due to unexpected circumstances, the ladies are forced to share the Inn's facilities with Captain Fanton and his companion, which causes Juliana some consternation.
Juliana is shocked when Harry unexpectedly arrives at Chadcombe House and is even more surprised to discover that Harry is none other than Charlotte's brother-in-law. At first Juliana is impervious to Harry's considerable charm but as the story progresses and we are given more of an insight into Juliana's background, we start to see a distinct thawing of the relationship between Harry and Juliana. However, Harry is fighting his own particular demons and doesn't feel that he has anything to offer a prospective bride.
What then follows is a delightful "will they or won't they" Regency romance which is set against the background of the early nineteenth century as the country is preparing for a continuation of the war with Napoleon. And whilst there is a light and easy feel to the story, especially in Juliana's close relationship with her friend, Charlotte, there is also a darker edge which links to a secret in Juliana's past which threatens to spoil her future happiness.
The author writes well and certainly knows how to bring both place and people alive in the imagination. I soon found myself quite immersed in this lovely story and especially enjoyed how several story lines came together to give us a tantalising glimpse of Regency life and of the restrictions placed on women. Having said that, Juliana is a feisty heroine and I enjoyed reading of her interaction with Harry and hoped that everything would work out well for them.
It's been a long time since I immersed myself in a Regency romance and I had quite forgotten how much I enjoy reading them. The Captain's Disgraced Lady is a really enjoyable example of the genre and I am sure will appeal to those readers who enjoy this type of historical romantic fiction.
I recently discovered that this is the second book in the Chadcombe marriage series, the first book being Waltzing with the Earl, which gives us Charlotte's story. However, I didn’t feel at a disadvantage for not having read the first book as The Captain's Disgraced Lady sits comfortably on its own merits as a lovely standalone story.
Juliana is shocked when Harry unexpectedly arrives at Chadcombe House and is even more surprised to discover that Harry is none other than Charlotte's brother-in-law. At first Juliana is impervious to Harry's considerable charm but as the story progresses and we are given more of an insight into Juliana's background, we start to see a distinct thawing of the relationship between Harry and Juliana. However, Harry is fighting his own particular demons and doesn't feel that he has anything to offer a prospective bride.
What then follows is a delightful "will they or won't they" Regency romance which is set against the background of the early nineteenth century as the country is preparing for a continuation of the war with Napoleon. And whilst there is a light and easy feel to the story, especially in Juliana's close relationship with her friend, Charlotte, there is also a darker edge which links to a secret in Juliana's past which threatens to spoil her future happiness.
The author writes well and certainly knows how to bring both place and people alive in the imagination. I soon found myself quite immersed in this lovely story and especially enjoyed how several story lines came together to give us a tantalising glimpse of Regency life and of the restrictions placed on women. Having said that, Juliana is a feisty heroine and I enjoyed reading of her interaction with Harry and hoped that everything would work out well for them.
It's been a long time since I immersed myself in a Regency romance and I had quite forgotten how much I enjoy reading them. The Captain's Disgraced Lady is a really enjoyable example of the genre and I am sure will appeal to those readers who enjoy this type of historical romantic fiction.
I recently discovered that this is the second book in the Chadcombe marriage series, the first book being Waltzing with the Earl, which gives us Charlotte's story. However, I didn’t feel at a disadvantage for not having read the first book as The Captain's Disgraced Lady sits comfortably on its own merits as a lovely standalone story.
September 29, 2024
"Come aveva confessato a lei e a se stesso poco prima, Juliana era diventata troppo importante, per lui. Una sconfitta sotto tutti i punti di vista, dato che il suo cuore aveva perso la libertà.
Gli sarebbe piaciuto che fosse felice, avrebbe voluto liberarla da ogni male, da ogni problema, da ogni sofferenza.
Il pensiero che potesse soffrire per sua madre lo angustiava, dal momento che desiderava solo la sua felicità. Per un istante, quando erano stati seduti insieme nell’atrio, il tempo si era fermato.
Com’era potuto accadere?
Era stato un momento unico, indimenticabile, qualcosa che aveva provato per la prima volta in tutta la sua vita."
Quest'autrice non sbaglia un colpo! Come sempre nei suoi romanzi, a prima vista potrebbe sembrare una storia molto banale, ma ciò che la rende speciale sono i protagonisti, la loro profondità che sembra emergere dalle pagine. Tra Juliana e Harry fin dal primo incontro scatta una scintilla, a prima vista di estrema antipatia: del resto lui si presenta al mondo come un uomo scanzonato, irriverente e libertino, per nascondere la vergogna e l'orrore che da soldato ha provato in guerra, mentre lei è proprio l'opposto di una fanciulla remissiva e silenziosa, abituata a gestire ogni cosa anche in vece di sua madre, una vedova timida e paurosa. Ho letto molti romanzi con protagonisti militari ma raramente mi è capitato di vivere in prima persona la guerra con poche, accurate, frasi come in questo libro, la sua follia e la crudeltà, la speranza e il terrore che tutto travolge. Se nella prima metà del libro abbiamo i balli, gli scandali e le gite a teatro, nella seconda entriamo letteralmente sul campo di battaglia e non uno qualunque, ma quello di Waterloo... e sarà lì che l'amore tra Harry e Juliana verrà messo a dura prova, per fortuna la determinazione non manca a entrambi! Avrei voluto un epilogo più corposo, dopo i colpi di scena, la sofferenza e le battaglie mi sarei goduta qualche pagina in più della nostra coppia riunita e felice!
"Le mani di Harry tremavano mentre tagliava il ricciolo. Poi lo baciò, prima di riporlo con cura nel taschino del suo orologio.
Fu un istante che Juliana non voleva dimenticare. "
Gli sarebbe piaciuto che fosse felice, avrebbe voluto liberarla da ogni male, da ogni problema, da ogni sofferenza.
Il pensiero che potesse soffrire per sua madre lo angustiava, dal momento che desiderava solo la sua felicità. Per un istante, quando erano stati seduti insieme nell’atrio, il tempo si era fermato.
Com’era potuto accadere?
Era stato un momento unico, indimenticabile, qualcosa che aveva provato per la prima volta in tutta la sua vita."
Quest'autrice non sbaglia un colpo! Come sempre nei suoi romanzi, a prima vista potrebbe sembrare una storia molto banale, ma ciò che la rende speciale sono i protagonisti, la loro profondità che sembra emergere dalle pagine. Tra Juliana e Harry fin dal primo incontro scatta una scintilla, a prima vista di estrema antipatia: del resto lui si presenta al mondo come un uomo scanzonato, irriverente e libertino, per nascondere la vergogna e l'orrore che da soldato ha provato in guerra, mentre lei è proprio l'opposto di una fanciulla remissiva e silenziosa, abituata a gestire ogni cosa anche in vece di sua madre, una vedova timida e paurosa. Ho letto molti romanzi con protagonisti militari ma raramente mi è capitato di vivere in prima persona la guerra con poche, accurate, frasi come in questo libro, la sua follia e la crudeltà, la speranza e il terrore che tutto travolge. Se nella prima metà del libro abbiamo i balli, gli scandali e le gite a teatro, nella seconda entriamo letteralmente sul campo di battaglia e non uno qualunque, ma quello di Waterloo... e sarà lì che l'amore tra Harry e Juliana verrà messo a dura prova, per fortuna la determinazione non manca a entrambi! Avrei voluto un epilogo più corposo, dopo i colpi di scena, la sofferenza e le battaglie mi sarei goduta qualche pagina in più della nostra coppia riunita e felice!
"Le mani di Harry tremavano mentre tagliava il ricciolo. Poi lo baciò, prima di riporlo con cura nel taschino del suo orologio.
Fu un istante che Juliana non voleva dimenticare. "
January 8, 2018
~4.5 Stars~
Catherine Tinley reminded me of why I love historical romance. Juliana and her mother are traveling from Brussels to England to visit her dearest friend, Charlotte, when she meets the handsome flirt, Captain Harry Fanton. He doesn’t make much of an impression, only making Juliana angry. They met for such a short time that she doesn’t think their paths will ever cross again. Imagine her surprise when she discovers he is the brother of Charlotte’s husband who is in England on military business. Now, she will be forced to spend weeks with him. He gets under her skin, and she doesn’t know whether to throttle him or kiss him.
I couldn’t help but fall in love with the story and the characters. Tinley told the story from both of their POVs, and I really liked that. It gave me an insider’s view of their hidden feelings for one another. Harry is a man before his time. He appreciated Juliana’s fire and her being outspoken. She had no problem speaking her mind even when her mother advised her to not bring attention to herself. In fact, one of my favorite scenes is when he is fencing with her. I loved the way in which their romance unfolded. It wasn’t done too rapidly, so they appreciated each other as they were falling in love.
Another aspect of the story that kept me interested was the mystery about Juliana’s family background. I knew her mother was keeping secrets, but I wasn’t sure what they were. As the secrets are brought to light, her mother has a change in character…she isn’t the timid, ailing woman. She becomes much more like Juliana. Maybe she had been that way all along!
One thing that makes this book so great is that it’s told much like romances like Jane Austen and the Bronte’s. It truly takes readers back to that time period.
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Catherine Tinley reminded me of why I love historical romance. Juliana and her mother are traveling from Brussels to England to visit her dearest friend, Charlotte, when she meets the handsome flirt, Captain Harry Fanton. He doesn’t make much of an impression, only making Juliana angry. They met for such a short time that she doesn’t think their paths will ever cross again. Imagine her surprise when she discovers he is the brother of Charlotte’s husband who is in England on military business. Now, she will be forced to spend weeks with him. He gets under her skin, and she doesn’t know whether to throttle him or kiss him.
I couldn’t help but fall in love with the story and the characters. Tinley told the story from both of their POVs, and I really liked that. It gave me an insider’s view of their hidden feelings for one another. Harry is a man before his time. He appreciated Juliana’s fire and her being outspoken. She had no problem speaking her mind even when her mother advised her to not bring attention to herself. In fact, one of my favorite scenes is when he is fencing with her. I loved the way in which their romance unfolded. It wasn’t done too rapidly, so they appreciated each other as they were falling in love.
Another aspect of the story that kept me interested was the mystery about Juliana’s family background. I knew her mother was keeping secrets, but I wasn’t sure what they were. As the secrets are brought to light, her mother has a change in character…she isn’t the timid, ailing woman. She becomes much more like Juliana. Maybe she had been that way all along!
One thing that makes this book so great is that it’s told much like romances like Jane Austen and the Bronte’s. It truly takes readers back to that time period.
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January 15, 2018
This is the kind of historical that I have always loved, Regency! Juliana is making a trip with her mother to visit her newly married friend Charlotte in England.
On there way there they encounter Captain Harry. At first, I wasn't fond of Juliana. She was over the top domineering when it came to her mother and she wasn't very understanding
When she arrives at her friend's home, she learns that Harry is none other than Charlotte's brother in law
There's an instant attraction between the two, though Juliana doesn't realize what she's feeling. Harry is a bit of a flirt, which doesn't make things easier between the two.
Catherine writes Regency the way I like them, clean. This story wouldn't have felt right if there were a lot of passionate love scenes. So yay for not having gratuitous sex scenes where they weren't needed.
I enjoyed how Juliana and Harry came together, though their mutual desire to care for her mother. When rumor's start to swirl about Juliana's parentage, Harry really steps up.
The conflict in the novel revolves around Juliana's mom and then Harry's feelings of inadequacy that seem to stem from PTSD.
The resolution of both these conflicts are a little unsatisfying, as it was fairly easy to deduce who the General was. I wanted to shake Juliana and her mother a few times for the secret keeping and in Juliana's case her inability to ask the obvious.
With Harry it wasn't so simple. His feelings of unworthiness certainly weren't merited, especially as his past is revealed.
These two certainly loved each other. It takes war to finally bring them together and Waterloo to make everything work out for everyone.
I really loved the twist at the end that involves the odious two Wakleys.
I can't wait to read more by Catherine Tinley.
On there way there they encounter Captain Harry. At first, I wasn't fond of Juliana. She was over the top domineering when it came to her mother and she wasn't very understanding
When she arrives at her friend's home, she learns that Harry is none other than Charlotte's brother in law
There's an instant attraction between the two, though Juliana doesn't realize what she's feeling. Harry is a bit of a flirt, which doesn't make things easier between the two.
Catherine writes Regency the way I like them, clean. This story wouldn't have felt right if there were a lot of passionate love scenes. So yay for not having gratuitous sex scenes where they weren't needed.
I enjoyed how Juliana and Harry came together, though their mutual desire to care for her mother. When rumor's start to swirl about Juliana's parentage, Harry really steps up.
The conflict in the novel revolves around Juliana's mom and then Harry's feelings of inadequacy that seem to stem from PTSD.
The resolution of both these conflicts are a little unsatisfying, as it was fairly easy to deduce who the General was. I wanted to shake Juliana and her mother a few times for the secret keeping and in Juliana's case her inability to ask the obvious.
With Harry it wasn't so simple. His feelings of unworthiness certainly weren't merited, especially as his past is revealed.
These two certainly loved each other. It takes war to finally bring them together and Waterloo to make everything work out for everyone.
I really loved the twist at the end that involves the odious two Wakleys.
I can't wait to read more by Catherine Tinley.
August 19, 2023
I think that the mother of the female lead Julianna, is awfull. She is stupid, weak and a damn nuissance with her wailing at any moment. Any parent who let their children protect them and take care of them and not the other way about should be stripped of their right to be a parent. Its not the responcebillity of a 12 year child to be the adult, its the adults responcebillity to make sure that everything is right.
That her mother is concealing importaint things that will leave her blindsided is unforgivable. Its Julianna's mother who has transgressed but the female lead who suffers with gossip, blame and ridicule without having any responcebillity for that transgressions. And why is Julianna first thought how to protect her mother from the gossip? It should be the mother who should protect her, not the other way around. Its the mother who have caused the problem let her fix it. It annoys me to no end, that Julianna dont press her for the thruth- its totally unfair of the mother to keep her in the dark, preventing her from making an informed decision. Why must they leave in a hurry and why dont Julianna press her mother for the reason?
Its a very annoying book.
That her mother is concealing importaint things that will leave her blindsided is unforgivable. Its Julianna's mother who has transgressed but the female lead who suffers with gossip, blame and ridicule without having any responcebillity for that transgressions. And why is Julianna first thought how to protect her mother from the gossip? It should be the mother who should protect her, not the other way around. Its the mother who have caused the problem let her fix it. It annoys me to no end, that Julianna dont press her for the thruth- its totally unfair of the mother to keep her in the dark, preventing her from making an informed decision. Why must they leave in a hurry and why dont Julianna press her mother for the reason?
Its a very annoying book.
July 29, 2018
The Captain's Disgraced Lady is the second book by author Catherine Tinley & I absolutely loved it! It truly is a beautifully written story that has a little bit of everything! As with both of Ms. Tinley's books I have read so far, she does an amazing job of pulling you into the story and her characters captivate you into wanting to know them.
I already liked Harry when we met him in the first story, Waltzing with the Earl. He was a wonderful character in the previous story, but in this story we go much deeper and see much more than just the happy go lucky charmer. Juliana Milford from the very beginning got my attention and I couldn't help but like her, strong & feisty she has a great personality and was the perfect match for Harry. I highly recommend this story & I am looking forward to book 3 from Catherine Tinley in the near future!
I already liked Harry when we met him in the first story, Waltzing with the Earl. He was a wonderful character in the previous story, but in this story we go much deeper and see much more than just the happy go lucky charmer. Juliana Milford from the very beginning got my attention and I couldn't help but like her, strong & feisty she has a great personality and was the perfect match for Harry. I highly recommend this story & I am looking forward to book 3 from Catherine Tinley in the near future!
August 24, 2018
This is a traditional Regency about a young woman and her mother who travel from Brussels to London to stay with her friend. Juliana falls in love with her friend's brother in law Harry. Along the way, they overcome a number of obstacles in their way. The story was okay. I thought it was a bit too convoluted. The romance between the two was on and off all the way through the book.
August 29, 2019
3.5 stars/rounded up to 4. The 2nd in the Chadcombe Marriages series. I liked Harry a lot even with PTSD, Juliana outspokeness took a little more getting use to. There are breadcrumbs for Olivia's story. All-in-all a good story.
January 1, 2018
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March 9, 2019
Thoroughly enjoyable book.The heroine, Julianna, is one of my favourites of the year so far.
September 29, 2021
This has to be my favourite out of the three books! I really enjoyed it! If you want an enjoyable, clean read, this is it. I always enjoy Catherine Tinley books, time to read the others now!
October 16, 2022
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June 30, 2023very good
January 6, 2024
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