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Faebourne
Author's note : the romance element of "Faebourne" is m/m.
Duncan Oliver was in every respect an unremarkable gentleman.
When mild-mannered Duncan Oliver is abducted by the Milne brothers and taken to their legendary home of Faebourne, his unexciting life becomes much more interesting. Adelia Milne has been cursed, and Duncan is her chosen champion to break the spell. Duncan may not be a hero, but he is a gentleman, and he refuses to leave a lady in distress. He becomes determined to take on the quest on Miss Milne's behalf.
Meanwhile, an unlikely rescue team forms in the pairing of Duncan's best friend George and valet Davies. As they set out for Faebourne--and also perchance to learn more about Davies' obscured family history--what begins as an unequal partnership quickly blooms into friendship... and possibly something more.
A Regency Romance.
Duncan Oliver was in every respect an unremarkable gentleman.
When mild-mannered Duncan Oliver is abducted by the Milne brothers and taken to their legendary home of Faebourne, his unexciting life becomes much more interesting. Adelia Milne has been cursed, and Duncan is her chosen champion to break the spell. Duncan may not be a hero, but he is a gentleman, and he refuses to leave a lady in distress. He becomes determined to take on the quest on Miss Milne's behalf.
Meanwhile, an unlikely rescue team forms in the pairing of Duncan's best friend George and valet Davies. As they set out for Faebourne--and also perchance to learn more about Davies' obscured family history--what begins as an unequal partnership quickly blooms into friendship... and possibly something more.
A Regency Romance.
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First published October 13, 2018
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M. Pepper Langlinais
15 books145 followersM Pepper Langlinais is an author, award-winning screenwriter, and produced playwright. She writes in a wide variety of genres including mystery, fantasy, and historical romance. M worked on the set of the film "Hope Floats" and was a participant in the Shakespeare at Winedale program at UT Austin. She has also taught Shakespeare, mythology, and creative writing. She earned a Master of Arts from Emerson College and worked for Houghton Mifflin and Pearson before deciding to write full time. M lives in Livermore, California.
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Note that the author does not use a period after her first initial, though Amazon and Goodreads insist on including one.
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October 26, 2018
Duncan Oliver's sedate life is turned on its head when he's kidnapped by two odd men he's just met at the local club. They bring them to their mysterious manor Faebourne to help remove a curse from their sister, Adelia Milne. A task which Duncan is unsure he's up to. Yet his trusted valet, Davies is quick on the case to find his employer. Duncan's best friend George accompanies him on the journey, hoping for some excitement. The two men find so much more.
This is not what I expected from a Regency Romance, but in the most wonderful of ways. The writing is light and crisp, true to its genre, but coming to the beautiful Faebourne we have a whole different type of story. It is like a fairy tale of old with its curses and quests. Grass slippers and a song who is many songs. Plus Adelia's fox familiar Aloysius who is quirky and clever and makes me want my own! The Milnes are odd themselves and often had me smiling. While I thoroughly enjoyed that aspect of the book, it is the cast of characters that shine. Duncan is the polite and boring everyday man who must stretch himself to try to become a hero. Davies wrestles with his newfound lineage and his attraction to George. While George himself is surprised by what he finds in himself traveling with Davies and what he wants in life.
I'd love to read much more from the author and this of this type of Regency Romance. Well done!
This is not what I expected from a Regency Romance, but in the most wonderful of ways. The writing is light and crisp, true to its genre, but coming to the beautiful Faebourne we have a whole different type of story. It is like a fairy tale of old with its curses and quests. Grass slippers and a song who is many songs. Plus Adelia's fox familiar Aloysius who is quirky and clever and makes me want my own! The Milnes are odd themselves and often had me smiling. While I thoroughly enjoyed that aspect of the book, it is the cast of characters that shine. Duncan is the polite and boring everyday man who must stretch himself to try to become a hero. Davies wrestles with his newfound lineage and his attraction to George. While George himself is surprised by what he finds in himself traveling with Davies and what he wants in life.
I'd love to read much more from the author and this of this type of Regency Romance. Well done!
November 13, 2018
3.75 stars
February 13, 2019
4.5/5.0
“Faebourne” is the complete fairy tale package: fun and romantic with a hearty dose of magic and mischief.
Read full review in the 2019 February issue of InD'tale Magazine.
“Faebourne” is the complete fairy tale package: fun and romantic with a hearty dose of magic and mischief.
Read full review in the 2019 February issue of InD'tale Magazine.
November 2, 2018
I loved "Brynnde" and Langlinais' newest offering did not disappoint. Fantasy is not my chosen genre, Regency Romance is, but the two here combine nicely. Every character is well-developed and has his/her own distinct voice. Indeed, every player here is delightful, and how they all accepted Aloysius the fox familiar and Odette the fey was amusing. Both romances are understated and believable. Although I never read any M/M romances, this one was depicted with class and humor. This is a well-written and witty short novel.
October 18, 2019
Interesting story
Langlinais pens an interesting regency romantic story in Faeboure. I found it to be a unique take on a regency romance, and liked that the author made it more interesting, including having a gay couple within the story. I think that the characters are well-developed, and yet they may not be what a reader expects, and that is the best part of any story. I like unpredictable, and a story that grows, and gives strengths and flaws to the characters. I look forward to reading more by this author. This book is recommended by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews.
Langlinais pens an interesting regency romantic story in Faeboure. I found it to be a unique take on a regency romance, and liked that the author made it more interesting, including having a gay couple within the story. I think that the characters are well-developed, and yet they may not be what a reader expects, and that is the best part of any story. I like unpredictable, and a story that grows, and gives strengths and flaws to the characters. I look forward to reading more by this author. This book is recommended by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews.
June 27, 2019
I love this book, I was never a historical fantasy kind of girl but thia author blows my mind, the characters leap from the page and vivid imagery forces you to devour the book. Once you start, you quickly become addicted to this and the author's other books. I love the juxtaposition of the progressive themes and romances cast in historical epochs.
December 24, 2018
Charming. Slow-moving. Would have rated higher if there'd been more romance to it.
September 15, 2023
Well, I'm biased. But I do think George + Davies is one of my favorite couples that I've ever written.
Fun fact: Davies was originally named Michaels (before the relationship developed). But I just could have George & Michaels, and George is such a George that I changed Michaels' name to Davies.
Fun fact: Davies was originally named Michaels (before the relationship developed). But I just could have George & Michaels, and George is such a George that I changed Michaels' name to Davies.
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