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A Series of Worthy Young Ladies #4
The Champion
A Courageous Lady and a Confounded Lord
Six highly placed matrons mourn their lack of daughters until they devise a scheme to launch eligible girls in need of assistance, and so The Society of Sponsoring Ladies is born.
Lady Arabella Berestock has lived in the ramshackle Cornwall house for as long as she can remember. She is the ward of Lord Skeffington, who does not do much to provide, nor does she tolerate him. If there is any comfort to be had, it is the companionship of Mrs. Weston. That good lady has allowed Arabella to pursue her passion for rescuing animals and the house has become a menagerie. Out of the blue, a cousin, Lady Redfield, has stepped forward and will bring her to Town for a proper season.
Lord Peregrine Hadleigh, Marquess of Blackwood and heir to the Duke of Stanbury has found his life going rather well. He’s finally got his own house in Town and he’s put his mother off talk of marriage with the idea that he waits for an old family friend to make her debut, which he certainly does not. His house happens to be next door to Lady Redfield, one of his mother’s cabal of matrons. That may not be ideal but out of all of them, she is the least likely to cause problems. At least, he had imagined so before he and his coachman are delivered a bracing lecture regarding the treatment of his horses from a pert little miss just now staying with the lady. Lady Arabella has a lot of opinions, but she is rather pretty.
As the season unfolds, so too does her guardian’s plot to force Arabella to marry a mysterious old man and threats of sending her back to Cornwall. As those difficulties present themselves, two neighboring butlers confound their houses, a squirrel makes an unfortunate appearance, a Welch Main is set to commence, a beast of a dog misbehaves, a secret society is founded, and a beloved horse must be got back.
If Arabella is to fix anything at all, she may have to use a weapon she has kept secret for years.
Six highly placed matrons mourn their lack of daughters until they devise a scheme to launch eligible girls in need of assistance, and so The Society of Sponsoring Ladies is born.
Lady Arabella Berestock has lived in the ramshackle Cornwall house for as long as she can remember. She is the ward of Lord Skeffington, who does not do much to provide, nor does she tolerate him. If there is any comfort to be had, it is the companionship of Mrs. Weston. That good lady has allowed Arabella to pursue her passion for rescuing animals and the house has become a menagerie. Out of the blue, a cousin, Lady Redfield, has stepped forward and will bring her to Town for a proper season.
Lord Peregrine Hadleigh, Marquess of Blackwood and heir to the Duke of Stanbury has found his life going rather well. He’s finally got his own house in Town and he’s put his mother off talk of marriage with the idea that he waits for an old family friend to make her debut, which he certainly does not. His house happens to be next door to Lady Redfield, one of his mother’s cabal of matrons. That may not be ideal but out of all of them, she is the least likely to cause problems. At least, he had imagined so before he and his coachman are delivered a bracing lecture regarding the treatment of his horses from a pert little miss just now staying with the lady. Lady Arabella has a lot of opinions, but she is rather pretty.
As the season unfolds, so too does her guardian’s plot to force Arabella to marry a mysterious old man and threats of sending her back to Cornwall. As those difficulties present themselves, two neighboring butlers confound their houses, a squirrel makes an unfortunate appearance, a Welch Main is set to commence, a beast of a dog misbehaves, a secret society is founded, and a beloved horse must be got back.
If Arabella is to fix anything at all, she may have to use a weapon she has kept secret for years.
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36 books100 followersBy the time I was eleven, my Irish Nana and I had formed a book club of sorts. On a timetable only known to herself, Nana would grab her blackthorn walking stick and steam down to the local Woolworth’s. There, she would buy the latest Barbara Cartland romance, hurry home to read it accompanied by viciously strong wine, (Wild Irish Rose, if you’re wondering) and then pass the book on to me. Though I was not particularly interested in real boys yet, I was very interested in the gentlemen in those stories—daring, bold, and often enraging and unaccountable. After my Barbara Cartland phase, I went on to Georgette Heyer, Jane Austen and so many other gifted authors blessed with the ability to bring the Georgian and Regency eras to life.
I would like nothing more than to time travel back to the Regency (and time travel back to my twenties as long as we’re going somewhere) to take my chances at a ball. Who would take the first? Who would escort me into supper? What sort of meaningful looks would be exchanged? I would hope, having made the trip, to encounter a gentleman who would give me a very hard time. He ought to be vexatious in the extreme, and worth every vexation, to make the journey worthwhile.
I most likely won’t be able to work out the time travel gambit, so I will content myself with writing stories of adventure and romance in my beloved time period. There are lives to be created, marvelous gowns to wear, jewels to don, instant attractions that inevitably come with a difficulty, and hearts to break before putting them back together again. In traditional Regency fashion, my stories are clean—the action happens in a drawing room, rather than a bedroom.
As I muse over what will happen next to my H and h, and wish I were there with them, I will occasionally remind myself that it’s also nice to have a microwave, Netflix, cheese popcorn, and steaming hot showers.
Come see me on Facebook - @KateArcherAuthor or visit my website at https://katearcher.weebly.com
I would like nothing more than to time travel back to the Regency (and time travel back to my twenties as long as we’re going somewhere) to take my chances at a ball. Who would take the first? Who would escort me into supper? What sort of meaningful looks would be exchanged? I would hope, having made the trip, to encounter a gentleman who would give me a very hard time. He ought to be vexatious in the extreme, and worth every vexation, to make the journey worthwhile.
I most likely won’t be able to work out the time travel gambit, so I will content myself with writing stories of adventure and romance in my beloved time period. There are lives to be created, marvelous gowns to wear, jewels to don, instant attractions that inevitably come with a difficulty, and hearts to break before putting them back together again. In traditional Regency fashion, my stories are clean—the action happens in a drawing room, rather than a bedroom.
As I muse over what will happen next to my H and h, and wish I were there with them, I will occasionally remind myself that it’s also nice to have a microwave, Netflix, cheese popcorn, and steaming hot showers.
Come see me on Facebook - @KateArcherAuthor or visit my website at https://katearcher.weebly.com
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September 30, 2022
The Society of Sponsoring Ladies has yet another young lady, Arabella, on their hands, though she comes along with her own peculiarities, chiefly a propensity for rescuing animals and an irritating guardian.
I've really been enjoying the upbeat nature of this series, and this, the fourth installment, is no exception. We have the familiar recipe now of an unconventional heroine, a sweet romance, dastardly villains, and interludes from butlers, but the author plays around with these elements enough that you can feel comfortable with the familiarity without seeing the same plot points repeated.
Arabella was a very fun heroine, and part of what makes her and Peregrine rub along so well is that they are both very much animal people. I thought their romance was adorable, and enjoyed it whenever they were on the page together. I also enjoyed the interludes from the butlers, and the unexpected commentary on social classes by Mr. Sindu.
However, I did feel like the prose got a little long-winded and repetitive in a few places. I would also liked Skeffy's secret to be a bigger plot point, as it turns out to be a bit of a Hail Mary for Arabella instead.
Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley. This is my honest and voluntary review.
I've really been enjoying the upbeat nature of this series, and this, the fourth installment, is no exception. We have the familiar recipe now of an unconventional heroine, a sweet romance, dastardly villains, and interludes from butlers, but the author plays around with these elements enough that you can feel comfortable with the familiarity without seeing the same plot points repeated.
Arabella was a very fun heroine, and part of what makes her and Peregrine rub along so well is that they are both very much animal people. I thought their romance was adorable, and enjoyed it whenever they were on the page together. I also enjoyed the interludes from the butlers, and the unexpected commentary on social classes by Mr. Sindu.
However, I did feel like the prose got a little long-winded and repetitive in a few places. I would also liked Skeffy's secret to be a bigger plot point, as it turns out to be a bit of a Hail Mary for Arabella instead.
Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley. This is my honest and voluntary review.
September 7, 2022
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Rather like watching a Hallmark movie.... you stay for the light entertainment but you wouldn't consider it theater worthy movie.
I enjoyed the animals and Lady Arabella's interactions w/them. Lord Blackwood relies far too heavily on alcohol and is quite self-absorbed, making him a less than ideal hero. He continually seeks credit for what he does though he pretends not too.
Mr. Sindu was a ridiculous character 🙄 He promoted himself time and again within Lord Blackwood's staff and took advantage of his employer, including stealing items from the home for his own use, with ZERO consequence.
The author explains the same ideas more than once making it seem she has either forgotten telling us or we are stupid and in need of hand holding. A proper editor should have worked with her on that.
The old ladies were charming, each with their own quirks.
Favorite Quote:
"Peregrine could hardly control his laughter. Nobody in England ever ran out of tea. No household would ever allow the tea stores to dwindle in such a manner. The servants would stage a revolt without tea."
The name of God is referenced several times, but without substance e.g. "Everybody had been placed in their proper spot by God’s hand".
The wrap up: at the end the author gives a major wrap up telling in great detail what happened to everyone in their futures... rather like at the end of some movies when they write out what happened with a photo of the character just before the credits roll. I don't think I mind it; it was just different.
Clean read / some humor
3☆ I liked it - it was ok.
All opinions are mine alone without expectation or compensation.
Thank you to the publishers for a chance to read this eVersion for my honest thoughts.
Read 9/4&5/2022 via NetGalley
For high quality Regency Romance I would recommend Kristi Ann Hunter's Hawthorne House series.
Rather like watching a Hallmark movie.... you stay for the light entertainment but you wouldn't consider it theater worthy movie.
I enjoyed the animals and Lady Arabella's interactions w/them. Lord Blackwood relies far too heavily on alcohol and is quite self-absorbed, making him a less than ideal hero. He continually seeks credit for what he does though he pretends not too.
Mr. Sindu was a ridiculous character 🙄 He promoted himself time and again within Lord Blackwood's staff and took advantage of his employer, including stealing items from the home for his own use, with ZERO consequence.
The author explains the same ideas more than once making it seem she has either forgotten telling us or we are stupid and in need of hand holding. A proper editor should have worked with her on that.
The old ladies were charming, each with their own quirks.
Favorite Quote:
"Peregrine could hardly control his laughter. Nobody in England ever ran out of tea. No household would ever allow the tea stores to dwindle in such a manner. The servants would stage a revolt without tea."
The name of God is referenced several times, but without substance e.g. "Everybody had been placed in their proper spot by God’s hand".
The wrap up: at the end the author gives a major wrap up telling in great detail what happened to everyone in their futures... rather like at the end of some movies when they write out what happened with a photo of the character just before the credits roll. I don't think I mind it; it was just different.
Clean read / some humor
3☆ I liked it - it was ok.
All opinions are mine alone without expectation or compensation.
Thank you to the publishers for a chance to read this eVersion for my honest thoughts.
Read 9/4&5/2022 via NetGalley
For high quality Regency Romance I would recommend Kristi Ann Hunter's Hawthorne House series.
September 14, 2022
Lady Arabella Berestock has lived in the ramshackle Cornwall house for as long as she can remember. She is the ward of the horrid Lord Skeffington however she has the companionship of Mrs. Weston, who has allowed Arabella to pursue her passion for rescuing animals and the house has become a menagerie. Out of the blue, a cousin, Lady Redfield, has stepped forward and will bring her to Town for a proper season. Lord Peregrine Hadleigh, Marquis of Blackwood and heir to the Duke of Stanbury has finally got his own house in Town and he’s put his mother off talk of marriage with the idea that he waits for an old family friend to make her debut, which he certainly does not. His house happens to be next door to Lady Redfield, one of his mother’s cabal of matrons. That may not be ideal but out of all of them, she is the least likely to cause problems. At least, he had imagined so before Lady Arabella arrived.
This is the fourth book in the series & is a delightful, light hearted romp, just what I was needing & I thoroughly enjoyed it. I liked both Peregrine & Arabella but found the both, if I’m honest, to be a bit insipid, he's easily swayed by his butler, she’s very immature & rescues animals, giving them childish names. I do love the matchmaking lady’s & just loved how Lady Redfield started to get a backbone. There was some chemistry between Peregrine & Arabella & their journey to a HEA was charming
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
This is the fourth book in the series & is a delightful, light hearted romp, just what I was needing & I thoroughly enjoyed it. I liked both Peregrine & Arabella but found the both, if I’m honest, to be a bit insipid, he's easily swayed by his butler, she’s very immature & rescues animals, giving them childish names. I do love the matchmaking lady’s & just loved how Lady Redfield started to get a backbone. There was some chemistry between Peregrine & Arabella & their journey to a HEA was charming
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
October 10, 2022
This is book 4 in the delightful A Series of Worthy Young Ladies series. If you have been following the series, you know the background of how The Society of Sponsoring Ladies was born and what their mission is - namely to find suitable matches for worthy young ladies who need just a little bit of help. Well they are at it again, in this charming latest addition. Lady Redfield has taken it upon herself to sponsor Arabella, who is the daughter of her late cousin. Arabella is a fun and unique lady, in that she likes rescuing animals and keeping them. Living next door to Lady Redfield is Lord Peregrine Hadleigh, Marquess of Blackwood. He has a weak spot for animals, too, so he is a perfect match for Arabella. I enjoyed following the fun, fast-paced, and charming journey of these two as they made their way into each other's hearts. The banter between them was funny and witty and I couldn't help but fall in love with these two. Ms Archer does a wonderful job of developing such endearing characters and bringing them to life. The story was filled with so many humorous and adorable moments, I was hooked till the very end. This was a fun and delightful story and I had a really fun time reading it.
My thanks to Dragonblade Publishing and Netgalley for providing a complimentary copy. This is my voluntary and honest review.
My thanks to Dragonblade Publishing and Netgalley for providing a complimentary copy. This is my voluntary and honest review.
September 8, 2022
This almost ended up as a dnf. I have not read the previous books and will admit that left me at a disadvantage as I started this one. The titles and the names of the ladies of the society are thrown around in such a way that I was 1/3 through the book before I felt I had a proper overview about who was who. When their first names were thrown around I was still confused though.
There is a side story with two butlers that I felt could have been shortened as I felt over all it didn't really have enough to do with the overall arc of the story.
However the main characters are Arabella and Peregrine.
I did feel at times Arabella was more Disney princess than normal human with regards to her animal handling, but I can't fault a character for their love of animals. I enjoyed both characters and Arabellas relationship with Lady Redfield.
Peregrin was maybe a little too easily swayed at times, but all in all their relationship is sweet and I enjoyed the progression of it. I would have liked more of the focus to lie there.
The hurdles they meet along the way feels a little to easy to beat at times, so I never felt the stakes were very high at any time. I would have enjoyed some more suspense in those instances.
This is perfect if you just want an easy read.
3.5 stars.
There is a side story with two butlers that I felt could have been shortened as I felt over all it didn't really have enough to do with the overall arc of the story.
However the main characters are Arabella and Peregrine.
I did feel at times Arabella was more Disney princess than normal human with regards to her animal handling, but I can't fault a character for their love of animals. I enjoyed both characters and Arabellas relationship with Lady Redfield.
Peregrin was maybe a little too easily swayed at times, but all in all their relationship is sweet and I enjoyed the progression of it. I would have liked more of the focus to lie there.
The hurdles they meet along the way feels a little to easy to beat at times, so I never felt the stakes were very high at any time. I would have enjoyed some more suspense in those instances.
This is perfect if you just want an easy read.
3.5 stars.
September 18, 2022
A laugh out loud Regency Romance. The Society of Sponsoring Ladies are at it again. Lady Redfield is calling a meeting. It's an emergency. Lady Arabella Berestock the daughter of the late Earl of Westcott, Lady Redfield's second cousin, has been regulated to live in Cornwall by her guardian. Lady Redfield wants to give her a season to find a husband. Lord Skeffington is scheming for her to marry the lord to whom he owes money. Once Arabella is in London, she is attracted to the gentleman next door. Known for her way with animals, Peregrine Hadleigh, Marques of Blackwood, is amazed at her relationship with his dog, Apollo. Not to mention he's also drawn to the Lady himself. The developing friendship soons becomes much more. Only her guardian keeps coming up with schemes to get her dowry. Arabella isn't having any of it. Blackwood is her champion to deter Skeffington. With a menagerie of injured or sick animals, a VAB, a mystery dinner, a masquerade and butlers who do whatever they want, you can't help laughing. This book is another favorite in the series. A clean romance.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
October 1, 2022
Even though book 4 of the series it is a stand alone with the Ladies being crossover characters. Six ladies who only bore sons and their desire to be responsible for a young unknown women to be brought out in society - how unique.
This is a clean story with only a few kisses near the end.
I didn't care for the H's "Butler." I though his antics made the H look weak. Granted the H was only weak with the Butler. I also, wanted to know if the H's mother became a devoted grandma like her friend. The h is kind and especially caring with injured animals. Some of happenings with the animals were very humorous.
There is one villain who had a secret that was a shock, enjoyed the twist. I couldn't for the life of me figured out why the h's guardian was named such with his awful reputation.
No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA, romance builds slowly and clean. I recommend this story and series because it has humor, unique storyline and romance. (ljb)
This is a clean story with only a few kisses near the end.
I didn't care for the H's "Butler." I though his antics made the H look weak. Granted the H was only weak with the Butler. I also, wanted to know if the H's mother became a devoted grandma like her friend. The h is kind and especially caring with injured animals. Some of happenings with the animals were very humorous.
There is one villain who had a secret that was a shock, enjoyed the twist. I couldn't for the life of me figured out why the h's guardian was named such with his awful reputation.
No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA, romance builds slowly and clean. I recommend this story and series because it has humor, unique storyline and romance. (ljb)
February 3, 2023
Rating: 2.5/5.0
The fourth installment of the Worthy Young Ladies can be read as a standalone, although
starting at the beginning of the series would make it easier to follow along with all the
recurring characters, especially those who are part of The Society of Sponsoring Ladies.
Read full review in the 2023 February issue of InD'tale Magazine.
The fourth installment of the Worthy Young Ladies can be read as a standalone, although
starting at the beginning of the series would make it easier to follow along with all the
recurring characters, especially those who are part of The Society of Sponsoring Ladies.
Read full review in the 2023 February issue of InD'tale Magazine.
September 26, 2022
Started off ok then took a dive into ridiculousness.
September 16, 2022
Utterly and completely charming! How could anyone be anything other than charmed by the petite animal whisperer that is Lady Arabella Berestock? She may be small in stature but she is unmeasured in heart. She has never met an injured creature or injury that she does not feel compelled to fix. I do believe her tenacity made her the perfect young lady for Lady Redfield to sponsor. Where Lady Redfield is meek and scared, Arabella is strong-willed and determined, allowing some of that to rub off on the Lady. Add into the mix her next door neighbour, a certain son of a Duchess of the very society helping Arabella. He has a weak spot for his beloved horse and dog, making him seemingly a picture perfect match for animal loving Arabella. Next we add a dastardly guardian who only sees her as a means of solving his own problems, and you get an intriguing mystery to back the story. What truly sells the whole package is a side cast of unique servants who are both loyal and self-serving (in all the best ways), leading to many humorous scenes. I especially loved the fully detailed epilogue that summed up the future of not just our lovely couple, Peregrine & Arabella, but also each of the kindly supporting case. The story had me giggling in delight over and over. A sweet and utterly charming story indeed!
May 31, 2023
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.
As the ward of Lord Skeffinton, Lady Arabella Berestock has been left to her own devices in a rundown home in Cornwall, where the lord expects she will follow his every decision, particularly over who she will marry. However, he has another thing coming, and when he arrives to tell her she is to marry an old widower in the north of England, he soon discovers that she and her rescue animals have a different plan, and he has to run after his horses in a ruined jacket for his sins. So when a distant cousin, Lady Redfield arrives to tell her that Arabella is now under her protection, and she will take her to London to have the season she deserves, Arabella's only concern is the welfare of her animals. A chance meeting with Lady Redfield's neighbour, Peregrine, Marquess of Blackwood, may have started off on the wrong foot, but soon Arabella is in his debt, and looks forward to events when she can be with him. But the heir to a duke won't want to marry her, would he?
This one is definitely my favourite of the series. I loved Arabella and Peregrine so much, and the secondary character - particularly Mr Sindu and Hemmings - were great players in the plot line. Peregrine had always told his mother, the Duchess of Stanbury, that the reason he wasn't yet married was because he was waiting for his friend's sister to debut first, but really he planned to wait another two years, and then settle down. Meeting Arabella, however, made him reconsider his timeline, and he worried that if he stuck to the two years, he might miss out on the woman of his dreams. Waiting so that he could escort her and Lady Redfield to balls, and take Arabella into supper, even taking her dance card and ensuring that Skeffington couldn't get on it, were all clear indications of his feelings, though there was a moment when it looked like the odds were stacked so much against them. I really hope we see the couple again in the final books!
As the ward of Lord Skeffinton, Lady Arabella Berestock has been left to her own devices in a rundown home in Cornwall, where the lord expects she will follow his every decision, particularly over who she will marry. However, he has another thing coming, and when he arrives to tell her she is to marry an old widower in the north of England, he soon discovers that she and her rescue animals have a different plan, and he has to run after his horses in a ruined jacket for his sins. So when a distant cousin, Lady Redfield arrives to tell her that Arabella is now under her protection, and she will take her to London to have the season she deserves, Arabella's only concern is the welfare of her animals. A chance meeting with Lady Redfield's neighbour, Peregrine, Marquess of Blackwood, may have started off on the wrong foot, but soon Arabella is in his debt, and looks forward to events when she can be with him. But the heir to a duke won't want to marry her, would he?
This one is definitely my favourite of the series. I loved Arabella and Peregrine so much, and the secondary character - particularly Mr Sindu and Hemmings - were great players in the plot line. Peregrine had always told his mother, the Duchess of Stanbury, that the reason he wasn't yet married was because he was waiting for his friend's sister to debut first, but really he planned to wait another two years, and then settle down. Meeting Arabella, however, made him reconsider his timeline, and he worried that if he stuck to the two years, he might miss out on the woman of his dreams. Waiting so that he could escort her and Lady Redfield to balls, and take Arabella into supper, even taking her dance card and ensuring that Skeffington couldn't get on it, were all clear indications of his feelings, though there was a moment when it looked like the odds were stacked so much against them. I really hope we see the couple again in the final books!
September 7, 2022
The lady’s are back again matchmaking! I love each of these secondary characters. Ms Archer is brilliant in how she portrays their characters and how she makes them shine. Each lady has their own personality with their own foibles. They are very witty and make me laugh out loud at their antics.
This is Lady Arabella Berestock and Lord Peregrine Hadleigh, Marquess of Blackwood’s story into love. Arabella had been sent to live in the country out of the way by her guardian Lord Skeffington. She loved being in the country and was always rescuing numerous animals who had been injured and in need.
Lady Redfield one of the lady’s of society had decided to sponsor Arabella for a season in London and takes her back home to live with her. Pereguine has just bought the house next door, hoping to be away from the prying eyes and interference from his mother. He had decided to enjoy himself for a couple of years before he settled down with a wife. He knew one of his mother’s friends lived next door but she was quiet and wouldn’t interfere with how he lived his life.
What a funny, fast paced journey into their HEA which includes as with all great stories, problems from her unscrupulous guardian. Mr Sindu is a classic character and led Hemmings, Lady Redfield’s butler astray many times. I had to laugh at their various antics.
Each book in this series just gets better and better. What can I say! It’s an amazing read if you love clean, funny, witty, romantic stories, this is definitely for you. You won’t be able to put it down once you start reading their adventure and I cannot recommend it enough. Fantastic!
I voluntarily read and reviewed and ARC copy and all thoughts and opinions are my own.
This is Lady Arabella Berestock and Lord Peregrine Hadleigh, Marquess of Blackwood’s story into love. Arabella had been sent to live in the country out of the way by her guardian Lord Skeffington. She loved being in the country and was always rescuing numerous animals who had been injured and in need.
Lady Redfield one of the lady’s of society had decided to sponsor Arabella for a season in London and takes her back home to live with her. Pereguine has just bought the house next door, hoping to be away from the prying eyes and interference from his mother. He had decided to enjoy himself for a couple of years before he settled down with a wife. He knew one of his mother’s friends lived next door but she was quiet and wouldn’t interfere with how he lived his life.
What a funny, fast paced journey into their HEA which includes as with all great stories, problems from her unscrupulous guardian. Mr Sindu is a classic character and led Hemmings, Lady Redfield’s butler astray many times. I had to laugh at their various antics.
Each book in this series just gets better and better. What can I say! It’s an amazing read if you love clean, funny, witty, romantic stories, this is definitely for you. You won’t be able to put it down once you start reading their adventure and I cannot recommend it enough. Fantastic!
I voluntarily read and reviewed and ARC copy and all thoughts and opinions are my own.
September 9, 2022
Lady Arabella Berestoke is the ward of a Lord who is disliked by most who know him. He is a rake and a scoundrel who is heavily in debt. He hates the fact the he can't get his hands on his ward's money.
Our heroine is quite happy tucked away in remote Cornwall taking care of the various woodland creatures that need her help.
Our dear Lady Redfield must gather every ounce of courage to sponsor the worthy young Lady she has chosen to gift a London season.
Lord Peregrine Hadleigh, Marquess of Blackwood is often bossed about, sometimes by his mother and other times by his Butler. He is still a very good hero for this story though.
With this series you could read each book on it's own, but to understand the reasons behind everything it's best to have at least read the first in the series. There are lots of giggles in this story and very soft hearted people. The schemes of the butlers will also amuse you.
Very good fun.
Our heroine is quite happy tucked away in remote Cornwall taking care of the various woodland creatures that need her help.
Our dear Lady Redfield must gather every ounce of courage to sponsor the worthy young Lady she has chosen to gift a London season.
Lord Peregrine Hadleigh, Marquess of Blackwood is often bossed about, sometimes by his mother and other times by his Butler. He is still a very good hero for this story though.
With this series you could read each book on it's own, but to understand the reasons behind everything it's best to have at least read the first in the series. There are lots of giggles in this story and very soft hearted people. The schemes of the butlers will also amuse you.
Very good fun.
October 8, 2022
I so enjoyed this book, it was witty, and really kept my attention. There were so many wonderful characters that just brought so much enjoyment to this story. The ladies of The Society of Sponsoring Ladies seemed to be in rare form - Lady Redfield, Lady Heathway, Lady Featherstone, Lady Easton, and Lady Mendleton with the advanced baby that did amazing things.
Lady Arabella is an orphan and ward of Lord Skeffington (Skeffy). Lady Redfield writes a very vague letter to Lady Arabella offering to sponsor her for the season.
Peregrine Hadleigh, Marquess of Blackwood, has recently purchased the house next to Lady Redfield. Peregrine is intrigued when he hears Lady Arabella dictate a letter home to someone named Freddy with directions about caring for all those Arabella had to leave behind.
There were many laugh out loud moments for me with this story, I highly recommend it.
Lady Arabella is an orphan and ward of Lord Skeffington (Skeffy). Lady Redfield writes a very vague letter to Lady Arabella offering to sponsor her for the season.
Peregrine Hadleigh, Marquess of Blackwood, has recently purchased the house next to Lady Redfield. Peregrine is intrigued when he hears Lady Arabella dictate a letter home to someone named Freddy with directions about caring for all those Arabella had to leave behind.
There were many laugh out loud moments for me with this story, I highly recommend it.
September 3, 2022
I enjoyed this book so much. This story, as the others in this series, are so uniquely written. Kate Archer does a fabulous job on not just the main characters, but the side characters as well. Lady Arabella was overly fond of animals that were in need and the author went into great detail incorporating the animals humorously into the story. Lord Blackwood's was also fond of his horse and large, unruly dog, Apollo. They made a perfect couple.
The ladies of The Society of Sponsoring Ladies are all interesting and entertaining characters, but Kate does an even better job on the butlers in the story. The Butlers are cleverly written and made me laugh out loud multiple times.
I received this book from NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing for an honest review.
The ladies of The Society of Sponsoring Ladies are all interesting and entertaining characters, but Kate does an even better job on the butlers in the story. The Butlers are cleverly written and made me laugh out loud multiple times.
I received this book from NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing for an honest review.
September 7, 2022
One should never underestimate a country girl! Not only did Lady Arabella Berestock take London by storm, but she bamboozled her sponsors, the butler and the charming rogue next door. With her love of animals and down-to-earth nature, Arabella has no need for artifice and is quite capable of handling her malicious guardian with the help of her pets. This hilarious comedy had me laughing out loud and despite the thread of suspense woven through the plot, it came to a happy and successful conclusion. I received a copy of this novel as a gift through Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.
September 28, 2022
An absolute delight
I love this crazy series. I was prepared for another “will he or won’t she”. Instead, this a hilarious series based on a premise of “saving” some poor, unprepared young ladies from the nether regions and outskirts of society. From the patrons, to the butlers, to the janky villain- it was a fun read and surprisingly quick.
I also love the un-official epilogues in each book, where you get the happily ever after of each of the worthy young ladies.
As previously mentioned (in a separate review), this is my first read of this author- I love her style, humor and originality.
Thank you Ms. Archer.
I love this crazy series. I was prepared for another “will he or won’t she”. Instead, this a hilarious series based on a premise of “saving” some poor, unprepared young ladies from the nether regions and outskirts of society. From the patrons, to the butlers, to the janky villain- it was a fun read and surprisingly quick.
I also love the un-official epilogues in each book, where you get the happily ever after of each of the worthy young ladies.
As previously mentioned (in a separate review), this is my first read of this author- I love her style, humor and originality.
Thank you Ms. Archer.
September 10, 2022
A Delightful Read
In the next project by The Society of Sponsoring Ladies, a young lady with a penchant for rescuing wild animals (and restoring them to health within the house) and a Marquess unexpectedly become neighbours. This was a delightful story with plenty of humour, engaging characters (including a brazen and impudent butler), adorable animals and of course a villain. A highly recommended read.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
In the next project by The Society of Sponsoring Ladies, a young lady with a penchant for rescuing wild animals (and restoring them to health within the house) and a Marquess unexpectedly become neighbours. This was a delightful story with plenty of humour, engaging characters (including a brazen and impudent butler), adorable animals and of course a villain. A highly recommended read.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
November 27, 2022
Written with wit and style. I liked the two main characters, but wish the author hadn’t required Arabella to do something incredibly stupid and criminal in order to add a little drama to the plot at the end. I agree with what she did in principle, but the maid had the right of it when she was reluctant to hang over a bunch of roosters. I really, really like this author’s work but that is a sticking point for me in three of the last four books in this series I’ve read: either the hero or the heroine or both must think or do something monumentally stupid to move the plot along. Enough already!
September 6, 2022
Another young lady to be brought out by the group. Arabella is to be given a season in hopes she can find someone to wed. As long as that someone is not Peregrine, the duchess’s son, everything should be fine. Helping her to avoid her cruel guardian and teaching her to ride a horse, throws them together quite a bit. Peregrine doesn’t realize he loves Arabella till it is almost too late. I received an ARC from NetGalley and Dragonblade Publishing for my honest review.
September 11, 2022
The story is mildly entertaining as a light farce, but it is not billed as such and I do not believe it is intended as such. The main characters are very thinky drawn and too shallow to find sympathetic. The supporting characters are somewhat amusing but the combined effect is a lot of noise with little substance.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Dragonblade Books for the opportunity to review the ARC.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Dragonblade Books for the opportunity to review the ARC.
September 13, 2022
2 Stars! An okay read. I did feel lost at times, mostly in the beginning, since this is the first book in this series that I’ve read and it is the 4th book in ‘The Series of Worthy Young Ladies’ series. I liked the book but it seemed to drag on with a slow build. I had to make myself finish reading the book and I just couldn’t get into it. Entertaining at times but I just couldn’t connect.
*I received this at no charge & I voluntarily left this review.*
*I received this at no charge & I voluntarily left this review.*
September 15, 2022
Reaction
I loved this story. Arabella takes the love of animals perhaps a little too far, but that comes in handy. Peregrine loves his horse and his dog and tries to hide from his mother's marriage plans. Their meeting starts off in a confrontation but she soon manages him. Their friendship leads to more but they must foil her guardian's machinations. The resolution is a satisfying one.
I loved this story. Arabella takes the love of animals perhaps a little too far, but that comes in handy. Peregrine loves his horse and his dog and tries to hide from his mother's marriage plans. Their meeting starts off in a confrontation but she soon manages him. Their friendship leads to more but they must foil her guardian's machinations. The resolution is a satisfying one.
September 18, 2022
another treasure.
It’s hard to describe the pleasure to be found reading this book, indeed the entire series. Humor, pathos, quirkiness, charm, mystery, all combine with characters of more color and life than a reader can take in. Villains, hero’s, amazing women, even the animals have the ability to engage and delight. Do not miss the chance to join the Society. You won’t regret a minute, except when you.get to the very end. Then you will wish for more!
It’s hard to describe the pleasure to be found reading this book, indeed the entire series. Humor, pathos, quirkiness, charm, mystery, all combine with characters of more color and life than a reader can take in. Villains, hero’s, amazing women, even the animals have the ability to engage and delight. Do not miss the chance to join the Society. You won’t regret a minute, except when you.get to the very end. Then you will wish for more!
September 23, 2022
Delightful!
I look forward to each new book in the series! The Champion is now my favorite! The characters' charmingly eccentricities are so entertaining. I thoroughly enjoy their quirks. I can not choose either a favorite character or favorite animal, although the VAB, (very advanced baby) , and the badger came close!
I look forward to each new book in the series! The Champion is now my favorite! The characters' charmingly eccentricities are so entertaining. I thoroughly enjoy their quirks. I can not choose either a favorite character or favorite animal, although the VAB, (very advanced baby) , and the badger came close!
September 24, 2022
These Women Are So Funny
The Society women are funny in their own rights, but then add in Arabella and her animals and antics and one chuckles through this delightful story. Arabella is so refreshing, and her relationships with both Peregrine and Skeffington so interesting. Add in the crazy butlers for both households and one has a book that's hard to put down.
The Society women are funny in their own rights, but then add in Arabella and her animals and antics and one chuckles through this delightful story. Arabella is so refreshing, and her relationships with both Peregrine and Skeffington so interesting. Add in the crazy butlers for both households and one has a book that's hard to put down.
September 2, 2022
A lovely romance and engaging characters. The story flowed and I enjoyed the banter and chemistry between Lady Arabella and Lord Peregrine. I always enjoy when animals are incorporated into the story and especially when the heroine is an avid animal lover.
September 14, 2022
This is another funny laugh out loud book as all so far have been. From the eccentric ladies to the funny butler's. The couple are sweet and engaging and I loved how they bonded over their love of animals. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 16, 2022
Fun and light hearted
This entire series has been wonderful. The ladies society is filled with quirky, lovable characters. The flc in this edition is absolutely adorable. I'm looking forward to next in line with Lady Featherstone.
This entire series has been wonderful. The ladies society is filled with quirky, lovable characters. The flc in this edition is absolutely adorable. I'm looking forward to next in line with Lady Featherstone.
September 17, 2022
Love this series
I enjoyed this author's previous series but this one is even better! Each book is even funnier than the last. Can't wait for the next one and I hope Mr. Vance gets a story.
I enjoyed this author's previous series but this one is even better! Each book is even funnier than the last. Can't wait for the next one and I hope Mr. Vance gets a story.
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