Hello, friends! I’m going to start reviewing some fiction on this blog, since I’m stepping back from my book blog – Between the Pages of This Bookish Life. Hope you enjoy!
Underestimating Miss Cecilia {Regency Brides: Daughters of Aynsley #2} by Carolyn Miller
My Review ~ 4 stars
A sweet read! If you know me, you know that I’m a big fan of historical fiction. The Regency era is an especially lovely time to read about, what with the proper courtships, gentlemen and ladies, and dances in abundance. Carolyn Miller has definitely become a favorite when it comes to this genre. The way that she weaves faith into her romance stories is something that I really appreciate and admire. Her characters experience genuine walks with God – there are soul deep conversions, intense moments of surrender, prayers and seeking, and lots about righteousness and justice. Pretty much faith permeates this novel; it’s not just something that’s carelessly added in so it can be marketed as Christian fiction.
Underestimating Miss Cecilia is the second book in the REGENCY BRIDES: DAUGHTERS OF AYNSLEY series. Cecilia is the second eldest of three sisters, and has long since had a crush on Ned Amherst, who lives on the estate next to hers. With her older sister, Caroline, recently married, and their younger sister, Verity, always causing trouble, Cecilia struggles to keep the peace in the home she shares with her unbelieving parents. They just want her married off to a suitable man, and acting like a normal young English lady. But Cecilia longs for them to understand her intimate faith with Christ and her deep sense of justice for the gypsies and other lower class people.
I enjoyed Cecy’s story! It was fun and had exciting twists. It was also bittersweet, with depth. I loved seeing this quiet young woman’s journey of growing closer to God and surrendering all her desires and dreams to Him. Sometimes I saw myself in her! I truly appreciate reading about characters that I relate to. It can make a novel quite meaningful!
Underestimating Miss Cecilia was really a thoughtful story. The romance was tender and sweet and clean. There were a lot of serious ideas and teachable moments. I feel like this author writes with purpose, and I look forward to picking up Misleading Miss Verity when it releases!
I received a complimentary copy of Underestimating Miss Cecilia from Kregel Publications. This review is honest and all my own.
Lady Grace ~ a quiet & gentle spirit 