Miss Serena's Secret

 Miss Serena's Secret is the second of 3 books in the Regency Brides (A Promise of Hope) series.   Here we pick up with the Winthrop family again, it's always good to reconnect with old friends.  In this novel, we dwell with the new Lord Winthrop, his wife Catherine, sister-in-law Serena and his mother-in-law, and of course  Lord Carmichael.   In book two,  Carolyn Miller once again weaves her charm and takes us back to a time of chivalry, and proper etiquette. 

Synopsis:

With devastating scars in her past, Serena Winthrop is sure no man can be trusted—especially not a man like the too-smooth Viscount Carmichael. His reputation as a flirt and a gambler is everything she despises. And the young artist makes sure that this disreputable heir to an earldom knows of her deep disapproval whenever they encounter one another.

Henry, Lord Carmichael, is perfectly aware of his charms. He's gambled with plenty of ladies' hearts as easily as he has with their husbands' money. But lately he's wondered if there's more to life—and if his actions might prove unworthy of an admirable wife such as his friends have found.


When Serena's guardian asks his best friend to protect his young ward, Henry promises to be on his best behavior and not woo her. But the more he learns of her, the more he realizes she might be his best reason for changing his character. 

Then the lady's art leads her to London infamy. Now Henry must choose between the life mapped out for him as the earl apparent and the love of his life. And Serena's secret may mean the end of his titled family line.

My Thoughts:

A charming storyline with familiar friends from Carolyn Miller's previous books.    This book focuses on Miss Serena(Henry).    It feels wonderful to sit back and renew acquaintances with old friends and to meet some new friends also.  This story line is all about forgiveness, leaning on God and following God's direction in our lives, and not depending on our own reasoning.   I do enjoy the author's writing, she invites you into the character's lives and you become one of the family as you read along.   This storyline has the reader on edge, with feelings of empathy, and wanting to urge the characters to do the right thing.   The reader will truly enjoy this second book of the series, that has some surprises and a few twists in it.  

I highly recommend this series, especially to those who enjoy historical romance.  I look forward to reading the third book in this series   "The Making of Mrs. Hale"



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