Publication: September 4, 2018
Publisher: Shadow Mountain
Source: Publisher & Purchased my own copy
Lord Elliott Mayfield aims to
correct the very messy marital mistakes and spousal scandals of his brothers
and sisters by requiring his nieces and nephews to choose worthy
companions. If they choose wisely, they will receive their generous share
of the family’s inheritance.
Peter, Elliott’s eldest nephew, thinks the entire idea is ridiculous. A widower with two young daughters, he simply needs a governess, not a wife. Julia Hollingsworth certainly has the credentials and the experience, but is altogether too young and pretty for such a job. So why can’t he stop thinking about her?
Julia loves working as a governess, despite the objections of her mother, Amelia. And as it turns out, Amelia has a lot to say about the Mayfield men—none of it good. But Julia dismisses the rumors of ruined reputations and instead concentrates on helping Peter with his children and his fledgling business in canine husbandry. His kindness and gentleness is endearing—and increasingly attractive.
But Amelia, whose heart was broken thirty years ago by none other than Elliott Mayfield, is determined to prevent any relationship from blooming either between Peter and Julia—or between herself and Elliott.
Hearts and history collide as both couples must face their pasts and decide if risking it all is worth the promise of new love and a new future.
Peter, Elliott’s eldest nephew, thinks the entire idea is ridiculous. A widower with two young daughters, he simply needs a governess, not a wife. Julia Hollingsworth certainly has the credentials and the experience, but is altogether too young and pretty for such a job. So why can’t he stop thinking about her?
Julia loves working as a governess, despite the objections of her mother, Amelia. And as it turns out, Amelia has a lot to say about the Mayfield men—none of it good. But Julia dismisses the rumors of ruined reputations and instead concentrates on helping Peter with his children and his fledgling business in canine husbandry. His kindness and gentleness is endearing—and increasingly attractive.
But Amelia, whose heart was broken thirty years ago by none other than Elliott Mayfield, is determined to prevent any relationship from blooming either between Peter and Julia—or between herself and Elliott.
Hearts and history collide as both couples must face their pasts and decide if risking it all is worth the promise of new love and a new future.
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When Elliott tells Peter of his
idea to help better his nieces and nephews, Peter isn’t 100% sold on it. He
shrugs off the idea of himself needing help. He isn’t looking to get married
and is already a respectable member of society. When Peter hires Julia to be a
governess to his two daughters’ things seem to be going well. Well enough until
Julia’s mother Amelia starts to make her opinions known. Peter is confident and
headstrong. He likes to do things his own way, but it isn’t always the correct
way to do things. That’s something he learns more than once in this story.
Amelia just wants Julia to say
close to home, find a suitable husband and have children. However Julia has
other plans. She wants more out of her life and more importantly, she wants to
have some space from her semi-controlling but well-meaning mother; which is why
she is looking for a new governess position. Julia loves her new position within
the Mayfield household. And she adores Peters’ little girls and they adore her
as well. How long can Julia's happiness last with her mother's interference?
Amelia is familiar with some members
of the Mayfield family; especially Elliott Mayfield. Still recalling the pain
from all those years ago and determined to not let history repeat itself when
it comes to her daughter, Amelia attempts to take matters into her own hands.
But can she judge the present clearly when she is still held firmly in the
past?
I loved Julia. She is smart, independent
(especially for the time period) and not afraid to be herself and say what she
wants. Julia and Peter make a rather cute couple. I was rooting for them all
the way. Amelia was the most frustrating character. There were several times I
wanted to shake her and tell her stop being so ridiculous!
Having this story
told in multiple POV’s made it all the more entertaining to read. This was the
first time I had read a book by Josi Kilpack and it will not be the last. The
story was well written and it had a good steady pace to it. I very much enjoyed
reading this book. Promises and Primroses
made me fall back in love with historical romance all over again. It is a sweet
story with traces of humor and warmth throughout. One that I hope you check out
soon if you haven’t already.
RATING: 5 out of 5.
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