Dusk’s Darkest Shores Review and Giveaway

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Dusk’s Darkest Shores by Carolyn Miller! I’m so excited to share this book with you today! I fell in love with Carolyn’s writing when I read her previous series, Regency Brides, and so when I heard she was starting another series I jumped at the chance to read it!! Make sure you check out the giveaway for a chance to win your own copy! 🙂

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About the Book

Dusk's Darkest Shores
Author Carolyn Miller
Published by Kregel Publications
on May 18, 2021
Genres: Fiction, Historical, Regency, Romance
Pages: 400

How can a meek wallflower help a returning war hero whose dreams are plunged into darkness?

Mary Bloomfield has no illusions. Her chances for matrimony have long since passed her by. Still, her circumstances are pleasant enough, especially now that she has found purpose in assisting her father with his medical practice in England's beautiful Lake District. Even without love, it's a peaceful life.

That is until Adam Edgerton returns to the sleepy district. This decorated war hero did not arrive home to acclaim and rest, but to a new battle against the repercussions of an insidious disease. Mary's caring nature cannot stand to see someone suffer--but how can she help this man see any brightness in his future when he's plunged into melancholic darkness, his dreams laid waste by his condition?

Adam wants no charity, but he's also no coward. If this gentle woman can work hard, how can he do less? Together they struggle to find a way forward for him. Frustration and antipathy slowly develop into friendship and esteem. Then a summer storm atop a mountain peak leads to scandal--and both Mary and Adam must search the depths of their closed hearts for answers if they hope to find any future path with happiness at its end.

Best-selling author Carolyn Miller is back with a fresh series that will not only thrill readers eager for more of her work, but bring in new fans looking for beautiful writing, fascinating research, deftly woven love stories, and real faith lived out in the Regency period.

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My Perspective

Carolyn Miller has managed to pack so much into this story, I’m not sure where to begin. The faith thread is beautifully written into the pages of this novel. The message is clear – we need to trust in the Lord for our futures, and not fret when unexpected things come our way. Adam and Mary certainly had things come their way that they were not expecting, and while they may have struggled at times, it showed they were just humans. Flawed individuals that sometimes felt sorrow, pity, self pity even, and the unknown was somewhat scary.

But amidst this, Miller reminds readers that no matter a person’s circumstances, they are still lovable. Now, I don’t want to go in detail about Adam’s issues, because I don’t want to spoil it. BUT let me say this – Adam has an issue that many would find discouraging, and he does. But I think a part of him also lets this issue define him, and that is a lesson we can all learn. Our disabilities don’t define us. Frankly anyone who looks at us and decides our worth based on this disability it certainly not worth our time. The way Miller brings Adam and Mary together is perfect. Two individuals with bruised hearts, closed hearts, that slowly start to open up and perhaps even ponder love again. Oh it was just a pleasure to read.

As if romance, friendship, faith, and important lesson isn’t enough, Miller continues to amaze me with her attention to detail about her historic setting. I could easily visualize the scenes as I was reading thanks to her descriptive writing. I felt like I was in the time period with the language she used. I just had to close my eyes a moment and it all came together. You know we always want our favorite books to end up on the big screen, but I think sometimes that might actually be a negative thing. The way I’ve pictured Adam and Mary’s journey here is wonderful, and I wouldn’t want anything to distort that 😉

Historical fiction fans are going to enjoy reading Dusk’s Darkest Shores. It looks to be a fantastic series, and this reader is already anxiously awaiting the next installment! I received a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a favorable review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

About the Author

Carolyn Miller is an inspirational romance author who lives in the beautiful Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia, with her husband and four children.

A longtime lover of romance, especially that of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer’s Regency era, Carolyn holds a BA in English literature and loves drawing readers into fictional worlds that show the truth of God’s grace in our lives. She enjoys music, films, gardens, art, travel, and food.

Miller’s novels have won a number of RWA and ACFW contests. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Australasian Christian Writers. 

Learn more about Carolyn at www.carolynmillerauthor.com, or find her on Facebook (Carolyn Miller Author), Instagram (@CarolynMillerAuthor), and Twitter (@CarolynMAuthor). 

Giveaway

Enter to win a fun prize pack inspired by the book and its English setting that includes: 
 
– a copy of Dusk’s Darkest Shores
– a canvas bag to carry your latest reads
– a fun pair of Jane Austen socks
– Novel Teas’ English Breakfast tea
– “Drink tea, read books, and be happy” tea spoon
– “Let your faith be bigger than your fear” mug
– Black currant preserves from England
– Wax Lyrical candle from England

To learn more, visit audrajennings.com

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Have you read any of Carolyn’s books yet? Which one was your favorite?