Pearl’s Promise Review and Giveaway

My Perspective

Pearl’s Promise is the classic story of how a young lady’s parents want her to marry a certain gentleman for money, and yet her heart belongs somewhere else. I enjoy reading these because it’s always interesting to me how the young lady will eventually fight for herself, as well as seeing how the man she loves will try to gain honor in the eyes of her parents. I will say this is book two in the series, and I probably should have started with book one. I was looking for a teeny bit more of a back story in the very beginning, and my guess is that it was in book one. My fault however, not the author. I am just recommending you read book one first!

Kiernan did a great job in keeping with the time period. I could easily picture myself at the balls, dancing next to Pearl and her different partners. And I thought she wrote Nicholas’s character really well. It was hard not to love him. He fought for what was right, he basically went behind his father’s back to help a tenant because he knew he should. He’s that hero all the women instantly fawn over. That being said, I do think that perhaps the attraction between him and Pearl came a little too strong for my taste. I would have preferred a more subtle growth between them, perhaps friends to in love. Or even just a little more interaction before falling completely head over heels. But again, this is simply my preference when reading.

I think the stand out in this story was actually Pearl’s relationship with Mrs. Maxwell. What a fabulous secondary character! I think she really gave Pearl what she was missing at home – compassion, love, and help. Yes she was aware of what the ultimate goal was for Pearl, but she also saw inside Pearl’s heart. I enjoyed how the author wrote their friendship and relationship.

I think Regency fans will enjoy this story and probably read it pretty quickly, as I did. I do, once again, recommend reading book one first however. I will be going back and reading it at some point! 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

Edwina Kiernan is a Christian writer, and author of the well-received Inspirational Regency romance novel, Ruby’s Redemption.

An enthusiast of classic novels and history, Edwina combines her faith, imagination, and research in hope-infused tales set in times past. Her latest novel is the second in the Inspirational Regency romance series, Gems of Grace.

A lifelong word admirer, with Welsh and Irish heritage, she started writing stories early in childhood. She still loves to learn, taking courses from places like Oxford University and the Beau Monde, for both fun and further education.

When she’s not writing, Edwina loves spending time with her dashing husband and lively little son, reading and studying the Bible, getting lost in a captivating novel, and drinking more types of tea than most people realize even exist.

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Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a print copy of Pearl’s Promise and a $25 Amazon gift card!

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