Love in the Ballroom

by Kasey Stockton

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He cannot obtain his fortune without first obtaining a bride.

Charlotte Clarke wants nothing more than to experience a London Season. But when she finds out she has to wait another year due to her sister's recent pregnancy, she is crushed. All is not lost as a letter arrives soon after summoning Charlotte to Danbury Hall to meet her new guardian, John Wilkins. With little choice but to go, she determines to contrive a way to convince her new guardian to take her to London in her sister's stead.

John Wilkins spent the last four years running his family's plantation in the Caribbean. When he returns to England after his father's death, he learns that not only is he the guardian of his estranged cousin, but his father amended his will: John will not inherit anything until he marries or turns thirty. Eager to attend the Season and obtain a bride, he agrees to take Charlotte with him.

Charlotte takes on the Season, searching for love while assisting Mr. Wilkins in finding a suitable bride. But what she doesn't count on is falling in love with him herself.

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Book Details

Genre

Historical Romance

Subgenre

General Historical, Georgian 1714–1837

Series

Women of Worth • Book 5

Audience

Adult

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

1 None

Violence

1 None

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

2 Mild

Publication Date

February 4, 2020

Language Versions

English

Narration Type

Human

Fiction Form

Novel

Sensitive Themes

Grief or loss of a loved one, Gun violence / shootings, Historical discrimination

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Series review

These stories were light hearted and engaging. My main problem was the Americanisms. Spelling differences were off putting. Grammar more so. English is not the same language as American English. Every, 'snuck' and 'gotten' grated and distracted from the narrative. Why can't the reader be informed that the text is American? The other problem was the use of modern expressions that are so out of touch with the period being portrayed. I would have enjoyed them even more if the language and references were UK English.

Impressive growth throughout this delightful series.

Having read all 5 books, I can hardly credit they were written by the same author, such was the progression of skill from book to book. I was pleasantly surprised how much growth Kasey Stockton made in this series. The characters were well formed and it was an added delight to have them interwoven throughout the series. My only negative comments would be directed at the ‘American-isms’ where proper English prose should have been used and the continual misuse and repetitiveness of certain words or phrases.. “quit” being a prime example. I look forward to seeing this writers further progression.

Love grows slowly

I enjoyed this story. Two cousins looking for love. A mysterious family feud. A crooked steward and stolen jewels. Slavery. Well written and hard to put down. Looking forward to reading more by this author.