TITLE: Lashes and Lace
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AUTHOR: D.A. Maddox
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Sophia volunteers to serve a week to settle her father's debt. Albion reluctantly holds his family's traditional "contract." They must survive the week so they can finally be together.
THE SYNOPSIS
“The Contract of Seven Days’ Service is now open.”
When Lady Sophia Parsons reads the notice in the window of the haberdashery at Devon’s Mill, she has no choice other than to answer the summons. She is expected. Indeed, Lord Albion Rayment will have no other, for Sophia’s family is deeply in his debt, and he has loved her from afar for years. But Lord Albion is no longer merely the suitor her father turned away. He is Master, and she is only Patience. Before the week is over, the once and future lady of Scrivenshire will learn to be his maid-of-all-things, and much, much more.
In a world that prohibits women any say in their destinies, “Patience” must find courage and independence for the first time in her life—while Albion, if he has his way, will tear down the twisted traditions of his fathers and earn Sophia’s love.
When Lady Sophia Parsons reads the notice in the window of the haberdashery at Devon’s Mill, she has no choice other than to answer the summons. She is expected. Indeed, Lord Albion Rayment will have no other, for Sophia’s family is deeply in his debt, and he has loved her from afar for years. But Lord Albion is no longer merely the suitor her father turned away. He is Master, and she is only Patience. Before the week is over, the once and future lady of Scrivenshire will learn to be his maid-of-all-things, and much, much more.
In a world that prohibits women any say in their destinies, “Patience” must find courage and independence for the first time in her life—while Albion, if he has his way, will tear down the twisted traditions of his fathers and earn Sophia’s love.
THE REVIEW
This was a very interesting book, so I think I am going to review this a little differently...
- The premise of the story, Patience is to serve under contract for a week to settle her father's debt, was very different. I was at first taken aback and found the situation unbelievable (and that happened many times throughout the book) that society would allow this to happen.
- I didn't really understand the relationship & feelings that Sophia and Albion had for each other BEFORE the contact, so I was confused when they started to "fall in love" during her week of service.
- I thought it was very interesting to see how the various chores in the house were done; a cool glimpse into daily life at that time,
- Sophia was an amazing main character! She was so strong and sure of herself. The trial was both a test of her love for Albion and her spirit. It was neat to see the sift in her demeanor and resolve as the week went along.
- This is definitely a DARK story. There were a few times when I was thinking I should just be done. It was too much for me. But I HAD to know what else Patience would endure and if Albion was true to his word at the end of the contract.
Overall, it was an interesting , entertaining read, but I will DEFINITELY need to read something light and fluffy to recover!
TROPES
Historical Romance, Regency Era, Alpha Hero, Titled Hero, Virgin Heroine, Dare or Bet, Loss of Nobility/Riches to Rags, Redemption, Four Star, Five Flame
HistoricalRomance, RegencyEra, AlphaHero, TitledHero, VirginHeroine, DareorBet, LossofNobility/RichestoRags, Redemptiontrope, FourStar, FiveFlame
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