Love and Lavender

The Proper Romance Mayfield Family Regency Series, Book 4

By: Josi S. Kilpack

Narrated by: Justine Eyre

Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins

Publisher's summary

Hazel Stillman is a woman of rare independence and limited opportunities. Born with a clubbed foot, she was sent away as a child, and, knowing her disability means a marriage is unlikely, she devoted herself to scholarship and education.

Now working as a teacher in an elite private girls’ school, she is content with the way her story has unfolded. When her uncle Elliott Mayfield presents her with the prospect of a substantial inheritance if she marries, Hazel is offended. What kind of decent man would marry for her money? Besides, she loves her freedom as a professional, respected woman. When she hears rumors of the school possibly being sold, however, she knows she must consider all her options.

Duncan Penhale has a brilliant mind and thrives on order and process. He does not expect to marry because he likes his solitary life, shared only with his beloved cat. When Elliott Mayfield, his guardian’s brother, presents him with an inheritance if he marries a woman of social standing, Duncan finds it intrusive. However, with the inheritance, he could purchase the building in which he works and run his own firm. It would take an impressive and intellectual woman to understand and love him, quirks and all.

Hazel and Duncan believe they have found a solution to both of their problems: Marry one another, receive their inheritances, and then part ways to enjoy their individual paths. But when Uncle Mayfield stipulates that they must live together as husband and wife for one year before receiving their inheritances, Hazel and Duncan reluctantly agree. Over time, their marriage of convenience becomes much more appealing than they had anticipated. At the end of the full year, will they go their separate ways or could an unlikely marriage have found unsuspecting love?

©2021 Josi S. Kilpack (P)2021 Blackstone Publishing

What a heartfelt history

This story is very inspiring. Being a mother of two children in the Autism spectrum it’s wonderful to read that love cross all limitations. I truly appreciate the author addressing such issues giving hope to the ones reading it!

Extremely good listen

I loved this book. It gave such wonderful detail into the lives and minds of these 2 characters and their disabilities and how they both accept and overcome. Their love is genuine.
The narration is very well done.

Truly Sweet Story

First off I will listen to anything Justine Ayres reads, it was a sweet love story that didn't not start off as such..

beautiful

the narrator was wonderful, and the story was beautiful. it is the first time that I see a character with something that seems to be autism. I enjoyed it thoroughly.

Unusual love story

Lovely very sweet story I would definitely recommend it, not you average love story for sure!

Exceptional

Such a brilliant piece of work! I loved the detailed view into Duncan's character; showing how his position on the artistic spectrum manifested in his life. Everything was done with compassion, patience and respect. A truly beautiful love story.

Sweet, different but enjoyable

I enjoyed this book much more than I expected. It was different, with odd characters, but they are so sweet. I loved the honesty and unique perspective. Loved the style.

Refreshingly Different!

I've been enjoying the Mayfield Family Regency Series and think this may be my favorite so far. Well done, Josi S Kilpack, for taking on a romance between two unconventional people. I'm sure it was much more complicated to write and took much more research and care. I thought it was handled beautifully. And, I always appreciate a clean historical romance!

Heart warming story

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The first few chapters were not as interesting but as the story developed it just kept getting better! The main characters complemented each other perfectly, and how they managed their handicaps really made you appreciate how they lived. Beautiful and poignant!

One of my favorites

This was different in the most beautiful and sweet way, Duncan and Hazel remind me a little of my husband and myself and how we’ve had to persevere through our quirks and get to know each other through friendship and communication. It was wonderful to have a regency romance that was built on intellect and with two people that aren’t your typical romance characters. Absolutely adored this book!