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Jennifer Moore is the author of several popular romance novels. Her Regency romances feature a variety of settings, including Jamaica, London, India, and the high seas, and touch indirectly on historical issues such as slavery, political unrest, and class conflict. Moore has also written several contemporary romances.
Becoming Lady Lockwood
Moore’s first book, Becoming Lady Lockwood, introduces protagonist Amelia Becket, a young British woman living on her family’s sugar plantation in Jamaica. Amelia’s father had married her off by proxy to the Earl of Lockwood, who had suddenly died before Amelia had even had the chance to meet him. This circumstance suits the young widow quite well, for she is happy with life in Jamaica and does not want this to change. Moreover, the wealth that she has inherited from her husband will allow her to continue to manage the plantation, which she had inherited from her mother, with ease. She is not pleased, then, when her father demands that she return to London with Lord Lockwood’s younger brother, Sir William Drake, a captain in the Royal Navy. Drake had never approved of the marriage and is intent on proving it to have been fraudulent. He has sailed to Jamaica for only one purpose: to bring Amelia back to England, where he hopes to prove in court that she has no legal right to his late brother’s fortune.
The sea voyage is a difficult one. The travelers encounter frightening storms as well as desperate battles with French warships. But the long weeks aboard ship allow Amelia and Drake to get to know each other, and their initial animosity gives way to mutual respect and even passion. A reviewer for Publishers Weekly admired Moore’s attention to detail in this novel and enjoyed the plot’s mix of romance and intrigue.
Simply Anna
In Simply Anna, a sequel to Becoming Lady Lockwood, an improbable love blossoms between an English nobleman and an impoverished gentlewoman in Regency era Jamaica. Philip Hamilton has just arrived on the island and is struggling to adapt to a society based on sugarcane plantations and slave labor. One day he finds an almost lifeless woman who has washed ashore near his estate. He takes her home and sees that she receives the best of care. The young woman, identified as Anna by the name etched into the necklace she is wearing, recovers her physical health but suffers from temporary amnesia.
Anna falls in love with Philip, but when her memory returns she fears that cruel social conventions will make their marriage impossible. It turns out that Anna had been born into a genteel but impoverished family, and had been on her way to Jamaica to take a position as a lowly lady’s maid when she had been swept overboard. A marriage between an English lord and a woman of such humble background would inevitably cause a scandal and ruin Philip’s social standing. A writer for Publishers Weekly enjoyed the protagonists’ mutual respect but found the author’s condemnation of slavery to be jarringly “anachronistic.”
The Sheik’s Ruby
In The Sheik’s Ruby, aspiring journalist Shelby meets handsome and mysterious Hakim while on a ski trip. Shelby eventually learns that Hakim is a prince from the fictional Middle Eastern country of Khali-dar, and that a romance between him and an American woman would cause scandal in his kingdom. When Hakim’s enemies go after her, Shelby flees to Khali-dar, where she seeks safety with the prince.
Life in Khali-dar is complicated by terrorist attacks and the prejudice of Hakim’s father, the Sheik. Yet Shelby grows to love the land and its people, even as she struggles to find a place for herself in this culture. In the end, she must decide whether her love for Hakim is stronger than her need to return to the career that she had worked so hard to establish.
A Place for Miss Snow
An independent-minded Englishwoman and a fiery Greek revolutionary find unexpected mutual affection in A Place for Miss Snow, which is set in the early 1820s. Diana Snow, who grew up as an orphan, supports herself by serving as a chaperone for a young socialite. It is a humble position, but it allows her to act the part of a proper lady. When Diana accompanies her young charge to Greece, however, the rules by which she had shaped her quiet life suddenly become meaningless. She meets Alexandros Metaxas and becomes entangled in his mission to aid the Greeks in overthrowing their Turkish overlords. Alex is as passionate and fearless as Diana is staid, and at first she is put off by his rebellious spirit. But as she is drawn deeper into the Greeks’ cause, Diana gains respect for Alex and his idealistic aims, and her respect for him blossoms into love.
Lady Helen Finds Her Song
Set mostly in India during the early days of the British Raj, Lady Helen Finds Her Song begins when shy Lady Helen arrives in Calcutta with her mother and new stepfather, who has received a military posting there. She attracts the notice of two British officers, the handsome Arthur Bancroft and the more modest Michael Rhodes, who has become reticent about wooing a bride after having lost a leg in combat. Helen is immediately enchanted by the dashing and romantic Arthur. But Michael’s essential kindness provides Helen with something that Arthur cannot offer. Circumstances eventually force the young woman to choose between passion and a quieter but deeper form of devotion.
In Publishers Weekly, a reviewer pointed out that Moore makes a few errors in historical detail, such as having her female protagonist travel in India without a chaperone, but nevertheless found much to praise in the novel, including its “vivid descriptions of India and its inhabitants.” A contributor to the Historical Novel Society Web site praised Lady Helen Finds Her Song as a powerful romance with an inspiring message about cross-cultural tolerance in a time of social upheaval.
Change of Heart
Change of Heart is a contemporary romance set in the fictional town of Lobster Cove. Protagonist Nathaniel Cavanaugh arrives in town to spend summer vacation there with his children after the sudden death of his estranged wife. An up-and-coming legal star, Nathaniel finds it difficult to forget about work and give his full attention to his family. So when he meets a quirky young art history major named Val, Nathaniel quickly decides to hire her as the children’s nanny.
Val, who had grown up in a West Virginia trailer park, doubts that a man of Nathaniel’s stature could ever fall in love with her. Still, she hopes that they can somehow make a relationship work. A contributor to Singing Librarian Books admired the novel’s sweet romance and multidimensional characters.
Safe Harbor
In Safe Harbor, protagonist Melanie Owen escapes from her overbearing father, a leading politician, by keeping a low profile in Lobster Cove. But her quiet life is literally shattered when the town’s doctor, Seth Goodwyn, crashes through her front door. Determined to repair the damage, Seth becomes a daily presence in Melanie’s life. He senses that the reticent woman needs help, but cannot determine how best to connect with her. For her part, Melanie sees Seth as yet another man intent on taking control of her life.
In time, Seth begins to understand more about what has made Melanie so shy and withdrawn. At the same time, he must confront his own emotional baggage. Several reviewers enjoyed the novel’s sympathetic characters and reassuring story of the power of love and understanding.
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Publishers Weekly May 12, 2014, review of Becoming Lady Lockwood. p. 45.
Publishers Weekly Aug. 24, 2015, review of Simply Anna. p. 68.
Publishers Weekly May 9, 2016, review of Lady Helen Finds Her Song. p. 53+.
ONLINE
Deseret News Online, http://www.deseretnews.com/ (February 16, 2017), Christine Rappleye, review of Becoming Lady Lockwood.
Foreword Reviews, https://www.forewordreviews.com/ (February 16, 2017), Pallas Gates McCorquodale, review of Becoming Lady Lockwood; Paige Van De Winkle, review of A Place for Miss Snow;
Jennifer Moore Home Page, http://shesgotthewritestuff.blogspot.com (February 16, 2017).
Long and Short Reviews, http://www.longandshortreviews.com/ (February 16, 2017), review of Safe Harbor.
Min Reads and Reviews, http://minreadsandreviews.blogspot.com/ (February 16, 2017), review of A Place for Miss Snow.
Singing Librarian Books, http://www.singinglibrarianbooks.com/ (February 16, 2017), interview with Jennifer Moore; review of Change of Heart.
Sweetly Made (Just for You), http://sweetlymadejustforyou.com/ (February 16, 2017), Emileen Reynolds, review of Lady Helen Finds Her Song.
Wishful Endings, http://www.wishfulendings.com/ (February 16, 2017), review of The Sheik’s Ruby.*
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Introduction Who am I? Isn't that the big question. Depends who you ask. I'm currently defined by labels such as "Mom" or "PTA Board Member" or "Primary President." But deep inside of me, there is a struggling writer trying her best to squirm her way to the surface to earn a label of her own. Here's hoping she doesn't get too distracted by all the chocolate in there!
Jennifer Moore is a passionate reader and writer of all things romance due to the need to balance the rest of her world that includes a perpetually traveling husband and four active sons, who create heaps of laundry that is anything but romantic. Jennifer has a B.A. in Linguistics from the University of Utah and is a Guitar Hero champion. She lives in northern Utah with her family, but most of the time wishes she was aboard a British frigate during the age of sail.
Interview with Jennifer Moore
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Jennifer Moore is a passionate reader and writer of all things romance due to the need to balance the rest of her world that includes a perpetually traveling husband and four active sons, who create heaps of laundry that is anything but romantic. Jennifer has a B.A. in Linguistics from the University of Utah and is a Guitar Hero champion. She lives in northern Utah with her family, but most of the time wishes she was aboard a British frigate during the age of sail.
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1. How did you get started as an author? What or whom inspired you?
I like to tell stories to my kids, and to make up new things every night, but the thing that really made me want to write was school. I loved my writing classes. I remember a few teachers specifically, my 9th and 12th grade English teachers, and one really great Creative Writing professor in college. I liked to write in my journal, and so a few creative things here and there. Then remember when personal blogs were so popular? I loved writing on that blog, and I spent all sorts of time thinking about what I'd write next, and it turned into something I really looked forward to. I guess writing a book was just the next step.
2. How many books have you written and in what genres?
I've written 4 contemporary novels and I'm right now working on my 6th historical. And there are a few short stories in there too. (obviously some of these may never be published)
3. What writing projects are you currently working on? What can you tell us about these projects?
So, right now, I have a few balls in the air. I'm working on edits for "Change of Heart" A contemporary romance in the Lobster Cove line at The Wild Rose Press. That has been a lot of fun. We all created this town--Lobster Cove and then we've used each other's settings and characters. There is a wide range of sub-genres. Like a historical where the woman lives in this mansion, and then in another author's contemporary, the mansion is a historic bed and breakfast. One of my characters works for the owner of an art gallery who has her own story by another author--see what I mean? I might be over explaining this. But anyway, I think mine is, so far, the only sweet romance in the line. And I'm also writing the sixth book in my Covenant series--they're sort of "Destination Regencies." All of the stories take place during the same time in a different location within the British Empire, and there are characters from the other stories who make an appearance. So, this one takes place in Greece in 1816. I just got back from Greece. My brother is a history professor and he teaches at the University in Athens during the summer. We found our way to this remote area called the Mani, where the Greek war of Independence began. I loved it and I can't wait to get this story written. And I'm working on a Regency Novella for Heather Moore's All-Regency Anthology that comes out this next spring. I'm super excited about "Simply Anna" which will be released on September 1.
4. What does your writing process look like?
Let's see...I do a ton of research. I read a lot and mark up books, make notes and file it all away in my project notebook. I like to find pictures of characters and clothing and scenery--anything to help me feel the story better. I have a page for each chapter and write the POV character, scene goal and a brief sketch of what needs to happen in that chapter. Then when I think of something else, I put a sticky note on it, so that way I can move an event to a different chapter if I need to...It sounds more complicated than it is.
5. Where is your favorite place to write?
At my desk. But I find myself writing in the car during soccer practice, or at the park while my kids play, or in the back yard, sitting in bed...But I think I'm most efficient in my office. I have all the books and pictures and everything there, and I only use if for writing, so I'm sort of in the "zone" when I'm there. I have an extra monitor that I hook up if I'm doing edits or revisions, so I can see more than one page, and also, I have all my pictures and my little Lego Shakespeare, Wonder Woman, my little model cannon and a Klepht soldier. They cheer me on.
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6. How important are the names in your novels? How do you choose names for your characters? Do you have any name resources you would suggest?
Names are super important. I love choosing names, and I read about the meanings behind them, trying to find the perfect name for a character. Sometimes I use names of people I meet, like Jim Stackhouse is a person I met on vacation and I thought he was such a cool guy and loved the sound of his name. Perfect for my character. I met a man named Themis in Greece and I had to have a Themis in this book. But he's not at all like the real guy. I just really liked the name. I've used random name generator, baby name websites, ethnic name websites,...and I'm always writing down names I come across in a little notebook, so I don't forget them.
7. What authors/novels that you enjoy would you recommend?
I love Carla Kelly. She uses dialog like a whiz, her romance is believable and delicious, and her history is always spot on. I also love Bernard Cornwell. His Sharpe series is one of my favorites. And if you have the stomach for it, Stephen King. His characterization methods are creative and I love his characters' dialog.
8. Where is your favorite place to read and why?
Um...In bed, the bath, the car, the floor of my husband's study, picnic table, the couch...I read everywhere.
9. What period of history interests you the most?
I LOVE studying about the Reconquista of Spain. Some day, I'm going to set a book then. Also, the Napoleonic wars, or anytime during the Age of Sail.
10. If you could choose someone famous to star in one of your books made to a movie, who would you choose and for which character?
One of my favorit characters is Sidney Fletcher. He's in Becoming Lady Lockwood and Lady Emma's Campaign. I always imagine him looking and acting like Armie Hammer. Like he jokes around a lot, but when it's time to get serious, he's strong and brave.
11. What inspired the idea for The Sheik’s Ruby? Becoming Lady Lockwood? Lady Emma’s Campaign? Miss Burton Unmasks a Prince? Simply Anna?
My dad met the prince of Monaco, and chatted with him for quite a while before he realized who he was. Prince Albert told him that he'd enjoyed talking to someone who wasn't careful the whole time about saying something because of who he is. That stuck in my mind for a long time, and eventually was the main idea for The Sheik's Ruby.
As for the others, I love ships, and I imagined a scene where the captain and all the officers are locked up and a woman saves them. I didn't know whether she was on their side, or if she knew them, or why she was on the ship, or why they were locked up. So, that scene made me start asking questions and putting together the story for Becoming Lady Lockwood.
Lady Emma's Campaign--I wanted a book set in Spain, because I love Spain. And I wanted it to be Sidney's story, so I had to figure out why he would be there, and I decided he was a prisoner. And let's see, Miss Burton...I liked the idea of an American coming to England for a London Season and wondering what in the world was going on...It was fun to write from the POV of an outsider looking at the London Society with fresh eyes.
Simply Anna—I wanted to return to Jamaica and set a story there, since I'd researched it a little for Becoming Lady Lockwood. So, I started reading about the plantations the sugar industry, and of course, the African slave trade. The more I read, the harder it became to figure out how to set a story in a place that was so divided by race. I didn't know how to make a slave owner "likeable," and for a romance, that's sort of a requirement.
So, anyway, I luckily found some great journal entries, really great stories of slaves that loved the family they worked for, and defended them during uprisings. And stories of masters who were kind, but they were few and far between.
The one saving grace was Emancipation happened much earlier for the British Colonies than in the United States. The British people were more removed from the actual plantations, and were disgusted by the whole practice. So, bringing in two characters, and having them new on the island made it easier for them to be horrified by how the African slaves were treated.
12. What other hobbies do you enjoy when you are not writing?
I read a lot. And I take my kids to soccer games and practice--all the time. I like taking walks, and going to lunch with friends, hanging out with my sisters, things like that. I'm sort of boring. I spend a lot of my time writing, and that's pretty much my hobby.
Lady Helen Finds Her Song
Publishers Weekly.
263.19 (May 9, 2016): p53.
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Lady Helen Finds Her Song
Jennifer Moore. Covenant Communications, $14.99 trade paper (240p) ISBN 9781680478938
The British Raj is the setting for this pleasantly mild Regency romance. Lady Helen, shy and overlooked by her family
in England, accompanies her mother and new stepfather to his military assignment in India. Helen never fit in at home,
but upon arrival in Calcutta she makes friends with kindhearted Capt. Michael Rhodes and handsome officer Arthur
Bancroft. Arthur seems to embody all of Helen's romantic ideals; she doesn't realize that with Michael, she can be
herself. In turn, Michael is captivated by her beauty and compassion but feels unworthy of her due to having lost a leg
in battle. A crisis forces Helen to recognize her true feelings for both men, but it feels as if her problems and the threats
to the community are resolved too easily. Purists may object to careless historical errors such as Helen traveling
without a female chaperone to visit an Indian ruler, but Moore (Simply Anna) offsets these flaws with vivid
descriptions of India and its inhabitants that add an appealing dimension to her storytelling. (July)
Source Citation (MLA 8
th Edition)
"Lady Helen Finds Her Song." Publishers Weekly, 9 May 2016, p. 53+. General OneFile, go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?
p=ITOF&sw=w&u=schlager&v=2.1&id=GALE%7CA452883336&it=r&asid=3c78c06a1eeb3ecaa4444253bdd16238.
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Gale Document Number: GALE|A452883336
Simply Anna
Publishers Weekly.
262.34 (Aug. 24, 2015): p68.
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Simply Anna
Jennifer Moore. Covenant Communications, $14.99 trade paper (224p) ISBN 9781680473643
In this shallow but charming sequel to Becoming Lady Lockwood, set in a vague approximation of the Regency era, a
lovely young woman with a mysterious past loses her heart to the young English nobleman who saves her life. Lord
Philip Hamilton is newly arrived in Jamaica, trying hard to establish himself in the unfamiliar, harsh world of sugar
cane and slave labor. Gently born but impoverished Anna is traveling by ship as a lady's maid when she falls overboard
and is swept ashore, more dead than alive. Lord Philip finds and brings her home to be nursed on his estate, with only a
necklace inscribed with Anna as a clue to her identity. Restored to physical health but still amnesic, Anna becomes an
essential part of Philip's household, as a brutal former overseer threatens their happiness and safety. Anna yearns for a
fresh start with Philip, but once she regains her knowledge of her lowly status, she fears that marrying her would
destroy Philip socially. Their romance is refreshingly based on mutual respect and shared interests, including an
anachronistic but appealing condemnation of slavery, but it lacks the wit and sizzle that many Regency readers hope
for. (Oct.)
Source Citation (MLA 8
th Edition)
"Simply Anna." Publishers Weekly, 24 Aug. 2015, p. 68. General OneFile, go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?
p=ITOF&sw=w&u=schlager&v=2.1&id=GALE%7CA427301525&it=r&asid=77b943ea3d73482dfd5106c2c1cbe94c.
Accessed 30 Jan. 2017.
Gale Document Number: GALE|A427301525
Becoming Lady Lockwood
Publishers Weekly.
261.19 (May 12, 2014): p45.
COPYRIGHT 2014 PWxyz, LLC
http://www.publishersweekly.com/
Full Text:
Becoming Lady Lockwood
Jennifer Moore. Covenant, $14.99 trade paper (208p) ISBN 9781621086895
Moore combines romance and danger on the high seas in her Regency debut. Amelia Becket enjoys her life running her
family plantation in Jamaica; married by proxy to Lawrence Walter Drake, Earl of Lockwood, she's not disappointed to
be widowed before she can meet her husband. Her father, an admiral who arranged the marriage, once again disrupts
her idyllic existence when he requests that she return to England with Lord Lockwood's brother, Capt. Sir William
Drake. While Captain Drake is convinced that his brother's marriage was fraudulent and determined to find a way to
disinherit her, their mutual admiration slowly blossoms on the journey to London. Moore's attention to detail enhances
the realism of the novel and adds intensity to some terrifying nautical battle scenes. The admirable protagonists make
this a satisfying pageturner, complete with tender romance and a dose of intrigue. (July)
Source Citation (MLA 8
th Edition)
"Becoming Lady Lockwood." Publishers Weekly, 12 May 2014, p. 45. General OneFile, go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?
p=ITOF&sw=w&u=schlager&v=2.1&id=GALE%7CA368847691&it=r&asid=e8878aef2127287f1e8a026e1a4b3df8.
Accessed 30 Jan. 2017.
Gale Document Number: GALE|A368847691
LADY HELEN FINDS HER SONG BY JENNIFER MOORE
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Spring 1813
The exotic splendors of India are legendary, and the colorful sights of her new home in Calcutta immediately captivate eighteen-year-old Lady Helen Poulter. Whereas many of her fellow British expatriates despise the culture they see as barbaric, Helen sees excitement int he unusual locale. it is in this vibrant, bustling city that she finds a kindred soul in Captain Michael Rhodes, an Englishman whose lifelong love of India runs deep. Their friendship quickly grows, yet despite their undeniable connection, she could never think of Captain Rhodes as more than a dear friend.
Her love, in truth, has been captured by dashing British Lieutenant Arthur Bancroft. This handsome soldier represents the embodiment of all she’s dreamed of in a husband. Preoccupied by her growing affections, Helen never dreams that beneath the glamour of the city, hostilities are reaching a boiling point. When battle ultimately threatens both of the men in her life, she must make a choice: pursue the man who symbolizes her British past, or let herself love a man who promises an unknown future in the land she loves. But amid the casualties of war, will her declaration of love come too late?
In Tiffany’s opinion:
Jennifer Moore has written another great book! “Lady Helen” is regency, but set in India so you get a different feel than typical regency novels. This story is set in 1813 Lady Helen has arrived in Calcutta with her mother and stepfather. She finds herself fascinated with the exotic splendors of India, although people around her try to convince her otherwise. This story is somewhat of a love triangle. Lady Helen meets Captain Rhodes, who is a sympathetic friend and makes Lady Helen feel safe through this new adventure. But there is also the dashing and handsome Lieutenant Bancroft who is competing for her attention.
I loved the way Moore portrayed the genuine characters in this book, particularly Lady Helen, Jim, and Michael. One of my favorite parts in the book is when Lady Helen discovers a weakness of Michael’s, and continues their friendship despite his self-pity. I also enjoyed the setting as Lady Helen learns her place in the new culture and makes various decisions about her life.
I really enjoyed this clean, historical fiction that is rich with imagery and detail. The story kept my interest and had a good, stead plot. Jennifer Moore has written another amazing regency romance you won’t want to miss!!
Lady Helen Finds Her Song
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When Lady Helen Poulter accompanies her mother and new stepfather, Brigadier-General Jim Stackhouse, to India in 1813, she is enthralled by the strange and colorful land and people she encounters in Calcutta. She discovers, however, that danger and cruelty lurk behind its beauty. Will disillusionment turn her against this new land? And will she choose to wed young Lieutenant Bancroft, who is handsome and charming, or Captain Michael Rhodes, a steady friend and kindred spirit?
This is a coming-of-age novel, in which the good-hearted but inexperienced 18-year-old heroine learns to mistrust superficial appearances and appreciate what is truly important in life, most especially the love that is willing to make sacrifices for others. This gentle romance, which extols the virtues of tolerance and understanding of different cultures, will appeal mainly to readers of inspirational novels.
“Lady Helen Finds Her Song” by Jennifer Moore book review and giveaway!
Posted on April 12, 2016 by EmpowerMoms
“Lady Helen Finds Her Song” by Jennifer Moore
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This story is set in the early 1800s as lady Helen and her family travel to India on a military assignment.
Lady Helen is a strong, compassionate woman who traveled with her mother and stepfather to India to experience new sites and learn new things. I loved how intuitive lady Helen is with learning the new cultures and people and how close she is to her family. She meets a couple men who seem to catch her interest, but she’s not sure if India or either man is right for her future.
I really enjoyed this clean, romantic, historical fiction book that is rich with detail and imagery! The story kept my interest and had a good, steady plot.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Covenant Communications in exchange for an honest review on my blog and social media-all opinions are my own.
About the book
Spring 1813
The exotic splendors of India are legendary, and the colorful sights of her new home in Calcutta immediately captivate eighteen-year-old Lady Helen Poulter. Whereas many of her fellow British expatriates despise the culture they see as barbaric, Helen sees excitement in the unusual locale. It is in this vibrant, bustling city that she finds a kindred soul in Captain Michael Rhodes, an Englishman whose lifelong love of India runs deep. Their friendship quickly grows, yet despite their undeniable connection, she could never think of Captain Rhodes as more than a dear friend.
Her love, in truth, has been captured by dashing British Lieutenant Arthur Bancroft. This handsome soldier represents the embodiment of all she’s dreamed of in a husband. Preoccupied by her growing affections, Helen never dreams that beneath the glamor of the city, hostilities are reaching a boiling point. When battle ultimately threatens both of the men in her life, she must make a choice: pursue the man who symbolizes her British past, or let herself love a man who promises an unknown future in the land she loves. But amid the casualties of war, will her declaration of love come too late?
Biography
Jennifer Moore is a passionate reader and writer of all things romance due to the need to balance the rest of her world that includes a perpetually traveling husband and four active sons, who create heaps of laundry that is anything but romantic. Jennifer has a B.A. in Linguistics from the University of Utah and is a Guitar Hero champion. She lives in northern Utah with her family, but most of the time wishes she was aboard a British frigate during the age of sail.
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Change of Heart by Jennifer Moore, Blog Tour & Giveaway!!!
Change of Heart
Change of Heart by Jennifer Moore
This summer, Nathaniel Cavanaugh vacations in Lobster Cove to spend quality time with his kids after his estranged wife’s tragic death. Successful and well-connected, he is on the fast-track to the highest legal positions in the country, but his family life suffers. After an accident throws Val nearly into his lap and costs her a job opportunity, Nathaniel surprises himself by overlooking her outlandish appearance and lack of qualifications to offer her a job as his nanny for the summer. Valdosta McKinley wishes for an internship at a Paris Art Institute to use her newly acquired art-history skills. She knows Nathaniel could never develop feelings for a girl from a trailer in a rural West Virginia holler—a lesson she learned the hard way years earlier. Will pursuit of their professional goals require Nathaniel and Val to give up the dream of being a family?
My Review:
Change of Heart
Moore has completely entranced me with this first novel in the Lobster Cove Series! Moore begins the story with a bang and it keeps the momentum going the whole way through. I really loved Val and her sweet and honest heart. Her accent made me smile and I felt like she was a character that anyone could be friends with. Nathaniel was every girl's dream of tall, dark, handsome and well being wealthy certainly doesn't hurt! I love how their friendship grows and develops naturally over time. I love this contemporary romance and I am hopeful she will write Seth's story next!
Change of Heart by Jennifer Moore -- Book Tour Review + Giveaway
4/26/2016
Review
Change of Heart book one in the Lobster Cove Series by Jennifer Moore is a sweet, swoon worthy romance that readers will thoroughly enjoy. Nathaniel and Val come from two different worlds. He is rich and on his way to a successful, high legal position and Val is an art historian. But when they are thrown together for a summer as Val nanny’s his kids, everything changes. They fall in love, but will it last, or will tragedies from the past and the pressure of a political career tear apart a beautiful love story? A novel that will grip you from page one, Jennifer’s realistic characters and summer love story will have readers ready for another Lobster Cove story.
Series: Lobster Cove
Genre: contemporary, romance
Publisher: Wild Rose Press
Publication date: April 1, 2016
Number of pages: 153
Content Rating: PG, kissing, drinking
Book Rating: 5 stars
{Review} Simply Anna by Jennifer Moore
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Author: Jennifer Moore
Genres: Regency/Historical Romance
Format: eBook Arc • Pages: 224
Published: September 5, 2015
Publisher: Covenant
Source: NetGalley
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four-half-stars
Suffering from a cruel heartbreak, Lord Philip Hamilton has been driven to seek refuge from the painful memories haunting London, and his father’s Jamaican sugar cane plantation provides just the escape he needs. Philip finds solace in his hard work and takes comfort in the fact that his distance from society ensures that his heart will be protected from future entanglements.
Protected, that is, until the unexpected appearance of a mysterious woman with no memory of her past. The only clue to her identity is a necklace inscribed with a name: Anna. In a matter of weeks, this gentle, intelligent, and impossibly beautiful stranger turns Philip’s world upside down.
But as the bond between the pair grows, the threat of Philip losing his heart once more is only the beginning of the dangers that await. Island renegades and a ruthless band of pirates clash in a swashbuckling battle, and it soon becomes clear that these villains may be the key to unlocking Anna’s past…
I received this book in exchange for an honest review.
Jennifer Moore is fast becoming one of my favorite regency romance authors—right up there with Sarah M. Eden and Jane Austen. I loved her first two books, Becoming Lady Lockwood and Lady Emma’s Campaign. She has a few others that are still on my to-be-read list.
As with the other two books I’ve read, Moore continues to write compelling and realistic characters for her time period, setting them in lush landscapes that add to the story without slowing it down.
The main characters from those first two books act as bookend characters for this one, showing up only in the prologue and epilogue. Their presence gives Anna a reason for sailing to Jamaica—although due to a tragic accident, Anna can’t remember them.
Despite her amnesia, Anna is such a strong character. I loved her personality, her strength and determination, her intelligence and kindness. Lord Philip is funny and kind, generous to his slaves, and treats Anna as an equal from the start. It is his behavior that really shines the light on the deplorable situations that develop in societies of caste and privilege.
Even the minor characters were interesting, and still believable when running true to type. The spoiled heiress, her creepy father, the evil overseer, the pirates—all stereotypes, and yet still fascinating.
But the part I liked best and that made this book rise above typical regency romances was the way Moore handled the issue of slavery. I loved Betty, Malachi, and Ezekial. Using their story as counterpoint, she deftly wove in the reality of the cruelty and violence against the slaves, while highlighting their strength and courage. It added much richness and depth to the story.
And then she wraps it all up with a sweet and wonderful happily-ever-after between Anna and Lord Philip. (This doesn’t really give anything away, because you know when they first meet how it will end.)
4 1/2 stars; recommended to anyone who likes non-traditional regency or those who just like a good solid story.
Book Review: Simply Anna by Jennifer Moore
Posted on SEPTEMBER 6, 2015 Written by INSPIRED KATHY
Simply AnnaTitle: Simply Anna
Author: Jennifer Moore
Publisher: Covenant Communications
Release Date: Sept 1, 2015
Book Summary:
Suffering from a cruel heartbreak, Lord Philip Hamilton has been driven to seek refuge from the painful memories haunting London, and his father’s Jamaican sugar cane plantation provides just the escape he needs. Philip finds solace in his hard work and takes comfort in the fact that his distance from society ensures that his heart will be protected from future entanglements. Protected, that is, until the unexpected appearance of a mysterious woman with no memory of her past. The only clue to her identity is a necklace inscribed with a name: Anna. In a matter of weeks, this gentle, intelligent, and impossibly beautiful stranger turns Philip’s world upside down. But as the bond between the pair grows, the threat of Philip losing his heart once more is only the beginning of the dangers that await. Island renegades and a ruthless band of pirates clash in a swashbuckling battle, and it soon becomes clear that these villains may be the key to unlocking Anna’s past . . .
Cheryls review
Loved, loved, loved it!!! These characters and so much fun and so real to me! I am totally entwined in their life. I just want more. The setting is beautiful and I enjoyed learning a bit about what Jamaica was like during the regency period. The plantations sound incredible. I loved how the slaves in this story were strong characters that played a big role in the story. Once the pirates joined the story, I just couldn’t put it down. They were so much fun. I am thrilled by a story that can make me feel like I am in a different time and place. Anna and Phillip are absolutely perfect for each other. I really enjoy getting a glimpse of characters from past books too. This book is just being released and I already can’t wait for the next one from Jennifer Moore!
5 stars
Rating: 5 stares – I loved it!!!
Content: clean, some violence but it is not graphic
Source: ebook for review
This book can be purchased at Amazon.
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Blog Tour/Review: Miss Burton Unmasks a Prince by Jennifer Moore
Miss Burton Unmasks a Prince, by Jennifer Moore
2015, 208p, Clean Regency Romance
My Rating=4 Stars
Source: Received a copy from the publisher for an honest review
1812
Southern belle Meg Burton is her parents’ last hope of avoiding financial ruin, and a distant cousin’s kind gesture seems an ideal solution: he will sponsor Meg for a London Season. The pursuit of a wealthy husband was not exactly how the bookish young woman had envisioned her first trip abroad—after all, what does a girl from Charleston, South Carolina, know about being a lady? Amidst the stunning gowns and extravagant balls of the ton, Meg feels like an imposter. Thankfully, she has one friend who knows her true self—Carlo, a handsome stable hand. Despite their difference in station, love blossoms between the unlikely pair, and Meg is sure of one thing: she wants nothing to do with the insufferable European aristocracy.
Prince Rodrigo de Talavera has lost everything to Napoleon. Jaded by war, he has become bitter and miserable—until he meets Meg, an American woman whose eccentric schemes and passion for life remind him what it is to laugh and to love. If only she knew him for himself and not as Carlo the stable hand. With the shadow of deception looming over their happy acquaintance and the dangers of war drawing ever more near, can Meg and Rodrigo find the courage to put aside their pretenses and discover if they can be loved as they truly are?
Meg Burton, an American, is sent to London with her brother so she can snare a rich man to help her family avoid financial ruin. Meg doesn't learn about this, though, until they're on their way. She feels like an imposter and is having a hard time until she meets Carlo, the prince's stable hand. She feels that she can open up to him and be herself and is disappointed that he's not the type of man her family sent her there to find.
What Meg doesn't know is that Carlo is actually Prince Rodrigo de Talavera. When he meets Meg, he decides to masquerade as someone else so she will feel comfortable around him. He does feel a little guilty about it but he enjoys being with her and doesn't want to ruin what they have by confessing his true identity.
This is a fun read! I liked being in on the secret as to Carlo's true identity. Meg is concerned at times that he will be punished for some of the things he does and it's humorous to see what lengths she goes to in order to protect him. She definitely feels different when she's with Carlo than when the stuffy and then inappropriate Lord Featherstone is around. Carlo gives her the courage to do things she otherwise wouldn't and she's able to be herself. I loved how their relationship progressed and enjoyed their story!
There were also some side characters that made the story more interesting. I also liked that this seemed straightforward and I was waiting for the reveal but then it took a little twist and something else happened. If you enjoy a clean regency romance, this is a great choice! I'm looking forward to reading more from this author in the future!
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Review: Miss Burton Unmasks a Prince by Jennifer Moore
Miss Burton Unmasks a Prince by Jennifer Moore
Kindle Edition, 208 pages
Published April 2015 by Covenant Communications
Source: I received a copy in exchange for an honest review
Description: 1812
Southern belle Meg Burton is her parents’ last hope of avoiding financial ruin, and a distant cousin’s kind gesture seems an ideal solution: he will sponsor Meg for a London Season. The pursuit of a wealthy husband was not exactly how the bookish young woman had envisioned her first trip abroad—after all, what does a girl from Charleston, South Carolina, know about being a lady? Amidst the stunning gowns and extravagant balls of the ton, Meg feels like an imposter. Thankfully, she has one friend who knows her true self—Carlo, a handsome stable hand. Despite their difference in station, love blossoms between the unlikely pair, and Meg is sure of one thing: she wants nothing to do with the insufferable European aristocracy.
Prince Rodrigo de Talavera has lost everything to Napoleon. Jaded by war, he has become bitter and miserable—until he meets Meg, an American woman whose eccentric schemes and passion for life remind him what it is to laugh and to love. If only she knew him for himself and not as Carlo the stable hand. With the shadow of deception looming over their happy acquaintance and the dangers of war drawing ever more near, can Meg and Rodrigo find the courage to put aside their pretenses and discover if they can be loved as they truly are?
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24531028-miss-burton-unmasks-a-princeMy Review:
There is something about royalty that tugs on my heart, especially when the royal is masquerading as a common man. I love books about royals! Carlo/Rodrigo was exceptionally great in this role. Meg, an American with English ties, has a surprising, and humorous, first meeting with Rodrigo and a mistaken identity is formed on a whim. I love the hidden message that we all hide behind masks and are vulnerable to revealing who we really are.
I can't imagine how hard it would be to always wonder if people liked you for who you are or for your title and money. This assumed identity gives Rodrigo the chance to find out just what Meg thinks about him and to actually enjoy life.
Meg is quite a character. Her desire for adventure leads her on some fun quests and helps her through some scary times. She is full of spunk, imagination, and is so much fun--I would love to be friends with her. I love the friendship that develops between Meg and Serena. Yes, I almost felt jealous.
Of course, a forbidden love is a great angle and this one is played out well with just the right amount of chemistry, tension, and emotion. Miss Burton is a charming story that has a little bit of everything and left me feeling completely satisfied.
Content: mild romance (kissing); mild violence (fighting, a killing, kidnapping--nothing graphic); no language or religious elements. Clean!
April 8, 2015
BLOG TOUR REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: MISS BURTON UNMASKS A PRINCE BY JENNIFER MOORE
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Miss Burton Unmasks a PrinceMiss Burton Unmasks a Prince
by Jennifer Moore
Historical Romance
Paperback & ebook, 208 Pages
April 1st 2015 by Covenant Communications
Summary
1812
Southern belle Meg Burton is her parents’ last hope of avoiding financial ruin, and a distant cousin’s kind gesture seems an ideal solution: he will sponsor Meg for a London Season. The pursuit of a wealthy husband was not exactly how the bookish young woman had envisioned her first trip abroad—after all, what does a girl from Charleston, South Carolina, know about being a lady? Amidst the stunning gowns and extravagant balls of the ton, Meg feels like an imposter. Thankfully, she has one friend who knows her true self—Carlo, a handsome stable hand. Despite their difference in station, love blossoms between the unlikely pair, and Meg is sure of one thing: she wants nothing to do with the insufferable European aristocracy.
Prince Rodrigo de Talavera has lost everything to Napoleon. Jaded by war, he has become bitter and miserable—until he meets Meg, an American woman whose eccentric schemes and passion for life remind him what it is to laugh and to love. If only she knew him for himself and not as Carlo the stable hand. With the shadow of deception looming over their happy acquaintance and the dangers of war drawing ever more near, can Meg and Rodrigo find the courage to put aside their pretenses and discover if they can be loved as they truly are?
My Review
I loved reading Miss Burton Unmasks a Prince! I loved the plot and the characters having two vastly different backgrounds. There was wit and banter, a little intrigue, a heroine trying to find her future, and a prince trying to hide who he is.
It was nice getting to see a couple of the characters from the author's previous book and to spend some time immersed in the England countryside. I loved the opening chapters that set the pace and the feel for the rest of the story, where Meg feels her hopes and dreams dashed because she has been sent to find a wealthy husband to save her family. I felt for her and the unfairness of it all. She runs into the prince fairly early on and I loved their first meeting where there were no pretenses. They were just themselves. Then you have for Rodrigo's and Meg's family members involved in what they think and do and their expectations.
I really loved Meg. She was easily persuaded in the beginning and in other parts, but she eventually gets some help and develops more of a backbone. She comes through for Rodrigo just as he comes through for her in so many ways. I loved their friendship and how their attraction builds. It worked for me and it was intense while also being sweet. I also loved Rodrigo and his loyalty and how protective he was of Meg. I loved his sister as well.
I would highly recommend Miss Burton Unmasks a Prince to those who enjoy reading historical romance that is sweet, humorous, climatic, and has a little bit of danger. It was a thoroughly entertaining read and left me with that wonderful happily-ever-after feeling in the end.
Content: Clean
Source: I would like to thank the publisher, Covenant Communications, for my complimentary copy, which did not affect my review in any way.
5 Owls
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Review: The Sheik's Ruby by Jennifer Moore
The Sheik's Ruby by Jennifer Moore
Kindle Edition, 248 pages
Published May 8th 2015 by The Wild Rose Press, Inc
My Source: I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review
Description: Shelby wants to break away from the mold of her small town and make a name for herself in the big-city journalism world. While skiing, she meets mysterious stranger Hakim who is actually the prince of the Middle Eastern kingdom of Khali-dar.
When his enemies learn of Hakim’s connection to an American girl, they target Shelby. Fleeing to the safety of Khali-dar, Shelby falls deeper in love not only with the prince, but with his country. As she struggles to survive terrorist attacks, withstand the Sheik’s prejudice, and find her place in a world she doesn’t understand, she must choose which life she is willing to sacrifice—the comfortable one she has worked so hard to create, or the one with the man she loves.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25416560-the-sheik-s-ruby
My Review: First off, I love the cover and I think it goes very well with the characters and the storyline. It almost has a James Bond feel to it.
I've always been intrigued by royalty. I love The Prince and Me (movie) because the thought of a normal, average girl capturing the attention of a prince makes me swoon. Shelby is a small town girl from Colorado working for a sports magazine. She is pretty, but not spectacular, and has a competitive streak. Shelby is also very brave, determined, and confident, all characteristics that I admire. As tough as she is, she did struggle with bouts of homesickness and I could feel her emotion.
Hakim is a handsome prince in disguise. Well, he's not really in disguise, but when Shelby has no idea who he is, he lets her treat him as she would any other man--and he enjoys it! I really liked Hakim. He tries to stay true to traditions, but is open to change and to following his heart. The romantic moments were truly swoon worthy!
I was expecting a sweet love story and found that and more. There is a lot of adventure and suspense included, which really adds to the story and helps the characters make some monumental decisions. I don't know a lot about the Middle East and found it fascinating to read about the desert bird hunt, some of the customs of this country, and the history and legends behind it all. I'm not sure if it's all real or fiction, but it was very entertaining.
Content: no language or religious elements; mild romance (kisses); mild-moderate violence and moments of peril. Clean!
My Rating: 4.5/5 Stars
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
The Sheik's Ruby
About the book: Shelby wants to break away from the mold of her small town and make a name for herself in the big-city journalism world. While skiing, she meets mysterious stranger Hakim who is actually the prince of the Middle Eastern kingdom of Khali-dar.
When his enemies learn of Hakim’s connection to an American girl, they target Shelby. Fleeing to the safety of Khali-dar, Shelby falls deeper in love not only with the prince, but with his country. As she struggles to survive terrorist attacks, withstand the Sheik’s prejudice, and find her place in a world she doesn’t understand, she must choose which life she is willing to sacrifice—the comfortable one she has worked so hard to create, or the one with the man she loves.
My review: I'm always on the lookout for new books by my favorite authors and Jennifer Moore is really one of the best. I love her characters, she really has a way with making the characters step off the pages of her books and seem real. Shelby was such a great character, it was so fun to see things from her perspective. It was also really fun how Shelby didn't know that Hakim was a prince, but the reader does, that made the scene where he was helping her family on the farm doubly funny to me! Hakim is a great character too, I loved how he fell for Shelby, even though he knew that his father and really the whole kingdom of Khali-dar would not be pleased with his choice.
I loved the way that the kingdom of Khali-dar came alive for me as well, I almost felt as though I were the one tramping through the deserts on a horse.
The love story in this book is top-notch! I love the way that Jennifer Moore writes. It's almost as if you can imagine that you are the one in this almost perfect love story. It can't be truly perfect, there has to be little bumps along the way! And the ending was amazing, I do have to admit that there were certain parts in this book that I was worried about Shelby, she goes through some really hard things, but she's able to stay strong and comes through them okay.
Don't miss this great book by Jennifer Moore!
I was sent an e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Posted by Cathy Jeppsen at 9:00 AM
June 30, 2015
BLOG TOUR REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: THE SHEIK'S RUBY BY JENNIFER MOORE
The Sheik's Ruby
The Sheik's RubyThe Sheik's Ruby
by Jennifer Moore
Adult Contemporary Romance, Suspense
Paperback & ebook, 248 Pages
May 8th 2015 by The Wild Rose Press, Inc
Summary
Shelby wants to break away from the mold of her small town and make a name for herself in the big-city journalism world. While skiing, she meets mysterious stranger Hakim who is actually the prince of the Middle Eastern kingdom of Khali-dar.
When his enemies learn of Hakim’s connection to an American girl, they target Shelby. Fleeing to the safety of Khali-dar, Shelby falls deeper in love not only with the prince, but with his country. As she struggles to survive terrorist attacks, withstand the Sheik’s prejudice, and find her place in a world she doesn’t understand, she must choose which life she is willing to sacrifice—the comfortable one she has worked so hard to create, or the one with the man she loves.
You can read an excerpt and see the full tour schedule HERE.
Praise for the Book
“What a fun read! THE SHEIK’S RUBY is a fabulous Cinderella story with both ancient and modern tones you don’t want to miss.”
~Josi Kilpack
“THE SHEIK’S RUBY is a perfect blend of romance and adventure, set in locales both familiar and exotic. When I finished, I wanted to start over and enjoy it again.
~Nancy Allen
My Review
The Sheik's Ruby is a modern-day fairy tale where a small-town cowgirl finds a sophisticated foreign prince. A prince who unexpectedly ends up sweeping her off of her feet. The real question comes down to if she wants to be swept off her feet and if some sacrifices are worth a love found in a land far away from her family and hometown.
I enjoyed the story with all its charm, humor, and sweet moments. There was a little bit of a believability issue, but one the author doesn't shy away from as the heroine, Shelby, deals with her own doubts and insecurities and the prince, Hakim, deals with his doubts and those posed by his country and (more importantly) his father. The situation is unreal in a lot of ways. A true Cinderella story, but at the same time, Shelby is a very confident and charming woman. She's comfortable in her skin in a lot of ways and with horses, which comes to play in the story. Hakim wants to be loved for who he is and not his wealth or title. Shelby is so unexpected to him and isn't afraid to equally relax with and challenge him, which is rather foreign to his life.
The plot was interesting. It wasn't a straight romance, although that was definitely prevalent. There was immediate attraction and similar interests that developed into friendship and then something more. I also appreciate that the romance was clean, but also had some good sparks. Then there were other cultural and women's issues thrown into the mix as Shelby's American upbringing clashed a little with Hakim's. Add to that the danger in Hakim's country and to him and Shelby and there were some twists and intensity that drove the plot, especially towards the end.
If you enjoy reading contemporary or sweet romance with some fun characters and a fairy tale romance with an edge, then I'd recommend The Sheik's Ruby. I'm curious to see what Moore will tackle next. Be it contemporary or historical, I'll be picking it up.
Content: Some violence, but I'd definitely consider this clean.
Source: I received a complimentary copy for the purposes of this tour through the tour host, which did not affect my review in any way.
4 owls
Book Review: Lady Emma’s Campaign by Jennifer Moore
Posted on NOVEMBER 18, 2014 Written by INSPIRED KATHY
Lady Emmas Campaign CoverTitle: Lady Emma’s Campaign
Author: Jennifer Moore
Publisher: Covenant Communications
Release Date: Nov. 1, 2014
Book Summary:
She would follow him through peace and war.
London, 1811
The London Season is ushered in with a thrilling flurry of invitations, gowns, and parties. But despite her status as belle of the ball, lovely socialite Emma Drake simply cannot fathom becoming entangled with any gentleman of her acquaintance. For in truth, since childhood her heart has belonged to Captain Sidney Fletcher, a man of the sea—and her brother’s best friend. Emma knows that Sidney’s directive to free the Spanish city of Cadiz from French occupation will be dangerous, but when word arrives of his capture, she is frantic. Determined to aid her brother in Sidney’s rescue, she hides aboard his ship and sets a course to Spain. But the realities of war are a far cry from the drawing rooms of London, and Emma finds the man she loves a mere shadow of his former self. When a series of events leaves them trapped together behind enemy lines, Emma and Sidney must embark on a journey fraught with danger—from a bloody hunt for Spanish treasure to the battlefields of war-torn Spain, new threats lurk around every turn. As their flight becomes increasingly perilous, Sidney and Emma must trust each other with their lives—but can they trust the other with their heart?
Cheryls review
Fantastic! I couldn’t put it down. Now I need to go read “Becoming Lady Lockwood” because I like this author so much. This book stands alone just fine, I just want to read the other one. Full of suspense, I didn’t want to put the book down. Watching Emma try to adjust to a war zone when she has only known the comforts of regency England was quite humorous. The depth to the characters really drew me in. Listening to Sidney reason away all his feelings for Emma was quite humorous too. Watching each of them help each other overcome the scars war leaves on one’s soul was beautiful. I want more!
5 stars
Rating: 5 stars – I loved it!!!
Content: Clean
Source: ebook for review
This book can be purchased at Amazon
Lady Emma’s Campaign by Jennifer Moore — Blog Tour
Posted by Mindy Book Reviews
Nov
12
2014
23497684 Lady Emma’s Campaign
Author: Jennifer Moore
Publisher: Covenant Communications
Published: November 1st, 2014
ISBN13: 9781621087885
Paperback: 224 pages
FTC FYI: Received a paperback copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Mindy
Goodreads Summary
She would follow him through peace and war.
London, 1811
The London Season is ushered in with a thrilling flurry of invitations, gowns, and parties. But despite her status as belle of the ball, lovely socialite Emma Drake simply cannot fathom becoming entangled with any gentleman of her acquaintance. For in truth, since childhood her heart has belonged to Captain Sidney Fletcher, a man of the sea—and her brother’s best friend. Emma knows that Sidney’s directive to free the Spanish city of Cadiz from French occupation will be dangerous, but when word arrives of his capture, she is frantic. Determined to aid her brother in Sidney’s rescue, she hides aboard his ship and sets a course to Spain. But the realities of war are a far cry from the drawing rooms of London, and Emma finds the man she loves a mere shadow of his former self. When a series of events leaves them trapped together behind enemy lines, Emma and Sidney must embark on a journey fraught with danger—from a bloody hunt for Spanish treasure to the battlefields of war-torn Spain, new threats lurk around every turn. As their flight becomes increasingly perilous, Sidney and Emma must trust each other with their lives—but can they trust the other with their heart?
My Review
Jennifer Moore is one talented lady. I thought her writing couldn’t of gotten any better with her first book Becoming Lady Lockwood, but I was wrong. I was blown away by this book. It was so amazing. Emma was beyond anything I could have imagined her to be. She was an impressive gal when we first meet her, but what she had to endure through this book astounded me. She was a rock star. From the summary we know that Emma loves Sidney, and has for years, when he is thought dead, she does whatever it takes to try to find the truth and save him. At one point while reading, I just screamed (out loud mind you, with an empty house), someone please help them! Emma endured a lot as a child with her drunk father, but oh my goodness, she amazed me throughout this book. Sidney was incredible too. I loved the journey he took with himself as he figured out how he felt about Emma. What he had to live through as a prisoner for two months, was heartbreaking. I was impressed that the author didn’t skirt around the issues that he and Emma faced. Nor did the author shield the reader from the spoils of war. Her war details were so descriptive, it helped me get a glimpse of the horrors of war.
5 out of 5 stars. Although this book could be meant as a stand-alone, I think you will understand and relate to Sidney (as well as William and Amelia) if you have read Becoming Lady Lockwood.
November 13, 2014
BLOG TOUR REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: LADY EMMA'S CAMPAIGN BY JENNIFER MOORE
Lady Emma
Lady Emma's CampaignLady Emma's Campaign
by Jennifer Moore
Adult Historical Romance
Paperback, 212 Pages
November 1st 2014 by Covenant Communications
Summary
She would follow him through peace and war.
London, 1811
The London Season is ushered in with a thrilling flurry of invitations, gowns, and parties. But despite her status as belle of the ball, lovely socialite Emma Drake simply cannot fathom becoming entangled with any gentleman of her acquaintance. For in truth, since childhood her heart has belonged to Captain Sidney Fletcher, a man of the sea—and her brother’s best friend. Emma knows that Sidney’s directive to free the Spanish city of Cadiz from French occupation will be dangerous, but when word arrives of his capture, she is frantic. Determined to aid her brother in Sidney’s rescue, she hides aboard his ship and sets a course to Spain. But the realities of war are a far cry from the drawing rooms of London, and Emma finds the man she loves a mere shadow of his former self. When a series of events leaves them trapped together behind enemy lines, Emma and Sidney must embark on a journey fraught with danger—from a bloody hunt for Spanish treasure to the battlefields of war-torn Spain, new threats lurk around every turn. As their flight becomes increasingly perilous, Sidney and Emma must trust each other with their lives—but can they trust the other with their heart?
My Review
I began Lady Emma's Campaign thinking that this was going to be just a sweet historical romance. I loved the opening scene at Christmas time and Emma's first kiss under the mistletoe. The story did turn out to be sweet, but it was also heartbreaking and had much more depth to it. Most of the story takes place in war-ravaged Spain where the French were pillaging the countryside. There was a constant undertone of danger and there were occurrences of violence or scenes just afterwards that were very sad and disheartening. The author did an excellent job of showing how innocent the main heroine (Emma) was, coming from plush England to actually being thrown into an area and with people that were not honorable and did not value life as she did. There was desperation and anger, but there was also hope, friendship, loyalty, sacrifice, and love. What a beautiful balance it was between all these emotions. Emma was vastly changed by her experience and her understanding and love also grew because of it.
I loved these characters! I loved Sydney, Emma, and sweet Nico, along with their companions. I felt some rather hot anger towards two other characters that were more villainous. It was also wonderful to be reacquainted with William and Amelia, who were the main characters from Becoming Lady Lockwood. I cheered these characters on during their journey and was worried about how it all would end. And dear blind and confused Sydney...
If you enjoy historical romance I would highly recommend Lady Emma's Campaign. It was well set, with a dangerous and desperate plot, full characters who grew and evolved as the story progressed, and a sweet romance.
Content: Some violence, but I would consider this clean.
Source: I would like to thank Covenant Communications for my complimentary copy, which did not affect my review in any way.
5 owls
Becoming Lady Lockwood
BY JENNIFER MOORE
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Amelia Beckett is a very contented widow. Forced into a proxy marriage with Lawrence Blake, she’s not displeased when the groom dies before she ever sets eyes on him. Already the mistress of a large Spanish Town sugar plantation, she now stands to inherit a great deal more money. When Captain William Blake arrives at her door to inform her that he is contesting her father’s jointure claim against his deceased brother’s estate, she is ordered to leave for England immediately on the Captain’s naval warship.
Used to long days of backbreaking work, Amelia can hardly sit idle—she offers assistance in the galley, the surgery, even on deck. Captain Blake’s official naval instructions take the ship into hostile French territory where a battle ensues. Whilst undergoing repairs, the ship is boarded and the crew taken hostage. Amelia devises a plan to rescue her Captain and his men and it becomes clear a plot is afoot devised by Amelia’s estranged father, Admiral Beckett.
Most of this sweet debut romance takes place aboard ship. Themes of honor, friendship, loyalty, duty, and diligence coalesce into a well-researched story that is missing some elements of traditional Regency but does not suffer for this lack in any way. Amelia is open and friendly; Captain Blake circumspect and formal, an able seaman, and a rather less able romantic. But he is brought around by his very personable first lieutenant. This book will more than satisfy lovers of the genre.
16 MAR 2015
Becoming Lady Lockwood: A Regency Romance, by Jennifer Moore – A Review
posted in 4.5 Star Book Reviews, Austenesque, Austenesque Authors, Austenesque Books, Book Reviews, Regency Era Book Reviews by Katie Patchell
Becoming Lady Lockwood by Jennifer Moore 2015 x 200From the desk of Katie Patchell:
While most of Jane Austen’s beloved novels are set in the countryside or resort towns, there is one that stands out from the rest because of its tantalizing glimpses of life at sea: Persuasion. In Jane Austen’s novel, readers discover her own admiration for the daring men in the British Navy with her addition of the remarkable Captain Wentworth into her cast of Regency heroes. Debut author Jennifer Moore follows Jane Austen’s lead by focusing on Navy life during the 1800s in her 2014 Regency romance, Becoming Lady Lockwood, a novel featuring a brave heroine, heroic captain, and the excitement and peril of life on the high seas.
At twenty, Amelia Beckett has happily accepted her sudden widowhood—after all, she’d never met Lord Lawrence Walter Drake, Earl of Lockwood, the man her father had forced her to marry. Amelia expects her life to continue as before; her father, now content, would continue living a debauched lifestyle in London, and she would run the family’s sugarcane plantation in Jamaica, finally free of chaperones and matchmakers. But Amelia’s plans are dashed when her father commands her to travel to London in order to fight for Lord Lawrence Drake’s fortune, and he sends the one man who will fight against her rights in court to pick her up: Captain William Drake, brother to Amelia’s deceased husband, and new Earl of Lockwood.
Captain William Drake has disliked Amelia Becket ever since the moment he heard about her rushed marriage to his brother, and fully expects to meet a manipulative social climber who wants to steal his inheritance. When he arrives at her estate, William is shocked to discover that Amelia is unlike what he imagined, and that she doesn’t want, or need, his brother’s money. During the voyage to England, Amelia soon discovers that William isn’t the horrible man she first thought he was, and as William gets to know Amelia, he realizes just how high the stakes really are in the case for the Lockwood fortune. When their ship is ordered too close to enemy lines, can they save themselves and their crew from the enemy? And will they be able to find the traitor in their midst before the court’s final decision is revealed?
One of my favorite things about Becoming Lady Lockwood was its focus on the navy and life at sea during the Regency. As compared to other novels in this era, where much of the action is set in dancing halls or drawing rooms, Moore’s setting for the majority of Becoming Lady Lockwood was a man-of-war Royal Navy ship. While I can happily seclude myself on my window seat for hours on end reading the comedy of manners style of Regency novels, I enjoyed Becoming Lady Lockwood’s different focus and setting, which was as educational as it was entertaining. The hero and heroine had a unique relationship, and their scenes together as well as the loveable secondary characters forced me to overcome my dislike of dog-earring page corners.
With Moore’s spotlight on the British navy and lovely romance between hero and heroine, Becoming Lady Lockwood is a novel I believe Jane Austen herself would approve of. I look forward to reading more by this author, and in the meantime, will begin my own scholarly quest for more information about this interesting branch of England’s military during the Regency.
4.5 out of 5 Stars
Book review: 'Becoming Lady Lockwood' is a twist on a Regency love story
By Christine Rappleye@CTRappleye
Published: July 26, 2014 4:10 p.m.
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"Becoming Lady Lockwood" is by Jennifer Moore.
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"Becoming Lady Lockwood" is by Jennifer Moore.
“BECOMING LADY LOCKWOOD,” by Jennifer Moore, Covenant Communications, $14.99, 199 pages (f)
“Becoming Lady Lockwood” takes readers from balmy Jamaica and across the Atlantic to London in this Regency-era novel.
Amelia Beckett relishes the role of a widow as it relieves her of the stigma of being single, even if she never met her late husband, one Lord Lawrence Walter Drake, the Earl of Lockwood. And the proxy marriage was arranged by her father, Admiral Beckett, a demanding man she's only seen a handful of times.
Amelia, the widowed Lady Lockwood, is content to manage the sugar plantation in Jamaica she received as an inheritance from her late mother. Walter Drake’s brother, Captain William Drake, isn’t happy with the marriage agreement and is determined to fight it to retain his family’s inheritance.
With orders to bring Amelia to London for a hearing on his warship, the HMS Venture, William and Amelia are thrown together time and time again on the ship through storms, whale sightings and fighting the French.
There is an undercurrent of mystery as the planned route of the ship isn’t the usual one and the sailors find evidence of treason the French ship. And the clues lead back to Amelia’s marriage.
Amelia, who was raised in Jamaica, is very independent and kind to those around her as she works to help out on the ship and finds herself falling for the captain.
“Becoming Lady Lockwood,” Utah author Jennifer Moore’s debut novel, is a fun twist on a Regency love story. While there are a few predictable elements, the novel is well-paced; it's a sweet love story with enough twists to keep it interesting.
There is no swearing and any romance is kept to kissing. There are a couple of battle scenes where the deaths are not detailed.
Becoming Lady Lockwood
Reviewed by Pallas Gates McCorquodale
April 8, 2014
Moore does a lovely job of showcasing sizzle in this must-read for fans of regency and historical romance.
It is romance on the high seas for Miss Amelia Beckett and Captain Sir William Drake in Jennifer Moore’s debut novel, Becoming Lady Lockwood. Sweet rather than steamy, the book is a fun, fast read overflowing with colorful, if not deep characters and exotic landscapes.
Forced into signing a marriage agreement with a man she has never met, the new Lady Lockwood finds only relief in the news that her husband has perished before coming to collect her. Content to stay on her sugar plantation in Jamaica, Amelia is surprised to find herself unceremoniously bundled off and bound for England to settle a legal inheritance dispute between her formidable father, Admiral Beckett, and the late Earl of Lockwood’s brother, the dashing Captain Drake. However, as the HMS Venture sails through hostile waters, it becomes clear that all is not as it seems as a hidden conspiracy threatens the lives of all aboard.
Set during the Napoleonic Wars, Becoming Lady Lockwood falls somewhere between historical and traditional regency romance. A bit chaste for a historical and not quite detailed enough for a traditional, it offers a small taste of the regency by uniquely focusing on Jamaican plantation life and the British navy before setting foot on the docks of London. Fans of the genre may notice the paucity of Austenesque vocabulary and dialogue as well as the characters’ tendencies to fluctuate between traditional and more casual, modern voices, but they will be pleased with the attention given to the dress and customs of the men aboard ship as well as Amelia’s foray into British society life.
The tale is largely plot driven, complete with battles at sea and daring escapes, but the pacing is often choppy, leaving some scenes feeling rushed and incomplete, and others fully formed. The cast of supporting characters helps smooth the gaps with humor and insight while remaining one-dimensional themselves. The villains are always evil, the young men earnest, the crew loyal, and so on throughout, with the exception of Amelia and William, who begin as adversaries before their affection develops.
Moore does a lovely job of showcasing the sizzle between Amelia and William while retaining a sense of innocence, “He raised her chin even higher, so that she was forced to lift her gaze to his face. He stared at her for a moment. Then his eyes dropped to her lips, and Amelia’s pulse began to race. Would he kiss her again? They sat frozen for a heartbeat, and then William stood, stealing with him all of the warmth in the room.” The overall effect is one of a gentle romance between two deeply moral people.
Hinting that more may follow, the author has set the scene for a follow-up featuring Captain Drake’s sister, Miss Emma Drake, and his closest friend, the newly promoted Captain Fletcher. In the meantime, Becoming Lady Lockwood is a must for avid readers of Covenant Communications’ regency romances or for those who simply love the regency period without the tawdriness.
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Safe Harbor by Jennifer Moore
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Safe Harbor by Jennifer Moore
Publisher: Wild Rose Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Short Story (112 pgs)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Fern
The shy daughter of a powerful politician, Melanie Owen is fed up over her father’s attempts at controlling her life. Hiding out in Lobster Cove seems like the perfect solution. But a misunderstanding and unwarranted act of heroism bring the town’s doctor, Seth Goodwyn crashing to—and through—Melanie’s front door. Seth’s attempts to repair the situation insert him into her life, raising Melanie’s worries of losing her new-found independence to another controlling man.
His inability to save his sister has impacted Seth Goodwyn’s entire life, and Doctor Seth is a fixer. He meets quiet, unassuming Melanie and figures she needs his help. But before long, he struggles against the realization that to keep her, he may have to let her go.
Seth sees Melanie every day, but he still hasn’t quite managed to work out how to talk properly to her and get her to trust him. He’s a self-confessed fixer, and it’s clear that Melanie needs help. Seth is determined to become that man, he just needs the right opening.
I found this to be a lovely, really sweet story. Seth and Melanie don’t rush into everything – they’re both quite layered characters who have plenty of skeletons in their closet. I really enjoyed the fact neither were simple, easy people. Seth is definitely a fixer and needs to save those around him – but that need stems from a very specific time when he couldn’t do so. And Melanie is on the surface a shy young woman, determined to make her own path – but there’s so much more that lies in her previous life, where her determination takes root from. I found these to be really interesting, complicated people who grabbed my attention and it was a pleasure to watch them not only come together, but learn about each other.
This story is set in Lobster Cove – and while it’s clear there are plenty of other stories set here, I had no problems following along, even though I picked up this book up without having read any of the previous other stories. I was a little disappointed with the ending. While Melanie was awesome confronting her demons from the past, I felt the resolution to the problem was just a little too pat. After such a momentous build up – pretty much the entire story – having everything just fall perfectly into place and be accepted in the final moments really felt unrealistic to me. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE a happy ending, I need that from my romance, but after a huge build up to this climactic scene, it felt so easy and smooth I couldn’t help but wonder if that was it and I’d missed something.
Having said that I strongly feel that for me; the most important aspects in a romance story are a) the romantic relationship and b) the characters. Both of these were excellently handled to my mind. I loved the slow, sweet blooming of the relationship between Melanie and Seth and I particularly enjoyed some of the baseball humour and the way they both kept it light but their connection flourished.
A lovely, sweet and warm love story between two deep and interesting characters.
A Place for Miss Snow
Reviewed by Paige Van De Winkle
November 28, 2016
It’s freedom or death—or love or death—for the characters in this engrossing historical romance.
Jennifer Moore’s A Place for Miss Snow is a sweet and engrossing romance set against the Greek fight for independence.
The intelligent Miss Snow is comfortable in her simple life acting as a chaperon for a chipper socialite. She forges herself into the image of a perfectly proper British lady and longs to find a place where her lack of elite lineage doesn’t doom her to remain an outsider to the upper class. When Alexandros Metaxas, a scoundrel and a Greek spy, disrupts her routine, she is irritated—and oddly curious. She is soon mixed up in Alex’s dangerous mission to enlist revolutionaries in the fight to free Greece from the Turks.
Complex characters and excellent dialogue make this a believable and satisfying romance. Fearless and adaptable, Alex is in many ways Miss Snow’s exact opposite. It is entertaining to watch her distaste for the rebel turn into affection as he unearths her fiery spirit.
The humble Grecian village where most of the novel is set includes fascinating details about the unique and proud society of the Maniots. Memorable cultural depictions, like fearsome and violent pirates showing up to Sunday service, shine.
A scene where Alex attempts to convince Petrobey Mavromichalis, a real-life Maniot leader, to join the Greek revolutionaries is particularly rousing, with a well-crafted monologue advocating for “liberation for the fatherland.” All will be compelled to sympathize with shouts of “Eleftheria i thanatos”—freedom or death—by the end.
Though Miss Snow’s restrained facade becomes tiresome, her mentoring of a young Maniot girl and her excitement about learning Greek lend her compassion and warmth. Her transformation with Alex is gratifying, and her commitment to education for women, even when it is unpopular, makes her easy to root for.
A Place for Miss Snow is a lively romance that offers insight into Greek history.
Thursday, September 8, 2016
A Place for Miss Snow by Jennifer Moore {Blog Tour Review and Giveaway}
A Place for Miss Snow by Jennifer Moore
Paperback, 224 pages
Published 2016 by Covenant Communications
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31559178-a-place-for-miss-snow?from_search=true
Miss Diana Snow is everything a British chaperone should be—she finds satisfaction in order and depends wholly upon the rules of decorum as she negotiates the isle of Greece with her young charge. But Miss Snow's prim and proper exterior masks a disquieting past: orphaned and alone in the world, she has only her stiff upper lip to rely on. When a brief encounter with a handsome stranger challenges her rules of propriety, Diana is unwittingly drawn into an adventure that will turn her ordered world upside down.
Alexandros Metaxas is a Greek spy working to recruit individuals to the cause of revolution. His mission seems to be going perfectly until he encounters Diana Snow, a captivating—if slightly cold—beauty. When their paths cross again, the ill-fated reunion threatens all Alex has been fighting for. But more importantly, it places Diana's life in jeopardy. There is only one way to save her: they must put themselves at the mercy of the most powerful pirate family in the Mediterranean. Soon, Diana is plunged into a fantastic world of gypsy curses, blood feuds, and unexpected romance. But when a bitter vendetta places her in mortal danger, will she have the courage to fight for life and love?
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My Review: 4 Stars
I love a good Regency romance and when the traditional formula is changed a little, it makes for a very enjoyable story. Diana is a chaperone, not a genteel woman, yet her straight-laced ways are every bit as proper as society demands. It's hard to judge a book by the cover, for the reader knows not what lies within the pages, and that's exactly how things are with Diana--there's much more to her than what she chooses to show on the surface.
Can you imagine being dragged into the middle of an adventure involving pirates, curses, and other misfortunes? Diana finds herself in the thick of a thrill of a lifetime and manages to make the most of her peril. I love her character and the way she positively spins the world around her through her attitude and determination. Alex is a great, swoony, and slightly mysterious character and I adored him.
This book begins quite intensely, but I found myself muddling through the inner portions just a bit. I've never considered what Greece was like during the Regency period and found myself getting stuck on all of the Greek terms, names, and pronunciations, as there are many, rather than enjoying the flow of the story in this fascinating setting. Of course, things picked right back up again, once I got over it, and I finished with a satisfied sigh. Yes, there's more to Regency life than impressing "the ton."
This is a great read for those who enjoy the Regency time period, with a twist, and a sweet, gentle story (with pirates).
Content: mild violence; mild romance. Clean!
* I received a copy in exchange for an honest review*
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
A Place for Miss Snow by Jennifer Moore -- Blog Tour
A Place for Miss Snow
Author: Jennifer Moore
Publisher: Covenant Communications
Published: September 2016
ISBN13: 9781524400361
Paperback: 224 pages
FTC FYI: I received a paperback copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Goodreads Summary
Miss Diana Snow is everything a British chaperone should be—she finds satisfaction in order and depends wholly upon the rules of decorum as she negotiates the isle of Greece with her young charge. But Miss Snow's prim and proper exterior masks a disquieting past: orphaned and alone in the world, she has only her stiff upper lip to rely on. When a brief encounter with a handsome stranger challenges her rules of propriety, Diana is unwittingly drawn into an adventure that will turn her ordered world upside down.
Alexandros Metaxas is a Greek spy working to recruit individuals to the cause of revolution. His mission seems to be going perfectly until he encounters Diana Snow, a captivating—if slightly cold—beauty. When their paths cross again, the ill-fated reunion threatens all Alex has been fighting for. But more importantly, it places Diana's life in jeopardy. There is only one way to save her: they must put themselves at the mercy of the most powerful pirate family in the Mediterranean. Soon, Diana is plunged into a fantastic world of gypsy curses, blood feuds, and unexpected romance. But when a bitter vendetta places her in mortal danger, will she have the courage to fight for life and love?
My Review
A PLACE FOR MISS SNOW is a sweet story with great characters, and a beautiful setting. I thought Jennifer did a great job in capturing the time period and events. Diana was fascinating, at times too stubborn, but after finding out why, it was understandable. Alex also had a tragic back story, but I loved his "cause" and what a great character he was. Determined, yet playful. The supporting characters were wonderfully written too. I loved Elena, Sophia, and the pirates. There are many scenes that stood out to me as "favorites" but I especially loved Alex's haircut and Diana's preparations for a town wedding, it was nice having her see herself (and things) in a positive way. I loved how Diana found a happy life in the small simple town and how it changed her for the better. Jennifer's author note at the end was great too. I love to see an author invested in their books and research. One thing I would have appreciated was a pronunciation guide as some of the Greek words were, to me, a little trickier to read. That being said, Diana really grew a during the course of the book and I loved how she triumphed at the end.
5 out of 5 stars. I will read any book from this talented author.