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Living London
Thanks to the parting gift her grandmother left her, Jocelyn goes back in time straight into Regency London. There she has to try to fit in and remember the life she was supposed to be leading if she had indeed been raised in that era. Here she learns that it’s so important to play by the rules and the accepted doings of the whole society. Wouldn’t that be difficult when you have right in front of you the man of your dreams?
He is such a tease! Look:
He noticed my perusal, and I bit my lip and looked down, embarrassed to have been caught staring. When I looked up again, a wicked grin accented his features. “Don’t worry, I shamelessly watched you while you were absorbed with the play. We’re even.” He grinned and I lost all embarrassment.
Who wouldn’t fall for that? The flirting going on between them was so entertaining; it was easy to get attached and to look forward for their meetings.
The dialogue that takes place at this time is so witty and they talk a lot so fast, not to mention that they are all so proper. The best part was when Jocelyn sometimes would forget she was in Regency London and would start using terms like “So, what’s up?” and they would give her this look of annoyance at her inappropriateness.
As for the characters, I dare say they were very well written. They bring life into the story with their different personalities, and let’s face it, the characters need to be strong and have a great sense of humor to make a great impression, and I think the author nailed it.
Rating:
♥♥♥♥♥ 5/5 Hearts (Book Ratings Guide)
About the Book:
What if you found yourself waking up two hundred years in the past? What if you wore the gowns and waltzed around Almacks? What if you found out first hand just how dangerous a rake could be, or how much fun? For Jocelyn Westin, this is her reality. But reading all the historical fiction in the world could never have prepared her for what it would be like to be “Living London.”
- Title: Living London
- Author: Kristin Vayden
- E-book: 205 pages
- Publisher: Astraea Press
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Great review, I’m definitely going to have to check this out! I’d love to be transported to Regency London…one can dream :)
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Looks good, the cover is really eye catching as well. The concept of Regency London is interesting too, well worth to check this book out.
Thanks for the wonderful review! I’m so thrilled your enjoyed the book! Yes, Morgan Ansley is a tease…but how I love him! The next book in the series, “Surviving Scotland” should be released at the end of June so stay tuned…Gotta love a man in a kilt… :) Thanks again!
Thanks for reviewing! This seems like a great book and I want to read it! :)
I’ve always been interesting in books about modern people transported back to an earlier time. The clash of modern sensibilities with those of a less open time makes for lots of drama. I’ll have to look for this one. Thanks!
I like the book cover and this is certainly something that would pique my interest. I usually read YA urban fantasy so it would be great to read something a little different from the norm and I reckon this would be the perfect example!
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I know what you mean about reading something a little different from the norm. I normally read thrillers and mysteries, but lately I’ve been reading a lot of young adult books and love them.
~CL
My dream exactly is to live (briefly) a life as debutantee in Regency (Historical) Romance. Ball gown and waltz *daydreaming* with a reformed rake ;p
WOW! Wonderful review! I would love to live in that era, except for one thing, indoor plumbing would have to be a must LOL
This looks really interesting, might have to pick up a copy
Good to know the characters are funny