Lord Blackwood's Valentine Ball: An Authentic Regency Romance

Arabella Sheraton

Sep 2015 · Bublish, Inc.

About this ebook

In this charming traditional Regency romance novella, Patience Cherwell is resigned to a life of spinsterhood. Therefore, when her young friend, the lovely Lorna Hartley, comes to stay for a London season, she decides the eligible, handsome Lord Blackwood is the perfect match for Lorna. Granted, Lord Blackwood, at forty, is much older than the vivacious 20-year-old Lorna, but Patience is determined to help her young friend make a good match. So why isn’t she happy when his lordship and Lorna seem to like each other’s company? The problem is that Patience is already madly in love with his lordship! An unexpected invitation arrives for Lorna and Patience to attend Lord Blackwood’s Valentine Ball. This is the perfect moment for him to propose to Lorna. Mysteriously, a corsage arrives from an anonymous admirer. Who is it for? And what will be the outcome for the wearer at Lord Blackwood’s Valentine Ball? This novella is the prequel to The Lady’s Revenge. 

Ratings and reviews

Patience Cherwell was Mrs. Henrietta Paisley's next target for her romantic mission. Patience knew Henrietta meant well; after all, she had been her mama's dearest friend. Ever since her mama's death, Henrietta considered herself to be in charge of Patience's life. It was Lord Blackwood's Valentine Ball and Henrietta thought it was Patience's golden opportunity to secure Lord Blackwood for herself. Patience wanted to throw Lorna (her young friend from York who was staying with her) and Lord Blackwood together. Lorna was charming and enchanting, and Patience felt they would suit each other. Patience found Lord Blackwood attractive and he aroused unusual feelings in her, and he found her interesting too. What happens at Lord Blackwood's masked ball? Will Lord Blackwood declare his love for Patience or will it be Lorna? Will Lord Blackwood and Patience get married and live happily ever after? 'Lord Blackwood's Valentine Ball' by Arabella Sheraton is another wonderful Regency romance from this author and will keep readers glued to the story till the very end. Like the rest of her books, Arabella's detailed descriptions when it comes to characters and the scenes pull readers right into the middle of the story. The rest of the characters in the story, be it Captain Lyndon, Henrietta, or Lorna, all complement the main characters Lord Blackwood and Patience and will keep the readers guessing what is going to happen next in the dramatic sequel.

Read it in a few hours now I'm on to The Lady's Revenge. It's too good to not know how it all ends!

short story. at first u feel there is sweet end. but then there's sneak peak. which tells about problem in marriage. so disappointing

About the author

I grew up on a diet of Jane Austen, the Bronte sisters, and many other writers of that period. I also love history and generally find the past more fascinating than the future. I have been steeped in Regency writers since I was a teenager. From Jane Austen to Georgette Heyer, I read 'em all! I love writing Regency romances because they are romantic, fun and enable me to create feisty heroines and hunky heroes. I hope you'll enjoy my stories!