Ebook Maiden in the Tower A Regency Fairy Tale Retelling Forever After Retellings Book 5 edition by Heidi Kimball Literature Fiction eBooks

Product details File Size 416 KB Print Length 96 pages Simultaneous Device Usage Unlimited Publisher Love Letter Press (April 8, 2019) Publication Date April 8, 2019 Sold by  Digital Services LLC Language English ASIN B07PNN83X6

Maiden in the Tower A Regency Fairy Tale Retelling Forever After Retellings Book 5 edition by Heidi Kimball Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews

• This lovely, well-written story captivated me from the very beginning. I loved the easygoing characters and the setting that was still Regency, yet outside the swirl of London. Great read. Well worth it.
• What a surprise ending to a timeless fairy tale . You could almost smell the flowers as Lisette names them off.
• Maiden in the Tower is a clever retelling of Rapunzel set in Regency times. If you're not into fairy tales, you can just read the story and thoroughly enjoy it. If you do like fairy tales, you'll enjoy finding the connecting threads. Gerry and Lisette are likable characters that are easy to empathize with. Lisette and her nurse have been hidden away since she was born. Gerry has been sent to the small estate that he will inherit from his mother with orders to find a bride with a dowry. The plot has some twists and moves at a good pace. I especially liked reading of the afternoons spent in Lisette's garden. Heidi Kimball adds humor with a very old ladies' fashion magazine and a tug on your heartstrings with Gerry's dog. I recommend this to readers of clean/wholesome romance and to fairy tale lovers. I got a copy from KU.
• Gerry Worthington has been sent to the countryside and cut off from his allowance by his mother until he overcomes his reluctance to marry a debutante who will bring status and money to the family. The story starts out with Gerry trying to find his adventure loving dog who has run off yet again. He quickly realizes Samson (the dog) has dug under the gate and entered the garden of the home next door. While there he meets Lisette, who is a breath of fresh air compared to all the women he does know. Lisette has never left the grounds of the walled in cottage and knows little of the outside world. Of course Lisette's innocence is appealing, and Gerry keeps coming back. There's the bit of mystery as to who Lisette is and what will happen once that comes out.
  
  I did enjoy the book. The writing is clear and good. I was surprised at the short length. I read this very quickly, and I think it was probably just a tad bit too short. The mystery being solved happened a bit too fast for me. I was fine with the resolution, and I thought the story very entertaining, so the objection I have is a minor one. This is a cute and short novella for when you don't have a ton of time but want something well written, clean and entertaining.
  
  I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
• OMG! What a sweet story!!
  I totally fell in love with this Fairy Tale retelling!
  I fell in love with Lisette and Gerry, they were so endearing, relatable and guileless. I loved Lisette's sweet nature and innocence. She's devoted to Dorothea, her guardian, and she doesn't rebell against her ordinary and secluded life. She's a sweet soul that enjoys the smallest thing in life... Gerry is the second son of an Earl who hasn't felt the weight of resposability yet. That is why his mother banishes him to their country run down estate and orders him to find a wealthy woman to marry so they can keep it up and renovate it. What Gerry doesn't expect to find is a beautiful and enchanting woman in a hidden cottage inside his land. A woman with a big mystery surrounding her. Why can't she leave her cottage? Who is the woman who banished her and doesn't want her to ever leave?
  This is a sweet and beautiful story as Gerry and Lisette get to know each other. Gerry knows Lisette is not what he needs in order to improve his estate, but he can't help the hold he has into his heart and soul. And Lisette starts to discover the beautiful world outside, but can she remain hidden and miss all that is out there?
  I totally recommend this novela. I only wish it was longer. The characters are so sweet that they need a longer story to enjoy them and get to know them more. But it was delightful even if short. I truly enjoyed this story!
  I received a complimentary copy of this book and this is my hinest and unbiased review.
• Gerry Worthington had disappointed his mother. According to her, he was constantly reminded that he was the second son of an earl and needed to settle down and find a wife with a dowry. To teach him a lesson, she sent him to the crumbling pile of stones that was the estate he was to inherit so he could rethink his priorities. While out looking for his dog, Samson, who had run away, he came up on a small cottage and a beautiful young woman with long, blond hair.
  
  Lisette Hunt had lived her entire life in a small cottage and surrounding land. She had never been allowed to venture beyond its borders. Her room was in an upper turret so he had a spectacular view but now way to experience it up close. She loved spending time with Gerry when he would visit her during her caretaker's nap, but she would never disobey and leave the confines of their property. The more time they spent together, the sweeter the time became.
  
  Near the end of the story, there are secrets that are revealed, such as who Lisette is, why she is required to stay in such a small place and never allowed to venture out.
  
  This is a sweet, clean regency romance. I loved Lisette's innocence and Gerry's kindness. This story is a quick read and leaves you feeling good. I was given an arc copy and I offer my honest review willingly.