K. Lyn Smith

“It was as if his soul had touched hers and, in that meeting, a star was lit.”

I love K. Lyn Smith’s books! The witty banter, delightful romance, and rich setting and story pull me in every time and I can’t put them down. Stars of Twilight Fair was exceptionally good. I quickly fell in love with Edmund’s & Amelia’s story.

Amelia Thorne is an heiress living with her uncle, aunt, and cousin after the death of her parents. Her first season ended in a disastrous scandal resulting in her being called the “Poisoned Thorne.” For the past five years she’s been living a quiet life at Summerfield with her cat Lord Byron and devouring Wordsworth’s poetry. When her aunt determines to have a house party for her cousin’s coming out, Amelia agrees to hide away on the estate. But, a chance meeting with one of the guests at a bookshop changes everything.

Edmund Corbyn is a scientist and avid photographer determined to figure out the dilemma of capturing color in photographs. Devoted to his family, he’s also been encouraged to find a wife, quickly, as his grandfather’s health is failing. But, to inherit the earldom would require an amendment from Queen Victoria herself since there are no direct male heirs. The queen is willing to provide the amendment provided Edmund find a suitable, scandal free wife. On his way to a house party, he has a delightful encounter with a woman at the bookshop. Imagine his surprise though when he meets her again at the house party.

I adored Edmund and Amelia! From their first meeting, I could tell these two were kindred spirits. Their forbidden relationship was filled with witty banter, sizzling chemistry, and a delightful friends to more romance. I loved the way Edmund tried so hard to live up to his family’s expectations and the respect Amelia had for him. I loved how Edmund & Amelia challenge each other & their willingness to sacrifice for each other.

The beautiful setting, photography, and love of poetry were other things I enjoyed about this story. I could easily picture each of the places and loved exploring the estate along with Edmund and Amelia. I also enjoyed the side characters especially Octavia. Of course there’s a conniving villain in the story and I loved the final confrontation. I also loved the way Edmund was able to find a solution to his dilemma.

Highly recommend to clean Victorian romance fans! Though part of a series, I had no problems reading this as a standalone and now look forward to reading the previous books! I received an advanced complimentary copy through Book Sirens. All opinions are my own and voluntarily provided.… (altro)

Kissing Kate is a delightful, sweet, heart melting, must read Regency romance. I’ve loved each story of the Kimbrell men finding love in Cornwall. The descriptions, romance, humor, and endearing characters make these stories unputdownable and this book is no exception. It’s like a warm cup of cocoa on a cold winter’s day. I loved the friends to more romance between Ben and Kate, wondering if he’d ever get that long awaited kiss! I also enjoyed the setting with the backdrop of having the characters building scenery and participating in Shakespeare’s play Much Ado About Nothing.

My heart went out to Ben. He had some terrible tragedies early in life which caused him to hide his feelings and create the appearance of a carefree, somewhat undependable rogue. But, beneath this facade, he carries a lot of burdens and misconceptions and secretly longs for a deeper relationship with Kate whom he’s tried to kiss since he was 13.

Kate is just as sympathetic as Ben. She’s getting close to spinsterhood and feels the pressure to find a match in their small Cornwall hamlet. While she’s always secretly loved Ben, his less than dependable, aimless personality causes her to look to his steady, stable cousin Merryn. But, working together on the scenery for Much Ado About Nothing causes them to both reevaluate their choices. And, Ben just might get that long awaited kiss.

I absolutely adored Ben & Kate. They had so many charming scenes together including: visiting Mr. Simmons, working on the play’s scenery, rehearsing the final scene, and the actual swoon worthy performance. I chuckled at all the inconvenient interruptions. In addition to Ben and Kate are the memorable townsfolk who are so well written they feel like old friends. I loved seeing familiar faces from previous books too.

It’s an utterly enchanting story Regency romance fans will adore! Though it’s the fourth book in the Hearts of Cornwall series, it can definitely be read as a standalone, but it’s even more enjoyable if you’ve read the previous books in the series. Now I can’t wait to get Bronwyn’s and Merryn’s stories. I received an advanced complimentary copy from the author through AustenProse. All opinions are my own and voluntarily provided.… (altro)

Very sweet Historical Regency romance. Part of a wonderful series, this is the town that has more men than women, and there's a published list of bachelors that brings in women from all over. What's not to like about Kate who is both very proper with the height of etiquette, yet has spunk? And she likes plants, botany. Even though they're best friends, she's unsure of Ben and doesn't know why he goes to London, appearing to be a bit of a rogue. They're working through issues of self-doubt, holding yourself to higher standard, being a perfectionist, grief and misplaced guilt as well as peer pressure. They have close family and friends who see them for themselves and help them to discover their own feelings and strengths. He has to be the most devoted friend ever. Sweet, fulfilling read with lots of depth and beauty.

I received this book free from the author and Book Sirens book review program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

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