Read The Lady and the Barrister the new #RegencyRomance by Ruth A Casie @RuthACasie #RLFblog #HistoricalRomance
An heiress with two failed Seasons, an eligible duke unable to keep women away, make a pact to court and find each other the perfect mate. They don’t have to look far.
Ruth, I’m happy to host you on Romance Lives Forever. I’m Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Tell us about The Lady and the Barrister.
The Lady and the Barrister by Ruth A Casie
Genre Historical Romance, Regency Romance
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG-13
Lady Anna Ravencroft shines brightly as a much-admired organizer and hostess. In her mind it is the one thing at which she succeeds. Inwardly she is shy, retiring… a wallflower. With two failed seasons that ended in disaster she has accepted marriage might not be in her future.
Lord Fraser Castleton, a London barrister is shocked when he inherits a title and estate from his father’s great uncle and becomes the 8th Duke of Willbury. He returns to Sommer-by-the-Sea to take up permanent residence. He crosses paths with his longtime friend, Lady Anna. He confides that he is the target of every mother with an unmarried daughter. She commiserates with him. Every eligible gentleman sees the Ravencroft purse rather than her. Together they decide to find a mate for each other. Anna presents him with a list of several eligible women. Castleton is receptive, but not enthusiastic. He gives her the same reaction with the subsequent two lists. Will she realize he has already found his match?
Richard Younge who doesn’t always play by the rules wants to be the next Member of Parliament for his borough. His political backer will support him if Younge can finance the campaign himself. He suggests Younge find a wealthy wife to support his political plans. Marrying a Ravencroft would all but guarantee not only his backer’s continued support but provide the steady stream of money needed to claim his place amongst the gentry. He calls on Lady Anna for assistance with a campaign event and has an ulterior motive.
Two men vie for Lady Anna, but who will she choose? The smooth politician or the down-to-earth barrister turned duke?
Why did you write this book?
This is book one in my series, The Return of the Ladies of Sommer-by-the-Sea. Each of my heroines have attended the very unique Sommer-by-the-Sea Female Seminary. Each woman is personally selected by the headmistress for some unique skill. Lady Anna Ravencroft feels strongly about social justice. To fund her foundation people hire her to creates lavish events but instead of paying her, they donate the money to the foundation. People from all over seek an invitation to an event created by Lady Anna.
She simply took her party-giving skill to a higher level. I so enjoy writing stories about women who do the unexpected.
What is your favorite genre to read?
I enjoy reading historical romance and fantasy. I also enjoy adventure stories. All my books have some element of adventure. My pirate and medieval stories have epic fights. It parallels the conflict the hero and heroine find themselves in. You can be sure to find that to win those battles the hero and heroine must work together to be successful.
Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?
This is difficult question. I love Claire in Outlander, Captain Blood (maybe that’s just Errol Flynn), Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean (he’s so cheeky), and there is always Mr. Darcy. Charlotte Holmes in Sherry Thomas’ Lady Sherlock series. I could go on…
What are you working on at the moment?
I am working on the next story in this series, The Lady and the Earl. I’m having so much fun with this story. Our heroine is a proficient surgeon in a time when men ruled the surgical suit.
What books will we see from you in coming months?
I plan a third book in The Return of the Ladies of Sommer-by-the-Sea, The Lady and the Rogue, a case of mistaken identity. I have had so much fun with the ladies, that I’m planning to take on the men next in a series, Barrington’s Brigade.
Where to buy The Lady and the Barrister
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSG2GMH9
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Ruth A Casie is a USA bestselling author. She writes historical adventures from the shores of medieval Scotland to the cobblestone streets of Regency London. Her stories embrace strong woman and the men who deserve them. Within the pages you’ll discover ‘edge-of-your-seat suspense, mind boggling drama, and heart melting emotions. Grab your favorite cup of tea, or an ale if you prefer, and join her heroes and heroines as they race across the pages to find their happily ever after. Ruth hopes her stories are your next favorite adventures!
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