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Hi, reader friends! Today, we welcome back our author friend Susan Anne Mason as part of her new release celebration tour!
about the book
When stable hand Nolan Price learns from his dying mother that he is actually the son of the Earl of Stainsby, his plans for a future with kitchen maid Hannah Burnham are shattered. Once he is officially acknowledged as the earl’s heir, Nolan will be forbidden to marry beneath his station.
Unwilling to give up the girl he loves, he devises a plan to elope–believing once their marriage is sanctioned by God that Lord Stainsby will be forced to accept their union. However, as Nolan struggles to learn the ways of the aristocracy, he finds himself caught between his dreams for tomorrow and his father’s demanding expectations.
Forces work to keep the couple apart at every turn, and a solution to remain together seems farther and farther away. With Nolan’s new life pulling him irrevocably away from Hannah, it seems only a miracle will bring them back together.
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my thoughts
Fans of Downton Abbey, upstairs-downstairs, and rags-to-riches romance… brace yourselves, this story is about to knock your stockings off!!
Nolan Price is a determined and hard-working (inescapably handsome) young man of faith, integrity, and loyalty. He’s also completely and entirely blindsided when his world is turned upside down by his mother’s final confession (who wouldn’t be?!).
Nolan makes then executes plans… intending to seek the Almighty’s guidance but not always slowing down long enough to actually do so (I can definitely relate… motivation is good, seeking God’s will is better!) Hannah Burnham is a humble kitchen maid and devoted sister.
Struggles with insecurities and unmet expectations in her relationship with Nolan lend Hannah an endearingly authentic personality. The many challenges that Nolan and Hannah experience in their relationship with one another and their families and friends kept me on the edge of my seat page after page!
Delightful romance, intriguing mystery, complicated familial ties, and genuine faith earn this book a place among my all-time favorites! I highly recommend this story and would love to see a sequel featuring one of the sisters!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and was under no obligation to post a review. The opinions expressed are my own.
about the author
Susan Anne Mason describes her writing style as “romance sprinkled with faith.” She loves incorporating inspirational messages of God’s unconditional love and forgiveness into her characters’ journeys. Her historical romance, Irish Meadows, won the Fiction from the Heartland contest sponsored by the Mid-American Romance Authors chapter of RWA.
Susan lives outside Toronto, Ontario, with her husband, two children, and a big white cat. She loves red wine and chocolate, is not partial to snow even though she’s Canadian, and is ecstatic on the rare occasions she has the house to herself. Learn more about Susan and her books
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giveaway
Two winners will receive A Most Noble Heir, Irish Meadows, A Worthy Heart, and Love’s Faithful Promise by Susan Anne Mason.
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What struggles would you imagine a stable hand facing if he was suddenly thrust into the aristocracy?
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I think if a stable hand would facing lots to adjust to if he was suddenly thrust into the aristocracy. It would be like someone from a previous generation being thrust into the computer generation with no explanation of who things work.
Thank you for your review and the information on “A Most Noble Heir” by Susan Anne Mason ans for this totally awesome giveaway. How amazing it would be to be one of the fortunate ones selected to receive not one but THREE wonderful books by Susan Anne Mason. Thank you for the chance!
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That’s an excellent analogy, Kay! Two winners will receive FOUR books! It’s wonderful!
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I can’t wait to read this one, Susan! And you know how much I adore that cover.
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Nolan is one handsome stable hand!
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Thanks, Steph!! 🙂
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I can only imagine how difficult it would be for a stable hand! Everything about your life would change in an instant. And probably not always for the better.
Thank you so much for the giveaway! It would amazing to win all these great books. I’ve heard so much about A Most Noble Heir, I’m very excited to read it!
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Exactly! My first thought was the potential for hostility from all sides and a sense of never quite belonging to a certain social set.
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Reading this blog review about Nolan Price as a “young man of faith, integrity, and loyalty” is all it takes to make me want to read it. Love that kind of male lead. Besides, the book cover is gorgeous. 🙂
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I’m so happy to hear that! It’s my pleasure to push good books your way! ????
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I imagine it would be challenging and maybe not as “fairytale-like” as one might expect. He would feel the expectations and demands of his new status, in regards to how he should act, speak and address others – especially those in an a lower status he was a part of all his life. That’s a huge life change. I’m excited to read how it all works out.
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Yes, exactly! Happy reading, Chanel!
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I loved this book and the Courage to Dream series! Susan Anne Mason is such an amazing author, and she’s such a lovely lady. I had the wonderful opportunity to meet her at CFRR last summer and chat with her.
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Isn’t she the sweetest?! Canadians really are nice! 😉
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Aw, thank you, Winnie and Beth! It was lovely to meet both of you!
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I enjoy reading historical fiction because it teaches me, in an interesting way, about a different era and place. Fiction puts a twist on a what might otherwise be a boring, factual event.
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Absolutely! I couldn’t agree more ????
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I like to read historical fiction because it teaches me about different time periods. It’s like taking a new look at history.
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Me too, Kailey!
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Thank you for this amazing review, Beth and for offering such a fantastic giveaway! Good luck to everyone!! 🙂
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You’re welcome, Sue! I can’t take credit for the giveaway though, Bethany House provided it for tour. ????
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I would think the manners would be a challenge…
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I remember reading Irish Meadows and A Worthy Heart some time ago. Thank you for bringing this author back to my attention. I definitely want to look into her books again!
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Wonderful review, Beth! I enjoy being transported to another era through reading historical fiction.
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I like historical novels because you find out what was happening at that time and sometimes you want to find out more about that time.
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I love reading historical fiction. It feels like I can travel back in time and experience a different life. I’m looking forward to reading A Most Nobel Heir!
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He probably would feel like he didn’t belong. Maybe he’d be treated badly.
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I really enjoyed watching Downton Abbey, and I would love to dive in to this story as well! It certainly sounds like one I wouldn’t be able to put down. Thank you for the opportunity to win it!
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He would be stuck in the middle of the different stations.
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Thank you for the review . It sounds like a great read. It will be interesting to see how a young man of faith deals with such drastic changes in his life.
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My favorite books are historical fiction and this one is on my TBR list.
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love this author xxx
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thanks for the chance
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