Lord Elliott Mayfield, the family patriarch, is haunted by his family’s history of scandalous relationships and poor marital choices. To secure the family's future and provide stability, he initiates a "marriage campaign," offering financial incentives to his nieces and nephews who make respectable matches. His eldest nephew, Peter, is the campaign's first target. A man defined by his own parents' scandals, Peter is determined to live beyond reproach, initially seeking only a governess for his children rather than a new wife. Unconventional Connections
The novel distinguishes itself through unique character interests, particularly Peter’s passion for canine husbandry and pedigree dog breeding. This interest serves as the primary bridge between him and Julia, whose natural gift for both dogs and children makes her an ideal, if socially complicated, fit for his household. Julia herself represents a "spunky" heroine who values her independence, choosing to work as a governess despite her mother's fierce objections. Reconciling the Past [Promises and Primroses]: A Review - greenish bookshelf Promesas Y Primulas Josi S Kilpack epub
In Promises and Primroses ( Promesas y Prímulas ), Josi S. Kilpack launches the Mayfield Family series with a Regency romance that explores the tension between duty, reputation, and the heart. The story centers on two parallel romances: the blossoming attraction between the widower Peter Mayfield and his daughters’ governess, Julia Hollingsworth, and a second-chance romance between Lord Elliott Mayfield and Julia’s mother, Amelia. The Quest for Respectability Lord Elliott Mayfield, the family patriarch, is haunted
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