I’m a sucker for Rogue to Romance books in this time period and this was no exception. I loved Simon and felt like this was a luxurious pleasure read, quick and easy if you want a bodice ripper style story. I would recommend this book.

I received this from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This is book two in the Lady Lancaster Garden society series. I had forgotten a little bit about the first one but I really enjoyed this one. Rose was quirky and Simon was fun. I enjoyed this a great deal and can’t wait to read the next one.

A marriage contract was signed by their parents when Rose Warren was five and Simon Trumball was ten. Rose is now twenty-one and Simon twenty-six. Simon has no interest in marriage and lives the life of a rake. His outlook changes when Rose and her friends of the Young Ladies Garden Society and their sponsor, Lady Lancaster, decide to solve the murder of Simon's cousin Frederick. Rose's personality starts to shine when she has a possible answer to find proof. Intrigued by this young lady, Simon wants to know more. A murder mystery romance. Very clever plot with a nice ending.
Heat level 3.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

This is the second book of the series but a first time read for me by this author. It was an entertaining read and I enjoyed the combination of mystery and romance. Simon and Rose have known each other since they were children. A marriage contract had been drawn up for them by their parents when they were young. Rose had always followed him around, but when Simon fiinds out about the contract, he doesn't want to be forced to marry and hurts Rose's feelings and she decides he is not worthy of her. Years later, they find themselves working together to solve a poisoning mystery, and Simon sees Rose in a new light. Sparks inevitably fly between the two and Simon begins to realize that Rose is the one for him. All he needs to do is convince Rose of that as well.
The story was engaging and held my interest all the way through. The characters were interesting and well fleshed-out and I enjoyed following their story as it was woven into solving the mystery. An entertaining story and I am glad to have had the opportunity to read.
I received a complimentary copy from Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

Romancing His English Rose by Catherine Hemmerling is the second book of the Lady Lancaster Garden Society series. Rose Warren has been betrothed to Simon Trumbull since birth. Rose is aware of Simon’s rakish reputation and doubts he will finally settle down and marry her. Simon would much rather drink, gamble, and womanize than spend time with bookish Rose. Sparks fly when the two are thrown together to investigate a potential poisoning. Simon and Rose begin to enjoy their time together. But Simon must convince Rose that she is it for him.

This novella is a sweet story of two people who have grown up together knowing that they are betrothed to each other. It was great to see Rose and Simon look at each other in a new light and begin to realize they may in fact be a love match after all.

I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This book is a mix of romance and mystery. It was a nice read. I do not usually red historic novels, but this was a pleasant surprise.

TERRIFIC!!! Romancing His English Rose by Catherine Hemmerling is book 2 in the Lady Lancaster Garden Society series and though in a series this book can be read as a standalone. I will be perfectly honest with you… This is my first book that I have read of Catherine’s but I am telling you right now it will not be the last. I so enjoyed this heart warming romance of being pledged to one another as children. Also this is full of action as they are also trying to prove a murder. I found this book easy to read, original, had the real feel of the regency era, wonderful character and just a true delight. This story has a Lady that was betrothed as a child, a bit of a rake that is not ready to marry yet, a nickname of “Mine”, knowing someone for the whole of their life yet really seeing them for the first time, a detective ladies society, a widow that needs something in there life, an evil & disturbed cousin who is the Earl, being known as a rake, breaking into someone’s home, almost being caught, a secret room, getting help from their friends, a planed murder and falling in love. I am highly recommending you read this book.

***This book was gifted to me and I am voluntarily reviewing.

Romancing His English Rose by Catherine Hammerling, book two in the Lady Lancaster Garden Society series, is about Rose Warren and Simon Trumbell, who were betrothed as children, by their parents. Ever since Rose could talk she called Simon “Mine.” At age 10 Simon thinks five-year-old Rose is an irritant, but when he learns she is actually correct in her statement, that he is hers because of a marriage contract signed by their parents, he changes from an intelligent, obedient boy to a holy terror and later a rake as he grew up. He doesn’t want to be forced to marry Rose, someone he’s felt nothing for. Rose is an enigma. Simon thinks she is just another young woman, interested in society gossip rather than the intriguing, shy, timid, young lady she has become. When Simon and Rose are thrown together to solve a case involving his cousin and a poisoning, Simon realizes there is more to his betrothed then he thought. Seeing her in action and learning so much more about her, Simon realizes he needs to adjust his opinion of Rose and marriage as they search for clues and scientific ways to prove a death was murder. It did not take long for them to recognize that their parents just might have been correct in pairing them up for marriage; as the sparks are definitely flying.

Ms. Hammerling wrote an emotional, sweet, and wonderful romance story that should not be missed. She provided a tale rich with emotions, sizzling chemistry, magnetic attraction, clever banter, and endearing characters giving Rose and Simon a chance to solve a mystery, find love, and a future together. I recommend Romancing His English Rose to other readers and look forward to the next book in the series.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

This book was requested when I was young and requested more books than I could possibly read. Sadly, I no longer have access to this book and my tastes have changed. Thus I will not be able to give feedback on this title.