The Persuasion of Miss Kate

Miss Kate Linnet, publicly pilloried by her ex-fiance, heads to London for the season to heal her own heart and steal more.
But Kate is no ordinary, helpless Regency lady; she is steely and practical (albeit with a tendency to catastrophise), having raised her three younger sister after the death of her mother, and is fiercely determined to be independent.
Her chronic overthinking and sensible practicality set her at odds with her rascally Aunt, and lead her into a multitude of scrapes. And while shes a girl who doesn't NEED rescuing, her ex-fiance is by her side helping remedy rhe situation.

This was a light, humorous read, very much in the style of Regency novels but with a healthy dose of modern irreverence to prevent it being saccharin sweet. While the story itself was somewhat predictable, the characters and dialogue were richly crafted, so that the reader is able to overlook any flaws.

This was a good story! The heroine us talking to fiance at the local dance because he had been looking like a slob. He stops dancing, calls her a shrew and walks away. The wedding is off. The heroine is humiliated and since she is 22, and lives in a small village, she doesn't have any alternative. She has been in love with her childhood friend all this time and he abandons her. She is very mad. The hero has lived the heroine all her life. He has seen her over and over again give up what she wants for her sisters, who she has to raise because their mother passed away at the birth of the youngest daughter. Her mother apologized as she was dying, but the heroine knew what she was expected to do. And she raised her sisters to be as honest and lively as she was. But to have the wedding called off because he left her on the dance floor!!!. Her father writes to his sister to take the heroine to London for a change of scene. The heroine is excited and wants to go because she wont have to watch over her sisters for the first time in 10 years. But who should show up right before she decides to leave and forbids her going?
This story just read itself I truly enjoyed all the details of life at that time. I liked the development of the main characters and the sisters. I am glad I don't have any sisters. This book had no grammatical errors and the plot and story were enjoyable. I recommend this book with 5 stars.

A brilliant and humorous novel, I have read nearly all of the author's novels, and this one did not disappoint me. Kate is steaming away, cutting the roses far too enthusiastically, as she thinks of Lord Colter, in a rage at him criticising her in public, which she is sure will make her an old maid. Then her aunt Honore appears, to take her to London. Lord Colter follows her, and they have numerous encounters there, and her sisters accompany her to London, with her aunt. Tilly, Sadie and Nora are her sisters. Their comments made me laugh out loud. I cannot give any more of the plot away without spoiling it, but I found it very entertaining and would recommend it without hesitation.

I really enjoyed this story. It's a clean historical read with characters with flaws like the best of us, but it was nice to see how they all interacted with each other. I'm hoping the author is setting things up for a series as I'd love to read Nora's story, as well as the other sisters when they're older. I must admit with this story to feeling rather frustrated at times with Lord Colter but then when you remember their ages and how poor their communication with each other is about emotions, it all becomes much more realistic and life-like the way the author has written it. I'd recommend

This book really surprised me.
I spent the first chapter thinking it would be a run-of-the-mill Regency romance, and one in which I wouldn't like the heroine very much. She is full of self-pity and dramatic forebodings about what her future will be, now that her fiance has publicly jilted her because she nags him.

But then things really kicked off when her aunt Honore arrives from London, ready to take Kate back with her and help her get over her broken heart. Her aunt is a piece of work, one of those characters who says the most shocking things and gets away with it, but who, you are <i>almost</i> sure, has a good heart. Somewhere.

And her <i>three</i> younger sisters all manage to get invited too.

And her ex-fiance follows the whole gang, because he really does love her and wants her back.

And then they all stop at an inn along the route. And then there's an incident with a gun, and things start to veer a bit away from the tried-and-true Regency tropes I am so accustomed to.

The scenarios sometimes feel absurd, especially if one is used to reading more earnest Regency romances. Ultimately I just assumed that the absurdity was by design and rolled with it, because the humor was so good! The dialogue had me snorting my laughter in various passages.

Take this exchange between Kate and her 10-year-old sister...
<i>Tilly harrumphed the same exact way Aunt Honore does. "You heard me. He's acting like a lovesick donkey."
"Monkey," Kate corrected and tried to rub the sleep out of her eyes.
"I said donkey because I was trying not to say jackass. But if you prefer--"
"No. No, donkey is fine."</i>

Yes, this is a clean romance, but slightly more irreverent than what you might be used to from this genre. I really liked it.

By the end of the book, I was also moved by deeper themes. Children handling the responsibilities of an adult. Doing it all on your own vs. asking for help. Learning to be ok with the fact that love means both good things and hard things will come your way.

Like I said, really pleasantly surprised!

This book is part of a series, but I had not read any of the others, and it easily stands on its own.

4 stars

A quirky read. Kate has been nagging her fiancee Lord Coulter and in the middle of the assembly dance floor he throws a wobbler and ends their engagement. She's traumatised by this and her father arranges for her to visit his sister Honore. At first Kate is happy to be getting some me time away from her sisters and her ex fiancee but the sisters inveigale their way onto the trip. There's lots of amusing things that happen and as we are getting Kate's view of the situation it's only towards the end that we see the full story and fully appreciate the put upon and kindly hero.

It's a clean, funny read and looks like there's three other books related to the Aunt's antics. I might look out for them. I think you'll enjoy this book.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Kate doesn't know what she has until she loses him!

When Greyson has had enough of Kate's shrewish nitpicking, he very publicly calls off their engagement. The humiliation has Kate determined to launch herself into London Society, with her Aunt Honore's help, and find a way to regain her reputation while soothing her wounded ego. But after the death of her mother, she's been the main mother figure for her three younger sisters and she's not sure she even wants to get married, set up her own household, and continue to be bound by the responsibilities of family.

As she's working through all this, Greyson is determined to get her back while also making her how things have to change so they can be truly happy together. He's a fine gentleman, an honorable and faithful partner, even though his integrity puts him squarely in the middle of a series of unfortunate situations, mostly brought on by Kate's impulsiveness. He certainly is given a plethora of opportunities to demonstrate his character and devotion! These mishaps also work to show Kate what she really feels in her heart, and I really enjoyed the maturity she developed as she realized what she was risking.

But at the heart of the story is a delightfully madcap rom-com, filled with the kind of witty, chortle-out-loud humor that is rarely seen, and even rarer still to be done so intelligently. Every page, every paragraph is a joy to read, a feast for the mind and a treat for anyone who loves the power of words to build entire worlds in our minds. I especially enjoyed the hilarious back-and-forth between siblings of both generations, the inventive use of nicknames to convey opinions, and the heartfelt confrontations that finally gave Kate and Greyson the HEA they so richly deserve.

This was the first book I've read by this author, but I enjoyed it so much I immediately purchased the previous three in this series and put them at the top of my TBR. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

Refreshing Humorous Regency Romance
This is a fun story to read. I generally do not read Regency romances and never read bodice rippers. This is a fun and clean story. It reads much like a play, or that is how it ran through my mind for most of the story. It is full of machinations of many trying to get 'their way'. In the end, it is a much deeper story of seeing the truth of many things and enjoying happiness when it is given to you. I will definitely read more of this author's work. I received this ARC book for free from Net Galley and this is my honest review.

A quick, easy read that’s lots of fun. Definitely more of a Regency romp for the YA set, but the witty dialogue and chemistry between the leads makes this a treat for all. I’ve yet to read a Kathleen Baldwin story I didn’t thoroughly enjoy.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

The Persuasion of Miss Kate is a very funny romance novel set in the Regency period that must not be missed by someone that wishes to spend a few hours of pure entertainment.
Kate is a young woman that begins this tale in a precarious situation. Her long-time fiancée just jilted her in the middle of a ball after being angered by her admonitions. She is considered a shrew and is thus unmarriageable.
The solution presents itself in the form of her aunt that comes to fetch her and take her to London where she can meet new potential suitors. But her three sisters and her former fiancée, that is not very happy with the end of his engagement, decide to go with her.
It follows a series of increasingly funnier events during their travels and in London that make this a very refreshing and unique romance. Kate is an infuriating heroine, always saying and doing the wrong things with comic but also endearing results.
A wonderful story brilliantly told that leaves you wishing for more.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

This book was such a fun time! I loved the characters and the storyline. Our heroine was such a blast and our hero was *insert smirk*. Loved the story and the dynamic between our leads. I would highly recommend this fun and fast paced book to really anyone who enjoys historical romance!

Kate Linnet became responsible for raising her three younger sisters ten years ago when she was herself barely more than a child. She has taken her responsibility seriously, and because of this, she tends to be bossy, opinionated, nagging – shrewish. Unfortunately, she extends this habit to her life-long friend and fiancé, former fiancé now, Lord Grayson Colter. After a public tiff, the engagement is off, and Kate is in the doldrums. The solution? Her notorious aunt, Lady Alameda, is taking her (and the three sisters) to London to give her a season and to forget Grayson. Will it work? It might not be easy since Grayson has followed her to London.

This is a warm, lighthearted, funny romance with absolutely delightful characters. Kate and Grayson have been best friends since childhood, and will make a wonderful couple once they get past this bump in the road to HEA. The sisters, especially Tilly, are sweet and funny, if a little bratty. Lady Alameda is well, Lady Alameda. Notorious and slightly flighty, apparently for a purpose. A nice story, likeable characters, and an eye-opening and heart-warming epilogue. A good read. I recommend it.

I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

The Persuasion of Miss Kate by Kathleen Baldwin is a delightful read. This is the fourth book in her “My Notorious Aunt” series.

We first meet Kate in her garden, talking to herself as she snips her roses to bits following the end of her engagement after she was publicly humiliated by her former fiancé. Kate, whose mother is deceased, is responsible for the care of her younger sisters and longs for some independence. Following the broken engagement, Kate’s father calls on his sister, the “notorious aunt”, to take Kate to London for the season.

Somehow the younger sisters, as well as the former fiancé Lord Colter, make the trip as well. This leads to love and laughter, as well as some of the angst usually found in this genre. While this is considered “historical Christian fiction”, it is also quite humorous. I found myself laughing out loud quite often.

This book is the fourth in a series but it stands alone. I have not read any other of the books in the series. It is my first time reading any of Baldwin’s work and I enjoyed it very much. It’s easy to see why she is an award-winning author.

This book will be released on April 27. I received an advance copy in exchange for my opinion.

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The cover of this book captivated my interest and I was pleased to find the writing and story to be charming and delightful, with a light, fun humour I very much appreciated.