The Honor of an Heir
Linda Rae Sande
Historical Regency
They swore never to marry. But will the right suitors melt their hearts?
Fiercely independent and daughters of a wealthy countess, twins Dahlia and Diana have no desire to husband-hunt, despite their mother’s pleas. But when the ghost of their late father makes an appearance, he takes it upon himself to guide the girls into marriage – even if his presence will scare off potential suitors.
Caught cheating in one of their university courses, twin brothers Anthony and Andrew’s dreams of a Grand Tour are shattered when their father pulls the plug on their allowances. They had hoped to put marriage off as long as possible – but with their father withholding their allowances until they are wed, they have no choice but to face the daunting task of a lifelong commitment. There’s only one problem – although one of the brothers wants to marry, the other feels as if he‘s being forced to wed for money.
Brought crashing together by fate and aided by the girls’ late father, both pairs of twins must learn to see through their differences and get along. But marriage is no easy decision, and it will take more than a miracle to convince these sisters to tie the knot.
Are the twins a match made in Heaven? Or will the girls’ independence and the brothers’ lack of a fortune serve to drive them apart?
Uncaged Review: Two young women and twin sisters, Davy and Danielle, were arguing about making love. When Davy and Danielle’s mother, Clarinda, hears them arguing, she decides to calm them both and set them straight, but who shows up? It’s the ghost of their father who wants to help too. Clarinda wanted Davy and Danielle to get married, but neither girl seemed to be keen on that. Meanwhile, at Cambridge University, Andrew Comber spare heir to the Aimsley earldom and Anthony, his twin brother and Viscount Breckinridge are attempting to get Andrew out of deep trouble. Andrew has no choice but to go home and explain himself to his parents. Andrew plans to get Danielle to honor the betrothal from when they were children to keep him out of debt. While Anthony will get Davy to agree with marriage. Will the ghost help them both find happiness and marriage or not?
I really enjoyed reading this historical regency story! It might have had two love stories, but there was some crazy mayhem, a meddling wise-cracking ghost and parents that were just trying to steer their children to fall in love. It’s amazing how Ms. Linda Rae Sande kept everything distinct, making for a nice, easy, relaxing read that kept me laughing along with all the characters and how everyone was so different. Danielle, Davy, Andrew and Anthony might be twins, yet they were unique in their own way. Even the added element of the ghost didn’t really creep me out because he just wanted everyone to be happy. Who wouldn’t want that? Do I want to read more about Ms. Sande’s stories? Well, of course, I do, because not only are her tales highly entertaining, but they are just comedic gold and wonderful books even though they aren’t real, they are definitely so extremely satisfying, making me smile and laugh. Reviewed by Roslynn Ernst
4.5 Stars
