The Girl in the Gatehouse by Julie Klassen
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Back Cover:
Banished from the only home she's ever known, Mariah Aubrey hides herself away in an abandoned gatehouse on a distant relative's estate. There she supports herself and her loyal servant the only way she knows how-by writing novels in secret.
When Captain Matthew Bryant leases the estate, he is intrigued by the beautiful girl in the gatehouse. But there are many things he doesn't know about this beguiling outcast. Will he risk his plans-and his heart-for a woman shadowed by scandal?
Intriguing, mysterious, and romantic, The Girl in the Gatehouse takes readers inside the life of a secret authoress at a time when novel-writing was considered improper for ladies and the smallest hint of impropriety could change a woman's life forever.

A PENNY FOR MY THOUGHTS?
This was a great book. As you can tell from the back cover-or at least you should know- who she will end up with in the end. But the main reason we all read Romantic Fiction (well at least I do) is to see how the can end up together. What struggles do they go through, and how do they overcome difficulties. Now this was the first book by Julie Klassan that I have ever read, and I have to say, I was impressed. Her style of writing kind of reminded me of a modern day Jane Austin. Especially with how she has the struggles and obstacles of the characters unfold.
Mariah Aubrey, A Young-ish girl (young for now-a-days, but not for then necessarily) has been cast out of the family, because of a scandal she was involved with at a house party. Thinking to be able to get away from all of that, she moves onto her aunt's estate and lives in there gatehouse. The only thing she wasn't counting on was the passing of her aunt, and the new tenant at the main house. Who may be the person that will release her where abouts to the world.
Captain Matthew Bryant. A Rich-from-spoils-of-war kind of guy with one mission in life...Get back the girl he couldn't have because he wasn't suitable for her. So he leases this estate with an intention of buying it, and has guests over just to impress this girl (who happens to be engaged) I won't go into to much of that otherwise the plot will be gone. But has he invited the one person who could turn Mariah's world & His upside down? And will he ever admit that he has feelings for The Girl in the Gatehouse?







To the FTC and whomever else it may concern, I received this book from Bethany House Publishing. In return, I have promised to review the book but have been given the freedom by Bethany House Publishing to give my honest opinions whether they be positive or negative.

When British soldiers invade Baltimore amid the war of 1812, rose McGuire, alone on her family farm, is prey for a brutal lieutenant. In the midst of the attack, she's saved by British 2nd lieutenant Alexander Reed. Will she now have to heal, as well as hide, this wounded enemy soldier?

Alex hadn't meant to kill his superior or get shot in the process. Now badly wounded, he's at the mercy of this tomboy who obviously hates him. Can he trust her, or will she turn him over to the Americans?

Rose is having trouble keeping Alex hidden from her family, the townspeople, and the man intent on courting her. Will the discovery of Alex's presence force her to accept an abhorrent proposal?

As their love blooms, trouble looms, for the British are on the move again. This time, their target is the city of Washington. Will these young lovers at heart find themselves enemies at war?

A great book by MaryLu, but I woudln't expect anything else from this great author! Even though there wasn't any pirates (well maybe a privateer) this was another Swashbuckling Romance! And it happened to be set in one of my favorite wars of America...not to mention my favorite First Lady was mentioned! Dolly Madison!!! Rose meets the famous lady and helps her out in Washington....but that's getting ahead of the story :)

As the back cover states, Rose was being attacked by Garrick...Lieutenant Reed steps in and accidentally kills his superiour, and getting shot in the leg as well. Causing him to have to stay at Rose's farm until he can walk again...and return to the British Navy.

But before he could return, he got himself stuck as their hired man...so now he does all this manual labor, that he is not accustomed to. Causing Rose and him to have to spend more time together, endagering their hearts...and their families.

This is a great book, and it can stand alone...doesn't have to be read witht he previous book in the series. I recommend you go out and get this book!





To the FTC and whomever else it may concern, I received this book from MaryLu Tyndall. In return, I have promised to review the book but have been given the freedom by MaryLu to give my honest opinions whether they be positive or negative.