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I Loved: I enjoy a good Dietze novel, Theyre always perfect for a quick, light read and The Reluctant Guardian was a prime example of that, Dietze engages the reader with vivid historical detail and authentic lingo, I appreciate the captivating mystery as well as a very interesting side of the Regency era that I had not heard about before now, And Dietze wraps this up with tons of playful banter and a solid message for the soul,
Rating and Recommendation: Im giving The Reluctant Guardian,and recommending it to those who enjoy Regency fiction, "There is one true Sovereign, and He is not you, "
The selfproclaimed king of smugglers, the Sovereign, has inadvertently crossed paths with an innocent maiden, Gemma Lyfield placing her very life and that of her beloved family in jeopardy.
Jilted by her's family's match for her future, Gemma reluctantly puts her trust in a man whom she knows very little about, a friend of her brotherinlaw, Tavin Knox, a man well acquainted with covert activity.
Tavin is certain that since Gemma can identity her assailant, that revenge will be sure and swift so he convinces Gemma to travel to London for a postponed season in society where he can keep a watchful eye, while maintaining his standing as a government agent.
Barely tolerating each other in the beginning, Emma and Gavin slowly warm to each other, but lives are at stake, regrets must be absolved, and a country's freedoms hang in the balance above all, these two engaging characters must learn to forgive themselves, each other, their family, their friends.
Ultimately, Emma and Gavin must trust their God, for whom, "There is nothing is too hard for Thee",
It's a magnanimous story written within the pages of a somewhat small book, creating the perfect blend of mystery, history and enthralling romance!
I received a copy of this book from the author.
The opinions expressed are entirely my own, Has to be one of my favorite regency set books of all time, The pure joy it gave me while reading it made me sad to have it end, I really enjoyed the quick suspense and mystery brought through the book, It was a book that fed my craving for love and some mystery, Years ago, before I learned about Christian fiction novels, I was a fan of Julie Garwood and her ilk, especially when they hosted a Scottish character, I've moved away from her and have always been on the lookout for great historical romances, Books that would "awe" me,
Since historical romance isn't my preferred genre, I am a harsher critique compared to many romance readers out there,
So it was a delightful surprise to pick up Susanne Dietze's book, The Reluctant Guardian, The story of Gemma and Tavin was complex, and yet simple, The story was multilayered, and yet straightforward, As you can see the plot and romance created an unique juxtaposition,
This was far beyond what I thought it would be and I found myself reading it for a second time to ensure that I didn't miss anything.
The book is just as good on the second readthrough,
The description of the settings, the multifaceted characters, and the humorous banter made this more than an enjoyable read, It allow me to escape into a far distant world and live a life of love and adventure,
Susanne Dietze has quickly become one of my favorite authors, And The Reluctant Guardian has been one of my favorite romances, Not only was the story satisfying, but Susanne's writing was beautiful and crisp, transporting me to the Regency Era with excellent imagery and historical precision, Well done! Thrilling! Romantic! Amazing!! I'm going to have SUCH a book hangover from this! I just finished itminutes ago amp I already miss Gemma amp Tavin terribly!! But I am so glad I read this book!! The feels! Oh, the feels! Clapping Susanne Dietze, thank you for this book! You're writing was superb! Though not a bad book, the story was somehow not finished for me.
It took quite a while to really WANT to know the secrets held by the two characters, and when revealed, . . well, I felt the “resolving” was too quick/pat for the story, Maybe saying how they would both be fighting a great while to resolve their personal guilt would have made more sense, Unless we were to feel that it was in finding each other that they each believed in The Grace of Jesus to release guilt, If that made sense.
Also, there was a made, only shown once, but Tavin asks himself if she had unlocked a back door, We never REALLY get an answer,
So many characters that I looked to see if I was missing a series somewhere, Also, the boys situation. Why does their dad not care at all Did the brother and sisterinlaw use Gemmas guilt to have her as companion Where they just cruel people Heck, I was starting to think maybe the sisterinlaw started the fire, as she was so cruel, Some questions were answered so close to the end, it was maddening, Example was how Wyling had med Tavin to begin as one point,
No sex or heavy violence, No inappropriate language.
I would give the author another try as it was a nice read, but I would not make this a “keeper” for my home library, The Reluctant Guardianby Susanne Dietze is an entertaining standalone novel, This book was released this past February by Love Inspired Historicals, This book comes in all forms including eBook, and ispages in length, With a fulltime job and a busy fiveyear old, this novel took me four days to read, I purchased this novel to review, The opinions expressed in this review are my own, I give this storySTARS, This book is a Historical Christian Romance set in Britain during the Regency Era,
I enjoyed reading this story, It was exactly the book I needed in order to escape a particularly stressful week with my students, This book really does have everything a hopeless romantic could ever want in a book: a strong, capable, and smart heroine, a handsome and tortured hero, an interesting Season with elegant parties and a masquerade, a really bad villain, and a bit of mystery and suspense.
This book is written almost flawlessly and is filled with fantastic quotes, I think I may have highlighted a good/of this book, Here are my two favorite in terms of excellent craft and wit:
“She drew his attention like the point of a compass to true north, and he had to struggle to fix his focus on other things, like his task.
”
AND
“He may be handsome, but I cannot spend my life educating a husband, It is too exhausting. ”
Arent these brilliant lines! Ms, Dietze, you have exquisite skill at turning a phrase!!! There are many, many more exceptional lines, but I dont want to spoil the book for anyone,
For me, one of the best parts of this book is the spiritual battle Gemma and Tavin face, Their different spiritual struggles made both characters all the more real to me, Gemma struggles with trusting her future to God, It is very clear she loves and trusts God in the here and now, but she struggles to trust Him with her future, Gemma believes herself to be on the straight path to spinsterhood, She isand past her prime, so she thinks, She is going to London to have her first and only Season, in a sense to check it off her bucket list before she completely resigns herself to life as a lonely old maid.
Instead of giving her future to God and letting Him plan her steps, Gemma makes her own “secret” plans, which adds to the suspense of the story and really gets her into a bit of trouble.
Gemma finally realizes that she cant be the master of her future she has to turn it over to God, And, in doing this, she comes to understand that Gods plan for her is better than anything she could have ever dreamed, I am very guilty of doing this, I often rely on myself rather than God when it comes to my future, Gemma is a great reminder for me to rely on God, and not so much on myself, He is God, and I am not,
Tavins spiritual struggle is with forgiveness, Boy, do I understand that struggle! Forgiveness is a hard concept in and of itself, but add the fact that I dont have to do anything to get it from God other than say Im sorry, and Im left flummoxed.
What do you mean all I have to do is ask God for forgiveness That seems too easy! Forgiveness is powerful, It makes me acceptable to God, In my mind, that is a BIG deal, It shouldnt be an easy thing, Tavin struggles with this concept, He thinks he has to work hard and be punished enough in order to get back into Gods good graces, I so totally get this, But, through the help of Gemma, Tavin does realize that forgiveness really is that easy, Gods mercy and grace are boundless when we have a contrite heart, What a beautiful God we have!
I really enjoyed this story so much, and cannot recommend it enough especially if
you are in need of a good book to get lost in.
Susanne Dietze is an excellent writer and storyteller, If you are looking for a lovely and engaging Historical Romance then this book is for you, Purchase it today. You will not be sad that you did! see full review at: sitelinkwww, joyofreadingweb. wordpress. com
This delightful story has all the elements that I love! A swoonworthy hero, a strong capable heroine, tender moments that make you sigh in contentment, a touch of mystery and intrigue, that kept me turning pages, and most of all threads of faith that remind us that forgiveness isnt something we can earn, it is a gift we need only accept.
These characters are so well written, that I felt like I was in the story with my friends, From early on I found myself invested in their story and swept away with the engaging storyline, If you havent read this book yet, Id encourage you to find a copy,
Gemma Lyfeld isnt a shrinking violet, She knows what she wants, and isnt afraid to go after it, While she does have one fear, she faces it with determination, I found myself cheering for her, I appreciated her spunk and her tenacity,
Tavin Knox is a government agent, he isnt interested in attending parties, rubbing shoulders with the upper crust, and he certainly isnt interested in dancing or escorting a lovely lady around London.
Especially not one who takes chances and distracts him from his job,
Just when you think you have the mystery solved, new facts come to light that will keep you guessing and turning pages, I give this captivating storyand encourage you to take time to read this story! Im going to find more stories from Susanne Dietze to share with you.
I purchased a copy of this book, I was not required to write a positive review, The thoughts and options I have expressed are my own, Beautiful book full of love and adventure
I am so glad I bought this book! I was worried at first that the faith parts would be too heavyhanded, but they felt natural after a while.
Our lead couple are absolutely heroic and swoonworthy, and I wished the epilogue could go on forever and ever because I wanted to see more of them, All the characters were wellrounded and wellwritten, Do read this book. Its wonderful! Wonderful Regency by Susie Dietze,
This one grabbed me right from the start, It took place in London and a country estate, Some of it was based on real situations, which I just loved,
Gemma is almost “on the shelf” she is devoted to her nephews Petey and Eddie, since her brother Peter and his wife seem to ignore them,
Enter Tavin Knox, a friend of her sister Amys husband Wyling, He is rich and titled but has a murky past, He now works for the Crown and is very mysterious, He has some issues from his past he needs to resolve,
Unknown to her, Gemma garners the interest of a smuggler and Tavin is tasked with protecting her, The tale plays out with much intrigue and Gemma offers to help catch the smuggler leader: the Sovereign, who only she can identify!
In this story, they both grow in their faith and learn to trust one another and trust their lives to the One who loves them both.
The writing was interesting and informative, Great suspenseful ending. I will certainly read more of Susie Dietze!
I was sent a copy of this book as part of the Just Read Blind Tour blogger program.
I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review, All opinions are my own, .
Rating and Recommendation: Im giving The Reluctant Guardian,and recommending it to those who enjoy Regency fiction, "There is one true Sovereign, and He is not you, "
The selfproclaimed king of smugglers, the Sovereign, has inadvertently crossed paths with an innocent maiden, Gemma Lyfield placing her very life and that of her beloved family in jeopardy.
Jilted by her's family's match for her future, Gemma reluctantly puts her trust in a man whom she knows very little about, a friend of her brotherinlaw, Tavin Knox, a man well acquainted with covert activity.
Tavin is certain that since Gemma can identity her assailant, that revenge will be sure and swift so he convinces Gemma to travel to London for a postponed season in society where he can keep a watchful eye, while maintaining his standing as a government agent.
Barely tolerating each other in the beginning, Emma and Gavin slowly warm to each other, but lives are at stake, regrets must be absolved, and a country's freedoms hang in the balance above all, these two engaging characters must learn to forgive themselves, each other, their family, their friends.
Ultimately, Emma and Gavin must trust their God, for whom, "There is nothing is too hard for Thee",
It's a magnanimous story written within the pages of a somewhat small book, creating the perfect blend of mystery, history and enthralling romance!
I received a copy of this book from the author.
The opinions expressed are entirely my own, Has to be one of my favorite regency set books of all time, The pure joy it gave me while reading it made me sad to have it end, I really enjoyed the quick suspense and mystery brought through the book, It was a book that fed my craving for love and some mystery, Years ago, before I learned about Christian fiction novels, I was a fan of Julie Garwood and her ilk, especially when they hosted a Scottish character, I've moved away from her and have always been on the lookout for great historical romances, Books that would "awe" me,
Since historical romance isn't my preferred genre, I am a harsher critique compared to many romance readers out there,
So it was a delightful surprise to pick up Susanne Dietze's book, The Reluctant Guardian, The story of Gemma and Tavin was complex, and yet simple, The story was multilayered, and yet straightforward, As you can see the plot and romance created an unique juxtaposition,
This was far beyond what I thought it would be and I found myself reading it for a second time to ensure that I didn't miss anything.
The book is just as good on the second readthrough,
The description of the settings, the multifaceted characters, and the humorous banter made this more than an enjoyable read, It allow me to escape into a far distant world and live a life of love and adventure,
Susanne Dietze has quickly become one of my favorite authors, And The Reluctant Guardian has been one of my favorite romances, Not only was the story satisfying, but Susanne's writing was beautiful and crisp, transporting me to the Regency Era with excellent imagery and historical precision, Well done! Thrilling! Romantic! Amazing!! I'm going to have SUCH a book hangover from this! I just finished itminutes ago amp I already miss Gemma amp Tavin terribly!! But I am so glad I read this book!! The feels! Oh, the feels! Clapping Susanne Dietze, thank you for this book! You're writing was superb! Though not a bad book, the story was somehow not finished for me.
It took quite a while to really WANT to know the secrets held by the two characters, and when revealed, . . well, I felt the “resolving” was too quick/pat for the story, Maybe saying how they would both be fighting a great while to resolve their personal guilt would have made more sense, Unless we were to feel that it was in finding each other that they each believed in The Grace of Jesus to release guilt, If that made sense.
Also, there was a made, only shown once, but Tavin asks himself if she had unlocked a back door, We never REALLY get an answer,
So many characters that I looked to see if I was missing a series somewhere, Also, the boys situation. Why does their dad not care at all Did the brother and sisterinlaw use Gemmas guilt to have her as companion Where they just cruel people Heck, I was starting to think maybe the sisterinlaw started the fire, as she was so cruel, Some questions were answered so close to the end, it was maddening, Example was how Wyling had med Tavin to begin as one point,
No sex or heavy violence, No inappropriate language.
I would give the author another try as it was a nice read, but I would not make this a “keeper” for my home library, The Reluctant Guardianby Susanne Dietze is an entertaining standalone novel, This book was released this past February by Love Inspired Historicals, This book comes in all forms including eBook, and ispages in length, With a fulltime job and a busy fiveyear old, this novel took me four days to read, I purchased this novel to review, The opinions expressed in this review are my own, I give this storySTARS, This book is a Historical Christian Romance set in Britain during the Regency Era,
I enjoyed reading this story, It was exactly the book I needed in order to escape a particularly stressful week with my students, This book really does have everything a hopeless romantic could ever want in a book: a strong, capable, and smart heroine, a handsome and tortured hero, an interesting Season with elegant parties and a masquerade, a really bad villain, and a bit of mystery and suspense.
This book is written almost flawlessly and is filled with fantastic quotes, I think I may have highlighted a good/of this book, Here are my two favorite in terms of excellent craft and wit:
“She drew his attention like the point of a compass to true north, and he had to struggle to fix his focus on other things, like his task.
”
AND
“He may be handsome, but I cannot spend my life educating a husband, It is too exhausting. ”
Arent these brilliant lines! Ms, Dietze, you have exquisite skill at turning a phrase!!! There are many, many more exceptional lines, but I dont want to spoil the book for anyone,
For me, one of the best parts of this book is the spiritual battle Gemma and Tavin face, Their different spiritual struggles made both characters all the more real to me, Gemma struggles with trusting her future to God, It is very clear she loves and trusts God in the here and now, but she struggles to trust Him with her future, Gemma believes herself to be on the straight path to spinsterhood, She isand past her prime, so she thinks, She is going to London to have her first and only Season, in a sense to check it off her bucket list before she completely resigns herself to life as a lonely old maid.
Instead of giving her future to God and letting Him plan her steps, Gemma makes her own “secret” plans, which adds to the suspense of the story and really gets her into a bit of trouble.
Gemma finally realizes that she cant be the master of her future she has to turn it over to God, And, in doing this, she comes to understand that Gods plan for her is better than anything she could have ever dreamed, I am very guilty of doing this, I often rely on myself rather than God when it comes to my future, Gemma is a great reminder for me to rely on God, and not so much on myself, He is God, and I am not,
Tavins spiritual struggle is with forgiveness, Boy, do I understand that struggle! Forgiveness is a hard concept in and of itself, but add the fact that I dont have to do anything to get it from God other than say Im sorry, and Im left flummoxed.
What do you mean all I have to do is ask God for forgiveness That seems too easy! Forgiveness is powerful, It makes me acceptable to God, In my mind, that is a BIG deal, It shouldnt be an easy thing, Tavin struggles with this concept, He thinks he has to work hard and be punished enough in order to get back into Gods good graces, I so totally get this, But, through the help of Gemma, Tavin does realize that forgiveness really is that easy, Gods mercy and grace are boundless when we have a contrite heart, What a beautiful God we have!
I really enjoyed this story so much, and cannot recommend it enough especially if
you are in need of a good book to get lost in.
Susanne Dietze is an excellent writer and storyteller, If you are looking for a lovely and engaging Historical Romance then this book is for you, Purchase it today. You will not be sad that you did! see full review at: sitelinkwww, joyofreadingweb. wordpress. com
This delightful story has all the elements that I love! A swoonworthy hero, a strong capable heroine, tender moments that make you sigh in contentment, a touch of mystery and intrigue, that kept me turning pages, and most of all threads of faith that remind us that forgiveness isnt something we can earn, it is a gift we need only accept.
These characters are so well written, that I felt like I was in the story with my friends, From early on I found myself invested in their story and swept away with the engaging storyline, If you havent read this book yet, Id encourage you to find a copy,
Gemma Lyfeld isnt a shrinking violet, She knows what she wants, and isnt afraid to go after it, While she does have one fear, she faces it with determination, I found myself cheering for her, I appreciated her spunk and her tenacity,
Tavin Knox is a government agent, he isnt interested in attending parties, rubbing shoulders with the upper crust, and he certainly isnt interested in dancing or escorting a lovely lady around London.
Especially not one who takes chances and distracts him from his job,
Just when you think you have the mystery solved, new facts come to light that will keep you guessing and turning pages, I give this captivating storyand encourage you to take time to read this story! Im going to find more stories from Susanne Dietze to share with you.
I purchased a copy of this book, I was not required to write a positive review, The thoughts and options I have expressed are my own, Beautiful book full of love and adventure
I am so glad I bought this book! I was worried at first that the faith parts would be too heavyhanded, but they felt natural after a while.
Our lead couple are absolutely heroic and swoonworthy, and I wished the epilogue could go on forever and ever because I wanted to see more of them, All the characters were wellrounded and wellwritten, Do read this book. Its wonderful! Wonderful Regency by Susie Dietze,
This one grabbed me right from the start, It took place in London and a country estate, Some of it was based on real situations, which I just loved,
Gemma is almost “on the shelf” she is devoted to her nephews Petey and Eddie, since her brother Peter and his wife seem to ignore them,
Enter Tavin Knox, a friend of her sister Amys husband Wyling, He is rich and titled but has a murky past, He now works for the Crown and is very mysterious, He has some issues from his past he needs to resolve,
Unknown to her, Gemma garners the interest of a smuggler and Tavin is tasked with protecting her, The tale plays out with much intrigue and Gemma offers to help catch the smuggler leader: the Sovereign, who only she can identify!
In this story, they both grow in their faith and learn to trust one another and trust their lives to the One who loves them both.
The writing was interesting and informative, Great suspenseful ending. I will certainly read more of Susie Dietze!
Under the Spys Protection
When Gemma Lyfeld inadvertently interrupts a dangerous smuggling operation in her English village, shes rescued by a mysterious Scottish spy.
Now with criminals after her and her hopes for an expected marriage proposal recently dashed, she will make her society debut in London, But not without the man tasked with protecting her
Covert government agent Tavin Knox must keep Gemma safe from the criminals who think she can identify thema mission he never wanted.
But as he escorts her and her rascally nephews around London, the lovely English lass proves braver than he ever imagined, Suddenly, the spy who works alone has one season to become the family man he never dreamed hed be,
I was sent a copy of this book as part of the Just Read Blind Tour blogger program.
I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review, All opinions are my own, .