Review
Another vivid and lively masterpiece by one of the sub-genre's most respected writers. believable, likeable, and humorous. They are written so well that the reader will feel like she wants to meets these lovely people. -- Romance Communications, 1 March 1998
Celia's Grand Passion is the best new Regency I've read since Balogh's last and suggests that the genre may have discovered a new star who can create the kind of emotionally intense stories in the tradition of Balogh and Kelly that we love so well. This is a very well written book. Kerstan sets her story against the peace celebrations in the summer of 1814. She creates a cast of well-drawn secondary characters, many of whom add a leaven of humor to her tale. I was especially delighted with the poetry loving Russian general whose determination to meet his idol Wordsworth is an important part of a well-structured plot. Indeed, Kerstan exhibits in Celia's Grand Passion an unusual ability to combine an emotionally intense love story with lighter moments in a seamless story. Suffice it to say that the ending left me both laughing and emotionally satisfied. -- The Romance Reader, April 1998
Ms. Kerstan is just a pure delight, and her characters are precious; best of all, she gives us a story to love. Splendid! -- Bell, Book and Candle, Feb. 1998
Celia's Grand Passion is the best new Regency I've read since Balogh's last and suggests that the genre may have discovered a new star who can create the kind of emotionally intense stories in the tradition of Balogh and Kelly that we love so well. This is a very well written book. Kerstan sets her story against the peace celebrations in the summer of 1814. She creates a cast of well-drawn secondary characters, many of whom add a leaven of humor to her tale. I was especially delighted with the poetry loving Russian general whose determination to meet his idol Wordsworth is an important part of a well-structured plot. Indeed, Kerstan exhibits in Celia's Grand Passion an unusual ability to combine an emotionally intense love story with lighter moments in a seamless story. Suffice it to say that the ending left me both laughing and emotionally satisfied. -- The Romance Reader, April 1998
Ms. Kerstan is just a pure delight, and her characters are precious; best of all, she gives us a story to love. Splendid! -- Bell, Book and Candle, Feb. 1998
Book Description
EVEN OUTRIGHT REJECTION WOULDN'T STOP HER FROM PURSUING HER GRAND PASSION. . . .
No man in London could match Lord Kendal's cool elegance nor rival his skills as a diplomat. His icy calm was as notorious as his untouchable heart. And few women had any illusions of finding love in his arms. Lady Celia Greer, however, was not among them.
Young and very determined, she has made it her mission to melt the ice around his lordship's heart. Though charmed by the exuberant young widow, he is not willing to toy with one still innocent in the ways of love. But if ever there was a gentleman worth saving from his own cold prison, it was Kendal. And if ever there was a woman for the job . . . 'twas she!
No man in London could match Lord Kendal's cool elegance nor rival his skills as a diplomat. His icy calm was as notorious as his untouchable heart. And few women had any illusions of finding love in his arms. Lady Celia Greer, however, was not among them.
Young and very determined, she has made it her mission to melt the ice around his lordship's heart. Though charmed by the exuberant young widow, he is not willing to toy with one still innocent in the ways of love. But if ever there was a gentleman worth saving from his own cold prison, it was Kendal. And if ever there was a woman for the job . . . 'twas she!
