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Harry Windover adores blonde, green-eyed Athena Lancaster, but alas, a penniless man like himself has no hope of winning a young noblewoman s hand. To add insult to injury, Athena s brother-in-law and guardian, the Duke of Kielder, has asked Harry to assist Athena in finding the gentleman of her dreams. But the lovesick Harry is cunning as well: as the weeks pass, he introduces Athena to suitors who are horrifically boring, alarmingly attached to their mothers, downright rude, astoundingly self-absorbed, and utterly ridiculous. Athena can't comprehend why she is having so little success meeting eligible and acceptable gentlemen. Indeed, her circle of admirers couldn't be less admirable nothing like the loyal, gentle friend she s found in Harry. But how long can Harry s scheme be hidden before it is discovered? And what will Athena do when she uncovers Harry s deception? Escape into a charming regency world in this delightfully romantic comedy of manners that will entertain you to the very last word.
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  1. Book 2 of 5
    The Lancaster Family
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    205 pages
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  4. Publisher
    Covenant Communications Inc
  5. Publication date
    March 8, 2010
  6. ISBN-10
    1608610004
  7. ISBN-13
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Sarah M. Eden read her first Jane Austen novel in elementary school and has been an Austen addict ever since. Fascinated by the Regency era in English history, Eden became a regular in the Regency section of the reference department at her local library, painstakingly researching this extraordinary chapter in history. Eden is an award-winning author of short stories and Regency-era novels, including Courting Miss Lancaster, The Kiss of a Stranger, Seeking Persephone, Friends and Foes, An Unlikely Match, Drops of Gold, Glimmer of Hope, and As You Are.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Covenant Communications Inc; First Edition (March 8, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 205 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1608610004
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1608610006
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
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Sarah M. Eden is a USA Today best-selling author of witty and charming historical romances, including 2020’s Foreword Reviews INDIE Awards Gold Winner for Romance, "Forget Me Not," and 2020 Holt Medallion finalist, "Healing Hearts." She is a three-time “Best of State” Gold Medal winner for fiction and a three-time Whitney Award winner. Combining her obsession with history and her affinity for tender love stories, Sarah loves crafting deep characters and heartfelt romances set against rich historical backdrops. She holds a bachelor’s degree in research and happily spends hours perusing the reference shelves of her local library.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely book with likable characters!
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Bookstagram has changed my life! :) Sarah M Eden is now one of my favorite authors and I have been devouring all of her books that I can get my hands on. Courting Miss Lancaster is the second book in Sarah M Eden’s Lancaster family series.
Harry Windower fell in love with blonde, green -eyed Athena Lancaster but as a penniless man he has no hope of winning her heart. To make matters worse, Athena’s brother-in- law, the Duke of Kielder, has asked Harry to help Athena find the man of her dreams. As a way to help Athena, Harry devises a plan to introduce Atehan to awful men to show her what she doesn't want in a husband. Athena can’t figure out why she can’t find the love of her life, all of the men she doesn't meet her expectations. But Harry is someone she can depend on, however, when Athena learns of Harry’s plans will she still see Harry as a friend? Will Athena and Harry ever be able to build a relationship together?
I loved Harry! He was a great friend to Adam, and I was super excited to read about his happy ending. He deserved to find his own true love. I loved how he cared for Adam, and he really supported him. He was trying to be a good friend, but he also had feelings for Athena, and he was struggling to figure out what to do. I just really liked Harry as a character. He was super sweet.
It was fun to see things from Athena’s perspective. She was living with Adam and Pershone, and she had such a different view on things. She wanted to find her happy ending, but looking for a husband was harder than she thought. No one was her perfect match, but she could find solace in Harry. There were times when I was a little upset with Athena because she didn’t realize how much Harry loved her. But I also knew that Harry tried to hide his feelings.
I liked reading about Harry and Athena’s relationship. Harry was trying his best to show Athena the kind of man that she wouldn't want to marry and at the same time hid his feelings from her. Athena was just trying to find a man who loved her, but as she lived through her Season she began to see that no one matched her list. I think that Harry really made the book for me, but I also liked Athena.
Athena and Harry were super cute, but it was also fun to see old characters. Persephone and Adam were just lovely. I really like Adam, and I loved his relationship with Harry. The characters were relatable, and I connected with them. I also felt like the story was fun and nothing felt rushed or stilted.
Courting Miss Lancaster was a lovely book! It was a clean, historical romance and I would definitely recommend it! I think that technically it can be read as a standalone, but it is much more enjoyable to read the book in order.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for a sick day
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2016
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Age Appropriate For: 15 and up for romance
Best for Ages: 15 and up

I was sick and had spent all day reading. I was browsing through my Kindle to find another book to read, but knew I needed something that was set in a different time period than the other books and short stories I had read so that I wouldn’t confuse the stories with each other. I started this book without really knowing what it was about, and I found myself enjoying it a lot.

I was expecting this book to be Christian (as that is the category where I pick up my free e-books) I was a bit disappointed to find that it really said nothing about faith at all, much like Jane Austen’s works. This book was clean, character driven, devoid of any content that could be called offensive, but with no Christian message. It was a light read that I greatly enjoyed.

Harry feels a lot like a Mr. Knightly character. He is a very honorable man who does his best to help Athena. However, some of his helping caused me to laugh hard. Athena herself is very sweet and lovable. She was a sensible girl, yet not without her fantasies. The Duke was an interesting character that added a lot of spice to the story.

I had fully expected the story to be a very mushy one and was very pleasantly surprised. There is talk of a married couple cuddling and giving each other loving looks but nothing that made me feel uncomfortable. There were two kisses at the end of the book as well as a very descriptive handholding session in the middle of the story. Again, nothing felt uncomfortable.

While not the greatest novel ever written, I think this story is well worth the time to read. I highly recommend it to those who love Jane Austen, light romance, and solid story telling.
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Texanne
5.0 out of 5 stars A TRUE LOVE STORY
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2014
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AN ABSOLUTE LOVE STORY
Harry is poor. His best friend Adam is a duke. And he is a very wealthy duke. They have been friends since Harrow.

Adam, in spite of the appearance of being a bully, has taken responsibility for his wife, Persephone’s family. In spite of his grumpy persona, Adam loves each member of his new family.

The new responsibilities include presenting his sister-in-law, Athena to society. Since Adam does not feel comfortable being social, he has asked Harry to take over the job of controlling the presentation of suitors.

Harry has been in love with Athena since their first meeting. Harry’s plan is to introduce gentlemen who would not suit at all. He wants Athena to be happy but he wants her to realize there are qualities which will not be attractive in a future husband.

This is a very well written story. Ms Eden has created sexual attraction and tension without including anything more than holding hands. The plot is easy to follow from scene to scene and each event makes the reader anticipate the next event.

Harry, Athena, Adam and Persephone are witty and humorous human beings. Their conversations present ideas and observations that are both entertaining and informative. And as the book progresses, we see each of them as well rounded and complete in their humanity.

I love the humor of the story. It is evident that Adam’s bark is much worse than his bite. He is as important a character in the story as Harry and Athena.

The secondary characters are wonderful in helping to create an atmosphere. Each new suitor has a superficial trait that Athena listed as important. But, we learn that an exaggerated character trait can make all the difference.

I truly enjoyed the fact that this is such a tender story. There are no heaving bosoms, but a great amount of kindness and affection.

If you enjoy a true love story that includes people who care very deeply for one another, this is a book you will love. There are many pictures of love in the story and each of them is enchanting. Enjoy the journey.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great clean romance.
Reviewed in Canada on February 4, 2016
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I love proper romances. They are like a pg rated movie. A great clean read.
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Heather B
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely delightful!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 2, 2013
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What a delightfully sweet and humorous tale this was! The whole premise of the story was entertaining: poor penniless Harry, in love with the beautiful Athena, but forced by his best friend (Athena's guardian) into being a "suitor sorter" for her. Sarah Eden's descriptions of the men that Harry sends Athena's way were so witty and you wondered what kind of a man was going to appear next!

All the characters in the book were succinctly well drawn and I have to confess that I fell in love with Harry - what a lovely man :)

I can highly recommend Courting Miss Lancaster if you like sweet romances that aren't too serious. I shall be looking out for other books by Sarah Eden.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amusing and moving
Reviewed in Germany on July 11, 2013
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When the Duke of Kielder asks his friend Harry to serve as suitor sorter for his sister-in-law and ward, he is adamant that fortune hunters be avoided. Harry believes he definitely has no chance with Miss Lancaster as his income is too small and his estate in too great disrepair. Harry tries to make the best of the situation and wants to assure Miss Lancaster will at least be happy, even if it breaks his heart. The reader's heart also bleeds for Harry. There is also much humor in the snappy dialogue, especially the somewhat black humor between Harry and his friend the duke.
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Romanticbookworm
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read...shame I won't read rest of sies as far too expensive
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 24, 2013
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I loved this book which I got when free and had not read the first. In the series but got the gist of he character setup but would have been better to have read the first book I think to truly understand all the secondary character and I loved the duke and Persephone also. But now the book is to be paid or I. Can't believe the cost and have had to include that fact in this review as although this was a great read I can't believe the publishers are asking for over £8 for this and the first book which I would never pay. I have read some astounding books and top authors books who haven't charged this much. In today's economy I would be surprised anyone could afford this for just one (not particularly long) book. I will keep my eye on the first book and hopefully should the price reduce buy it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A pleasant surprise
Reviewed in Germany on July 16, 2013
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My recent experiences with regency romance novels were none too good, almost nobody seems to be able to write the form well these days. However, Courting Miss Lancaster was very entertaining and well-paced, I enjoyed it and can only recommend it to other lovers of the genre. I particularly liked the hero, Harry, and the heroine Athena also grew on me in the course of the book. Well done.
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