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    Underestimating Miss Cecilia

    By Carolyn Miller

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    Shy, sweet Cecilia Hatherleigh has always been in love with Edward Amherst, the boy next door. Yet he’s never seen her as anything but the quiet girl in the background as he flirts with the other vivacious women of the ton.

    When a near tragedy brings Edward’s attention to his family duties, this prodigal son decides he needs to settle down with a proper wife. Cecilia hopes to convince him to choose her—but God may want her to forget the wayward nobleman and put her future in His hands alone.

    These two try to find their way toward happiness, but prejudice, political riots, and the changing face of England’s societal structures begin to block them at every turn. Can their struggles turn to triumph—or will their paths permanently diverge?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKregel Publications
    Release dateJul 23, 2019
    ISBN9780825475702
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    • 4/5
      Title: Underestimating Miss Cecilia (Regency Brides: Daughters of Aynsley #2)Author: Carolyn MillerPages: 352Year: 2019Publisher: KregelMy rating is 4 out of 5 stars.Cecilia Hatherleigh is a young woman who has been in love with her next-door neighbor, Edward Amherst, for as long as she can remember. She has declared her love to him before, but he doesn’t feel the same. He views her as a younger sister. Her mother does not encourage this romance either as she feels her daughter can make a better match on the marriage mart. Since she cannot seem to turn his head her direction, she decides to begin living out her newfound faith in her everyday life. She is shy and meek but has a compassionate heart for the underprivileged and begins writing to various newspapers pleading their case to the public.Edward has made some poor choices in his recent past that have given him a less than stellar reputation. He now is trying to redeem himself by returning to his practice of the law in hopes of restoring his family’s reputation as well as his own. Due to his past, he realizes he will have to marry for convenience and not love. So, he attends a house party where Cecilia is also present. She has determined not to pine after Edward, but she has always felt God put this love for Edward in her heart and can’t set it fully aside.This is a favorite time period for me to read about, and Carolyn Miller does a great job of doing so. Her novels are wonderful subjects of faith lived out and romance. In this story, underneath Cecilia’s shy exterior, she has a strength unrivaled. She is determined and faithful to follow God’s leading. Those who know her begin to wonder just what is different about her. The answer is evident in her life of faith. I can’t wait to read about sister #3, Verity, who seems like a real spitfire!Note: The opinions shared in this review are solely my responsibility.
    • 4/5
      One of my biggest gripes about many of my reads this year are the lack of descriptions. Well, the good news is I didn't have that problem with Underestimating Miss Cecilia. Carolyn Miller has a natural talent with descriptions and she sure does use them in this novel. All the characters, even the side ones, have plenty of depth to them. The dialogue is written with intelligence and grace.The only issue I had with this novel (and it's just me nitpicking) is the odd artwork on the cover. It's a little too photoshopped for my liking. Honestly, if I saw this book in a store and I didn't know who the author was, I would never purchase it. Actually, I would never even pick it up. Great covers sell books. It doesn't matter if those books are good or bad, incredible covers will always grab a readers attention. If they like the cover, then there's a good change they'll pick it up and read the blurb. If they like premise, there's even a better chance that they'll buy the book. I know... I know I'm not supposed to judge a book by it's cover but in my opinion this cover is just plain ugly.Overall, I enjoyed reading Underestimating Miss Cecilia. Yes, there were a few cliched moments here and there but none of them annoyed me to the point that I didn't like what I was reading. Like I already mentioned above, the descriptions are wonderful and I could easily paint a picture of the scenery by only reading a few sentences.
    • 5/5
      I'm not sure if Carolyn Miller grew up reading Regency romances but she surely knows how to write them and this may be her best book yet! Cecilia Hatherleigh is the quiet and meek daughter of Lord and Lady Aynsley and being a "middle child" has caused her to feel overlooked. Cecilia has secretly loved her neighbor Edward Amherst for many years but he regards her as just a neighbor girl who is the sister of his friend. Cecilia's and Ned's relationship has the classic theme of the girl in love with the 'bad boy' next door and her parents wanting someone better for their daughter. There is also a reference to the Prodigal Son after Ned returns to his home as a man who has changed his life for the better. After several dramatic events alter Cecilia's life drastically, Ned begins to think of her as more than just his neighbor. "How could he have spent so much time unaware of her? How could he have spent so much time ignorant of her excellent qualities? Why had it taken so long to realize just what a precious person she was?" (p. 297) This is a story filled with sweet romance, intense longing, and deep faith in God. Cecilia had often recorded her private thoughts and secret longings in a journal and when she reviews some of them she realizes that she has become obsessed with Ned. As she cries out to God she admits that she has idolized Ned and prayed for him to love her back and she confesses to God that she had believed that her prayers would help this happen. In a powerful scene filled with regrets and tears she asks God to forgive her and to grant her the strength to let Ned go.Carolyn Miller has a remarkable talent for creating characters that are both believable and endearing and placing them in situations that will both entertain and inspire. I really admired Cecilia's faith and her determination to help others and even though Ned was initially shallow and oblivious to Cecilia's affection, it becomes apparent that he is truly a changed man. He and Cecilia both believe in the power of prayer and redemption and forgiveness are certainly a big part of Miller's plot.Underestimating Miss Cecilia is the second book in the Daughters of Aynsley series and I look forward to reading the next book. If you are a fan of Regency romance and Christian fiction, you will definitely want to read this wonderful story!I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author and Kregel Publishers. A favorable review was not required and all opinions are my own.
    • 5/5
      “Oh, how wretched was he? Would he never learn that withholding the truth held consequences far beyond the ramifications of his own personal life?”I have loved all of Carolyn Miller’s books through three different series but this book....this book really did the ultimate job shredding my heart and then gluing it back together. The plight of Edward (Ned) Amherst is heart-breaking and emotional given his past that is deemed sordid and riddled with guilt and shame, his determination to change his future in the light of his recent salvation and redemption, and his desperate faithfulness as he clings to God for his daily purpose. Ned finds his calling as a barrister in helping those who do not have voice in the Regency England’s government but, in the midst of his purpose, he finds himself drawing closer to Cecilia, his neighbor and the younger sister of his friend Caroline. The kind, gentle, compassionate, faith-filled, intelligent Cecilia is only seen as the meek second daughter of Viscount Aynsley though she’s loved Ned from afar for a long time. Unrequited love, forgiveness and second chances, mercy and grace, a beautiful re-telling of the prodigal son, and the theme of living as a new creation in Christ are all masterfully incorporated into a vividly detailed period when so many of England’s general population - the poor, the immigrants, the gypsies - are ignored and abused and those who want to make changes to the law are suppressed. The author’s writing, as always, is melodic and fluid; the plot is well-crafted and easy to follow; the characters are multi-dimensional and endearing in their flawed beauty; the dialogue is witty and fun; the spiritual truths offered are enlightening; and the story in entirety is enchanting and captivating. This second book in the series also has surprisingly pleasant appearances of multiple characters from previous series, which is quite delightful. Though it’s the second book, it can definitely be read as a stand-alone. I can’t wait to see how the author will top this book when the third in the series about the youngest sister Verity releases later this year!I received a copy of the book from Kregel Publications and was under no obligation to post a positive review. All comments and opinions are solely my own.
    • 4/5
      “Underestimating Miss Cecilia" by Carolyn Miller has house parties, history and romance! Also present are some very original and likable main characters. I love Cecilia as she is a romantic, loves to write in her journal and read books. She is outwardly shy, but throughout the book we see her come out of her shell a bit. The hero, Ned, is a prodigal who is so sweet and compassionate. I love how the main characters both feel strongly about social justice and about Christ. This story is also very interesting, as I learned a lot about the court systems of the early 1800s day and the prejudices, especially against the Irish and gypsies. I love that there is a house party! It was fascinating to learn all of the parlor games that were popular during this period. Overall, this book has great characters and a lot of fun history! At times I found it a little slow, but the pace always picked up soon afterward. I would recommend it to lovers of history, Regencies and romance!Content: This is a clean read. I would rate it PG. Examples of the content are: people drink alcohol; a man gambled and drank in his past.Rating: I give this book 4 stars.I want to thank Carolyn Miller and Kregal Publications for the complimentary copy of this book for review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I express in this review are my own. This is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s CFR 16, Part 255.
    • 3/5
      Underestimating Miss Cecilia holds a good premise, and even though the characters didn’t capture me in the beginning, they grew on me. Especially Edward. He is flawed, yet redeemable, and his actions felt authentic. Cecilia’s younger sister, Verity, also adds a spark to the story. I enjoyed the struggles and the spiritual aspects.My fondness of Regency stories has grown over the past few years, but this one didn’t pull me in as much as I’d hoped. I found the wording and sentence structure a bit difficult to read at times. I suppose it felt a bit flowery to me, which distracted me (numerous times) from the plot. I’m wondering if I’d be more captivated with an audiobook version.This is a good story, but not a Regency favorite. I was entertained, but not wowed. I’ll certainly read the next book in the series (hopefully Verity’s story) and hope I’ll be more versed in the verbiage by then so I can fully sink into the reading.Source: I received a complimentary copy from the publisher and was under no obligation to post a positive review.