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  • Love and Lavender

  • The Proper Romance Mayfield Family Regency Series, Book 4
  • By: Josi S. Kilpack
  • Narrated by: Justine Eyre
  • Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,626 ratings)

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Love and Lavender

By: Josi S. Kilpack
Narrated by: Justine Eyre
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Hazel Stillman is a woman of rare independence and limited opportunities. Born with a clubbed foot, she was sent away as a child, and, knowing her disability means a marriage is unlikely, she devoted herself to scholarship and education.

Now working as a teacher in an elite private girls’ school, she is content with the way her story has unfolded. When her uncle Elliott Mayfield presents her with the prospect of a substantial inheritance if she marries, Hazel is offended. What kind of decent man would marry for her money? Besides, she loves her freedom as a professional, respected woman. When she hears rumors of the school possibly being sold, however, she knows she must consider all her options.

Duncan Penhale has a brilliant mind and thrives on order and process. He does not expect to marry because he likes his solitary life, shared only with his beloved cat. When Elliott Mayfield, his guardian’s brother, presents him with an inheritance if he marries a woman of social standing, Duncan finds it intrusive. However, with the inheritance, he could purchase the building in which he works and run his own firm. It would take an impressive and intellectual woman to understand and love him, quirks and all.

Hazel and Duncan believe they have found a solution to both of their problems: Marry one another, receive their inheritances, and then part ways to enjoy their individual paths. But when Uncle Mayfield stipulates that they must live together as husband and wife for one year before receiving their inheritances, Hazel and Duncan reluctantly agree. Over time, their marriage of convenience becomes much more appealing than they had anticipated. At the end of the full year, will they go their separate ways or could an unlikely marriage have found unsuspecting love?

©2021 Josi S. Kilpack (P)2021 Blackstone Publishing
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Hard read

I liked Duncan’s and Hazel’s story. But I found it hard to enjoy due to the many background stuff that didn’t really contribute to the story. The back and forth letter writing and Hazels many introspections got old very quickly. Loved Duncan. His character is worth the read. I was hoping the author would include surgery for Hazel to improve (not cure) her club foot. I was hoping there would

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Unusual Love Story

Very well written story. Humor and sensitivity abound. A flawed hero and heroine who find each other and thrive despite many obstacles in their lives. Well worth reading.

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Wonderful!!

What genius characters to create in Duncan and Hazel Two very different people but similar the author brought them together in a beautiful way wonderful story would recommend to anybody

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Wonderful story

As usual I love all of the stories in this series. I’m thinking maybe we should see three more since Elliott has a total of 7 nieces and nephews. If so, I can’t wait. Great story Josi S. Kilpack and great narration Justine Eyre! Thank you both.😁

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I really like this one

This book was my favorite in the series. Finding true love in the face of adversity is a blessing. I liked that both characters were able to grow together and that they weren’t magically fixed in the end. They were 2 broken pieces that fit perfectly.

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Unique

I love Justine Eyre as a narrator and she did not disappoint with this unique and charming story!
I found this story to be particularly close to my heart as it's unique characters resonated with me and the people I hold dear. The challenges that Hazel and Duncan faced in their personal relationships were so well written! I was in turn frustrated, delighted, and laughing out loud as I read this unique and charming story!
I would definitely recommend this book!

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Sweet story, excellent narrator

I have become a big fan of this narrator. She does such good work of creating identifiable characters.
This book is a sweet story of two people that society saw as flawed but they accepted the flaws and fell in love.
What's not to like!

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I genuinely loved this book

This is the forth of this series and I would recommend this above all the rest

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autism in the 1800s

great representation of autism and disabilities. As I work with DD adults, this story touched my heart

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A pure joy!

This book made me laugh out loud, shed some tears, and taught me many things. I’ve already listened twice this month! My mother and i LOVE Jodi Kilpack’s Mayfield Family series… LOVE it! We’ve created our own little book club revolving around this series. The narrator is fantastic! ❤️

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