A Book Review of Masquerade at Middlecrest

MASQUERADE AT MIDDLECREST ABBEY
BY ABIGAIL WILSON

In this new Regency romance, Elizabeth knows she must protect her heart from the charm of her new husband, Lord Torrington. She is not, however, prepared to protect her life.

When the widowed Lord Torrington agreed to spy for the crown, he never planned to impersonate a highwayman, let alone rob the wrong carriage. Stranded on the road with an unconscious young woman, he is forced to propose marriage to protect his identity and her reputation, as well as his dangerous mission.

Trapped not only by her duty to her country but also by her limited options as an unwed mother, Miss Elizabeth Cantrell and her infant son are whisked away to Middlecrest Abbey by none other than the elder brother of her son’s absent father. There she is met by Torrington’s beautiful grown daughters, a vicious murderer, and an urgent hunt for the missing intelligence that could turn the war with France. Meanwhile she must convince everyone that her marriage is a genuine love match if her new husband has any hope of uncovering the enemy.

Determined to keep her son’s true identity a secret, Elizabeth will need to remain one step ahead of her fragile heart, her uncertain future, and the relentless fiend bent on her new family’s ruin.

Fun, fresh, and suspenseful! I really enjoyed Masquerade at Middlecrest. I was a little nervous to start reading this book as it is label Regency/Christian and I do not typically read Christian fiction. If you find yourself to be the same way, do not let this stop you from reading this great book.

The book starts out with lots of action from the very first chapter. I actually found it be a bit edge that the main character had a child out of wedlock. It really allowed her character qualities to shine through.

Elizabeth and Lord Torrington have a great chemistry between the two of them. Even if it is a “fake” romance. I found myself wanting Elizabeth to fall in love with Lord Torrington as his true character comes to light.

Even though this is a great love story, the mystery weaved in adds an extra fun layer to the story. I really enjoyed this story and would recommend to anyone that loves Regency romance with a bit of a mysterious twist.

AMAZON | BARNES AND NOBLE | INDIEBOUND

Publication Date: May 26, 2020
Thomas Nelson
Paperback & eBook; 336 Pages

Genre: Historical/Regency/Christian

About the Author

Abigail Wilson combines her passion for Regency England with intrigue and adventure to pen historical mysteries with a heart. A registered nurse, chai tea addict, and mother of two crazy kids, Abigail fills her spare time hiking the national parks, attending her daughter’s gymnastic meets, and curling up with a great book. In 2017, Abigail won WisRWA’s Fab Five contest and in 2016, ACFW’s First Impressions contest as well as placing as a 2017 finalist in the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense.

She is a cum laude graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and currently lives in Dripping Springs, Texas, with her husband and children.

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Blog Tour Schedule

Tuesday, May 26
Review at Bitch Bookshelf
Review at The Green Mockingbird

Wednesday, May 27
Review at Historical Fiction with Spirit

Thursday, May 28
Review at Gwendalyn’s Books

Friday, May 29
Review at Heidi Reads
Review at Amy’s Booket List

Saturday, May 30
Feature at Journey in Bookland
Feature at What Is That Book About

Sunday, May 31
Review & Excerpt at Robin Loves Reading

Monday, June 1
Review at Probably at the Library
Interview at Jorie Loves A Story

Tuesday, June 2
Feature at I’m All About Books
Feature at Just One More Chapter

Wednesday, June 3
Review at Rhodie Girl Reads
Review at Rejoice in Reading

Thursday, June 4
Review at Jessica Belmont
Review at A Chick Who Reads

Friday, June 5
Review at View from the Birdhouse
Review at Foals, Fiction and Filigree

Giveaway

During the Blog Tour, we are giving away 5 paperback copies of Masquerade at Middlecrest Abbey! To enter, please use the Gleam form below.

Giveaway Rules

– Giveaway ends at 11:59 pm EST on June 5th. You must be 18 or older to enter.
– Paperback giveaway is open to the US only.
– Only one entry per household.
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– The winner has 48 hours to claim prize or a new winner is chosen.

Thank you to Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours and Abigail Wilson for allowing me to be a part of this blog tour.