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Love Practically

The Penn-Leiths of Thistle Muir, Book 1

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Love Practically

By: Nichole Van
Narrated by: Mhairi Morrison
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As a young woman, Leah Penn-Leith fell hopelessly in love with Captain Fox Carnegie—the only irrational mark on her decidedly sensible life. Fox, unfortunately, did not return her regard.

Their story should have ended there—Fox left for India and Leah returned home to Scotland to rear her much younger brothers.

Twenty years later, Fox appears on Leah's doorstep—older, scarred, and world-weary—proposing a marriage of convenience between them. He needs a mother for his young ward, and Leah, with her capable good sense, comes highly recommended. What woman could say no to such a proposal? Not Leah. Fox has always wreaked havoc on her ability to think rationally.

After their marriage, Leah confronts the chaotic reality of Fox's life. His castle, ten miles up a rugged Highland glen, is shambolic. His ward, Madeline, is a precocious handful. Fox's time in India is shrouded in rumor and mystery. Worst of all, Fox himself is distant and broken, his personality as altered as his scarred body.

Leah is left with two questions: What happens to a woman after her most-cherished fantasy comes true? And can a marriage, begun in practicality, transform into something deeper? Something like . . . love.

©2022 Nichole Van Valkenburgh (P)2022 Tantor Historical Historical Fiction Victorian Heartfelt
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Heartwarming Romance • Well-developed Characters • Emotional Depth • Original Storyline • Clean Storytelling

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liked this book because of the man letting go of his past and demons. He basically healed himself with the love of his wife.

the ending

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I read this book and now have listened to the audio version. The audio version brings more depth to this story. Like all of Ms Van's books, I found myself laughing out loud. The characters in her books are so likeable and the stories are fun and sometimes a bit serious but always fabulous. Great narration too!

Great book!

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I am a veteran reader of historical romances, and have enjoyed many, but there is something about this one which makes it quite unforgettable. It is well written and wonderfully narrated, the characters are well developed and the surroundings are colorfully vivid. The depth of emotion strikes the bone, and several places caused my eyes to mist which almost never happens, even in real life. I feel like I know these people. The grisly parts are told in recollection, the steamy parts are suggestion. It is a tale that doesn’t rely on cheap gimmicks to exist. Not quite prose, but it flows like it is. The poetry was genuine. I recommend.

Beautiful

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Nicole Vans books are my go to for vacation reading because they’re charming, heartwarming, have a little bit of mystery to the plot and have a happy ending. I loved this story and could relate to some aspects of the character’s conflict. It was a delight!

Love the charm

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I have recently found this author, and think this maybe her best yet! She weaves humor, Scottish brogue, and some really tough problems, to make a very satisfying read,that is hard to put down! More please?!

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