In her debut novel of what she calls "spirited romance for the Jane Austen soul," author Linore Rose Burkard tells the intriguing story of Miss ... read full description
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Dec 20, 2008
Wyndy
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It was a pleasant change to read a Regency romance without a lot of sexual tension and innuendos. Burkard has the era down pat and it was easy to visualize the scenes as well as sympathize with the heroine. I also found her characteristics true to a 19 year old rather than a wishy-washy attempt to provide the character with teen emotions that weren't of the time and adult emotions that were beyond her age as so many authors do with girls of that age in different time periods.
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It was a pleasant change to read a Regency romance without a lot of sexual tension and innuendos. Burkard has the era down pat and it was easy to visualize the scenes as well as sympathize with the heroine. I also found her characteristics true to a 19 year old rather than a wishy-washy attempt to provide the character with teen emotions that weren't of the time and adult emotions that were beyond her age as so many authors do with girls of that age in different time periods.
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Jun 20, 2009
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Mar 30, 2010
Shannon
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Delightful read!
The cover itself begs to be compared to Jane Austen and there's no missing the similarities. From the setting to the characters, there are parallels to be had--parallels that the Jane Austen fan will adore. Houses and dresses described in detail, heroine's to cherish, gentlemen aloof and worthy. There is much to be appreciated here.
There are also several differences. While Austen certainly didn't shy away from references to the church in her novels, Burkar More...
The cover itself begs to be compared to Jane Austen and there's no missing the similarities. From the setting to the characters, there are parallels to be had--parallels that the Jane Austen fan will adore. Houses and dresses described in detail, heroine's to cherish, gentlemen aloof and worthy. There is much to be appreciated here.
There are also several differences. While Austen certainly didn't shy away from references to the church in her novels, Burkar More...
Jan 23, 2010
Phoebe
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Jan 31, 2009
Nora
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Let me first say that I've never read a Jane Austin book and was
totally taken by the story which was set in 1813, Chesterton,
England, where nineteen year old Ariana was off to her Aunt's house
for an opportunity of a life time. She's never met her Aunt so this
was awkward to say the least. Aunt Bentley was excited about her
mission to find Ariana the best husband her city had to offer. She is
totally thrilled to set up her niece's social calendar for the season
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totally taken by the story which was set in 1813, Chesterton,
England, where nineteen year old Ariana was off to her Aunt's house
for an opportunity of a life time. She's never met her Aunt so this
was awkward to say the least. Aunt Bentley was excited about her
mission to find Ariana the best husband her city had to offer. She is
totally thrilled to set up her niece's social calendar for the season
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Mar 07, 2009
Michelle
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I've never read a book written by Jane Austen before. *Gasp* I know, it's criminal. I love regencies, however, so this story worked for me. (I'm not totally uncultured. I have watched Sense and Sensibility and other Austen stories on DVD). But since I've never read Austen I can't say how similar the writing styles are. At first the omniscient POV all the time was hard for me to follow, but then I allowed myself to be pulled into that era and all of it's vanity and the story came alive. I had dif
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Jan 11, 2012
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“Before The Season Ends” by Linore Rose Burkard
Phillip Mornay is a mean and grumpy upper society bachelor. He can destroy a single girl's reputation with just one look or comment. He has never married and has no plans on marrying. He won't allow any women to capture his heart. That is, until Arianna Forsythe attends one of upper society's picnics as one of the new ladies of the upper society. For some reason Arianna seems to capture Phillip's attention, but he soon assumes that she is like ever More...
Phillip Mornay is a mean and grumpy upper society bachelor. He can destroy a single girl's reputation with just one look or comment. He has never married and has no plans on marrying. He won't allow any women to capture his heart. That is, until Arianna Forsythe attends one of upper society's picnics as one of the new ladies of the upper society. For some reason Arianna seems to capture Phillip's attention, but he soon assumes that she is like ever More...
Feb 02, 2009
Ruth
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Young and impressionable, Ariana Forsythe longs for marriage and to do God's will. When a most unsuitable suitor emerges and takes advantage of her naiveté, Ariana's parents see no other recourse than to pack her off to London for the season. Under the eager sponsorship of her wealthy aunt, Ariana is introduced to the cream of London society. There she must learn to navigate an intricate web of etiquette and expectations, where a word in the wrong ear can ruin a girl's reputation and marriage pr
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Feb 06, 2012
Loraine
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I got this awesome book on amazon in their top free 100 books list and Im soo happy I did. I have since bought the other 2 stories in this saga and cant wait till they come in.
I have read a lot of Christian fiction and now exclusively read only books that are of this caliber. I cant tell you how great this story is.
Before the Season Ends by Linore Rose Burkard, Is a true gem of a story. Its very hard to find a Christian Romance that offers not only a great love story but is also filled in real
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Dec 11, 2011
Honour
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I can't write an objective review for this book. I'm sure that the book deserves all the praise and high ratings it's got if it was meant to be strictly read by the 'Inspirational Christian Novels' community.
Its era details are well researched and well described, especially the clothes. But then the author gets down to the business of making the book 'inspirational' and what had promised to be a good read - not Jane Austen, but a maybe some shadow of Georgette Heyer - turned into an More...
Its era details are well researched and well described, especially the clothes. But then the author gets down to the business of making the book 'inspirational' and what had promised to be a good read - not Jane Austen, but a maybe some shadow of Georgette Heyer - turned into an More...
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Jul 23, 2011
Shirley
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Linore Rose Burkard has written a book that entertains, educates and keeps you guessing until the last page. The story about a Christian girl interested in marriage and a family who wants to help her find a suitable partner takes off on an age-old theme: What happens when an innocent damsel meets an irascible man? Will she follow her head or her heart as she gets to know this flagrant unbeliever?
This is the kind of book that opens your eyes to what you don’t know. I learned much abou More...
This is the kind of book that opens your eyes to what you don’t know. I learned much abou More...
Feb 13, 2010
Jenny
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Ms. Burkard's writing style is being compared to Jane Austen in many of the reviews. I'm not sure I would necessarily go to that extreme, but I will say that I greatly enjoyed this book. Some have disliked Ariana's strong beliefs against being unequally yolked in a marriage, but I have to say that as a Christian I can wholeheartedly agree and sympathize with her beliefs. And as this book was *intended* for Christian readers, I think anyone reading it from that viewpoint would not find fault in i
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May 20, 2009
Jill
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Review by Jill Williamson
England, 1813. A time when a young lady’s life was all about finding the best husband. Country girl Ariana Forsythe’s parents do not approve of the man she has set her sights on and send her to London to live with her rich Aunt Bentley. Ariana can hardly wait to see the city, a place filled with history, museums, and art. Aunt Bentley has different ideas of how Ariana will spend her time, however, and drags Ariana on countless shopping trips to prepare for he More...
England, 1813. A time when a young lady’s life was all about finding the best husband. Country girl Ariana Forsythe’s parents do not approve of the man she has set her sights on and send her to London to live with her rich Aunt Bentley. Ariana can hardly wait to see the city, a place filled with history, museums, and art. Aunt Bentley has different ideas of how Ariana will spend her time, however, and drags Ariana on countless shopping trips to prepare for he More...
Apr 19, 2009
Val
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I reviewed this book for You Gotta Read and simply fell in love with it. You need to watch the video of this book, it truly brings it to life by giving Ariana a voice. Here is the link to the video http://www.linoreburkard.com/ Go half way down the page and the video is there. Here is my review of Before the Season Ends
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England, 1813: Romantic woes at home send Ariana Forsythe to her Aunt Bentley's town house in the fashionable Mayfair district of London. There she fin More...
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England, 1813: Romantic woes at home send Ariana Forsythe to her Aunt Bentley's town house in the fashionable Mayfair district of London. There she fin More...
Dec 01, 2011
Claudine
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While I have enjoyed a number of Christian Historical books in the past, I found this story OK, it was a little off-putting for me on account Ariana Forsythe's beliefs. I didn't understand Ariana's conflict to her reason for not setting a wedding date when she did love Phillip Mornay and he loved her but she didn't believe he loved God or didn't show it to her satisfaction but yet she believed God had chosen Phillip for her. Although he was a Christian and believed in God she didn't think he h
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Nov 20, 2011
Betty
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n her debut novel of what she calls “spirited romance for the Jane Austen soul,” author Linore Rose Burkard tells the intriguing story of Miss Ariana Forsythe, a young woman caught between her love for a man who doesn’t share her faith and her resolution to marry only a fellow believer in Christ. Trouble at home sends the young woman to her aunt’s townhome in the fashionable Mayfair district of London. There she finds worse troubles than those that prompted her flight from home. Ariana is soon n
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Sep 10, 2009
Wendi
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Perfect for : Personal reading, book club read (Contains Discussion Questions)
In a nutshell: A wonderful Regency Romance, set in England in 1813, with the added benefit of a little faith added in. Ariana, the 19-year-old strong-willed daughter of the Forsythe's, has determined that she is going to marry the 60 year old village rector! In an act of desperation, her parents send her to her Aunt in London for a season. When she gets to London, at her first real outing, she bumps into Mornay, the ma More...
In a nutshell: A wonderful Regency Romance, set in England in 1813, with the added benefit of a little faith added in. Ariana, the 19-year-old strong-willed daughter of the Forsythe's, has determined that she is going to marry the 60 year old village rector! In an act of desperation, her parents send her to her Aunt in London for a season. When she gets to London, at her first real outing, she bumps into Mornay, the ma More...
Jun 26, 2009
Erin
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I had been anticipating reading this book since I first heard of it. Being a fan of the Regency period and 1800's England in general I couldn't wait to see a Christian perspective on it. Once I got into the story I had a very hard time putting it down... but wasn't completely thrilled with it overall.
Ariana is a well-intentioned young lady spending the season in London with her aunt. Ariana lacks just enough common sense and foresight to get into some pretty funny situations which we More...
Ariana is a well-intentioned young lady spending the season in London with her aunt. Ariana lacks just enough common sense and foresight to get into some pretty funny situations which we More...
Sep 18, 2008
Suzie
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I loved this story! It is a romance with a thread of Christian based faith in it. I loved the characters and their developing love. Ariana stays true to her faith, even though it is hard and she could be ruined if things don't turn out as she hopes. In return, the dashing and fashion conscious, Mr. Mornay, finds a bright spot of sunshine which he needs in his life. I hope this author writes more of the same!
Jan 29, 2012
Kiwi
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Everything about this book begs to be compared to Jane Austen, and everything about this book falls short of that high standard.
Ariana Forsythe is a deeply religious woman living in the English countryside, who is sent to London to stay with her aunt. While there, she meets Philip Mornay, an unpleasant man who is clearly intended to remind the reader of Mr Darcy. A scandalous rumour about Ariana means Phillip is the only person who can help her, and as she spends more time with him, More...
Ariana Forsythe is a deeply religious woman living in the English countryside, who is sent to London to stay with her aunt. While there, she meets Philip Mornay, an unpleasant man who is clearly intended to remind the reader of Mr Darcy. A scandalous rumour about Ariana means Phillip is the only person who can help her, and as she spends more time with him, More...
Nov 29, 2011
Kathryn
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Dec 22, 2011
Jennifer
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I love this book! I am relatively new to Christian historical fiction, and I wanted to try a regency, and I'm so glad I did. I know many have criticized Ariana's faith in this book, but that is WHY I loved this book. I love how she is constantly turning to God, praying and seeking His insight. As a person who came to Christ as an adult, I've always wondered what it would be like to have been raised by Christian parents and taught to "fully rely on God", and I feel like this gives m
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Jan 09, 2012
Tanya
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May 17, 2011
Marlene
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For anyone who likes Christian fiction, this book is wonderful. It has a sequel, The House in Grosvenor Square, which I've just started. In Before the Season Ends, the young heroin is determined to keep God and her beliefs first in her life, not being sidetracked by her heart or the prospect of wealth. A mature girl, not taken in by the trappings of the London "season" under the wing of her rich aunt. She jumps off the page as the real thing, very alive and believable. Burkard is
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Jan 02, 2012
Christine
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So, I am a bit torn on this one. It started out good. I love Regency Era books, but this one turned WAY too preachy. I did know that it was Christian Fiction, and expected some of that, but I usually expect less in a period story. This book hit you over the head with it, and that really turns me off of an otherwise good story. I think it probably didn't set well because I disagree with some of the beliefs espoused by the author. They conflict with my own and it makes it hard to accept them. HOne
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Nov 26, 2011
Nellie
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Miss Ariana Forsythe, a young woman caught between her love for a man who doesn't share her faith and her resolution to marry only a fellow believer in Christ. Trouble at home sends the young woman to her aunt's in London. There she finds worse troubles than those that prompted her flight from home. Ariana is soon neck-deep in high society and at odds with Mr. Phillip Mornay, London's current darling rogue. Then a scandal changes Ariana forever. Her heart, her faith, and her future are all at st
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Dec 14, 2011
Historical Romance Books
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“Before The Season Ends” by Linore Rose Burkard
Phillip Mornay is a mean and grumpy upper society bachelor. He can destroy a single girl's reputation with just one look or comment. He has never married and has no plans on marrying. He won't allow any women to capture his heart. That is, until Arianna Forsythe attends one of upper society's picnics as one of the new ladies of the upper society. For some reason Arianna seems to capture Phillip's attention, but he soon assumes that she is More...
Phillip Mornay is a mean and grumpy upper society bachelor. He can destroy a single girl's reputation with just one look or comment. He has never married and has no plans on marrying. He won't allow any women to capture his heart. That is, until Arianna Forsythe attends one of upper society's picnics as one of the new ladies of the upper society. For some reason Arianna seems to capture Phillip's attention, but he soon assumes that she is More...
Jun 02, 2009
Holly (2 Kids and Tired)
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A prequel to The House in Grosvenor Square.
Young Ariana Forsythe is sent to her wealthy aunt's home in London when she forms an undesirable attachment at home. Ariana is a young woman of strong faith in God and one who isn't afraid of stating her mind and opinion. As Ariana makes a triumphant entry into London society, she meets handsome Phillip Mornay, the current, most wealthy and admired man in London. Phillip is notorious for not marrying, nor for singling out any one woman. More...
Young Ariana Forsythe is sent to her wealthy aunt's home in London when she forms an undesirable attachment at home. Ariana is a young woman of strong faith in God and one who isn't afraid of stating her mind and opinion. As Ariana makes a triumphant entry into London society, she meets handsome Phillip Mornay, the current, most wealthy and admired man in London. Phillip is notorious for not marrying, nor for singling out any one woman. More...
Dec 18, 2008
M.C.
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I am a HUGE Jane Austen fan, so when I heard about Linore's book, I had to read it! She really has the language of Jane down pat. She even has Jane's humor, which is tougher to do than the language. I laughed and giggled with and at her characters throughout the book. This is an inspirational Regency book, so it has a lot more God stuff than Jane did, but all in all, it was the closest thing to Jane Austen I've ever read. I give it four out of five stars! I will be sure to read all of the books
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