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The Angel of an Astronomer (The Heirs of the Aristocracy) Paperback – February 15, 2020

by Linda Rae Sande (Author)
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’Tis the season for falling snow and falling stars... but falling in love?

George, Viscount Hexham, is quite literally thunderstruck when he meets Lady Anne in the park, and he can’t get her off his mind. Her brother, Gabe, is happy to act as a matchmaker, never once mentioning he might already be acting on behalf of the other side. Can two who are so perfectly matched end up married before Anne must endure her first Season in London?

Meanwhile, when a neighbor appears to be spying on George’s twin sister through the telescope in his garden observatory, an incensed Lady Angelica is determined to give him a piece of her mind. Sir Benjamin may end up with her heart as well, as mistletoe and moonlight work their magic in The Angel of an Astronomer.

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    The Heirs of the Aristocracy
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    330 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    February 15, 2020
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 0.83 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1946271284
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"What a delightfully entertaining and romantic romp through early Victorian England this was. It left me with a smile, a giggle, and a heartfelt sigh. It flows smoothly, is well-plotted and the characters are delightful. We get two lovely romances and two HEA's in one book - how can you beat that?" Barbara Rogers, Flippin' Pages

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Twisted Teacup Publishing (February 15, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 330 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1946271284
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1946271280
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.83 x 8 inches
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Linda Rae Sande

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A self-described nerd and student of history, Linda Rae spent many years as a technical writer specializing in 3D graphics workstations, software and 3D animation (her movie credits include SHREK and SHREK 2). Getting lost in the rabbit holes of research has resulted in historical romances set in the Regency-era as well as Ancient Greece.

A fan of action-adventure movies, she can frequently be found at the local cinema. Although she no longer has any fish, she follows the San Jose Sharks. She is a member of Novelists, Inc. (NINC) and makes her home in Cody, Wyoming. See her upcoming books on her website: www.lindaraesande.com.

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Jenna Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars A devilish good page turner!
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2021
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Linda has the uncanny ability to create an epic love story that is still organic and flows seamlessly. Her world-building and character development are mind-blowing! Each of her carefully crafted dual love stories embody passion and connection.

This story centers on a pair of twins, George, Viscount Hexham, and Lady Angelica. Both siblings fall fast and hard in love with their prospective love matches. Lady Anne is a friend of Angelica, and she and George fall in love at their first meeting. Sir Benjamin is an astronomer that just moved into the house by Angelica. The two meet under the stars and fall hopelessly in love.

The four main characters were brilliant. I enjoyed the male leads because neither was a rake. They were responsible, educated, kind, and respectful gentlemen. This was a refreshing change for all the rogues I usually read. Although similar in temperament, there is quite the difference in the two gentlemen’s station and age. Anne is very young and idealistic. George is her perfect match. Their connection is immediate and oh so sweet! I enjoyed reading about their romantic journey. Angelica is slightly older, and both she and Benjamin are a little jaded and shy. I related to this couple more. It is fascinating to watch their relationship evolve.

Reading about how each couple finds each other was a delight. The development of both plot and characters combined with the rich worlds the author has created makes for an epic, entertaining read! I always know I am in for a special treat when I open a book in one of the Aristocracy series. A devilishly good page-turner!
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C. Potts
4.0 out of 5 stars Two Romances, Lots of Characters
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2020
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The Heirs of The Aristocracy book 1: George, Viscount Hexham, is thunderstruck when he meets Lady Anne in the park. He cannot get her off his mind. His brother, Gabe, is happy to act as a matchmaker, never once mentioning he might already be acting on behalf of the other side. Can two who are so perfectly matched end up married before Anne must endure her first season in London? Meanwhile, a neighbor appears to be spying on George’s twin sister through the telescope in his garden observatory. An incensed Lady Angelica is determined to give him a piece of her mind. Sir Benjamin may also end up with her heart, as mistletoe and moonlight work their magic..- This is a good romance, but it gets confusing. There are two courtships, numerous friends, siblings, parents, estates, town homes, and servants. They are part of the story. I wish I had made a chart at the beginning of the book. Not having done so slowed my reading. I particularly liked Lady Anne and her beau. They had interesting conversations and good chemistry. Anne’s dog had a cute name.
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Maria C
3.0 out of 5 stars Story was good, but...
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2020
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I enjoyed the story for the most part. I thought the characters were engaging, the dialogue lighthearted and witty. The setting, London in the winter/Christmas was refreshing. What I did not like was the sexual undertones and the sex scene near the end of the book. I find I enjoy the romance more when it’s left to the imagination/wanting so to speak. I will probably not read more from this author.
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Élodie Nicoli
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely double romance
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2020
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When twins find love, will they follow their heart ...

This was my first book by Mrs Linda Rae Sande, but the enthusiastic review by Flippin’Pages built my desire to read this one.
It was like in a soap opera, plenty forays in the lives of the many protagonists and their different points of view, different romances, two in the making plus those already in motion.
There is no villain in this story, only the limitations society and conventions put on the protagonists path and the many characters taking charge of their lives and going for what they want.
Two romances unfold at the same time with a bit of push by their matchmakers of parents.
For George and Anne it is love at first sight, they have no doubts about what they are looking for. But as they are very young, Anne has not yet had her come-out and at 21, George is considered too as very youthful to be married but he refuses to follow his father’s step, married after his forties.
Luckily for them , they have their own guardian angels, and everyone will play its role to help them.
Angelina, George’s twin, has not yet meet the proper person for her, and she is not sure her decided father’s interference is the right thing for her. He discouraged suitors and now has one in mind. She was not very happy with her father’s choice, even less when upon a misunderstanding she encounters her new neighbor, a man who intrigues her.
Ben has given up the idea of marriage as he is well aware that a second son, he will never has the means to entertain a wife with style. Yet the girl’s next door is very tempting and even better a heiress in own right.
Their relationship evolves rapidly as they are attracted to one another but while Ben knows where he is going, and Angelina looks the same way, by withholding an important information, he plays a rather dangerous game.

George and Anne romance is sweet but with no doubt about the outcome, why I rooted probably more for Angelina and Ben, even if there is no mystery to the result, there is a little bit more of action and suspense.
4.5 stars for a charming and delightful read with plural love stories intercrossing.

I was granted an advance copy by the author and preordered my own.
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dora la exploradora
4.0 out of 5 stars The eager Ladies
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2020
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A funny and entertaining story with matchmaking relatives, too eager ladies, and uncommon suitors. Lady Anne and Viscount Hexham were both smitten, enthralled and enchanted! A funny pair that made me chuckle a lot. Poor Hexham! He was out of his league! No wonder his sister was bullying him most of the time. Bad sister. You must help him! Lady Angelica's character was bold, daring and passionate. She almost made me blush! These ladies were not shy violets! Straight to the point! And yes, it was a bit confusing to track which characters went with each family, but the fun was worth the extra effort. Lady Anne and Gabe's parents left me intrigued. I had not read their story. I'm going for their book next. Voluntarily reviewed this book that I received from CandidReviews and I liked.
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Bev H.
4.0 out of 5 stars Reads Like a Play
Reviewed in Canada on April 19, 2020
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Enjoyable story that reads like a play with many acts; I can visualize all the different characters on stage. The beginning was a bit difficult to follow because of the number of characters involved, but as the plot progressed it became easier. Lighthearted and entertaining, this had a genuine feel of the period.
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MarybytheSea
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable new series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 19, 2020
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I have enjoyed the previous series very much. We met both sets of parents in previous books and now it is the turn of their children. We get two romances for the price of one and I look forward to reading further novels of more of this new generation.
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Rekha
3.0 out of 5 stars Average story
Reviewed in India on February 28, 2020
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This is the first time I have read author's work, though the writing is excellent, there is nothing in the story that engages you. Reading the blurb I imagined, it's love story of twins who find their respective sweethearts but this isn't a love story too, it's just some light read story with too many characters. This isn't clean read, we do have lots of kissing scenes and 1 sex scene at the end.
I am not a great fan of love at first sight, here we have George heir to Earl who when riding with his twin sister Angelica meets Lady Anne, wham, both fall in love at first sight. They meet only thrice and 4th time at the end, there is a wedding. There is nothing special about Anne besides her beauty and she really gets on ths nerves wanting to have babies
Now coming to Angelica, she sees her new neighbour with telescope and believes he is spying on her, she confronts him only to realise he is Astronomer and both are attracted to each other. They have sex too before marriage and then marry.
The problem is you do not find any romance and besides there is more interactions between twins, their parents including their servants. Then we Anne and her family interactions so overall there is lesser interactions between main characters who should have been the focus of the story. Overall I found it quite boring.
Read this book only if you have nothing better to do
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GYG
4.0 out of 5 stars Give it read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 6, 2020
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I find this book a pleasant read but I found it confusing with the characters. Not my cupper of tea . I am one person others my differ, I would say give it read
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Clive Robinson
3.0 out of 5 stars Book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 28, 2020
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Good read
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