Title: Misleading Miss Verity (Regency Brides: Daughters of Aynsley #3)
Author: Carolyn Miller
Pages: e-book
Year: 2019
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My rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Verity Hatherleigh is the youngest of three sisters. Her two older sisters have recently married, and her mother is looking for Verity to make a good match. Verity is impulsive, brave and caring of others. She has a difficult relationship with her parents because she doesn’t live up to their idea of what a daughter should be like. She disappoints them once too often and is sent to her grandmother’s country estate until her parents can decide what to do with her. An answer comes in the form of an arranged marriage to a much older man. Her grandmother quickly sends her to a friend in Scotland before Verity is sent for in order to return to London.
Once in Scotland, she meets a man who says he is the gardener for the estate next door. Verity doesn’t realize this man is really the owner and new laird of the manor. Anthony is a former curate who is recalled home as heir to the estate after his cousin’s untimely death. Anthony is enchanted by Verity and the fact she remains true to herself. She doesn’t change for anyone. Anthony doesn’t realize Verity is the daughter of a viscount. Neither reveal their true identities to the other. They share comfortable conversations, humor and a love of outdoors. A romance blooms, but without both equally yoked in faith can it succeed? How can Verity avoid an arranged marriage to a man she doesn’t love?
I enjoyed Verity’s blunt speaking, truthful way of speaking. She also was a quick wit and able to think on her feet. She had such longing to be loved and accepted. Anthony had a wonderful sense of humor and felt a calling to share the gospel. The research the author put in made the story believable and realistic. I have read several of her novels and found them to be delightful and well worth the time to read.
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I have read the other two books in Ms. Miller’s Regency Brides: Daughters of Aynsley series, and enjoyed them immensely, but I have to say this is my favorite thus far! I appreciate in all of the author’s books the strong spiritual thread that runs through the stories.
The setting is 1820 in Scotland. This is an era where the wealthy adhere to a very shallow, pretentious societal code of conduct, especially where young women are concerned. Verity is from just such family and much to her mother’s dismay could care less about the dos and don’ts. Sadly her mother was more concerned outward appearances and material possessions that one’s eternal soul. In fact not only was
Verity and unbeliever, but she saw the Bible as fairy tale. Constantly in trouble either by her conduct or speaking her mind, her mother decides to send her to her grandmother’s in Scotland to consider her ways. Ahh but Grandmamma is a kindred spirit! When she hears of her mother’s plans to marry her off to a disgusting older man, she secretly sends her to Scotland to stay with her school friend Helena and her family. Her father is a minister.
There she meets Anthony Jardine, new laird of an estate that has been neglected by previous relatives in that capacity. Pulled away from his duties as a minister, he wants to make a difference. He has little money, disgruntled and mistreated tenants, and a mansion that has . . . well, seen better days. Here he meets Verity. Helena’s family home adjoins his property. A romantic spark is lit between the two.
So many things to like about this book! Verity’s capers kept me on the edge of my seat. I loved her quick wit! The humor between her and Anthony kept me smiling and laughing. She delighted me that she was herself and nothing else, no matter what the expectations of others might be. In spite of the fact she was a viscount’s daughter she held no airs. The fact that Helena’s family was somewhat poor, Verity did not compare, but was always gracious and sharing.
God works in people’s lives in the most unexpected ways to bring them to Him. Would Verity’s “escape” from a disastrous marriage lead her to true freedom? As always with the author, the descriptiveness of the setting, the characters plus their inward thoughts and emotions drew me right into the story. Another delightful book by Carolyn Miller! I promise you, you will want to read all her books!
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Oh my!! This book is so good I couldn’t put it down. The main character Verity is such a delightful person. She is feisty, mischievous and has a heart of gold. How does she get into so many shenanigans I don’t know but it makes for an unforgettable story. After taking so much from Verity her mother ships her to her grandmother. Wonder if her grandmother can handle this strong willed young woman?

I loved reading about Verity’s journey to Scotland and the man she meets. Anthony is a bright star to this story with his charm and deep faith. They say opposites attract , so I hope Verity can accept Anthony and his love for God. It is a great opportunity for Verity to find out who God is and know He is real. Their relationship has ups and downs and the author gives us laughs as they find themselves trying to get to know each other. I loved the message in the book about Verity accepting herself and believing that men and women are equal in Gods eyes.

I think each of us has struggled with our self worth at some point in our lives. Verity hides her insecurity well until Anthony comes along. They make a great couple and both learn to trust and believe in each other, I’m sad to see the series end, but look forward to another book by this gifted author.

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Misleading Miss Verity is the third title in the Daughters of Aynsley series and Verity Hatherleigh is the heroine this time. She is impulsive and often unladylike and her father thinks that she needs guidance and direction so off she goes to Scotland. It is there that she thinks she has found a special friend in the gardener at Dungally but as the title suggests, Miss Verity is being misled! Anthony Jardine is actully the owner of this large Scottish estate but he prefers to be anonymous. It is as their friendship deepens that the complications begin.

I enjoyed reading the descriptions of the estate, the surrounding village, and the references to Regency society, but it was the interaction between Verity and Anthony that I especially loved. There are many wonderful characters and lots of drama but the romance and the faith-filled message are the key points that I loved. Misleading Miss Verity is a wonderful way to wrap up the Regency Brides series and I do believe it is Miller's best book yet! Fans of Regency romance and Christian fiction will definitely want to read this book.

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Fantastic. I loved how it made me laugh in so many places. Verity was such a great character. I love how she stood up for so many things. I would have hated if my parents had tried to tell me who I was to marry. So glad I didn’t live in these centuries. This story kept me on my toes wondering what Verity might decide to do next. I also really liked Anthony. I received a copy of this book from the author for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will. ( )