He’s a soldier who puts duty above all else. She’s the spirited lady he loves. Obligation collides with passion.When Blaire Culpepper returns to England, she hopes to finally declare her love to debonair Lieutenant Julian Drake. Except, in her absence, he’s inherited his brother’s estate, sold his commission, and has been courting another woman. According to the rumor mills, a marriage … marriage announcement is expected any day.
From the moment Julian laid eyes on Blaire many months ago, she entranced him. But as a soldier far beneath her station, he battled his growing fascination. When his brother dies, Julian social status changes. But so do his newfound intentions of courting Blaire and winning her hand.
Circumstances and honor have forced him into considering a union with another woman. But that means breaking Blaire’s heart and his own as well…Will his heart or his mind win the battle?
You’ll want to read this love-triangle Regency historical by a USA Today bestselling author in one sitting! A tender, sigh-worthy romance, Julian and Blaire must overcome lies, amnesia, and villainesses you’ll want to slap.
If you enjoy reading strong heroine, sister series, romantic comedies, and redeemed rogue love stories with a pinch of mystery & suspense, a dash of humor, gripping emotion, and naughty dogs, then you’ll adore Collette Cameron’s captivating THE BLUE ROSE REGENCY ROMANCES: THE CULPEPPER MISSES. Buy THE LIEUTENANT AND THE LADY and settle into your favorite reading nook for a page-turning, entertaining Regency England world adventure you can’t put down.
Though this book can easily be read as a stand-alone, most readers prefer to read the series in order.
THE BLUE ROSE REGENCY ROMANCES: THE CULPEPPER MISSES:
The Earl and the Spinster
The Marquis and the Vixen
The Lord and the Wallflower
The Buccaneer and the Bluestocking
The Lieutenant and the Lady
CHECK OUT COLLETTE’S OTHER SERIES:
Castle Brides
Heart of a Scot
Highland Heather Romancing a Scot
Seductive Scoundrels
The Honorable Rogues®
Wicked Earls’ Clubmore
I was fortunate and received this book as an Advanced Reader Copy at no charge from the author. Miss Cameron has outdone herself in the conclusion to her series. The heroine is intelligent and composed. The hero is dashing and honorable. A beautiful romantic love story with vividly described scenes, characters pulling you in to the drama, making you feel a part of the surroundings and going-ons. Even though this is the last in this series of books, it can be read as a stand alone. I love how gender equality is part and parcel of this story as well as the adventurous and irresistible storyline. A must read!
When Blaire Culpepper returns to England, she hopes to finally declare her love to dashing Lieutenant Julian Drake. Except, in her absence, his brother has died & he’s inherited the estate, sold his commission, and has been courting another woman. According to the rumour mills, a marriage announcement is expected any day. From the moment Julian laid eyes on Blaire, she entranced him. Circumstances and honour have forced him into considering a union with another woman. But that means breaking Blaire’s heart and his own as well. Until an accident changes everything.
I love the Culpeppers & this fifth & final book in the series is captivating, emotional & I couldn’t put it down, I read it in a sitting, I laughed, I groaned, I shouted out loud & I cried especially for an empty chair. The author’s books are well written, her turn of phrase is so entertaining & the story flows effortlessly. The characters have plenty of depth, I loved most of them but hated a couple! I adored the epilogue which was a brilliant ending & left me thoroughly satisfied
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
I have been looking forward to Julian & Blair’s story with excitement & sadness – excited because Blair was the last to find love & marry but sad because I knew this would be the last Culpepper book to enjoy & love the characters.
Blaire and Julian, (Lieutenant Julian Drake) have had feelings for one another for a long time but Julian felt he was beneath her station. His brother’s death forces him to sell his commission & he has inherited his brother’s estate & his brother’s pregnant fiance. Julian’s honor requires him to marry her so if it is a boy, he would be the next heir. When Blaire returns to England, she discovers all of this news & now isn’t the time to declare her love for him.
The story is how Julian & Blaire fight to get back to each other & all the suspense, drama, villains with some fun antics thrown in by the two rescue mixed border collie puppies, Zeus & Apollo, she & Julian saved from some mean boys. I loved the story Collette tells, the way she brings the family in to the mix & always adding animals that we fall in love with. I highly recommend this book & would recommend the whole series. I am so sad to see the Culpepper’s end & I did shed a tear at the end when Blaire said “love” – the end was here.
Blaire Culpepper has been in love with Julian Drake for so long. Before the twins, Blaike and Blaire went to a “school” in Geneva, the two drew very close. Julian made it clear Blaire was the one for him. Why then is he marrying his late brother’s fiancee? Daphne and her mother Joan insist they marry quickly. Daphne is pregnant with Julian’s late brother Alfred’s child. He feels he needs to do the right thing. Blaire can not take the gossip or seeing them together, so she decides to go back home, to where it all began. While on the way, a storm hits and causes a major accident. Who were involved in that accident why Julian and the two trolls. He gets seriously hurt and can’t remember much. The doctor asks Blaire to care for him for various reasons. While stuck at the inn, Blaire keeps her eyes and ears open, knowing (as she always does) that something isn’t quite right with those trolls. She learns a very dangerous secret and learning they might be in danger , she calls for aid. Her cousin-in-laws and soon to be brother -in-law. Who shows ups? Her true Posse the Culpeppers, which is quite remarkable. Cousins and sister come piling out, ready to swoop in. Not normally a comical thing but Brooke toting her baby, Bylthe so pregnant ready to drop, Brooke and Blaike at the ready. Oh and their mates along with them admitting defeat (they couldn’t keep them home if they tried, which they did)…She tells them the problem/info and BAM the Culpeppers save the day. And another HEA …
What an amazing and oh so charming story!! The Lieutenant and the Lady by Collette Cameron is book 5 in The Blue Rose Regency Romances: The Culpepper Misses series and oh what a wonderful series. Though in a series this book can be read as a standalone but I highly recommend you read them all to get the full story. What I love so much about Collette’s writing is that she always adds an animal as one as her main characters and this is no exception as there are two lovable Border Collie puppies, Apollo and Zeus, and these little rascals are just too adorable for words. This is one of those story that is so conflicting as you are not sure what the hero should do. Should he go with honor and duty or love and which will he choose? You will just have to read this wonderful story to find out. This story has deception, death, honor, pride, pain, loss of memory, caring, kindness, a family’s love, support, an accident, lies and love. I highly recommend to read this book!
***This book was gifted to me and I am voluntarily reviewing.
I truly loved this story. As is the case in most of Ms. Cameron’s books, there is wonderful humor sprinkled throughout. I laughed out loud during the bookshop scene. “The Crimes of Love” by Marquis de Sade is an actual book published in 1799. It was considered more than scandalous at the time of its publication. So it is especially funny for an innocent Miss Blaire Culpepper to be caught with that particular book in her hands. And I love it when authors are able to weave actual history into their stories and Ms Cameron does this masterfully. This is a sweet romance. I was gifted a copy.
As the final Culpepper Misses book it is a charming addition to the rest. The cover is exceedingly beautiful. It’s easy to imagine her as Blaire……Blaire has been overseas to go to school. After returning Blaire finds out that the Lieutenant, Julian, she thought had a tendre for her is on the cusp of becoming engaged. She came upon them while in the bookstore. Julian introduces her to Daphne. As she is leaving Julian asks to speak to her, “If you truly wish to speak with me your welcome to call at Highfield Place House.” She couldn’t imagine him telling her anything out on the street. …..Does Julian marry Daphne? Does Blaire get her happily ever after? I suggest you read this delightful book and see.
The Lieutenant And The Lady is a fantastic historical romance by Collette Cameron. This is a fairly quick read, perfect for those with limited reading time. Ms. Cameron has provided readers with a well-written book populated with a stellar cast of characters. Blaire is heartbroken when she returns from Geneva to find Julian had found someone and was to be wed. Julian is saddled with someone he has no desire to wed, but she’s pregnant with his dead brother’s baby. Blair and Julian’s story is packed with drama, humor, spice and suspense. I enjoyed reading this book and look forward to my next book by Collette Cameron. The Lieutenant And The Lady is book 5 of The Blue Rose Regency Romances: The Culpepper Misses but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
Nice story. Appealing characters and good ending.
Just what I needed.
This was a quick and very entertaining read. I enjoyed all the characters. The story was good and well written. I’m going to have to read the rest of the Cullpeppers stories. Just the distraction I was looking for.
Collette Cameron’s The Blue Rose Regency Romance: The Culpepper Misses series is coming to an end. Oh, but what a way to go out! Blaire, the last single, and the youngest, Culpepper has her heart broken and her loving sisters, cousins, and their spouses all make an appearance to help heal that broken heart.
Lieutenant Julian Drake is a man of honor and when faced with a situation that involves an innocent he does the honorable thing; despite the heart break it causes him and another.
There were moments that I wanted to strangle Julian. At other times I cheered him on, hoping he would remain the way he was in that moment. And I really wished Blaire would give the villainesses a good thrashing.
Appearances from the other Culpepper Misses, their spouses, dear Freddy, a couple of villainesses, frisky pups, and, of course, Ms. Cameron’s wit bring this final book the shining star of the series (okay, they’re all shining stars!). AND THAT EPILOGUE – PERFECTION!
This is the last in the series of the Culpepper Misses and what a lovely ending. Not as full of adventure as the last but still a very nice read. This was a love at first sight story that had a lot of things getting the road. But through it all they came together. Blaire and Julian were perfect for each other. I also loved the aunties and the humour that Ms Cameron is so good at writing. There was no sex in this book, but stolen kisses and wild thoughts. Perfect for this reviewer. Another very enjoyable read. I received this book as an ARC.
I have loved this series from the very first book. Ms. Cameron saved the best for last with Blaire’s story. From the opening words I was drawn in and felt the excitement, the anxiousness and turmoil of both Blaire and Julian.
The scenes are so well described and each character comes to life with words. The story is told with wit and heartfelt emotion. I will truly miss the Culpepper family. They have brought me hours of entertainment.
While this is the last book in a delightful series, it can easily be enjoyed as a standalone. If it’s your first, I encourage you to go back to the beginning. Each book is wonderful.
Collette Cameron has done it again with this amazing addition to the Culpepper Misses collection. Blaire and Julian are a couple in love who a being kept apart by two of the most despicable and scheming women everf written. The Trudeaus (mother and daughter) are so wicked it is a delight to see them get what they deserve. When a carriage accident occurs in front of Blaire’s carriage she is surpirse to find that the passengers are the Trudeaus and Julian (supposedly going to his estate for a wedding between Daphne and Julian). Unfortunately, Julian’s amnesia keeps then stranded at a local inn where Blaire nurses him back to help while she tries to get to the bottom of what scheme the Trudeaus are planning.
The unveiling of the truth makes the Happily Evder After even batter and the epilogue manages to wrap up a happy ending for all 5 Culpepper misses.
I received an advanced copy of this book.
Blaire had thought she’d found her true love, but was devastated when she returned from school and found out he was courting another woman. Julian had loved Blaire almost since he’d seen her but thought himself too far below her to court her. With a change in circumstances comes many problems he’s trying to figure out, including his brothers fiance! I loved Blaire and how she always kept her integrity when dealing with Daphne by taking the high road. (I know I wouldn’t have been able to do that!) The 2 sides of Julian were pretty funny to see as well! The only sad part is knowing that the series is ending, but at least all the sisters have their HEA.