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The Proposal

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PhotobucketDo you remember life before children (BC)? I have fading memories of my BC years. From what I can recall, my schedule pretty much revolved around me, me, and me. Of course, one tiny baby changes all of that. Suddenly, you have someone depending on you for everything. All your needs take a backseat while you care for a little bundle that you love more than you ever thought possible.

In Lori Wick’s novel, The Proposal, William Jennings is a bachelor, and he is perfectly satisfied with his lifestyle. He is in London, in 1810, and he spends all of his time pursuing his own interests (has anyone ever noticed that the ladies and gentlemen of this time period seemed to do very little work?). When a relative of Mr. Jennings dies, however, William finds himself acting as guardian for two brothers and a sister. The transition from a life of self to a life revolving around three children is not an easy one for him to make. William decides to visit his estranged sister, seeking help with his new responsibilities.

Although William desires reconciliation with his sister, he has no interest in her faith. But as he socializes within his sister’s circle of friends, he realizes that his life is much emptier than he could have imagined. Is it too late for this bachelor to open his heart to a family and to God?

The Proposal is the first book in Lori Wick’s bestselling English Garden series. These books are being re-released by Harvest House. If you enjoy escaping to the regency period (the world of Jane Austen), be sure to check out these stories. They are the perfect choice when you need to escape to a peaceful and serene setting!

Lauren is a wife, a mother of two, and an avid reader. She blogs at Baseballs and Bows.



To enter the 2009 Mothers Day Giveaway of The Proposal, leave a comment below.

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Comments

  1. I love this series. Don’t enter me I already have them. They are wonderful. You are making me want to reread them and I don’t have time. lol 🙂

  3. The elegancy of the Regency Period is facinating, although I find unrealistic! I enjoy reading about this time. Thanks for this giveaway.

  11. I don’t think I’ve ever read a Lori Wick book, but they come highly recommended. This looks great. I’d love to win it!!

  13. This sounds like a fun book! And I love to read books in a series!

    Please throw my name in.

    kherbrand at comcast dot net

  46. i love love Lori Wicks books!! oh my goodness…this is about a man who comes to find himself in care of his brother and sister…SOUNDS AWESOME!!

  47. The name Lori Wick always stands out because some 15 years ago, her nephew was my student. What impressed me about him, was his focus on becoming a writer, following his aunt’s example, and even more, his faithfulness in pursuing that goal. He was writing his own novel, five pages a day. I wonder if he ever got published…
    I would now, in my retirement, become acquainted with her writings!

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