As part of Cedar Fort Publishing’s ‘Pure Romance’ line, Mischief and Manors is guaranteed to be a light, sweet romance. Not only does Mischief meet the publisher’s standards, but it far exceeds them! This novel is darling, fun, and a perfect read for fans of romance. Author Ashtyn Newbold crafts a well-written Regency love story, with twists and turns that keep the plot exciting and fast-paced. Main characters Annette and Owen are realistic, likable and have palpable chemistry. Despite a few secondary characters lacking dimension, Newbold shines in this debut novel. I especially enjoyed the dialogue between the two protagonists, and have read some passages over and over! Mischief and Manors is absolutely delightful and would make a great gift for family and friends. 

This book was sent to Compass Book Ratings for review by Cedar Fort

Content Analysis:

Profanity/Language: None

Violence/Gore: A secondhand report of violence when a child recalls being pushed down and sustaining injury; a few brief scenes of violence including characters involved in fistfights, hitting another on the head, kicking, and being forcefully grabbed.

Sex/Nudity: Several incidents of kissing.

Mature Subject Matter:

Child abuse, death of family members, kidnapping with intent to harm.

Alcohol / Drug Use:

A character “smells heavy brandy” on another character’s breath.