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Publisher's Note:

Lenora Wilton has spent her life hiding behind the keys of her beloved pianoforte and the vibrancy of her younger sister, Cassie. But Lenora is ready for a change and travels to Bath to live with her Aunt Gwen and teach music at an all-girls boarding school. She is different in Bath more comfortable with herself and enjoys the freedom and independence of her new life there. When Lenora meets Aiden Asher, she finds herself attracted to him, but her unexpected feelings become more complicated when she learns that Catherine Lenora s newest and most troublesome student in the school is Mr. Asher's niece. Catherine is a difficult student, and Lenora works hard to make progress with the girl. When the chemistry between Lenora and Aiden increases, they share a passionate kiss by the River Avon, and Lenora feels it is the beginning of a new forever until she learns that Aiden has withheld an important detail about his life that changes everything. Lenora closes her heart to him, and Aiden, caught between his obligation and his heart, must do what he can to make amends. And Lenora, after years of hiding from everyone and everything, faces a decision only she can make.…

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Miss Wilton’s Waltz

by Josi S. Kilpack

Reviewer: Rachel
Genre: Romance
Recommended Age: 18+

Overall Book Review:

Miss Wilton’s Waltz is an enchanting Regency romance from best-selling author Josi S. Kilpack. The story begins in the days following Kilpack’s The Vicar’s Daughter. Heroine Lenora Wilton finds herself in Bath, England trying to escape her past. Lenora is a multi-faceted character and extremely relatable in her struggles with anxiety. The unique settings — in Bath and at a girls’ boarding school — add interest and intrigue. The story offers two points of view, with Lenora and love interest Aiden switching as narrators. Secondary character Aunt Gwen is an all-time favorite, with her witty antics and sound advice. Kilpack frequently employs cliffhangers to keep the plot moving. As the newest book in the Proper Romance series, Miss Wilton’s Waltz is a fun and enchanting story that lives up to its predecessors!

Review of an Advance Reader Copy

This book was sent to Compass Book Ratings for review by Shadow Mountain


Content Analysis:

Profanity/Language: None

Violence/Gore:  Implied occurrence of violence at a boarding school; a secondhand report of violence involving a character pushed in a river. 

Sex/Nudity:  A few incidents of kissing; a sexual reference.

Mature Subject Matter:

Anxiety, family relationships, physical and verbal abuse. 

Alcohol / Drug Use:

A few characters smoke and drink rum; a character is described as having “a secret fancy for whiskey”.

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About the Reviewer

Rachel
My mother was the one who sparked my love of books. Long before school instruction, she sat me down and taught me to read. My childhood was filled with trips to the library and bookmobile to find great books. My first loves were The Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder and the Pippi Longstocking series by Astrid Lingren. Now as a mom and speech pathologist, I am constantly looking for good, clean books to use at home and in therapy. I enjoy reading many different genres, but my favorites are usually historical fiction. I married my best friend, the “boy next door”, and we have a beautiful little girl who we often find sprawled out on the floor, flipping through picture books. Together our family likes to swim, run and play tennis. Besides reading, I also love to bake, garden and travel.

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