My Fair Groom

Linda Rae Sande

Nov 2013 · The Sons of the Aristocracy Book 3 · Twisted Teacup Publishing

About this ebook

If people only see what they expect to see, then why doesn’t she? 

When her friend, Lady Samantha, spies a rather handsome groom from her bedchamber window, Lady Julia agrees the man is far too handsome to be a groom. “He could be a gentleman,” she tells Sam, thinking it wouldn’t be too difficult to teach the servant how to speak and dance and dress like a gentleman. Doubting Julia can accomplish such a task, Samantha dares her to do just that—and in time for the Mayfield ball—in just three weeks! 

Alistair Comber, the second son of the Earl of Aimsley, was fighting Napoleon's forces on the Continent until his true identity was revealed. Having assured one of his dying soldiers he would see to a monthly income for the man’s widow and children, Alistair returns to England intending to keep the promise. But when his father refuses to honor the obligation, Alistair is forced to sell his commission to help raise the funds. Angered that his son would do such a thing, the earl disowns Alistair. 

In need of a position and a place to live, Alistair uses his skills as an expert horseman to gain a position as a groom at Harrington House. 

When Lady Julia tells him of her plans to make him into a gentleman in time for the ball, Alistair agrees to the scheme. After all, how hard can it be when he’s already a gentleman? Alistair is about to find out just how hard it can be in My Fair Groom.

Ratings and reviews

The beginning of the book we see Alistair Comber whom is The earl of Aimsley's second son and Gabriel Wellington whom is The Earl of Trenton talking together. We find out some of their history right off the bat. Gabriel seems a little odd but it just seems he was steered in the wrong direction for his clothing choices. By the end he seems like a good guy. He is one of the romances that we see in the book the other one is of course Alistair. Alistair has been disowned by his father and has found a job working in the Stables for the Harrington house. This is when we meet Lady Julia Harrington and her friend Lady Samantha who dares her to turn the groom into a gentleman. It was a good read. I actually liked most of the characters. A couple were a little weird and different but no one was really a true villain type. I do like that when things were revealed in the end most people were reasonable rather than being small minded. Worth a read. I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily review this book. This is my honest review.

Two love stories, running parallel and interconnecting from time to time, the adventures in love of best friends Alistair Comber and Gabriel Wellingham put a smile on my face and even a giggle every now then. Although both their situations were unusual for the times, they nevertheless rang true and I could relate to all the characters. Alistair and Lady Julia had me wondering when Julia's wager would be discovered. Emotionally broken Gabriel is drawn as if by a magnet back to the place where he once felt comfortable and accepted for whom he was. Sarah is a refreshing character, warm with a kind heart, borne out of having to survive losing her parents and fighting for herself. She is not without friends though, and other members of the inn watch her back and protect her. As the book rushes to an interesting ending, Gabriel's mischievous mother takes the initiative in ensuring her son's future happiness, whilst Julia's mother also puts her oar in to bring her daughter's happiness to a happy ending. Despite the two stories switching from chapter to chapter, I didn't get confused and was able to keep the characters separated in my mind. This book is part of a series but is nevertheless a standalone, and comes to a really good ending for the two best friends. I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily post this review. This is my honest review.

very enjoyable and well presented and beautiful style of storytelling

About the author

A former technical writer, Linda Rae Sande’s interest in the Regency has resulted in fourteen books set during that era. When she’s not writing, she can frequently be found at the local cinema enjoying the latest movie. During the winter, she follows the local junior hockey team and is a fan of the San Jose Sharks. She makes her home in Cody, Wyoming. Read more about her books on her website: www.lindaraesande.com.