Before the Season Ends

by Linore Rose Burkard

Book Overview

Prepare to fall in love with Ariana and her cohorts in this Christian Regency. From her home in the village of Chesterton to the very ballroom of Carlton House, readers will follow her journey of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0736925511
• ISBN13: 9780736925518
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Before the Season Ends

Excellent book. I couldn't put it down after a few chapters because I was curious as to what would happen between Ariana and Phillip. This book had the perfect mix of suspense and romance. I looked forward to the ending and then was glad to find out there was another book with these characters. I am looking forward to reading it soon.

Original, nice regency for those who like traditional, or sweet romances

A really nice surprise! This is definitely an original regency romance and more in the style of Georgette Heyer rather than Amanda Quick. I was impressed that Burkard made good efforts to get a Regency Tone rather than relying on (as is often done) bad use of slang to imply this tone. Her whole structure and manner was very well done. This is a Christian Regency and the christian theme is predominant in this. This was my only niggle with it but I don't think it was a drawback to it - or shouldn't be for other readers. It is definitely a unique feature in her writing to use this as an underlying theme. It is also interesting to use this theme in a Regency where standards of conduct were judged by whether you did it in public or private. The times were certainly changing and a greater emphasis on good christian conduct was entering society - a precursor to the more devout Victorian era. It is always nice to read new Regency authors, and I will be reading more of Burkard, as her tone and originality were refreshing.

Absolute Enjoyment

I just adored the characters in "Before the Season Ends" Ms. Burkard has a gift for bringing her characters to life with humor and faith. I laughed out loud and was also brought to tears while reading this beatifully written book. I love reading stories that show the impishness of a heroine, while never concealing the lady underneath, and Ms. Burkard captured that brilliantly. She also brought to life a period that we can only dream about, when men were gentlemen and women were ladies and young women were respected for their virtue. I can't wait to go back in time again with another Inspirational Regency by Linore Rose Burkard. Alice Tjiong Holland, Michigan

Truly a book you won't want to put down!

I have read Before the Season Ends twice already and what a great book! Both times I got so caught up in the story that I stayed up late into the night, not willing to put it down! The characters are real and delightful, and Linore really helps to paint a picture of that time period; you feel as if you are there with them! You never know how the book is going to turn out, and I would love to see this turned into a movie. The main character also reminded me that prayer is not some last-ditch effort; it is a lifestyle of conversing with the Friend who is always with you and loves to work His miracles in your life. It is a must-read, a story that will lift you up and stay in your thoughts long after you've finished the last chapter.

I love this time period--BUT...

Hello, readers! This is the author, Linore Rose Burkard, just wanting to respond to some comments I have gotten regarding Regency era words in the book. Never heard of the ton? Not sure what a reticule is? I'm here to help! Please check out my new web site which includes a companion glossary to the book. I recommend you bookmark the site because I'll be posting more there, including excerpts from my next books, pictures from the period, and other neat stuff, such as promotions. Visit me at LadyRegency dot net, and be sure to check back periodically for new features. I am so happy to hear that you are all loving the book, and the Regency setting. A great big thank you to you all! I love your feedback, and I encourage all my readers to drop me a line at the website. Until we meet again, happy reading and God's blessings to you! Linore Rose Burkard