Jilting Jory

A Sweet Regency Romance (Hearts of Cornwall, Book 1)

By: K. Lyn Smith

Narrated by: Laura Greaves

A CAROLYN READER'S CHOICE AWARD FINALIST.

An abandoned bridegroom and a reluctant bride get a second chance at love in this humorous seaside tale!

Bell tuner Jory Tremayne has never been more certain of anything than his love for Miss Anna Pepper, despite her fancy dresses and insensible footwear. But when he offered his heart five years ago, she ran off with it and left him alone beneath a midnight moon. Now, he’s finally resolved to stop mourning her loss and find a lass who will take him and his fish-scented dog. Miss Anna Pepper has left a trail of jilted suitors behind her, but she’s never forgotten Jory Tremayne. Shadowed by remorse, Anna flees her latest fiancé and returns to Cornwall where she hopes to learn Jory's fate and put her guilt to rest. There's just one tiny problem. In her hasty flight, she’s left behind a few things like clothing... a maid... Money. Anna soon finds herself working as a common barmaid to avoid arrest, while Jory becomes her reluctant champion. With each new challenge, Anna and Jory are forced to face their past. Will they overcome doubts and betrayal to trust love again?

©2022 K. Lyn Smith (P)2025 K. Lyn Smith

So so good!!

So good!! It took a bit to get into the story as Anna’s ridiculous and prissy character is rather annoying… but that changes soon enough. Once she gets to Cornwall, her ridiculousness becomes humorous instead of annoying, and actually quite endearing. I loved watching her transformation, and her sense of usefulness and accomplishment as she learns to work. Her character growth is heartwarming and incredibly well done.

This is just my type of book. It’s engaging and fun, with a sweet romance and great characters. I loved the out-of-her-element, city-girl-in-the-country storyline. I loved all of the cousins and small-town-living. I loved watching Anna discover what really matters in life. So so good!

Content:
There is no foul language, sex, or violence. The romance is limited to lightly descriptive kisses. There is no real message of faith or God.