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Exceptionally Unconventional Kindle Edition

by Victoria Clarke (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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The Honorable Miss Lucilla Iverson is an exceptionally unconventional young heiress trying her best to be unexceptionally conventional despite her love of horses and racing curricles. When she attracts the attention of a hardened older bachelor, a duke, no less, it sets the ton afire with anticipation.
Many young bucks seek her approval, including a notorious (and now penniless) gamester who intends to marry Miss Iverson and her money whether or not she agrees. On an inside track for Lucilla’s attention is Oliver, Lord Hartwell, despite a near miss at running her over while driving his phaeton in the company of his cousin, the handsome and mysterious duke. Which of the three will win her heart and hand, to live happily ever after? That is the question!

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BQGSL6B3
Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Wild Rose Press, Inc (February 27, 2023)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 27, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4049 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 328 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #2,398,453 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #25,339 in Regency Historical Romance
- #38,891 in Regency Romances

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Victoria Clarke

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I am an Australian writer, traveller, and horse rider. I am a lover of all things England and history - with a healthy side of sci-fi and fantasy.

My debut novel 'Exceptionally Unconventional' was written during 2020-21 while my late mother was fighting her final battle with breast cancer. I wrote it in a largely light-hearted way in an effort to keep her spirits up during that time - several of the characters were parodied versions of her acquaintances, so I was very happy to have succeeded in that particular endeavour!

She never got to see it published, but just a few weeks after she passed away, I was offered a contract on it from one of the first publishers I submitted it to. You'll notice the dedication I chose when it finally came time to write one.

I am currently working on my second manuscript.

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Halle Kenton

This author knows her stuff

Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2023

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I was attracted to this book for several reasons--the strong-willed heroine, the time period, the heroine's love of horses, and the mystery surrounding which man Miss Iverson might marry. What I didn't count on was the author's extensive knowledge of Regency manners and "the season". I've read almost every Regency Romance published and this story gave me information I never knew. Another surprise was the author's portrayal of the gamester, Charles Moore. He was obviously the villain and I literally hated him by the end of the book because Ms. Clarke did such an "exceptional" job with her description of him. I look forward to reading more of Victoria Clarke's books!

Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2023

I so desperately wanted to like this book. The blurb sounded like it was right up my alley. Needless to say, I was excited as I sat down to read this one during a perfectly rainy Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately, I could not seem to connect with the book or the attitude of the characters. Now, I do not mean this in a negative way, rather more so in a way to account for the tone and actions of the characters. As I was reading the story, I found myself feeling as if this book was more Young Adult. The problems felt so juvenile, and the characters were vapid and shallow. I wish the characters had more. . . I guess character and resolve within their actions and behaviors. I was simply disappointed.

ARC provided by The Wild Rose Press, Inc via NetGalley, and I have given my honest and voluntary review.

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2023

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I’m hoping this is just the beginning of a series. It would be wonderful to see what happens to Edward and the Duke.

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Jenna Lee

A promising first novel

Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2023

⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Exceptionally Unconventional is Victoria Clarke’s first book. I felt this was a promising effort for a first book. Miss Lucilla Iverson is in her first season and must navigate the treacherous waters that include an older duke, his cousin, and a notorious gamester. Beyond that, Lucilla must decide who has her best interests at heart when making friends with the other debutantes. Add Lucilla’s unconventional love of horses and curricles, and you get an interesting young lady.

This book has an intriguing, exciting plot. The story unfolds from many different points of view. The characters are vivid, and the storyline moves well, and even though were a lot of moving parts, it was not convoluted. I would have liked a lot more romance between the main characters. Lucilla and her choice of groom needed more time on the page together, courting and getting to know one another. I also would have liked a few more demonstrations of affection.

That being said, I enjoyed the writing style. The storyline caught my eye. This was a medium-paced plot, but there was always something intriguing happening. The bones of this book are lovely; I feel with a sprinkling of more sweetly romantic moments that this author could really shine. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book through Netgalley and the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2023

This book had a little bit of everything. You had a little Austen. A little bit of Heyer. Though predictable in parts, it's still engaging.

Lucilla, (The FL) is somewhat of a female corinthian. Interestingly enough, she has a lot of pluck and backbone for a girl of the times. She can ride, shoot, and engage in fisticuffs with the best of them. No fainting miss here.

And to her contrition when they meet, the male leads literally try to run Lucilla over.

Having lost his father at an early age Oliver, Lord Hartwell is a man much used to being under his mother's conniving thumb. Tired of his cousin’s easily led state, The Duke of Saliston (George Male Lead 2) whisks Oliver from Lady Hartwell's clutches to teach him the ropes of manhood and all the ways to comport himself in polite society. But forces are at work in the form of a money-hungry cousin determined to steal the happiness they have all newly acquired.

If you really need a good regency romp, this will fit the bill nicely. The author took some risks and didn’t fall prey to the usual rake meets girl. Rake falls in love with girl after a bazillion misunderstandings troop. Which has its own place, but it's always good to switch it up. So if you need something different, this one's for you. Overall, I'm pretty satisfied with this one, and I’ll make sure to keep my eye on this author in the future.

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golfmobile

Didn't make me want to read another by this author.

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2023

I tried, I really tried, to like this book. I had read that one reviewer had compared it to Georgette Heyer, and that put me in favor of approaching it with a good outlook. But I was highly disappointed. I found the characters shallow and with neither the wit, humor, or personality of GH's characters. I really couldn't engender any feeling for any of the characters in the story. I cannot inordinately fault grammar or spelling, which can be a deal-breaker for me, but I also was not willing to bend over backwards to forgive rather a rather juvenile story line with cliqued characters and a dastardly villain too obvious to whom to grant the benefit of the doubt. I am sorry that I can't recommend what appears to me to be a rather "young adult" attitude to the story.

Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2023

Victoria Clarke's unique voice puts you in the room of this lively Regency romance. The lovely and level-headed Miss Lucilla Iverson is a shock to the polite world—a young female with a head on her shoulders. And which of her many suiters will win her heart? This compelling read had me turning the pages. By the time I reached the Epilogue, I realized I had a smile on my face. There were many unexpected little twists, especially in the last few pages. I highly recommend.
I received an ARC for an honest review of this book.

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2023

Enjoyable read! If you like feisty heroines, mystery, adventure and romance you will enjoy this page turner!!