The reviews are mixed. Mostly good but a few that make me wonder if it's worthwhile. Then I remind myself that Meant to Be was never going to please everyone. It's not a sweet, hearts and flowers Regency, it's a bit dark and quite the emotional roller coaster.

The hero, Harry, can at times be less than heroic, but he is a man of his times and his upbringing. He strives to be better and he succeeds at the end. I think that makes him a real hero.

The heroine, Sophy, has loved him all her life, and even when things go awry, believes in him despite the evidence. When her heart is broken, she remakes herself into a stronger and more resilient woman.

There's definitely a HEA.

I've never written books that conform entirely to the market, and I can't seem to help that. I delve into difficult areas. I like to push a few boundaries. My Evie North books are much darker than my Sara Bennett books. My Sara Mackenzie books also touch on difficult subjects.

Just want to say a big thank you to those who loved Meant to Be, and I will be writing the next two books in the series. Against All Reason should be out early next year. Again not your typical Regency, so you have been warned!