With America on the brink of war with England, meeting Lord Phillip Southvale and accepting his proposal the very next day was the last thing Lady Rosalind Carberry had expected to do.  Many people in society came to accept their betrothal and suspected that it was for political reasons, but in fact it was for reasons far more interesting than that-it was for love. 

As their impending wedding came near, situations began to arrive which ultimately caused Phillip and Rosalind to push back their wedding and have their wedding in London instead of America. Well after Phillip was called away, Rosalind and her family started preparing for the London wedding when Rosalind’s mother injured her leg and her wedding plans were push back yet again. Soon, secretly, Rosalind began making plans to go to Phillip herself. 

Unfortunately, not all was well when Rosalind finally arrives in London and on Lord Southvale’s doorstop.  To begin with, Rosalind is shocked to learn that Phillip’s family which includes his sister, Katherine and his great-aunt, Lady Eleanor has not been told of his proposal to her. To further her amazement, she also is told in very rude terms by Phillips brother in law Gerald, that she in no way can replace Lord Southvale’s first wife, Lady Celia, whom died in a tragic sea accident. 

THE SECOND LADY OFF SOUTHVALE by Sandra Heath will keep you begging for more! Ms. Heath draws you into the story, has you rooting for the victim, getting angry at the villain and praying for the best.  This book is highly recommended for those who love a superbly written romance. 

Reviewed by Maisha Walker for The Road to Romance