Before the Season Ends (Linore Rose Burkard)

Linore Rose Burkard has written a charming regency with a Jane Austen flavor and a Georgette Heyer feel. I have long loved to lose myself in just this sort of novel and Before the Season Ends did not disappoint. Often, because of time constraints, I sort of speed through a book, zipping past certain sections in order to finish. But not with this book. I read every line and enjoyed it immensely. It didn't go where I expected it to go, either. Delightful little twists here and there, a strong sense of place and time, and even a little mystery of misunderstanding helped this reader flip those pages til the end.

I have been in a Jane Austen sort of mood lately. I'm currently listening to Pride and Prejudice in my car, have been watching several of the movies on DVD and the soundtrack to P&P; (2005) is going to be played in the prelude at my wedding. So this book fits perfectly with the way my mood has been. This book is written perfectly in the Regency tone of voice and style. I loved Ariana's character. It was fun to read about her stepping into high society at the benefit of a rich old aunt. The chemistry she had with Phillip was wonderful and very believable. It's very easy to swoon while reading this book. You wish you could live like this all the time! All the details in the book are wonderful, the description of the places and the clothes really make the story come to life. I enjoyed reading about the fashion and all the little customs of the time period. I even like the part where it's explained how Ariana could not be called by her first name in society because her older sister had not... Read more

This was a wonderful book! I have read many similar books by Lori Wick or Janette Oke but this was by for the best! I read it in 3 days....I read every chance I got.

Before the Season Ends is an novel that enchanted me from the very first line, and the enchantment did not end there as I was drawn into the lives of the characters, sharing in both their joys and sorrows. I simply could not put the book down. It was as if an Austen-esque motion picture were playing as I read, so well-crafted are the scenes and the nuances of human interaction. The genuine struggle between desires of the heart and the journey to continually honor one's faith were very realistic and not contrived in the least. For those who love the plush grandeur and excesses of the Regency era, you will not be disappointed in any way. Additionally, I came away feeling that I could learn a few things from this delightful heroine, a rare quality in today's literature and a boon for lovers of Christian Fiction. I have never before reviewed a book but in this case could not wait to do so. I will be encouraging my friends to buy this book and, for my part, Mrs. Burkhard ha... Read more

I reviewed this book for You Gotta Read and I fell in love with this book. Here is my review. I was transported to the Regency era and it has been a journey like no other I have been on before. I have visited places that I had never experienced before and met some very intriguing characters. This was the first time that I have read a full length regency novel and I found myself in love and fascinated with this particular period of time. Before The Season Ends was an stunning and sensational book. I was amazed at how intricately detailed the entire story was. From the imagery to the clothing of this particular time period, there was not one detail that was ignored. I actually felt transported to a beautiful time and place and I didn't want to leave. It is very apparent that Linore Rose Burkard has thrown her body and soul into this particular book and I enjoyed every minute I spent with these characters. Ms. Burkard is an extremely talented writer who has obviously resear... Read more