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Enthralled with Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer since her youth, Judi Thoman always dreamed she'd take the path of publishing. Thoroughly Mannerly Millicent is her first book published under her own name. Having it published by Avalon Books is a dream come true.
The only big regret is not having her best friend and mother, Leanna Niedermier, live to see the publication. This is for you, Mom!
Recently, Judi sold her home in Arizona and moved back to a small town in Ohio where she's attempting to restore a ramshackle Victorian house in the historical district. If the daunting project doesn't keep her from writing, she hopes to write about Millicent's brother, Lord Andrew, in the future.
Writing about a highlander is almost as fun as reading about one. What could be more entertaining than a handsome Scottish highlander and a proper English maiden on the verge of disaster?
Judi hopes you'll encourage your local librarian to order Thoroughly Mannerly Millicent from Avalon Books so you will have a chance to explore the exciting world she's created. This story is for booklovers of all ages.


Lady Millicent has tried to be the picture of perfect society manners, but she seems doomed to bumble her way through dinners and functions, much to the dismay of her very proper family. So what better than to trade the curse of London society for the highlands of Scotland where manners will not be important?
Lady Millicent finds it difficult enough to be launched into polite society without the added burden of living in her famous mother’s shadow. Her mother, the extremely proper Duchess of Weatherly, is the author of a renowned best-selling tome on manners, setting the bar higher than Millicent is able to perform.
In an unprecedented act of rebellion, Millicent flees to avoid bringing the family name to shame with her unmannerly exploits. However, with a tidy dowry settled upon her lovely head, she can’t travel under her own name and opts for Milli. But during her travels to Scotland, she’s rescued by a handsome highlander, and she believes her future is about to improve.
Lord McDougal doesn’t expect to find love on a stormy night on the road to Loch Droma. He needs a wife, but can it be this easy? He doesn’t expect a would-be governess with a wild imagination and a dark secret can fit into his life, but little does he know...
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From Romance Junkies Blue Ribbon Rating: 4

Lady Millicent is an embarrassment. Her mother is the Duchess of Weatherly, and well known for her impeccable manners. In fact the duchess has just released a new book on the subject. After making a thorough mess of things at her mother's book release party, Millicent decides she must leave or risk damaging her mother's good name. With the help of her mother's publisher, Millicent escapes to Scotland to seek a position as a governess. To conceal her identity, Millicent pretends to be her own cousin, Lady Mary.

When she arrives at the McDougal household, she finds she's not the only woman seeking this position. After meeting the other women, Millicent's lie weighs heavily upon her, and she's not sure she can go through with this charade.

Lord McDougal would rather have a mother for his children than a governess. However, he will not marry until he can find someone who loves his children as much as he does. From the moment he meets Lady Mary he is intrigued by her. She stands up to his children, even at their most devious. When it matters the most, though, she's there for the children and shows just how much she cares. However, once Lord McDougal finds out that Lady Mary is not who she claims to be, will his feelings for her hold true?

THROUGHLY MANNERLY MILLICENT is such a cute story. Judi Thoman really makes you love these characters. Millicent herself is so kind and caring that it's no wonder that everyone in the story is drawn to her. Lord McDougal is a dashing highlander and a wonderful hero. His children are a riot. It seems that on every other page they are pulling some new prank to show just how little they want a governess.

When Millicent's lie is found out, there is some tension wondering at Millicent's fate. This is a happy story though, so while I won't tell you what happens, I can tell you it's all good. Be sure to check out this sweet new romance from Judi Thoman.

By Romance Junkies Reviewer: Heather M. Riley

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..> ..> THOROUGHLY MANNERLY MILLICENTJudi ThomanAVALONApril 2007ISBN: 0-8034-9826-6Historical Romance  Lady Millicent has always felt that she has lived in her mother's shadow, the proper an...
Posted by Judi on Sun, 06 May 2007 11:41:00 PST