Whitney, My Love by Judith McNaught

I thought for my first post I would review an oldie but a goodie, and one of my favorite titles (for obvious reasons ;)-Whitney, My Love, a historical regency novel by Judith McNaught. Let me just start out by saying that while I love Judith's books, boy does she ever write some infuriating characters. That being said you can't help but read on and pull for her characters, wanting them to see in one another what you as the reader see.

Whitney, my love is no different. While Whitney is impossibly irritating, she is also endearing. The story centers around Whitney Stone, and Clayton Westmoreland. Whitney has just come home from Paris where she has had a very successful season. She is grown up and no longer the awkward young miss she once was. She is now, more than ever determined to win the love of her neighbor Paul whom she has loved forever. Clayton Westmoreland, on the other hand, meets and falls in love with Whitney right away, offering for her hand and to pay the debts of Whitney's father. Whitney is bound and determined not to love Clayton (as many heroine's are!) But Clyton is determined to win her heart.

Back and forth they go throughout the whole novel. He loves her, she hates him. She is increasingly drawn to him, he still loves her. They love each other! Something happens, she still loves him, but now he hates her. They are in love again! Happy Ending ensues.

By the time you finish the book you will be emotionally exhausted. High and lows, close to love and then further away. But as it is with most of Judith's books, you will be glad you read it. And believe a little bit more than you did before, that love can conquer anything. Even your dad selling you off to a duke.

(I gave this one 4/5 hearts!)

Reviewed by:

Whittney

Book Club Ideas!!!

For this regency historical novel I thought you could do a throw back to the time of carriages and

calling cards!

Linen table cloths and fabric napkins to adorn the tables. Water goblets and china. Find an old parasol or top hat (the Internet is a wonderful source for this!) to create a centerpiece. To me, this era inspires whites, creams and golds. Candles are a must! Perhaps create silhouette, or find a picture of one, again on the Internet, to create a fun decoration to adorn your walls.

*To create silhouette tape a piece of paper to the wall. Point a flashlight at the person's profile and trace the image.

Tea is an obvious choice, but I thought I might mix it up with and Iced Tea Recipe. Clayton is a manly, sexy guy...he sweats...this should cool him down...that's what we want, right??

Iced Mint Green Tea

5 bags of green tea

5bags of mint tea

1/2 to 1 cup of sugar, to taste

6 cups of water

Ice

Boil water in the kettle. Fill up 2 gallon pitcher half way with ice. After the water has boiled, add tea bags and let steep for 10 minutes. When finished, poor mixture into pitcher. Add sugar to taste, stir and enjoy! (If you want to look extra fancy add a sprig of mint to glasses! Domestic Goddess!)

*Tea Cookies or finger sandwiches would be a perfect pairing with this recipe!

~Whittney