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As the new owner of Collingsworth Edward Cullen decides to visit all the hands he employs and introduce himself. When he arrives at a small cottage a young woman is making her way down the ladder she had put against the house. Loosing her balance she falls right into Edward's arms. And then, two things happen simultaneously: one the one hand, Edward notices the enormous beauty of the woman whose waist he is currently touching and on the other an angry man with a rifle stomps right towards the him.

Four years ago, Charles Swan was the owner of Collingsworth and considered a person of high standing. Now, he and his daughter Bella had to live in a small old house at the borders of their former estate and can hardly get their hands on enough money to buy food. To make matters worse, Charlie has been suffering from dementia for quite a while. While Bella tries to do her best to care for her father he still thinks they live the glamorous life of the upper class. So when he finds Edward and Bella in what appears to be a rather intimate embrace he naturally demands that the man better make an honorable woman out of his daughter and forces him to marry her. Suddenly, Bella finds herself becoming the mistress of the estate she had to leave so many years ago and discovers feelings for her husband that scare her to death...

I had a lot of objections to stories taking place in the past. From time to time, however, I dare to give them a try and often I am surprised to find a real treasure! A Hope Renewed is set during the Regency era, wonderfully written and full of fluffly moments. Edward is just how we want him - perfect. He literally worships the ground Bella walks on and introduces her to the secrets of lovemaking! Hopesparkles makes sure to add some tensions and dramatic moments which means that it is close to impossible to put the fanfic down. If, just like me, you avoided reading stories that are not set in the 21st century I'd like to encourage you to give them a chance - you might be pleasantly surprised!

A Hope Renewed consists of 18 chapters and 141,088 words. The story is rated M for description of sexual activities.

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For fans of: The Marriage of True Minds