The Light of Stars: An Arranged-Marriage Regency Romance

· Tyndale Fiction
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An arranged marriage. A powerful company tainted with corruption. Two souls caught between obligation and a longing to find their true calling in this Regency romance set in glittering London ballrooms and Calcutta street markets.

When Kitty Grenville's grandfather announces her engagement to Sebastian Sinclair, she's appalled. She barely remembers the boy she met once as a child—and now he's a man tied to the East India Company, the very organization that tore Kitty and her brother from their mother and home in Hyderabad years ago. Unwilling to relinquish her dream of a love match or her passion for astronomy, Kitty is determined to refuse the marriage and find freedom in her own way.

Sebastian Sinclair carries the weight of duty and regret. To atone for past sins, he complies with his grandfather's orders to return to England, fulfill a long-standing betrothal, and defend the maligned East India Company before Parliament. Though Kitty makes her disinterest clear, Sebastian is drawn to her intellect and spirit.

As Kitty navigates her first London season, her opinion of Sebastian begins to shift, especially when he shields her from scandal. When he's abruptly called back to India, Kitty stuns everyone by marrying him and going with him, hoping to escape her grandfather's control—and to find her mother.

But the challenges that await in India are greater than imagined. Together, Kitty and Sebastian must confront the legacy of family and empire—and discover if a marriage born of obligation can grow into a love strong enough to endure.

  • Sweet historical romance filled with hope, faith, and an arranged marriage dynamic
  • Perfect for fans of Julie Klassen, Sarah Ladd, or Abigail Wilson
  • Includes discussion questions for book clubs
An arranged marriage. A powerful company tainted with corruption. Two souls caught between obligation and a longing to find their true calling in this Regency romance set in glittering London ballrooms and Calcutta street markets. When Kitty Grenville's grandfather announces her engagement to Se...

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2 reviews
MelissasBookshelf
July 19, 2026
All the stars for this amazing story! The Light of Stars captured my imagination from the start with its arranged marriage, clever, unique twist on Pride & Prejudice. Jenelle Hovde brings all the charm, wit, achingly lovely romance, mystery, & a touch of faith in this entrancing Regency romance. From enchanting English ballrooms to the exotic streets of colonial India, Kitty & Sebastian’s romance completely won my heart. Highly recommend!
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Jason Hovde
July 15, 2026
This is another well-researched and compelling story by Jenelle Hovde. She has a great gift for coming up with new angles for stories that will please readers of the regency genre. This story is deeply engaging and touched my heart. Highly recommend!
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About the author

Jenelle Hovde is an author and illustrator who writes historical romance with heart and faith. She lives in Florida, where beach days and antique finds inspire her sweet Regency stories. Visit jenellehovdeauthor.com.

Jenelle Hovde is an author and illustrator who writes historical romance with heart and faith. She lives in Florida, where beach days and antique finds inspire her sweet Regency stories. Visit jenellehovdeauthor.com.

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