This
is the first book I’ve read by the Bluestocking Belles and it won’t be my
last. It is no secret that I am a huge
fan of regency romance. This collection
of regency tales all center on a ball that is taking place on Valentine’s Day
in the Upper Assembly rooms in Bath. I loved
that different characters and circumstances appeared in various stories to create
different threads that wove together to create a great overall story of the
ball.
Beauty
and the Bounder by Jessica Cale. Lady
Emilia is at an age where people are starting to talk about why she is still
single even thought she is a beauty with a large fortune. Emilia wants adventure in her life and someone
that loves her for herself. When she
meets Seb, she realizes he is a man with secrets who is looking to marry wealth.
He may just be just what she needs.
The
Earl Takes a Wife by Sherry Ewing - Celia loves Adrian, but how will she
convince him that she is more than a school girl?
The
Beast Next Door by Jude Knight – Charis has always taken refuge at the estate
next door with her friend Eric, who others have nicknamed “the beast”. She is happy that Eric has finally returned
from a long trip abroad. When her mother
tries to force her into an unwanted marriage, will Charis be able to convince
others that the “Beast” is really the man for her?
The
Umbrella Chronicles by Amy Quinton – Miss Emma Merryweather is a messy young
woman, but for whatever reason, when the buttoned-up professor Dr. John Hartwell
comes for a visit, he can’t stop himself from wanting to be near her at all
times. Will these two different souls
find a way to be together?
Candles
in the Dark by Caroline Warfield – Doug Marsh is a veteran of the Napoleonic
wars and is trying to get a contract for making candles for the Assembly
Rooms. Doug also tries to help out others
in need, especially veterans. When he meets the mysterious Esther, he tries to
help her as he can, but he also finds himself drawn to her. What is Esther’s secret and can she and Doug
find happiness?
Overall,
I enjoyed all of the tales in Valentine’s from Bath. Just when I would decide that one story was
my favorite, I would read another and find a new favorite. I love short stories and I just loved that this
collection brought together a great assortment of people attending or providing
supplies for a regency ball in Bath. It
was a delightful romance collection.
Book
Source: E-book Review Copy
Laura,
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a lovely collection of stories within a story! I enjoyed reading your review.
I like Regency Romance, too. These stories sound like a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to read you enjoyed our box set, Laura. Thank you for the lovely review.
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