Her Country Gentleman is part of the Timeless Georgian
Collection. This is my first read of
that collection and I greatly enjoyed it.
With all that is going on in the world right now, it was nice to sit
down and read these gentle romances set in the Georgian time period. The collection has three novellas. They all have a theme that includes sheep and
a young lady on a journey. It was a
perfect springtime collection.
In Spring at Tibbley Hall by Sian Ann Bessey, Charlotte
has gone on a trip with her Grandmamma to Tibbley Hall. Once there, she meets a man she mistakenly
takes for a farm hand who is caring for the sheep. She learns that it is William, Lord Cheston,
the master of the estate. His mother and
her grandmother were determined that they meet.
Will they find love?
In Love of My Heart, Cordelia Wakefield’s family has
had to retrench and leave London for Scotland.
How will she find a husband without a season? In Scotland, she meets the home farmer and his
pet lamb. She is enamored, but her
parents are not. When she discovers that
he is the heir to the castle, will her parents and his grandfather come around
to their relationship?
In Miss Smith goes to Wiltshire, Martha Smith is
visiting her relative in Wiltshire to learn the error of her ways. Her mother is very upset that she will not marry
the men that she approves of and wants her daughter to marry. Martha just wants to have a happy and unpretentious
life. When she meets a farmer, who ends
up really being a poor Earl, will she be able to find her own happy ending?
I loved all three stories. You can read them individually or read the
entire book in one sitting. I read
through this quickly myself and enjoyed it.
It is a clean romance. The Georgian period is right before the Regency period,
and I was amused by the different styles (wigs and a lot more going on with the
dresses).
Favorite Quote:
“There is much of grandeur to be found in London, but
hardly substance. At least not in my
circles. One does get so tired of
ceremony and gored with pretense.
Everybody is playing a part, and one is always on display.”
Overall, Her Country Gentleman is a sweet collection
of novellas that is perfect for spring.
A Review Copy from
Mirror Press as part of the Austenprose PR Book Tour. Thank-you! I received a complimentary copy of
this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
QUICK FACTS
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Title: Her Country Gentleman·
Series: Timeless Georgian
Collection (Book 1)
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Authors: Sian
Ann Bessey, Sarah M. Eden, & Rebecca Connolly
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Genre: Historical Romance, Georgian Romance,
Inspirational Fiction
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Publisher: Mirror Press (March 8,
2022)
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Length: (300) pages
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Format: Trade paperback, eBook,
& audiobook
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ISBN: 978-1952611216
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Tour Dates: March 7-20, 2022
BOOK DESCRIPTION
Her
Country Gentleman is the first book in the Timeless Georgian
Collection, a new anthology series from Mirror Press. The book features three
novellas from bestselling historical romance authors whose stories reveal that not
all love is found in London.
“Spring
at Tribbley Hall,” by Sian Ann Bessey
When
Charlotte's grandmother invites her to accompany her to Norfolk, Charlotte
jumps at the chance to visit the sea and escape the fuss surrounding her
sister's wedding preparations in London. Lord William Cheston, on the other
hand, is most unhappy when his mother informs him that her old friend and a
granddaughter are coming to stay. Not only is it lambing season, but he's also
dealing with the mysterious loss of several sheep. The last thing he needs is a
child underfoot. When Charlotte and William first meet, he does not realize
that the lovely young lady is the granddaughter in question, and she assumes
that the man dressed in work clothes in the barn is a servant. Soon afterward,
however, Charlotte stumbles upon a clue to William's sheep's disappearance, and
when her life is placed in jeopardy, William is forced to choose between saving
his unwanted houseguest and catching the thief.
“Love of My Heart,” by Sarah M. Eden
Cordelia
Wakefield has never lived anywhere but London and is not overly happy when her
family is forced to retrench to a small estate near Teviotbrae, Scotland. An
ill-fated game of battledore and shuttlecock brings her face-to-racquet with
Sebastian, who runs the home farm at nearby Teviot Castle. What begins as a
clash of personalities, expectations, and preferences, soon leads to a
friendship neither had expected. As the magic of Teviotbrae weaves its spell,
the possibility of something more than friendship begins to blossom. But what
future is there for a lowly farmer and a London lady?
“Miss Smith Goes to Wiltshire,” by Rebecca Connolly
Martha
Smith wants to marry for love and will not be persuaded otherwise. She is
highly sought after in Society for her beauty and status but refuses to
consider any suitor whose only claim is that his prospects meet with her
mother's approval. Her widowed mother has had enough of Martha's romantic
sensibilities and is sending her to stay with unfortunate cousins in Wiltshire
to show her that marrying for love is a risk that is too great. Benjamin
Steele, Lord Hillier, is working on his new and dilapidated estate when he
first catches sight of the striking Martha Smith. Becoming Lord Hillier has
only brought him a house that needs significant repairs, tenant farms that had
been abandoned, and only the money he'd already possessed. He wants meaning in
his life, and he's more than willing to work for it. Though worlds apart in all
else, on this point they can agree: a life of meaning would change everything.
ABOUT
THE SERIES
The
Timeless Georgian Collection is a new series featuring novellas set in England
during the Georgian era (1714 – 1830). It is part of A Timeless Romance
Anthology series published by Mirror Press — a curated collection of novellas
and short stories featuring bestselling authors from the contemporary and
historical romance genres. The collection has hit the USA TODAY bestselling
list and charted at #1 at Amazon.com. Learn more about the series and other
anthologies published by Mirror Press at their website.
ADVANCE PRAISE
·
“I have no hesitation in giving five stars
collectively to this book. Great writing. Outstanding characters and each story
is very compelling and different.”— Ken Reynolds, Goodreads
·
“This book is authored by three very talented
authors, Sian Bessey, Sarah Eden, and Rebecca Connolly. I will admit upfront
that these are three of my favorite authors so my expectations were high and
they did not disappoint. This book is a truly wonderful read that I’m sure
you’ll enjoy it.”— Shauna Jones, Goodreads
·
“I enjoyed the premise of each book - high
society lady going to the country. But each heroine found their own adventure
as they learned to live a different type of life than they were used to. Each
hero was engaging. And of course, I loved their HEAs”— Caleen Picket, Goodreads
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AUTHOR BIOS
Sian Ann Bessey
Born in
Cambridge, England, but grew up on the island of Anglesey off the coast of
North Wales, Sian left her homeland to attend university in the U.S. and earned
a bachelor's degree in communications with a minor in English.
She began her
writing career as a student, publishing several magazine articles while still
in college. Since then, she has published historical romance and romantic
suspense novels, along with a variety of children's books. She is a USA Today bestselling
author, a Foreward Reviews Book of the Year finalist, and a Whitney Award
finalist.
She loves to
travel and experience other cultures, but when she's home, her favorite
activities are spending time with her family, cooking, and reading.
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Sarah M.
Eden
Sarah M. Eden
is a USA Today bestselling author of multiple historical romances, including
AML's "2013 Novel of the Year" and Foreword Review’s 2013 “IndieFab
Book of the Year” gold medal winner for Best Romance, Longing for Home, and the
Whitney Award's "2014 Novel of the Year," Longing for Home: Hope
Springs.
Combining her
obsession with history and affinity for tender love stories, Sarah loves
crafting witty characters and heartfelt romances set against rich historical
backdrops. She holds a bachelor’s degree in research and happily spends hours
perusing the reference shelves of her local library. Sarah lives with her
husband, kids, and mischievous dog in the shadow of a snow-capped mountain she
has never attempted to ski.
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Rebecca
Connolly
Rebecca
Connolly is the author of more than two dozen novels. She calls herself a Midwest
girl, having lived in Ohio and Indiana. She's always been a bookworm, and her
grandma would send her books almost every month so she would never run out.
Book Fairs were her carnival, and libraries are her happy place.
She has been
creating stories since childhood, and there are home videos to prove it! She
received a master's degree from West Virginia University, spends every spare
moment away from her day job absorbed in her writing, and is a hot cocoa
addict.
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