A Lady's Wager by Sarah M. Eden, Arlem Hawks, & Josi Kilpack, New Release & Book Review

 

Book Summary:

Can a lady wager on love?

The Diamond of Bristol by Arlem Hawks
Lieutenant Derrick Owens has always been on his own and wants to keep it that way, but when he saves a shipmate’s sister from a horrible dance partner, Corah Bradford’s sweet temperament and friendly nature make her hard to resist. Unable to find a suitable husband in Bristol who she can also love, Corah is entangled in a wager to secure Derrick’s company for an evening. Despite their reluctance to let go of their convictions, their easy friendship turns to something more. But with war on the horizon and Corah bound for the marriage mart in London, they both must discover what’s truly important—love or their previous expectations.

Women of a Certain Age by Josi S. Kilpack
Over the years, Colletta Markshire has been the driving force in helping young women make their match during the Season in London. Rachel is her lucky thirteen and Etta has every expectation that she will be a triumph ... except that things are not going to plan. Rachel has not taken to London and is determined to grow an acquaintance with a young man not at all the thing. The young man's father, Wynn Firth, is nearly as distracting as Etta's worries, and in every way she felt sure she would never feel distracted again. When Rachel disappears, Etta has little doubt what’s happened and she and Wynn set out together to find the young couple before word gets out. Hours in a carriage with a handsome man can be even more distracting, however, and Etta finds herself entertaining ideas she never thought to have. Etta gave up on love years ago ... and yet, as Women of a Certain age can attest, it is never too late to change one’s mind and change one’s future.

A Most Unsuitable Suitor by Sarah M. Eden
Drowning in debt, Julian, Lord Wesley spends an evening of shared misery with his closest friend at their club and makes a startling discovery: someone has placed a wager that Lady Charlotte Duchamps will not marry before her 21st birthday, with Julian himself receiving £1000 if she does not. Lady Charlotte suddenly finds herself the subject of a great deal of attention from Lord Wesley, a vague acquaintance with a questionable reputation. With Julian and Charlotte both attempting to solve mysteries and wreak chaos, betting on the possibility of love might just prove the most risky wager of all.

My Review:

This Georgian collection of timeless romance novellas was the perfect pick me up on a rainy day. It was easy to read and kept me page turning. The Diamond of Bristol by Arlem Hawks was a sweet romance that kept me on my toes. What would Derrick do? Would he fall for Corah? Would he choose her? Would she choose him? Although a minor character, I loved Corah’s grandfather. His quiet attentiveness to her was so heartwarming. 

Women of a Certain Age by Josi Kilpack was so fun! Etta was such a great character; she is the queen of matchmaking and is working on her thirteenth match. She just wants to see her niece settled securely. What she didn’t plan on was Mr. Firth and how he would upset the balance of her life. This story was full of surprises and that always makes for a great story!

A Most Unsuitable Suitor by Sarah M. Eden was an easy and fun read. It starts off with a wager made by an unknown person about Lady Charlotte marrying by a certain time or Lord Wesley will received £1000. And Lord Wesley desperately needed that money. So began an interesting and  amusing journey for Lord Wesley and Lady Charlotte. I was rooting for Lord Wesley throughout the book. His true character shone through and I just adored his personality. 

All three novellas were wonderful and caught my attention straight away. I love books that are not work. Books that are just easy like Sunday morning. These are those kind of books! If you enjoy sweet historical romance then this is just the ticket for you! I received a copy of this book for free; all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Happy Reading!!!

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