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kebreads's review against another edition
4.0
I was looking forward to reading this book, but it was a bit of a disappointment since it wasn't quite as good as I had hoped and expected. Below is my reviews of each story.
Trial of the Heart:
This was my favorite of the three stories. I enjoyed this story. It had good characters and a good story line, with some interesting twists and turns.
Rating: 4 stars
Content: Clean - some violence
Lord Edmund's Dilemma:
I liked this story and characters, but the story didn't hold my attention. I can't quite pinpoint what about the story left me wanting, but in the end I thought it a good story but not a great story.
Rating: 3.5 stars
Content: a couple swear words, passionate kissing
The Art of Kissing in the Park:
I liked how this story did a good job of including a large amount of background in the first chapter that helped set the basis for the rest of the story. This story drew me in, and I liked the characters. This story had content that was implied, but not spelled out. Still this lessened my enjoyment of the story.
Rating: 3.5 stars
Content: a couple swear words, passionate kissing
Source: Review Copy
Trial of the Heart:
This was my favorite of the three stories. I enjoyed this story. It had good characters and a good story line, with some interesting twists and turns.
Rating: 4 stars
Content: Clean - some violence
Lord Edmund's Dilemma:
I liked this story and characters, but the story didn't hold my attention. I can't quite pinpoint what about the story left me wanting, but in the end I thought it a good story but not a great story.
Rating: 3.5 stars
Content: a couple swear words, passionate kissing
The Art of Kissing in the Park:
I liked how this story did a good job of including a large amount of background in the first chapter that helped set the basis for the rest of the story. This story drew me in, and I liked the characters. This story had content that was implied, but not spelled out. Still this lessened my enjoyment of the story.
Rating: 3.5 stars
Content: a couple swear words, passionate kissing
Source: Review Copy
barbtetnis's review against another edition
3.0
I like novellas because I get a full story quickly. Not super impressed with the writing of the 3, but enjoyed well enough.
a_ab's review against another edition
3.0
This was an interesting combination of stories, with the men aspiring to and practicing professions much closer to trade than the nobility of that time dared to stray. This was a refreshing change compared to all the typical lords and dukes, but the stories themselves were otherwise not very memorable.
But pleasant enough. Might even be rereadable.
But pleasant enough. Might even be rereadable.
jnak's review against another edition
3.0
Whenever I need a quick book to read I love these regency collections of short stories! I can usually read at least one per sitting. Wonderful clean regency romances
saradavcamp's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this set of novellas. I've read several of the different anthologies and not been disappointed yet. This is another good one.
There are three stories. In the first a young woman has to go to Bath to identify her family's killer. The lawyer working with her is the love interest. It was an interesting story with danger and romance. I liked it and thought it was different than your run of the mill regency story. It was another side to the genre. Well done.
The second was about a man who is part of the aristocracy and has been trying to be a good son although his interests lie outside of the accepted realms. The woman is a poor girl visiting her aunt who is there for her health. Both characters are very good people and are perfect for each other. It's fun to watch their relationship develop.
In the third story a woman who is wealthy but a spinster and a man who is a doctor recovering in Bath. They meet and have instant sparks but feel they can't be together because of their differing social status. It was a good story--not my favorite, but still good.
There are three stories. In the first a young woman has to go to Bath to identify her family's killer. The lawyer working with her is the love interest. It was an interesting story with danger and romance. I liked it and thought it was different than your run of the mill regency story. It was another side to the genre. Well done.
The second was about a man who is part of the aristocracy and has been trying to be a good son although his interests lie outside of the accepted realms. The woman is a poor girl visiting her aunt who is there for her health. Both characters are very good people and are perfect for each other. It's fun to watch their relationship develop.
In the third story a woman who is wealthy but a spinster and a man who is a doctor recovering in Bath. They meet and have instant sparks but feel they can't be together because of their differing social status. It was a good story--not my favorite, but still good.
ghumpherys's review against another edition
5.0
Another fabulous Timeless Regency collection! I love how each of these collections gives you a little bit different perspective and setting for the Regency time period. This one focused on the town of Bath and involved lesser-known (at least to me) aspects such as subscriptions to the "healing waters," inquests, and the role of physicians during this time period. There were sweet encounters, fearful moments, overbearing family members and of course happy endings! I love the length of these stories as they are easy to read in one sitting and yet still get a well developed story. And I enjoy being introduced to new authors I'm not familiar with, along with reading new stories from some of my favorites!
Note: I received a free e-book version of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Note: I received a free e-book version of this book in exchange for an honest review.
nols73's review against another edition
4.0
A sweet, fluffy, feel good set of Regency novellas. It’s not my normal fare, but it was a lovely escape from the world and constant COVID-19 news, for a few hours. Each of the stories was well written, with likable characters, loads of handwringing, advice from others, and happy endings.
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