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The Brides of Bath #1
The Bride Wore Blue
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For six long years Thomas Moreland has dreamed of the beautiful young noblewoman who rescued him from death. While amassing his fortune in India, not a day passed he did not recall Felicity's fair loveliness, did not recall the silken tones of her sweet voice, did not desire to possess her.
Now a widow, Felicity Harrison does not recognize the handsome nabob as the young man left for dead by highwayman years earlier. Though she wants nothing more than to snub the arrogant man who promises to rescue her family from financial ruin in exchange for presenting his sister to Society, she cannot snub him. She must force herself to bear his company. But the longer she is with him, the more she has to force herself to remain true to her dead husband's memory. Why is it the humbly born Thomas Moreland possesses more nobility that any man of her class? And why is it she finds it harder and harder to mourn a dead man when Thomas's virility awakens her deepest desires?
For six long years Thomas Moreland has dreamed of the beautiful young noblewoman who rescued him from death. While amassing his fortune in India, not a day passed he did not recall Felicity's fair loveliness, did not recall the silken tones of her sweet voice, did not desire to possess her.
Now a widow, Felicity Harrison does not recognize the handsome nabob as the young man left for dead by highwayman years earlier. Though she wants nothing more than to snub the arrogant man who promises to rescue her family from financial ruin in exchange for presenting his sister to Society, she cannot snub him. She must force herself to bear his company. But the longer she is with him, the more she has to force herself to remain true to her dead husband's memory. Why is it the humbly born Thomas Moreland possesses more nobility that any man of her class? And why is it she finds it harder and harder to mourn a dead man when Thomas's virility awakens her deepest desires?
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First published January 1, 2002
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Cheryl Bolen
79 books1,666 followersSince being named Notable New Author for 1997, Cheryl Bolen has published more than 35 books with Kensington/Zebra, Harlequin, Love Inspired Historical, Montlake, and independently. She has broken into the top 5 on the New York Times and hit the USA Today bestseller list. Her 2005 One Golden Ring won Best Historical, Holt Medallion, and her 2011 My Lord Wicked was awarded Best Historical in the International Digital Awards, the same year her Christmas novella was chosen as Best Novella. Her books have been finalists for other awards, including the Daphne du Maurier, and have been translated into eight languages. She’s also been the number 1 bestselling historical romance author in Germany.
She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and English from the University of Texas and a master's degree from the University of Houston. Her favorite pursuits are reading diaries of dead English women, traveling to England, and watching the Texas Longhorns play football and basketball. She and her recently retired professor husband are the parents of two sons. One is an attorney, the other a journalist.
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March 4, 2012
I'm into the regular misunderstandings between the hero and the heroine any day, but this ridiculous heroine just went on and on with so many misunderstandings that it was just completely OTT. I was about to root for Thomas (Hero) to get away from her already and go for Carlotta (Heroine's 'friend' who wanted Hero too) since Felicity (Heroine) was just too dumb, for any man, esp. the hero!
**SPOILERS**
1.She misjudged Hero when they met and thought him a low class social climber;
2.She believed lies about him and his life in India;
3.She thought he was in love with Carlotta when he clearly couldn't keep his eyes off of her, heroine;
4.she got offended when she found out he was helping her out of gratitude from having saved his life 6 years before; (As if this were a valid reason to get angry)
5.They finally admitted their love and sexual attraction and acted upon it and then she somehow thought that he asked her to marry out of duty, although he had told her how he felt BEFORE. I mean, hello! He's been trying to show her how he felt for weeks and she could still think that!
Totally NOT recommended for anyone!
**SPOILERS**
1.She misjudged Hero when they met and thought him a low class social climber;
2.She believed lies about him and his life in India;
3.She thought he was in love with Carlotta when he clearly couldn't keep his eyes off of her, heroine;
4.she got offended when she found out he was helping her out of gratitude from having saved his life 6 years before; (As if this were a valid reason to get angry)
5.They finally admitted their love and sexual attraction and acted upon it and then she somehow thought that he asked her to marry out of duty, although he had told her how he felt BEFORE. I mean, hello! He's been trying to show her how he felt for weeks and she could still think that!
Totally NOT recommended for anyone!
December 2, 2013
Tried to like it...but the Heroine is Utterly Unlikeable
I dislike leaving overly critical reviews, so I hope this one comes across as objective rather than glaringly harsh. I have read one other book by this author and that story I did enjoy. Although, I found that her characters talked and acted a little stiff for my preferences but it was otherwise an entertaining read. This particular story...not so much. I mostly skimmed the last half of the book. When it first started out the prologue grabbed my attention, but shortly after I lost interest. But I pushed through hoping it would get better. Sadly, It didn't.
I found the heroine to be a snob and frankly kind of prissy. I like the hero and a few other characters but the heroine I just couldn't get past. For me she ruined the whole story and once again I found the characters and the dialogue overly stiff.
On a positive note...there is one aspect that I really like about this author. She writes excellent character descriptions; I get a great physical sense of how the characters look and act.
I'm still sorry to say that I wouldnt recommend this story to anyone I know. But I WILL say, it REALLY is personal preference. If a snooty heroine and stiff dialogue doesn't bother you give it a try, you might like it.
I dislike leaving overly critical reviews, so I hope this one comes across as objective rather than glaringly harsh. I have read one other book by this author and that story I did enjoy. Although, I found that her characters talked and acted a little stiff for my preferences but it was otherwise an entertaining read. This particular story...not so much. I mostly skimmed the last half of the book. When it first started out the prologue grabbed my attention, but shortly after I lost interest. But I pushed through hoping it would get better. Sadly, It didn't.
I found the heroine to be a snob and frankly kind of prissy. I like the hero and a few other characters but the heroine I just couldn't get past. For me she ruined the whole story and once again I found the characters and the dialogue overly stiff.
On a positive note...there is one aspect that I really like about this author. She writes excellent character descriptions; I get a great physical sense of how the characters look and act.
I'm still sorry to say that I wouldnt recommend this story to anyone I know. But I WILL say, it REALLY is personal preference. If a snooty heroine and stiff dialogue doesn't bother you give it a try, you might like it.
December 5, 2019
I really liked this story; the H Thomas was almost damn near perfect, and the villain was bat shit...*claps* I had originally planned on reading the next 2 - 3 books in the series, but after getting wind of the demise of one of the main characters, along with the uber-bitch also getting her own HEA story, I've decided to pass. I know that in real life, bad/sad things happen to good people, but that doesn't mean that I want to read about it.
'The Bride Wore Blue' is a good romance read though. 3.5 stars.
'The Bride Wore Blue' is a good romance read though. 3.5 stars.
April 20, 2015
Meh.
This story could have been better.
I found some parts of this story extremely repetitive. For example: how many times do we have to read detailed descriptions of the taste of the water from the pump room in bath? Really?! We get it. It's gross. Let's move on to something interesting and not boring, thanks. Walking around the room. Ok, thanks, they did a turn of the room. Oh, they're walking the room again today? The same room? Today too? Should we drink the water again today? And how does the water taste? Terrible? Surprise surprise! And does the Hero like the Heronie in blue? Tell me again!
Sorry, I blanked out there for a minute.
I honestly didn't hate this book. I just didn't love it. I just wish it was better.
This story could have been better.
I found some parts of this story extremely repetitive. For example: how many times do we have to read detailed descriptions of the taste of the water from the pump room in bath? Really?! We get it. It's gross. Let's move on to something interesting and not boring, thanks. Walking around the room. Ok, thanks, they did a turn of the room. Oh, they're walking the room again today? The same room? Today too? Should we drink the water again today? And how does the water taste? Terrible? Surprise surprise! And does the Hero like the Heronie in blue? Tell me again!
Sorry, I blanked out there for a minute.
I honestly didn't hate this book. I just didn't love it. I just wish it was better.
October 26, 2021
AFTER RE READING 10/25/21 I AM TAKING AWAY ONE STAR!! THE ENDING WAS ABRUPT!!
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed The Bride Wore Blue. I don't usually like what I refer to as triangle love stories with widows and widowers who are still in love with there deceased spouse. But the The Bride Wore Blue was really really good. If I have one complaint it would be the heroine Felicity acts much younger then a 24 yr old widower, she is immature and childish at times. However, Felicity will grow on you.
The story begins when a young man of 20 Thomas Moreland was attacked by a thief who stabbed him and stole all of his money. Thomas was on his way to to India to make his fortune. Felicity Pembroke Harrison was on her way to her betroth Capt. Micheal Harrison when they discover Micheal bleeding an severely injured from a knife wound. They stop to help him and he immediately falls in love with her. Felicity goes on to marry Capt. Harrison but he is later killed. Whats not explained until the middle of the book is how he died. After 6 years Thomas Moreland has returned from India with his sister Diane too Bath with his fortune. Thomas is in search of the beautiful women that saved his life all those years ago. He knows she is a widower and has plans of seduction on his mine. Wait! there is a Colonel Gordon who is obsessed with Felictiy and has been for over 6 yrs years. He doesn't like this new upstart Mr. Moreland moving in on what he believes is his territory Felicity.
The story is full of colorful well written characters and the love story between Thomas and Felicity moves well and is believable. I liked the fact that the author Cheryl Bolen did not put her attention on Capt. Micheal Harrison the deceased spouse of Felicity. I do believe that Felicity mourned her husband way too long. I would Highly Recommend The Bride Wore Blue and right now it is free on Amazon which is a plus for a story I would have bought!!
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed The Bride Wore Blue. I don't usually like what I refer to as triangle love stories with widows and widowers who are still in love with there deceased spouse. But the The Bride Wore Blue was really really good. If I have one complaint it would be the heroine Felicity acts much younger then a 24 yr old widower, she is immature and childish at times. However, Felicity will grow on you.
The story begins when a young man of 20 Thomas Moreland was attacked by a thief who stabbed him and stole all of his money. Thomas was on his way to to India to make his fortune. Felicity Pembroke Harrison was on her way to her betroth Capt. Micheal Harrison when they discover Micheal bleeding an severely injured from a knife wound. They stop to help him and he immediately falls in love with her. Felicity goes on to marry Capt. Harrison but he is later killed. Whats not explained until the middle of the book is how he died. After 6 years Thomas Moreland has returned from India with his sister Diane too Bath with his fortune. Thomas is in search of the beautiful women that saved his life all those years ago. He knows she is a widower and has plans of seduction on his mine. Wait! there is a Colonel Gordon who is obsessed with Felictiy and has been for over 6 yrs years. He doesn't like this new upstart Mr. Moreland moving in on what he believes is his territory Felicity.
The story is full of colorful well written characters and the love story between Thomas and Felicity moves well and is believable. I liked the fact that the author Cheryl Bolen did not put her attention on Capt. Micheal Harrison the deceased spouse of Felicity. I do believe that Felicity mourned her husband way too long. I would Highly Recommend The Bride Wore Blue and right now it is free on Amazon which is a plus for a story I would have bought!!
August 4, 2013
The Bride Who Wore Blue is first book in The Brides of Bath Series book 1 and I loved it!
This is a lovely and charming well written regency historical romance about a woman Felicity who is no damsel in distress as she saves Thomas some years before, but unbeknown to her he has held a torch for her the entire time. They meet again as they both move to Bath and now that he is wealthy goes about wooing her in all the wrong ways! Talk about striking out. Then there is a cast of characters the unruly siblings of Felicity's and there is also a evil villain stalking Felicity in their mist!
This is the first book in the Bath book series as characters from the future books appear in this book as well. This book has many twist and turns and moves very fast paced as there is a bit of mystery and suspense as well as a love story which made it a very exciting and interesting read. I enjoyed it very much.
This is a lovely and charming well written regency historical romance about a woman Felicity who is no damsel in distress as she saves Thomas some years before, but unbeknown to her he has held a torch for her the entire time. They meet again as they both move to Bath and now that he is wealthy goes about wooing her in all the wrong ways! Talk about striking out. Then there is a cast of characters the unruly siblings of Felicity's and there is also a evil villain stalking Felicity in their mist!
This is the first book in the Bath book series as characters from the future books appear in this book as well. This book has many twist and turns and moves very fast paced as there is a bit of mystery and suspense as well as a love story which made it a very exciting and interesting read. I enjoyed it very much.
October 16, 2021
Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Wonderful: 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Primeiro a história é boa, mas sério, só não me ganhou por alguns pontos que me deixaram com muitas vontades de bater em alguém.. 🤣🤣
Thomas Moreland e Felicity Harrison
O casal é adorável, tirando o fato de que Felicity estava quase, mas muito quase sendo morta por mim... Precisa ser tão burrinha.. 🤣🤣🤣 Juro como pode ser tão boba, e não perceber o que está na frente dela... 🤣🤣
Thomas é um amor, um homem apaixonado pela sua salvadora, desde o momento em que a viu, e por anos guardou esse amor, e quando finalmente tem a chance de vivê-lo, quase o perde pela idiotice de Felicity que não percebe que ele é, e interpreta todas as ações dele como erradas...
Felicity é uma viúva que pretende não se apaixonar, mas quando Mr. Moreland chega tudo muda, ele tente sentimentos por ele, mas deseja não ter, porém quase o perde por suas burradas. Deixando de perceber que existe um grande vilão perto dela...
A sorte dela é que Thomas a ama muito, e sempre está pensando no bem dela, e fica de olho em tudo para evitar que o pior aconteça, e foi por um segundo que não ocorreu uma desgraça...
Mas fora isso, o livro foi divertido...
Happy reading, and until the next reading... 😘😘
February 10, 2015
This was a story that sparked all of my emotions. I wept, I laughed, I cringed, and a few times I wanted to bang my head into the wall over Felicity's thinking.
This is the story of Thomas Moreland, a New Money man, self-made wealth that he was not born into. He met Felicity one night after he had been robbed, stabbed, and left for dead. Felicity was on her way to be married to Captain Michael Harrison. She should not have stopped to help the wounded stranger -- he might have just been playing possum in order to do her harm -- but Felicity refused to leave someone behind to die. She gives aid to Thomas, and Felicity's Captain pays Thomas' way to India and his future. Thomas, though, has fallen in love. He knows Felicity will never be his but he works hard for his fortune, and that hope that someday he might meet a young lady like the one who saved his life.
When Felicity and Thomas meet again four years later, she is a widow who has refused to give up both mourning for her husband, and his memory. Thomas is not unsympathetic but he realises he now has a chance to make Felicity his. He is now a man of fortune but he knows he cannot enter into the society of Old Money without connections. Felicity can help him, and he has the wherewithal to not only help her shed her widow's weeds, but to help her brother and sister.
Felicity questions Thomas' motives, and her questioning thoughts become harder to listen to as her heart begins to fall for Thomas. She does not want to let go of her husband's memory but she is a young woman, and a very handsome, intelligent, and intriguing man has caught her eye.
The main characters, and the secondary characters are very well written. Ms. Bolen brings each one to intimate life as their days and nights pass. A rather unexpected character was little Jaime -- a lame boy who plays outside the millinery where his mother works. It would be lovely to read a novella exploring Jaime's life after having encountered his benefactor. How will his life change? Will he go to school? Fall in love?
The Purple Widow and the Lame Colonel were fascinating. I shall not say any more as they are not just secondary acquaintances on the fringe of this story.
Definitely enjoyable, and now I cannot wait to read the story of Felicity's brother George.
This is the story of Thomas Moreland, a New Money man, self-made wealth that he was not born into. He met Felicity one night after he had been robbed, stabbed, and left for dead. Felicity was on her way to be married to Captain Michael Harrison. She should not have stopped to help the wounded stranger -- he might have just been playing possum in order to do her harm -- but Felicity refused to leave someone behind to die. She gives aid to Thomas, and Felicity's Captain pays Thomas' way to India and his future. Thomas, though, has fallen in love. He knows Felicity will never be his but he works hard for his fortune, and that hope that someday he might meet a young lady like the one who saved his life.
When Felicity and Thomas meet again four years later, she is a widow who has refused to give up both mourning for her husband, and his memory. Thomas is not unsympathetic but he realises he now has a chance to make Felicity his. He is now a man of fortune but he knows he cannot enter into the society of Old Money without connections. Felicity can help him, and he has the wherewithal to not only help her shed her widow's weeds, but to help her brother and sister.
Felicity questions Thomas' motives, and her questioning thoughts become harder to listen to as her heart begins to fall for Thomas. She does not want to let go of her husband's memory but she is a young woman, and a very handsome, intelligent, and intriguing man has caught her eye.
The main characters, and the secondary characters are very well written. Ms. Bolen brings each one to intimate life as their days and nights pass. A rather unexpected character was little Jaime -- a lame boy who plays outside the millinery where his mother works. It would be lovely to read a novella exploring Jaime's life after having encountered his benefactor. How will his life change? Will he go to school? Fall in love?
The Purple Widow and the Lame Colonel were fascinating. I shall not say any more as they are not just secondary acquaintances on the fringe of this story.
Definitely enjoyable, and now I cannot wait to read the story of Felicity's brother George.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 31, 2017
“Friendship is the first rung on the climb to love.”
Twenty-four-year-old Felicity Harrison nee Pembroke is an angel of mercy. This position was quite accidentally acquired when she selflessly saved a stranger. Thomas Moreland was the victim of a highway robbery and left for dead with a stomach wound that could soon prove fatal.
After spending the last six years amassing his fortune in India, Thomas has now returned to England, hopefully being accepted in gentle society. He buys Winston Hall, an adjoining property to Hornsby Manor, the Pembroke estate. Felicity has long forgotten her part in the rescue of the stranger, six years earlier, was now living the life of a widow in black since her husband’s untimely death a few years earlier. With his fortune now amassed, his only goal now is to conquer the savior and love of his life, Felicity Harrison.
This mission proves more daunting that he expected but tenaciously pursues the young widow. Will he succeed in his endeavors to liberate the widow from her mourning weeds? Will he tell her of their past or will she remember it herself?
Thomas Moreland is a man ahead of his time. The general transformation from inherited of the titled to the earned wealth of the merchant’s and industrialist’s class. I found this tale quite enjoyable. The characters are very endearing and the social interactions of the local society are very interesting; in a mundane way. A juxtaposition can clearly be made to this story and other better-known works in this genre. Like Georgette Heyer and Kathleen Lindsay, Cheryl Bolen succeeds in relating rectitude of the times; with a little more sexual spice than was the norm during the first half of the Twentieth Century.
Twenty-four-year-old Felicity Harrison nee Pembroke is an angel of mercy. This position was quite accidentally acquired when she selflessly saved a stranger. Thomas Moreland was the victim of a highway robbery and left for dead with a stomach wound that could soon prove fatal.
After spending the last six years amassing his fortune in India, Thomas has now returned to England, hopefully being accepted in gentle society. He buys Winston Hall, an adjoining property to Hornsby Manor, the Pembroke estate. Felicity has long forgotten her part in the rescue of the stranger, six years earlier, was now living the life of a widow in black since her husband’s untimely death a few years earlier. With his fortune now amassed, his only goal now is to conquer the savior and love of his life, Felicity Harrison.
This mission proves more daunting that he expected but tenaciously pursues the young widow. Will he succeed in his endeavors to liberate the widow from her mourning weeds? Will he tell her of their past or will she remember it herself?
Thomas Moreland is a man ahead of his time. The general transformation from inherited of the titled to the earned wealth of the merchant’s and industrialist’s class. I found this tale quite enjoyable. The characters are very endearing and the social interactions of the local society are very interesting; in a mundane way. A juxtaposition can clearly be made to this story and other better-known works in this genre. Like Georgette Heyer and Kathleen Lindsay, Cheryl Bolen succeeds in relating rectitude of the times; with a little more sexual spice than was the norm during the first half of the Twentieth Century.
April 18, 2012
It's a real treat to see authors such as Ms. Bolen release their print backlists as eBooks. The Brides of Bath series is a wonderful series of fully developed and well written romances. (So many of the current eBooks read as though they were rushed to be released, and others are rather amateurishly written.) It is a pleasure to read books of this quality.
The Bride Wore Blue is the first of the four-book series, and all are highly recommended. I read the series when it was first released in paperback, and I have just finished rereading the fourth installment (To Take This Lord—originally titled An Improper Proposal). I think I enjoyed them even more the second time around.
The Bride Wore Blue is the first of the four-book series, and all are highly recommended. I read the series when it was first released in paperback, and I have just finished rereading the fourth installment (To Take This Lord—originally titled An Improper Proposal). I think I enjoyed them even more the second time around.
December 19, 2011
I enjoyed the plot of the book and the characters were interesting. I did think that Felicity was very judgmental and almost always jumped instantly to the wrong conclusions which became annoying. I liked Thomas Moreland though and the other cast of characters.
September 4, 2019
This review is of “The Bride Wore Blue”, book #1 in the “The Brides of Bath” series by Cheryl Bolen.
The book begins rather ignominiously for the hero of the book, Thomas Moreland. Having been waylaid by highwaymen, Moreland has been stabbed, had his legs broken and is in very bad shape, having been left on the road to die. Thomas is rescued by Felicity Pembroke, the heroine of the book. In a bit of irony, Thomas is a working man with no money, and Felicity is from a rich family.
Fast forward six years, and things are very different. Felicity, who lives with her ne’er-do-well brother, George, and their sister, Glee, are in significant financial straits; this is due to their late father and George’s gaming addiction, and the death of Felicity’s husband, Captain Michael Harrison, on the peninsula. There may be hope for them.
That hope comes in the form of the now very wealthy Thomas, who, in exchange for introducing his sister, Diana, into Bath society, will take care of the Pembroke family debt and provide for the family. Felicity reluctantly agrees.
As they begin to spend time together, Felicity and Thomas start to develop feelings for each other, but multiple factors get in their way: her frenemy, Carlotta Ennis, who is also attracted to Thomas; Colonel Benchley Gordon, who is also pursuing Felicity, and who has multiple skeletons in his closet; malicious, untrue gossip about Thomas’ past in India; Glee, running off to get married; this is stopped by Felicity and Thomas, and Lady Catherine Bullen, who conspires with Gordon to try to destroy Thomas. However, Lady Catherine backs off her plans.
As the book goes on, Felicity and Thomas start to realize they actually are attracted to each other, and George offers for Glee’s hand (and the rest of her, of course). Thomas agrees, on the condition that George shows that he has changed his ways, which he has so far.
Later, on a picnic, Felicity and Thomas make love, after which Felicity shuns Thomas, thinking that he thinks her a wanton woman. She later comes to realize that Thomas does, in fact, love her deeply. However, before he can press his suit, Gordon kidnaps Felicity and tries to force her to marry him, Thomas arrives to prevent the marriage, a violent confrontation occurs, and Gordon is killed. Soon after, there is a double wedding: Glee and George and Felicity and Thomas, and both couples have their Happily Ever After.
Upside: Felicity and Thomas are nice characters.
Downside: Unfortunately in this case, nice also equates to boring. The only character with any real pepper is Carlotta, who-spoiler alert-will be the heroine of a book later in the series. The other primary characters-Felicity, Thomas, Glee, George, Diana, Gordon-are flat as pancakes. This partially has to do with the setting of Regency England, and some to do with Ms. Bolen’s writing style, which doesn’t engender much enthusiasm. There is almost zero chemistry between Felicity and Thomas, or Diana and George. This is not a slow burn romance, this is a stove off romance!
At times, I found Felicity to be a bit of a ninny. First, she thinks Thomas is only in love with her out of gratitude for saving his life and refuses to see or speak to him; then, after they make love, she shuns him again, thinking he only wishes to “do the right thing” by her. Very annoying.
Sex: One scene where Felicity and Thomas have sex in the ruins of an area while on a picnic. The scene is not graphic.
Violence: Thomas is assaulted three times in the book, but manages to survive all of the attacks. At the end of the book, Gordon tries to rape Felicity. Thomas prevents that from happening and George shoots Gordon.
Bottom Line: “The Bride Wore Blue” is not a bad book, just a really boring one.
The book begins rather ignominiously for the hero of the book, Thomas Moreland. Having been waylaid by highwaymen, Moreland has been stabbed, had his legs broken and is in very bad shape, having been left on the road to die. Thomas is rescued by Felicity Pembroke, the heroine of the book. In a bit of irony, Thomas is a working man with no money, and Felicity is from a rich family.
Fast forward six years, and things are very different. Felicity, who lives with her ne’er-do-well brother, George, and their sister, Glee, are in significant financial straits; this is due to their late father and George’s gaming addiction, and the death of Felicity’s husband, Captain Michael Harrison, on the peninsula. There may be hope for them.
That hope comes in the form of the now very wealthy Thomas, who, in exchange for introducing his sister, Diana, into Bath society, will take care of the Pembroke family debt and provide for the family. Felicity reluctantly agrees.
As they begin to spend time together, Felicity and Thomas start to develop feelings for each other, but multiple factors get in their way: her frenemy, Carlotta Ennis, who is also attracted to Thomas; Colonel Benchley Gordon, who is also pursuing Felicity, and who has multiple skeletons in his closet; malicious, untrue gossip about Thomas’ past in India; Glee, running off to get married; this is stopped by Felicity and Thomas, and Lady Catherine Bullen, who conspires with Gordon to try to destroy Thomas. However, Lady Catherine backs off her plans.
As the book goes on, Felicity and Thomas start to realize they actually are attracted to each other, and George offers for Glee’s hand (and the rest of her, of course). Thomas agrees, on the condition that George shows that he has changed his ways, which he has so far.
Later, on a picnic, Felicity and Thomas make love, after which Felicity shuns Thomas, thinking that he thinks her a wanton woman. She later comes to realize that Thomas does, in fact, love her deeply. However, before he can press his suit, Gordon kidnaps Felicity and tries to force her to marry him, Thomas arrives to prevent the marriage, a violent confrontation occurs, and Gordon is killed. Soon after, there is a double wedding: Glee and George and Felicity and Thomas, and both couples have their Happily Ever After.
Upside: Felicity and Thomas are nice characters.
Downside: Unfortunately in this case, nice also equates to boring. The only character with any real pepper is Carlotta, who-spoiler alert-will be the heroine of a book later in the series. The other primary characters-Felicity, Thomas, Glee, George, Diana, Gordon-are flat as pancakes. This partially has to do with the setting of Regency England, and some to do with Ms. Bolen’s writing style, which doesn’t engender much enthusiasm. There is almost zero chemistry between Felicity and Thomas, or Diana and George. This is not a slow burn romance, this is a stove off romance!
At times, I found Felicity to be a bit of a ninny. First, she thinks Thomas is only in love with her out of gratitude for saving his life and refuses to see or speak to him; then, after they make love, she shuns him again, thinking he only wishes to “do the right thing” by her. Very annoying.
Sex: One scene where Felicity and Thomas have sex in the ruins of an area while on a picnic. The scene is not graphic.
Violence: Thomas is assaulted three times in the book, but manages to survive all of the attacks. At the end of the book, Gordon tries to rape Felicity. Thomas prevents that from happening and George shoots Gordon.
Bottom Line: “The Bride Wore Blue” is not a bad book, just a really boring one.
July 17, 2018
Felicity still mourns the death of her husband four years after he is gone. Along with this her farther gambled away the family money before he died and left Felicitys rakish brother to follow in his footsteps. She is approached by a rich commoner who wants access to the ton in exchange for paying of her families debts.
Thomas first met Felicity when she saved his life in the side of the road as she was going to meet her husband. She helps him on his journey to India and forgets him. Thomas does not forget, once he has made his money and come back to England he seeks her out.
There were more twists I was expecting and I like Bolen's writing style.
Thomas first met Felicity when she saved his life in the side of the road as she was going to meet her husband. She helps him on his journey to India and forgets him. Thomas does not forget, once he has made his money and come back to England he seeks her out.
There were more twists I was expecting and I like Bolen's writing style.
August 15, 2021
The Bride Wore Blue (The Brides of Bath Book 1)
The love story of Thomas and Felicity. Felicity save Thomas' life six year ago. He has work hard to become rich because of his love for her. When he return for India he learn she is how a widow. Can he win her love.
Felicity is a widow, her husband die six year ago and she still wears black. Her family is in dire need of money because her father and brother are gamblers and womanizing. When Thomas officers her a deal where she introduce his sister into Society for him to paid off their debts. Will she accept his deal? Great story.it's
The love story of Thomas and Felicity. Felicity save Thomas' life six year ago. He has work hard to become rich because of his love for her. When he return for India he learn she is how a widow. Can he win her love.
Felicity is a widow, her husband die six year ago and she still wears black. Her family is in dire need of money because her father and brother are gamblers and womanizing. When Thomas officers her a deal where she introduce his sister into Society for him to paid off their debts. Will she accept his deal? Great story.it's
November 22, 2013
Felicity Pembroke, shortly before her marriage, saves Thomas Moreland after he's been stabbed and robbed. He knows her name but she doesn't know his. They move on like ships in the night. She marries and he makes a fortune in India...but he's never forgotten the angel that saved him and comes back to win her after her husband dies.
I was totally on board with this and couldn't wait to see how it played out, but I'm almost halfway through and can't continue.
Felicity, now widowed, is trying to take care of her younger brother and sister. The sister at 17 or so is flighty and immature and her brother only a touch younger than she, is irresponsible and gambles their money away. Here I like Felicity. She strong and intelligent and working very hard to keep the family intact despite her sibling's attempts to ruin them. Thomas learns of her problems and buys the brother's vouchers so he can approach Felicity and convince her to help introduce his 18 year old sister into Bath society. That's part of his plan to win her.
Thomas is an ass. He swoops in, buys her complacency because she can't afford to say no, dictates everything to her like he's king with no discussion, and never once tells her how they met. Why? It's not as if they have a scandalous past. In fact, Felicity would likely be pleased to have met him again after all this time. Instead, she's angry at him, and rightfully so, because he treats her like a child. I'm next stunned when all of a sudden she falls for him because he helped her out one time despite hearing something horrible about Thomas's past (it's a lie but she doesn't know that).
But of course to pump up the drama, you have a pair manipulating Felicity and trying to ruin Thomas. Necessary I suppose because the the secret doesn't make sense and the story needs a distraction.
But most of it comes back to the fact that Thomas is keeping this secret and there is no reason for him to keep it. I know the secret will be revealed at some point. Maybe Felicity will be happy, maybe she'll have some ridiculous reason to be angry with him about it (besides the rightful anger that he lied to her all this time) but I just don't care.
I was totally on board with this and couldn't wait to see how it played out, but I'm almost halfway through and can't continue.
Felicity, now widowed, is trying to take care of her younger brother and sister. The sister at 17 or so is flighty and immature and her brother only a touch younger than she, is irresponsible and gambles their money away. Here I like Felicity. She strong and intelligent and working very hard to keep the family intact despite her sibling's attempts to ruin them. Thomas learns of her problems and buys the brother's vouchers so he can approach Felicity and convince her to help introduce his 18 year old sister into Bath society. That's part of his plan to win her.
Thomas is an ass. He swoops in, buys her complacency because she can't afford to say no, dictates everything to her like he's king with no discussion, and never once tells her how they met. Why? It's not as if they have a scandalous past. In fact, Felicity would likely be pleased to have met him again after all this time. Instead, she's angry at him, and rightfully so, because he treats her like a child. I'm next stunned when all of a sudden she falls for him because he helped her out one time despite hearing something horrible about Thomas's past (it's a lie but she doesn't know that).
But of course to pump up the drama, you have a pair manipulating Felicity and trying to ruin Thomas. Necessary I suppose because the the secret doesn't make sense and the story needs a distraction.
But most of it comes back to the fact that Thomas is keeping this secret and there is no reason for him to keep it. I know the secret will be revealed at some point. Maybe Felicity will be happy, maybe she'll have some ridiculous reason to be angry with him about it (besides the rightful anger that he lied to her all this time) but I just don't care.
December 9, 2015
This is the first book in the Brides of Bath, and also the first book I’ve read by this author.
Felicity Pembroke Harrington is a widow, her husband having been killed while he was serving in the army. Her brother, George Pembroke, Viscount Sedgewick, seems to be following in the footsteps of his father with his drinking, gambling and wenching. Their father left them with more debts than they were able to pay and they have had to lease their family home, Hornsby Manor. Their youngest sister, Glee, is 17 and hopes to marry, but without a substantial dowry, will have to depend on her beauty and charm to attract a wealthy suitor. As for Felicity, she intends to remain true to Michael's memory and love and remain a widow forever.
Thomas Moreland and his sister are children of a bookseller. Thomas went to India to make his fortune and indeed, was quite successful. Now he has returned to England and makes arrangements to meet and woo Felicity, who had saved his life years before.
But Felicity already has one suitor, the retired Colonel Gordon, and he has no intention of giving up, especially since he murdered Felicity’s husband six years ago!
This book was charming and enjoyable if a bit shallow as to character development and simplistic in plot. The hero/heroine are perfect and the villain is perfectly evil. Nonetheless, it makes a pleasant way to pass a few idle hours.
Felicity Pembroke Harrington is a widow, her husband having been killed while he was serving in the army. Her brother, George Pembroke, Viscount Sedgewick, seems to be following in the footsteps of his father with his drinking, gambling and wenching. Their father left them with more debts than they were able to pay and they have had to lease their family home, Hornsby Manor. Their youngest sister, Glee, is 17 and hopes to marry, but without a substantial dowry, will have to depend on her beauty and charm to attract a wealthy suitor. As for Felicity, she intends to remain true to Michael's memory and love and remain a widow forever.
Thomas Moreland and his sister are children of a bookseller. Thomas went to India to make his fortune and indeed, was quite successful. Now he has returned to England and makes arrangements to meet and woo Felicity, who had saved his life years before.
But Felicity already has one suitor, the retired Colonel Gordon, and he has no intention of giving up, especially since he murdered Felicity’s husband six years ago!
This book was charming and enjoyable if a bit shallow as to character development and simplistic in plot. The hero/heroine are perfect and the villain is perfectly evil. Nonetheless, it makes a pleasant way to pass a few idle hours.
March 15, 2012
I enjoyed this slightly predictable, but sweet Regency romance set in Bath, England. Felicity Harrison is a widow living in Bath with her brother, George (Viscount Sedgewick), and her younger sister Glee. She has been courted by Colonel Gordon for several years, but she is determined to continue mourning her husband, still wearing her widow’s black even though it has been years since his death. When extremely wealthy merchant Thomas Moreland arrives in Bath with his sister Diana, he negotiates a deal with Felicity and her brother where he will pay off their debts if they will sponsor him and his sister in society. The story progresses as Thomas also courts Felicity, with a bit more results than the Colonel, but Felicity keeps changing her mind about Thomas. Each time he thinks he’s making progress, something happens and she refuses to see him. After about the third time of that, I felt it was getting a little repetitious. I thought the one love scene was a bit rushed and not very romantic, but it was pretty tame as love scenes go. I liked the romance between George and Diana, and her sister Glee was a fun secondary character. All in all, this story was worth reading if you enjoy Regency romance.
November 23, 2014
It was a cute book. I enjoyed how there was a story, rather than just an excuse for steamy sex as I have found in other historical romances. It was well written though of course predictable. It follows a typical romance formula which is fine but if you think you are in for some deep mystery, you are fooling yourself. I don't think the author intended for that to be a huge part of the story anyway, rather just a part of the explanation of the colonel and his obsession. It was a free book and not the worst way to spend a few hours reading. I guess I never look for them to be super deep and life changing. Sometimes I just read for entertainment and this fit the bill.
November 18, 2017
The Bride Who Wore Blue is first book in The Brides of Bath Series book 1 and I loved it!
This one starts out interestingly,On a very dark night, Thomas was left for dead on the side of a road. Felicity came by in her carriage , rescued him and saved his life. six years later, and life has changed drastically for both ..
...i love d Victorian & Regency era so stories written around those times am passionate about & if d author like Cheryl is good den u r captured ...
The only drawback in dis story is Felicity still wearing black even 4yrs after d death of her husband..it didnt made sense. Otherwise a well written story ,presentation good , not boring.
This one starts out interestingly,On a very dark night, Thomas was left for dead on the side of a road. Felicity came by in her carriage , rescued him and saved his life. six years later, and life has changed drastically for both ..
...i love d Victorian & Regency era so stories written around those times am passionate about & if d author like Cheryl is good den u r captured ...
The only drawback in dis story is Felicity still wearing black even 4yrs after d death of her husband..it didnt made sense. Otherwise a well written story ,presentation good , not boring.
April 8, 2015
Ok if U just need something to read. Predictable and cliche and lots of unnecessary sentences like the author thinks the reader is dumb. Like there will be three sentences showing how a character hates going to parties, for example, and then there will be this horrible sentence like, "she hates going to parties." And I'm like "duh." I got it the first time. I made up that example but you know...
May 16, 2015
Wonderful love story...
I love a great historical love story, and this is a must read. It's filled with action and adventure. I stayed on the edge of my seat, especially at the last half of the book. I can get a full night's sleep now that I have finished this beautiful love story. Goodnight:))
I love a great historical love story, and this is a must read. It's filled with action and adventure. I stayed on the edge of my seat, especially at the last half of the book. I can get a full night's sleep now that I have finished this beautiful love story. Goodnight:))
May 5, 2019
OPINION OF BOOK: This historical romance, set in Bath England was a delight to read. Felicity was a charming widow who was doing her best by her younger siblings since her father’s death. The characters are well written and engaging. They jumped off the page and were in no way the run of the mill blah blah blah. Although I have to admit the hero of the story was good at absolutely everything. He was so sweet he made my teeth hurt. It would have been nice if he had been a little more realistically flawed. The plot of the story weaves around in a delicate knot. I was never sure when one of the characters tugged on something which way things were going to go. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book.
DO I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK: Yes I recommend this book
SPOILER SECTION (WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT): Felicity saves the life of a stranger on a road outside of London, when he had been robbed and left for dead. She was on her way to marry her beloved before he was shipped off to battle. Six years later, she has been widowed for four years and is still wearing her widow’s weeds. In the wake of her father’s death and gambling debts their family has been left on the poor end of the aristocratic spectrum. A newly rich gentleman, Thomas returned from India, approaches her with an offer to solve her family money problems. He will pay off the family debts, along with paying them a monthly allowance of sorts. In exchange he wants her to lend her family’s respectability to his sister’s coming out to find a good match for her. Felicity doesn’t know that Not only does Thomas not only credits Felicity with saving his life but has carried a torch for her since. He only saw her for moments that night before he passed out but never forgot her. Now he has returned to save her and to return life to her dark world. When she finds out who he is and how they know each other she believes he is only there out of sense of gratitude. So, Thomas must convince her he has loved her all along. Colonel Gordon, who has been trying to win Felicity’s favor before she married is in the background plotting. She doesn’t know the evil that he has already committed to be close to her or how far he will go to get her as his own. When Gordon and Felicity’s husband were fighting together, he killed her husband and shot himself in the leg. He was furious when Thomas showed up and slipped into Felicity’s life so easily where he had been unable to. He lies to her to get her into his carriage on a trip to go see a dying a friend who supposedly heard the dying words of her husband. When they stop for food, he drugs her and plans to rape her and have a priest marry them while she is still unconscious. Thomas and Felicity’s brother arrive in time to save her honor and Gordon dies. Happy ending is had.
DO I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK: Yes I recommend this book
SPOILER SECTION (WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT): Felicity saves the life of a stranger on a road outside of London, when he had been robbed and left for dead. She was on her way to marry her beloved before he was shipped off to battle. Six years later, she has been widowed for four years and is still wearing her widow’s weeds. In the wake of her father’s death and gambling debts their family has been left on the poor end of the aristocratic spectrum. A newly rich gentleman, Thomas returned from India, approaches her with an offer to solve her family money problems. He will pay off the family debts, along with paying them a monthly allowance of sorts. In exchange he wants her to lend her family’s respectability to his sister’s coming out to find a good match for her. Felicity doesn’t know that Not only does Thomas not only credits Felicity with saving his life but has carried a torch for her since. He only saw her for moments that night before he passed out but never forgot her. Now he has returned to save her and to return life to her dark world. When she finds out who he is and how they know each other she believes he is only there out of sense of gratitude. So, Thomas must convince her he has loved her all along. Colonel Gordon, who has been trying to win Felicity’s favor before she married is in the background plotting. She doesn’t know the evil that he has already committed to be close to her or how far he will go to get her as his own. When Gordon and Felicity’s husband were fighting together, he killed her husband and shot himself in the leg. He was furious when Thomas showed up and slipped into Felicity’s life so easily where he had been unable to. He lies to her to get her into his carriage on a trip to go see a dying a friend who supposedly heard the dying words of her husband. When they stop for food, he drugs her and plans to rape her and have a priest marry them while she is still unconscious. Thomas and Felicity’s brother arrive in time to save her honor and Gordon dies. Happy ending is had.
September 15, 2024
An enjoyable interlude from today's daily grind! Made me crave high tea at the Savoy in London!
Cheryl Bolen does not disappoint when it comes to historical romance in beautiful settings. The Brides of Bath series, beginning with The Bride Wore Blue, is one such series. After reading the first in the series, I was ready to return to England to explore Bath. Cheryl Bolen well written novel makes the Old Pump Room and the Waters come alive. I couldn't help laughing, though, at how the patrons of the Baths continued to drink the waters daily while finding the taste disgusting!
The Bride Wore Blue, while focusing on the unusual romance between a widow Felicity Harrison and the "nouveau riche," Thomas Moreland, Cheryl Bolen did a wonderful job of introducing the other characters who would be featured later in the series. I believe her depiction of class differences between nobles and merchants demonstrates Cheryl's breath and depth of understanding and empathy for the history of the times. Yet, Cheryl Bolen manages to keep these issues from interfering with the romance and cozy feel of the story. There is a touch of mystery and suspense to this story, consistent with the style of the classic regency romances of the past, featuring a damsel in distress being rescued from pirates or highwaymen.
Overall, The Bride Wore Blue is an easy-to-read and entertaining novel. It is the type of book that makes you want to curl up in front of a fireplace on a miserable rainy day while sipping tea and enjoying scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam! Oh! Now I am craving High Tea at the Savoy again! I am off to read the rest of the series. See you in Bath at the Pump room!
Cheryl Bolen does not disappoint when it comes to historical romance in beautiful settings. The Brides of Bath series, beginning with The Bride Wore Blue, is one such series. After reading the first in the series, I was ready to return to England to explore Bath. Cheryl Bolen well written novel makes the Old Pump Room and the Waters come alive. I couldn't help laughing, though, at how the patrons of the Baths continued to drink the waters daily while finding the taste disgusting!
The Bride Wore Blue, while focusing on the unusual romance between a widow Felicity Harrison and the "nouveau riche," Thomas Moreland, Cheryl Bolen did a wonderful job of introducing the other characters who would be featured later in the series. I believe her depiction of class differences between nobles and merchants demonstrates Cheryl's breath and depth of understanding and empathy for the history of the times. Yet, Cheryl Bolen manages to keep these issues from interfering with the romance and cozy feel of the story. There is a touch of mystery and suspense to this story, consistent with the style of the classic regency romances of the past, featuring a damsel in distress being rescued from pirates or highwaymen.
Overall, The Bride Wore Blue is an easy-to-read and entertaining novel. It is the type of book that makes you want to curl up in front of a fireplace on a miserable rainy day while sipping tea and enjoying scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam! Oh! Now I am craving High Tea at the Savoy again! I am off to read the rest of the series. See you in Bath at the Pump room!
September 1, 2018
This book was HORRIBLE. Felicity was annoying, Thomas was an ass, and why did everyone hate on Carlotta?? From what I understand she's the protagonist in a later book in this series.
First and foremost: Thomas was a problem. I get falling for a woman who saved your life, but idolizing her for years and putting her on a pedestal so much that even she can't live up to your expectations of her is NOT a healthy basis for a relationship. Of course Thomas found her different when they met later because he never really knew her the first time! I hated how Felicity was made into the guilty party because she wasn't perfectly accommodating to this stranger who immediately brings up her brother's debts.
Most reviews for this book will express disdain for Felicity's behavior, and I completely understand. I don't think she was the worst character (looking at you, Thomas) but I don't like how she immediately turned on Carlotta when a handsome stranger rolls into town. The first couple of chapters makes them out to be friends, but then every time we read Felicity's inner thoughts she keeps judging Carlotta's behavior or the neckline of her gown. You know women are allowed to be friends, right?
I regret having wasted my time on this book. It was badly written, and I didn't like anyone. Would not recommend.
First and foremost: Thomas was a problem. I get falling for a woman who saved your life, but idolizing her for years and putting her on a pedestal so much that even she can't live up to your expectations of her is NOT a healthy basis for a relationship. Of course Thomas found her different when they met later because he never really knew her the first time! I hated how Felicity was made into the guilty party because she wasn't perfectly accommodating to this stranger who immediately brings up her brother's debts.
Most reviews for this book will express disdain for Felicity's behavior, and I completely understand. I don't think she was the worst character (looking at you, Thomas) but I don't like how she immediately turned on Carlotta when a handsome stranger rolls into town. The first couple of chapters makes them out to be friends, but then every time we read Felicity's inner thoughts she keeps judging Carlotta's behavior or the neckline of her gown. You know women are allowed to be friends, right?
I regret having wasted my time on this book. It was badly written, and I didn't like anyone. Would not recommend.
July 8, 2017
I'm now a Recency Romance convert
I was never a big fan of emergency romance, but Cheryl Bolen has given me a new appreciation for the genre.
Thomas Moreland lay bleeding and dying in the road, a result of being stabbed in a robbery. He was on his way to make passage to India, but he knew that was no longer going to happen and he was going to die that night, cold and alone.
Then he was rescued by the most beautiful woman, who tended him, got him the best doctor and who then went on to ask her betrothed to give him work and safe passage on his ship.
Felicity Harrison is a young widow, still wearing black, even though her husband, Michael, has been gone these four years past and unbeknownst to her, the new owner of the manor is none other than the young man whose life she saved those years ago.
He has loved her for so long and now that she's a widow, Michael can profess his love for her.
Two things he hadn't banked on though, her love and loyalty to her dead husband, and Colonel Morgan, who resented Moreland's very presence. He was going to thwart his plans to have the young widow for his own, and the Colonel had waited too long to let that happen.
Treachery, plotting and, mayhap, even murder are afoot in this well written novel.
I was never a big fan of emergency romance, but Cheryl Bolen has given me a new appreciation for the genre.
Thomas Moreland lay bleeding and dying in the road, a result of being stabbed in a robbery. He was on his way to make passage to India, but he knew that was no longer going to happen and he was going to die that night, cold and alone.
Then he was rescued by the most beautiful woman, who tended him, got him the best doctor and who then went on to ask her betrothed to give him work and safe passage on his ship.
Felicity Harrison is a young widow, still wearing black, even though her husband, Michael, has been gone these four years past and unbeknownst to her, the new owner of the manor is none other than the young man whose life she saved those years ago.
He has loved her for so long and now that she's a widow, Michael can profess his love for her.
Two things he hadn't banked on though, her love and loyalty to her dead husband, and Colonel Morgan, who resented Moreland's very presence. He was going to thwart his plans to have the young widow for his own, and the Colonel had waited too long to let that happen.
Treachery, plotting and, mayhap, even murder are afoot in this well written novel.
September 12, 2017
I thought this book was okay and rated it two stars because I found the heroine's constantly flip-flopping moods and thought processes to be unbelievable. This book took the trope of misunderstandings to a whole new level of crazy. First, she's still wearing black four years after the death of her husband, but then decides that she really didn't love him in the way she loves Thomas Moreland, the hero. Then, when she finds out he is the young man whose life she saved six years ago, she flips outs and get mad at him for what she thinks is deceitful for not telling her. She flips back and forth between being in love with Thomas to being upset with him over the craziest stuff. And I swore if the author called the hero a "nabob" once, she used it over a hundred times ... to the point of it being annoying and ridiculous. This was a free ebook I downloaded from BookBub, but I don't think I would spend my money on other books in the series.
May 7, 2017
Loved the book, loved the characters. Love it when there's several couples coming together who later each get a book of their own to tell their stories. However, in reading the previews for the rest of the books in the series, I learned that Diana, one of the loveliest, sweetest characters, has died. The beloved sister of the main character/hero of book 1, she and her new fiancé George were so perfect and happy together! I was looking so forward to seeing her/them again. I'm fine with angst and drama but this is just wrong. I won't be reading any more in this series. I wish I hadn't read the previews.
Anyway, the story was good if a little more contrived than I can usually stomach, with some pretty ridiculously twisted logic to further some plot points. (Ridiculous assumptions are made and misunderstandings abound, among many other examples.) Overall I enjoyed it.
3.5 stars.
Anyway, the story was good if a little more contrived than I can usually stomach, with some pretty ridiculously twisted logic to further some plot points. (Ridiculous assumptions are made and misunderstandings abound, among many other examples.) Overall I enjoyed it.
3.5 stars.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 26, 2018
Waiting six years for his love
Thomas was on his way to India when robbers stopped him on the road, robbed him and left him severely injured. Facility's carriage came along and saved his life. At the moment he fell in love with her. Six years later he comes to Bath with his sister, Diane. Felicity is n I w a widow and Thomas is determined to marry her. He has loved her for six years, but she doesn't remember ever meeting him. Colonel Gordon has also loved her and is determined to make her his no matter what he has to do to make her his.
Felicity is slowly falling in love with Thomas and the Colonel is becoming more and more obsessed with her, especially since he sees she is falling in love with Thomas. What will he do to make her his? Will Thomas be able to save her. This is a wonderful story that you will enjoy.
Thomas was on his way to India when robbers stopped him on the road, robbed him and left him severely injured. Facility's carriage came along and saved his life. At the moment he fell in love with her. Six years later he comes to Bath with his sister, Diane. Felicity is n I w a widow and Thomas is determined to marry her. He has loved her for six years, but she doesn't remember ever meeting him. Colonel Gordon has also loved her and is determined to make her his no matter what he has to do to make her his.
Felicity is slowly falling in love with Thomas and the Colonel is becoming more and more obsessed with her, especially since he sees she is falling in love with Thomas. What will he do to make her his? Will Thomas be able to save her. This is a wonderful story that you will enjoy.
October 6, 2018
The novel started well, but quickly degraded with scenes that were completely and ridiculously out-of-period.
For example, people NEVER addressed to each other by their Christian names unless in case of extreme intimacy (married) when speaking directly to the other (not in public). In this novel it's all over the place, sometimes the characters are great friends and speak to each other with their given name, then the next chapter they have a fight and go back to the titles or family names...
Another scene that does not make sense at all was when Mr. Moreland decides to make the woman he loves jealous by showing affection to her friend... This would have been very childish for a contemporary character, but totally uncharacteristic for a period of time where one's social reputation was extremely important.
For example, people NEVER addressed to each other by their Christian names unless in case of extreme intimacy (married) when speaking directly to the other (not in public). In this novel it's all over the place, sometimes the characters are great friends and speak to each other with their given name, then the next chapter they have a fight and go back to the titles or family names...
Another scene that does not make sense at all was when Mr. Moreland decides to make the woman he loves jealous by showing affection to her friend... This would have been very childish for a contemporary character, but totally uncharacteristic for a period of time where one's social reputation was extremely important.
August 21, 2021
Felicity Harrison, a widow for four years is still wearing black when Thomas Moreland moves to Bath after six long years in India making his fortune and all the time loving Felicity. A second romance develops in The Bride Wore Blue when Thomas's sister and Felicity's brother fall in love too.
A deceptive dark character is one of the problems to be overcome, Felicity's reluctance to stop wearing black in remembrance of her late husband and the social differences between the two families make for an interesting and exciting plot that brings Thomas and Felicity together. She has blue eyes and he loves seeing her wearing blue. I like a second chance romance, a historical romance with lots of conflict and some humor too and Cherly Bolen gives all that in The Bride Wore Blue.
A deceptive dark character is one of the problems to be overcome, Felicity's reluctance to stop wearing black in remembrance of her late husband and the social differences between the two families make for an interesting and exciting plot that brings Thomas and Felicity together. She has blue eyes and he loves seeing her wearing blue. I like a second chance romance, a historical romance with lots of conflict and some humor too and Cherly Bolen gives all that in The Bride Wore Blue.
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