A Poetess and an Heir: A Sweet Regency Romance

by Ann Hawthorne

A heroine seeking inspiration. A hero seeking wilderness. A summer in a secluded estate...

Felicity Deacon's darkly passionate poetry is known in the bookshops of London and the withdrawing rooms of noblewomen... until a mysterious tragedy robs her of any will to write. She accepts the invitation of a wealthy squire's widow, hoping the quiet summer away from the town will help her recuperate. However, the name of the country house is known to her - the place now belongs to a childhood friend who broke her heart...

Edmund Winters' life has been laid out for him by his ambitious he had to do whatever it takes to get away from his trade-bound roots and prove himself every inch a gentleman. If that requires marrying the haughty daughter of a local grandee, a loveless match is a small price to pay for acceptance by the ton . His youthful rebellion long forgotten, he is now planning to carry his late father's plans out. However, these are thrown into disarray when the living, breathing, and captivatingly beautiful reminder of that youthful rebellion arrives in Morwood Hall at his stepmother's invitation...

However dutiful and strait-laced Edmund is trying to be, he cannot quite get away from his true feelings. However, he doesn't know that Felicity is harbouring a dark secret...

Genres: Audiobook

129 pages, Paperback

Published August 31, 2023

Reviews

[Hannah Bennett]

This was such a great audiobook! First of all, the audiobook is read by the always fantastic Mary Jane Wells. Second, the audiobook is FREE on youtube!! And the book is absolutely sweet (kisses only) and such a unique romance with a circumstance that I don't think I have ever actually read in another historical romance.

I super recommend this for other historical romance lovers.

[Lina Bya]

A great book about forgiveness and second chances

[Evita]

If I’m in the mood for short, sweet and uncomplicated historical romance I will certainly return to Ann Hawthorne. Some of the plot points are a bit too contrive for my liking (like overdosing on opium which is totally brushed over) but I can forgive it because of the short length.
I really like Ann Hawthorne’s heroes that are often prim and proper, uncharismatic but honorabel and endearing men.
This book won’t be for you if you want the bodice ripping, soul shattering passion often associated with historical romance, but if you want a short book about two peoples romance based on friendship and mutual admiration, this is for you. I like both parts of the genre, but this is a great palette cleanser.

[R Evans]

This was highly readable with a well developed plot. The heroine is an 8nteresting character. Looked down upon because their family money came from trade, she is rejected by a well to do familiy even though their son appreciates her greatly. She is forced into a shameful position to keep her family solvent then gets the chance to return to the place she grew up. Will her secret be exposed? Will she be rejected? The book speaks oceans about the limited choices open to a working woman in regency times

[Carol]

A sweet read about two childhood friends who meet again when she visits his stepmother for a summer visit as a poetess. When all the misunderstandings and past mistakes are brought to light he realizes that he wants her as his wife despite what she went through after her father died years ago. After he follows the course of her protector and regains for her what she lost they enjoy their hea together

[Rebekah Carulli Hanson]

Love finds you no matter how long you wait. Reunited lovers and a man intent on rescuing his lost love.

[Moushmi Radhanpara]

It was a 2.5 read for me. I usually love these kinds of romances more but somehow this plot didn’t quite get to me.

[Suzette Stephens]

I enjoyed the scandal twist and was like, 'yes girl!', as she had words for her mother.

[Vivian]

I enjoyed this short and clean read from a new to me author. I'm looking forward to reading more from this author in the near future.