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At Home in Brighton
Six Missives
Miss Michelle Ellington despises the founder of a competing school for young ladies. Already, he has lured away two teachers and seems intent on wreaking havoc upon her school, all while the headmistress is away. She’s never met the man, but the few missives they’ve exchanged have told her exactly the sort of person he is—an underhanded cad.
Sir Miles Wentworth made a promise to his dying father and is driven to succeed. He'd be well on his way if he could just entice the reputable Miss Ellington to leave her current position and work for him. Unfortunately, her frigid reply makes it clear that his school would be the last place she’d ever seek employment.
When the pair encounter each other as strangers one evening, they form an instant connection. Smitten by the mysterious woman, Sir Miles sets out to romance her. What he soon discovers, however, is that the woman he is falling more in love with every day is the same woman who would like to make mincemeat of him.
Sir Miles Wentworth made a promise to his dying father and is driven to succeed. He'd be well on his way if he could just entice the reputable Miss Ellington to leave her current position and work for him. Unfortunately, her frigid reply makes it clear that his school would be the last place she’d ever seek employment.
When the pair encounter each other as strangers one evening, they form an instant connection. Smitten by the mysterious woman, Sir Miles sets out to romance her. What he soon discovers, however, is that the woman he is falling more in love with every day is the same woman who would like to make mincemeat of him.
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First published October 24, 2023
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Rachael Anderson
32 books1,803 followersA USA Today bestselling author of clean romance, Rachael Anderson is the mother of four and is pretty good at breaking up fights, or at least sending guilty parties to their rooms. She can't sing, doesn't dance, and despises tragedies. But she recently figured out how yeast works and can now make homemade bread, which she is really good at eating.
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November 19, 2023
I own all of this author’s OG books and call her one of the sweetest people I know. This is her new book. And oh that cover!!!
Chelle is trying to find teachers to fill the vacancies at her school. And Mr. Bancroft is stealing all her candidates. And her hope she happens to meet Went and has an instant connection. Has that ever happened to you? The connection part not the stealing.
Six letters push the story and the following chapters are the consequences from that missive. And I loved it. This is a book filled with the freedom to be who you wanted to be and trust completely. It’s also a story of forgiving when trust is shattered.
Both characters have such a playfulness about them that kept a smile on my face. I thought Went was such a swoony guy who had layers of depth that peeled back to a person worth loving.
I’m SO grateful that this author shared personal notes at the end of the book. This endears me to her even more and I am glad to see her back to writing again. Part of a series but totally stands alone.
Will Chelle be able to get over the hurt caused by Went’s words or will she miss out on love without his heart being heard? A great 4.5 stars for me.
Chelle is trying to find teachers to fill the vacancies at her school. And Mr. Bancroft is stealing all her candidates. And her hope she happens to meet Went and has an instant connection. Has that ever happened to you? The connection part not the stealing.
Six letters push the story and the following chapters are the consequences from that missive. And I loved it. This is a book filled with the freedom to be who you wanted to be and trust completely. It’s also a story of forgiving when trust is shattered.
Both characters have such a playfulness about them that kept a smile on my face. I thought Went was such a swoony guy who had layers of depth that peeled back to a person worth loving.
I’m SO grateful that this author shared personal notes at the end of the book. This endears me to her even more and I am glad to see her back to writing again. Part of a series but totally stands alone.
Will Chelle be able to get over the hurt caused by Went’s words or will she miss out on love without his heart being heard? A great 4.5 stars for me.
December 14, 2023
I keep wondering if it's me that's moving on from this genre, or if it's this genre that's moving on from me? 😂 Like, honestly (and I didn't realize this until just now), I usually don't love a meet-cute in historical fiction. And it feels like we get more of those than we used to, maybe? If you do love a meet-cute, then you'll likely enjoy this one.
November 21, 2023
This was just fine.
I really enjoyed the first book in this somewhat series (this book can be read as a standalone), Five Kisses. However I feel like everything that worked for me in that book, wasn't present here. Let me try to explain.
The premise of this book is that Chelle has been left to look after a school while the Headmistress is away taking care of family. Chelle, who never wanted this administrative role, feels extremely burdened when, on what feels like her watch, two teachers leave to go to a new competing school. She confronts the scheming Mr Bancroft (the new owner of said school) about his less than honourable approach for staffing his school. Mr Bancroft in response rejects any accusation of underhandedness, and the story is off.
As a premise, it's fine, but for the sake of comparison this was less compelling than Five Kisses. In that book by nature of the bet the two protagonists would have to interact, building natural anticipation into each of their interactions. Somehow with this, despite the obviously contentious start, there was nothing compelling Mr Bancroft and Chelle to interact any further, so there wasn't natural tension injected into the plot from just this premise. This is such a specific complaint to have I know, but I clearly didn't love this, and so this is me trying to piece together why.
All this to say that the initial meeting between Chelle and Mr Bancroft isn't related to the initial premise of the book. It's incidental. Which brings me to..Mr Bancroft, or Went (as we're introduced to him), meets Chelle when she's out catching rabbits one day. Because she is a woman of obvious fine breeding and beauty, and she's unique and curses and chases after rabbits, Went is immediately taken with her. If there's a tone to my words, it's marginally intentional. When I was reading this I remember musing that their whole meeting was giving strong "she's not like other girls vibes". In fact, I'm confident that was a notion even raised in Went's POV. But I parked the small "ugh" this caused me to feel because I felt it was early days and the story would improve and move past this premise. Since I finished the book and didn't love it, I feel confident to complain about it.
Okay back to their initial meeting, because I do feel that this is where the book lost me for good (although I didn't realise it in the moment). As my thinly veiled words indicated there wasn't anything compelling anchoring Chelle and Went in their interactions. What do I mean? Mmm. It felt cliched, and like every other interaction you've read in every other romance novel. There's banter, but it didn't draw me in, instead it just felt like banter for the sake of it. Nowhere in their conversation did I feel a deeper sense of connection or meaningful exchange. It felt empty in a way that didn't feel intentional. This is of course, where I have to state that while it didn't work for me, it doesn't mean it wouldn't work for others.
From here Went becomes essentially obsessed with Chelle and is determined to win her over. Chelle on her part is a determined spinster after losing someone she loved years prior. She's initially resistant but Went wears her down, until we get the third act conflict raised here because of Went's duplicitousness at the start of the book.
Okay let me state the rest of my complaints in broader strokes.
1) I never felt invested in Chelle and Went as a couple
This is obviously the death knell for a romance novel. I just never bought into the chemistry of these two characters and their interactions felt hollow to me. Even their banter felt forced. It felt like..and I'm quite proud of this..banter as a shortcut for meaningful connection. I didn't feel drawn into the banter. Went and Chelle, to my recollection, only had one deep conversation (apart from their conflict resolution) and even that felt emotionally rushed. Which brings me to..
2) Neither Went or Chelle felt completely developed
Chelle starts off as a closed off person reluctantly to love again due to the pain of losing someone in the past. Great foundation. Yet her moving past this felt swift and not emotionally satisfying.
Went on the other hand, is barely fleshed out. Which actually hits up against one of my biggest pet peeves in books, the "secret that I only know and refuse to share with the reader...because". Went starts off the book behaving in a pretty underhanded manner, and the reader is never brought into why he behaved this way. There are plenty of allusions as to "why" he desperately needs his new school to be successful, but we're never told why. I have whined at length as to why this plot device sucks the tension from a book and is a lazy plot device so I won't repeat that here (shocking I know). The result of this is that Went's characterisation feels contradictory for like 80% of the book, which is pretty egregious. One side of Went is someone who steals teachers and doesn't even own up to the selfishness of that action (even if it feels justified it's still selfish). It's also the side that when realising that his actions have negatively affected someone else, is still self-interested about how to resolve it. But then the version of Went we're getting somewhat shoved in our face is supposed to be kind and charismatic. So it's all very chaotic.
It's either that the character's lack self-awareness (something I loooved in Five Kisses) or the characters weren't consistently developed.
I do think that part of my lack of investment in this story was just simply on the character front. I didn't feel any strong identity from either character, and every other complaint just spider webbed from that.
I think I'll stop there. It's 3 stars because I didn't give this enough attention to properly get a hate in, and I do think there's a strong story here, it just felt half-done.
Anyway, read Five Kisses if you haven't.
I really enjoyed the first book in this somewhat series (this book can be read as a standalone), Five Kisses. However I feel like everything that worked for me in that book, wasn't present here. Let me try to explain.
The premise of this book is that Chelle has been left to look after a school while the Headmistress is away taking care of family. Chelle, who never wanted this administrative role, feels extremely burdened when, on what feels like her watch, two teachers leave to go to a new competing school. She confronts the scheming Mr Bancroft (the new owner of said school) about his less than honourable approach for staffing his school. Mr Bancroft in response rejects any accusation of underhandedness, and the story is off.
As a premise, it's fine, but for the sake of comparison this was less compelling than Five Kisses. In that book by nature of the bet the two protagonists would have to interact, building natural anticipation into each of their interactions. Somehow with this, despite the obviously contentious start, there was nothing compelling Mr Bancroft and Chelle to interact any further, so there wasn't natural tension injected into the plot from just this premise. This is such a specific complaint to have I know, but I clearly didn't love this, and so this is me trying to piece together why.
All this to say that the initial meeting between Chelle and Mr Bancroft isn't related to the initial premise of the book. It's incidental. Which brings me to..Mr Bancroft, or Went (as we're introduced to him), meets Chelle when she's out catching rabbits one day. Because she is a woman of obvious fine breeding and beauty, and she's unique and curses and chases after rabbits, Went is immediately taken with her. If there's a tone to my words, it's marginally intentional. When I was reading this I remember musing that their whole meeting was giving strong "she's not like other girls vibes". In fact, I'm confident that was a notion even raised in Went's POV. But I parked the small "ugh" this caused me to feel because I felt it was early days and the story would improve and move past this premise. Since I finished the book and didn't love it, I feel confident to complain about it.
Okay back to their initial meeting, because I do feel that this is where the book lost me for good (although I didn't realise it in the moment). As my thinly veiled words indicated there wasn't anything compelling anchoring Chelle and Went in their interactions. What do I mean? Mmm. It felt cliched, and like every other interaction you've read in every other romance novel. There's banter, but it didn't draw me in, instead it just felt like banter for the sake of it. Nowhere in their conversation did I feel a deeper sense of connection or meaningful exchange. It felt empty in a way that didn't feel intentional. This is of course, where I have to state that while it didn't work for me, it doesn't mean it wouldn't work for others.
From here Went becomes essentially obsessed with Chelle and is determined to win her over. Chelle on her part is a determined spinster after losing someone she loved years prior. She's initially resistant but Went wears her down, until we get the third act conflict raised here because of Went's duplicitousness at the start of the book.
Okay let me state the rest of my complaints in broader strokes.
1) I never felt invested in Chelle and Went as a couple
This is obviously the death knell for a romance novel. I just never bought into the chemistry of these two characters and their interactions felt hollow to me. Even their banter felt forced. It felt like..and I'm quite proud of this..banter as a shortcut for meaningful connection. I didn't feel drawn into the banter. Went and Chelle, to my recollection, only had one deep conversation (apart from their conflict resolution) and even that felt emotionally rushed. Which brings me to..
2) Neither Went or Chelle felt completely developed
Chelle starts off as a closed off person reluctantly to love again due to the pain of losing someone in the past. Great foundation. Yet her moving past this felt swift and not emotionally satisfying.
Went on the other hand, is barely fleshed out. Which actually hits up against one of my biggest pet peeves in books, the "secret that I only know and refuse to share with the reader...because". Went starts off the book behaving in a pretty underhanded manner, and the reader is never brought into why he behaved this way. There are plenty of allusions as to "why" he desperately needs his new school to be successful, but we're never told why. I have whined at length as to why this plot device sucks the tension from a book and is a lazy plot device so I won't repeat that here (shocking I know). The result of this is that Went's characterisation feels contradictory for like 80% of the book, which is pretty egregious. One side of Went is someone who steals teachers and doesn't even own up to the selfishness of that action (even if it feels justified it's still selfish). It's also the side that when realising that his actions have negatively affected someone else, is still self-interested about how to resolve it. But then the version of Went we're getting somewhat shoved in our face is supposed to be kind and charismatic. So it's all very chaotic.
It's either that the character's lack self-awareness (something I loooved in Five Kisses) or the characters weren't consistently developed.
I do think that part of my lack of investment in this story was just simply on the character front. I didn't feel any strong identity from either character, and every other complaint just spider webbed from that.
I think I'll stop there. It's 3 stars because I didn't give this enough attention to properly get a hate in, and I do think there's a strong story here, it just felt half-done.
Anyway, read Five Kisses if you haven't.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 1, 2023
Oh this one was so fun! 4.5 stars. This is just what I needed to get back into my love of all things Regency. The banter was on point, and I love me some witty banter.
I would say this plot is a creative You’ve Got Mail storyline, with a Regency twist. (Not an exact spoiler, but one character did give another character a bouquet of pencils and my face hurt from from grinning so big!)
This is a stand-alone sequel to Five Kisses—also a darling book.
Squeaky clean.
I would say this plot is a creative You’ve Got Mail storyline, with a Regency twist. (Not an exact spoiler, but one character did give another character a bouquet of pencils and my face hurt from from grinning so big!)
This is a stand-alone sequel to Five Kisses—also a darling book.
Squeaky clean.
November 23, 2023
Sweet, period romance.
Romance, sweet, period;
Chell and Went/Miles story is sweet and told through alternating points of view. The mistake Went makes at the beginning, and their innocent, fun accidental meeting that leads to such sweet moments. Loved the ideas, compromises and of course the attraction two honest hearts trying to do their best, but falling for each other too through genuine moments of connection and attraction made for a lovely read.
Romance, sweet, period;
Chell and Went/Miles story is sweet and told through alternating points of view. The mistake Went makes at the beginning, and their innocent, fun accidental meeting that leads to such sweet moments. Loved the ideas, compromises and of course the attraction two honest hearts trying to do their best, but falling for each other too through genuine moments of connection and attraction made for a lovely read.
October 29, 2023
Great book!
I loved reading this book! The banter is amazing and the romance is swoonworthy, and I enjoyed every moment I spent with the characters.
I loved reading this book! The banter is amazing and the romance is swoonworthy, and I enjoyed every moment I spent with the characters.
pass
November 15, 2023to slow, skimmed to the end
October 31, 2023
WHAT IT'S ABOUT
Miss Michelle Ellington despises the founder of a competing school for young ladies. Already, he has lured away two teachers and seems intent on wreaking havoc upon her school, all while the headmistress is away. She’s never met the man, but the few missives they’ve exchanged have told her exactly the sort of person he is—an underhanded cad.
Sir Miles Wentworth made a promise to his dying father and is driven to succeed. He'd be well on his way if he could just entice the reputable Miss Ellington to leave her current position and work for him. Unfortunately, her frigid reply makes it clear that his school would be the last place she’d ever seek employment.
When the pair encounter each other as strangers one evening, they form an instant connection. Smitten by the mysterious woman, Sir Miles sets out to romance her. What he soon discovers, however, is that the woman he is falling more in love with every day is the same woman who would like to make mincemeat of him.
MY TAKE
I can't remember when this story is set, but it's obviously when things had loosened up for women because Chelle spends an awful lot of time in Went's company alone. They're cute together, especially early on when they don't know each other's names. There's a feel of the Shop Around the Corner plot going on, so it's no surprise when he discovers her identity first. But things get complicated when he doesn't inform her. I can only feel a little sorry for him in worrying about her reaction when she discovers he's the competitor who's been stealing her school's teachers. He really was a jerk in how he went after them, even if she was his target (before he knew her as a person and only her reputation as a teacher). It still was an underhanded ploy on his part and not something I'd have expected from a guy with a noble goal for his school as well as being the son of a clergyman. It definitely made me think less of him.
But he "saw the light" and changed his ways, but by then he's lost her trust. The resolution was satisfying and there's a scene at the end that sets up the next book.
Miss Michelle Ellington despises the founder of a competing school for young ladies. Already, he has lured away two teachers and seems intent on wreaking havoc upon her school, all while the headmistress is away. She’s never met the man, but the few missives they’ve exchanged have told her exactly the sort of person he is—an underhanded cad.
Sir Miles Wentworth made a promise to his dying father and is driven to succeed. He'd be well on his way if he could just entice the reputable Miss Ellington to leave her current position and work for him. Unfortunately, her frigid reply makes it clear that his school would be the last place she’d ever seek employment.
When the pair encounter each other as strangers one evening, they form an instant connection. Smitten by the mysterious woman, Sir Miles sets out to romance her. What he soon discovers, however, is that the woman he is falling more in love with every day is the same woman who would like to make mincemeat of him.
MY TAKE
I can't remember when this story is set, but it's obviously when things had loosened up for women because Chelle spends an awful lot of time in Went's company alone. They're cute together, especially early on when they don't know each other's names. There's a feel of the Shop Around the Corner plot going on, so it's no surprise when he discovers her identity first. But things get complicated when he doesn't inform her. I can only feel a little sorry for him in worrying about her reaction when she discovers he's the competitor who's been stealing her school's teachers. He really was a jerk in how he went after them, even if she was his target (before he knew her as a person and only her reputation as a teacher). It still was an underhanded ploy on his part and not something I'd have expected from a guy with a noble goal for his school as well as being the son of a clergyman. It definitely made me think less of him.
But he "saw the light" and changed his ways, but by then he's lost her trust. The resolution was satisfying and there's a scene at the end that sets up the next book.
July 12, 2024
Great sequel! I reread Five Kisses before reading this and had forgotten just how much I loved it! In the first book I liked Sarah’s character a lot more than Chelle’s but I did grow to like her more in this story. Regency Romance is my favorite genre to read and Rachael Anderson is so talented at writing stories in that time period that hook you from start to finish. I loved the romance, banter, and emotions between Chelle and Went. I think this book had a much deeper journey for the two main characters than the first book.
One thing that did keep throwing me off a little bit was the way the author pushed the boundaries of what was acceptable for young, unmarried women in that time. She did a little bit in the first book but a lot more in this one. Like Chelle living completely away from her family in her own townhouse, teaching at a school, having hardly any contact and not seeing her family for over two years, able to go anywhere she pleases without chaperones, and hosting younger sisters at balls and parties as an unmarried young woman without a parent or guardian there to watch over her. A lot of the situations just weren’t very believable for that time, but if you put that aside and just read the story for what it is, it’s still enjoyable.
There were just a few spots in the book I grew bored and felt like it wasn’t moving along very well but it would pick back up. Overall I enjoyed it just as much as the first book and definitely recommend this series!
One thing that did keep throwing me off a little bit was the way the author pushed the boundaries of what was acceptable for young, unmarried women in that time. She did a little bit in the first book but a lot more in this one. Like Chelle living completely away from her family in her own townhouse, teaching at a school, having hardly any contact and not seeing her family for over two years, able to go anywhere she pleases without chaperones, and hosting younger sisters at balls and parties as an unmarried young woman without a parent or guardian there to watch over her. A lot of the situations just weren’t very believable for that time, but if you put that aside and just read the story for what it is, it’s still enjoyable.
There were just a few spots in the book I grew bored and felt like it wasn’t moving along very well but it would pick back up. Overall I enjoyed it just as much as the first book and definitely recommend this series!
November 3, 2023
Every time I read a book by author Rachael Anderson I am reminded why I love her writing so much. Her books draw me in and wrap me up in a gentle, sweet way.
This story has so much banter. I love witty banter!! Chelle and Miles are both intelligent and independent. They have an instant attraction but Chelle is keeping some distance and secrecy around herself. Miles is pursuing her. It made for some fun interactions.
Miles is so determined to prove himself to Chelle so she won't hate him. He messed up. He really did. And then he bumbles so many things but his consistency and his kindness, not just to Chelle, but to everyone, is hard to ignore. I simply adored Miles. He tried so hard.
Things I loved:
dances on the beach
bunnies
a bundle of pencils
the boy with a dog named Lucifer
the talk with Chelle's dad
the ending
This is the second book in this series but these books can easily stand alone.
Content: kissing
This story has so much banter. I love witty banter!! Chelle and Miles are both intelligent and independent. They have an instant attraction but Chelle is keeping some distance and secrecy around herself. Miles is pursuing her. It made for some fun interactions.
Miles is so determined to prove himself to Chelle so she won't hate him. He messed up. He really did. And then he bumbles so many things but his consistency and his kindness, not just to Chelle, but to everyone, is hard to ignore. I simply adored Miles. He tried so hard.
Things I loved:
dances on the beach
bunnies
a bundle of pencils
the boy with a dog named Lucifer
the talk with Chelle's dad
the ending
This is the second book in this series but these books can easily stand alone.
Content: kissing
November 2, 2023
Loathing at First Letter
I didn’t know that Rachel Anderson had a new book coming out, so discovering it made my day! This book was like a regency version of Daddy Long Legs or You’ve Got Mail. Michelle Ellington is helping run a girl’s school while her friend, and headmistress is away. A new school is opening in Brighton and the drafted Mr. Bancroft is stealing her teachers. Chelle meets Sir Miles (neither of them knowing each other’s identities). He wants to tell her that he is Mr. Bancroft, but if he reveals who he is, will he lose her forever?
I loved Miles and Chelle. I adored their unconventional meetings, their banter, and creative reconciliation. I also loved the people in Chelle’s life who supported her from her friends to her parents and sister. This book was an absolute delight! I want to waltz along the beach now.
I didn’t know that Rachel Anderson had a new book coming out, so discovering it made my day! This book was like a regency version of Daddy Long Legs or You’ve Got Mail. Michelle Ellington is helping run a girl’s school while her friend, and headmistress is away. A new school is opening in Brighton and the drafted Mr. Bancroft is stealing her teachers. Chelle meets Sir Miles (neither of them knowing each other’s identities). He wants to tell her that he is Mr. Bancroft, but if he reveals who he is, will he lose her forever?
I loved Miles and Chelle. I adored their unconventional meetings, their banter, and creative reconciliation. I also loved the people in Chelle’s life who supported her from her friends to her parents and sister. This book was an absolute delight! I want to waltz along the beach now.
November 29, 2023
A great addition to the series
I am a big Rachel Anderson fan. I’m never disappointed with her books. I was so glad to read this latest one. I love the movie “you’ve got mail” and this had so many elements of that movie in it. The difference is that they meet face-to-face and like each other whereas she never meets the enemy she has corresponded with and whom she hates. So kind of the opposite situation from “you’ve got mail”. When Miles finds out her identity he puts in a plan of action to win her over.
I loved the bunny meet cute, waltzing on the beach, and the abductions. It’s an entertaining read. Super cute and fun. I loved the little boy Cam and his dog Lucifer. I can’t wait to read Ari’s story.
Rating: G, clean, sweet read for all ages. Just a few kisses, nothing overly descriptive. Deals with recovering from the loss of a loved one in the distant past.
I am a big Rachel Anderson fan. I’m never disappointed with her books. I was so glad to read this latest one. I love the movie “you’ve got mail” and this had so many elements of that movie in it. The difference is that they meet face-to-face and like each other whereas she never meets the enemy she has corresponded with and whom she hates. So kind of the opposite situation from “you’ve got mail”. When Miles finds out her identity he puts in a plan of action to win her over.
I loved the bunny meet cute, waltzing on the beach, and the abductions. It’s an entertaining read. Super cute and fun. I loved the little boy Cam and his dog Lucifer. I can’t wait to read Ari’s story.
Rating: G, clean, sweet read for all ages. Just a few kisses, nothing overly descriptive. Deals with recovering from the loss of a loved one in the distant past.
December 29, 2023
Ocean, Bunnies, and Secret Identities
Anderson has yet again captured my heart. How she could braid in so many of my favorite things into a perfect adventure of love is beyond me. Went, past tense verb fabulous catch is a man worth waiting for. I loved every minute of this story. This showcasing of Brighton, finishing schools, and the layers of true friendship and love are as delicious as a decatante confection. This story will pull you in and tickle your toes with the frothy bubbles of the receding tide. Enjoy!
Anderson has yet again captured my heart. How she could braid in so many of my favorite things into a perfect adventure of love is beyond me. Went, past tense verb fabulous catch is a man worth waiting for. I loved every minute of this story. This showcasing of Brighton, finishing schools, and the layers of true friendship and love are as delicious as a decatante confection. This story will pull you in and tickle your toes with the frothy bubbles of the receding tide. Enjoy!
January 11, 2024
Smiling while reading
I loved this so much! But now I need to go back and read about the Callums love story. I've forgotten. I so love Rachael Anderson's writing. I'm happy to read her health is good. Continued prayers for you. I loved this book! Chelle's character has such a great personality. So does Went. I love the themes of love, forgiveness, charity and positivity. Great little nuggets. Loved it and look forward to reading about Ari.
I loved this so much! But now I need to go back and read about the Callums love story. I've forgotten. I so love Rachael Anderson's writing. I'm happy to read her health is good. Continued prayers for you. I loved this book! Chelle's character has such a great personality. So does Went. I love the themes of love, forgiveness, charity and positivity. Great little nuggets. Loved it and look forward to reading about Ari.
November 26, 2024
This was so much fun!! It was sort of like you’ve got mail but not exactly. Chelle and Went meet just by chance while trying to rescue some run away bunnies. They don’t tell each other who they are because Chelle doesn’t want to ruin the magic. They have a few more encounters but it’s not until they meet at a ball that they are introduced by their real names. Anyway it’s super cute and just the fun I needed!
October 28, 2023
Hooked!
I loved this book about Chelle and Miles. It had a cute twist and the couple had humor that was so fun to read. I loved that the story kept me intrigued and that it didn't keep to a normal pattern. Very great story and I can't wait for the next book:)
Steam level = clean closed door but with kisses, hugs and chemistry
I loved this book about Chelle and Miles. It had a cute twist and the couple had humor that was so fun to read. I loved that the story kept me intrigued and that it didn't keep to a normal pattern. Very great story and I can't wait for the next book:)
Steam level = clean closed door but with kisses, hugs and chemistry
November 6, 2023
Sweet
A very enjoyable story! I enjoyed the characters and storyline! I enjoyed hearing about Sarah and Ian's life a bit from the former book, always nice to read about past characters. I loved the instant chemistry of Sir Miles and Chelle, you just knew they were meant to be. This whole series has been delightful and I look forward to the next story in this series.
A very enjoyable story! I enjoyed the characters and storyline! I enjoyed hearing about Sarah and Ian's life a bit from the former book, always nice to read about past characters. I loved the instant chemistry of Sir Miles and Chelle, you just knew they were meant to be. This whole series has been delightful and I look forward to the next story in this series.
November 16, 2023
I looked forward to reading your new book and was not disappointed. Although it caused me loss of sleep it was worth it. I loved how the conflict was solved - cleverly devised and written. I loved the characters that were introduced and the value they added to the plot. Thanks for another great read!
January 1, 2024
I gave 5 stars because it was better than 4 in my estimation, but I would like to have given 4.7 stars because I enjoyed Rachael Anderson’s story of Sarah’s “Five Kisses” more than Chelle’s story….. although I must say that so far all of Rachael Anderson’s regency romances that I have read have not failed to provide “clean”entertainment reading😊
January 19, 2024
Very sweet & wholesome. Full of good people, forgiveness, and love. I felt no connections to the main characters at all. Honestly, I found it rather boring. The dialogue was witty at times but kept dipping into the contemporary. I'm glad I tried this author out - I'm sure her style works for many but it's not for me.
January 23, 2024
So sweet! This was just what I needed today, something light and fun. I enjoyed the You’ve Got Mail trope going on, that’s always fun. I liked the characters and their sweet romance. I always enjoy Ms Anderson’s books, she’s a wonderful storyteller.
Content Rated G
Clean romance, kissing. No language or violence
Content Rated G
Clean romance, kissing. No language or violence
October 27, 2024
Fabulous
A delightful romance full of passion and emotion, and not always the good, positive sort.
Characters have well drawn personalities, & personal relationships are equally well drawn.
The fun and laughter balances well with the pain and heartbreak, giving the reader a terrific ride to the inevitable HEA.
Highly recommended
A delightful romance full of passion and emotion, and not always the good, positive sort.
Characters have well drawn personalities, & personal relationships are equally well drawn.
The fun and laughter balances well with the pain and heartbreak, giving the reader a terrific ride to the inevitable HEA.
Highly recommended
July 1, 2025
I was excited about Anderson and the first book in the series, but I think I read this one too soon. It felt like an imitation of Five Kisses: the deception, the reveal, revenge, and the groveling. I wasn't as drawn in by the characters this time, either. I think had I read it in a vacuum, I would have enjoyed it.
November 25, 2025
this book was a total unrealistic fantasy. and you know what? IT WAS DELIGHTFUL FOR IT! do they meet in ridiculous circumstances? yes. does their romance proceed insanely smoothly? also yes. do I mind? NOPE. the scene where they waltz with no music or shoes was so so swoony. it was a wonderful ride to read this book
November 2, 2023
I loved the book. It had You’ve Got Mail vibes, but in regency times.
I thought the characters were fun to get to know. Their interactions were natural and humorous.
I loved the plot was intriguing and held my interest right to the end. I always enjoy a book that has clean romance and funny parts and this book had them both. I can’t wait for more from this author.
I thought the characters were fun to get to know. Their interactions were natural and humorous.
I loved the plot was intriguing and held my interest right to the end. I always enjoy a book that has clean romance and funny parts and this book had them both. I can’t wait for more from this author.
November 11, 2023
Enjoyable
Rachael Anderson writes beautiful stories worth reading. With lessons in forgiving, being humble, and recognizing when you're wrong. The story is clean, fun to read, and is engaging throughout.
Rachael Anderson writes beautiful stories worth reading. With lessons in forgiving, being humble, and recognizing when you're wrong. The story is clean, fun to read, and is engaging throughout.
November 19, 2023
Delightful!
Such a fun, lovely, and sweet read! With plenty of “You’ve got Mail” vibes, this second installment complements the first story so neatly! The characters are delightful, the plot is well-developed, and the setting in the Regency area adds its own charm.
Such a fun, lovely, and sweet read! With plenty of “You’ve got Mail” vibes, this second installment complements the first story so neatly! The characters are delightful, the plot is well-developed, and the setting in the Regency area adds its own charm.
November 20, 2023
Loved it! So good! I have loved every book from this author- so fun and witty and deep and descriptive. Thank you for sharing such awesome talent- giving us readers an escape of life and a place to imagine and dream
December 8, 2023
I loved this story of Chelle and Went! I enjoyed the characters and watching their love story unfold. There was romance, humor, seriousness, and lightheartedness! I can't wait for the next book in the series!
January 11, 2024
A classic beach read that is lighthearted, humorous, sweet, and entertaining. I love rooting for a strong female lead that goes against society norms and thinks for herself. Definitely predictable and cheesy but when you’re in the mood for that kind of book this one will satisfy!
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