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The Blacksmith's Borrowed Bride
The road to love is full of unexpected curves…
Adelaide Kimball is ready to get married. Bookish, headstrong, and with a knack for causing trouble, the American heiress agreed to marry an aristocrat to escape her overbearing mother and have her voice heard in English politics. Armed with a stash of scandalous magazines and a plan to ignore her chaperone, she sets off on a three-day journey to her fiancé’s estate in Somerset. But fate has other plans, as a flying horseshoe delivers a dashing blacksmith to her rescue—and her bed.
Will Shipley never intended to be a hero or a chauffeur. But when a chance encounter with a curvy heiress throws a wrench into his plans, he finds himself tasked with escorting the captivating Adelaide to her wedding. Delivering her to her future husband could fund Will’s dreams—provided nothing gets in the way, including himself.
What should be a straightforward trip turns into an escapade of scheming chaperones, stolen apple carts, meddling cats, and drunken serenades. Sparks fly and tempers flare as Adelaide and Will navigate one mishap after another. But with each twist and turn, they wonder if their true destination isn’t the rundown estate, but a future together.
The Blacksmith's Borrowed Bride is a steamy, humorous road-trip romance with a curvy heroine and a blacksmith who adores her. It is part of the Curves & Cravats series, and perfect for fans of Tessa Dare and Courtney Milan. Buy now!
Adelaide Kimball is ready to get married. Bookish, headstrong, and with a knack for causing trouble, the American heiress agreed to marry an aristocrat to escape her overbearing mother and have her voice heard in English politics. Armed with a stash of scandalous magazines and a plan to ignore her chaperone, she sets off on a three-day journey to her fiancé’s estate in Somerset. But fate has other plans, as a flying horseshoe delivers a dashing blacksmith to her rescue—and her bed.
Will Shipley never intended to be a hero or a chauffeur. But when a chance encounter with a curvy heiress throws a wrench into his plans, he finds himself tasked with escorting the captivating Adelaide to her wedding. Delivering her to her future husband could fund Will’s dreams—provided nothing gets in the way, including himself.
What should be a straightforward trip turns into an escapade of scheming chaperones, stolen apple carts, meddling cats, and drunken serenades. Sparks fly and tempers flare as Adelaide and Will navigate one mishap after another. But with each twist and turn, they wonder if their true destination isn’t the rundown estate, but a future together.
The Blacksmith's Borrowed Bride is a steamy, humorous road-trip romance with a curvy heroine and a blacksmith who adores her. It is part of the Curves & Cravats series, and perfect for fans of Tessa Dare and Courtney Milan. Buy now!
130 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 9, 2024
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About the author
Ginny B. Moore
10 books108 followersGinny was the kid who loved kissing scenes in movies and always rooted for Mulder and Scully to hook up. Her first piece of writing was a horrendous fanfic romance based on The Three Musketeers when she was thirteen that will never see the light of day.
Ginny started writing romance with purpose in 2021 to avoid doom-scrolling social media and has never stopped. To pay the bills, she is a middle school assistant principal and has been in education for fifteen years. Most of her writing is done on her phone or in the parking lot of her kids’ extracurricular activities.
When she is not writing, Ginny is a very slow long-distance runner or making a dent in her endless “to be read” list. She is the mother of three kids, two exceptionally stupid dogs, two codependent cats, and the grandmother to a hermit crab.
While she started writing during the pandemic, she has found it to be a new lifeline and form of self-care and has already planned her next five books in the series.
Ginny started writing romance with purpose in 2021 to avoid doom-scrolling social media and has never stopped. To pay the bills, she is a middle school assistant principal and has been in education for fifteen years. Most of her writing is done on her phone or in the parking lot of her kids’ extracurricular activities.
When she is not writing, Ginny is a very slow long-distance runner or making a dent in her endless “to be read” list. She is the mother of three kids, two exceptionally stupid dogs, two codependent cats, and the grandmother to a hermit crab.
While she started writing during the pandemic, she has found it to be a new lifeline and form of self-care and has already planned her next five books in the series.
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February 22, 2025
⭐⭐⭐💫
3½ stars.
➕ What I liked :
Curvy/full-figured heroine. 👍
Experienced heroine.
(Heroine had one other lover before she met the hero.)
Experienced and curious heroine.
(Heroine read erotic books/magazines …. like The Pearl by William Lazenby…. Contrary to what many people believe about the pre-Victorian/regency era and the Victorian era… there was both erotic books and magazine available for both women and men to buy and read…. Regency and pre-Victorians and Victorians may have attempted to show the world that they were upright, strict and full of virtue…. But so much of that was just pretense and surface level and a way to try to control and brainwash women but also men… but there was so much going on under the surface if you just scratched that surface a little bit… and if you check out the erotic books/magazines from the regency era/pre-Victorian and Victorian era… you can clearly see that much of their outward "image"/standing/delineation and impression but also thinking has been subverted by their own erotic writing of the time.
Erotic Magazine “The Pearl”.
“The Romance of Lust, or Early Experiences” is a Victorian erotic novel.
The Sins of the Cities of the Plain by Jack Saul.
The Nunnery Tales.
Venus in Furs.
The Lustful Turk, or Lascivious Scenes from a Harem is a pre-Victorian erotic epistolary novel.
And so many more.
It was a interesting little tidbit added in this book and to/about the heroine.)
A suffragist heroine.
Good and interesting hero.
(Blacksmith)
American heroine.
Road trip.
The romantic build up and chemistry was OK but……
The plot was OK but…..
Some funny parts.
➖ What I disliked:
A little too anachronistic in some places of the story.
The plot was OK but a little too rushed and would have benefited from being a longer book… and the heroine was a interesting heroine but the length of the story (novella) made it so you did not get the full depth of her.
Cliché and stereotypical.
(The heroine being curvy/full-figured and insecure/self-conscious and self-deprecating about her body and having low self-esteem etc.)
The romantic build up and chemistry was OK but a little too rushed and insta even for a novella.
The heroines personality was a little bit too contradicting/disjointed.
Formulaic in the character description/visual appearance/character choice of the hero.
(Hero= tall, big and muscular, handsome.)
Issues and problems were fixed too quickly and too easily.
( What happened with the heroines parents? How did they react to the heroine calling off wedding to a Lord and marrying a Blacksmith? Did they react at all ? What about the class difference? etc.)
3½ stars.
➕ What I liked :
Curvy/full-figured heroine. 👍
Experienced heroine.
(Heroine had one other lover before she met the hero.)
Experienced and curious heroine.
(Heroine read erotic books/magazines …. like The Pearl by William Lazenby…. Contrary to what many people believe about the pre-Victorian/regency era and the Victorian era… there was both erotic books and magazine available for both women and men to buy and read…. Regency and pre-Victorians and Victorians may have attempted to show the world that they were upright, strict and full of virtue…. But so much of that was just pretense and surface level and a way to try to control and brainwash women but also men… but there was so much going on under the surface if you just scratched that surface a little bit… and if you check out the erotic books/magazines from the regency era/pre-Victorian and Victorian era… you can clearly see that much of their outward "image"/standing/delineation and impression but also thinking has been subverted by their own erotic writing of the time.
Erotic Magazine “The Pearl”.
“The Romance of Lust, or Early Experiences” is a Victorian erotic novel.
The Sins of the Cities of the Plain by Jack Saul.
The Nunnery Tales.
Venus in Furs.
The Lustful Turk, or Lascivious Scenes from a Harem is a pre-Victorian erotic epistolary novel.
And so many more.
It was a interesting little tidbit added in this book and to/about the heroine.)
A suffragist heroine.
Good and interesting hero.
(Blacksmith)
American heroine.
Road trip.
The romantic build up and chemistry was OK but……
The plot was OK but…..
Some funny parts.
➖ What I disliked:
A little too anachronistic in some places of the story.
The plot was OK but a little too rushed and would have benefited from being a longer book… and the heroine was a interesting heroine but the length of the story (novella) made it so you did not get the full depth of her.
Cliché and stereotypical.
(The heroine being curvy/full-figured and insecure/self-conscious and self-deprecating about her body and having low self-esteem etc.)
The romantic build up and chemistry was OK but a little too rushed and insta even for a novella.
The heroines personality was a little bit too contradicting/disjointed.
Formulaic in the character description/visual appearance/character choice of the hero.
(Hero= tall, big and muscular, handsome.)
Issues and problems were fixed too quickly and too easily.
( What happened with the heroines parents? How did they react to the heroine calling off wedding to a Lord and marrying a Blacksmith? Did they react at all ? What about the class difference? etc.)
October 8, 2024
Crazy road trip romance extravaganza!
Through a twist of fate - or was it destiny? - Will ends up driving Adelaide to her wedding.
He’s a simple blacksmith - tall, solid and brooding - on his way to an apprenticeship. She’s a lush, bubbly, very forward American heiress and feminist. Her amicably arranged marriage of convenience to a widowed earl will ensure she’s able to make a difference in the fight for women’s rights. That is, until Will becomes her driver…
Three days on the road, a carriage disappearance, a donkey, cats, all fresco delights, a barn and plenty of time to share secrets, hopes and dreams... but is there a happily ever after at the end of the road? Of course there is, and it’s most definitely not what you expected!
Big loud all-consuming feelings in a small tale - my catnip! I really enjoyed the dynamic and chemistry between Adelaide and Will. Their whirlwind romance is colourful, fun and spicy with plenty of sweet and tender - a wildly amusing romp chock-full of little surprises!
Through a twist of fate - or was it destiny? - Will ends up driving Adelaide to her wedding.
He’s a simple blacksmith - tall, solid and brooding - on his way to an apprenticeship. She’s a lush, bubbly, very forward American heiress and feminist. Her amicably arranged marriage of convenience to a widowed earl will ensure she’s able to make a difference in the fight for women’s rights. That is, until Will becomes her driver…
Three days on the road, a carriage disappearance, a donkey, cats, all fresco delights, a barn and plenty of time to share secrets, hopes and dreams... but is there a happily ever after at the end of the road? Of course there is, and it’s most definitely not what you expected!
Big loud all-consuming feelings in a small tale - my catnip! I really enjoyed the dynamic and chemistry between Adelaide and Will. Their whirlwind romance is colourful, fun and spicy with plenty of sweet and tender - a wildly amusing romp chock-full of little surprises!
December 4, 2024
This was such a cute read. It was easy, it was spicy, and it was so sweet. I loved the hero and the heroine, and I'm so happy they got their HEA. Great story!
October 10, 2024
The Blacksmith's Borrowed Bride by Ginny B. Moore
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Cover: 5/5
Story: 4.5/5
Steam: 🔥 🔥 🔥 (+kissing, brief solo scenes, mentioned scenes not on page)
Ending: HEA with epilogue
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Stand Alone or Series: Stand alone.
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England, Victorian (1883)
Brawny Blacksmith
Weathly Railroad Heiress
Road Trip
English/American
Suffragist Heroine
Secret Feminist Journalist
Class Difference
Naughty Literature
Plus-Sized Heroine
Neurodivergent Rep (ADHD)
Useless Chaperones
She's Engaged
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Moore's work is always in point. While reminding me a bit of other HR writers known for comedy, I will admit that I prefer Moore's writing to many. She has such a great grasp of comedic timing within a historical romance without feeling absurd. While I will note that there is absolutely nothing wrong with absurdly comedic historical romance if that's what I am in the mood for, I do prefer the balance between more serious themes with brushes of comedy.
Fans of historical romances with deep feminist overtones will adore Moore's works. (I'd argue that historical romance is inherently feminist, but I digress.) Moore's heroines are, as a general rule, strong-willed, intelligent, and supportive of various feminine and humanitarian causes. Adeline, the heroine of "Blacksmith" is no exception. I have a soft spot for secret authors/journalists in historical romance.
You can't help but adore Moore's heroes, too. Who isn't a real sucker for supportive heroes who are brought to their knees over their spitfire women? While I am not a number one fan of Cinnamon Roll heroes, I do find that I enjoy Moore's heroes as they have this strong, alpha quality, too. I can never seem to turn down a blacksmith hero!
As for specifics for "Blacksmith," the natural feeling of Adelaide and Will's relationship is sublime. While leaning on insta-lust/love, I feel Moore did a remarkable job at developing their relationship throughout the novella. They are a charming couple, and I liked that they didn't end up rushing into anything in the end.
While Adekine is technically engaged, and on her way to her wedding (!) fear not. This novella won't give you a cheating-ick, I assure you. The resolution to her attachment is nicely and logically resolved.
As for steam, Moore used a mixture of explicit and non-explicit language in her writing, swaying more toward explicit. Scenes are lengthy and well detailed featuring a variety of actions.
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Read as eBook ARC provided by author. Thank, Ginny!
Honest review left voluntarily.
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Content Warning (may contain spoilers):
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De*th of parents- off page, mentioned
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Cover: 5/5
Story: 4.5/5
Steam: 🔥 🔥 🔥 (+kissing, brief solo scenes, mentioned scenes not on page)
Ending: HEA with epilogue
.
Stand Alone or Series: Stand alone.
.
England, Victorian (1883)
Brawny Blacksmith
Weathly Railroad Heiress
Road Trip
English/American
Suffragist Heroine
Secret Feminist Journalist
Class Difference
Naughty Literature
Plus-Sized Heroine
Neurodivergent Rep (ADHD)
Useless Chaperones
She's Engaged
.
Moore's work is always in point. While reminding me a bit of other HR writers known for comedy, I will admit that I prefer Moore's writing to many. She has such a great grasp of comedic timing within a historical romance without feeling absurd. While I will note that there is absolutely nothing wrong with absurdly comedic historical romance if that's what I am in the mood for, I do prefer the balance between more serious themes with brushes of comedy.
Fans of historical romances with deep feminist overtones will adore Moore's works. (I'd argue that historical romance is inherently feminist, but I digress.) Moore's heroines are, as a general rule, strong-willed, intelligent, and supportive of various feminine and humanitarian causes. Adeline, the heroine of "Blacksmith" is no exception. I have a soft spot for secret authors/journalists in historical romance.
You can't help but adore Moore's heroes, too. Who isn't a real sucker for supportive heroes who are brought to their knees over their spitfire women? While I am not a number one fan of Cinnamon Roll heroes, I do find that I enjoy Moore's heroes as they have this strong, alpha quality, too. I can never seem to turn down a blacksmith hero!
As for specifics for "Blacksmith," the natural feeling of Adelaide and Will's relationship is sublime. While leaning on insta-lust/love, I feel Moore did a remarkable job at developing their relationship throughout the novella. They are a charming couple, and I liked that they didn't end up rushing into anything in the end.
While Adekine is technically engaged, and on her way to her wedding (!) fear not. This novella won't give you a cheating-ick, I assure you. The resolution to her attachment is nicely and logically resolved.
As for steam, Moore used a mixture of explicit and non-explicit language in her writing, swaying more toward explicit. Scenes are lengthy and well detailed featuring a variety of actions.
.
Read as eBook ARC provided by author. Thank, Ginny!
Honest review left voluntarily.
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Content Warning (may contain spoilers):
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De*th of parents- off page, mentioned
September 12, 2024
This is my first book by this author and it was definitely not a disappointment. It's going to have me adding all of her books to my list now.
This story starts of strong and continues til the end.
He is a blacksmith, he only needed a lift to get to his apprenticeship but things go terrible after asking to tag along, now he has to help the most beautiful curvy woman he has ever met to get to her destination without a chaperone. And with a donkey nonetheless.
She's on her way to her wedding and she plans to marry for convenience but once her chaperone gets sick things change and the most delicious handsome blacksmith will be escorting her to her destination without any sort of chaperone.
Once they on the road together alone they try their best to maintain their distance of respectability however once they start to open up their lives, their personal feelings, they don't judge each other like other people see them, and chemistry, passion, sparks, and love flies between them that they can't deny no matter how hard they try.
This story was funny, lighthearted, steamy, and a just an amazing read.
I can't wait to read more from this author.
I can't wait to read the next book in the curves and cravats series
I received this book from the author as an arc in exchange for an honest voluntary review and this is based upon my own personal opinion and that of no else.
This story starts of strong and continues til the end.
He is a blacksmith, he only needed a lift to get to his apprenticeship but things go terrible after asking to tag along, now he has to help the most beautiful curvy woman he has ever met to get to her destination without a chaperone. And with a donkey nonetheless.
She's on her way to her wedding and she plans to marry for convenience but once her chaperone gets sick things change and the most delicious handsome blacksmith will be escorting her to her destination without any sort of chaperone.
Once they on the road together alone they try their best to maintain their distance of respectability however once they start to open up their lives, their personal feelings, they don't judge each other like other people see them, and chemistry, passion, sparks, and love flies between them that they can't deny no matter how hard they try.
This story was funny, lighthearted, steamy, and a just an amazing read.
I can't wait to read more from this author.
I can't wait to read the next book in the curves and cravats series
I received this book from the author as an arc in exchange for an honest voluntary review and this is based upon my own personal opinion and that of no else.
October 11, 2024
This is a very steamy novella that has a bit of everything in it: a curvy, smart fmc, a kind but also hot blacksmith mmc, a road trip, only one bed, fate and lots of notable pets, including a donkey named Phyllis.
Very adorable and very HOT.
Oh, and the pompous know-it-alls are named Bumbletwit. And even Adelaide's former fiance finds happiness too. Great book!!
Thank you to the author for the ARC. Opinions are my own.
Very adorable and very HOT.
Oh, and the pompous know-it-alls are named Bumbletwit. And even Adelaide's former fiance finds happiness too. Great book!!
Thank you to the author for the ARC. Opinions are my own.
October 17, 2024
Was ok, I think this novella would have benefitted more by being an actual novel. Adelaide seemed like too deep a character to get into in only 126 pages. There was multiple mentions of Adelaide’s parents but they weren’t at her wedding?? Or cared when she called it off?
October 7, 2024
The blacksmith‘s borrowed bride
I adore Ginny B. Moore and her books and this new novella, from the „curves and cravats“ series, is no exception.
Adelaide is a strong, independent woman on her way to a marriage of convenience. She wants to marry a friend to gain freedom for herself and her work as a publisher for womens rights.
Will is a blacksmith, who is on his way to gain a new professional challenge.
Through different circumstances Will and Adelaide are together on the way to their different destinations and this road trip is absolute fantastic.
I love the comic reliefs in Ginny B. Moores writing. I can‘t get over goose Kevin (for more information, check „Ruin me by midnight“ and yes, this is a recommendation) and in this novella we have cats, a donkey and somebody named Phil. It makes me laugh out loud.
The tension between these both are palpable and the yearning makes my heart ache. These both deserve their HEA so much and it is such a pleasure to be with Will and Adelaide on their journey.
I adore Ginny B. Moore and her books and this new novella, from the „curves and cravats“ series, is no exception.
Adelaide is a strong, independent woman on her way to a marriage of convenience. She wants to marry a friend to gain freedom for herself and her work as a publisher for womens rights.
Will is a blacksmith, who is on his way to gain a new professional challenge.
Through different circumstances Will and Adelaide are together on the way to their different destinations and this road trip is absolute fantastic.
I love the comic reliefs in Ginny B. Moores writing. I can‘t get over goose Kevin (for more information, check „Ruin me by midnight“ and yes, this is a recommendation) and in this novella we have cats, a donkey and somebody named Phil. It makes me laugh out loud.
The tension between these both are palpable and the yearning makes my heart ache. These both deserve their HEA so much and it is such a pleasure to be with Will and Adelaide on their journey.
October 7, 2024
Being funny, steamy, and including a great story is difficult to do in a span of a novella, but somehow Ginny B. Moore does it all. I had so much fun reading this and could tell she had just as much fun writing it. Adelaide is on her way to her wedding of convenience when disaster hits and a local hottie blacksmith Will, has to accompany her in place of her designated chaperones. As you can imagine, attraction sparks and heat levels rise.
Tropes included:
-Instalust
-“Good girl” dirty talk
-only one bed (well kinda)
-Sex on a tree
-Roadtrip romance
-He falls first (and last)
-A hero that prioritizes her needs first
-Crazy cat lady innkeeper
So will Adelaide still go through with her marriage in order to help support suffragist measures? Or will she be seduced by a blacksmith who knows how to use his hands as well as his heart? The Blacksmith’s Borrowed Bride is available from Amazon and on KU Wednesday, October 9.
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟.5
Steam: 🪭🪭🪭
Fave quote: “Use your words, sweet.”
Tropes included:
-Instalust
-“Good girl” dirty talk
-only one bed (well kinda)
-Sex on a tree
-Roadtrip romance
-He falls first (and last)
-A hero that prioritizes her needs first
-Crazy cat lady innkeeper
So will Adelaide still go through with her marriage in order to help support suffragist measures? Or will she be seduced by a blacksmith who knows how to use his hands as well as his heart? The Blacksmith’s Borrowed Bride is available from Amazon and on KU Wednesday, October 9.
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟.5
Steam: 🪭🪭🪭
Fave quote: “Use your words, sweet.”
September 15, 2024
Another cinnamon roll hero for this author’s stellar line up. This was a fun class-difference trope. Will and Adelaide were a fun couple. There was bit of a love triangle, but not exactly. I loved how the triangle was resolved as it was unique and novel.
I’d say this book is excellent for downtime reading. It’s light hearted, engaging, angsty (but not too bad,) and an adventure. I did think I would end up with more of a subplot that gave more reasoning to all the mishaps along the way, but that didn’t happen. The story was still fun and worth a read.
I’d say this book is excellent for downtime reading. It’s light hearted, engaging, angsty (but not too bad,) and an adventure. I did think I would end up with more of a subplot that gave more reasoning to all the mishaps along the way, but that didn’t happen. The story was still fun and worth a read.
September 16, 2024
This was a beautiful and entertaining love story. The heroine is a beautiful curvy plus sized whirl of excitement and bubbly personality, and the hero is a kind and protective man. I highly enjoyed how circumstances led to their meeting, which then led to a delightful romance filled with such passion and delicious steam. Shhhh, this is my favorite of this series, so far....
I highly recommend reading!
I highly recommend reading!
October 23, 2024
Fun novella
This book was really fun to read. I loved Adelaide and Will. Both very strong characters who appreciate the strength that each one has. I loved their banter and laughter. Their love story was a joy to ready.
This book was really fun to read. I loved Adelaide and Will. Both very strong characters who appreciate the strength that each one has. I loved their banter and laughter. Their love story was a joy to ready.
October 9, 2024
Adelaide Kimball stands at a crossroads as she prepares for her upcoming marriage. An intelligent American heiress, she has always felt the weight of her mother's expectations bearing down on her. Her mother envisions a grand future filled with social events and high society gatherings, while Adelaide dreams of making a difference in English politics. Agreeing to marry an aristocrat seems like the best route for her independence, a ticket to escape her mother’s controlling grasp. However, beneath her poised exterior lies a determined young woman ready to carve out her own identity.
Meanwhile, her life becomes entwined with the unassuming Will Shipley, a man who never saw himself as a hero, yet finds himself playing a crucial role in her journey to the altar. Though escorting her to the altar seemed like a strange twist of fate, he quickly realized that this moment could change everything for him. With the promise that safely delivering Adelaide to her future husband could help fund his dreams, Will felt a mix of excitement and unease. Will began to question whether he was merely a chauffeur or if he was destined for something greater, perhaps even a role that might forever change the course of his own life.
When their paths unexpectedly cross, both will be forced to confront their own hopes and fears, igniting a spark that could change everything for both of them. As the wedding day approaches, Adelaide's heart races not with excitement for her fiancé but with trepidation. She can't shake the feeling that her impending marriage might not lead her where she truly wants to go.
The Blacksmith's Borrowed Bride" is a delightful, comedic adventure that you simply must read! This fast-paced tale is filled with witty dialogue, lighthearted moments, and unexpected twists that keep readers engaged. As they navigate both the literal and metaphorical bumps in the road, their close proximity brings them together, sparks fly, and what begins as a simple escorting duty turns into a whirlwind of passion and unexpected chemistry. With its charming characters and well-crafted narrative, "The Blacksmith's Borrowed Bride" is a refreshing, enjoyable read that offers laughter, romance, and an inspiring journey of self-discovery. I highly recommend this book for anyone in search of an adventurous yet heartwarming tale that leaves you smiling and believing in the magic of unexpected love.
I received a complimentary copy from the author (Thank you!) All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Meanwhile, her life becomes entwined with the unassuming Will Shipley, a man who never saw himself as a hero, yet finds himself playing a crucial role in her journey to the altar. Though escorting her to the altar seemed like a strange twist of fate, he quickly realized that this moment could change everything for him. With the promise that safely delivering Adelaide to her future husband could help fund his dreams, Will felt a mix of excitement and unease. Will began to question whether he was merely a chauffeur or if he was destined for something greater, perhaps even a role that might forever change the course of his own life.
When their paths unexpectedly cross, both will be forced to confront their own hopes and fears, igniting a spark that could change everything for both of them. As the wedding day approaches, Adelaide's heart races not with excitement for her fiancé but with trepidation. She can't shake the feeling that her impending marriage might not lead her where she truly wants to go.
The Blacksmith's Borrowed Bride" is a delightful, comedic adventure that you simply must read! This fast-paced tale is filled with witty dialogue, lighthearted moments, and unexpected twists that keep readers engaged. As they navigate both the literal and metaphorical bumps in the road, their close proximity brings them together, sparks fly, and what begins as a simple escorting duty turns into a whirlwind of passion and unexpected chemistry. With its charming characters and well-crafted narrative, "The Blacksmith's Borrowed Bride" is a refreshing, enjoyable read that offers laughter, romance, and an inspiring journey of self-discovery. I highly recommend this book for anyone in search of an adventurous yet heartwarming tale that leaves you smiling and believing in the magic of unexpected love.
I received a complimentary copy from the author (Thank you!) All thoughts and opinions are my own.
September 14, 2024
This fast-paced novella strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and spice; it’s rompy without ever getting cloyingly cute and manages to make the instant lust and chemistry between the couple believable and sparkling despite the low page count. The characters were charming and likeable, especially the titular blacksmith, who continues Ginny B. Moore’s excellent tradition of kind, emotionally available and secretly filthy heroes. Adelaide, the politically active and progressive American heiress, was also very endearing, although her often anachronistic proclamations are what knocked a star off for me (I don’t need to see the phrase “dismantling the patriarchy” in a historical ever again, even though I support the sentiment. But that anachronistic writing seems to be the norm nowadays, so I just have to learn to deal with it).
The Blacksmith’s Borrowed Bride is very Tessa Dare coded, and it especially reminded me of A Week to be Wicked, although I’d have to say I might prefer Ms Moore’s heroes just because there are no daddy issues and they always readily show their heroines how much they admire them basically from the get-go, without any juvenile shenanigans. I was ready to congratulate myself for how mature I’ve become because I realized there’s nothing cute about playground insults in a grown man, but that maturity was undercut by how hard I cackled at the names of some of the cats featured in the story, Elhissabeth Bennet and Fitzwhisker Darcy. The animals and the madcap dash that sets off the plot give the novella a twee, caper-y feel, but that was perfectly balanced by the high steam, explicitness and the delightful dirty talk, which in turn made the emotional gut punches that creep up on the reader all the more resonant (I particularly loved the imagery of the barn as their wedding chapel). All in all, this novella was almost perfect (again, I’d nix the contemporary language of being “too much” and similar and of course it wasn't realistic that they'd be traveling without a chaperone, but whatever), I read it in basically one sitting and was utterly charmed. It was fun, hot and swoonworthy. And I did not see *that* wedding coming, but I loved it. Highly recommended.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC graciously provided by the author; all thoughts and opinions are my own.
The Blacksmith’s Borrowed Bride is very Tessa Dare coded, and it especially reminded me of A Week to be Wicked, although I’d have to say I might prefer Ms Moore’s heroes just because there are no daddy issues and they always readily show their heroines how much they admire them basically from the get-go, without any juvenile shenanigans. I was ready to congratulate myself for how mature I’ve become because I realized there’s nothing cute about playground insults in a grown man, but that maturity was undercut by how hard I cackled at the names of some of the cats featured in the story, Elhissabeth Bennet and Fitzwhisker Darcy. The animals and the madcap dash that sets off the plot give the novella a twee, caper-y feel, but that was perfectly balanced by the high steam, explicitness and the delightful dirty talk, which in turn made the emotional gut punches that creep up on the reader all the more resonant (I particularly loved the imagery of the barn as their wedding chapel). All in all, this novella was almost perfect (again, I’d nix the contemporary language of being “too much” and similar and of course it wasn't realistic that they'd be traveling without a chaperone, but whatever), I read it in basically one sitting and was utterly charmed. It was fun, hot and swoonworthy. And I did not see *that* wedding coming, but I loved it. Highly recommended.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC graciously provided by the author; all thoughts and opinions are my own.
January 8, 2025
4 ⭐️
Always told she was too much, Adelaide, an outspoken American heiress who spends her days with her head in a book (some of them with dirty illustrations she's pasted in) is on her way to a marriage of convenience to an older man. There's a bit of uniqueness here in that this future husband is actually a Nice Guy, recently widowed but with political beliefs aligned with Adelaide's own. When her carriage horse needs a new shoe, who's to stop by and help but shy, sexy blacksmith Will to offer assistance. And when her chaperones fall unexpectedly ill, they ask Will to accompany her to her destination. Since he's got a new apprenticeship opportunity not far from where she's meant to go, he takes the deal. Despite his immediate attraction to this curvaceous beauty and his knowledge that he cannot be with her. Thus, the two embark on some fun road trip shenanigans: donkey apple carts, cat-infested hotels, and one barn.
This has:
✨ curvy heroine
✨ blacksmith hero
✨ road trip novella
✨ bookish American heiress (who's also a secret suffragette writer)
✨ class differences
✨ one barn
The really special thing about this novella is the beautiful way Will sees Adelaide and appreciates everything that she is. Honestly, his POV scenes were some of my favorite and amped up the romance hugely for me. The ending to this was super sweet and I was happy that Adelaide didn't have to throw away her political dreams for Will. My first Ginny B. Moore book, but certainly not my last!
Always told she was too much, Adelaide, an outspoken American heiress who spends her days with her head in a book (some of them with dirty illustrations she's pasted in) is on her way to a marriage of convenience to an older man. There's a bit of uniqueness here in that this future husband is actually a Nice Guy, recently widowed but with political beliefs aligned with Adelaide's own. When her carriage horse needs a new shoe, who's to stop by and help but shy, sexy blacksmith Will to offer assistance. And when her chaperones fall unexpectedly ill, they ask Will to accompany her to her destination. Since he's got a new apprenticeship opportunity not far from where she's meant to go, he takes the deal. Despite his immediate attraction to this curvaceous beauty and his knowledge that he cannot be with her. Thus, the two embark on some fun road trip shenanigans: donkey apple carts, cat-infested hotels, and one barn.
This has:
✨ curvy heroine
✨ blacksmith hero
✨ road trip novella
✨ bookish American heiress (who's also a secret suffragette writer)
✨ class differences
✨ one barn
The really special thing about this novella is the beautiful way Will sees Adelaide and appreciates everything that she is. Honestly, his POV scenes were some of my favorite and amped up the romance hugely for me. The ending to this was super sweet and I was happy that Adelaide didn't have to throw away her political dreams for Will. My first Ginny B. Moore book, but certainly not my last!
September 12, 2024
4.5 Stars - This novella was a hoot and a half, spinning a tale of romance and road trips that had me chuckling non-stop. Meet Adelaide Kimball, the feisty American heiress with a knack for trouble, and Will Shipley, the heartthrob blacksmith with muscles to spare. Together, they hit the road so Will can deliver Adelaide, who is determined to escape her overbearing mother and marry an impoverished earl. But on the way to her wedding, they find themselves in a series of hilarious mishaps. As fate would have it, she bags a blacksmith with a heart of gold. Sparks fly, and so do witty quips, as these two trade barbs that are as sharp as Will’s anvils.
The novella is a whirlwind of fun, zipping along with a pep that kept me glued to the pages. It’s a comedy of errors with a side of romance, where every misadventure and the animals that just push our lovebirds closer. The characters are a blast, and even though the story’s short, it packs a punch of personality that had me rooting for a fairy-tale finale. Sure, I wouldn’t mind if the story kept going, but this little gem of laughs and love was a total treat. I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own.
The novella is a whirlwind of fun, zipping along with a pep that kept me glued to the pages. It’s a comedy of errors with a side of romance, where every misadventure and the animals that just push our lovebirds closer. The characters are a blast, and even though the story’s short, it packs a punch of personality that had me rooting for a fairy-tale finale. Sure, I wouldn’t mind if the story kept going, but this little gem of laughs and love was a total treat. I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own.
January 13, 2025
What a fun, entertaining read this on is. Oh, my this is a very naughty story but with wonderful characters too. Adelaide is a wealthy American Heiress who is outspoken and known for getting into trouble. She is on her way to meet her finance and be married. He is an older man, a Earl with interest in politics too. Theirs will be a marriage of friends. While traveling with her chaperones, a nasty couple only wanting the money they will be paid,one of the horses throws a shoe. The blacksmith, Will is a very strong, muscular men. Adelaide can't help but admire him and his large hands. Will is equally taken with her figure and tries to hid his longing to hold her. The last thing Will though he would be doing is driving Adelaide to her wedding with an Earl! After her chaperones foist her off onto him to get her their on time. Only fate has another idea, with rain, stolen carriages, an old donkey and lots of cats too. So much adventure these two must go thru while falling for the other both knowing each has other plans. Will Adelaide be able to marry her Earl after falling for Will? Will Will fight for her are let her go? Oh, my so many questions. This is very steamy story with these too. Their is so much depth to both of this couple it's wonderful. I could not put it down. Be sure and get the epilogue its wonderful too. I loved that the story also includes the Earls side too.
October 17, 2024
Forbidden relationship and steamy road trip
4.5/5 The Blacksmith’s Borrowed Bride is the ninth novella in the multi-author series Curves and Cravats.
This novella started out as a fun instalust story of two unlikely people joining up on a road trip and transformed into something moving and meaningful. I was surprised by the change but enjoyed the jokes and lightheartedness in the first part and the progression of feelings the MC experienced.
It’s also a comedy of errors, as anything that could go wrong on the three day road trip does go wrong. Or maybe it all went right?
Adelaide has always felt that she’s a bit too much to be easily accepted by those around her and the ones that should care for her are only concerned with what she can do for them. So I was endeared with Will who instantly accepted Adelaide for exactly who she is. Adelaide is also comfortable with her desires but learns how to verbalize those with Will.
This story starts out fast and hot with four encounters in a shorter page count. While they’re all steamy, the latter scenes were hotter to me after having a chance to connect with the characters more.
4.5/5 The Blacksmith’s Borrowed Bride is the ninth novella in the multi-author series Curves and Cravats.
This novella started out as a fun instalust story of two unlikely people joining up on a road trip and transformed into something moving and meaningful. I was surprised by the change but enjoyed the jokes and lightheartedness in the first part and the progression of feelings the MC experienced.
It’s also a comedy of errors, as anything that could go wrong on the three day road trip does go wrong. Or maybe it all went right?
Adelaide has always felt that she’s a bit too much to be easily accepted by those around her and the ones that should care for her are only concerned with what she can do for them. So I was endeared with Will who instantly accepted Adelaide for exactly who she is. Adelaide is also comfortable with her desires but learns how to verbalize those with Will.
This story starts out fast and hot with four encounters in a shorter page count. While they’re all steamy, the latter scenes were hotter to me after having a chance to connect with the characters more.
October 10, 2024
A truly wonderful story begins with the unexpected twists of a journey. When a woman on the road to her wedding finds an entirely different future. Adelaide is a woman with a plan to change the world, what she doesn’t expect is meeting a man who changes all her plans. Will is a man who is always taking care of others, but what happens when he meets a woman that wants to care for him? These are the important questions raised in this story. Is it fate? Or is it about grasping what is placed in front of you and having the courage to hold on tight? I loved the passion between Adelaide & Will. From their first meeting, they were electric. What was truly beautiful was how they complemented each other. Will listened to her, accepted the beauty in every part of her. Adelaide supported him and cared for him, striving to act as a partner not a dependent. Their road was bumpy, filled with some angsty longing and the pain of insecurity but the ending truly makes it all worth it. Love is worthy of everything.
October 9, 2024
This is a quick, steamy Victorian novella that features all the greatest hits of any good road trip romance: close proximity in a carriage, steamy interludes in the middle of the woods, and while there ISN'T only one bed, Plot ensures they share one anyway!
Adelaide is tall, plus-sized, and a women's rights activist; while she's mostly at ease with herself, she does feel like sometimes she's Too Much and has to minimize herself and her opinions to fit in. Obviously our hero Will isn't having any of it— he's a gruff, bit o'rough hero who's actually so worshipful of Adelaide, but like, that isn't stopping him from throwing down when the time comes, of course.
As far as the sex, there is a gooood amount of it for a novella of this length; there is face-sitting AND there is a tree-bang!
Sidenote, this is a part of the Curves & Cravats series, all indie-published novellas featuring plus-sized heroines, and I'd recommend checking them out!
Thank you to Ginny Moore for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.
Rating: 4/5
Heat Level: 3.75/5
Publication Date: October 9th
Adelaide is tall, plus-sized, and a women's rights activist; while she's mostly at ease with herself, she does feel like sometimes she's Too Much and has to minimize herself and her opinions to fit in. Obviously our hero Will isn't having any of it— he's a gruff, bit o'rough hero who's actually so worshipful of Adelaide, but like, that isn't stopping him from throwing down when the time comes, of course.
As far as the sex, there is a gooood amount of it for a novella of this length; there is face-sitting AND there is a tree-bang!
Sidenote, this is a part of the Curves & Cravats series, all indie-published novellas featuring plus-sized heroines, and I'd recommend checking them out!
Thank you to Ginny Moore for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.
Rating: 4/5
Heat Level: 3.75/5
Publication Date: October 9th
October 15, 2024
If things could go wrong in this short read, they did, but it led to the most delightful road trip for Adelaide, the (h) and Will, the (H). This is a wonderful story filled with funny escapades and heartwarming moments between the main characters. Adelaide, a curvy heiress on her way to her wedding and Will, a blacksmith on his way to an apprenticeship. He hitches a ride with Adelaide's party. From there we are treated to a steamy, funny and sometimes poignant ride to their HEA. In this novella the characters are warm, witty and madly in lust. But as this short story goes on we get to know these two and fall in love right along with them. It's a well-written fun read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Another great one from the "Curves & Cravats" series. I can't wait for the next one! I highly recommend this book.
TG
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving this review.
TG
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving this review.
October 20, 2024
Adelaide Kimble is bookish and headstrong and wants to fight for women's rights. She agrees to marry her friend Lord Clements so she can continue with her writing.
Will Shipley is a blacksmith but wants to do more than replace horseshoes and he is going to be an apprentice to learn intricate design.
Adelaide party gets stranded when the horse throws a shoe and then her chaperone gets ill and can't leave. Her chaperone gets Will to take her to the next town and her new chaperone will be waiting.
As Adelaide and Will start on their journey what doesn't happen to them. Along the way they enjoy each other company and learn about each other. They enjoy intimate time but neither reveal their feelings for each other.
This is a sweet story of a girl who never thought she was enough for anyone and Will who wanted more but missing a part of himself. As they come together, they find they are enough for each other, but will they let it all slip away?
Will Shipley is a blacksmith but wants to do more than replace horseshoes and he is going to be an apprentice to learn intricate design.
Adelaide party gets stranded when the horse throws a shoe and then her chaperone gets ill and can't leave. Her chaperone gets Will to take her to the next town and her new chaperone will be waiting.
As Adelaide and Will start on their journey what doesn't happen to them. Along the way they enjoy each other company and learn about each other. They enjoy intimate time but neither reveal their feelings for each other.
This is a sweet story of a girl who never thought she was enough for anyone and Will who wanted more but missing a part of himself. As they come together, they find they are enough for each other, but will they let it all slip away?
October 2, 2024
Another great book in the Curves and Cravats series. I’ve read a few books by Ginny B Moore before and enjoyed them all. She has a great writing style that I love to read, writing humorous and steamy love stories that I can read over and over again.
This Victorian age story between deliciously curvy Adelaide Kimball, an American heiress passionate about women’s rights and Will Shipley, a tall, muscular blacksmith with ambitions is a fantastic, funny, steamy read.
Both character have confidence issues about themselves. They first meet at an inn where Will works as a blacksmith. The passion sizzles between them from the first time they look at each other, even though she is on her way to be married.
Their attraction only increases when he is tasked with travelling with her alone when her chaperones have to abandon her. Will and Adelaide feel comfortable in each other’s company, talking easily and are interested in each other’s conversations. There’s an undeniable passionate spark between them that ignites along their journey. They realise along their travels that the other gives them the confidence they have been missing but can’t tell each other because Adelaide is getting married. When they arrive at her fiancé’s home, Adelaide has to decide what she really wants in her life, passion or influence.
I loved the ending of this book and there’s a fantastic surprise in the epilogue that I didn’t expect at all! Altogether I think this book is a fantastic read and would tell anyone who wants a quick, funny and passionate book with low angst and a happy ever after ending to run to buy this novella.
I received a special copy from the author. I’m voluntarily leaving this review.
This Victorian age story between deliciously curvy Adelaide Kimball, an American heiress passionate about women’s rights and Will Shipley, a tall, muscular blacksmith with ambitions is a fantastic, funny, steamy read.
Both character have confidence issues about themselves. They first meet at an inn where Will works as a blacksmith. The passion sizzles between them from the first time they look at each other, even though she is on her way to be married.
Their attraction only increases when he is tasked with travelling with her alone when her chaperones have to abandon her. Will and Adelaide feel comfortable in each other’s company, talking easily and are interested in each other’s conversations. There’s an undeniable passionate spark between them that ignites along their journey. They realise along their travels that the other gives them the confidence they have been missing but can’t tell each other because Adelaide is getting married. When they arrive at her fiancé’s home, Adelaide has to decide what she really wants in her life, passion or influence.
I loved the ending of this book and there’s a fantastic surprise in the epilogue that I didn’t expect at all! Altogether I think this book is a fantastic read and would tell anyone who wants a quick, funny and passionate book with low angst and a happy ever after ending to run to buy this novella.
I received a special copy from the author. I’m voluntarily leaving this review.
October 21, 2024
Rate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: 🌶️
Tropes/Triggers
Road Trip
Class Difference
Plus-Sized Heroine
Forced Proximity
Another great book in the Curves and Cravats series, The Blacksmith's Borrowed Bride is one that you want to read. What I loved about the book is the smooth writing and great characters that Ginny Moore developed.
In this story Adelaide is on her way to meet her future husband. Accompanied by chaperones, they get sick and Will is volun-told to take her to her meet her husband. Since he's on his way to start his apprenticeship, he decides that he can take her a part of the way. Though they try to resist each other, throughout everything that happens they get closer.
This story was filled with great laughs, characters, scenarios that didn't feel like they forced the MCs together. If you're looking for a good book with the right amount of spice for a simple novella, this is the one.
Spice: 🌶️
Tropes/Triggers
Road Trip
Class Difference
Plus-Sized Heroine
Forced Proximity
Another great book in the Curves and Cravats series, The Blacksmith's Borrowed Bride is one that you want to read. What I loved about the book is the smooth writing and great characters that Ginny Moore developed.
In this story Adelaide is on her way to meet her future husband. Accompanied by chaperones, they get sick and Will is volun-told to take her to her meet her husband. Since he's on his way to start his apprenticeship, he decides that he can take her a part of the way. Though they try to resist each other, throughout everything that happens they get closer.
This story was filled with great laughs, characters, scenarios that didn't feel like they forced the MCs together. If you're looking for a good book with the right amount of spice for a simple novella, this is the one.
January 5, 2025
I feel like I really understood Adelaide. She was always told she was too much, and that is something I have been told my entire life. (My mother still mentions that I'm a "handful" pretty often.) And while I know it isn't meant unkindly and probably isn't meant unkindly towards Adelaide it can certainly make you feel some kind of way.
I love that the heroine with the big personality finds someone to love her for exactly who she is. It didn't matter to her that the man was a blacksmith or that she was on her way to her wedding.
This is a road trip romance, which is a favorite of mine. Adelaide and Will get into various forms of trouble (donkey theft, crazy cat lady, storms) but they always managed to deal with it one way or another.
This was a really fun read! I like how the jilted groom's story turns out as well.
I love that the heroine with the big personality finds someone to love her for exactly who she is. It didn't matter to her that the man was a blacksmith or that she was on her way to her wedding.
This is a road trip romance, which is a favorite of mine. Adelaide and Will get into various forms of trouble (donkey theft, crazy cat lady, storms) but they always managed to deal with it one way or another.
This was a really fun read! I like how the jilted groom's story turns out as well.
September 15, 2024
This is my very first Ginny B. Moore book and what a good time it was. It was a quick, not overly complicated (important in a novella), witty, heartfelt, funny. What more does one want?!
At one point, in a very unexpected time, the FMC says "My mother raised me to be a lady." It captures the type of sass that makes her so endearing and I love it. She's a little anxious, little ADD, little edgy, and genuinely funny. She's been my favorite heroine in this anthology thus far and this book will now be shelved into my 5 star hall of fame!
I would say my critique was that, as part of a themed anthology, her curviness wasn't necessarily all that significant. Of course other than the fact that the Will was a huge fan of her bum, which in a way could be enough :)
At one point, in a very unexpected time, the FMC says "My mother raised me to be a lady." It captures the type of sass that makes her so endearing and I love it. She's a little anxious, little ADD, little edgy, and genuinely funny. She's been my favorite heroine in this anthology thus far and this book will now be shelved into my 5 star hall of fame!
I would say my critique was that, as part of a themed anthology, her curviness wasn't necessarily all that significant. Of course other than the fact that the Will was a huge fan of her bum, which in a way could be enough :)
October 6, 2024
This is a super fun, sweet and sexy road trip gone wrong…but absolutely right! Adelaide Kimball, our MFC, is a Bluestocking American heiress who has agreed to a marriage of convenience with a lord she’s never met in the hopes of furthering her writing and political ambitions. Will Shipley, our MMC, is a blacksmith who dreams of being an artisan…not the unwitting chauffeur who must get Adelaide to her wedding on time! It’s insta-lust/love for both…but they fight their feelings..until they don’t! If you are a fan of Tessa Dare’s A Week to be Wicked and Beauty and the Blacksmith, you will love this story…And the comparison is meant as high praise!!!
December 29, 2024
On the one hand, this was a fun road trip historical romance novella between our heroine and the guy who was supposed to be driving her to her wedding—to another guy. Oops 😆 She was an American heiress Bluestocking. He was equal parts wanting to protect her and wanting to eff her brains out. Also he was super brawny. So much one bed trope.
On the other hand, it all felt a bit rushed. I wish their class difference had played more of a role in the story (any class difference drama was pushed to the side). And if it had been longer, then maybe their (fairly complex) personalities and backstories could have been more show, less tell.
On the other hand, it all felt a bit rushed. I wish their class difference had played more of a role in the story (any class difference drama was pushed to the side). And if it had been longer, then maybe their (fairly complex) personalities and backstories could have been more show, less tell.
November 1, 2024
One week to wed
Adelaide and Will lol aka Phill were never supposed to happen! A chaperone felled due to an illness! Will deputized to get Adelaide to her wedding and several mishaps along the way! I’m not sure why we didn’t see what part in the end Adelaide’s wealthy parents played?
It was all about the Earl the Marriage Act and Adelaide writing the very important parts that helped the act exist in the first place!
All the falling in love was rushed they each achieve what was most important in the long run and for the future! Very nice!
Adelaide and Will lol aka Phill were never supposed to happen! A chaperone felled due to an illness! Will deputized to get Adelaide to her wedding and several mishaps along the way! I’m not sure why we didn’t see what part in the end Adelaide’s wealthy parents played?
It was all about the Earl the Marriage Act and Adelaide writing the very important parts that helped the act exist in the first place!
All the falling in love was rushed they each achieve what was most important in the long run and for the future! Very nice!
April 10, 2025
Enjoyable Quick Read!
This is a nicely written, interesting, fast read (part of the Curves & Cravats Collection of stories) and I enjoyed it very much.
It tells us how Will, the Blacksmith and Adelaide met and how their would-be-doomed relationship evolved.
I'm happy to say that this story does end with their happy ever after, though I will admit that for a while I rather doubted that it could. So, well saved!
Very pleasant characters and lots of lively banter made this an entertaining read.
This is a nicely written, interesting, fast read (part of the Curves & Cravats Collection of stories) and I enjoyed it very much.
It tells us how Will, the Blacksmith and Adelaide met and how their would-be-doomed relationship evolved.
I'm happy to say that this story does end with their happy ever after, though I will admit that for a while I rather doubted that it could. So, well saved!
Very pleasant characters and lots of lively banter made this an entertaining read.
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