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Straight and True: A Regency Novella
Isabella Reed has loved Nathan Trammell since she was eleven. Unfortunately, he does not return her affections. When she is invited to a house party at his family's estate, she makes plans to win his heart.
Alexander Brent, her childhood nemesis, has been in love with her for most of his life, but he could never hold a candle to his cousin, Nathan. Now, fresh from a tour of the continent and changed from the ungainly youth he once was, Alex is determined to foil Isabella's plans.
He offers to help her so he could secretly thwart her...but in doing so, he just might end up ensuring her success.
This sweet Regency novella is approximately 34,000 words.
Alexander Brent, her childhood nemesis, has been in love with her for most of his life, but he could never hold a candle to his cousin, Nathan. Now, fresh from a tour of the continent and changed from the ungainly youth he once was, Alex is determined to foil Isabella's plans.
He offers to help her so he could secretly thwart her...but in doing so, he just might end up ensuring her success.
This sweet Regency novella is approximately 34,000 words.
135 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 24, 2014
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March 10, 2019
Sweet, simple, well-written. A cut above many Regency books currently out there.
February 17, 2019
Title: Straight and True: A Regency Novella
Author: Justice Joy
Format: Kindle (Free)
[ Enjoyed ] Yes.
[ Last Read ] Last night.
[ Reread ] Probably not.
[ Cover Lust ] Nope.
[ Intriguing Title ] No.
[ Interesting Premise/Plot ] Not really.
[ Preview Impressions ] Seems to hold my attention. *buys it while still free*
[ Kept My Attention ] Yes.
[ Got Bored / Mind Wandering ] No.
[ Skimmed/Skipped Scenes/Chapters ] No.
[ Reread Past Scenes For Fun ] No.
[ Reread Past ScenesCause My Memory Sucks To Clear Confusion ] Didn't bother. (Had trouble remembering names.)
[ Stayed Up Late ] Yes.
[ Took a Long Break Midway ] Haha no.
[ Ending Left Me Feeling ] Smiling.
[ Easy Light Reading ] Yes.
[ Turn Brain Off ] Yup.
[ Guilty Pleasure ] Nah.
Other thoughts I'm throwing in: (Might contain spoilers; I fail at identifying them.)
After the lack of building romance in a historical fiction novel I recently finished, I found myself in the mood to read a sweet light romance. This novella seemed like the perfect fit, so in I dove.
The length of Straight and True is perfect. Not too short to the point of being rushed and not too long to the point of dragging (and boring me). There wasn't anything diabolical/evil, the misunderstandings didn't irritate me, and lust wasn't present (not that I mind that, just wouldn't fit what I felt like reading). Also the characters did not have annoying personalities. (You know, the kind that causes over-the-top eye-rolling drama.)
The afterword is a nice addition. I wasn't expecting to read a little about the history of sewing machines, and it brought me back to reality cause I did wonder if this was some alternate setting or actually factual. Just kind of assumed that Isabella and Alex weren't the inventors, but it seemed like they were on the path of becoming one in the epilogue.
Author: Justice Joy
Format: Kindle (Free)
[ Enjoyed ] Yes.
[ Last Read ] Last night.
[ Reread ] Probably not.
[ Cover Lust ] Nope.
[ Intriguing Title ] No.
[ Interesting Premise/Plot ] Not really.
[ Preview Impressions ] Seems to hold my attention. *buys it while still free*
[ Kept My Attention ] Yes.
[ Got Bored / Mind Wandering ] No.
[ Skimmed/Skipped Scenes/Chapters ] No.
[ Reread Past Scenes For Fun ] No.
[ Reread Past Scenes
[ Stayed Up Late ] Yes.
[ Took a Long Break Midway ] Haha no.
[ Ending Left Me Feeling ] Smiling.
[ Easy Light Reading ] Yes.
[ Turn Brain Off ] Yup.
[ Guilty Pleasure ] Nah.
Other thoughts I'm throwing in: (Might contain spoilers; I fail at identifying them.)
After the lack of building romance in a historical fiction novel I recently finished, I found myself in the mood to read a sweet light romance. This novella seemed like the perfect fit, so in I dove.
The length of Straight and True is perfect. Not too short to the point of being rushed and not too long to the point of dragging (and boring me). There wasn't anything diabolical/evil, the misunderstandings didn't irritate me, and lust wasn't present (not that I mind that, just wouldn't fit what I felt like reading). Also the characters did not have annoying personalities. (You know, the kind that causes over-the-top eye-rolling drama.)
The afterword is a nice addition. I wasn't expecting to read a little about the history of sewing machines, and it brought me back to reality cause I did wonder if this was some alternate setting or actually factual. Just kind of assumed that Isabella and Alex weren't the inventors, but it seemed like they were on the path of becoming one in the epilogue.
June 16, 2018
Straight and True was an adorable and sweet Regency romance novella about Isabella trying to win the love of her childhood crush while her childhood nemesis— who’s been in love with her most of his life— tries to win her affections under the guise of helping her capture her crush’s attention. How does he decide to go about this? By secretly teaching her archery every sunrise. Unfortunately, his help backfires when Isabella's crush begins to finally take notice of her.
This was such a fun story. I loved both sweet Isabella and charming Alexander. They had wonderful chemistry and were very compatible, although it took Isabella awhile to let go of her grudges from a lifetime of Alexander’s teasing in order to realize it. Their common interest in studying mechanical machines and attempting to build their own was unique, and that combined with their archery lessons really enhanced the story. Isabella and Alexander’s developing relationship was sweet and satisfying; it was wonderful to watch Isabella discover the depth of both her crush's and her nemesis' personalities in order to realize who was a better fit for her. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this and hope the author writes more books in the future.
This was such a fun story. I loved both sweet Isabella and charming Alexander. They had wonderful chemistry and were very compatible, although it took Isabella awhile to let go of her grudges from a lifetime of Alexander’s teasing in order to realize it. Their common interest in studying mechanical machines and attempting to build their own was unique, and that combined with their archery lessons really enhanced the story. Isabella and Alexander’s developing relationship was sweet and satisfying; it was wonderful to watch Isabella discover the depth of both her crush's and her nemesis' personalities in order to realize who was a better fit for her. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this and hope the author writes more books in the future.
June 6, 2017
This was an enjoyable story and felt much truer to what I perceive the time period to be than a lot of regency romances I have read lately. I was just sad when I discovered there weren't more stories by the author. I look forward to more.
August 6, 2017
This was a nice, clean, Regency novella. The novella was not rushed nor too short but just the right length to tell the story.
August 31, 2017
This was a cute regency novella. I liked the characters and it kept me entertained. Short and sweet (but it didn't feel rushed).
February 15, 2018
A fun, quick read, great characters, not bad for a novella.
April 4, 2015
Sweet, short story. While Isabella is trying to get Nathan to fall in love with her, Alex is trying to get Isabella to fall in love with him. Of course the reader can see that Nathan is first interested in another woman, and is a bit shallow. And Alex has reformed his prankster, school-boy ways to become such a charming, handsome gentleman. I thought this story was cute. The straight and true title refers to the archery throughout the book, which ends up being the clandestine meetings between Isabella and Alex as he teachers her archery every morning at sunrise. Isabella does get the proposal from Nathan that she hoped for, but she realizes that she is in love with Alex instead.
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April 21, 2015
Isabelle loves Nathan but is loved by Alexander. Each is in love with someone who doesn't love them back. Alexander promises to teach Isabelle archery so she can impress Nathan but really does so to spend time with Iseabelle. Isabelle's love for Nathan stems from a childhood crush and will be tested now that Alexander pursues her. When Isabelle finally convinces Nathan to fall for her, will she still love him and break Alexander's heart? I really liked Alexander's character in this novel! Everyone gets their happy ending in this book!
January 29, 2016
Loved it! Don't let the cover fool you!
This book felt true to the area. The 2 main characters had great great character development. I loved the fact that I could read what both characters were thinking. They had great chemistry. It was everything I look for in a regency romance.
This book felt true to the area. The 2 main characters had great great character development. I loved the fact that I could read what both characters were thinking. They had great chemistry. It was everything I look for in a regency romance.
January 6, 2015
Such an enjoyable story! I'll look for other books by this author.
April 15, 2015
Straight and True by Justice Joy
Excellent ebook and I look forward t reading more from this author. I give this ebook 5 stars. Thank you
Excellent ebook and I look forward t reading more from this author. I give this ebook 5 stars. Thank you
December 21, 2015
Great,clean read!
This is my first of Justice Joy and I am thrilled! The characters are wonderful and the storyline is engaging. Looking forward to more!
This is my first of Justice Joy and I am thrilled! The characters are wonderful and the storyline is engaging. Looking forward to more!
March 5, 2016
A cute, sweet, innocent story
April 25, 2016
Sweet romance
Really cute story about love. The characters were real and funny. Good for all ages no sex or innuendos. -Barbie
Really cute story about love. The characters were real and funny. Good for all ages no sex or innuendos. -Barbie
September 25, 2016
3.5 stars.
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