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Love from London #5
Miss Warrington's Portfolio for Designing a Betrothal
Blackmail is a strange start to a love story…
Miss Dahlia Warrington has acquired a reputation for two things--being fashionable, and turning down every suitor who’s asked for her hand.
She has a secret list of what she’s looking for in a husband, and no gentleman has ever matched her requirements. She’s starting to wonder whether such a man even exists…
For years, Lord Cavendish has been plagued with the memory of a young lady in a moonlit garden. He only met her the once, and he never learned her name…
Now William has been called back to London to fix the mess his late brother left behind. The largest problem isn’t the family home that’s fallen into ruin, the horde of debt collectors, or assuming the title he never expected to inherit. The most pressing issue is that his eight sisters are all of a marriageable age and only one has been presented.
When William quite literally runs into the lady from his past, she doesn’t recognize him, but he realizes she might be the answer to securing his sisters’ futures…
Can Dahlia and William overcome their contentious start?
Miss Dahlia Warrington has acquired a reputation for two things--being fashionable, and turning down every suitor who’s asked for her hand.
She has a secret list of what she’s looking for in a husband, and no gentleman has ever matched her requirements. She’s starting to wonder whether such a man even exists…
For years, Lord Cavendish has been plagued with the memory of a young lady in a moonlit garden. He only met her the once, and he never learned her name…
Now William has been called back to London to fix the mess his late brother left behind. The largest problem isn’t the family home that’s fallen into ruin, the horde of debt collectors, or assuming the title he never expected to inherit. The most pressing issue is that his eight sisters are all of a marriageable age and only one has been presented.
When William quite literally runs into the lady from his past, she doesn’t recognize him, but he realizes she might be the answer to securing his sisters’ futures…
Can Dahlia and William overcome their contentious start?
522 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2026
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Jill M. Beene
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February 11, 2026
В Miss Warrington's Portfolio for Designing a Betrothal на Jill M Beene атмосферата на Bridgerton среща ярката откровеност в отношенията. Истинско забавление с остроумни, честни и целенасочени герои! Колкото смях и добро настроение да има на страниците й, толкова и мъдри мисли, точни наблюдения и искрено изказани мнения открояват новелата от всички исторически романси,които съм чела. Наистина вярвам, че във времето на изискани обноски, лустросани светски разговори и класово раболепничене е имало хора, които са заобикаляли обществените порядки и фалшивите норми на поведение. Честността на изказаните мисли са глътка чист въздух сред бурята от надменност, прикрити меркантилни намерения и прикрито зад титли и влияние поведение.
Най - интересната глава в книгата беше 33 - та! Един много светски и много поучителен разговор за птиц. Всъщност за кокошки. Никой не очаква такъв да се проведе в предния салон по време на визитите на господата в периода на Сезона в Лондон. Когато обикновено се обявяват намеренията за ухажване на някоя дама! Но всъщност май точно там й е мястото на темата! За предпочитанията на кокошките към комфорт и спокойна среда, за да снасят най - добрите яйца. Абсолютно изискана метафора, поднесена към дамата, която е пленила сърцето на героя ни! Интелигентността на всеки джентълмен може много деликатно да бъде установена от реакцията му към такъв разговор! А госпожицата има възможност нагледно и набързо да установи кой от ухажорите й е сериозен в намеренията си. И кой си струва да бъде поощрен!
Който разбрал, разбрал!
А аз постоянно бях във възторг от играта на остроумие и реалистични претенции между Далия Уорингтън, сестра й Рейчъл, лорд Уилям Кавендиш и сестра му Клер. Това си бяха типа хора, които бих искала да имам в компанията си!
Ако героите в една книга отговарят на собствените ми виждания за общуване извън лъжливите рамки за благоприличие и изказват отношение, намерение и мисли с исткреност, мога да нарека тези образи сродна душа! А книгата - достойна за 5⭐️!
* "So many in society act as if it is the married state itself that is the goal, and not happiness within the marriage. Marriage isn't the finish line of some race—it is the starting point of a lifelong endeavor, a commitment. Why on earth would you try to find a spouse under pretense?"
* " And while we're on the subject, I might point out that conforming to society's definition of happiness has made many people miserable, indeed."
Най - интересната глава в книгата беше 33 - та! Един много светски и много поучителен разговор за птиц. Всъщност за кокошки. Никой не очаква такъв да се проведе в предния салон по време на визитите на господата в периода на Сезона в Лондон. Когато обикновено се обявяват намеренията за ухажване на някоя дама! Но всъщност май точно там й е мястото на темата! За предпочитанията на кокошките към комфорт и спокойна среда, за да снасят най - добрите яйца. Абсолютно изискана метафора, поднесена към дамата, която е пленила сърцето на героя ни! Интелигентността на всеки джентълмен може много деликатно да бъде установена от реакцията му към такъв разговор! А госпожицата има възможност нагледно и набързо да установи кой от ухажорите й е сериозен в намеренията си. И кой си струва да бъде поощрен!
Който разбрал, разбрал!
А аз постоянно бях във възторг от играта на остроумие и реалистични претенции между Далия Уорингтън, сестра й Рейчъл, лорд Уилям Кавендиш и сестра му Клер. Това си бяха типа хора, които бих искала да имам в компанията си!
Ако героите в една книга отговарят на собствените ми виждания за общуване извън лъжливите рамки за благоприличие и изказват отношение, намерение и мисли с исткреност, мога да нарека тези образи сродна душа! А книгата - достойна за 5⭐️!
* "So many in society act as if it is the married state itself that is the goal, and not happiness within the marriage. Marriage isn't the finish line of some race—it is the starting point of a lifelong endeavor, a commitment. Why on earth would you try to find a spouse under pretense?"
* " And while we're on the subject, I might point out that conforming to society's definition of happiness has made many people miserable, indeed."
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
As always, witty, humorous, and delightful pursuit of a second-chance HEA in a Regency London
This entire series is simply amazing and full of humor and romance one must have in their TBR. However, with all its wit and silliness, the novel touches on issues of social disparity, shallowness, and expectations of fitting into a mold, as well. It is the goodness of a noble character that’s praised and an inside beauty that’s admired.
Although, a reader can easily admire the atmosphere of Regency with its fashion and style which is in abundance here and only create a character of its own.
And as far as main characters are concerned, Dahlia and William are just a treat to read about.
It is meant to read as a series, and you’ll greatly benefit to start with Book 1 in Love from London series. Truly, your enjoyment level will absolutely rise a notch or two. Especially, as the characters you’ve fallen in love with will reappear - or a glimpse at a new series will whet your appetite.
I had a privilege to read an advanced copy and absolutely loved it! All opinions expressed are my own.
This entire series is simply amazing and full of humor and romance one must have in their TBR. However, with all its wit and silliness, the novel touches on issues of social disparity, shallowness, and expectations of fitting into a mold, as well. It is the goodness of a noble character that’s praised and an inside beauty that’s admired.
Although, a reader can easily admire the atmosphere of Regency with its fashion and style which is in abundance here and only create a character of its own.
And as far as main characters are concerned, Dahlia and William are just a treat to read about.
It is meant to read as a series, and you’ll greatly benefit to start with Book 1 in Love from London series. Truly, your enjoyment level will absolutely rise a notch or two. Especially, as the characters you’ve fallen in love with will reappear - or a glimpse at a new series will whet your appetite.
I had a privilege to read an advanced copy and absolutely loved it! All opinions expressed are my own.
February 6, 2026
── .✦ "…It was just pure bad luck that the one man who caught your eye wasn't looking at you in that way at first. You can hardly hold that against him forever. He sees you now. He's looking at you now. And I don't think he's going to look the other direction ever again."
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˗ˏˋ˗ˏ 4 🌟 ● 🫑
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Once again, I find myself delving into this world. And once again, I am not unhappy with what I see.
The story was quite intriguing, given William was a tradesman and how trades were viewed back then. I mean, we see that through the story when looking back at Robert's take.
And the way we saw Dahlia slowly come around to William's earnest way of being, likely *because* he was a tradesman/businessman and he had to be.
The addition of Claire's pov and why she acted how she did makes me feel confident that not only will she find help in Dahlia in her own book (book 6) but that she will certainly have a storyline that will be worth the (digital) pages.
I love when I'm not let down by series. And I'm glad I found this series.
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˗ˏˋ˗ˏ 4 🌟 ● 🫑
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Once again, I find myself delving into this world. And once again, I am not unhappy with what I see.
The story was quite intriguing, given William was a tradesman and how trades were viewed back then. I mean, we see that through the story when looking back at Robert's take.
And the way we saw Dahlia slowly come around to William's earnest way of being, likely *because* he was a tradesman/businessman and he had to be.
The addition of Claire's pov and why she acted how she did makes me feel confident that not only will she find help in Dahlia in her own book (book 6) but that she will certainly have a storyline that will be worth the (digital) pages.
I love when I'm not let down by series. And I'm glad I found this series.
February 11, 2026
Absolutely LOVED this story! I love all of Ms. Beene’s stories so read them all. She is like a breath of fresh air in the historical romance department and much appreciated. Please note, for me I have only given 5 stars to a handful of books over the decades and save that for something that moves me so completely or profoundly that it is still with me. 4 stars, for me, means that I absolutely loved it, it was a great story that pulled me in and I had to keep reading because it was just that good. What a lovely book to read while we had snow falling and freezing temps. (: Thank you Ms. Beene, your next release is written in my calendar and much anticipated.
February 11, 2026
Despite my earlier resolve - after finishing book #4 - to give up on this series, I decided to give it a chance. I went into the story promising myself that if the same editing errors occurred in this book as well, I'd DNF and call it done.
I'm thrilled to report that I enjoyed this book thoroughly. I was immersed in the story from the first page and stayed there comfortably until the end. Literally, The End ended the book, quite nicely. I'm glad I gave the book a chance. Well done, Ms Beene, well done.
I'm thrilled to report that I enjoyed this book thoroughly. I was immersed in the story from the first page and stayed there comfortably until the end. Literally, The End ended the book, quite nicely. I'm glad I gave the book a chance. Well done, Ms Beene, well done.
February 3, 2026
She’s Done It Again!
Another excellent book by Jill M Beene! While Eleanor and Edward’s story remains my all-time favorite, Dahlia and William’s story is now fighting with Percy and Adelaide for second spot.
Also, when I am old, I too want to be a part of Aunt Janie’s group!
Another excellent book by Jill M Beene! While Eleanor and Edward’s story remains my all-time favorite, Dahlia and William’s story is now fighting with Percy and Adelaide for second spot.
Also, when I am old, I too want to be a part of Aunt Janie’s group!
February 5, 2026
Another captivating book by Jill M. Beene
Such a fun book (again! Yay!)! I just picked it up for a quick read before starting something I ought to do and here I am - hours later - happy and abit sad that I’ll have to wait months till the next instalment…
Such a fun book (again! Yay!)! I just picked it up for a quick read before starting something I ought to do and here I am - hours later - happy and abit sad that I’ll have to wait months till the next instalment…
February 9, 2026
Well Designed Romance
I enjoyed the character growth in both William and Dahlia. William's vulnerability was convincing without being sappy and Dahlia finally let go of her pride enough to appreciate him. The pacing was good and the banter believable. A very entertaining read.
I enjoyed the character growth in both William and Dahlia. William's vulnerability was convincing without being sappy and Dahlia finally let go of her pride enough to appreciate him. The pacing was good and the banter believable. A very entertaining read.
February 8, 2026
The first half was 4⭐️, the last half felt lack luster and mainly prepped for the next book.
February 10, 2026
This fifth adventure is as delightful as the first one was. Intervening entries in the series were interesting but lacked the verve that one and five have. I am looking forward to #6 from Beene.
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