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Free and Fetching Ladies #1
My Sister's Secret
Joanna is the timid twin, the one who would rather paint than go out into society. Henrietta is the brave one, the renowned beauty who was engaged at seventeen to a handsome and rich young man. But when Henrietta’s fiancé is suddenly killed in a cholera outbreak, the twins and their cousin Brook are sent back to England.
Joanna starts noticing herself blushing around her cousin Brook, who suddenly seems an excessively handsome young man with a new awkwardness around her. But even thinking of marriage would be impossible for the two cousins, as they are both impoverished and quite busy chasing Henrietta. Henri, still grief-stricken over the loss of the man she was to marry, has chosen to throw herself at every married man and rake in sight.
When yet more tragic news reaches the three cousins, Brook takes comfort in the arms of a woman who seems to be Henrietta, his experienced and wild cousin. In fact, the woman who spends the night with him is Joanna, and Brook makes her question her desires, her character, and her resolution not to follow a path of passion.
When Joanna discovers that she is with child, the twins are faced with a harsh choice – to be penniless and helpless little ladies trying to make their way in society, or to put a dangerous scheme in place and provide for both their futures. And Brook, Joanna’s beloved, is the only person standing in the way.
Joanna starts noticing herself blushing around her cousin Brook, who suddenly seems an excessively handsome young man with a new awkwardness around her. But even thinking of marriage would be impossible for the two cousins, as they are both impoverished and quite busy chasing Henrietta. Henri, still grief-stricken over the loss of the man she was to marry, has chosen to throw herself at every married man and rake in sight.
When yet more tragic news reaches the three cousins, Brook takes comfort in the arms of a woman who seems to be Henrietta, his experienced and wild cousin. In fact, the woman who spends the night with him is Joanna, and Brook makes her question her desires, her character, and her resolution not to follow a path of passion.
When Joanna discovers that she is with child, the twins are faced with a harsh choice – to be penniless and helpless little ladies trying to make their way in society, or to put a dangerous scheme in place and provide for both their futures. And Brook, Joanna’s beloved, is the only person standing in the way.
290 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 17, 2017
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May 24, 2018
2.5* stars actually
I didn’t like the writing! A little confusing
I didn’t like the writing! A little confusing
October 5, 2018
This book managed to invent a new type of formatting in iBooks. It was bizarre- and so was the story. All over the place.
April 9, 2019
Was not really able to get into story until second half in which the story line flowed smoothly & ending came too quickly. The first half seemed disjointed & I only stuck with the book due to online reviews that indicated the second half made the story worth reading. The French encounter served no purpose & certainly should have been eliminated. The scene aboard the ship was not necessary. My biggest disappointment is that the scene between the cousin & Henri was totally from left field. How can you love one twin & then make love to the other twin on several other occasions & never have closure with the twin you love? The ending was quick & several paragraphs was all the closure for the misdeed the twin love scene. Ending very poorly done.
March 15, 2018
I choose this rating because there is no fun in reading this book. This book is dull and boring. I wasted my time, I will not read anything by this author again. I will not recommend this book to anyone. What was the author thinking when she wrote this book.
I choose this rating because there is no fun in reading this book. I will not recommend this book to anyone I prefer not to read anything by this author again.
I choose this rating because there is no fun in reading this book. I will not recommend this book to anyone I prefer not to read anything by this author again.
May 14, 2018
Boring Read
I'm sorry I felt this book was boring. I had a hard time reading to chapter 9.
I really had a hard time understanding. The book seemed to go back & forth from when the main character was young then it was current.
I'm sorry I felt this book was boring. I had a hard time reading to chapter 9.
I really had a hard time understanding. The book seemed to go back & forth from when the main character was young then it was current.
November 14, 2018
I really struggled with this book. There was a HEA which is good but large gaps in time, the beginning of the story was confusing in India and the writing style was also confusing. I get there could have been more done to detail the characters as even by the end I did not feel that I knew them.
June 10, 2018
Same ole same ole . Twins trading places. Story line dragged. Ended nicely.
September 19, 2019
The book seems not to have proofread--many typos and grammar errors. The content of the story was also not to my taste.
May 4, 2020
Sorry
but thank goodness it was free or else i would have been really sorry to have paid my hard earned money for it.
but thank goodness it was free or else i would have been really sorry to have paid my hard earned money for it.
January 2, 2021
This is absolute rubbish the spelling and word phrasing is wrong in many places the story line silly waste of my time how does this even get published when of such a low standard ????
September 17, 2018
Overall, this wasn't a bad book, but it wasn't a great book either. There were several typos - "Book" instead of "Brook" for example.
The writing wasn't bad overall, Joanna is a believable character, but I found Brook to be on the shallow side. Henrietta wasn't what I would call "believable" either, she seemed pretty selfish in my opinion. Grandmama and Grandpapa seemed sweet and kind, which made up for it.
The story seemed to progress quite slowly for most of it, but once it hit a certain point, it felt like it was rushed, to get it wrapped up within a certain word count or number of pages. The Epilogue seemed like it was added on at the last minute, without much editing, or thought to say what Brook was doing for a living, or why he was gone so much.
Sorry Ms. Bloom, I may read another book of yours sometime, but I probably won't be rereading this one again.
The writing wasn't bad overall, Joanna is a believable character, but I found Brook to be on the shallow side. Henrietta wasn't what I would call "believable" either, she seemed pretty selfish in my opinion. Grandmama and Grandpapa seemed sweet and kind, which made up for it.
The story seemed to progress quite slowly for most of it, but once it hit a certain point, it felt like it was rushed, to get it wrapped up within a certain word count or number of pages. The Epilogue seemed like it was added on at the last minute, without much editing, or thought to say what Brook was doing for a living, or why he was gone so much.
Sorry Ms. Bloom, I may read another book of yours sometime, but I probably won't be rereading this one again.
August 15, 2018
My Sister's Secret by Bianca Bloom is a historical romance. Ms. Bloom has delivered a book that has lots of twists. The characters in this story are entertaining. Joanna and her twin along with their cousin Brook. Brook and Joanna's story is packed with smokin' hot sex and drama. There is a little ick factor in the story, as Brook and Joanna are cousins. My Sister's Secret is book 1 of the Free and Fetching Ladies Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
June 15, 2018
Through desception loves changed
Living India during a plague Joanna and Henrettia were sent to stay with an aunt outside of London. Along with them their cousin. When the girls bother and dad were taken by the plague their cusion took it bad. He stuck into Jos bedroom and later realized she was pregnant. This is when the deception started. Will they find out they switched and will they tell who the father os
Living India during a plague Joanna and Henrettia were sent to stay with an aunt outside of London. Along with them their cousin. When the girls bother and dad were taken by the plague their cusion took it bad. He stuck into Jos bedroom and later realized she was pregnant. This is when the deception started. Will they find out they switched and will they tell who the father os
April 28, 2026
I really struggled with this one. The premise had potential, but the execution just didn’t land for me. I found it hard to stay engaged, and the characters felt flat and uninteresting, which made the story drag. Overall, it was a tough read and not one I connected with.
March 8, 2018
Slightly scandalous
Very well written and executed. Truly a balance of adventure, intrigues and sexual encounters. Steamy, hot and a little naughty
Very well written and executed. Truly a balance of adventure, intrigues and sexual encounters. Steamy, hot and a little naughty
April 29, 2018
A good book
Really enjoyed the book but was confused about her one time bedding of the old man who seduced her. Felt it was unnecessary for the story but really enjoyed the rest.
Really enjoyed the book but was confused about her one time bedding of the old man who seduced her. Felt it was unnecessary for the story but really enjoyed the rest.
June 18, 2018
It is a great book to read
June 24, 2018
Well written
Was slow to take off, but once you were more into the book, you were transfixed by the plight of Jo and Henri
Was slow to take off, but once you were more into the book, you were transfixed by the plight of Jo and Henri
July 4, 2018
Slow start with serious typos or autocorrect errors but the story was compelling enough to keep me reading.
August 15, 2018
Cute
What a funky and fun book. The characters were fun and quirky and the storyline was exciting and fast. I enjoyed reading this book.
What a funky and fun book. The characters were fun and quirky and the storyline was exciting and fast. I enjoyed reading this book.
September 27, 2018
Lovely
A sweetnstory with an engaging plot. The character development was good. A fun little weekend read that made me want the story to continue.
A sweetnstory with an engaging plot. The character development was good. A fun little weekend read that made me want the story to continue.
September 20, 2019
Was not impressed with this book at all. Hard to finish - skimmed a lot of it because it was a little boring and not very interesting.
December 9, 2021
Bored
Could be written better put more in to it and a lot more importantly passion, keep changing partners often there's twins.
Could be written better put more in to it and a lot more importantly passion, keep changing partners often there's twins.
July 7, 2024
I finished the book by skipping much of it, but it was not for me.
I didn't get into it at all, and the only reason I finished was because I always need to know how it ends.
I didn't get into it at all, and the only reason I finished was because I always need to know how it ends.
August 1, 2018
Some erotica mixed with Iove story
Quick read that was thoroughly enjoyable. LET Me believe that young people were conniving in past times just as today!
Quick read that was thoroughly enjoyable. LET Me believe that young people were conniving in past times just as today!
December 3, 2019
Twins
My twin sister Henrietta was getting married in India. But Cholera takes all away and now Joanna, her sister and Brook, their cousin are returning to England. So read about what happens.
My twin sister Henrietta was getting married in India. But Cholera takes all away and now Joanna, her sister and Brook, their cousin are returning to England. So read about what happens.
March 15, 2025
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I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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