Fabulous Firsts: The Blue Collection: A Boxed Set of Six Series-Starter Novels from The Jewels of Historical Romance

by Jill Barnett, Cheryl Bolen, Lucinda Brant

More than 1700 pages—six novels from six New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors! Each book is the first in a beloved series. From the majesty of medieval castles to the glittering ballrooms of the Regency, read an enchanting novel from six of the twelve Jewels of Historical Romance!

A KNIGHT IN TARNISHED ARMOR by Jill Barnett
Book 1 of her Fool Me Once series
England, 14th Century: Desperate to flee a forced marriage to England’s most fearsome knight, Lady Linnet of Ardenwood hires the dangerous mercenary, William de Ros, to help her escape to a convent. But de Ros is the new Baron Warbrooke, her betrothed, who has only a week to woo and win her heart.

THE BRIDE WORE BLUE by Cheryl Bolen
Book 1 of her Brides of Bath series
England, 1811: For six long years Thomas Moreland has dreamed of the beautiful young noblewoman who rescued him. Wealthy now, he's come to Bath to rescue his fair Felicity—while endeavoring to win her love.

MIDNIGHT MARRIAGE by Lucinda Brant
Book 1 of her Roxton Family Saga
England & France, 1769: Based on real events, a hasty midnight marriage between teenagers establishes a dynasty. Ten years later, Deb stumbles across a wounded duelist in the forest. It is love at first sight. The stranger is in truth her husband Julian, Marquess of Alston, returned from years in exile to claim his wife before a rival can.

THE FORBIDDEN DUKE by Darcy Burke
Book 1 in her The Untouchables series
London, 1811: A decade ago, Titus St. John’s idle roguery brought about the ruin of Eleanor Lockhart—and his self-imposed isolation. Now she’s back, and she needs his help. But by “saving” her, The Forbidden Duke may ruin her life all over again.

LADY DANGER by Glynnis Campbell
Book 1 of her Warrior Maids of Rivenloch series
Scotland, 1136: Warrior maid Deirdre of Rivenloch never turns her back on a fight when her clan is threatened. But when she marries the powerful Sir Pagan Cameliard to save her sister, Deirdre faces a new kind of enemy who crosses swords with her by day and lays siege to her heart by night.

GATHER THE STARS by Kimberly Cates
Book 1 of her Culloden’s Fire series
Scotland, 1746: Englishwoman Rachel de Lacey vows to wed the bravest soldier. She is taken hostage by the Glen Lyon, the Highland raider saving Scotland’s orphans from English retribution. Branded a coward in battle, he teaches her a new meaning for courage.

Also look for Fabulous Firsts: The Red Collection by six more bestselling Jewels of Historical Romance!

Genres: Historical Romance, Romance, Collections

1267 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 3, 2015

About the author

New York Times Bestselling Author Jill Barnett is master storyteller known for her beautifully-written love stories rich with humor, emotion, and poignancy. She is the winner of Lifetime Achievement Awards for Love and Laughter and Historical Romance and is a six-time Romance Writers of America RITA nominee and winner of both a Persie Award for Literature and a Waldenbooks Award. Her books have been named Best of the Year by Dallas Morning News, Detroit Free Press, and Kirkus Review and she was the first historical romance author to ever receive a starred review from Publishers Weekly. She stands alongside Judith McNaught as one of only two authors to ever receive a six-star review from Affaire de Coeur Magazine and her work has been published in 23 languages and appeared on numerous bestseller lists. She lives in the PNW with her family.

Reviews

[Theresa · Rating 2 out of 5]

I've read most of these already.

This review is only for the story noted below. I have read the others as standalone novels and reviewed each of them individually on their respective Amazon pages.

The Devil of Kilmartin: 2 stars. This story was extremely slow and annoyingly repetitive. The girl has a SECRET ABILITY, has been abused because of it and believes people only like her for it. Boy has need of SECRET ABILITY and tries to earn her trust. From the on, it was she trusts me, she trusts me know in endless loop. The H didn't come off as terribly bright and the heroine was a bit too whiny for my taste.

[AmazingJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Wonderful Collection of stories.

Gather The Stars
By Kimberly Cates
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A Fantastic, Entertaining & Romantic Story.

Lady Danger
By Glynnis Campbell
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A Wonderful, Entertaining & Romantic Story

The Forbidden Duke
By Darcy Burke
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A Wonderful, Entertaining & Romantic Story.

Midnight Marriage
By Lucinda Brandt
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
An Absolutely Wonderful, Entertaining, Delightful & Romantic Clean Story.

The Bride wore Blue
By Cheryl Bolen
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A Wonderful, Delightful, Entertaining & Romantic Story.

A Knight In Tarnished Armor
By Jill Barnett
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
An Entertaining, Delightful, Hilarious & Romantic Story.

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Each of the TWELVE BOOKS in this BOXED SET was well worth reading! I will be listing these TWELVE BOOKS separately within MY BOOKS READ by this particular SERIES! I would recommend this BOXED SET to most any reader, who love a good romantic story.

[Joyce Neigebauer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok

I didn't like all the stories but there were a couple that was worth reading. I have not read anything from these author wish would of read a little more to see if I really wanted to buy these books.

[BookLovingLady (deceased Jan. 25, 2023...) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very sweet. Well worth reading!

[A.M.]

12 full length novels for 99c.
I bought it for one book - Noble Satyr - that wasn’t reduced elsewhere so I was happy with the deal if only that book was readable. Sadly, some of the others were a mite disappointing and a couple were flatly awful.
They are all reviewed separately.

Silver Storm by Cynthia Wright 2 stars
The Devil of Kilmartin by Laurin Wittig 2 stars
Amethyst by Lauren Royal Did not finish at 34%
Rogue's Honor by Brenda Hiatt 3 stars
Dark Rogue by Colleen Gleason 4 stars
The MacKinnon's Bride by Tanya Anne Crosby 2 stars
Gather the Stars by Kimberly Cates 4 stars
Lady Danger by Glynnis Campbell Did not finish at chapter 6 of 28 - say 20%
Noble Satyr by Lucinda Brant 4 stars
The Bride Wore Blue by Cheryl Bolen 2 stars
Undeniable Rogue by Annette Blair Did not finish at 20%
Wonderful by Jill Barnett 2 stars

[Betty May · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jewel

Wow is all I can say about this set of books. If you are looking for a wonderful read then this is the set for you. Each writer has outdone herself. All of the main characters are wonderful. I didn't find one book that I would not want to continue to read the following books. It my desire to order them as soon as I can. I would say well done.

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

These novels will make you laugh, make you cry, make you cheer for the underdog. Full of hero's and heroines that you will fall in love with and stay up all night just to see how the happy ever after comes to them all.

[J · Rating 4 out of 5]

enjoyed many of these

[Patricia Schuette · Rating 5 out of 5]

An anthology from six great writers

Six stories of different historical genres. I couldn't put it down except to catch a few hours of sleep over several days.

[Jocelyn Fuentes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous Firsts: the blue collection

Loved all the stories and the epilogue of each story. Loved the action, romance, suspense, tension. Couldn't put the book down. Great read

[Sandra Norris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fablouse

Fablouse first is a very good read and I have thoroughly enjoyed. I think I like Lady Linnets story best. I would recommend it and I gave it 5 stars

[Deanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great select of short stories

A great selection of stories covering different time periods. Each unique and thoroughly enjoyable. A must read for every one.