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Secrets of the Soho Club
Ten tempting Regency romance novellas to tickle your tastebuds, ranging from sweet to spicy.
The Soho Club is a place to do business, relax, entertain, unwind or get all hot and bothered! Membership rules include a commitment to discretion!
Beverley Oakley, Hazard’s Daughter
Louisa Stapleton’s life of drudgery is penance for past ‘sins’. A marriage proposal from the unctuous Mr Rivers could seal her fate. The object of her true affections is Felix Evesham, but Felix is distracted by the mysterious (and masked) ‘Miss Valentine’ at The Soho Club.
Theresa Fuller, A Headhunter in London
A curious journalist is on to the story of a lifetime. But is this scoop worth putting her life - and her heart - on the line?
Heidi Wessman Kneale, Just A Glimpse
A shy artist needs real experience when it comes to the human form. But how is she to find a willing model without causing scandal?
Renée Dahlia, Love Wasn’t Built in a Day
Businessman Humphrey Dexington’s love for engineer David Mattson will be forever unrequited. Humphrey invites David and his lover to the Soho Club for an evening together, but when David’s lover doesn’t show, it might just give Humphrey the chance he’s always wanted.
Pamela Hart, A Generous Heart
Accessing her own substantial inheritance from conservative trustees is proving impossible for Adeline Edmonds. Her heart is set on creating a charitable school for the poor of London. Viscount Merryam has his heart set on Adeline Edmonds, but the company she keeps could derail his ambitions.
Joanne Austen Brown, Redemption
Two damaged souls find healing and love thanks to Mrs Skarsgard and The Soho Club.
Clyve Rose, The Case of the Black Diamond
Nicknamed ‘the lonely lord’, Alexander Lindsey has spent a decade spying for the King. He believes himself immune to surprises – until he meets Claire Ryan.
Linda Rae Sande, The Making of a Mistress
A sensual tale of what happens when two lonely agents embark on their own mission—before the real mission begins.
Miss Daisy Albright has volunteered to assist in exposing the man behind a smuggling ring operating in Yorkshire. Her assignment will require she become the mistress of the suspect. Now if only she can convince Alex Bradley to execute her plan. He’s positively appalled at learning what she wants him to do—at first.
Fiona M Marsden, Mine on Thursday
Angelina Delacourt has been engaged to Sebastion Smith-Davenport for five long years, with no sign of nearing the altar.
Angelina cares not for gossip. She owes Bastion her life, and she’s prepared to endure a loveless engagement and marriage to protect his reputation.
But Angie knows she’s missing out on something … and fellow Soho Club member Jasper DeMello is only too happy to provide that certain something.
Ebony Oaten, There’s Something About Miss Mary,/b>
Miss Mary Callingsbrooke knows there’s something terribly wrong with her. Her body reacts in such an unnatural way when she’s close to a handsome gentleman. Mary meets the mysterious Mister Smith at the Soho Club, who shows Mary that her ‘faults’ are in fact incredibly attractive features. He’s more than happy to marry Mary, but why the haste?
The Soho Club is a place to do business, relax, entertain, unwind or get all hot and bothered! Membership rules include a commitment to discretion!
Beverley Oakley, Hazard’s Daughter
Louisa Stapleton’s life of drudgery is penance for past ‘sins’. A marriage proposal from the unctuous Mr Rivers could seal her fate. The object of her true affections is Felix Evesham, but Felix is distracted by the mysterious (and masked) ‘Miss Valentine’ at The Soho Club.
Theresa Fuller, A Headhunter in London
A curious journalist is on to the story of a lifetime. But is this scoop worth putting her life - and her heart - on the line?
Heidi Wessman Kneale, Just A Glimpse
A shy artist needs real experience when it comes to the human form. But how is she to find a willing model without causing scandal?
Renée Dahlia, Love Wasn’t Built in a Day
Businessman Humphrey Dexington’s love for engineer David Mattson will be forever unrequited. Humphrey invites David and his lover to the Soho Club for an evening together, but when David’s lover doesn’t show, it might just give Humphrey the chance he’s always wanted.
Pamela Hart, A Generous Heart
Accessing her own substantial inheritance from conservative trustees is proving impossible for Adeline Edmonds. Her heart is set on creating a charitable school for the poor of London. Viscount Merryam has his heart set on Adeline Edmonds, but the company she keeps could derail his ambitions.
Joanne Austen Brown, Redemption
Two damaged souls find healing and love thanks to Mrs Skarsgard and The Soho Club.
Clyve Rose, The Case of the Black Diamond
Nicknamed ‘the lonely lord’, Alexander Lindsey has spent a decade spying for the King. He believes himself immune to surprises – until he meets Claire Ryan.
Linda Rae Sande, The Making of a Mistress
A sensual tale of what happens when two lonely agents embark on their own mission—before the real mission begins.
Miss Daisy Albright has volunteered to assist in exposing the man behind a smuggling ring operating in Yorkshire. Her assignment will require she become the mistress of the suspect. Now if only she can convince Alex Bradley to execute her plan. He’s positively appalled at learning what she wants him to do—at first.
Fiona M Marsden, Mine on Thursday
Angelina Delacourt has been engaged to Sebastion Smith-Davenport for five long years, with no sign of nearing the altar.
Angelina cares not for gossip. She owes Bastion her life, and she’s prepared to endure a loveless engagement and marriage to protect his reputation.
But Angie knows she’s missing out on something … and fellow Soho Club member Jasper DeMello is only too happy to provide that certain something.
Ebony Oaten, There’s Something About Miss Mary,/b>
Miss Mary Callingsbrooke knows there’s something terribly wrong with her. Her body reacts in such an unnatural way when she’s close to a handsome gentleman. Mary meets the mysterious Mister Smith at the Soho Club, who shows Mary that her ‘faults’ are in fact incredibly attractive features. He’s more than happy to marry Mary, but why the haste?
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July 16, 2021
I have only read Linda Rae Sande’s contribution to this anthology, so I cannot comment on the other contributions. If time permits, I will read other contributions and will amend my review if/when that occurs.
The Making of A Mistress by Linda Rae Sande – 4-Stars
This author’s stories are always excellently written, well-plotted, perfectly paced, and populated with characters you’ll love. If you haven’t tried her books, you should!
Daisy has been featured in several of this author’s works as has Alex and it is nice to see the two of them together. Both Daisy and Alex work for the British government – one for the Foreign Office and one for the Home Office. When Daisy is given a new assignment, she doesn’t have the required skills and has to acquire them quickly and who better to teach her what she needs to know than Alex Bradley? Will Alex also teach her to love as well? Or, will they go their separate ways after her ‘lessons’? You’ll just have to read this lovely story to see.
The Making of A Mistress by Linda Rae Sande – 4-Stars
This author’s stories are always excellently written, well-plotted, perfectly paced, and populated with characters you’ll love. If you haven’t tried her books, you should!
Daisy has been featured in several of this author’s works as has Alex and it is nice to see the two of them together. Both Daisy and Alex work for the British government – one for the Foreign Office and one for the Home Office. When Daisy is given a new assignment, she doesn’t have the required skills and has to acquire them quickly and who better to teach her what she needs to know than Alex Bradley? Will Alex also teach her to love as well? Or, will they go their separate ways after her ‘lessons’? You’ll just have to read this lovely story to see.
August 9, 2021
The Making of a Mistress, by Linda Rae Sande. I can only say that I loved this short romantic story. The writer didn’t hold anything back when it came to the ultimate hot affair between Alex and Daisy. The details of their scenes together was on fire. The entertainment was great. The writer did a great job of wording these scenes to help the readers imagination. I found the book easy to read. The suspenseful plot was an added bonus to the book.
September 26, 2021
**** SPOILER ALERT ****
I truly enjoyed this anthology. It was interesting to see the take each author had of the Soho Club. I'm writing what I call an "envelope" review. This introduction that you're reading now, reviews of the constituent novellas and a conclusion with my thoughts about the anthology overall.
I'll note here. Except for Linda Rae Sande, I have not read any of the other authors. So as not to be repetitive in the individual reviews: This will be my introduction to nine new authors. I look forward to reading more of their work. In addition, all the novellas could very well be expanded into novels. This way, I won't bore you by repeating it nine times.
First up:
"A Headhunter In London" by Theresa Fuller kicks off the anthology with a bang! We meet Ruth Hardy and in a, very, short time meet the titular headhunter. While constrained bythe space confines imposed by novella Fuller does a very nice job of world building and character development over
the course of the story. The author, I think, shows a deft touch in bringing along Ruth's character development in particular.
The question arises, which will Ruth choose? Love, or her work as a reporter/publisher? Perchance a third path?
To find out, read this gem of a story. .
"Just a Glimpse" is Heidi Wesmsan Kneale's contribution to "Secrets Of The Soho Club". Kneale did quite well with their world building, and excelled with their character development. It was refreshing to see growth in both the female and male lead characters. I found the story to be sweet with just the right amount of spice to whet my appetite for more of Kneale's writing. I really enjoyed the humour shown in this story and hope that this is the norm for the author. Kneale used a very deft hand with their use of humour and doesn't beat the reader over the head with it. I sincerely hope to read more from Kneale in future.
"Hazzard's Daughter", Beverley Oakley's contribution to "Secrets Of The Soho Club" is a delightful read. The author's world building and character development was top shelf, their take on the workings of the eponymous Soho Club was intriguing. I really enjoyed watching Ms. Louisa's progression throughout the story. Ms. Louisa has served as her aunt's unpaid companion for a decade following an indiscretion. She now faces a dilemma. Accept the proposal of marriage from a boor, or face her aunt's wrath and be shuffled off to be the unpaid servant to some other elderly relation. What choice does she make? Oakley's use of humour was delightful. Particularly the foil offered by Ms. Winthrop was quite delicious.
Renee Dahlia's contribution to "Secrets Of The Soho Club", "Love Wasn't Built In A Day" The author's world building and character development were very nicely done. On a side note, I do have to wonder, does Mrs. McLoughlin exist? A bit of "The Lady Or The Tiger" type of thing. Now back to your regularly scheduled review. This story shows the struggle a person has in overcoming perceptions, their own and those others have inculcated in that person. It also shows the battle within to try just one more time to find love after getting, figuratively, kicked in the teeth over and over Only to discover that the love was there all along waiting desperately to be noticed, acknowledged, and loved. David may have been a visionary engineer, but he was so very heart blind. Dahlia wrote a very sweet love story with a, VERY slow burn.
"A Generous Heart" Pamela Hart's contribution to "Secrets Of The Soho Club" is very well written. The author's world building and character development are very nicely done. Particularly that of Adeline and Tony.
It's amazing the misperceptions that can arise when questions aren't asked.
Adeline wants to start a school to help the poor, but is financially constrained by the trust set up by her grandfather. Tony wants to do good and also to wed Adeline. Both of them make assumptions about the other. Well, that old saying about making assumptions came about for a reason. Lord Pindar and Lady Penelope are more observant than Adeline accounted for.
Can Adeline marry AND maintain her autonomy in Regency England?
Hart deftly weaves comedic elements into the story as Adeline and Tony go about falling in love. I think I laughed the hardest when I had a visualisation of Tony's face when he realised what his Mamma may have been getting up to in the Soho club. The word "PRICELESS" comes to mind.
This anthology is worth the price of admission to enter the Soho Club.
"Redemption" is Joanne Austen Brown's contribution to "Secrets Of The Soho Club". The author's world building and character development were very well done. The story deals with topics of rape and domestic violence. In my humble opinion, Brown handled them quite well. Can Hannah make a life for herself after her not-so-dearly departed husband shafted her by leaving her without a pence to her name? Can Timothy face down his inner demons, heal himself, and find love? Together, can Hannah and Timothy find redemption?
To find out, read "Redemption", while you're at it, I invite you to read the rest of the anthology. All in all, while I found this story to be sweet, the sweetness was offset with just the right amount of bitterness to
avoid it becoming cloying.
"The Case Of the Black Diamond" is Clyve Rose's contribution to "Secrets
Of The Soho Club". I have to say that this novella is one of my favourite contributions to the anthology. The author does an impressive job of world building and character development. Two of the three things that I always look for when I read a book for review. What's the third thing you ask? Well, simple, a good story! Rose delivers that. Rose has woven a tale that has as many notes and undernotes as the scents that Claire follows as she and Xander handle the case of who stole the eponymous black diamond.
I also like that the author features two romances for the price of one. Claire and Xander of course, but who is involved in the second romance?
Well, to find out, go get this anthology and read it, while you're at it. I strongly urge you read the rest of the contributions in the volume.
"The Case Of The Black Diamond" has mystery, intrigue, and romance, what else could a reader ask for? Well MORE of Claire and Xander's adventures.
Rose will be delivering this! The tale is continued in an upcoming novella in another anthology.
I read "The Making Of A Mistress" Linda Rae Sande's contribution to "Secrets Of The Soho Club" It was a very enjoyable read. I was glad to recognize some characters from some of Sande's other works. The author quickly draws the reader into the world that has been crafted for the reader's enjoyment. The character development was, as is usual, top shelf, particularly Daisy's. Sande turned the "steam" up to a higher level than they usually do. While higher than their normal, the "steam" hits, I think, the "Goldilocks" zone. Just right!
"Mine On Thursday" is Fiona M. Marsden's contribution to "Secrets Of The Soho Club". The author does a great job at world building and character development. I find it interesting that the story contains a love pentagon rather than a love triangle. How Marsden resolves the above love geometric shape is quite interesting.
"There's Something About Ms. Mary" is Ebony Oaten's ( aka Ebony McKenna ) contribution to "Secrets Of The Soho Club" I commend the author's world building and character development. I also chuckled with Oaten's title being a play on the movie title. Ms. Mary has an unusual, according to what she's been taught, reaction to men. She seeks help at the Soho Club and Mrs. Skaarsgard brings in "Mr. Smith" to assist. Leading to some bit of hilarity and embarrassment. Some twists and turns occur, leading to Ms. Mary discovering "Mr. Smith's" true identity and a proposal of marriage from an unexpected quarter. Q: Will Ms. Mary suss out the true reason for the surprise proposal? Q: Will Ms. Mary and "Mr. Smith" marry?
A: To find out, grab this anthology! A piece of advice? Once you're done with reading Oaten/McKenna's contribution to the anthology, show some love
and read the other novellas!
I thoroughly enjoyed the different takes that each of the authors had of the eponymous Soho Club. I found the quality of the novellas and by extension the anthology to be very high. The use of humour, the world building, and the character development across the board was top shelf. I highly recommend purchasing this anthology. You'll not regret it, I'm thinking.
In the interest of transparency, I was given a review copy of this anthology and am voluntarily sharing this review.
It is my own honest opinion.
I truly enjoyed this anthology. It was interesting to see the take each author had of the Soho Club. I'm writing what I call an "envelope" review. This introduction that you're reading now, reviews of the constituent novellas and a conclusion with my thoughts about the anthology overall.
I'll note here. Except for Linda Rae Sande, I have not read any of the other authors. So as not to be repetitive in the individual reviews: This will be my introduction to nine new authors. I look forward to reading more of their work. In addition, all the novellas could very well be expanded into novels. This way, I won't bore you by repeating it nine times.
First up:
"A Headhunter In London" by Theresa Fuller kicks off the anthology with a bang! We meet Ruth Hardy and in a, very, short time meet the titular headhunter. While constrained bythe space confines imposed by novella Fuller does a very nice job of world building and character development over
the course of the story. The author, I think, shows a deft touch in bringing along Ruth's character development in particular.
The question arises, which will Ruth choose? Love, or her work as a reporter/publisher? Perchance a third path?
To find out, read this gem of a story. .
"Just a Glimpse" is Heidi Wesmsan Kneale's contribution to "Secrets Of The Soho Club". Kneale did quite well with their world building, and excelled with their character development. It was refreshing to see growth in both the female and male lead characters. I found the story to be sweet with just the right amount of spice to whet my appetite for more of Kneale's writing. I really enjoyed the humour shown in this story and hope that this is the norm for the author. Kneale used a very deft hand with their use of humour and doesn't beat the reader over the head with it. I sincerely hope to read more from Kneale in future.
"Hazzard's Daughter", Beverley Oakley's contribution to "Secrets Of The Soho Club" is a delightful read. The author's world building and character development was top shelf, their take on the workings of the eponymous Soho Club was intriguing. I really enjoyed watching Ms. Louisa's progression throughout the story. Ms. Louisa has served as her aunt's unpaid companion for a decade following an indiscretion. She now faces a dilemma. Accept the proposal of marriage from a boor, or face her aunt's wrath and be shuffled off to be the unpaid servant to some other elderly relation. What choice does she make? Oakley's use of humour was delightful. Particularly the foil offered by Ms. Winthrop was quite delicious.
Renee Dahlia's contribution to "Secrets Of The Soho Club", "Love Wasn't Built In A Day" The author's world building and character development were very nicely done. On a side note, I do have to wonder, does Mrs. McLoughlin exist? A bit of "The Lady Or The Tiger" type of thing. Now back to your regularly scheduled review. This story shows the struggle a person has in overcoming perceptions, their own and those others have inculcated in that person. It also shows the battle within to try just one more time to find love after getting, figuratively, kicked in the teeth over and over Only to discover that the love was there all along waiting desperately to be noticed, acknowledged, and loved. David may have been a visionary engineer, but he was so very heart blind. Dahlia wrote a very sweet love story with a, VERY slow burn.
"A Generous Heart" Pamela Hart's contribution to "Secrets Of The Soho Club" is very well written. The author's world building and character development are very nicely done. Particularly that of Adeline and Tony.
It's amazing the misperceptions that can arise when questions aren't asked.
Adeline wants to start a school to help the poor, but is financially constrained by the trust set up by her grandfather. Tony wants to do good and also to wed Adeline. Both of them make assumptions about the other. Well, that old saying about making assumptions came about for a reason. Lord Pindar and Lady Penelope are more observant than Adeline accounted for.
Can Adeline marry AND maintain her autonomy in Regency England?
Hart deftly weaves comedic elements into the story as Adeline and Tony go about falling in love. I think I laughed the hardest when I had a visualisation of Tony's face when he realised what his Mamma may have been getting up to in the Soho club. The word "PRICELESS" comes to mind.
This anthology is worth the price of admission to enter the Soho Club.
"Redemption" is Joanne Austen Brown's contribution to "Secrets Of The Soho Club". The author's world building and character development were very well done. The story deals with topics of rape and domestic violence. In my humble opinion, Brown handled them quite well. Can Hannah make a life for herself after her not-so-dearly departed husband shafted her by leaving her without a pence to her name? Can Timothy face down his inner demons, heal himself, and find love? Together, can Hannah and Timothy find redemption?
To find out, read "Redemption", while you're at it, I invite you to read the rest of the anthology. All in all, while I found this story to be sweet, the sweetness was offset with just the right amount of bitterness to
avoid it becoming cloying.
"The Case Of the Black Diamond" is Clyve Rose's contribution to "Secrets
Of The Soho Club". I have to say that this novella is one of my favourite contributions to the anthology. The author does an impressive job of world building and character development. Two of the three things that I always look for when I read a book for review. What's the third thing you ask? Well, simple, a good story! Rose delivers that. Rose has woven a tale that has as many notes and undernotes as the scents that Claire follows as she and Xander handle the case of who stole the eponymous black diamond.
I also like that the author features two romances for the price of one. Claire and Xander of course, but who is involved in the second romance?
Well, to find out, go get this anthology and read it, while you're at it. I strongly urge you read the rest of the contributions in the volume.
"The Case Of The Black Diamond" has mystery, intrigue, and romance, what else could a reader ask for? Well MORE of Claire and Xander's adventures.
Rose will be delivering this! The tale is continued in an upcoming novella in another anthology.
I read "The Making Of A Mistress" Linda Rae Sande's contribution to "Secrets Of The Soho Club" It was a very enjoyable read. I was glad to recognize some characters from some of Sande's other works. The author quickly draws the reader into the world that has been crafted for the reader's enjoyment. The character development was, as is usual, top shelf, particularly Daisy's. Sande turned the "steam" up to a higher level than they usually do. While higher than their normal, the "steam" hits, I think, the "Goldilocks" zone. Just right!
"Mine On Thursday" is Fiona M. Marsden's contribution to "Secrets Of The Soho Club". The author does a great job at world building and character development. I find it interesting that the story contains a love pentagon rather than a love triangle. How Marsden resolves the above love geometric shape is quite interesting.
"There's Something About Ms. Mary" is Ebony Oaten's ( aka Ebony McKenna ) contribution to "Secrets Of The Soho Club" I commend the author's world building and character development. I also chuckled with Oaten's title being a play on the movie title. Ms. Mary has an unusual, according to what she's been taught, reaction to men. She seeks help at the Soho Club and Mrs. Skaarsgard brings in "Mr. Smith" to assist. Leading to some bit of hilarity and embarrassment. Some twists and turns occur, leading to Ms. Mary discovering "Mr. Smith's" true identity and a proposal of marriage from an unexpected quarter. Q: Will Ms. Mary suss out the true reason for the surprise proposal? Q: Will Ms. Mary and "Mr. Smith" marry?
A: To find out, grab this anthology! A piece of advice? Once you're done with reading Oaten/McKenna's contribution to the anthology, show some love
and read the other novellas!
I thoroughly enjoyed the different takes that each of the authors had of the eponymous Soho Club. I found the quality of the novellas and by extension the anthology to be very high. The use of humour, the world building, and the character development across the board was top shelf. I highly recommend purchasing this anthology. You'll not regret it, I'm thinking.
In the interest of transparency, I was given a review copy of this anthology and am voluntarily sharing this review.
It is my own honest opinion.
July 16, 2021
10 Quick Reads!
I have just read The Making of a Mistress by Linda Rae Sande which is one of the stories in this Anthology, so here is my review.
Interesting trope and characters in this nicely written novella. It is a quick and easy read with a bit of heat and gives background introduction to a pair of characters in another of this author's books.
I am intrigued by the concept of 'the Soho Club' with all of its secrets and I am hoping the other 9 stories will be just as entertaining as this one was.
I received a free copy of this book in return for an honest review.
I have just read The Making of a Mistress by Linda Rae Sande which is one of the stories in this Anthology, so here is my review.
Interesting trope and characters in this nicely written novella. It is a quick and easy read with a bit of heat and gives background introduction to a pair of characters in another of this author's books.
I am intrigued by the concept of 'the Soho Club' with all of its secrets and I am hoping the other 9 stories will be just as entertaining as this one was.
I received a free copy of this book in return for an honest review.
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September 7, 2021
I came to this collection as a previous fan of Clyve Rose and I have been impressed by all the other authors.
A really entertaining collection of stories centred around the Soho Club, where people can be themselves. Fantastic. Highly recommend.
A really entertaining collection of stories centred around the Soho Club, where people can be themselves. Fantastic. Highly recommend.
August 5, 2021
I have read most of the books in this boxset as I found that some of the novellas were not to my taste. However, I thoroughly enjoyed Ms. Sande's The Making of a Mistress. It is a prequel to a new series, which promises to be very exciting. Other stories that I enjoyed are Just a Glimpse, Hazard's Daughter, A Generous Heart, and Redemption in particular touched my heart. Based on these five books I am giving this boxset four stars. I received a copy of this book as a gift and this is my honest and voluntary review.
July 28, 2021
This was a very interesting collection of stories. I enjoyed some of the stories more than others but all in all it was a good read.
September 24, 2021
Please see individual stories for review.
August 6, 2021
Enjoyed all except Love Wasn’t Built in a Day as m/m trope not my favorite. I found many new authors and hope more stories are written. Love the idea of the Soho Club.
August 8, 2021
Overall I found the stories in this collection were ok.
Aside from Beverley Oakley and Linda Rae Sande, whose short stories measure up to their usual good quality, the authors are new to me. The contributions of Heidi Wessman Kneale and Fiona Marsden were also good.
The other stories were not to my taste and made me want to skim; they are not included in my star rating (liked it).
I read an advance copy; the thoughts expressed are my own.
Aside from Beverley Oakley and Linda Rae Sande, whose short stories measure up to their usual good quality, the authors are new to me. The contributions of Heidi Wessman Kneale and Fiona Marsden were also good.
The other stories were not to my taste and made me want to skim; they are not included in my star rating (liked it).
I read an advance copy; the thoughts expressed are my own.
January 6, 2024
Secrets of The Soho Club: What happens in the Soho Club stays in the Soho Club
Ten love story of adventure. Book 1: Hazard's Daughter - the love story of Louisa and Falix. Book 2: A Headhunter In London - the love story of Ruth and Edward. Book 3: Just A Glimpse - the love story of Charlotte and Spencer. Book 4: Love wasn't Built in a Day - the story of Dave and Humphrey. Book 5: A Generous Heart - the love story of Adeline and Tony. Book 6: Redemption - the love story of Timothy and Hannah. Book 7: The Case of the Black Diamond Part I - the love of Clair and Alexander. Book 8: The Making of a Mistress - the love story of Daisy and Alex. Book 9: Mine on Thursday - the love story of Angelina and Sebastian. Book 10: There's Something About Miss Mary - the love story of Mary and Fergal.
Ten love story of adventure. Book 1: Hazard's Daughter - the love story of Louisa and Falix. Book 2: A Headhunter In London - the love story of Ruth and Edward. Book 3: Just A Glimpse - the love story of Charlotte and Spencer. Book 4: Love wasn't Built in a Day - the story of Dave and Humphrey. Book 5: A Generous Heart - the love story of Adeline and Tony. Book 6: Redemption - the love story of Timothy and Hannah. Book 7: The Case of the Black Diamond Part I - the love of Clair and Alexander. Book 8: The Making of a Mistress - the love story of Daisy and Alex. Book 9: Mine on Thursday - the love story of Angelina and Sebastian. Book 10: There's Something About Miss Mary - the love story of Mary and Fergal.
May 17, 2022
Most of the stories were either parts of bigger stories or so rushed that I didn't really feel I got to know the characters at all.
Hazard's Daughter by Beverly Oakley. The overworked companion falls for her aunt's favorite godson. Everyone being horrible to Louisia was over done, and all of the characters were pretty thin. Some editing mistakes, but not horrible. 3 stars
A Headhunter in London by Theresa Fuller. This one struck me as suffering from the author wanting to build tension and mystery at the expense of the romance. I was pretty confused for most of the story, and had a hard time taking the heroine being a semipro reporter seriously. 2 stars
Just a Glimpse by Heidi Wessman Kneale. The story just sort of ends abruptly. I actually said what the hell when I finished, it was so abrupt. This was more focused on drawing than on romance again, and the scene with the love confession felt a little out of nowhere. Probably would have done better with more space. 3 stars
Love Wasn't Built in a Day by Renée Dahlia. On the one hand I am utterly delighted to have a historical m/m story in among the straight stories. On the other hand I wish the two heroes were better at talking. David goes on about how he can't possibly expect Humphrey to stay if they start a relationship, completely ignoring how the guy hasn't gone anywhere in ten years. Just sighing forever. 3 stars
A Generous Heart by Pamela Hart. Good god, the number of misunderstandings these two had was utterly insane. I don't totally buy their 'deep' love, as they clearly can't understand one another that well. 3 stars
Redemption by Joanne Austen Brown. Firstly the subject matter is heavy, even if it's not detailed: both characters have dealt with rape and abuse, and there's a brief description of domestic violence and miscarriage. It's also not at all realistic: You don't get better from trauma by talking about it a few times. The intent was good but the execution was sorely lacking. 2 stars
The Case of the Black Diamond by Clyve Rose. For all that this story was preceded by a notice 'this is not a cliffhanger' we never do get the answer to who dunnit, which was very unsatisfying. Also, the hero and heroine get poisoned and then immediately hook up, which was very out of left field and also very unsound medical practices. 2 stars
The Making of a Mistress by Linda Rae Sande. The characters are pretty well written, but there's an abruptness to some of the scenes I found jarring. Still, it was very enjoyable. 4 stars
Mine on Thursday by Fiona M Marsden. I enjoyed the positive representation of Bastion and his lover, and the sympathetic Marie. Angie and Jasper were a little flat in comparison. 3 stars
There's Something About Mary By Ebony Oaten. This one was ridiculously silly. The heroine is basically the walking definition of pants-feeling and it's one hundred percent lust at first sight. Added onto it is a controlling mother trying to get her to marry the mother's lover so they can kill the heroine and her cousin for their money. Super super silly. 2 stars
Hazard's Daughter by Beverly Oakley. The overworked companion falls for her aunt's favorite godson. Everyone being horrible to Louisia was over done, and all of the characters were pretty thin. Some editing mistakes, but not horrible. 3 stars
A Headhunter in London by Theresa Fuller. This one struck me as suffering from the author wanting to build tension and mystery at the expense of the romance. I was pretty confused for most of the story, and had a hard time taking the heroine being a semipro reporter seriously. 2 stars
Just a Glimpse by Heidi Wessman Kneale. The story just sort of ends abruptly. I actually said what the hell when I finished, it was so abrupt. This was more focused on drawing than on romance again, and the scene with the love confession felt a little out of nowhere. Probably would have done better with more space. 3 stars
Love Wasn't Built in a Day by Renée Dahlia. On the one hand I am utterly delighted to have a historical m/m story in among the straight stories. On the other hand I wish the two heroes were better at talking. David goes on about how he can't possibly expect Humphrey to stay if they start a relationship, completely ignoring how the guy hasn't gone anywhere in ten years. Just sighing forever. 3 stars
A Generous Heart by Pamela Hart. Good god, the number of misunderstandings these two had was utterly insane. I don't totally buy their 'deep' love, as they clearly can't understand one another that well. 3 stars
Redemption by Joanne Austen Brown. Firstly the subject matter is heavy, even if it's not detailed: both characters have dealt with rape and abuse, and there's a brief description of domestic violence and miscarriage. It's also not at all realistic: You don't get better from trauma by talking about it a few times. The intent was good but the execution was sorely lacking. 2 stars
The Case of the Black Diamond by Clyve Rose. For all that this story was preceded by a notice 'this is not a cliffhanger' we never do get the answer to who dunnit, which was very unsatisfying. Also, the hero and heroine get poisoned and then immediately hook up, which was very out of left field and also very unsound medical practices. 2 stars
The Making of a Mistress by Linda Rae Sande. The characters are pretty well written, but there's an abruptness to some of the scenes I found jarring. Still, it was very enjoyable. 4 stars
Mine on Thursday by Fiona M Marsden. I enjoyed the positive representation of Bastion and his lover, and the sympathetic Marie. Angie and Jasper were a little flat in comparison. 3 stars
There's Something About Mary By Ebony Oaten. This one was ridiculously silly. The heroine is basically the walking definition of pants-feeling and it's one hundred percent lust at first sight. Added onto it is a controlling mother trying to get her to marry the mother's lover so they can kill the heroine and her cousin for their money. Super super silly. 2 stars
October 4, 2021
what happens in Soho
A collection of wonderful stories, some steamy, some bittersweet, all having to do with the Soho Club, a place where you can be yourself. It has a little bit of everything and was truly enjoyable reading!
A collection of wonderful stories, some steamy, some bittersweet, all having to do with the Soho Club, a place where you can be yourself. It has a little bit of everything and was truly enjoyable reading!
October 27, 2021
Somewhat uneven in quality
This is an entertaining read and a good concept but some of the books were not as entertaining as others.
This is an entertaining read and a good concept but some of the books were not as entertaining as others.
October 2, 2022
Regency novellas with the Soho Club their common theme
Enjoy steamy Regency Era tales by inspired authors here in a most unique London club. You will be tantalized and entertained.
Highly recommended!
Enjoy steamy Regency Era tales by inspired authors here in a most unique London club. You will be tantalized and entertained.
Highly recommended!
August 13, 2022
I only wish there were more stories! This is a great compilation series! Several authors writing a series, pretty great.
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