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Timeless Regency Collection
A Week in Brighton
Every woman dreams of love, but is a week in Brighton long enough to find happily ever after?
From the publisher of the USA TODAY bestselling & #1 Amazon bestselling Timeless Romance Anthology series in Regency Romance, comes A Week in Brighton. Featuring bestselling authors Jennifer Moore, Annette Lyon, and Donna Hatch.
From the publisher of the USA TODAY bestselling & #1 Amazon bestselling Timeless Romance Anthology series in Regency Romance, comes A Week in Brighton. Featuring bestselling authors Jennifer Moore, Annette Lyon, and Donna Hatch.
292 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2019
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Jennifer Moore
43 books1,164 followersJennifer Moore is a passionate reader and writer of all things romance due to the need to balance the rest of her world, which includes a perpetually traveling husband and four active sons, who create heaps of laundry that are anything but romantic. Jennifer has a BA in linguistics from the University of Utah and is a Guitar Hero champion. She lives in northern Utah with her family.
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July 26, 2019
Brighton is definitely on my list of places that I want to go visit. It was fun to read about it in three different stories. Especially to have the three different authors creating their own fun take on the area. I really had fun reading about the main characters. They had a lot of similarities but I really liked the fact that they had struggles but they weren't afraid to step forward and work through their struggles. They struggled, they grieved, they looked at their lives and found a way to move forward by finding the ability to forgive and find joy in what was around them and good in their lives.
Another fun addition to the Timeless Romance Anthologies. I love that they are clean and I never have to worry about whether or not I can share them with my family and friends. Plus I love that they are written by several different authors, some I know and some I've never read before. A great way to discover new authors.
Content: Clean
I received a copy from the publisher. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.
Happy Reading!!!
Another fun addition to the Timeless Romance Anthologies. I love that they are clean and I never have to worry about whether or not I can share them with my family and friends. Plus I love that they are written by several different authors, some I know and some I've never read before. A great way to discover new authors.
Content: Clean
I received a copy from the publisher. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.
Happy Reading!!!
June 22, 2019
3 sweet, clean and wholesome Regency Romances set in Brighton England, each with a satisfying happily ever after.
October 7, 2019
Readers will immediately want to book their next trip to Brighton to experience the charming location by the sea!
Read full review in the 2019 October issue of InD'tale Magazine.
Read full review in the 2019 October issue of InD'tale Magazine.
August 13, 2019
I love, love, love these collections. You can read it all at once or read one story if you're only got a short amount of time to read. They're all clean romances so there aren't any surprises and if you've got teenagers they can read it too. They have several authors so it's a great way to discover a new author and see if you'd like to read more of their books. In this collection the stories take place in Brighton, a seaside town that seemed to be quite popular.
THE GRAND HOTEL BY THE SEA by Jennifer Moore--Arthur Grande has been dreaming and planning of a luxury hotel in Brighton for years and it's finally becoming a reality. The town seems to welcome this new project, except for Daphne Dayley who owns the bakery, Our Dayley Bread is the exception. She's not at all happy the bakery that had once belonged to her parents was to be closed in a week--that's when her lease would expire.
I love Jennifer Moore's books and this story was no exception. I could picture, and practically smell, the bakery in my mind as I read. I loved Arthur and Daphne's first meeting when his hat flew away, and could only imagine the expression on his face when that same woman threw him out of her bakery and he escaped "death by rolling pin". I liked how Arthur urged her to finally do what she wanted--not what she thought her parents wanted for her.
SIGNS OF LOVE by Annette Lyon--Julia Hughes loves to explore the beach for fossils, but on her latest search she overhears a conversation between a wine smuggler and one of his workers. Later she sees him at the ball at the Royal Pavilion and finds out he's involved in a plot far more serious than smuggling wine. At the same time her long-time friend Andrew declares his feelings for her. Completely taken by surprise she doesn't know how to respond, once she realizes her feelings for Andrew run deeper than friendship she worries it may be too late.
I've been enjoying Annette Lyon's books and novellas for several years. This story has a little suspense to it as the fate of England rests on the quick thinking of Julia. I loved Andrew, who didn't care much for empty-headed women. All benefit when a woman is educated. I say, educate all women, and more than the men. It was wonderful when Julia realized how she truly felt about Andrew. I loved that Andrew and Julia signed to each other.
THE RELUCTANT HEIR by Donna Hatch--Rowan Law is still grieving his older brother's sudden death, but his father wants to start touring their estates and training him to be Viscount Hadley. Rowan wants to find the girl his brother loved but couldn't marry to tell her of his brother's death. His only clues are the name Ann, a lock of blonde hair and a small miniature painting of her eye. Isabella dreams of being accepted as a student of a local art master. When she meets Rowan she feels for him losing his brother and trying to find the girl he loved.
Rowan wants to mourn the sudden loss of his brother and find the girl he loved, but couldn't marry, not traipse around inspecting properties and learning the duties that were to be his brothers as Viscount Hadley. I found it funny that his father put him out of the carriage and left him there, because it sounds like some tough love stunt I would've done to my children. Isabella is a great character. At first I thought her a little flighty because she kept changing her kitten's name because it didn't answer to it. But as the story goes on we find as Rowan did that "Isabella Montgomery had a love for life he'd never found in others." She chose to be happy despite all she'd lost in her life.
These stories have characters that have had to overcome something, but have found their happy endings. All of these are clean romances. I received a complimentary copy and have chosen to leave a review. All thoughts expressed in this review are my own.
THE GRAND HOTEL BY THE SEA by Jennifer Moore--Arthur Grande has been dreaming and planning of a luxury hotel in Brighton for years and it's finally becoming a reality. The town seems to welcome this new project, except for Daphne Dayley who owns the bakery, Our Dayley Bread is the exception. She's not at all happy the bakery that had once belonged to her parents was to be closed in a week--that's when her lease would expire.
I love Jennifer Moore's books and this story was no exception. I could picture, and practically smell, the bakery in my mind as I read. I loved Arthur and Daphne's first meeting when his hat flew away, and could only imagine the expression on his face when that same woman threw him out of her bakery and he escaped "death by rolling pin". I liked how Arthur urged her to finally do what she wanted--not what she thought her parents wanted for her.
SIGNS OF LOVE by Annette Lyon--Julia Hughes loves to explore the beach for fossils, but on her latest search she overhears a conversation between a wine smuggler and one of his workers. Later she sees him at the ball at the Royal Pavilion and finds out he's involved in a plot far more serious than smuggling wine. At the same time her long-time friend Andrew declares his feelings for her. Completely taken by surprise she doesn't know how to respond, once she realizes her feelings for Andrew run deeper than friendship she worries it may be too late.
I've been enjoying Annette Lyon's books and novellas for several years. This story has a little suspense to it as the fate of England rests on the quick thinking of Julia. I loved Andrew, who didn't care much for empty-headed women. All benefit when a woman is educated. I say, educate all women, and more than the men. It was wonderful when Julia realized how she truly felt about Andrew. I loved that Andrew and Julia signed to each other.
THE RELUCTANT HEIR by Donna Hatch--Rowan Law is still grieving his older brother's sudden death, but his father wants to start touring their estates and training him to be Viscount Hadley. Rowan wants to find the girl his brother loved but couldn't marry to tell her of his brother's death. His only clues are the name Ann, a lock of blonde hair and a small miniature painting of her eye. Isabella dreams of being accepted as a student of a local art master. When she meets Rowan she feels for him losing his brother and trying to find the girl he loved.
Rowan wants to mourn the sudden loss of his brother and find the girl he loved, but couldn't marry, not traipse around inspecting properties and learning the duties that were to be his brothers as Viscount Hadley. I found it funny that his father put him out of the carriage and left him there, because it sounds like some tough love stunt I would've done to my children. Isabella is a great character. At first I thought her a little flighty because she kept changing her kitten's name because it didn't answer to it. But as the story goes on we find as Rowan did that "Isabella Montgomery had a love for life he'd never found in others." She chose to be happy despite all she'd lost in her life.
These stories have characters that have had to overcome something, but have found their happy endings. All of these are clean romances. I received a complimentary copy and have chosen to leave a review. All thoughts expressed in this review are my own.
August 14, 2019
Brighton has always been a fascinating place to me and I loved my visit through these pages. I love these collections because each author adds a unique spin to a common theme and the stories are long enough to be satisfying, but short enough to be read in a sitting.
My stomach was rumbling in THE GRANDE HOTEL BY THE SEA. I could almost smell Daphne's baking and love her tenacity in keeping her business alive until the last possible moment. She's spunky and it was fun to visualize her interactions with Arthur.
The intrigue and danger in SIGNS OF LOVE was fun and I enjoyed watching the story play out. Julia's interest in fossils was fun because she reminded me of my daughter. I loved the importance placed on being educated and smart, especially for women, as this gave the story a progressive feel.
The humor and sweet romance in Rowan's quest were a great ending to the set with THE RELUCTANT HEIR. These characters were fun and heartwarming, and I enjoyed the art aspect.
I loved the setting by the sea with this set. I hadn't ever heard of the prince's summer palace and found the descriptions vivid and interesting. I need to go look up some pictures of this place.
Content: mild romance
*I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.*
My stomach was rumbling in THE GRANDE HOTEL BY THE SEA. I could almost smell Daphne's baking and love her tenacity in keeping her business alive until the last possible moment. She's spunky and it was fun to visualize her interactions with Arthur.
The intrigue and danger in SIGNS OF LOVE was fun and I enjoyed watching the story play out. Julia's interest in fossils was fun because she reminded me of my daughter. I loved the importance placed on being educated and smart, especially for women, as this gave the story a progressive feel.
The humor and sweet romance in Rowan's quest were a great ending to the set with THE RELUCTANT HEIR. These characters were fun and heartwarming, and I enjoyed the art aspect.
I loved the setting by the sea with this set. I hadn't ever heard of the prince's summer palace and found the descriptions vivid and interesting. I need to go look up some pictures of this place.
Content: mild romance
*I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.*
August 14, 2019
Brighton sounds like a lovely place to visit. In each story, I could almost see the beach and the Royal Pavilion.
The three stories are all distinct works sharing a setting in Brighton and during the Regency Era. The first story the character experiences a detour on her dreams and finds satisfaction during a difficult time. The second is a bit of a mystery and sleuthing on the part of the tenacious heroine. The final story features a young man who learns to be true to himself while experiencing some unwanted responsibility.
Each story was delightful to read. I thoroughly enjoyed each one.
The three stories are all distinct works sharing a setting in Brighton and during the Regency Era. The first story the character experiences a detour on her dreams and finds satisfaction during a difficult time. The second is a bit of a mystery and sleuthing on the part of the tenacious heroine. The final story features a young man who learns to be true to himself while experiencing some unwanted responsibility.
Each story was delightful to read. I thoroughly enjoyed each one.
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October 2, 2019"This collection of novellas is absolutely charming!"
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July 11, 2019
I loved this collection of three Regency romance novellas. Each story was well written. The characters were wonderful. I have really enjoyed all of the Timeless Romance collections. DELIGHTFUL!
July 15, 2019
The Grand Hotel by the Sea by Jennifer Moore
Arthur Grande is all set to make his longtime dream come true by building a luxury hotel in Brighton. Making his dream come true, though, means that Daphne Dayley will be forced to close her family's bakery since Arthur bought the building she rents for her shop. With closing day approaching, Daphne doesn't know how to move forward. Arthur determines that he will find a way to make Daphne happy and fix the pain he has caused her.
Daphne and Arthur were both really sweet characters--just good people trying to help those around them be happy--so it was easy to cheer for them. I wish the chemistry had been a little more developed, but all in all, this was a very sweet and enjoyable romance. with some humor mixed in.
Signs of Love by Annette Lyon
While visiting Brighton with her family and their friend Andrew, Julia inadvertently stumbles into a murder plot. While trying to prevent an assassination, Julia also has to face her attraction to a mysterious gentleman and the unsettling new feelings she has for her lifelong friend Andrew.
I liked the mix of romance and mystery in this story. I really liked the romantic hero and seeing Julia figure out her true feelings.
The Reluctant Heir by Donna Hatch
After tragedy has forced him into the role of his family's heir, Rowan wants nothing more than to mourn his brother, not rush into learning the responsibilities of the estate that his father is determined to foist upon him. When an argument with his father leaves him stranded in Brighton, Rowan decides to accept the invitation of the local vicar to stay with his family--which includes his ward, the lovely Isabella. As Isabella helps him look for a local girl--someone his brother loved but could not marry because of the difference in their stations--Rowan finds himself more and more drawn to her, even knowing that his father wouldn't approve of that match any more than he approved of his brother's choice.
I think this was my favorite of the three, although I enjoyed them all. I felt like the chemistry and romance was the most developed, and it had some lovely banter, which I always enjoy.
This was a fun collection to read. All of the stories were enjoyable. I thought it was particularly fun that while these were Regency stories, they included characters of the middle class, not just the upper echelons of society.
I read an ARC provided by the publisher. All opinions are my own.
Arthur Grande is all set to make his longtime dream come true by building a luxury hotel in Brighton. Making his dream come true, though, means that Daphne Dayley will be forced to close her family's bakery since Arthur bought the building she rents for her shop. With closing day approaching, Daphne doesn't know how to move forward. Arthur determines that he will find a way to make Daphne happy and fix the pain he has caused her.
Daphne and Arthur were both really sweet characters--just good people trying to help those around them be happy--so it was easy to cheer for them. I wish the chemistry had been a little more developed, but all in all, this was a very sweet and enjoyable romance. with some humor mixed in.
Signs of Love by Annette Lyon
While visiting Brighton with her family and their friend Andrew, Julia inadvertently stumbles into a murder plot. While trying to prevent an assassination, Julia also has to face her attraction to a mysterious gentleman and the unsettling new feelings she has for her lifelong friend Andrew.
I liked the mix of romance and mystery in this story. I really liked the romantic hero and seeing Julia figure out her true feelings.
The Reluctant Heir by Donna Hatch
After tragedy has forced him into the role of his family's heir, Rowan wants nothing more than to mourn his brother, not rush into learning the responsibilities of the estate that his father is determined to foist upon him. When an argument with his father leaves him stranded in Brighton, Rowan decides to accept the invitation of the local vicar to stay with his family--which includes his ward, the lovely Isabella. As Isabella helps him look for a local girl--someone his brother loved but could not marry because of the difference in their stations--Rowan finds himself more and more drawn to her, even knowing that his father wouldn't approve of that match any more than he approved of his brother's choice.
I think this was my favorite of the three, although I enjoyed them all. I felt like the chemistry and romance was the most developed, and it had some lovely banter, which I always enjoy.
This was a fun collection to read. All of the stories were enjoyable. I thought it was particularly fun that while these were Regency stories, they included characters of the middle class, not just the upper echelons of society.
I read an ARC provided by the publisher. All opinions are my own.
July 25, 2019
The Grand Hotel by the Sea by Jennifer Moore
Arthur Grande comes to Brighton to build his dream hotel. He meets an enchanting woman on the beach the first day, only to discover that Miss Daphne Dayley is the owner of Our Dayley Bread, a bakery that his new hotel will be displacing.
With such a promising start and the tension between Arthur and Daphne, this was a fun read. I loved watching them try to overcome the odds against a personal relationship between them. It's now reminding me of You've Got Mail. How do you gain a woman's trust, when you've just destroyed her livlyhood?
Signs of Love by Annette Lyon
Julia loves to collect fossils. In one expedition on the beach she overhears a conversation that could be suspicious. She now enters a tangled web with her childhood friend, Andrew, the mysterious stranger, Silas Hayward. The danger and mystery are very exciting to Julia, but will she get too close to danger? Will she get caught in the web?
I loved the mystery, the humor, and the guest appearance of the Prince Regent in this one.
The Reluctant Heir by Donna Hatch
Rowan Law, has just been named Viscount Hadley after the death of his brother. He's trying to mourn while his father just wants him to take up his training immediately. After an argument in their carriage, Rowan's father just leaves him at the side of the road in the countryside. Rowan meets Isabella Montgomery and is invited to stay with her family in the Vicar's home. Isabella becomes a good friend, and helps Rowan on his quest to find the mysterious Ann, who his brother had loved.
I loved the quest for Ann, and the humor that ensued as they looked for a blonde with brown eyes. This was a fun story with such a sweet romance.
Overall, I loved these stories with their setting by the sea. I'd never heard of the regent's summer pavilion before and the descriptions were breath-taking. I am loving these themed Regency collections!
Content: clean (some kissing, no language, no violence)
Arthur Grande comes to Brighton to build his dream hotel. He meets an enchanting woman on the beach the first day, only to discover that Miss Daphne Dayley is the owner of Our Dayley Bread, a bakery that his new hotel will be displacing.
With such a promising start and the tension between Arthur and Daphne, this was a fun read. I loved watching them try to overcome the odds against a personal relationship between them. It's now reminding me of You've Got Mail. How do you gain a woman's trust, when you've just destroyed her livlyhood?
Signs of Love by Annette Lyon
Julia loves to collect fossils. In one expedition on the beach she overhears a conversation that could be suspicious. She now enters a tangled web with her childhood friend, Andrew, the mysterious stranger, Silas Hayward. The danger and mystery are very exciting to Julia, but will she get too close to danger? Will she get caught in the web?
I loved the mystery, the humor, and the guest appearance of the Prince Regent in this one.
The Reluctant Heir by Donna Hatch
Rowan Law, has just been named Viscount Hadley after the death of his brother. He's trying to mourn while his father just wants him to take up his training immediately. After an argument in their carriage, Rowan's father just leaves him at the side of the road in the countryside. Rowan meets Isabella Montgomery and is invited to stay with her family in the Vicar's home. Isabella becomes a good friend, and helps Rowan on his quest to find the mysterious Ann, who his brother had loved.
I loved the quest for Ann, and the humor that ensued as they looked for a blonde with brown eyes. This was a fun story with such a sweet romance.
Overall, I loved these stories with their setting by the sea. I'd never heard of the regent's summer pavilion before and the descriptions were breath-taking. I am loving these themed Regency collections!
Content: clean (some kissing, no language, no violence)
August 14, 2019
I loved the seaside setting of Brighton in these sweet stories! They were each unique and drew me in quickly. The characters were compelling and I enjoyed their emotions as they interacted with each other and fell in love.
The first story, The Grande Hotel by the Sea, is an enemies to lovers story, with Arthur charming Daphne against her will. I liked how they became unlikely friends, even as she felt set adrift by the closing of her bakery thanks to his hotel. I loved the way he had to let her go in order for her to come back to him.
Signs of Love was full of intrigue and suspense, and Julia's impulsive nature leads her to discover a treacherous plot that she feels compelled to derail. Andrew is so sweet and I felt bad that he had to wait until Julia was done sleuthing before receiving an answer to his declaration of love, but the rewards of their service made it worth the wait.
I especially enjoyed The Reluctant Heir as I learned about a new snippet of history- that if someone had a secret love, they would carry a picture of just their eye so they would not be identifiable. Rowan and Isabella follow clues together to solve the mystery and they develop a lovely friendship that turns to more.
(I received a complimentary copy of the book; all opinions in this review are my own)
The first story, The Grande Hotel by the Sea, is an enemies to lovers story, with Arthur charming Daphne against her will. I liked how they became unlikely friends, even as she felt set adrift by the closing of her bakery thanks to his hotel. I loved the way he had to let her go in order for her to come back to him.
Signs of Love was full of intrigue and suspense, and Julia's impulsive nature leads her to discover a treacherous plot that she feels compelled to derail. Andrew is so sweet and I felt bad that he had to wait until Julia was done sleuthing before receiving an answer to his declaration of love, but the rewards of their service made it worth the wait.
I especially enjoyed The Reluctant Heir as I learned about a new snippet of history- that if someone had a secret love, they would carry a picture of just their eye so they would not be identifiable. Rowan and Isabella follow clues together to solve the mystery and they develop a lovely friendship that turns to more.
(I received a complimentary copy of the book; all opinions in this review are my own)
July 10, 2019
This collection contains 3 novellas. Each one is based in Brighton and each one has a little bit of intrigue or mystery to the story. I enjoyed all three. I finished the first one and thought it would be my favorite of the three until I read the other two. I liked each one so much I couldn’t pick a favorite. I highly recommend this collection.
July 13, 2019
I like the Timeless Romance Anthologies quite a bit. They are fun, clean, short reads with happy endings. I appreciate that they have more detail than most short stories (which usually leave me feeling jipped). This particular collection wasn’t my favorite of the anthologies, but definitely still worth reading.
September 2, 2019
I love Timeless Regency compilations and especially enjoyed A Week in Brighton. I not only liked every plot, but I especially adored the lovely seaside setting of Brighton, England where each story took place.
* The Grande Hotel by the Sea ~ This was my favorite story in this collection. I loved the bakery setting and the plot reminiscent of You’ve Got Mail. Both spunky Daphne and charming Arthur were such wonderful characters, with delightful banter and an adorable relationship that gradually develops from antagonists to friends before deepening into love. I especially loved Arthur’s demonstration of true love at the end when he lets Daphne go so she can follow her dreams. The resolution after they finally come back together was so sweet and the perfect happily ever after.
* Signs of Love ~ While I don't usually read books featuring intrigue plots, I still enjoyed this story; it not only had the perfect balance of romance and mystery, but featured one of my favorite tropes of friends-to-lovers. I loved Andrew and thought he was utterly adorable, especially because he valued Julia for who she truly was. It was so much fun watching Julia work through her feelings for her lifelong friend awhile attempting to sleuth after she inadvertently stumbles upon a murder plot. Such a fun read.
* The Reluctant Heir ~ Isabella was delightful and was definitely my favorite heroine in this collection. I loved her optimism, her love of life, her artistic ambitions, and her choosing to be happy no matter her circumstances. I loved watching the way she influenced Rowan and helped him heal from his grief as he tries to come to terms with his new responsibilities after his older brother’s sudden death. Their falling in love was so sweet, and while it was somber, I also enjoyed the supplementary plot of Rowan and Isabella searching for the woman Rowan’s deceased brother loved but couldn’t be with due to their differing stations.
Overall, A Week in Brighton was not only a wonderful addition to the Timeless Regency series that provided three wonderful evenings of reading, but it's my current favorite. A lovely collection.
* The Grande Hotel by the Sea ~ This was my favorite story in this collection. I loved the bakery setting and the plot reminiscent of You’ve Got Mail. Both spunky Daphne and charming Arthur were such wonderful characters, with delightful banter and an adorable relationship that gradually develops from antagonists to friends before deepening into love. I especially loved Arthur’s demonstration of true love at the end when he lets Daphne go so she can follow her dreams. The resolution after they finally come back together was so sweet and the perfect happily ever after.
* Signs of Love ~ While I don't usually read books featuring intrigue plots, I still enjoyed this story; it not only had the perfect balance of romance and mystery, but featured one of my favorite tropes of friends-to-lovers. I loved Andrew and thought he was utterly adorable, especially because he valued Julia for who she truly was. It was so much fun watching Julia work through her feelings for her lifelong friend awhile attempting to sleuth after she inadvertently stumbles upon a murder plot. Such a fun read.
* The Reluctant Heir ~ Isabella was delightful and was definitely my favorite heroine in this collection. I loved her optimism, her love of life, her artistic ambitions, and her choosing to be happy no matter her circumstances. I loved watching the way she influenced Rowan and helped him heal from his grief as he tries to come to terms with his new responsibilities after his older brother’s sudden death. Their falling in love was so sweet, and while it was somber, I also enjoyed the supplementary plot of Rowan and Isabella searching for the woman Rowan’s deceased brother loved but couldn’t be with due to their differing stations.
Overall, A Week in Brighton was not only a wonderful addition to the Timeless Regency series that provided three wonderful evenings of reading, but it's my current favorite. A lovely collection.
July 9, 2019
A fabulous addition to the timeless Series. I adored these three tales. Although the first about the baker and hotel owner was my favorite, I loved the depth and connection between the characters. Each was different and showed love in different circumstances all set in the tourist town of Brighton which gave the tales a bit of flare. I would happily read more about these characters!
July 10, 2019
This collection contains 3 novellas. Each one is based in Brighton and each one has a little bit of intrigue or mystery to the story. I enjoyed all three. I finished the first one and thought it would be my favorite of the three until I read the other two. I liked each one so much I couldn’t pick a favorite. I highly recommend this collection.
May 30, 2020
The Grande Hotel by the Sea by Jennifer Moore
This was a totally unique and charming regency. Our heroine owns a bakery, and our hero is building a grand hotel & is basically putting the bakery out of business. Ms. Moore is truly a gifted writer and storyteller. I really enjoyed this story and characters. Fun banter, unique plot and a great setting.
The Reluctant Heir by Donna Hatch
This was such a charming story. Rowan and Isabella has such a sweet relationship, lots of tension an chemistry. I liked that Isabella is helping Rowan find his brothers secret love. I felt the end was a bit rushed, but overall a very enjoyable story.
This was a totally unique and charming regency. Our heroine owns a bakery, and our hero is building a grand hotel & is basically putting the bakery out of business. Ms. Moore is truly a gifted writer and storyteller. I really enjoyed this story and characters. Fun banter, unique plot and a great setting.
The Reluctant Heir by Donna Hatch
This was such a charming story. Rowan and Isabella has such a sweet relationship, lots of tension an chemistry. I liked that Isabella is helping Rowan find his brothers secret love. I felt the end was a bit rushed, but overall a very enjoyable story.
October 24, 2019
Several others have summarized this delightful collection, in fact in too much detail. Take my advice, dear reader, and do not spoil your enjoyment by reading reviews that summarize each and every story. If you like clean reads set in Regency England, go directly to the book and start reading
I found particularly enjoyable the firs story, The Grande Hotel by the Sea, by Jennifer Moore, for its firm focus on the merchant class, a young lady baker and a hotel developer. I thought the plot was different and the characters people one would enjoy knowing.
The second story, Signs of Love, by Annette Lyon, also fetured less exalted classes than the tpical Regency fare. Itis more of a romp than the other two, with the Prince Regent showing up at the end toplay cupid. It was this story that kept thecollection from earning 5 stars, forme, for its highly improbable plot. I don't like taking real historical figures and bending their characters to fit your story, but this is a person preference, and may not bother other readers.
My favorite of the three stories was the last, The Reluctant Heir, by Donna Hatch, which shows severl people dealing with grief in differnet ways. I found the depth of character and character growth to be excellent, unusual for such a short-form work.
I highly recommend this book. I received a free review copy, but this is my honest opinion of this book.
I found particularly enjoyable the firs story, The Grande Hotel by the Sea, by Jennifer Moore, for its firm focus on the merchant class, a young lady baker and a hotel developer. I thought the plot was different and the characters people one would enjoy knowing.
The second story, Signs of Love, by Annette Lyon, also fetured less exalted classes than the tpical Regency fare. Itis more of a romp than the other two, with the Prince Regent showing up at the end toplay cupid. It was this story that kept thecollection from earning 5 stars, forme, for its highly improbable plot. I don't like taking real historical figures and bending their characters to fit your story, but this is a person preference, and may not bother other readers.
My favorite of the three stories was the last, The Reluctant Heir, by Donna Hatch, which shows severl people dealing with grief in differnet ways. I found the depth of character and character growth to be excellent, unusual for such a short-form work.
I highly recommend this book. I received a free review copy, but this is my honest opinion of this book.
September 22, 2019
A Week at Brighton (4 stars)
The Grande Hotel by the Sea by Jennifer Moore (5 stars)
I just finished this story and I have a big grin on my face as I write this. What a heart-warming love story! Very little angst and a lot of supportive love. Our two protagonists are humorous, responsible, unselfish and perfect for one another!
Well-written and believable. I wish I could visit The Grande Hotel by the Sea for longer than the length of a novella!
Signs of Love by Annette Lyon (3 stars)
A cute story of intrigue at the sea shore and at the Prince Regent’s Pavillon. A girl stumbles across smugglers and a plot to assassinate a Swedish Prince who is a vial ally against Napoleon.
Far-fetched, but fun. Her good friend is trying to confess his love for her whilst she is crushing on and subsequently harrowing the attempts of a traitor. During all of this, she comes to realize her true feelings...as does...the Prince Regent!?
The Reluctant Heir by Donna Hatch (3.5 stars)
A sweet story of love story where the heroine and her family help the hero begin to heal from the grief of the loss of his brother. There’s also a bit of a mystery thrown in.
This is the first story I’ve read by Donna Hatch, I’ll definitely try more!
*poor, **ok, ***good, ****very good *****something special
The Grande Hotel by the Sea by Jennifer Moore (5 stars)
I just finished this story and I have a big grin on my face as I write this. What a heart-warming love story! Very little angst and a lot of supportive love. Our two protagonists are humorous, responsible, unselfish and perfect for one another!
Well-written and believable. I wish I could visit The Grande Hotel by the Sea for longer than the length of a novella!
Signs of Love by Annette Lyon (3 stars)
A cute story of intrigue at the sea shore and at the Prince Regent’s Pavillon. A girl stumbles across smugglers and a plot to assassinate a Swedish Prince who is a vial ally against Napoleon.
Far-fetched, but fun. Her good friend is trying to confess his love for her whilst she is crushing on and subsequently harrowing the attempts of a traitor. During all of this, she comes to realize her true feelings...as does...the Prince Regent!?
The Reluctant Heir by Donna Hatch (3.5 stars)
A sweet story of love story where the heroine and her family help the hero begin to heal from the grief of the loss of his brother. There’s also a bit of a mystery thrown in.
This is the first story I’ve read by Donna Hatch, I’ll definitely try more!
*poor, **ok, ***good, ****very good *****something special
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September 8, 2019I'm always so happy to read these Timeless Romance Anthologies. They fit my busy life when I can only read a little every night before bed.
This anthology takes place in Brighton, England. After reading these stories I must visit there someday. If you don't know where this is...Brighton is a town and seaside resort in the county of East Sussex. Brighton is located on the south coast of England and forms part of the municipality of the City of Brighton and Hove, positioned 47 miles south of London.
Each of the novellas in this anthology brings to life the beauty and beginning of this fashionable seaside resort town. There are conflicts in each story that eventually bring great loves together. Each story is so unique and memorable.
I also loved this anthology because of the exceptional writing of the three authors who truly know how to write a fantastic romance. I loved reading each one. For short stories, each novella has a terrific clean plot, well-developed characters, and heartwarming endings. It would be hard to pick a favorite, so I'm going to say that they all were a wonderful read and I highly recommend this anthology.
This anthology takes place in Brighton, England. After reading these stories I must visit there someday. If you don't know where this is...Brighton is a town and seaside resort in the county of East Sussex. Brighton is located on the south coast of England and forms part of the municipality of the City of Brighton and Hove, positioned 47 miles south of London.
Each of the novellas in this anthology brings to life the beauty and beginning of this fashionable seaside resort town. There are conflicts in each story that eventually bring great loves together. Each story is so unique and memorable.
I also loved this anthology because of the exceptional writing of the three authors who truly know how to write a fantastic romance. I loved reading each one. For short stories, each novella has a terrific clean plot, well-developed characters, and heartwarming endings. It would be hard to pick a favorite, so I'm going to say that they all were a wonderful read and I highly recommend this anthology.
August 23, 2019
A Week in Brighton is yet another great addition to the Timeless Regency Collection. This collection includes the following stories:
The Grande Hotel by the Sea by Jennifer Moore
Signs of Love by Annette Lyon
The Reluctant Heir by Donna Hatch
All three of these stories are written by authors that are on my must read list and they do not disappoint in this book. I could not just pick which one of the three that I liked the most. I loved them all equally.
I am giving this collection five stars.
I received this book from the publisher. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.
The Grande Hotel by the Sea by Jennifer Moore
Signs of Love by Annette Lyon
The Reluctant Heir by Donna Hatch
All three of these stories are written by authors that are on my must read list and they do not disappoint in this book. I could not just pick which one of the three that I liked the most. I loved them all equally.
I am giving this collection five stars.
I received this book from the publisher. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.
August 5, 2019
I liked "The Grande Hotel by the Sea," but the timeline really seemed unrealistic.
I enjoyed "Signs of Love." I enjoy falling-in-love-with-best-friend stories, and it was written well. The plot was a little far-fetched, but it was fun.
"The Reluctant Heir" was a bit sappy, but I liked Isabella. I would like to be able to find as much joy in life as she did.
Content: clean; no sex or profanity.
Disclaimer: I received an advance review copy of this book.
I enjoyed "Signs of Love." I enjoy falling-in-love-with-best-friend stories, and it was written well. The plot was a little far-fetched, but it was fun.
"The Reluctant Heir" was a bit sappy, but I liked Isabella. I would like to be able to find as much joy in life as she did.
Content: clean; no sex or profanity.
Disclaimer: I received an advance review copy of this book.
August 17, 2019
Let's all go to Brighton for a week! These three lovely stories are each perfect to read in a sitting. I was captivated by the descriptions of the scenery and the sweet romances. I was sad to have the book come to an end....I would love to read more stories like these.
I received a free digital copy of this book. All thoughts expressed are my own.
I received a free digital copy of this book. All thoughts expressed are my own.
August 30, 2019
I read this on #KindleUnlimited
November 16, 2019
My review is for the first 2 short stories. I had a difficult time getting into the 3rd so I didn't finish it.
September 29, 2021
Three Love Stories that were not so common that their unusual~ness made them interesting to read and give justice to the time spent on them. I think all these authors did a good job of gaining empathy for their characters so it would be safe to say they succeeded in humanizing them... making them more relatable and more credible like Arthur Grande... Daphne Dayley and Rowan Law.
1. The Grande Hotel By The Sea by Jennifer Moore ~ Arthur Grande was in the cusp of realizing his long time dream while Our Daley Bread Bakery owned by Miss Daphne Dayley would be closing as its premises would soon be encompassed by the Grande Hotel. Sad to let go of her mother's and grandmother's bakery and for a while bitter to blame Grande... the Reality was that there was no longer an anchor to cling to. Daphne would be all alone without anyone's vision to perpetrate. She would now make all decisions pertaining to an unknown future... she and she alone... no one else would decide... and she was afraid.
2. Signs Of Love by Annette Lyon ~ Caroline at 22, thought she had already passed the stage in a young girl's life when only a man's good~looking face accompanied with charming manners would do to base their dreams and waste time on. Just like her younger sister Charlotte, now infatuated by their long~time family friend and semi~permanent house guest, smart kind and discerning Andrew Gillingham... until Caroline herself espied Silas Hayward conspiring with a known felon at the beach. She was unclear as to what she heard and witnessed (just that something would happen during Prinny's ball) but there was no doubt that she was enthralled by Hayward's outward appearance and self~assurance. Truth and Reckoning would both be revealed at the Prince Regent's Ball at the Brighton Royal Pavilion.
3. The Reluctant Heir by Donna Hatch ~ Rowan Law, reluctantly answering to the courtesy title of Viscount Hadley and to all that the name and title entail was left on the wayside of the Brighton road by his father, the Earl of Leiderton, to ruminate on his recalcitrant behaviour and for his strong sentiment in preferring his brother alive instead of him grieving for his older brother's death and acquiring his unwanted title. Left to his own devises he heard the meow of a kitten entangled and trapped by its own cord in a bush and rescued it for its grateful owner, the Vicar's adopted niece in return for a kiss. He was naturally rebuffed for his impertinence (brought about by his anger at fate and grief) and was offered refreshments instead. When upon knowing his lack of resources as well as lodgings, he was invited to stay at the vicarage by the Vicar himself but was warned off trifling with Isabella's heart... but what about his heart?
1. The Grande Hotel By The Sea by Jennifer Moore ~ Arthur Grande was in the cusp of realizing his long time dream while Our Daley Bread Bakery owned by Miss Daphne Dayley would be closing as its premises would soon be encompassed by the Grande Hotel. Sad to let go of her mother's and grandmother's bakery and for a while bitter to blame Grande... the Reality was that there was no longer an anchor to cling to. Daphne would be all alone without anyone's vision to perpetrate. She would now make all decisions pertaining to an unknown future... she and she alone... no one else would decide... and she was afraid.
2. Signs Of Love by Annette Lyon ~ Caroline at 22, thought she had already passed the stage in a young girl's life when only a man's good~looking face accompanied with charming manners would do to base their dreams and waste time on. Just like her younger sister Charlotte, now infatuated by their long~time family friend and semi~permanent house guest, smart kind and discerning Andrew Gillingham... until Caroline herself espied Silas Hayward conspiring with a known felon at the beach. She was unclear as to what she heard and witnessed (just that something would happen during Prinny's ball) but there was no doubt that she was enthralled by Hayward's outward appearance and self~assurance. Truth and Reckoning would both be revealed at the Prince Regent's Ball at the Brighton Royal Pavilion.
3. The Reluctant Heir by Donna Hatch ~ Rowan Law, reluctantly answering to the courtesy title of Viscount Hadley and to all that the name and title entail was left on the wayside of the Brighton road by his father, the Earl of Leiderton, to ruminate on his recalcitrant behaviour and for his strong sentiment in preferring his brother alive instead of him grieving for his older brother's death and acquiring his unwanted title. Left to his own devises he heard the meow of a kitten entangled and trapped by its own cord in a bush and rescued it for its grateful owner, the Vicar's adopted niece in return for a kiss. He was naturally rebuffed for his impertinence (brought about by his anger at fate and grief) and was offered refreshments instead. When upon knowing his lack of resources as well as lodgings, he was invited to stay at the vicarage by the Vicar himself but was warned off trifling with Isabella's heart... but what about his heart?
September 2, 2021
Three stories in one book
The first story was really enjoyable. Loved it. Well written and great character development. The second story I was disappointed in. They are all based in Brighton beach and I have been there. Visited the famous pavilion built there. The second author mentioned sand on the beach; the beach is stones, no sand. She also mention the pavilion being near the water, it is not. Perhaps some would not mind these oversights but a simple Google search about Brighton as research would have been good. Also the plot was slim. The third story was sweet. Not deep but a decent read.
The first story was really enjoyable. Loved it. Well written and great character development. The second story I was disappointed in. They are all based in Brighton beach and I have been there. Visited the famous pavilion built there. The second author mentioned sand on the beach; the beach is stones, no sand. She also mention the pavilion being near the water, it is not. Perhaps some would not mind these oversights but a simple Google search about Brighton as research would have been good. Also the plot was slim. The third story was sweet. Not deep but a decent read.
April 14, 2020
A delightful trio of romances
I enjoyed this delightful trio of Recency romances written by talented authors, all of whom wrote excellent characters and bits of intrigue in each story. I must read.
I enjoyed this delightful trio of Recency romances written by talented authors, all of whom wrote excellent characters and bits of intrigue in each story. I must read.
May 24, 2020
I always like these collections. I wasn’t as invested in these stories as some if the others, but I really loved that the main characters were essentially the kind, good hearted sort, and that they generally involved a class of
People you don’t always see in regency books.
People you don’t always see in regency books.
March 29, 2021
Bath is good in more ways than one !
What’s not to like about all of these Timeless Regency Collection books. I love reading these clean romance novellas. Makes me want to visit bath:)
What’s not to like about all of these Timeless Regency Collection books. I love reading these clean romance novellas. Makes me want to visit bath:)
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