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The Merriest Debutante Season
Harriet Bromley, the daughter of a prosperous merchant, is thrilled when she receives an invitation to spend the Christmas holidays with her cousin Jemma, at her country house in Rushfield Manor. Having grown up only with her brother’s company, the thought of spending time with a girl her own age is simply irresistible. Upon arrival though, she is greeted by a generous-hearted but slightly distant cousin. As fate would have it, while attending a party where she hoped to bond with her cousin, she instead finds herself oddly intrigued by a vexatious Earl.
Will his frustrating gestures eventually subside so that she can see his kind heart?
Clayton Stockton, Earl of Redgate, has to leave London for the countryside, as retreating there seems like the only hope of circumventing a mysterious threat on his life. Despite his reluctance to meet new people, prompted by a friend, he throws an eventful party, where he encounters the stunning Miss Bromley. However, first impressions do not go as planned and he sets his mind on proving his true colours to Harriet. Little did he know that after some long walks together, in the freezing but jolly countryside, he would be the one to discover life’s richest and most magical colours.
Will their connection prove to be something deeper than a few fleeting gazes?
Clayton and Harriet both secretly wish to spend all their time together, but danger is prowling around them. In desperation, Clayton decides to take matters into his own hands, while Harriet is facing perils of her own. These spiraling challenges threaten to turn their magical affection into agony if a miracle doesn’t take place. With Christmas getting closer, can the two finally let their feelings for each other flourish beyond their uncertainty?
"The Merriest Debutante Season" is a historical romance novel of approximately 90,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
Will his frustrating gestures eventually subside so that she can see his kind heart?
Clayton Stockton, Earl of Redgate, has to leave London for the countryside, as retreating there seems like the only hope of circumventing a mysterious threat on his life. Despite his reluctance to meet new people, prompted by a friend, he throws an eventful party, where he encounters the stunning Miss Bromley. However, first impressions do not go as planned and he sets his mind on proving his true colours to Harriet. Little did he know that after some long walks together, in the freezing but jolly countryside, he would be the one to discover life’s richest and most magical colours.
Will their connection prove to be something deeper than a few fleeting gazes?
Clayton and Harriet both secretly wish to spend all their time together, but danger is prowling around them. In desperation, Clayton decides to take matters into his own hands, while Harriet is facing perils of her own. These spiraling challenges threaten to turn their magical affection into agony if a miracle doesn’t take place. With Christmas getting closer, can the two finally let their feelings for each other flourish beyond their uncertainty?
"The Merriest Debutante Season" is a historical romance novel of approximately 90,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.
514 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 25, 2021
About the author
Aria Norton
176 books58 followersAria Norton grew up in Sussex, England. She left abroad for studies but returned after she got married to her husband, and they currently live with their two wonderful children.
She has worked as a History teacher for years, but she always wrote stories whenever she got the chance. Putting her knowledge of history to a creative use was a dream of hers ever since she was a college student. She finally found a way around that plan, when her best friend suggested that she attends a creative writing class, which changed her life forever!
When she’s not teaching and writing, Aria loves watching true crime documentaries with her husband, drinking fine wine with her friends, and reading romance novels!
Aria always enjoys connecting with her readers!
She has worked as a History teacher for years, but she always wrote stories whenever she got the chance. Putting her knowledge of history to a creative use was a dream of hers ever since she was a college student. She finally found a way around that plan, when her best friend suggested that she attends a creative writing class, which changed her life forever!
When she’s not teaching and writing, Aria loves watching true crime documentaries with her husband, drinking fine wine with her friends, and reading romance novels!
Aria always enjoys connecting with her readers!
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February 5, 2022
Harriet Bromley, the daughter of a prosperous merchant, is thrilled when she receives an invitation to spend the Christmas holidays with her cousin Jemma, at her country house in Rushfield Manor. Having grown up only with her brother’s company, the thought of spending time with a girl her own age is simply irresistible. Upon arrival though, she is greeted by a generous-hearted but slightly distant cousin. As fate would have it, while attending a party where she hoped to bond with her cousin, she instead finds herself oddly intrigued by a vexatious Earl.
Will his frustrating gestures eventually subside so that she can see his kind heart?
Clayton Stockton, Earl of Redgate, has to leave London for the countryside, as retreating there seems like the only hope of circumventing a mysterious threat on his life. Despite his reluctance to meet new people, prompted by a friend, he throws an eventful party, where he encounters the stunning Miss Bromley. However, first impressions do not go as planned and he sets his mind on proving his true colours to Harriet. Little did he know that after some long walks together, in the freezing but jolly countryside, he would be the one to discover life’s richest and most magical colours.
Will their connection prove to be something deeper than a few fleeting gazes?
Harriet and Clayton make a fabulous couple. This is a poignant and humorous story.
Through all of this book I would have been able to find a good storyline.
I borrowed this book from Kindle Unlimited.
Will his frustrating gestures eventually subside so that she can see his kind heart?
Clayton Stockton, Earl of Redgate, has to leave London for the countryside, as retreating there seems like the only hope of circumventing a mysterious threat on his life. Despite his reluctance to meet new people, prompted by a friend, he throws an eventful party, where he encounters the stunning Miss Bromley. However, first impressions do not go as planned and he sets his mind on proving his true colours to Harriet. Little did he know that after some long walks together, in the freezing but jolly countryside, he would be the one to discover life’s richest and most magical colours.
Will their connection prove to be something deeper than a few fleeting gazes?
Harriet and Clayton make a fabulous couple. This is a poignant and humorous story.
Through all of this book I would have been able to find a good storyline.
I borrowed this book from Kindle Unlimited.
February 6, 2022
Unfortunately, I couldn’t finish it. The characters and the dialogue seem a bit stilted and there are still a number of editing issues.
March 28, 2023
Clayton is being threatened and Harriet has an uneasy relationship with her cousin
Harriet is delighted to receive an invitation from her cousin to visit for Christmas. She is anxious to have the company of another young woman her age. He cousin is in turns welcoming and off putting and she is unsure why. Clayton is being threatened and has no idea who is sending the threatening letters. He retires to his country estate to decide how to resolve this problem. When he meets Harriet at a ball he is holding he is immediately drawn to her but makes an improper advance which makes furthering his acquintance difficult.
I found Clayton to be endearing an a little shy. Harriet is very tuned in to others personalities and feelings. I thought there were some inconsistencies in the plot. Some of the things they did seemed illogical. And nobody spends that much time out in the cold snow. It can't be that romantic when your feet of freezing and your hands are icicles. Altogether entertaining and I did like Clayton and Harriet.
Harriet is delighted to receive an invitation from her cousin to visit for Christmas. She is anxious to have the company of another young woman her age. He cousin is in turns welcoming and off putting and she is unsure why. Clayton is being threatened and has no idea who is sending the threatening letters. He retires to his country estate to decide how to resolve this problem. When he meets Harriet at a ball he is holding he is immediately drawn to her but makes an improper advance which makes furthering his acquintance difficult.
I found Clayton to be endearing an a little shy. Harriet is very tuned in to others personalities and feelings. I thought there were some inconsistencies in the plot. Some of the things they did seemed illogical. And nobody spends that much time out in the cold snow. It can't be that romantic when your feet of freezing and your hands are icicles. Altogether entertaining and I did like Clayton and Harriet.
December 1, 2021
Sweet and clean
This story tells about Clayton, an Earl, who. Sets a merchant’s daughter, Harriet. After a rocky first meeting they come to realize they like each other but unknown to them there is someone close to one of them that is trying to separate them. Overall a nice read but it did seem just too wordy and slow for me personally. I just flipped pages when that would happen.
This story tells about Clayton, an Earl, who. Sets a merchant’s daughter, Harriet. After a rocky first meeting they come to realize they like each other but unknown to them there is someone close to one of them that is trying to separate them. Overall a nice read but it did seem just too wordy and slow for me personally. I just flipped pages when that would happen.
December 30, 2021
Merriest Debutante Season
Too wordy, lengthy and sometimes conflicting/repetitive. Initially i remember reading that one of the main characters was not athletic and no interest in fencing only later to read him anxious to challenge a duel by swords. I tended to lose interest in reading. Earl never asked her father's permission to marry his daughter. A lot of unchaperoned encounters.
Too wordy, lengthy and sometimes conflicting/repetitive. Initially i remember reading that one of the main characters was not athletic and no interest in fencing only later to read him anxious to challenge a duel by swords. I tended to lose interest in reading. Earl never asked her father's permission to marry his daughter. A lot of unchaperoned encounters.
December 9, 2021
The Merriest Debutante Season
A good story about love and a man that is being extorted about a debt his father made and a young woman the daughter of a merchant liking a Earl and he her but someone wants them apart The characters are strong and determined The extended epilogue completes the story with a happy ending
A good story about love and a man that is being extorted about a debt his father made and a young woman the daughter of a merchant liking a Earl and he her but someone wants them apart The characters are strong and determined The extended epilogue completes the story with a happy ending
December 15, 2021
A sweet clean story of love
Beautiful story and great characters. A good clean sweet romance and a little bit of adventure and mystery. Wonderful read. The extended epilogue including a bit of Harriet’s brother gives a touch of the family’s life. Good story.
Beautiful story and great characters. A good clean sweet romance and a little bit of adventure and mystery. Wonderful read. The extended epilogue including a bit of Harriet’s brother gives a touch of the family’s life. Good story.
December 28, 2021
Deadly dull
The snail pace of this book alone is reason enough not to recommend it. I also found the characters lacking. I had to force myself to finish it.
I have read over 450 ebooks this year, and I would put this in the worst 10.
The snail pace of this book alone is reason enough not to recommend it. I also found the characters lacking. I had to force myself to finish it.
I have read over 450 ebooks this year, and I would put this in the worst 10.
December 31, 2021
Not too...
The story could have been resolved with half the words. As Harriet repeated back everything Clayton expressed to her. If you can stay awake through the beginning the end is almost entertaining.
The story could have been resolved with half the words. As Harriet repeated back everything Clayton expressed to her. If you can stay awake through the beginning the end is almost entertaining.
January 28, 2022
This was probably one of the hardest books for me to get through and I only stayed the distance to see who the baddie was, (not that it was worth the wait). The dialogue was extremely stilted, there was way too much repetition and the characters were not all that believable. Labourious read!
February 15, 2023
Christmas love
This is the story of Harriet and Clayton, and a instant attraction between them. He ask for a kiss under the kissing bough, she thought he was a scoundrel. As they spend time together,
Her jealous cousins lies , brings them closer together.
Thank you ♥️
This is the story of Harriet and Clayton, and a instant attraction between them. He ask for a kiss under the kissing bough, she thought he was a scoundrel. As they spend time together,
Her jealous cousins lies , brings them closer together.
Thank you ♥️
February 25, 2023
Harriet and Clayton
What would you do or go through to find love? How about bitter cold and lots of snow, or how about someone threatening your life or could it be that your station in life does not meet the other's status?
What would you do or go through to find love? How about bitter cold and lots of snow, or how about someone threatening your life or could it be that your station in life does not meet the other's status?
February 22, 2022
quite descriptive novel
The author’s description of scenery, clothing and people put you right there with them. Very interesting book you will not want to put down.
The author’s description of scenery, clothing and people put you right there with them. Very interesting book you will not want to put down.
November 16, 2022
Too much words
I feel this a good short story stretched into a novel. I took three days, normally I would read in a day as it just couldn't hold interest
I feel this a good short story stretched into a novel. I took three days, normally I would read in a day as it just couldn't hold interest
January 19, 2024
Enjoyed the story. The characters were well fleshed out. The story was easy to follow and as always, I love happy endings.
December 30, 2024
The Merriest Debutante Season
I found the characters to be warm and believable. The storyline was fluid and interesting. I loved this story very much.
I found the characters to be warm and believable. The storyline was fluid and interesting. I loved this story very much.
May 9, 2025
An interesting meeting for two loners
Not as good as usual. The storyline a bit drawn out. The weather detailed repeated a lot. The ending was good though.
Not as good as usual. The storyline a bit drawn out. The weather detailed repeated a lot. The ending was good though.
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