Historical Romance Book Club discussion

Discussion thread for the third BOTM for April 2025. Please remember to use the spoiler tags when necessary! (Please see 'some html is ok' for instructions.)

Join us in reading this HR that fits the theme:Proximity. Happy reading!


Dawn with a Duke - Erica Ridley

Synopsis:

As the daughter of a duke, Lady Isabelle’s pristine reputation is paramount. Her high status is how she’ll attract the titled suitor her mother insists she wed. When Belle’s chaperone falls ill en route to a party, she must pose as an independent widow to avoid gossip. Why not have a wee innocent flirtation with a handsome tailor staying at the same inn? She’ll be gone in the morning…

A sudden blizzard upends Calvin McAlistair’s plans when he’s snowbound at a posting-house. He has no time to play lady’s maid to the helpless beauty next door, no matter how much he enjoys unbuttoning the straitlaced widow. His future depends on impressing an important investor… who will ruin them both once they realize Calvin has spent a scandalous fortnight with Lady Isabelle!

I have finished this. I thought it was great, I didn’t want it to end, anyone else?

I am planning to read this. good to hear you enjoyed it!!

I'm going to be reading this next after I finish current reads. I'm glad you enjoyed it Sarah.

I liked this one too, it was a sweet story and I really liked Belle and Clavin. I think it ended a bit too quickly - the ending felt a bit rushed. But overall, I enjoyed it.

This was a sweet story. I agree that the ending seemed a bit rushed.

I also agree about the rushed ending. But I did enjoy Belle and Calvin's time together. The shared sunsets and single teacup, secretly staring at each other while the snow fell outside was all very romantic.