Her Country Gentleman | Review

Her Country Gentleman Published by Mirror Press by Sian Ann Bessey, Sarah M. Eden, Rebecca Connolly
Series: Timeless Georgian Collection #1
on March 8, 2022
Genres: Anthology, Georgian, Romance, Historical, Inspirational, Victorian
Pages: 300
Source: Publisher
Format: ARC, eBook
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ISBN: 1952611210
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The Timeless Georgian Collection is a new series featuring novellas set in England during the Georgian era (1714 – 1830). It is part of A Timeless Romance Anthology series published by Mirror Press — a curated collection of novellas and short stories featuring bestselling authors from the contemporary and historical romance genres. The collection has hit the USA TODAY bestselling list and charted at #1 at Amazon.com. Learn more about the series and other anthologies published by Mirror Press at their website.

 

Her Country Gentleman is the first book in the Timeless Georgian Collection, a new anthology series from Mirror Press. The book features three novellas from bestselling historical romance authors whose stories reveal that not all love is found in London.

“Spring at Tribbley Hall,” by Sian Ann Bessey

When Charlotte’s grandmother invites her to accompany her to Norfolk, Charlotte jumps at the chance to visit the sea and escape the fuss surrounding her sister’s wedding preparations in London. Lord William Cheston, on the other hand, is most unhappy when his mother informs him that her old friend and a granddaughter are coming to stay. Not only is it lambing season, but he’s also dealing with the mysterious loss of several sheep. The last thing he needs is a child underfoot. When Charlotte and William first meet, he does not realize that the lovely young lady is the granddaughter in question, and she assumes that the man dressed in work clothes in the barn is a servant. Soon afterward, however, Charlotte stumbles upon a clue to William’s sheep’s disappearance, and when her life is placed in jeopardy, William is forced to choose between saving his unwanted houseguest and catching the thief.

“Love of My Heart,” by Sarah M. Eden

Cordelia Wakefield has never lived anywhere but London and is not overly happy when her family is forced to retrench to a small estate near Teviotbrae, Scotland. An ill-fated game of battledore and shuttlecock brings her face-to-racquet with Sebastian, who runs the home farm at nearby Teviot Castle. What begins as a clash of personalities, expectations, and preferences, soon leads to a friendship neither had expected. As the magic of Teviotbrae weaves its spell, the possibility of something more than friendship begins to blossom. But what future is there for a lowly farmer and a London lady?

“Miss Smith Goes to Wiltshire,” by Rebecca Connolly

Martha Smith wants to marry for love and will not be persuaded otherwise. She is highly sought after in Society for her beauty and status but refuses to consider any suitor whose only claim is that his prospects meet with her mother’s approval. Her widowed mother has had enough of Martha’s romantic sensibilities and is sending her to stay with unfortunate cousins in Wiltshire to show her that marrying for love is a risk that is too great. Benjamin Steele, Lord Hillier, is working on his new and dilapidated estate when he first catches sight of the striking Martha Smith. Becoming Lord Hillier has only brought him a house that needs significant repairs, tenant farms that had been abandoned, and only the money he’d already possessed. He wants meaning in his life, and he’s more than willing to work for it. Though worlds apart in all else, on this point they can agree: a life of meaning would change everything.

 

All three of these stories were such a delight! I thoroughly enjoyed each and every one of them and made sure to look up each of the authors to make sure I was already following their work!

Spring at Tribbley Hall, was about Charlotte and Lord William Cheston. Charlotte is a young lady who loves animals and is eager to see the ocean. Which is why, when her grandmother suggests they go visit a friend, who just so happens to live on the coast, Charlotte is very excited. What she doesn’t know is that Lord Cheston isn’t an old man.

And what Lord Cheston doesn’t realize is that Charlotte, granddaughter of his mother’s friend, is no young child. It doesn’t take long for them to meet and the rest is a tale of mystery, some adventure, and definite sweetness!

Love of my Heart, begins with Cordelia Wakefield who is just so in love with her home in London. She’s never been anywhere else and has no desire to do so. And then her family falls into money issues and they must move to Teviotbrae, Scotland. Which, won me over in two seconds!

Not all is as it seems with the farmer that Cordelia maims on their first meeting–and soon they both realize that the can’t assume based on first appearances.

This was such a sweet romance! The way these two fell in love and the devotion between them was just so swoon-worthy!

Miss Smith Goes to Wiltshire was a rather intriguing premise, as Martha Smith was forced to visit her cousin in the country due to her unwillingness to pick a husband. She has her heart set on marrying for love–like her cousin. But her mother wishes her to face reality so sends her to visit this cousin and see what it’d be like living without the finer things in life…

Of course, this backfires.

Benjamin Steele, is a Lord working on his new home when he first glimpses the beautiful Martha Smith. Again, it doesn’t take time for sparks to ignite and for the two of them to realize that they’re perfect for each other.

These three stories were so sweet, clean, and full of lovely little love stories that are sure to charm and captivate!

ADVANCE PRAISE

“I have no hesitation in giving five stars collectively to this book. Great writing. Outstanding characters and each story is very compelling and different.”— Ken Reynolds, Goodreads

“This book is authored by three very talented authors, Sian Bessey, Sarah Eden, and Rebecca Connolly. I will admit upfront that these are three of my favorite authors so my expectations were high and they did not disappoint. This boowas k is a truly wonderful read that I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.”— Shauna Jones, Goodreads

“I enjoyed the premise of each book – high society lady going to the country. But each heroine found their own adventure as they learned to live a different type of life than they were used to. Each hero was engaging. And of course, I loved their HEAs”— Caleen Picket, Goodreads

 

 

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