![]() ![]() Her best friend Sylvia is nursing the heartache of a husband plotting to leave her. Jocelyn, is a “control-freak matchmaker” (very Emma). Set in California, it follows six Austen fanatics who meet every month to discuss the legendary writer’s works. The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler Rooney’s writing is fluid and simple – in places, shows her lack of experience – yet it’s refreshing and delightful as she weaves in prose with emails and text messages. Bobbi has no filter, and Frances has almost filtered herself out of this friendship, or has she?Īs the two get absorbed into the obscenely rich and complex lives of a journalist (who interviews them) and her actor husband, new friendships are formed, old ones are put to test and an unexpected romance sets the plot ablaze. Bobbi is outspoken, fierce and rebellious Frances isn’t. At its core are 20-something BFFs - Frances and Bobbi (former lovers, presently, they collaborate on spoken-word performances). ![]() Her first book, set in Dublin, is rooted in relationships – filial, platonic and romantic. If one of these books doesn't strike your fancy, don't worry - you can find romance novels across all eras and genres in our Library catalog. My Beautiful Enemy is a love story within an adventure that spans across Asia and England. One of my favorite scenes in Bridgerton is when Daphne punches a persistent unwelcome suitor unconscious! If you like a tough lady who can protect herself, I can't recommend this book enough. Lord Gabriel does not want to get married either, so their marriage of convenience shouldn't lead to love, right? Lady Pandora does not want to marry she wants to be a board game entrepreneur. If you only read one in the series, this is the one I'd choose, but you will have a better understanding of the characters if you read the first two, or at least the first in the series.Īs a fan of Penelope and Eloise, this book has a main character that is a wonderful mix of both. I highly recommend this series for Bridgerton viewers who were as interested in the LGBTQ+ secondary character storyline. This is the third installment, and my favorite, of the Seducing the Sedgwicks series. Two Rogues Make a Right (Seducing the Sedgwicks #3) Her new neighbor Gabriel doesn't feel the same way and demands she gets rid of them, leading to him working with Penelope to find new homes for each animal, all the while trying not to fall in love with Penelope. Penelope Campion loves animals and rescues those that need healing. But will the man live up to her expectations after years of only knowing him on paper?ĭemonstrating the same wit as the Bridgerton series, this book is a romance story perfect for animal lovers. If you loved the curious Eloise in Bridgerton, this younger sister should entertain you too.Īfter corresponding for years through letters to her inventor father's protege, the much sought-after Duke of Roth, Martha must travel to his estate to help him complete his prototype. This regency era romance is all about a beautiful portraitist who falls in love with her new neighbor while trying to distract him from her younger sister's snooping as she tries to uncover a murder. Drake admires Valinda's determination, but when her father demands she return home to marry another man, her daring rebellion draws Drake into an irresistible intrigue. When criminals destroy her school and target her, she runs for her life-into the arms of Captain Drake LeVeq, an architect from an old New Orleans family. Valinda Lacy's mission is to help the newly emancipated survive and flourish in post-Civil War New Orleans. This book features a neurodivergent main character and is one of my all-time favorite romance series. This book tells the story of the Mackenzie clan's youngest brother, known as the "Mad Mackenzie," and the widow Beth, who falls in love with him. This historical romance is the first in the Mackenzies series. The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Mackenzies & McBrides #1) She becomes a nanny and ends up being hired by her new son's caretaker, which is risky enough on its own, but to make matters worse, Patience finds herself falling for him as well. Patience Jordan loses everything after the death of her husband. If you enjoyed the aspects of the multicultural regency story in Bridgerton, you will enjoy this romantic novel. Gentle reader, enjoy the following Bridgerton inspired list of suggested romance readings. While I have been reading historical romance for years, I am thoroughly pleased to expand my reading selections and share them with you. After unabashedly enjoying the newly released Netflix series, Bridgerton, I find myself consuming all things Regency era. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |