The Ladies of Bath: A Regency Romance Boxset Collection by Isabella Thorne

The Duke's Daughter

This is the only one of the these three that I haven't reviewed before. This story reflects a woman who stubbornly viewed her place in this world as a spinster. When her father was killed,  she turns to the man who intrigued her to help her. Amelia learns that you can't judge a man by a first impression, and Samuel Beresford keeps Amelia on her toes. Commodore Samuel Beresford learns that love has a way of sneaking into ones heart. This story is a delightful romp with delight repartee.

The Baron in Bath

I waited on this book because it came out in parts and I hate part reading. I am one of those that hate serials that try to make you come back because the story is not complete. I like serials that are complete stories in themselves and if you want to come back it is because the characters and the setting want you to. So I waited and my author granted me an Advance Reader Copy. This is my honest review.

Julia is a large woman, not pudgy or fat, but Amazonian. She has self doubts and her father arranged a betrothal to the Baron of Fawkland. The gossip surrounding this man is atrocious and Julia does not want to be married to a faithless man. Julia remembers the Baron as a child and remembers that he was arrogant. His brother, Cedric was her own age and they had fun playing together, although Cedric used to get in a lot of trouble. Cedric makes his moves on Julia, although she is betrothed to his brother. The Baron is trying to properly court Julia and wishes for her to be his wife.

The truth is this book is about how malicious gossip can be circulated and ruin and hurt people, especially when the lies are perpetuated by a malinger. I loved how the Baron and Julia overcame the gossip, and you will have to read the book to find out what happens to Cedric!😃

The Deceptive Earl

 This problem addresses the things in Regency that we didn't have a real name for; PTSD and Alzheimer's. It's amazing how much love these two had for their own families. Things could have gone badly if Neville hadn't helped Charity out, but his own understanding came into play because of his own brother. This is a story worth reading, and an understanding that love can come from a friendship and secrets shared.