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ABOUT BREE
BREE WOLF is a USA Today bestselling author and award-winning word wizard, who is rarely seen without a book in hand or fingers glued to the keyboard.
An overlooked spinster finds unexpected love when a charming earl sweeps her off her feet. Will she dare trust fate or fear ruining them both? Discover passion's power in this swoon-worthy tale of risking it all for love.
đ Opposites attract
đ Persistent hero
đ Love against the odds
đ Slow burn romance
đ Dashing earl
đ Wallflower heroine
Miss Agnes Bottombrook accepted long ago that she would never marry. Not even when she was still young did gentlemen see anything in her that would appeal to them. Now, at nine-and-twenty years of age, all hope is lost and Agnes is on the shelf for good.
Or isnât she?
Out of nowhere, the rakishly handsomeâand young, mind you!âLord Wentford asks Agnes for a dance, shocking not only Agnes but all of London society, most of all, his own mother. Certain that his intentions are far from honorable, Agnes tries her utmost to rebuff the young lord and reveal him as a scoundrel, only seeking her attention to win a bet or wager of some kind.
Unfortunately, Lord Wentford cannot be rebuffed, no matter how hard Agnes tries, forcing her to contemplate the possibilityâremote as it might beâthat he might trulyâŠcare for her.
Or doesnât he?
Without her consent, Agnes finds herself swept off her feet by her most unexpected and equally persistent suitor, doubting her own sanity when desires she thought she had long since abandoned resurface. But will she dare believe him?
Would she be a fool to do soâŠor rather not to do so?
Brimming with passion, laughs, and sighs, How to Live Happily Ever After explores classic tropes like enemies to lovers, forbidden love, and opposites attract with wit and flair. Celebrate following oneâs heart against the odds to find a joyous, transforming love.
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It was her!
Grant Barrett, Earl of Wentford, felt as though he had strayed into a dream as he stood and stared across the ballroom at the woman he would marry.
He had never met her.
He had never spoken to her.
He did not even know her name.
Yet, he knew that it was âđđ.
Her and no other.
Grant had felt it as though a bolt of lightning had struck him hard in the chest, knocking the air from his lungs and pulling his focus from the world around him to settle on her.
Her alone.
It was her!
His heart beat fast against his ribs as his gaze trailed over her lovely features. Her eyes shone in a rare golden hue, complementing the soft waves of her hair despite the few unruly curls that had escaped down her temples. With a wave of her hand, she brushed them away. There was kindness in her gaze, something soft and tender, sweet and almost innocent. Yet, Grant smiled when he saw the determined set of her jaw as well as the hint of steel that came to her eyes as a group of haughty, young debutantes pushed past her with no regard for their surroundings.
With a slight scoff, his siren turned away, rolling her eyes in a way that made Grantâs heart pause in his chest.
â â â â âPeggy CollinsThis is an absolutely charming story with loads of humor and loveable characters.
â â â â âLori DykesA delightful, lighthearted romance that warms the heart.
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â â â â âIlona NurmelaI loved this sweet regency romance and am glad I now know how Grant and Nessa met and fell in love. Adored the kitchen scene!!! Recommended for lovers of Austen, clean & sweet regency romances and sassy heroines.
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BREE WOLF is a USA Today bestselling author and award-winning word wizard, who is rarely seen without a book in hand or fingers glued to the keyboard.
It was quite different in parts to the usual run of the mill ones which have been published of late, so that was quite refreshing.
Dalton and Evelyn made such a splendid couple and I loved their method of wagering which was so unique.
They definitely had their ups and downs while navigating the path to their happy ever after but that made this story very much more interesting and I found lots of enjoyment in this.
It was an entertaining story with Evelyn showing us just how full of life she was. Oh my, the things she got up to!
I have just finished reading an advance copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving my review.
Another great book from Charlie Lane. Thanks to Wolf Publishing for the ARC. Third in the series âA Gentlemanâs Guide to Courtship,â we now get a closer look at the third sister, Prudence, and her brotherâs (Duke of Clearford) efforts to get her married. He still hasnât realized how unhelpful his gentlemanâs guide is. Early in the book, he does something that irritates Prudence. Because she knows he always carries knives with him so he can target practice, she asks him, âWhere is your knife? Come. I know you have it on your person.â He suspiciously asks her why she wants it, and she responds, âI would like to stab you with it.â
Just like her older sisters, Prudence is determined not to marry, so she spends a good portion of her time trying to evade suitors. And sheâs pretty good at it. Unfortunately, Mr. Benjamin Bailey, the American, has an uncanny skill of finding her wherever she is.
Prudence has become best friends with Cora, the ânaughtyâ poet who shares her risque works with women in the secret group from previous insttallments in this series. When her older sisters married, they decided to discontinue their involvement in the lending library, but Prudence has decided to continue the work alongside her friend Cora. Prudence is very organized and punctual. She is also, surprisingly, rather prim and proper and doesnât wish to step outside of the lines that have been drawn for her (with the exception of marriage, which she is adamantly against). The truth is, she feels as if all of her other sisters outshine her so she tends to âembrace her habitual invisibility.â Itâs true; most men donât seem to notice her, and we find out more about her motivations later, but to her dismay, Mr. Bailey always does.
Ben came to America after his parents died and is single-minded in his commitment to opening a print shop called Baileyâs Prints to honor his dead parents and the business they had in Boston. He believes her drove the business into the ground after they died; it isnât until much later that we find out he was only 15 and unequipped to handle a business. That doesnât stop him from feeling guilt. Meanwhile, he hides behind a disheveled and untamed look that keeps proper society from acknowledging him. And his habits of disorganization and lack of discipline are the antithesis to everything thatâs important to Prudence.
The Duke of Clearford is puzzled by his sisters and wants to find out what secrets theyâve been keeping from him. He promises to give his shares of the print shop to Ben if Ben will pretend to court Prudence and find out what theyâve been hiding. Due to the dukeâs insistence and the goading of Viscount Norton, Ben changes his entire appearanceâcuts his hair, shaves his beard, wears clothes that fit properly, and so on. I love what Norton said to Ben regarding courting Prudence (he thought it was genuine): âCanât be trusted because you donât take the clear steps to obtain that which you desire. You just sulk about wishing someone would pick you up when youâre a burnt, mangled tart, last batch of the day, and you do nothing to make yourself appealing⊠Because itâs about pleasing others so they wish to have you.â
Prudence is clever enough to realize he is not actually interested in her, and sheâs not interested in him, but somewhere along the way that changes. For both of them. By the time Ben realizes heâs in love with Prudence, heâs afraid to tell her that her brother made him court her because he doesnât want to hurt her. And Prudence is disappointed in herself because âSheâd not allocated time for falling in love, but Mr. Bailey had never seemed to care for schedules, and heâd scrambled the ledger of her heart into utter chaos.â
The character development for both Ben and Prudence is deep and poignant. Both experienced the loss of their parents at a young age, and both were irrevocably changed by that. They are ideally well-matched to help one another heal from that loss. Over the course of the story, Ben comes to understand whatâs most important to him, and the best way he can honor his parentsâ memory is by putting love first. Meanwhile, with Benâs help, Prudence comes to understand her worth and see herself differently. Predictably, Prudence finds out about Benâs initial reluctance to court her and decides she can no longer trust him or believe that he loves her. Most of her anger, though, is reserved for her brother and she calls him the âarse-end of aâŠaâŠhedgehog!â Luckily, Ben had already helped Prudence to see herself through his eyes so the revelation does not destroy her as Ben had feared it would. And she still loves him; while he is disconsolate without her. She forgives him, eventually, and we get our HEA.
This series is full of surprises, Sister no 3, Prudence, the organiser, the sister who keeps to the shadows, who doesnt want a husband. Her Brother who is determined to find out why she does not wish to marry, and persuades his friend to find out. Enter Ben, prepared to go to any lengths to get what he wants, even a complete makeover, and a houseparty. Spending time with Pru changes his perspective, and he realises what he really wants and needs. The story was fun, and i like the banter between the characters, and the growth of the family. Each story is so different, I really am looking forward to the future instalments.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I would like to thank Wolf Publishing for a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
A lovely e ending to the trilogy.
Evelyn Markham is determined not to marry the man her father has decided she should marry. Dalton Rochester is determined not to act on his feelings for Evelyn since she is the younger sister of his best friend.
Evelyn decides to approach Rochester for help to make sure she does not have to marry the man. All she wants from him is a little help in breaking a few rules but nothing too serious. Rochester does not want anything to do with this scheme especially the breaking of rules part.
Let the fun adventure begin!! I really loved Evelyn and Rochesterâs story it was a lot of fun to read!! The book was very entertaining with all the witty banter between them and the twist and turns it took to get to their happy ending. I highly recommend this book and canât wait for the next book in the series!!