Novella Review: To All the Rakes I've Loved Before

dear readers,

Looking for a short read that will give you a novel experience...

(I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review).

TO ALL THE RAKES I"VE LOVED BEFORE
(Honeycote: Book 1.5)
written by Anne Barton
genre: historical romance, novella

4 STARS

To All the Rakes I've Loved Before features Owen Sherbourne's cousin Amelia Wimple whose wealth comes from trade instead of being a peer.   Along with not fitting in, Amelia has also been jilted in favour of another woman.  Defeated she retreats to her home reading gossip rags.  Her strong-willed mother has left on a trip leaving her home alone.  All is going well until one night her ex-finace brings to her door, Lord Stephen Brookes and soon her own life is worthy of the gossip newspapers she loves to read.

I loved Barton's first novel and this novella did not disappoint.  I do wish it was longer but Barton was able to put everything in this novella that was needed to tell a story.  I liked that characters from book one make small appearances and am waiting to read book two in this fun series.

love, 
kris

REVIEW: When She Was Wicked - Anne Barton

dear readers,

I have come upon another fabulous new author - historical romance...(I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review).

WHEN SHE WAS WICKED
(Honeycote: Book 1)
Written by Anne Barton
genre: historical romance

4 STARS

Working in a dressmaker's shop allows Annabelle to be invisible and listen into the gossip of the wealthy.  To support her ill mother and sister (who must stay home to care for their mother) she turns to blackmail.  Unfortunately, this time she picked the wrong man to extort and finds herself working for him and his unmarried sisters.  As Annabelle becomes friendly with Owen's sisters she realizes that the gossip she heard was not entirely true but could still harm them.  Not only can his family be involved in a scandal but her passion for Owen can also cause her ruin.

A fun little regency tale.  I really enjoyed this story and loved Owen's two sweet sisters.  Owen is a strong quiet hero and Annabelle is just what he needs.

love,
kris