Jen Geigle Johnson

Witty banter and heart throbbing romance abound in this Regency novel! I really enjoyed the two main matchmaking characters and found their lively interactions to be entertaining. They are both facing financial situations that give their characters some realistic struggles, and they had sweet vulnerable moments woven among the humor to give the book some depth. Lord Featherstone’s sincere pursuit of Lady Loveluck is truly endearing. I found a few plot points a bit confusing and the story jumped around too much, especially with the secondary characters, but I did enjoy the novel overall. I think perhaps this first book was setting us up for future novels. I love Regency novels and this book has all the history, balls, gowns, and manors of that time period well described and incorporated. I wish the ending hadn’t been quite so rushed, but I’m hoping we read more of these two in the next book. For those who love Regency novels, give this one a try!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.… (més)

A male matchmaker? Absolutely! In this charming Regency tale, Lord Featherstone and Lady Loveluck match wits in a type of matchmaker showdown. Both are struggling to keep their estates afloat. Lord Featherstone has several younger brothers he needs to provide for. Lady Loveluck’s husband left her with terrible debts when he died. Both entertain clients via word of mouth to help them find matches by teaching them proper ways to dress, speak, and even smell. But, what happens when the matchmakers fall for each other?

This was such a fun read! This is perhaps Jen Geigle Johnson’s wittiest book that I’ve read. The banter between Lord Featherstone & Lady Loveluck was delightful. I enjoyed every time they were together and their determination not to be attracted to each other. Both have so much to lose and can’t risk falling in love with someone who is equally financially strained. But, the pull is just too great. I loved how not one but two of Lord Featherstone’s clients fall for Lady Loveluck. How frustrating for the man when they want advice from him on how to woo her!

Lady Loveluck is a sympathetic character. She’s learned not to trust her heart or flirtatious men for that matter. It’s hard for her to believe that Lord Featherstone is real. But, the more time she spends with him, she sees his sterling character shining through. Along with their witty banter, I loved their walks, the slow build romance, the house party, croquet, Charles’ singing, and the stormy rescue.

I also became invested in the secondary romance between the clients. Miss Anna was so sweet, and while I didn’t like Mr. Hartsworth, I did like how he finally came around. I also can’t wait to find out what happens to Lord Featherstone’s brothers and the widow society.

A sweet, fun, witty romance, Regency fans will enjoy! I received an advanced complimentary copy from the author but also purchased a copy through Kindle Unlimited. All opinions are my own and I was not required to provide a positive review.… (més)

What an absolutely enchanting way to begin an anthology! I adore stories where the main characters have already established a strong bond, as friendship is the perfect foundation to love.

I instantly connected with Lottie, as kindred spirits we are, and Denny I immediately fell in love with, “a regular entertainer” which is right up my alley. Plus, his knowledge and passion of horse breeding shines through so how could I not be smitten? The friendly and familiar banter between Denny and Lottie is refreshing, especially with most novels in this era being very stiff, and Grace is hands down the cherry on the trio.

The ending was positively swoon-worthy, and I loved that the villain of this tale got what he deserved! Very strong start to this anthology.

I was pleased that the more relaxed regency vibe continued with Letters to a Wallflower. The banter between Ellen and Dinah is immensely pleasing. It is so refreshing to see a spinster that is perfectly content with her lot in life, instead of the wayward and wishing woman that is so often featured in regency reads.

The spice of friendly wagers abound with several of the characters, giving the story a nice edge, and showing that sometimes stubborn individuals need a challenge to push them in the right direction.

In true Heather B. Moore fashion, the flow is perfection, and the overall story went by way too fast! All the characters are endearing, the plot is engaging, and honestly I could’ve seen this being a full length novel. I loved it so much!

There is quite a bit of deception going on in To Marry a Wallflower, but the trickery only makes for one interesting and entertaining read! Luke and Charlotte both find themselves in unique situations that end up with them being in an arranged marriage. The problem is they don’t know one another, and each is fearful of their unknown intended, so they decide to separately play sleuth to garner information, and end up coming together without either of them knowing who the other is. It’s such a charming premise that had me falling in love right along with them both!

There is a bit of letter writing between the pair that was so sweet to me. It took me back to a simpler time, when I would right long notes to my beloved about anything and everything. It is an art that I wish was more prevalent in our day and age, and I enjoyed getting lost in the nostalgia.

This was a strong ending to a wonderful anthology that I immensely enjoyed.… (més)

Reading A Tenuous Betrothal by Jen Geigle Johnson gave me a calm respite from life. It’s the type of sweet romance novel that makes me root for the characters without feeling desperate to gobble up their story. It’s relaxed and fun and pleasant. In other words, it’s a classic Jen Geigle Johnson novel.

I liked that A Tenuous Betrothal held story tension without the main characters acting as adversaries. Rhianna’s natural leadership skills give her the necessary stubbornness and strength she needs to do good for her hometown. Marc is a born leader with a bent for protecting others, but these two characters partner together throughout the novel. Whether it’s finding a spouse or bettering the lives of others, Marc and Rhianna respect each other and willingly support the other’s goals. Although their romance felt a tad angsty as they rehashed their reasons to not be together, Rhianna’s uniqueness, plus the strong partnership between her and Marc, kept me turning pages until I finished this agreeable story.

A Tenuous Betrothal lands as book three in Jen Geigle Johnson’s Royal Regency Romance series. I read book one, but not book two, and A Tenuous Betrothal worked fine as a standalone story. Though the events involving Napoleon and France take a backseat to the characters’ relationships, that background setting does carry over from book to book. I suggest reading the novels in sequence to see how these six royal brothers navigate political happenings and personal romances.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I was provided a copy of this book by the author or publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.… (més)