Marianne Daventry will do anything to escape the boredom of Bath and the amorous attentions of an unwanted suitor. So when an invitation arrives from her twin sister, Cecily, to join her at a sprawling country estate, she jumps at the chance. Thinking she’ll be able to relax and enjoy her beloved English countryside while her sister snags the handsome heir of Edenbrooke, Marianne finds that even the best laid plans can go awry.

From a terrifying run-in with a highwayman to a seemingly harmless flirtation, Marianne finds herself embroiled in an unexpected adventure filled with enough romance and intrigue to keep her mind racing. Will Marianne be able to rein in her traitorous heart, or will a mysterious stranger sweep her off her feet? Fate had something other than a relaxing summer in mind when it sent Marianne to Edenbrooke.

This was my first time reading from this author, and I want more!! I absolutely LOVED this sweet, clean historical romance – no language and no spice. Dare I say this is my all-time favorite Regency Romance?! It’s seriously the best book in this genre that I’ve read to date. 

This was my first time reading anything by this author, and now I want more!! I absolutely LOVED this sweet, clean historical romance—no language, no spice, just pure charm and swoon. Dare I say… this might be my all-time favorite Regency Romance? It’s hands down the best I’ve read in the genre so far.

The story is fast-paced and kicks off with some wild, entertaining scenes that immediately hooked me, and it never let up. I was completely captivated from start to finish. Between the lovely English countryside setting, the lovable cast of characters, the swoony romance, and all the laugh-out-loud moments, this book was everything I wanted. I was laughing just as much as I was swooning.

Marianne is such a sweet, endearing heroine. (I adored her habit of wanting to twirl—so wholesome!) I found her incredibly relatable and often felt like, if I lived in that time period, I could be her (lol). She’s easy to root for, with a strong heart and unwavering loyalty to her sister, even when it means sacrificing her own happiness. That quiet strength and selflessness made her even more lovable.

Philip – Swoon. He’s the perfect mix of charming and dashing, flirty in a fun, not annoying way, and had me smiling the entire time. He absolutely stole my heart.

The banter between Marianne and Philip was chef’s kiss—witty, clever, and full of charm. But it wasn’t all laughs; there were plenty of tender, heartfelt moments between them that added depth to their relationship and gave the romance real emotional weight.

Another reviewer compared this book to Pride & Prejudice—if Mr. Darcy weren’t quite so broody and was more flirtatious, and Elizabeth a bit shyer. Honestly, that’s the perfect comparison. I devoured this book and didn’t want it to end.

If you enjoy wholesome, clean, closed-door Regency romances with humor, heart, and major cottagecore vibes, do not sleep on this one. It’s especially perfect for a cozy spring or summer read. Highly, highly recommend!