Lady Harriette: Fitzwilliam's Heart and Soul, Pride and Prejudice Untold, Book 3 by P.O. Dixon

 

I listened to the unabridged version of Lady Harriette: Fitzwilliam's Heart and Soul, Pride and Prejudice Untold, Book 3 by P.O. Dixon, which is well narrated by Pearl Hewitt. This is the final novel in the series as far as I know!

I'm happy to report that Lady Harriette: Fitzwilliam's Heart and Soul, Pride and Prejudice Untold, Book 3 is better than the previous novel in the series. This novel had some interesting adventures and detours, but overall too much drama for my tastes to fully enjoy this novel. It read too much like a soap opera.

I am happy to be finally finished with the 'Pride and Prejudice Untold' trilogy!! It's a fun concept for a trilogy, but too much drama that the series read like a soap opera. Also too much erotica or lust in parts for this genre. I wouldn't recommend this trilogy.

Below is the publisher's summary for Lady Harriette: Fitzwilliam's Heart and Soul, Pride and Prejudice Untold, Book 3 by P.O. Dixon from the Goodreads website:

Past is Prologue ... After his father threatened to cut him off financially for what the Earl of Matlock deemed his son's debauched, heedless way of life, Richard Fitzwilliam set his cap at young Lady Harriette Middleton. A second son whose habits of taste demanded he marry a woman of substantial means, Richard's sole intention was securing her dowry. Having entered her bedchamber under the cover of darkness, he set upon his course. He promised to court her, to win her heart, to marry her. Lady Harriette, the only daughter of one of the wealthiest peers in England, never accustomed herself to accept 'no' for an answer. Richard meant to change all that. She likened his declaration to win her heart as more of a challenge than a promise. By the end of their whirlwind courtship, it was unclear who was pursuing who. The Continuing Story Unfolds ... Colonel Fitzwilliam and Lady Harriette's hasty courtship and subsequent marriage notwithstanding, Richard finds himself deeply in love with his beautiful wife. However, having seduced his innocent young bride, a single question haunts him-does he truly deserve his happiness? Her husband's lack of fortune never concerned Lady Harriette- she loves him. Young, spirited, and beautiful, she has always enjoyed a charmed life. When Richard's past lands on their doorstep, suspicion soon rears its head, and Harriette's questions go unanswered. Seeking explanations on her own is her only recourse. But, does she uncover more than she bargained for?

I am giving Lady Harriette: Fitzwilliam's Heart and Soul, Pride and Prejudice Untold, Book 3 by P.O. Dixon a rating of 3 stars out of 5 stars.

Until my next post, happy reading!!

The Christmas Ruse by Jennie Goutet

I like to read or listen to one or more holiday themed reads each year if possible based on time and interest. 

It just so happens that my last read for the month of November was a holiday themed novella titled, The Christmas Ruse by Jennie Goutet. This regency romance is a quick listen at just over 2 hours in length and is well narrated. Overall, I felt The Christmas Ruse had a decent storyline, interesting plot twists, a romance, and filled with fairly well developed characters despite the short length. It is a predictable read as to the story's outcome/ending. 

Even though I wasn't wowed by this novella, it is a clean, wholesome read that is worth the read if you enjoy regency romance novels/novellas.

Below is the plot summary for The Christmas Ruse by Jennie Goutet I found in the description section in YouTube video itself.

Nicholas Cranleigh suspects his meddlesome sister is up to something when she invites him to stay at Cothill Manor at the same time as Miss Dresden. He’s on his guard, but it’s hard to resist a woman with luminous eyes, who’s in need of a savior. Lavinia Dresden is ready to sacrifice herself to save her family from financial ruin in the only path open to a woman of gentle breeding. But she hadn’t counted the cost on her sacrifice until Lord Cranleigh came into her life—a man she knew to be her ideal. There remain only five days until the Christmas ball when Miss Dresden’s fate will be decided, and it soon becomes apparent to Nicholas that the question is not whether he wants to save Lavinia, but whether he is able.

I was able to listen to this unabridged novella for FREE on YouTube and so can you by clicking on the video link above.

I am giving The Christmas Ruse by Jennie Goutet a rating of 3 stars out of 5 stars.

Until my next post, happy reading!!