An Evening at Almack's

Another wonderful, clean collection of regency romance

An Evening at Almack’s

The Heart’s Choice by Sally Britton (4 stars)

I loved this story! The depth of knowledge that Oliver and Matilda had of one another’s characters was multi-layered and deep. We get to see their long-standing acquaintance through a series of vignettes, yet their respect, attraction and subsequent love was newly discovered in this story.

The father in the story is an important part of the plot. His affliction is a foil that brings out the true character of each of the participants.

It was a delight to read this well-crafted and thoughtful novella...my only complaint was that it ended far too soon.

My Unfair Lady by Elizabeth Johns (3.5 stars)

A delightful premise! Before they even meet, we know that these two would suit one another and it’s a fun ride just watching it happen! Their subtle duel of wits leads to grudging respect and then turns, naturally, into admiration.

It came to an end too quickly, (dang it!), but that’s the problem with novella’s. Especially with well-crafted ones!

(One grammatical issue in chapter 1, but it’s a twisty, tough sentence that could have turned long and involved. I didn’t take any stars off for it.)

Six Wishes by Sarah M. Eden (4 stars)

Driven by unselfish motives, Felicity and William find love in the midst of past grief and anticipated future grief.

A wonderful story with acts of service to Felicity’s dying sister. Like the first story in this collection, she acts as a foil that brings our characters together and shows off their true worth as good, caring people. (Spoiler: I did so want her to be healed by some doctor in London-sigh...) Fun moments of humor and stolen moments of romance woven into the tapestry of this narrative.

I can’t get enough of Sarah Eden’s writing! Whenever a new book or novella comes out, I grab it!

*poor, **ok, ***good, **** very good, *****something special