Not every match is made at the marriage mart…
After a disastrous, short-lived engagement and years of caring for her ailing grandmother, Phoebe Hallsmith is resigned to spinsterhood. But if she must be unmarried, far better to be of use than languishing at home, disappointing her parents. As an employee of the Everton Domestic Society of London, Phoebe accepts a position at the country home of an old friend and discovers an estate—and a lord of the manor—in a state of complete chaos.
Losing himself in the bottle has done nothing to ease Markus Flammel's grief over losing his wife. Not even his toddler daughter can bring him back from the brink. Now this fiery, strong-minded redhead has taken over his home, firing and hiring servants at will and arousing unexpected desire. As not one, but two, suitors suddenly vie for Phoebe's hand, can Markus move past loss and fight for a future with the woman who has transformed his world?
From Goodreads:
The perfect match may be closer than they imagine...
Despite her disastrous London debut, Millicent Edgebrook has proven skilled at securing matches—for every young lady but herself. Resigned to spinsterhood, and eager to gain independence from her lovable but eccentric uncle, Millie joins the Everton Domestic Society. Her first assignment: find a bride for Preston Knowles, Duke of Middleton. How difficult can it be to secure a match for a handsome, eligible aristocrat? As difficult, it seems, as resisting her own attraction to the duke...
Preston has promised himself not to be ruined by love. After being rebuffed by two perfectly respectable candidates, he'd rather remain happily single for the rest of his life...if only his mother would let him. Yet suddenly, he's fantasizing about the lovely matchmaker she's hired—the least suitable bride imaginable. Millie's past is shrouded in scandal, and the Everton Society forbids relations between employees and clients. But even with so many obstacles against them, Preston longs to convince the woman he adores that love trumps rules every time...
From Goodreads:
Can a broken engagement ignite the spark of true love?
Sylvia Dowder had almost made it to the altar when her fiancé unexpectedly became a viscount, and dropped her like a stale crumpet to make a more "suitable" match. Though Sylvia's heart has been crushed, her spirit has not. She puts her wits and social savvy to use as a secret gossip columnist—and as the Everton Domestic Society's party planner to the ton. Luckily, she's not in danger of ever falling for an aristocrat again…
Especially not one like Anthony Braighton, Earl of Grafton. Raised in America, Anthony sees no reason to marry when he can enjoy all the perks of being an eligible earl. Determined to convince his family he doesn't need a wife, he hires Sylvia to act as hostess and decorator for upcoming parties. Yet Sylvia is as adept at captivating his interest as she is at beautifying his home. And despite this Everton lady's aversion to titled men, some attractions can't be denied—and love rarely does go where it's told.
My Review:
These books were so sweet and adorable to read! They're such adorable romances, and while sometimes historical have bits that just make me rage, these characters were more modern, espcailly with the Everton Domestic Society, which has working ladies. Love that!
I didn't realize before I read these books, but there was an original trilogy with characters that we see in these books. I'm going to have to read them, because I want to know their stories, even if I know they've found their happy endings!
I really enjoyed the whole concept of the Everton Domestic Society, because it gave women of noble birth options. That they weren't forced to marry, and marry young. That it does so by having those ladies help solve various problems for the nobility, well, that's just icing on the cake!
These characters were so great! They've had hardships, from losing a beloved wife in childbirth, to losing parents. Some of them don't have quite so tragic backstories, but they were all characters and romances that I really enjoyed reading about!
These books were so fantastic, and I can't wait to read A Lady's Past!
Author: A.S. Fenichel
Series: Everton Domestic Society #1, 2, 3
Read: November 22nd, 22nd, 22nd, 2019
Source: Ebook.bike
Reason Why: I got the 4th book as part of a reveiw tour, and I had to read the previous books in the series! And they're Historical Fiction 2019 Books and Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2019 Books!
Publisher: Lyrical Press
Published: April 3rd 2018, October 2nd 2018, March 19th 2019
A Lady's Honor:
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| 4/5 Books |
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| 5/5 Stars |
A Lady's Escape:
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| 5/5 Hearts |
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| 4/5 Books |
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| 5/5 Stars |
A Lady's Virtue:
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| 5/5 Hearts |
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| 4/5 Books |
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| 5/5 Stars |
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