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A Bachelor's Pledge: A Regency Romance (Gentlemen Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Penny Hampson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 985 ratings

Secrets, Scandals, and Spies

Secret agent Phil Cullen is surprised to find the intriguing young lady he rescued from a house of ill-repute is now living as a respectable lady’s companion in Cornwall. This distraction by a captivating female is not welcome when he’s on the trail of a ruthless French spy.
Dismayed at the reappearance of the handsome gentleman who rescued her from a scandalous situation, Sophia Turner is relieved when he promises not to threaten her new-found security. Alarmingly, the brothel-keeper who entrapped her has also tracked her down. Does Sophia’s mysterious past hold the key to this relentless pursuit?
With danger lurking everywhere, Phil decides that a fake betrothal is the solution to keeping Sophia safe. But as the threats to their lives increase, their counterfeit feelings for each other turn into real ones.
Even if Phil and Sophia manage to survive everything that their enemies throw at them, will the revelation of Sophia’s shameful family secrets put an end to any hopes of a happy ever after?

Heart-warming romance combined with action-filled adventure makes this third book in Penny Hampson’s Gentlemen Series a must-read for all lovers of classic Regency fiction.

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‘A gripping, fast-paced romance adventure’ Cathie Dunn bestselling author

'It’s clear that Hampson has not only done the research but is passionate about history' Dinipandareads

'Hampson is clearly on a first-name basis with the era. She conveys the setting details and the linguistic style of that century with ease.' Anna Legat -author

‘I want to thank Hampson for her insight and inclusiveness.’ Mybookishbliss

Penny Hampson

Writing History, Mystery, and Romance

Penny Hampson writes mysteries and because she has a passion for history you’ll find her stories also reflect that. A Gentleman’s Promise, a traditional Regency romance, was Penny’s debut novel and the first of her Gentlemen Series. Penny also enjoys writing contemporary mysteries with a hint of the paranormal, because where do ghosts come from but the past? The Unquiet Spirit, a spooky mystery/romance set in Cornwall, was a contender for the Joan Hessayon Award 2021.

  • A Gentleman's Promise (Regency Romance)
  • An Officer's Vow (Regency Romance)
  • A Bachelor's Pledge (Regency Romance)
  • An Adventurer's Contract (Regency Romance)

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'The meticulous attention to historical detail in this novel is truly admirable; Hampson clearly dedicated significant time to accurately portraying this era. Every aspect of the character’s appearance, behaviour, and interaction with their surroundings has been extensively studied and flawlessly brought to life. From start to finish, An Adventurer’s Contract by Penny Hampson is an electrifying tale that holds the reader’s attention throughout.' Yarde Reviews

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'A delightful Regency tale, A Bachelor's Pledge deftly blends wit, suspense and romance in an evocative and enthralling read... Penny Hampson is a talented writer who certainly knows how to bring the nineteenth century alive whilst imbuing her narrative with page-turning plots, intense emotional drama and charming humour.' Bookish Jottings

'Hampsonhit it out of the park!' Captivated Reading

'It's clear that Hampson has not only done the research but is passionate about history because it comes alive in her setting and writing' Dinipandareads

'This is a quality Regency romance... The historical detail brings the danger and vibrancy of the Regency period alive.' Jane Hunt Writer

'A gripping, fast-paced romance adventure.' Cathie Dunn, award-winning author

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08JZGY3ZV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ PP&M Publishing (September 23, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 23, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 306 pages
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Penny Hampson writes mysteries and because she has a passion for history, her stories also reflect that. A Gentleman’s Promise, a Regency romance, was Penny’s debut novel and the first of her Gentlemen Series.

Penny also enjoys writing contemporary novels with a hint of the paranormal because where do ghosts come from but the past?

The Unquiet Spirit, a spooky mystery/romance set in Cornwall, the first of the Shades, Shadows, and Spectres Series, was a contender for the Joan Hessayon Award 2021.

Penny lives with her family in Oxfordshire, and when she is not writing, she enjoys reading, walking, and the odd gin and tonic (not all at the same time).

Penny posts about what she gets up to and interesting snippets of historical research on her blog: https://pennyhampson.co.uk/category/blog/

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Customers enjoy the book's suspenseful story with its intrigue and drama, and find it a fun read with lots of action. They appreciate the character development, with one customer noting how the characters grow and change throughout the narrative. The writing quality receives positive feedback, with customers describing it as well-written.

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19 customers mention "Suspenseful story"15 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful story of this Regency romance, praising its clean narrative and dramatic elements, with one customer noting its classic tale with a twist.

"...Mrs Penny Hampson is a discovery, she propose classic regency tale with a twist. And a rollercoaster ride it was...." Read more

"Well-written and researched Regency tale with a lovely cover depicts the life of a young woman (Sophia) who, unfortunately, continuously gets..." Read more

"...does a wonderful job in developing her characters and keeps enough suspense in the storyline to keep one guessing...." Read more

"...The characters are likable and well-drawn and their relationship has a nice, steady growth from strangers to lovers...." Read more

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Customers find the book delightful and fun with lots of action, with one customer noting it's worth taking time to read.

"...In all, it was a diverting and pleasant read. 4.5 stars..." Read more

"Well-written and researched Regency tale with a lovely cover depicts the life of a young woman (Sophia) who, unfortunately, continuously gets..." Read more

"...Her her historical details and fine writing drew me in and kept me reading to the end." Read more

"This was a light and enjoyable read for those who like a little adventure in their historical romance...." Read more

7 customers mention "Character development"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, with one mentioning how fun it is to watch them grow and change throughout the story.

"...Much character development and descriptions are involved; however, somewhat repetitive and tedious at times...." Read more

"Penny Hampton does a wonderful job in developing her characters and keeps enough suspense in the storyline to keep one guessing...." Read more

"...The characters are likable and well-drawn and their relationship has a nice, steady growth from strangers to lovers...." Read more

"...It is fun to watch the characters grow and change and to follow the story of the evil spies throughout the series." Read more

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"Well-written and researched Regency tale with a lovely cover depicts the life of a young woman (Sophia) who, unfortunately, continuously gets..." Read more

"...Her her historical details and fine writing drew me in and kept me reading to the end." Read more

"...The characters are likable and well-drawn and their relationship has a nice, steady growth from strangers to lovers...." Read more

"...The whole story is well written and had a good plot. Some research is needed for proper use of items. For instance , the use of "Turkey" carpet...." Read more

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  • Élodie Nicoli
    5.0 out of 5 stars A tale full of actions and drama
    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2020
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    Will her past threaten her future ...

    Mrs Penny Hampson is a discovery, she propose classic regency tale with a twist. And a rollercoaster ride it was.
    What looked like a simple rescue, on a whim of her savior, opens the door to more intrigues than the heroine would have expected.
    While Sophia knows who she is, she does not knows her origins, her raising was lonely without love. Here she is, a lonely miss of mysterious birth, seeking a companion post after avoiding a far darker fate. But why in first instance did she find herself in this predicament...
    Phil is a gentleman, unable to turn his nose when he spots a woman in dire straits. Thus how he finds himself with a new charge, one not very willing to follow his order once she is safe.
    Sophia while with few choices and options is no meek miss, she wants her say in the decisions made about her future.
    Phil can be sure like most men very overwhelming, but it is not out of care for other’s feelings, more because he has the habit to take charge.
    Why their relationship is at first strained by doubts and suspicions, their trust to one another is not something easily won, they both will have to work for it.
    About the conspiracy, Phil more than one time raises the issue of why Sophia was specifically targeted. Yet no one really follows this lead, why they are for a shock why things are revealed.

    In all, it was a diverting and pleasant read.
    4.5 stars

    I was granted an advance copy by the author through Rachel’s Random Ressources. Here is my true and unbiased opinion.
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  • Booklover
    4.0 out of 5 stars Regency Suspense Romance
    Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2021
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    Well-written and researched Regency tale with a lovely cover depicts the life of a young woman (Sophia) who, unfortunately, continuously gets kidnapped for nefarious reasons. Along comes Secret Service agent Phil constantly to the rescue at the most opportune moments in attempts to decipher the reason behind it all. Much character development and descriptions are involved; however, somewhat repetitive and tedious at times. Many new and interesting terms depicted from the era. Yet, paragraph margin indentations are so minimal, it appears to be one continuous block of words which became disconcerting to read. Otherwise, a good Regency suspense novel for those who enjoy this era.
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  • T Klassy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to put down
    Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2021
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    Penny Hampton does a wonderful job in developing her characters and keeps enough suspense in the storyline to keep one guessing. Her her historical details and fine writing drew me in and kept me reading to the end.
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  • J. H. Everett
    3.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and adventurous
    Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2023
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    This was a light and enjoyable read for those who like a little adventure in their historical romance. The characters are likable and well-drawn and their relationship has a nice, steady growth from strangers to lovers. There were some annoying plot points that seemed really not necessary in my opinion, and the heroine, for all she is supposed to be intelligent and capable, had some very stupid thought processes that, while they moved the plot forward, seemed quite lazy, again in my opinion. But the writing was good and the mystery—such as it was—kept my interest. A fun, quick read!
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  • Christina M Dirk
    5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2024
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    This is an action packed book. The adventure and romance flowed nicely. It is a book worth reading. Have fun!
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  • Patti Mac
    4.0 out of 5 stars Clean historical romance
    Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2024
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    This is quite a long and drawn out story but entertaining non the less. I wanted to just shake Sophia a number of times for being so hard headed. The whole story is well written and had a good plot. Some research is needed for proper use of items. For instance , the use of "Turkey" carpet. It is Turkish carpet. There are a few other similar incorrect uses of words but overall it is a nice, entertaining story.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very good book!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2023
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    I enjoyed reading this well written story! I know it's a good book when I slow down the closer I get to the end because I don't want it to end!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable series with romance and adventure
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2022
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    All of the books in this series involve strong women who end up assisting intelligent men help save England from the dastardly French spies. There is plenty of action and romance (but thankfully no sex) in these books. It is fun to watch the characters grow and change and to follow the story of the evil spies throughout the series.
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  • Lyn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 25, 2024
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    This is an exciting novel, with engaging characters and a breathlessly adventurous storyline. I also really enjoyed the background authenticity.
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  • Paula R C
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Action Packed Romance
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2020
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    Though this isn’t my normal reading material I really did enjoy it. The characters were well-drawn, the dialogue was excellent and gave the reader a sense of time and place. There was plenty of action as the story unfolded. I would definitely read more books by this author.
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    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2020
    Though this isn’t my normal reading material I really did enjoy it. The characters were well-drawn, the dialogue was excellent and gave the reader a sense of time and place. There was plenty of action as the story unfolded. I would definitely read more books by this author.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2022
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    Excellent characters and a good story line. Plenty of layers to keep the intruige going. A good mix of thriller and romance, although a little predictable in parts.
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  • Wandering Star
    3.0 out of 5 stars Ok
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 1, 2021
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    Having thoroughly enjoyed "An Officer's Vow" I am sorry to say I was disappointed in this book.
    The hero and heroine both come across as insipid. For a spy he is too easily taken in. And she comes across as foolish rather than brave in most of the things she does. The admiral and his wife are much more interesting characters than Phil and Sophia.
    Hopefully the next book by Penny Hampson will be more fun.
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  • Clive Robinson
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    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 15, 2023
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