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SOPHIE: A Regency Romance (Bachelor Brides Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Jenny Hambly (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 1,553 ratings
SHE IS NOT INTERESTED IN, OR IN ANY NEED OF - A HUSBAND.  HE IS AS RELUCTANT TO TAKE A WIFE...


Sophie, Lady Lewisham, is an independent woman of means, who has just emerged from her year of mourning. Determined to further her studies of the classical world, she accepts an invitation from her deceased husband's cousin Lady Renfrew to visit London and acquire the permissions and letters of introduction she requires to travel. Her brief experience of the fortune hunters and gossip-mongers that litter the ton, only make her more certain of her plans.


Sir Philip Bray is a confirmed bachelor with his own demons. When he receives an unexpected letter from his long lost friend, Harry, Viscount Treleven, who is ill in Pisa, he is determined to bring him home.


Neither have any time or inclination for romance. However, their paths cross in England, France and Italy.


Could he be the hero she thinks she does not need or want?
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    Bachelor Brides
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5* Reviews from Amazon UK:An enjoyable escape from reality..I have been a fan of Georgette Heyer books all my life and can read them time and time again. I have rarely found another author that gives that same enjoyment but Jenny Hambly certainly has with this book.LovelyA worthy successor to GH: spirited heroine, damaged hero and a good plot. So often, if only the silly h&h would communicate with each other we would be done by chapter 6! Here we have wit, intelligence and character development. I have enjoyed both books very much and cannot wait for the third.Lovely characters who crawl into your head and heartLoved this book. It has a real charm and includes all the best bits - suspense, romance, and a bit of a tortured hero!Read this book in one sittingI enjoyed this book, it was entertaining, relaxing and fun.
There was also shades of Georgette Heyer in her writing.Brings your imagination alive with the sights, sounds and smells of 19th Century EuropeWhilst I enjoyed the first book, this story shows the author now settling into a writing style that is flowing, wonderfully illustrative and leaves the reader wanting to know what happens next.. I particularly loved the trip through Europe, accurately researched and beautifully descriptive. My minds eye was full of the flowers and scenery portrayed in the book.
The characters developed well through the book and the conclusion, whilst expected, was thoroughly enjoyable.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07SFL2RT8
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 29, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 324 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Bachelor Brides
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 1,553 ratings

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I live by the sea in Plymouth, England, with my partner Dave. I like reading, sailing, and exploring in our camper van. I love getting up early to watch the sunrise in summer, and long quiet evenings by the wood burner in our cabin on the cliffs in Cornwall in winter.

I write traditional Regency romance novels that respect the mores of the era. I like to think my characters, though flawed, are likeable, strong, and true to the period.

Find out more about me, join my mailing list, or just see what I am up to, at www.jennyhambly.com.

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Customers enjoy this romance novel for its well-developed characters, particularly appreciating the heroine's personality. Moreover, the book features a wonderful plot that draws readers into the characters' lives, and one customer notes it's a delightful period piece without being saccharine. Additionally, customers find the story strong and engaging.

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11 customers mention "Character development"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, particularly appreciating the heroine's personality, with one customer noting her struggles for independence.

"...read with another of Ms. Hambly's strong, intelligent, and sensible heroines and an equally desirable hero." Read more

"...So many great facets that is was just super enjoyable! Excellent characters and a wonderful plot...." Read more

"I very much liked the personality of the heroine. However, the hero is the typical tortured soul, full of resentment and guilt...." Read more

"This new writer, with this only her second book,provided this reader with engaging characters, wonderfully described landscapes and travels through..." Read more

9 customers mention "Enjoyment to read"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable to read and well described, with one customer noting how it draws readers into the characters' lives.

"...An enjoyable read with another of Ms. Hambly's strong, intelligent, and sensible heroines and an equally desirable hero." Read more

"...I highly recommend this book - and this author - to anyone who likes Regency setting, clean romance - with great plots and characters!..." Read more

"Fantastic fun story, well written and carried through. This series is great and worth reading. I would highly recommend this author." Read more

"...book,provided this reader with engaging characters, wonderfully described landscapes and travels through parts of Europe and a story line that..." Read more

7 customers mention "Plot"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the plot of the book, with one mentioning it's a clean romance.

"I loved this story. Sir Phillip oozed masculinity and Sophie was so sweet. I enjoyed their travels and adventures ...." Read more

"...this book - and this author - to anyone who likes Regency setting, clean romance - with great plots and characters!..." Read more

"...landscapes and travels through parts of Europe and a story line that entertained me to the point that I read it all in one sitting! Having..." Read more

"Nice, clean story. But "cactus"? Really? Only a few questionable phrases. Characters were engaging...." Read more

4 customers mention "Sweetness"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the sweetness of the book, with one noting it's delightful without being saccharine.

"I loved this story. Sir Phillip oozed masculinity and Sophie was so sweet. I enjoyed their travels and adventures ...." Read more

"A lovely period piece which was a pleasure to read...." Read more

"Nice, clean story. But "cactus"? Really? Only a few questionable phrases. Characters were engaging...." Read more

"...Delightful without being saccharin." Read more

3 customers mention "Strength"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the strength of the book.

"...An enjoyable read with another of Ms. Hambly's strong, intelligent, and sensible heroines and an equally desirable hero." Read more

"I enjoyed reading about a strong and very like able heroine...." Read more

"Sophie and Phillip are complicated, deeply held and grow separately, then blissfully together...." Read more

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    5.0 out of 5 stars A cactus with flowers
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2024
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    I loved this story. Sir Phillip oozed masculinity and Sophie was so sweet. I enjoyed their travels and adventures . I was glad Agnes and the doctor found each other.
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  • Jeanie B Womack
    4.0 out of 5 stars Freedom
    Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2021
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    For the first time in her life, Sophie felt free. Her husband having died and left her with all his unentailed wealth, Her desire to learn and see ancient artifacts had led she and her friend to plan a tour of the continent. It was a dream to hold onto, not fully formed but certainly exciting.
    An enjoyable read with another of Ms. Hambly's strong, intelligent, and sensible heroines and an equally desirable hero.
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  • Lavender24
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent - Through and Through!!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2024
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    Great book!! I stayed up way too late last night finishing it.
    So many great facets that is was just super enjoyable!
    Excellent characters and a wonderful plot. Beautiful settings - that are well described - without being overdone.
    I highly recommend this book - and this author - to anyone who likes Regency setting, clean romance - with great plots and characters!
    Note - There are a few mild swear words (the 'D' word) - but they are infrequent.
    I am now on to the third book in the series!
    💜 💜
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  • Crazygirl
    5.0 out of 5 stars great clean regency
    Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2024
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    Fantastic fun story, well written and carried through.
    This series is great and worth reading.
    I would highly recommend this author.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Lovely hero and heroine
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2022
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    I very much liked the personality of the heroine. However, the hero is the typical tortured soul, full of resentment and guilt. I feel there could have been more romance, rather than waiting for the last pages.
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  • Constance Lohse
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable reading,
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2019
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    This new writer, with this only her second book,provided this reader with engaging characters, wonderfully described landscapes and travels through parts of Europe and a story line that entertained me to the point that I read it all in one sitting!
    Having also read her first book, I predict that Ms. Hambly will become very popular. I look forward to future books.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2021
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    This is an interesting book, engaging and occasionally amusing. The characters are pleasant and draw the reader into their lives. I enjoyed the setting on the continent, particularly Italy. This is certainly a book well worth reading.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Strong
    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2019
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    I enjoyed reading about a strong and very like able heroine. This book had one as well as a good hero with no kidnapping and no eves dropping with wrong information. It had a slow buildup from dislike to love in the end. A very good read which I would recommend to any and all readers.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Very sweet
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 1, 2024
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    There was some geographical interest and history and even literary additions that created a good background along with a charming story. Certain continuing events glossed over rather abruptly but were entirely forgivable as the descriptive narrative moved along less predictably than most romances and a deal more mentally visual. Indeed it left a smile on one's face. A book to read again perhaps, after a couple of years.
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  • Cyndi
    5.0 out of 5 stars A widows journey to spread her wings
    Reviewed in Australia on June 28, 2020
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    Married young to a older gentleman. Thankfully she blossoms. As a young widow she travels to enjoy her quest for spreading her wings. A family friend rescues her and then she helps him in his mission to save his friend. Eventually they return to England. After a while, they realize they belong together. Well written.
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  • Monique Harpignies
    4.0 out of 5 stars A well-constructed travel log with a rich cast and textured buildup
    Reviewed in Italy on August 12, 2019
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    Unrelated but united in purpose, a coven of single-minded matchmaking ladies coalesce to throw the lovely young relic of a wealthy old man in the path of a dashing, heart-sore but highly eligible confirmed bachelor. Their paths are made to cross in their travels on the Continent and the voyage of discovery through thrilling vistas and ancient cultures winds it's challenging way to emotional maturity and passion. The prickly heroine, her reluctant knight and the assorted unwitting or willing conspirators are well-etched and often endearing.
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  • Deborah Parr
    4.0 out of 5 stars surprisingly good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 13, 2024
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    Not very convinced by use of period language but descriptions of scenery, clothing and characters make up for this distraction.
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  • Dr Dragonlady
    5.0 out of 5 stars True delight
    Reviewed in Australia on June 12, 2019
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    A most original twist on some Regency tropes. A young widow finds her HEA with a hero who finally lays his demons to rest. The author handles her diverse cast with panache. Characters have depth and th character driven plot does not depend on gothic villains to retain the reader’s interest.
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