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A Tender Soul Kindle Edition

by M.A. Nichols (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 1,431 ratings

Death ought not to be a happy thing, but then, marriage ought not to be a prison.

Seven years ago, Lady Lydia Whiting married for the good of her parents, and widowhood was supposed to mark the beginning of her freedom. But when her husband spurns her from beyond the grave and cuts her from his will, her parents are determined to force her into another wretched marriage of convenience.

Fleeing is the only option.

Robert Bradshaw has a good, quiet life. Work and his daughter are all he needs, even if others think he ought to remarry. Why should he? His beloved wife was an angel among men, and no other could compare—especially a young widow who is more mouse than woman.

But with Lydia’s parents determined to get her back under their thumb, Robert may be her only salvation.

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    August 10, 2021
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All of M.A. Nichols’ romances take place within the Generations of Love universe; each book is a standalone story and can be read in any order, with the titles grouped into family sagas.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0925122ML
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Nichols Publishing, LLC
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 10, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.7 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 308 pages
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M.A. Nichols

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Born and raised in Anchorage, M.A. Nichols is a lifelong Alaskan, though she briefly ventured south to get a fancy bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and a master’s degree from Utah State University—neither of which had anything to do with why she became an author, but they kept her alive while launching her publishing career.

As a child she despised reading, but thanks to her mother’s love and persistence, she saw the error of her ways and developed a deep and abiding obsession with books. Currently, she writes sweet historical romance and fantasy, but as a lover of many genres, she plans to explore more in the future.

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Customers thoroughly enjoy this Regency Era read, praising its beautiful writing and well-developed characters. The story is engaging, with one customer noting its rich plots and historical details, while another mentions a surprising twist towards the end. Customers appreciate the book's insights, with one review highlighting how it touches on deeper issues and themes.

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23 customers mention "Readability"23 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and well-written, particularly appreciating it as a good Regency Era read.

"...Strong characters and a strong storyline. Very much enjoyed this book. On to the next one in this series." Read more

"...It is very well written, there is a lot of worldly wisdom embedded into the various problems the H&h deal with. Thought provoking...." Read more

"This is a serious book with great insights. Both main characters are broken and the twist towards the end was a huge surprise. Well done!..." Read more

"A beautiful story that touches on unhealthy family ties and a strong man who learns how to set a woman free to be strong...." Read more

18 customers mention "Story quality"14 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, finding it engaging and filled with surprises, with one customer noting its realistic portrayal of the historical period.

"...Strong characters and a strong storyline. Very much enjoyed this book. On to the next one in this series." Read more

"...Both main characters are broken and the twist towards the end was a huge surprise. Well done! I highly recommend this book...." Read more

"...Thank you for a wonderful story!!" Read more

"...And her Christmas stories. This story was at times quite sad to read, in fact almost the entire story is another revealing piece of..." Read more

16 customers mention "Character development"16 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly noting the growth of the main characters and their multi-faceted nature.

"...Strong characters and a strong storyline. Very much enjoyed this book. On to the next one in this series." Read more

"This is a serious book with great insights. Both main characters are broken and the twist towards the end was a huge surprise. Well done!..." Read more

"...And a woman who comes into her own and becomes strong. Both have to face their pasts and who they have become to set themselves free for the future...." Read more

"...Both the heroine and the hero in the story are completely drawn characters, not caricatures...." Read more

9 customers mention "Insights"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's insights, with one customer noting its ability to touch on deeper issues and themes, while another mentions its worldly wisdom and good underlying principles.

"...It is very well written, there is a lot of worldly wisdom embedded into the various problems the H&h deal with. Thought provoking...." Read more

"This is a serious book with great insights. Both main characters are broken and the twist towards the end was a huge surprise. Well done!..." Read more

"...The book is written beautifully, with understanding and hope. Thank you for a wonderful story!!" Read more

"This is the most insightful book I have ever read about the damage of being made to feel inadequate on a person...." Read more

6 customers mention "Writing quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, finding it beautifully crafted, with one customer noting how the dialogue and character interactions complement each other well.

"...The book is written beautifully, with understanding and hope. Thank you for a wonderful story!!" Read more

"...main characters each had their similar struggles & they complimented each other so well...." Read more

"...Nichols enriched this love story with her gift for description and language that draws the reader into the story and fills each moment with a desire..." Read more

"Great characters-easy read-descriptive locations viable-would be a second read worthy-looking forward to more reads from this author...." Read more

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  • Z. Cox
    5.0 out of 5 stars Clean, Heartwarming Story
    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2025
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    Both the of the main characters learn about healing and forgiveness. Strong characters and a strong storyline. Very much enjoyed this book. On to the next one in this series.
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  • MHTex
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nichols fans will enjoy this one
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2025
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    I love this author! If you are new to this author I recommend reading another of her books first. You can jump into her series anywhere but they are best enjoyed reading them in order. And I’ve loved her series. And her Christmas stories.

    This story was at times quite sad to read, in fact almost the entire story is another revealing piece of background for one or the other’s story. We know our two protagonists would be good for each other but for the Hero his load of baggage is a lot to get rid of. The heroine has a lot on her shoulders to deal with, including threats of kidnapping of her daughter. But her memories are not nice: Manipulative parents, a horrible marriage

    There is a very long road to their happily ever after, but it felt very realistic, authentic. It is very well written, there is a lot of worldly wisdom embedded into the various problems the H&h deal with. Thought provoking.

    I borrowed this through KU but I will buy it because at some point I want to read it again.
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  • cd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not light and frothy but....
    Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2023
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    This is a serious book with great insights. Both main characters are broken and the twist towards the end was a huge surprise. Well done!

    I highly recommend this book. The author is consistently good. It's not a happy book but it's very, very good.
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  • David Williams
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, touching, real
    Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2021
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    A beautiful story that touches on unhealthy family ties and a strong man who learns how to set a woman free to be strong. And a woman who comes into her own and becomes strong. Both have to face their pasts and who they have become to set themselves free for the future. The book is written beautifully, with understanding and hope. Thank you for a wonderful story!!
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  • greendragon
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good story
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2024
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    A good story with the theme of how people alter their memories, and the repercussions of doing so. Otherwise, it is a pretty standard romance genre novel with a "HEA".
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  • sandra Benson
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Tender Story of Love between two people doubting love.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2023
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    This is a beautiful story. Both the heroine and the hero in the story are completely drawn characters, not caricatures. The challenges they face are real, and the doubts that they have, because of past hurts,prevent them from truly committing themselves to love. But neither one gives up, and they finally open themselves up to love. An excellent story with great secondary characters.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Past Cannot Keep Us Emprisoned
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2021
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    This is the most insightful book I have ever read about the damage of being made to feel inadequate on a person. It built and grew Asa a story, not letting me get to my work the last couple of days. The humility of realizing our own brokenness and admiting it was a wonderful tale of healing, and I adored the growth of the main characters as the faced the truth.
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  • d call
    4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
    Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2021
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    I enjoy M.A. Nichols' stories for the unconventional h & H's & love stories. They highlight the perfectly imperfect people on their journey of growth & love. I'm glad we got to see what happens to Mary's sister. The two main characters each had their similar struggles & they complimented each other so well. While on the surface they may seem opposite they were very much unified where it truly matters. Robert did have me frustrated sometimes, lol! I think their healing & slow romance felt natural, authentic and real. Great food for thought, dialogue, flow of story. All the makings of a good novel.
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  • Kathy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Deep insights and a positive message
    Reviewed in Australia on September 22, 2024
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    This story offers hope and positive insights into the healing of past traumas that patient loving and trusting another can achieve. Well written and an absorbing read, highly recommended.
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  • Cassa
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Tender Soul indeed
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 5, 2024
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    Although this is a fictional story it has such an understanding of the uncertainties and frailties of human nature. As the story progressed I hoped the characters would come together but stubbiness and fear of opening oneself to another can ruin many friendships.
    Thank you for a lovely story I couldn’t stop reading even though my eyes were sore xx
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  • Liz Nesbitt
    5.0 out of 5 stars What A Beautiful Story
    Reviewed in Canada on October 22, 2023
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    This one was the hard one for me to get through not because it wasn't good the fact was it was too good I felt so many different emotions
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  • Carol
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another Goody!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 6, 2023
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    The author has pulled another great story out if the ether. The two main characters are in equal parts likeable and detestable.
    Robert, while stirred to help a woman in need, is gravely in need of a good slap as he dismisses Lydia’s deep-seated lack of confidence.
    Lydia, meanwhile, hides and can’t face up to the problems she has experienced.
    In the end, both break out from their false memories of the past, each recognising in the other those things missing in their respective lives.
    Mary and Lydia’s parent yet again reveal their vow that their daughters are cash cows, existing to rogued for their parents comfort. It’s a massive eye-opener for Robert.
    Superb story. Highly recommended
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  • Regency Reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such emotion!
    Reviewed in Australia on August 4, 2023
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    A wonderful read filled with raw emotion. M.A. Nichols delves into thoughts and feelings with ease and clarity. I loved both of the main characters and enjoyed being a part of their journey. This is my second book by this author and I am looking forward to reading more.
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