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POX: A contagiously funny dual timeline rom-com Kindle Edition

by Angela Pearse (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 66 ratings

Two women bound by a deadly affliction.

Oxford, Present Day. Researcher Anna Butler is hopelessly in love with history professor Jeremy Trelawny. Forced to endure him dating other women without sparing her a second glance, Anna suffers in silence. However, while examining some 18th-century books for Jeremy's smallpox research, Anna finds a memoir with unexpected parallels to her situation.

Essex, 1766. Mercy Graham is hired as a maid to unconventional rector Sebastian Fannon. But when his handsome, arrogant friend Jasper Donne comes to stay, Mercy falls hard. A lowly pox-scarred maid isn't on Jasper's wishlist for a wife, yet she unwittingly discovers a secret that connects them on a deeper level.

As Mercy’s story with the roguish Jasper unfolds, Anna attempts to deal with her own love life. But is fake dating a friend's cousin the best solution?

If you like contemporary romance and historical fiction then you'll love this funny, heartwarming dual timeline rom-com. Grab your copy today!

What people are saying about POX:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Funny without being silly and the prose was just fantastic... I’m not normally into historical fiction but this was so good.' - Day Ravenstone, Author and Instagram Reviewer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The parallels between the two timelines were cleverly written and woven together, and the novel has plenty of humour too (which you might not expect from a book partially about smallpox!).' - Chloë L Blyth, author

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved the Pox! I got pulled in from the start and kept wanting to read more by the end of every chapter.' - Katy H, Amazon Reviewer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The author's deft storytelling treats Mercy's misfortunes with respect while keeping the pace brisk and the reading experience light.' - Erica, Goodreads Reviewer

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Delightful cringe, hilarious spice, and has you wanting to shake these women who deserve so much more than they believe.' - Michelle Bettencourt, Goodreads Reviewer

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"I found myself rooting for Anna and Mercy pretty much immediately. The historical facts and research, against the romance (with some spice) was a great mix. Would definitely recommend reading it." - Amy B Garratt, Author

"A totally captivating book with a dual timeline. I loved the well written story, the amazing characters, and the sweet romance." - Lavender Jade, Amazon Reviewer

"If you are looking for an engaging romcom that bucks the two-a-penny and formulaic, then this is it! I raced through it and now I have a raging book hangover..." - Isabella May, Author

"I absolutely loved this book! ...From the parallel stories, to the history of smallpox, to the romances of the two main characters... Angela Pearse has done a wonderful job with her descriptions of times and places and bringing all the characters to life." - Dana Sessa, Goodreads Reviewer

About the Author

Angela Pearse writes rom-coms that capture the humour of everyday life with quirky characters that'll have you laughing and cringing at their antics. With an MA in English and experience as a freelance editor, she brings a sharp eye for detail to her stories. When she's not writing, Angela enjoys travelling, hiking, cooking, binge-watching Netflix, and reading copious amounts of chick lit. She currently lives in Edinburgh with her partner.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CW1CKF15
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clamp Limited (June 5, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 5, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.8 MB
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Angela Pearse is the author of 11 contemporary and historical romantic comedy novels.

Known for her quirky humour, Angela’s rom-coms are often described as "page-turners", ranging from lighthearted escapades to darker satire.

A freelance editor with an MA in English, Angela hails from New Zealand but now calls Edinburgh home, finding endless inspiration in its rich history and atmospheric streets.

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  • E
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fun story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2025
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    This book definitely pulls you in with both stories.
    You feel for both main ladies.
    The end wasn't quite what I expected, but definitely in good unexpected ways . There was happy endings for both , suffice it to say.
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  • M. Medina
    4.0 out of 5 stars Unique
    Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2024
    I teetered over what star rating to give this because the writing was very good, but the subject matter was distressing. Not just the stuff about Smallpox, but the relationship stuff too. (There was one situation in particular that was both disgusting and humorous at the same time.) I will admit that I was frustrated with both Mercy and Anna. They weren't my favorite people...but then again, they were both young characters, so their behavior is realistic. But I was screaming at my ereader, "ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!" more than once. Both timelines have happy endings, and there are laughs sprinkled throughout.
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  • Mrs.Bear
    3.0 out of 5 stars Cute
    Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2024
    Pox was a quick read. I enjoyed it but was hoping for more. I found the main character, Anna, a bit childish and immature but also funny and I was interested in seeing what was going to happen with her. I liked Mercy's story much better and loved the way it ended. If you like light romance with quirky characters and a bit of history, give Pox a read.
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  • Court of the Lou
    5.0 out of 5 stars A nice blend of two worlds
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2024
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    I love the way the author intertwined the two stories that you followed through the book. I love being entertained and learning at the same time. The authors ability to dictate in a way that allowed for vivid imagery was impeccable. I would love to see another book that pucks up where this one left off or written in a similar style.
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  • Kim
    4.0 out of 5 stars Anna and Mercy
    Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2024
    This is the first book I've read from Angela Pearse and I enjoyed it. Anna is a present day researcher at Oxford who finds a book written by Mercy in the 18th century. Chapters alternate between Anna's and Mercy's story and are written in first person. I liked almost all the characters and the plot moves along. I'll definitely be checking out other books by this author.

    I received a complimentary copy and am voluntarily leaving this review.
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  • B Morales
    5.0 out of 5 stars Unique read
    Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2024
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    I really liked the way this was written. I had a hard time putting it down!
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  • Kendra Pettit
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
    Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2024
    Found this to be an interesting read and look forward to reading more from this author.
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  • Lmurphin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and funny!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2024
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    I enjoyed this novel so much! I loved the way Ms. Pearse inter wove the stories of Anna and Mercy. She connected them across three centuries through the smallpox epidemic and relationship woes.Also, the art therapy scene was hilarious! This was my first novel by this author, but not my last! Highly recommended!!
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  • Julia Boggio
    4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting dual-timeline story about love vs obsession
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 5, 2024
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    I enjoyed Angela Pearse's dual timeline story about Mercy and Anna, two women separated by centuries, but joined by their terrible taste in men. We first meet Anna, who is a research assistant to Jeremy. As someone whose last boyfriend betrayed her with her own twin sister, Anna is afraid of love, so she chooses a man who she subconsciously thinks is so far out of her league that it will never happen. But then when it DOES happen, she realises beauty is only skin deep.

    Similarly, Mercy is a housemaid who has survived the dreaded pox. It's affected her own appearance so badly that she starts to value looks above all other attributes and therefore falls for a gorgeous, but personality-stunted man named Jasper. She learns the same lesson as Anna.

    In both cases, I think the women mistake love for obsession, but they both eventually look beyond that. I also have to point out that Anna has a very interesting first date that made me yell, 'He did what?!' and made me wonder about sterilisation practices when it comes to sex toys.

    Pick up POX if you're looking for a fun, quick read with a historical flavour.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars A combination of contemporary and historical
    Reviewed in Australia on June 16, 2024
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    This is a refreshing break from blissful historical romances as it deals with a lot more of what we would understand to be realistic. It is a tale of empowerment and is a complete happy ever after story, or maybe I should say tales.I
    Enjoyable read!
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  • Jackie M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Contagious dual timeline romance
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2024
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    I was absorbed in this story over the time I read - often keeping me up late at night! The writing pulled me in and before long I was deep into both storylines (Anna in present day Oxford and Mercy in 1700s Essex). I'd coincidentally just been on holiday to a little hamlet near Chelmsford, Essex and visited Oxford, so this was especially delightful. There's no need for the reader to know much about the setting or the pox because the immersive writing from the author will take you right there. A book with the pox at its heart sounds sad and there is a great deal of unrequited love that binds both women, but there are chuckles galore as well. POX by Angela Pearse does an almost impossible task - merges both romcom and historical fiction and makes reading it a delight. What a perfectly formed book! Can't wait to read more from this author.
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  • Lilly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Some history with a great story line
    Reviewed in Australia on October 29, 2024
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    Loved this book. The way it was written kept you intrigued and I didn’t want to out it down. Felt the characters development and loved the ending. Trying more of Ms Pearse authored books now.
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  • Sooz F
    5.0 out of 5 stars A light frothy novel covering different time limes.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 7, 2024
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    An enjoyable novel to read on a break from what ever you may be doing, but be aware you’ll keep turning the pages late into the night and work will be forgotten. Showing love stories over the ages parallel each other and how we feel can mirror the past in surprising ways
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