TITLE: The Daring Debutante
AUTHOR: Tracy Sumner
SERIES: The Duchess Society
SERIES ORDER: ??? (this is a peek at a next-gen novella)
RELEASE DATE: 10/19/2023
GENRE: Regency Romance
RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
STORY BLURB:
Welcome to the next generation in the Duchess Society!
In 1840s London, Nigel Streeter, a jaded man with a painful past, navigates high society with icy detachment. Arabella Macauley, a daring and witty woman, captivates the Town, but there’s a catch - she’s the daughter of his father’s closest friend. As fate intertwines their destinies, their attraction sparks an impossible choice: embrace a dangerous love or retreat to their haunted pasts. In a passionate and scandalous Victorian London, can they defy convention for a consuming love? Experience seduction, redemption, and love’s power in this steamy historical romance.
ANTHOLOGY BLURB:
Can you hear the Christmas Bell(es)?
It's that time of a year..
Step back in time to the enchanting world of Regency-era romance this holiday season. In “Christmas Belles," join eight extraordinary couples as they navigate the glittering ballrooms of London and the snow-kissed landscapes of the countryside, where love blooms amidst mistletoe and the promise of a yuletide happily ever after.
From stolen glances beneath twinkling chandeliers to secret rendezvous by the roaring hearth, these timeless tales of passion and desire will warm your heart and leave you longing for your own Regency romance. Surrender to the magic of the season and discover love that transcends time in this captivating anthology.
Celebrate this Christmas season with 8 brand new holiday Regency romances by some of your favorite USA Today and bestselling authors: Bree Wolf, Tracy Sumner, Collette Cameron, Charlie Lane, Jennifer Monroe, Meredith Bond, Shannon Gilmore, and Rebecca Paula.
MY REVIEW:
(Review of The Daring Debutante by Tracy Sumner)
DISCLAIMER: I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This was a really great next gen story to The Duchess Society series. Longtime fans of the series will recognize Arabella’s parents as Philippa (Pippa) Darlington and Xander Macauley (from The Wicked Wallflower) and Nigel’s as Tobias Street and Hildegard Templeton (from The Brazen Bluestocking.)
I loved how similar Arabella was to her mother in her pursuit of Nigel. Nigel broke my heart in this story. Having lived off the streets until Tobias and Hildy took him in, he isn’t used to having someone care for him and so it’s hard for him at first to navigate through his feelings for her.
If you like steamy historical/regency romance, and either have or have not read The Duchess Society yet, I really think you should read this story! It’s not that long either!