Sense and Suitability - by Pepper Basham (Paperback)
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23 October, 2025
Is There Any Genre Basham CAN'T Write?
Not a super-strict regency romance, so if that is important to you, just know that going in. However, it was much more “regency-esque” than I expected. The overall practicalities, dependence on wealth and social rules governing suitability, that prevent a love match to marry, were paramount in this story. Although its plot is its own telling, the longing of lost love as depicted in Austen’s S&S was expertly captured and evident throughout this story. The whole band of characters have their own unique place in the storyline. Some you will love, some you will loathe and some will eventually grow on you. It is here that Basham continues to shine! Such differing personalities from young to old, yet they are all essential to the tale and, all but a few, bring their own endearments. (Every story needs some villains). The introduction of a chicken, a horse and a frog had me laughing so much I could barely read on! You will love those scenes! And, yes, there is kissing. In Basham’s novels there is always kissing. Oh, my! And nothing further. Thank you. All that being said—I am “all in” for the sequel! The audiobook brings this novel to life using a male and female narrator for the Simon and Emme first person POVs. I believe this is my first introduction to these narrators and I thoroughly enjoyed listening. This book is suitable for teens and older with no inappropriate intimate scenes and no bad language. I received this book from the author/publisher free of charge, with no expectation of a positive review. I also purchased the audiobook.
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16 October, 2025
Sweet Romance
Set in the early 1800s in St. Groves,England, Miss Emmeline Lockhart, a gentleman's daughter, is entering her third season in society with a still tender heart, no great motivation to attend parties or balls, and a secret. Simon Reeves, the new Viscount of Ravenscross, must find a wife whose dowry can save the floundering estate he has inherited. This means giving up the woman who his heart truly belongs to in order to provide for his family. Fans of Pepper Basham, and sweet romantic fiction of the Regency era can easily guess how this story will end, but getting there is so much fun! While there are periods of tension and disappointment, humor and good will carry the day in this lighthearted story. Emmeline's willingness to demonstrate compassion rather than hold tightly to hurts leads to many good things, even though getting there was quite bumpy. While we as readers enjoy the humor, perhaps some consideration of how we might do likewise would be beneficial. I am grateful to have received a complimentary copy of Sense and Suitability from Thomas Nelson via NetGalley without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.