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Windsong Manor - (Proper Romance Regency) by Julie Wright (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • A young widow.
  • About the Author: JULIE WRIGHT was born in Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • 256 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Romance
  • Series Name: Proper Romance Regency

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About the Book



"The London Countryside, 1820. Eleanora Coventry comes from a life of title and privilege, but even that isn't enough to prevent her from being wed at sixteen to a controlling and dismissive husband. So when she finds herself a widow at only twenty-six, the idea of choosing her own path forward both thrills and terrifies her. She knows how to be a daughter and a wife, but she has no idea how to be Eleanora. She moves her son and daughter to her late husband's country estate, where she meets Ridley Ellis, the young stable master, and a favorite among the staff at Windsong Manor. He is ruggedly handsome, but also kind, and Eleanora finds herself drawn to him. There is only one problem: Eleanora has a title, and Ridley does not. Ridley Ellis has a way with horses. Even the most spirited stallions trust his soft voice and gentle touch. He has the same effect on people, and when he first lays eyes on Eleanora, he is smitten by her beauty. But he quickly discovers it will take more than soft words to gain her trust--Lord Coventry had been cruel to people and animals alike. But the closer he gets to Eleanora, the more he is willing to share his heart, and more importantly, his secret. In a world where title and privilege mean everything, will Eleanora and Ridley risk it all to find happiness? Or will the shadows of their pasts destroy everything they hope to build together?"--



Book Synopsis



A young widow. A gentle stable master. A secret that could change everything. Will Nora dare risk her heart?

The London Countryside, 1820

Eleanora Coventry comes from a life of title and privilege, but even that isn't enough to prevent her from being wed at sixteen to a controlling and dismissive husband. So when she finds herself a widow at only twenty-seven, the idea of choosing her own path forward both thrills and terrifies her. She knows how to be a daughter and a wife, but she has no idea how to be Eleanora.

She moves her son and daughter to her late husband's country estate, where she meets Ridley Ellis, the young stable master, and a favorite among the staff at Windsong Manor. He is ruggedly handsome, but also kind, and Eleanora finds herself drawn to him. There is only one problem: Eleanora has a title, and Ridley does not.

Ridley Ellis has a way with horses. Even the most spirited stallions trust his soft voice and gentle touch. He has the same effect on people, and when he first lays eyes on Eleanora, he is smitten by her beauty. But he quickly discovers it will take more than soft words to gain her trust--Lord Coventry had been cruel to people and animals alike. But the closer he gets to Eleanora, the more he is willing to share his heart, and more importantly, his secret.

In a world where title and privilege mean everything, will Eleanora and Ridley risk it all to find happiness? Or will the shadows of their pasts destroy everything they hope to build together?



Review Quotes




"Wright's latest is a lovely gift for readers who enjoy romance with an emphasis on genuinely good people developing a deep, meaningful romantic relationship. ... [It] has wide appeal."-- "Booklist"

"Wright (A Captain for Caroline Gray) will win over many romance aficionados with characters who mature and become more self-aware throughout this chaste but tender romantic tale."

-- "Library Journal"



About the Author



JULIE WRIGHT was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. She wrote her first book when she was fifteen after an English teacher told her she would never be a writer. Since then, she's written twenty-six novels and ten novellas. Julie is a two-time winner of the Whitney Award for best romance with her books Cross My Heart and Lies Jane Austen Told Me and is a Crown Heart recipient. Her book Death Thieves was a Whitney finalist. Her books have received several starred reviews and have been listed in the American Library Association's top ten romances of the year.

She's a sucker for almost all things nerdy: Doctor Who, Disneyland, the Marvel Universe, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, fairy tales, and Jane Austen. She believes in second chances, getting up and trying again, and in the power of generosity and compassion. She is surrounded by a loving and supportive family, one dog, and a varying number of houseplants (depending on attrition). She loves writing, reading, traveling, hiking, snorkeling, playing with her family on the beach, and watching her husband make dinner.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Proper Romance Regency
Sub-Genre: Romance
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 256
Publisher: Shadow Mountain
Theme: Regency, Historical
Format: Paperback
Author: Julie Wright
Language: English
Street Date: October 3, 2023
TCIN: 89204976
UPC: 9781639931569
Item Number (DPCI): 247-01-7285
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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4.0 out of 5 stars with 1 reviews
100% would recommend
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Unique, enjoyable Regency romance

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
LovelyBookishDelights - 1 year ago
I really adore slightly older and jaded-by-life MCs in books. In this book, neither Eleanora nor Ridley are very old, but they have definitely had life experiences that have matured them beyond their years. They have wisdom you don’t see in really young MCs, and it’s just a refreshing difference to read about once in a while. The addition of children always adds a complication to a story that I love watching authors weave about. And I thought Kilpack did a great job with that in this one. I loved watching Eleanora’s character arc in this one. I loved how she found strength in various titles she wore, and how she learned that ultimately her greatest strength comes from within, that she is worth fighting for because she is worthy. So good. Seeing Eleanora’s children grow and gain confidence was also so sweet. I really liked Ridley’s inherent goodness. It was pretty obvious to me at the beginning that there was more to his story than we were getting, but I still admit to being somewhat shocked by the full story once it all came to light. And thank heaven for some really side characters who helped convince Eleanora and Ridley to do the things they needed to do. Ridley’s brothers and the steward were both top notch characters. I loved how things worked out in the end. I don’t think it could have been any more perfect. I really enjoyed this story, and would recommend to anyone who enjoys Regency romance that is slightly different from the norm. *CW/TW: spousal emotional abuse (previous to story); death of spouse; mention of affairs and child out of wedlock; abuse at the hand of siblings; blood mentioned **thanks to the publisher for the copy. These are my own thoughts.
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