I love regency stories and found The Regency Brides Collection really good. All the authors in this collection were new to me. Give them a try.

So good! Absolutely loved every single story. Great authors. I found some new to me authors that I’m excited to read more from.

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I had a feeling that Amanda Barratt, Angela Bell, Susanne Dietze, Michelle Griep, Nancy Moser, MaryLu Tyndall, and Erica Vetsch's The Regency Brides Collection would be a winner. I wasn’t disappointed! Except for Angela Bell, I was familiar with all of the authors and thoroughly enjoy their works.

The novellas are set in England during the Regency period, which spans the early nineteenth century. The cast of characters, ranging from members of the nobility to a wounded soldier, is united by their desire for love. Faith and forgiveness are themes in each story, artfully and subtly woven into the plots.

This type of book collection is fantastic! If I want, I can read the entire book in a few hours, or I can take small breaks and read one or two stories at a time. I appreciate that Barbour Publishing prints these charming sets.

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Thanks for sending me an arc, I do appreciate it. I wasn't able to get into this one and haven't been able to get back to it so I won't be leaving an official review at this time.

In this delightful collection of Regency novellas, there are seven romances by my favorite authors and also some new ones that will become favorites to me.  Every story is well developed and enjoyable to read. Plus they are readable in one setting, not taking several days to read. You will find all the characters to be likable with engaging plots and  happy endings.  I always love to read about happy endings, just puts the "icing on the cake." ......
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The Regency Brides Collection: 7 Romances Set in England during the Early 19th Century.

What a marvelous collection of novellas set in Regency England. Each of the authors bring their own unique writing style to their stories. We find humor, drama, suspense, intrigue, the search for romance and love and faith that make this collection enjoyable and fun to read.

1...The Gentleman Smuggler’s Lady by Michelle Griep
1815 Port Village of Treporth, Cornwall, England
2...First Comes Marriage by Amanda Barratt
June 1811 London
3...Masquerade Melody by Angela Bell
June 1819 England
4...Three Little Matchmakers by Susanne Dietze
Summer 1817 Staffordshire, England
5...When I Saw His Face by Nancy Moser
August 1807 Chancebury, England
6...The Highwayman’s Bargain by MaryLu Tyndall
1811 Hertfordshire, England
7...Jamie Ever After by Erica Vetsch
March 1813 London

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Each era of history holds such intrigue to me. Enjoy multiple stories written by different authors who each lend their writing style to draw you in. Who doesn't like a good story that ends with a happy bride? I received a copy of this book through Net Galley. The opinions expressed are my own.

This collection was set in England from 1807 to 1819, during the Regency period and I do enjoy reading this era. I like when the stories are clean, romantic, inspirational and with characters you can relate with! Some second chances a few marriage of conveniences for noble purposes always makes some good reading. I enjoyed each one!
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Set of seven short Regency stories. Some were better than others. I think I enjoyed 'Three Little Matchmakers' and Michelle Griep's 'The Gentleman Smuggler's Lady' and the final story 'Jamie Ever After' best. Though I should have paid a little more attention to the former, and may re-read it.

All the stories were good and clean, although the actions of the protagonists in a couple of the stories was a bit much. I did not always like the heroine in the fourth story 'When I saw His Face': she came over as inconstant and a little selfish, and the conclusion a little too convenient. A couple of the stories might have been a bit constrained by the short length required for this collection, and might have been better if they were a little longer.

Most of them had problems with some of the Americanisms common to this genre: characters eating with only forks, and one reference to putting cream in tea. Nevertheless though its an enjoyable collection which fans of Regency Romances would enjoy.

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I read all the short stories in this book. I liked most of them. I really enjoyed the first and last books. There was one in the middle I didn't like but over all all were written well and a nice short escape. These are all Christian with some a little heavier then others. All are sweet and clean.

The Regency Brides Collection is a compilation of seven Regency stories written by authors Amanda Barratt, Angela Bell, Susanne Dietze, Nancy Moser, Michelle Griep, MaryLu Tyndall, and Erica Vetsch. All set in Regency England, these stories are also heavily Christian oriented.

First, we meet Charity and Luke who are forced to marry by their respective parents. Luke leaves immediately after the ceremony and has no contact with Charity until he returns three years later. He finds things much changed in his old life and his wife isn’t really as bad as he thought.

Adelaide and Walter are thrown together at the Prince’s Royal Pavilion. He must compose an Aria for the Prince but can’t find his music since Waterloo. Adelaide has a brilliant voice but can’t use it for fear of her abusive and jealous cousin. Since the death of her father and her uncle inheriting the estate, Adelaide has nothing. She has been at the mercy of her cousin who threatens to send her away if she calls attention to herself.

When Henry’s beloved sister Esther and her husband are killed in a tragic carriage accident, he becomes guardian to his two nieces and his nephew. With them comes Caroline, Esther and Henry’s childhood friend who is now the governess to the children. The children have decided they want Caroline and Henry to get married and be their new parents and won’t stop their antics until they are successful.

Helen and Isaac meet when he is highjacking the cargo on the ship which brought her home. He endangers himself to keep her safe, she feels obliged to harbor his secret. But what is really going on, why is he playing the thief?

Esther is in the enviable position of being pursued by two men. Chester, a steady, unimaginative smithy has already proposed. Henry is a gentleman who encourages Esther to pursue her dreams of educating the local children. Who will she choose?

Soon Sophia will be married to a baron’s second son and will be able to take care of her poor, yeoman stock parents. She wanted to get her mother the medical attention she needs. But her childhood friend Nash has been trying to contact her. She knows marrying him will mean staying poor and she can’t do that to her parents.

Jamie and her best friend Polly will be making there come out together this year. Polly’s brother William is dealing with his war injuries and is facing the season with something akin to dread. Assured that the women of London will reject him for his wounds, he doesn’t notice the glances from Jamie.

Many Different Styles

Of course with all collections, the various authors bring their own styles. The differences were not, however, jarring but flowed together well. All of the authors have several other books, some in other genres. I will enjoy exploring their other works.

If you like the Regency period and are looking for a nice Christian tale, this is an excellent choice.

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Each of these stories was wonderfully written..and refreshing...I enjoyed each one of them...Written by fabulous authors...Pour yourself a cup of tea...and treat yourself to an afternoon delight.

The Regency Bride Collection by Amanda Barratt, Angela Bell, Susanne Dietze, Michelle Griep, Nancy Moser, MaryLu Tyndall and Erica Vetsch





As Described by the Publisher:

Romance is a delicate dance bound by rules and expectations in


Regency England
Seven couples must navigate society’s gauntlet to secure the hand of true love....

Charity and Luke are strangers who were forced to marry three years ago.
Adelaide and Walter share a love of music and disdain for elitism.
Caroline and Henry are thrown together by three orphans.




Helen and Isaac harbor his unlikely secret.
Esther is empowered to choose between two men.
Sophia is determined not to choose a man like Nash.
Jamie and William face a daunting London season together.

Will their faith grow and love prevail in a time when both were considered luxuries the elite could not afford?
my thoughts….

Seven authors came together to write seven novellas from the Regency period in England. I enjoyed the overall them of this collection, especially the moral dilemmas and duties the men and women characters were bound to adhere. As Regency England recovered from loss and war, men and women learned to pick up the fragments of their lives and remained constant to the lifestyles they left behind. Perhaps that helped them move forward.



In First Comes Marriage byAmanda Barratt, Charity and Luke marry for their father’s sake and are separated immediately after the ceremony for three years. When Luke returns from service he and Charity are bound together by an arranged marriage that takes a surprising twist in great Regency fashion!


In Masquerade Melody by Angela Bell, Walter and Adelaide are brought together in secret for a musical pact only to discover that they have more in common than the love of music. A sweet tale that is heartwarming.


Three Little Matchmakers by Susanne Dietze will tug at your heartstrings when forgotten childhood attachments are forged anew by three little children who need a home and family much more than a room at boarding school. Sweet story with many happy returns.


The Gentleman Smuggler's Lady by Michelle Griep is a surprising tale with the smuggler being a well-respected man with Robin Hood like qualities. He is simply taking what is his and providing for those less fortunate than he. Alas, on his last run he had the misfortune of coming across the vicar’s daughter. Fearing for her safety, he proves much more gallant than she would have dreamed. As the story goes, they encounter each other again and both learn that all is not quite as things appear.


In the story When I Saw His Face by Nancy Moser, Esther is at a turning point in her life. Widowed for eight years, her stepdaughter is newly married, leaving her on her own. Her neighbor, Chester has had his eye on her, waiting for his chance for marriage. Shall she give in or pursue a new dream? After a chance encounter with a man stranded along the road she can’t dismiss the attraction she felt. While visiting her dear friend she happens on this gentleman again and from then on an uncanny attraction causes her to think again about Chester’s intentions towards marriage. This is a story that could be a love triangle by many but for a significant turn of events that plays out in the end.


In The Highwayman's Bargain by MaryLu Tyndall true love can be a perception if the groom is a dandy bent thwarting his parents while fooling his bride. Having a sense of duty is wonderful but not at the expense of being wed to the wrong man. Pride and deception abound in this little tale but can a true hero be found to love her and care for her parents?




In Jamie Ever After by Erica Vetsch, lovely maidens Jamie and Polly are presented for the London season. Polly’s brother Walter, distant and remote, is hiding away his war injuries along with his heart. He is enamored by Jamie’s beauty and sweet spirit. She has long had feelings for him though he only saw her as his younger sister’s friend. He strikes a bargain with his sister to thwart attempts by their evil cousin to insinuate himself as a suitor for Jamie. Their marriage starts as a convenient arrangement on his part but circumstances seem to counter his plans. A nice plot with a sweet romance.

Grab a cup of tea and sip your way through the pages of this nice collection of novellas!

A quick read. I found the collection as a whole to be uneven and some stories slightly underdeveloped. For people that like historical christain romance they should find at least one story in this collection that they like.

Popular authors Amanda Barratt, Susanne Dietze, Michelle Griep, Nancy Moser, MaryLu Tyndall, Erica Vetsch, and Angela Bell have written seven Regency romance novellas that provide several hours of delightful entertainment. My favorite stories were from Susie Dietze and Michelle Griep. They have a way with mystery and I enjoy their distinct writing voices. I love a good Regency Era story and six of the seven did not disappoint. That is a win in my book!

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This is a Regency Era lovers dream book. This had seven stories and I enjoyed every one of them. I was introduced to new authors and I look forward to reading more from them.
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So enjoyed these stories. You will find that each one is unique in the telling of these fabulous writers

I really, really liked this collection of Regency novellas! A couple stood out more to me than the others but I liked each story for different reasons.
I am familiar with work from each of these seven authors and was happy to find them all together in one book. The format works really well for me. I enjoyed reading one story in the evening, several days in a row.
No need to go into detail about each novella as other reviewers have already done so.
If you like clean Regency romance, you will like this collection!

A collection of 7 Regency era books of love between these women who are tougher and feistier than their would be husband think. Will God help them all make the right decisions. This collection made me laugh and shed a tear when I read these stories. The books seemed to have a connection whether intentional or not either physical or mental scars from the war and some type of villain to try to keep our lovers apart or I noticed names seemed to show up in different stories.

First Comes Marriage by Amanda Barratt June 1811 Charity Stanwood makes a mistake that makes the ton start to talk. Luke Warren is a ship's Captain ready to head back his duty. When Charity's father makes Luke's father a business arrangement that would cancel their debt to him. Luke is furious to have to marry Charity to cancel his family's debt. After the ceremony he immediately leaves for his ship not seeing Charity again until 3 years later. In that time they have both found God and Luke is injured and realizes he needs to make amends. He takes Charity back to his home in the country where they try to make their marriage work and rebuild his home. He tries to make amends to his father but he won't forgive his son. Luke invites his sister home to live. When Luke is called away on business and his sister shows up with the same man that ruined Charity's reputation she is on the verge of giving them money to go get married when Luke returns home. After beating up the man for what he's done to Charity and his sister. Luke lashes out at Charity who decides that their marriage won't work and when word comes of a carriage accident. Luke realizes that he is in love with Charity and is hoping she isn't the one who has died. Arriving on the scene he realizes his prayers were answered and they tell each they love the other.

Masquerade Melody by Angela Bell June 1819 Adelaide Langley is chaperone to her very difficult and demanding cousin Lydia, while she is spending the summer with the Prince Regent in is Pavilion in Brighton. Lord Glenmire is a favorite of the Prince and is supposed to write an aria about the Prince and Waterloo by the Masquerade Ball at the end of the summer. Walter is looking for some one to sing his aria that he has trouble writing. Adelaide reluctantly sings for the Prince and Walter tries to talk her into singing. When he accomplishes his goal they have to sneak around because of her cousin. Adelaide brings back Walter's emotions and creativity. He learns her secrets. When it looks like Walter asking her to sing is going to make Adelaide's situation worse he asks her if she wants to continue. Lydia figures out what is going on and tries to keep Adelaide from singing. When Adelaide seeks God's advice and decides to follow it she goes ahead with the song. Walking the beach trying to figure out what is next when Walter comes to tell her of his love.

Three Little Matchmakers by Susan Dietze Summer 1817 Caroline Dempsey is seeing her childhood friend Henry Graves for the first time in year, when she brings his nieces and nephew to live with him. He has changed from the boy she remembers. She knows that they can never be together because he's an earl and she's a governess. The children keep eaves dropping and then trying to make their uncle happy by recreating memories of him and Caroline from their childhood, to keep him from sending them away to school and to marry him to Caroline. After the children disobey one more time Henry yells at them and thinking that he won't be able to stay calm around them decides to leave the house. But when the children go missing the next morning the his nephew is trapped in a abandon building he realizes that he can be mad without being like his father. He then asks Caroline to marry him.

The Gentleman Smuggler's Lady by Michelle Griep Spring 1815 Helen Fletcher is coming home to take care of her ill father. Issac Seaton is stealing the cargo from the ship she just arrives on. Helen fights back and Issac likes her courage. When she would be attacked by long shore men coming out of the local pub he grabs her and carries her to a respectable in where he safely leaves her. A few days later Isaac's sister leaves them provisions and meets Helen and invites her to supper. When she goes and realizes that Issac is the same man who took the cargo she thinks about turning him in. When he talks her into going for a ride the next day to show her way he was stealing she agrees to go. Instead of turning him in they begin to get closer. When Issac is ordered to help the local revenue officer to help him catch the smugglers with a trap complications arise. While leaving to help his friends Helen sees him and follows and gets thrown from her horse and is injured. Issac ends up helping his friends and saving Helen. On the way to his home they come across his friends being taken in by the revenue officer and has to talk his way out of the situation and they reveal their feelings for each other.

When I Saw His Face by Nancy Maser August 1807 Esther's spoiled step-daughter just got married and she's alone for the first time in years and enjoying that fact. Esther isn't ready for Chester to propose and doesn't know what to tell him. When he asks she says she'll think about it but when Chester presses her she says yes. On her way to visit her dead husband's grave to think about the proposal she comes across a man who's carriage wheel breaks in front of her. Esther has immediate feelings for him and starts day dreaming about him figuring she won't see him again. When she makes her weekly visit to her friend Verd there he is. He is her nephew come to visit. Esther knows she should tell them that she's betrothed but is so attracted to Henry Waters that she doesn't say anything; When the local gossip starts spreading rumors about her and Henry she tries to keep all under control. Verd holds her 80th birthday party and invites the whole village. When Henry is called away Esther thinks that is the last she'll see of him but he returns for the party. When Chester announces their engagement before she can tell him that she doesn't want to marry him. The announcement sends Henry away angry and also makes Verd mad as well. The realization that her assistant at the pie store has feelings for Chester and getting confirmation they devise a way to end the engagement and put Sarah together with Chester. When Chester injures his ankle that is the perfect situation to reveal all to him. After breaking off with Chester Esther goes to make amends to Verd hoping she will help get back with Henry only to found out he was already there. They end up living with Verd and opening a school for the village children.

The Highwayman's Bargain by Mary Lu Tyndall April 1811 Sophia Crew is on her way to live her dream as the wife of a noble man. Being an Yeoman farmer's daughter she is also trying to safe her family farm and save her mother's life by getting her the care she needs. Nash Barrett is her childhood friend and has been away for 6 years. While on their way to London for the wedding activities the coach is stopped by a highway man. He takes Sophia and kidnaps her taking her to a cottage where its revealed to be Nash. He wants to talk her out of marrying her fiancée because he knows what he's really like. Nash and Sophia make a bargain that he hopes will change her mind. All the while Nash is keeping a secret. When she sees her fiancée's true ways she still goes back to him to safe her parents but after over hearing a conversation between her fiancée and his father she realizes what Nash has been telling her is true. She asks God to guide her and decides the morning after the engagement party to call it off. When Nash shows up at the party and asks her to marry him she says yes but when her drunk fiancée sees them together and makes a scene Sophia and her parents are asked to leave and Nash takes them to his friend's house. They leave for home but stop on the way so that Nash can reveal his secret to Sophia. His secret make all her dreams come true.

Jamie Ever After by Erica Vetsch March 1813 Jamie and Polly are best friends and are embarking on their first season. Before they do they go on one last adventure together. Boating on the canal but when the boat ends up sinking and they are trying to figure out a way to get home without scandal. Polly's brother shows up because she was seen sneaking out. William is attracted to Jamie but doesn't remember meeting her. Jamie has been in love with him since she was 14. That night they come together a couple times at both women's debut ball. Seeing Jaime William's heir wants her and is going to marry her any way possible. Know his cousin so well Polly warns Jamie and goes to her brother asking him to marry her so she's safe. William proposes and they marry 3 days later. Meanwhile William is dealing with the insecurity of being burned in the war and his fiancée calling off their engagement because of it. he doesn't believe any woman will want him. Jamie tries to show him she's not repulsed by his injuries, but William believes its because of all the money he tries to give her father and him forcing her to marry him. When they return to Beckenham after their marriage William becomes sick with Malaria and Jamie nurses him back to health. When the stable catches fire and William freezes from his fear until Jamie runs into save her horse. Forgetting his fear William goes after her. His heir is the one who set the fire and in his anger mentions how the only way he could get Jamie to marry him was to buy her. After they're cleaned up, William comes to Jamie and they tell each other the truth and how they love each other. Six months later with her Aunt Minty living with them and running a veteran's hospital in part of the house. Jamie reveals that she's having a baby.