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Lady Augusta and Phin were the main characters in this historical release by Ella Quinn. The Worthingtons #6 series. Wonderful locations, lots of detail, a brilliantly clever heroine and determined hero. A really fun story which was a lovey read.

Ella Quinn is a new favorite author of mine. This author writes a powerful romance full of wonderful detail and strong characters. Highly recommend.

I always enjoy a good Ella Quinn story. I loved Augusta and Phinn, especially that Phinn was willing to let her accomplish her goals, even though they were not normal for women.

I love a good historical romance and Believe in Me was no different! Watching Lady Augusta avoid her mother's quest to get her married was perfect. Seeing as she isn't ready for marriage, it had me chuckling. Ad in Phineas Carter- Wood, who was NOT looking for a wife and seeing his determination to get her to marry him was hilarious.

An adventurous and dangerous journey for this couple, for sure! Believe in Me by Ella Quinn was a masterfully written novel that I didn’t want to end. I highly recommend this novel!

Marriage has worked out quite nicely for her older sisters, yet Lady Augusta Vivers is certain it would end her studies in languages and geography, and stop her from travelling. But when her mother thwarts her plan to attend the only university in Europe that accepts women—in Italy—she is forced to agree to one London Season. Spending her time at parties proves an empty diversion—until she encounters the well-traveled Lord Phineas Carter-Wood. Still, Europe awaits. Phineas has studied architecture all over the world, yet Augusta is his most intriguing discovery yet. How can he resist a woman who loves maps and far-off lands? But her longing for all things foreign hinders any hope of courtship. When he learns her cousins have offered a trip to Europe, he secretly arranges to join their party. For he is determined to show Augusta that a real union is a thrilling adventure of its own. And when their journey is beset by dangerous obstacles, he gets far more opportunity than he bargained for.
This was a cute read. I read through it pretty quickly. It was fairly light and sweet. I liked both main characters. I recommend.
**I voluntarily read and reviewed this book

This book was just OK. The good: I loved that the heroine was always the smartest person in the room. I loved that the hero was supportive of her goals. But the pacing...oy. The book dragged and felt very repetitive at times (they travel, they see the sights, they eat, they do it all over again). Then the resolution that resulted in the HEA—oh boy. It was ridiculously over-the-top.

I received an eARC from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

If I had to hazard a guess, the moral of this story was to pursue one's dreams? Essentially, there was no clear theme to this novel. This book starts with August who is set on not marrying and instead study ay university in Padua. Phinn is intent on returning to a life of travel. He falls for Augusta and follows her to Europe. It ends happily ever after. 

August is a very intelligent woman who constantly fends off marriage proposals, whereas Phinn is looking to marry and loves to travel and architecture. I found Quinn's writing to be a bit over the top in certain cases and not elaborate enough in others. 

Overall I found this to be a meh novel, I do not recommend.

Interesting characters but needed a little more romance for me to love it. Maybe it would have worked better as a novella, unsure. Still an enjoyable read but not something I would come back to again.

WOW! There is a lot packed into this excellent, well-written, historically accurate book. I see discussions on the internet about an author not being able to make a book historically accurate and still have an interesting historical romance for today’s reader. Well, this author has done that, so maybe those others should just take lessons from Ms. Quinn.

One of the fabulous things in this book is catching up with all of the characters from previous books. Most of them make cameo appearances of one sort of another and it is lovely to visit with them. Another great thing is learning what it was truly like to travel during that time. Talk about a logistical nightmare! Then consider all of the things you have to take with you – especially for a trip outside of England. I loved the details of the trip and watching the romance grow as they progressed along the route. Additionally, I really liked the way Augusta was portrayed – she was a bluestocking in that she was very, very intelligent and interested in learning, but she was also a lady who liked fashions, shopping, etc. (all those lady things) rather than dressing in dull, drab gowns, having unkempt hair, and ink all over her fingers.

Lady Augusta Vivers wants a husband and children – but she wants them after she gets her university degree. There are only two or three universities that will admit women and the closest one of those is in Padua, Italy. She’s done all of her research and she’s even corresponded with the university there and they will admit her. Now, all she has to do is convince Matt, her brother and guardian to allow her to go. Her mother, however, puts a wrench in the works and demands that Augusta has at least one season before they even consider it. Augusta doesn’t figure that is a problem – “From what she had seen at the country assemblies, most men would rather talk about themselves. She would simply let them.” How wrong she is! Because she doesn’t interrupt them and just listens to them without comment, they think she adores them and the proposals come pouring in!

Lord Phineas Carter-Wood is a world traveler and scholar. He is also the apparent heir to his brother’s title. He doesn’t want to be, but his brother doesn’t seem to be able to sire anything but girls. Because of that, Phinn’s brother is wanting Phinn to marry and start his nursery. Phinn understands that the title needs to continue, but he doesn’t want to be the one to provide that continuation. However, he gives in and attends a few balls, soirees, and musicales with his sister-in-law in order to look over the crop of ladies on the marriage market. Imagine his surprise when he meets one that doesn’t bore him and actually carries on an intelligent conversation with him. How intriguing!

Augusta manages to create a stir (read that as mini-scandal) in the ton and is allowed to travel – chaperoned of course – to Paris. It is her plan to then head on to Padua to enter the university. Phinn doesn’t want to lose her and manages to attach himself to their traveling party. He wants to use the trip across Europe to convince her to marry him, but she is one stubborn wench!

This was a really fun read. It is filled with humor, danger, and a wonderful slow-burn romance. Try it, you’ll like it!

Reviewed by Barbara

I received a free copy of Believe in Me in exchange for an honest review. I rarely give poor reviews, but this book just didn't do it for me. I skimmed 3/4 of the book hoping it would get better, but it never did. It was the same scene over, and over, and over. Augusta wanted to attend college. Augusta attended a ball or party, or went shopping, and ate good food, and then discussed how she didn't want to get married. Beyond that, there was nothing of sustenance. I would not recommend this book to friends and family. Although, I found the author's note at the end to be informative and the most interesting part of the novel.

I adore reading books like these, and this was no exception. It was entertaining and lovely written, and I really enjoyed the writing.

Readers looking for an extremely strong, educated heroine need to look no further than Agusta in Believe in Me. Phineas sees Agusta for who she is and woos her across the continent. Fans of Elizabeth and Henry in Madame Secretary will appreciate the dynamic between these two and will truly enjoy this excellent read. Kudos for Quinn in creating such a refreshing couple!

Unfortunately I was not able to finish this book. I got half way through and just couldn't keep going. There were breaks in time where it was suddenly days or weeks later with no detail on what happened for that time. Then were times where it just didn't keep moving along and progressing. I really liked Lady Augusta and her interactions with Phinn, but there were not interactions to keep me engaged. The secondary characters and plot(s) took up too much of the focus. There were so many characters I could not keep up with who was who and that may be because I did not read any of the other books in the series.

Those who reviewed the book that have read all the books in the series are surely had a much better experience than I did.

In this light hearted romance, I liked the characters of Augusta and Phinn where Augusta is strong, ambitious, not afraid of taking risks and Phinn is supportive of her ambitions. I had adored Augusta as a young child in the previous books from this series. In this book, we meet a mature version of her and a look into the strong and intelligent woman that she has grown into and I adored her even more. It was so much fun to read about all the other characters from the previous books and see where they are in their lives. I have enjoyed the Worthingtons series from this author and this book is not an exception. This is book number six in the series but can be read as a stand alone. Although, I would encourage reading it as part of the series as the characters are closely knit and flow through the series. This is sweet and fun romance.

* I received this ARC and from NetGalley and the publisher for an honest review*

I had such an enjoyable time with BELIEVE IN ME, the sixth story in The Worthingtons series. One day Augusta wants what her sisters have now, family, a man who adores them, a life that revolves around their loved ones… but not just yet. Her fears that marriage would bring to a halt her desire to continue to learn, to further her education, to know all that others can teach her are very real. So she sidesteps the matrimonial part of life and concentrates on getting to one of the few universities that admit women, only that didn’t work out completely as she intended. First, she must go through one Season but she has a plan for that, one that backfires gloriously.

Phineas enjoys his life, he’s free to travel wherever his interests draw him with no commitments to tie him to one place. That is until he is faced with the very real possibility of taking his brother’s title, marriage is required as is the necessary male child to continue their family line. He’s reluctantly agreed to show up around town during the Season and at least consider one of the ladies who is seeking a good marriage. To his surprise he discovers a lovely young lady who can carry on a very intelligent conversation, is fascinated by world travel and just might be his perfect match… that is if she were actually looking for marriage and not enduring the Season at her family’s demand. Now his goal becomes convincing Augusta that marriage to him would never be dull, that the world is actually at their feet and he would never dream of curbing her need to continue learning all she can possibly learn… and it’s not going to be an easy task.

BELIEVE IN ME is a slow burn romance between two like-minded people who need to discover that what they dreaded most (marriage) could be quite enjoyable with the right person at their side. I loved Augusta she’s everything that an intelligent young woman should be with all the delightful traits of any young woman who enjoys pretty clothes, enjoyable friends and intends to live life to the fullest in every possible way. Watching her being slowly won over by Phineas was a fun, sizzling, enjoyable journey. We’ll also get to run into several familiar faces as couples from the previous stories make quick appearances as we catch up on their lives. I always enjoy returning to this world, and BELIEVE IN ME was no exception. If you enjoy a solid love story with believable characters, a realistic portrayal of the times, some danger, and an eventual very happy ending then you’ll want to grab this one.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

Ella Quinn gives us a light regency romp in England and across Europe to Italy as Lady Augusta tries for a university education in Padua University while being pursued by Lord Phineas who wants to marry her. A pleasure to read.

I was so excited to read this book after reading the synopsis. I love the “bluestocking” intelligent woman in Regency/Victorian times but I was slightly disappointed with this one. It is the fifth or sixth book in the series and the other characters play a heavy role in the story. It was difficult trying to keep up with all the characters and understand all that was transpiring due to not reading the other books in the series.

I received a free copy from netgalley in exchange for an honest review. believe in me is the last book in this series by Ella quinn. I have read all the other books in this series but that is not necessary to enjoy this book. that being said this was probably the least enjoyable book I have read my this author. Augusta wants to attend university while phinn is their apparent and expected to marry and have a child since his brother and wife have only produced girls. Augusta and the entire story were boring. The story seemed to drag on and on. there were too many place that felt unnecessarily detailed. Phinn was an okay character but this book took me months to finish and I read numerous books before pushing myself to finish this book since I was almost half done. I would be will to check put another book by this author but this one was a let down. 2.5 stars.