A quick, fun read for sure.
I flew through the chapters and finished it in a couple of hours.
The writing was really easy to follow and simply engaging.
The storyline was a little bit weak, there wasn't a lot of things happening apart from the romance, which made the book kind of bare.
I was enamored with Guy, his openness with his feelings and thoughts was admirable. On the other hand, I didn't like Hattie. She was really plain as a character. She lacked depth and allure. Most of the time, I didn't understand why Guy was captivated by her.
The book was easy to read in general, what it lacked in plot was balanced with engaging prose.
*I received an ARC of this book through netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review*

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook. A cute Victorian romance. The author did a good job and I would read from her again.

Very accurate portrayal of clothing, and story line. Everything felt very authentic and look forward to reading more stories by her.

Lovely Edwardian novel — enjoyed the plot, the characters and the wonderful story. I haven’t read an Edwardian Romance in some time—this brought me there in rich detail! Will be reading more of this series . Well done! Five stars.

London, Spring 1907
Guy Hardy was looking for a gift to give his current paramour, as he was ready to part ways, and went into Hattie Glover's Millinery. What he never expected to find was the owner being so delectable!

Hattie was proud of her achievements in being an independent businesswoman. She had really felt an attraction when Guy had come into her Shop, but of course, he was a libertine. But he came back and seemed interested and as much as Hattie tried to stay aloof, it seemed a friendship began to form.

These two really needed each other and with a little suspense, a secret and an undeniable attraction, they make their journey to happy ever after!

Hattie Glover is a successful businesswoman with a very popular millinery, very serious for the most part. Due to a painful experience in her past, she does not want, actually doesn’t trust, romance in her life. Guy Hardy is the picture of a wealthy gadabout and rogue. Then he meets Hattie. She sells him a hat, a gift for a lady friend. She is bold, outspoken, and witty. She fascinates him, and he can’t stay away. Try as she might, Hattie is drawn to him as well. Can these two opposites attract?

This is a new author and a different historical era for me. I liked the story. Nothing in the story, the changes in each of them and the romance between them, is rushed. Descriptions of the places in the story and of the Edwardian Era were beautifully detailed. Hattie and Guy are great. Their snarky banter and somewhat fumbling romance are endearing. They tread the path to romance carefully. There are secrets and mistakes to weather. Each of them has a friend who complements them. Will is staid and thoughtful, which is good for Guy. Rose is a lovely cheerful friend who makes Hattie happy. This is the first story and a good beginning for a new series. A good read. I recommend it.

I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. My Review is voluntary.

Hattie’s first meeting with Guy Hardy was not the best. He is breaking with his current mistress and has decided a hat would be the perfect parting gift. Guy has never thought of forever, until he meets the owner of the Millinery. Despite their unconventional first interaction, Hattie and Guy are both intrigued at the possibility of a friendship.
But Hattie has a secret. One that could end her livelihood and her budding romance with Guy. When Guy hires his runner to assist Hattie’s client, he makes an error in judgment. It may cost him a chance at a forever with the woman he loves.

This is the first time I have read anything by Bonnie Dee and it definitely won't be my last.
Harriet Glover works hard to forget her past and run a successful hat making business for the elite clientele in London. Harriet does find herself in the position of having one of her young clients asking for her help.
Guy Hardy enters Harriet's shop to buy a parting gift for his latest mistress, but is stunned to find the beautiful Harriet.
Loved reading about the clothes, automobile, and women's right marches.

Hattie Glover's Millinery by Bonnie Dee is a refreshing change, taking place a bit later than most Victorian romances, taking us to the early 20th century when women across the world are fighting for equality and the vote. Hattie Glover runs a successful millinery shop with one assistant, Rose. She has run from her past, changed her name, and begun life anew. Until the day Guy Hardy came into her shop to buy a gift for a departing mistress. Despite the fact that Hattie knew this, and how easily she could be ruined, she allowed herself to be drawn to him. He was open and friendly, and she was mightily attracted t o him, to the point she was rationalizing a temporary relationship. But he wanted more.

At this point in history the world is on the cusp of change. It is no longer scandalous for a nobleman to wed a person in trade, for example. It is also possible for a woman, not a widow, to open a business for herself. Bicycles and motorcars are the norm. Hattie has been born at the perfect time. She yearns for independence, but also to be loved and valued for herself by her family and by a man. She recognizes Guy is probably not that man, and yet she wants him. Guy recognizes that he is not worthy of a woman like her, he leads a life of the useless and she needs someone who can accomplish something in life. They are a charming pair and one finds oneself rooting for them. Rose, the assistant, and Simmons, the butler, seem to be of the same mind as they encourage the relationship as well. It is a fun book. I am excited to read more. I recommend it.

I was invited to read a free ARC of Hattie Glover's Millinery by Dragonblade, through Netgalley. All opinions and interpretations contained herein are solely my own. #netgalley #hattiegloversmillinery

A new series 'The Providence Street Shops' has Harriet Glover a milliner business. Her heart has been broken once and there’s no room for romance in her life, until she meets Guy Hardy after he wonders into her shop. Guy is intrigued by the witty Harriet and he soon desires her above all others. You’ll love this a fascinating story as they discover a new romance witty them banter between Guy and Hattie to steal your heart. I have voluntarily read and reviewed these excellent stories.

First the cover caught my eye, the style of dress, the color, and that beautiful hat. I had a feeling that this was going to be a different romantic story. Set in the Edwardian Time Period, where style was to key to society being dressed to perfection. Hattie was an independent and clever woman making her own way in the world. She owned her shop and believed that she never needed to fall in love. She always felt that helping her female friends made her life full and complete. However, a certain man named Guy entered her shop and he made her stop and realize that he might be someone special. This story is very beautifully written, a joy to read. The description of hats and clothes made you see them in your minds eye. Well, at least it did for me. Hoping that there will be more interesting stories for us to read from Bonnie Dee.

The Milliner and the Rogue

Hattie’s past taught her not to trust men, but when a charmer came to her shop, even though she vehemently tried, she could not resist the pull. This is an entertaining story about a time when women were fighting for their rights, but they yet had a long way to go. Could a rogue and a woman with a past have a future? First, there is the matter of curiosity killing the cat, a reputation that must be maintained at all costs, and a young woman in need of advice. If you like Edwardian Historical romance with charming rogues and a fight for women’s rights, you might enjoy this story. You can’t help but fall in love with guy.

One reads very few books that capture the essence of the early 20th century in the way this author has done. She portrays lifestyle, dress, speech, and the changes taking place in society in a way that sparks the imagination of the reader. Hattie has had her fingers burnt and turns her back on the lifestyle she knew to start her own business. Ultimately, she does really well at millinery, earning the respect of those who purchase her creations. Guy Hardie is the ultimate playboy who has a hard time taking life seriously or discovering his purpose. Meeting Hattie challenges him to think a little deeper than he has done for some time, especially when he finds that his usual methods for enticing females do not work on her. His one flaw is his curiosity and that almost becomes his downfall. I thoroughly enjoyed this well-written book and the mental images that it painted. I received a copy of this standalone novel through NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.

Will his impatience doom their romance ...

It is not often I read Edwardian romance, probably my own fault but I adored the mix between corset and motors.
It is so entertaining to read about gallant men and women in long dresses driving motorized vehicles. The past and the modern colliding together.
I loved Guy, despite his nerd-do-well attitude as he is a spoiled and bored fellow and might appear fickle and unsubstantial to some, he is also a kind and caring man under his jaded mask. One who never questioned his way until a woman makes him reconsider everything he has done so far.
Hattie accomplished a fait for a single woman, she made her business a successful one, small but all hers. But it is a lonely life she has lived since she left her hopes and innocence behind. But letting her past mistakes crush her, she rose from her ashes and can held her head high.
Yet this witty and funny customer reawakens her hurried younger self, one more insouciant and cheery.
I loved how the characters completed their arc, Guy challenging himself to find new paths and try new ways and Hattie to let go a bit of her very controlled self to enjoy a bit more life. Guy in his hurry to understand Harriet makes a mistake that might cost him unexpectedly. This error is also eyes-opening as it was like tearing his blinders and giving the courage to alter his life’s course. While Harriet takes time to reflect on the decisions that followed her change of life, if she did it as she should have.
Together they are wonderful, she grounds him when he cheers her.

I did not know Mrs Dee before this book, and I am more that happy to have followed my heart and read it. It is a beautiful romance full of humor with a sharp and facetious idle man until he finds his match in the smart woman who will throw him from his pedestal.
5 stars

I was granted an advance copy by the publisher Dragonblade Publishing, here is my true and unbiased opinion.

Thank you to Dragonblade Publishing and Net Galley for the chance to read and review this book. This is the first installment in a new series. I enjoyed the story and the setting-it was really interesting to hear about all the different hats and how they were decorated. Hattie Glover runs a millinery, but she is also hiding some secrets. Guy Hardy, who is known as a womanizer, comes into her shop to buy a hat for a current friend. Slowly, sparks start to fly and a romance blossoms. A quick, but very enjoyable read! Highly recommend!

What a marvelous kickoff to a beginning series by Bonnie Dee! The Series is based on women shop owners and the first is Hattie Glover who establishes a millinery which makes elaborate and original hats or chapeaus for the ton or elites. Hattie is a conundrum of mystery and has intrigue surrounding her.

Guy Hardy happens to enter her shop and he has no long term relationship plans and seems to spend money like water. Hattie has no respect for a man like him and doesn’t treat him as well as she should and this right away makes him intrigued about a woman who has fire! However, Guy isn’t all he seems as well!

Will the two ever come together and iron out their differences? This is also the time of the Suffragettes, so that really puts a damper on men trying to control women! Remember, Hattie owns her own shop!

The author has really done a fantastic work on creating a story of twists and turns that you will not see coming and how intertwined they flow is remarkable! I would recommend this book to anyone!

I received an advanced copy from NetGalley and these are my willingly given thoughts and opinions.

This was such a satisfying book. I really enjoyed the overall story. The tone of the book wasn't an over dramatic, emotional telling of a meeting of two souls. This was a simple love story. And it was quite enjoyable. The heroine is an older main character. She is about 26 years old and is not a fresh debutante. That is the first thing I liked about this book. She left her home amidst scandal, changed her name and opened a profitable hat shop. She makes her own items to sell and she has an assistant. She lives above the store in an apartment and is self sufficient. The hero is a gentleman of the usual age for romance and he is quite a rake. He comes into the store to purchase a hat for his latest lover and he meets the heroine. He was already going to end his current arrangement when he walked in the store. He has a reputation amongst the ton as a rogue and a good lover, but is a bit shallow. The heroine feels that she can see the other side of him because he is nice to everyone, not just the ones who count.
One of the many things I liked about this book was that both characters had to develop and grow and they both did. They were not perfect nor were they the worst. But they were able to help each other be the best that they could be. This was written against the setting of the Woman's Suffragette Movement and it was a good choice. It had just the correct amount of attention to the movement without being too much or too little. The hero realizes a use for himself in improving himself to become a better person. This story had the correct amount of support characters. The settings were described to the point the reader could place themselves there. The story was cohesive and has a defined beginning and end. Even if the story didn't end like normal, it was still so satisfying and did not leave the reader hanging off a cliff. I give this book 5 stars and a recommendation to read. Please enjoy.

I really enjoyed this excellent Historical romance. Hattie (a milliner) and businessman Guy's relationship was lovely and slow burn with a couple of beautifully written sex scenes that felt very real. Guy was a delightful hero - charming and fun - perfect for Hattie with her hidden past and reservations. It's set mostly in her Miller's shop and I enjoyed all their interactions with the snooty society customers.

The story takes place in London in 1907 and I have to say that the Edwardian era is one authors rarely set their books in, and Miss Dee - to my mind - nailed the period and the Historical details. This book is well written, the story is engaging and I will be for sure reading more from her. I read some of her gay romances a few years ago (written with Summer Devon) but have read nothing of hers/theirs for a while and I'm looking forward to checking out back lists. I recommend this book for all lovers of Historical romance. My thanks go to NetGalley and the publisher for gifting me an eARC in return for my honest opinion. 4.5 stars.