Marianne a widow, has been sent to Bath to find a spouse as has Edmund an heir to a title. Both are uninterested, but for different reasons, and become friends. Edmund is immature and this book is about his growth. Marianne is vulnerable and afraid to lose her heart again. With a light humorous vein running through the book, some meddl8ng relatives and a dash of intrigue, this book was decent but not a great read. The main characters and their interactions were a bit too tedious.

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This third book in The Heart Of Bath series is a charming and well written love story. The characters were delightful and interesting. I enjoyed this entertaining romance of a widow and her second chance at love and happiness. I especially liked the unique way the author wrote of the main characters' thoughts, all through the story. The ending was lovely. I highly recommend reading!

A friend recommended Starting Again by Jenny Worstall, thinking it was the sort of story I'd enjoy and I certainly have! It was an easy read and I was quickly engrossed in the story. I enjoyed the rich sprinkling of humour, not least in the private thoughts of Marianne and Edmund. The plot flows effortlessly with a good pace and plenty of surprises.

Having visited Bath on several occasions, I was reminded why it's such a special place steeped in history. So many scenes in the book took me back to Bath, which was a delight.

It didn't seem to matter that Worstall has written two other books that are linked with this story and I shall have pleasure in reading Lost and Found followed by Breaking Free. A excellent read, whichever order you do it in, although probably best to begin at the beginning.

I would like to thank Netgalley and Dragonblade Publishing for a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

A bit twee.

A sweet historical romance from a series set in the town of Bath.
Our hero has some serious growing up to do. Our heroine on the other hand has already suffered incredible heartache.
It is an amusing story filled with missteps and misunderstandings. There are a lot of people trying to help (interfere ) the couple make the right decisions. A very over indulged pug even plays his part.
Good fun.

An entertaining e romance with a wonderful plot and characters that just sizzle together. The main characters are great, with lots of undeniable attraction and a forever love neither expected.

Lady Barrington was a great character who really surprised me over the course of the book (no spoilers). Her spoiled little pug Nelson was my favourite. And there is a secret Royal surprise at the end… a compelling addition to the trilogy. Well worth the read! Would recommend starting with book one of the trilogy

In this third book, we find Marianne and Edmund being pushed into a marriage neither want. In the process, they become fast friends and must deal with all the outside influences, a sweet love blossoming and a threat to deal with. A full story filled with lots over great characters. The plot is engaging and will hold the readers full attention.

Mrs Marianne Pembroke, a young widow of twenty-three has been sent by her parents to her aunt, Lady Barrington, in Bath in hopes of securing a suitable marriage. Edward Templeton is very much aware of his appeal to all the young debutants in Bath and is more than happy to flirt shamelessly but is not interested in pursuing anything more serious to the frustration of his parents who feel it is high time Edward apply himself to the running of the estate and looking for a suitable bride.

Marianne has a head on her shoulders and is not swayed by Edward’s charm as she sees right through him. After they both realise their relatives are keen for both to marry, and neither is interested to do so, they become fast friends in their quest to evade said plight. I did not enjoy this one as I felt both characters were ill suited to each other and did not feel there was chemistry between the characters.

I received an ARC from the publishers and NetGalley and submit my review voluntarily.

She is not interested in being married. She has already suffered loss and doesn't need the strain on her heart. He is still too young to marry or so he thinks. He needs to grow up somehow everyone thinks so.
I really enjoyed the other books in this series. This books seemed a little different. Maybe a little more of the characters thoughtfulness coming through narration. This book seemed to be a little more juvenile in the narration of thoughts, than the others in this series. It was still enjoyable but would have been more so without so that.
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3.5 Stars
Widow Marianne Pembroke has been sent to Bath by her parents to stay with her aunt, the formidable Lady Barrington, for one purpose only - to find a new husband. Edmund Templeton is the heir to his father's title and fortune. His parents think it is high time he settled down and made a suitable marriage, but he is in no hurry to give up his life of leisure. Once Marianne and Edmund discover what they have in common - a wish not to marry - they become firm friends, a situation they are both sure they are perfectly content with.
The third book in the series & it’s easily read on its own. An interesting book which I enjoyed but I’m on the fence about as I didn’t particularly like either Edmund nor Marianne they were a bit too two dimensional for me & I also felt Edmund was immature. I also didn’t feel much chemistry between them. It was a light, often amusing story with misunderstandings
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Jenny Worstall’s Starting Again is a delightful blend of humor, heart, and emotional depth. Set in Regency Bath, the story follows Marianne Pembroke, a young widow determined to avoid marriage, and Edmund Templeton, an heir equally reluctant to settle down. Their unlikely friendship blossoms amidst comedic escapades, a duel, and a daring rooftop adventure.

The book masterfully balances lighthearted humor - thanks to standout characters like the hypochondriac Lady Barrington and her dog Nelson - with poignant themes of love, growth, and second chances. Fans of Bridgerton and Georgette Heyer will adore this sweet, closed-door romance.

Perfect for readers seeking charm, wit, and warmth, Starting Again is a must-read that leaves you smiling

The premise is good, but the execution felt disjointed; large chunks of italicised first person perspective interrupted the flow of the otherwise adequately written third person text. I skimmed much of it to know what happened with Marianne and Edmund.

This started out well. I liked the writing but then it took a dive as they started to fall for each other. Every kiss or move towards each other was so badly done. They would kiss and then run from each other for stupid reasons. I had to put it down.

If you're a fan of Regency-era romance with a touch of wit and drama, Jenny Worstall's Starting Again is sure to captivate you. This beautifully written story weaves together the lives of two individuals who, though determined to resist the conventions of love and marriage, find themselves drawn into a journey of friendship, vulnerability, and ultimately, an undeniable connection. Highly recommend!

This was a strong third entry in the Heart of Bath series, it had that element that I was looking for from the previous two books. The character had that feel that I wanted and worked in the time-period. Jenny Worstall has a strong writing style and can’t wait for more.

In this story we follow Marianne and Edmund as they form an alliance against their respective relatives who are set on marrying them.
The novel is written in peculiar format- third POV past tense, each chapter following one main character, with their inner thoughts written in present tense, in italics. Additionally, the writing style is such that it reads like a comedic play, not a novel. Due to this, I found myself unable to take the story seriously.
The characters seemed too juvenile to me. I have a suspicion that this book was intended for different age bracket.