In this historical romance our heroine learns a very harsh lesson. Recovery and learning who the new person she is will take a lot of emotional strength.
Our hero also has to learn what is most important in life, going along with social norms, or standing up for what is right.
If you have read the previous books in the series you will have met our heroine and probably disliked her. She is very different in this one. You don't need to have read the other books to enjoy this though.
I do like a strong, independent heroine. If our hero can't handle that, he's not worthy.
Great fun.

This was a good book for readers that are following this series. Characters from previous books are revisited. Author Emily Royal does not disappoint in that she delivers a solid story. That being said, there aren't many fireworks this time around. Etty, aka Juliette, is a fallen woman that gets too close to the local vicar. Andrew, the vicar, is enchanted by Etty's beauty. The two of them would exchange meaningful looks across the crowded church.
Things do get interesting outside of church when Etty challenges Andrew. He always felt that he was doing his best in regard to helping the villagers, but Etty makes him feels unsure of himself. He would provide his support to those that needed it, whereas Etty felt that their problems were best faced head on. The couple eventually fell in love. Unfortunately, Etty still had a big secret that could easily drive Andrew away.
This book deals with the serious issue of domestic violence within the framework of the 19th century. I think that the author handled it in a thoughtful and realistic manner. Everyone gets a happy ending in this book and there are also a few teasers for upcoming stories.
I received a free ARC from the author and NetGalley. This is my honest review.

I was enjoying reading this book until Andrew, the country Vicar, started getting way to judgmental.. Then he would show Juliette that he loved her only to be even more Judgmental the next time. I did finish reading it because I wanted to see how it ended. I'm glad that I finished reading it because of the closeness that the ladies in g the book share. But the relationship between Juliette and Andrew was a total let down.

The book was enjoyable overall, but the male protagonist had a tendency to fall into a repetitive pattern. He would often listen to rumors, which would lead to misunderstandings and impact his relationships. While this added some tension to the story, it also became a bit predictable over time. Despite this, the book remained engaging with its strong character development and overall plot.

The main female character is not for everyone.

Etty is not every one's cup of tea. She was the villain in a couple of books and absolutely horrid to her older sister in Oddity of the Ton. Etty willingly ruins herself with a duke in her calculated bid to become a duchess. She was the darling of the ton until she ruined herself and ended up being an unwed mother. Two years late, with her illegitimate child in tow, she ends up in the affable Andrew's village, He's the local vicar, a second son and a very good boy. They are the most unlikely match and its difficult to relate to Etty and all her motivations. But Andrew is a very good leading man with his own arch. So, we rarely get great leading men, so its a recommend for him alone.

I loved this book, but I’m quite certain it won’t be for everyone.
It’s a study in redemption, forgiveness and practicing what you preach. It’s not a pretty story, nor an easy straightforward romance. A hero who comes off a bit spineless at first, an assertive heroine who burned a lot of bridges, and a village with too many dirty secrets.

Once a spiteful diamond, Juliette, or Etty as she’s known in the village, is a spitfire who doesn’t mince her words. She was a poisonous pest to her sister in ‘Oddity of the Ton’, and then she ruined herself with the leech from ‘Harpy of the Ton’ in hopes of hooking his title. Of course her plan backfired, but becoming a mother was the best thing to happen to her, and that’s how she finds herself settling in the same forgotten seaside village where her sister sought refuge.
Andrew is exactly what I imagine a young country vicar to be: a sensible second son, calm, caring, a little idealistic and forced to keep the church in the middle, but he’s also a virgin, a strong believer that lightning only strikes once, and endearingly forward with his feelings. Guiding his flock is a delicate balancing act; his parish’s gentry treats the locals as dispensable cattle and so he finds himself stuck between his benefactor’s demands and managing the trail of misery they leave behind.

Their story was thought provoking, it moved me and evoked a wide range of feelings. I am not a particularly religious person, but I understand the struggle between faith, duty and common sense from both MCs point of view.
It’s not a slow burn, there’s a nice bit of sizzle and steam, it has a big dip two thirds in, a little separation, a beautiful grand finale, and yes, the bad guys get their reckoning. Both MCs have their heart in the right place, but they’re also very different. Their paths converge and diverge a few times, and that made this story incredibly compelling for me. I could not put it down! I think it’s a marvellous and original read, and definitely worth checking out if you want something different.

Aaah, finally book six and it's Juliette's turn for some comeuppance. Having tried to hard her own sister in book five and reconnecting with her friend from book four, Juliette wicked ways catch up to her and she runs to the seaside. She encounters Andrew a pious vicar, struggles with his flock. I didn't like Juliette and while she does work at redemption, she wouldn't be my first choice of a forever friend. Andrew on the other hand is as saintly as they come. Together, they make an interesting pair in a story filled with love, lessons in forgiveness, faith, redemption and so much more.

Brought to her knees by her actions in trying to obtain a Duke for a husband, Juliette (Etty) Howard is now a ruined woman and fully cognisant of how bad her behaviour has been in the past. Concealing her past, she starts a new life in an obscure village and finds herself falling for a vicar. But secrets, both hers and others, have a way of coming to light… An enjoyable read with some angst.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I luckily read the 4th book in the series which was about the heroine’s sister and that gave me some background information for this book. The heroine understands what a horrible person she was before the birth of her son as she was title and money driven. Now she is very compassionate but feels very unworthy. She helps some less fortunate women in the small village she and her son retired to. The hero is a vicar with some good sermons, but doesn’t feel he can go against his patron. He and the heroine have an instant connection. The hero has conflicted emotions when he realizes who the heroine really is. I liked the growth of the main characters and the secondary characters were very interesting.

Forgiveness, Confessions, Gossips:
I didn't take long to discover the major plot of this intriguing story of a self-centered girl in trouble.
Juliette (Etty) and the Vicor Andrew who find it difficult to let their lives follow the path each one has tried to set for themselves.
Attraction plays an immediate role between them but if romance is to end happily, they have many problems to solve first. 
They take us on a whirlwind of discovery filled with much turmoil, the town gossip, rumors, confessions, a beautiful family trying to reconcile.
This is a complex story with two deeply emotional strong characters that are struggling with life, helping others, and an argument where Effy told off Andrew that was so perfectly written I gave a Bravo shout out to the author. Loved it.
This series has been very enjoyable with wonderful characters and a multitude of situations to conquer
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"Heartbreaker of the Ton" is a captivating historical romance that truly excels in character development. The novel, set in Regency-era England (think Bridgeton), and the main female has a strong character metamorphosis as she tries to break her societal role that reminds me a lot of Margaret Hale from North and South.

My favorite quote from this book:

"If two doves are caged together, eventually they will turn against each other to survive,” she said. “But rather than condemn the doves, you should look to the man who caged them in the first place and the world that enabled their incarceration."

This quote encapsulates the themes of the novel—freedom, societal expectations, and the strength to challenge the status quo. It adds depth to the narrative and encourages readers to reflect on the larger forces at play in the characters' lives.

Overall, "Heartbreaker of the Ton" is a beautifully written romance that balances emotional depth with engaging storytelling. The characters are richly developed, and their love story is one that readers will root for from start to finish. It's a must-read for fans of the genre who appreciate a thoughtful and well-crafted tale.

An entertaining redemption story with strong and interesting characters that turn this forbidden romance between a ruined woman and a vicar into something special. Juliette and Andrew don't have an easy journey which makes their happily ever after a deserving one.

A tough emotional read.
Juliette (Etty) has made some difficult decisions both for herself and her treatment of her sister.
She retreats to a secluded cottage in a small village to raise her son without a father.
The Vicar supports her and begins to fall in love but they have many issues to work through before they could possibly be together.
Good book but I did have a few sad moments with the twists before the ending.

Juliette, you rocked. What a strong woman both to transform herself and bravely stand for what she believes in, especially in a male dominated world. Andrew, on the other hand, was a wussy vicar and peer. Every time he opens his mouth, he's obnoxious. Seriously, he needs a kick in his butt.

All stars in the book for Etty and the plot.

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I read "Oddity of the Ton" and I loved Eleanor's character, she was wonderful. I admit that I hated her sister Juliette, so I was curious to see how she would redeem herself, and she did.

The book started great, her story and her journey through life were incredibly interesting, as well as the issue that Emily Royal chose to give voice to in this story. The one downside that led me to give this only 3 stars? The male character, Andrew.

He was so incredibly unlikeable, irritating, and on such a high horse that I enjoyed it tremendously when he fell down on his face on horse manure (unfortunately, this didn't happen in the book).

I hated him every time he opened his mouth, and I was waiting for Etty to find someone worthy of her time.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

4.4 Stars
Debutante Juliette Howard’s attempt to ruin her sister Eleanor out of envy and spite ended badly—with Juliette herself ruined, disgraced, and pregnant. Juliette fled her family’s disappointment to hide in obscurity in a remote seaside village. As an outsider, she’s viewed with suspicion by all except the vicar with the gentle voice and kind eyes, whose compassionate soul threatens to breach her defences. Andrew Staines followed his calling when he entered the church. But his faith is continually tested in the country parish. His is a lone voice speaking out against the injustices of the world until a mysterious widow arrives with her young son. Despite vowing to protect her heart, Juliette finds a soul mate in Andrew
The sixth book in the series & whilst it can easily be read on its own Etty is Eleanor’s sister from the fourth book & Arabella from the fifth is a close friend. I started by disliking Etty & really wondered if she could be redeemed & did I really care! I did love Andrew a gentle, caring vicar who did his best for his flock – many of whom were horrid. I loved how Andrew & Etty’s relationship developed & how their feelings grew but things were always going to go pear shaped once he discovered who she was. I did grow to love Etty, she certainly had a backbone & stood up for what she believed in. The more I read the more I enjoyed the book & in the end stayed awake until I’d finished as I had to find out how the couple found their HEA. It was also great to not only catch up with Eleanor & Arabella but see their relationships with Etty progress
I voluntarily read and reviewed a special copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own