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Summer House Party (Timeless Regency Collection Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Regina Scott (Author), Donna Hatch (Author), Sarah M. Eden (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 597 ratings
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From the publisher of the USA TODAY bestselling & #1 Amazon bestselling Timeless Romance Anthology series in Clean & Wholesome Romance, comes SUMMER HOUSE PARTY:
**Amazon #1 bestseller in Regency Romance**
**Amazon #1 bestseller in Victorian Romance**
**Amazon #1 bestseller in Clean & Wholesome Romance**
**Amazon #1 bestseller in Historical Romance**
**Amazon #1 bestseller in Inspirational Romance**

Join three bestselling Regency Romance authors, Regina Scott, Donna Hatch, and Sarah M. Eden, for three new novellas in SUMMER HOUSE PARTY.

AN ENGAGEMENT OF CONVENIENCE by Regina Scott: Kitty Chapworth is nearly a spinster, and an orphan living on the charity of her uncle, with nothing to recommend her for the marriage mart. Her primary purpose is relegated to acting chaperone for her cousins until she can see them successfully married. Kitty remains focused on her duty even though she knows her future is bleak. When Quentin Adair returns from a long ten years working in Jamaica and proposes a wild charade to Kitty, she agrees, although the plan might reawaken her old feelings for Quentin. Can a reformed rake convince the perfect chaperone to overlook propriety for love?

A PERFECT MATCH by Donna Hatch: Genevieve attends a summer house party hosted by her best friend who can't wait to introduce her to a gentleman she wants to marry, Christian Amesbury. After meeting him, Genevieve determines Christian is perfect . . . for her. Torn between loyalty to her best friend and the yearnings of her heart, Genevieve must first escape the attention of a powerful lord who's obsessed with her and who tries to rob her of any hope for a happily ever after.

THE PAUPERS’ HOUSE PARTY by Sarah M. Eden: It’s a rare event that Edward Downy and his brother are invited to a house party by a member of the ton. But when they arrive, Edward quickly realizes this house party is different than any other. All invited guests are quite destitute, fallen members of Society barely hanging onto their homes. The hosts of the house party, the Warricks, then make a stunning announcement—they intend to gift all their properties to one fortunate guest. As the guests race to impress the Warricks, Edward finds a fast friend in Agatha Holmwood, who shares his same aversion to the horrible expectations. But their growing fondness for each other only makes the game more painful.

Other books in the Timeless Regency Collections:
AUTUMN MASQUERADE
A MIDWINTER BALL
SPRING IN HYDE PARK
A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS (Coming October 2016)
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Donna Hatch, author of the best-selling "Rogue Hearts Series," a hopeless romantic and adventurer at heart, the force behind driving her to write and publish 17 historical titles, to date.



Sarah M. Eden is a USA Today Bestselling author of witty and charming historical romances, including Foreword Review’s 2013 “IndieFab Book of the Year” gold medal winner for Best Romance, Longing for Home, as well as 2014 Whitney Award winner for "Best Novel of the Year," Longing for Home: Hope Springs. Combining her obsession with history and affinity for tender love stories, Sarah loves crafting witty characters and heartfelt romances set against rich historical backdrops. She holds a Bachelor's degree in research and happily spends hours perusing the reference shelves of her local library. Sarah lives with her husband, kids, and mischievous dog in the shadow of a snow-capped mountain she has never attempted to ski.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01CQD0GLG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mirror Press (June 7, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 7, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4152 KB
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    Award-winning author of over two dozen best-selling Historicals, Donna Hatch is a masterful storyteller of captivating tales of courage, second chances, redemption, and lasting love. Meticulously researched, and beautifully written, her romances take place amidst the Regency Era immortalized by Jane Austen, Georgette Heyer, and Lord Byron. Donna weaves virtue and values into her tales yet includes plenty of chemistry. Every “Sweet” or “Clean and Wholesome” Donna Hatch romance brings courageous heroines and swoony heroes together for a glorious happily ever after. When she’s not writing or researching, Donna loves to dance—especially ballroom and hula—sing, hike, go to the beach, add to her growing collection of books, and therefore bookshelves. She also loves to dress up in costumes, which her kids say is cool if it's called Cos Play. Donna and her husband of over thirty years have raised six children and are discovering the joy of grandchildren.

    Website: https://www.donnahatch.com

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    Regina Scott started writing novels in the third grade. Thankfully for literature as we know it, she didn't actually sell her first novel until she'd learned a bit more about writing. Since then, she's had published more than 60 works of warm, witty historical romance, and more than 1 million copies of her books are in reader hands.

    Her books have earned praise from reviewers and readers alike. Booklist calls her work "quietly compelling" and "impeccably written." She has twice been awarded best book of the year for her type of story from industry favorite RT Book Reviews. A Distance Too Grand in the American Wonders Collection was named one of the top 10 romances of the year by Booklist.

    Regina Scott has learned to fence, driven four-in-hand, sailed on a tall ship, and dressed as a Regency dandy, all in the name of research, of course. She makes her home in the Puget Sound area of Washington State with her beloved husband. Find her online at her website www.reginascott.com, where you can subscribe to her newsletter, and blogging at www.nineteenteen.com.

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    Sarah M. Eden is a USA Today best-selling author of witty and charming historical romances, including 2020’s Foreword Reviews INDIE Awards Gold Winner for Romance, "Forget Me Not," and 2020 Holt Medallion finalist, "Healing Hearts." She is a three-time “Best of State” Gold Medal winner for fiction and a three-time Whitney Award winner. Combining her obsession with history and her affinity for tender love stories, Sarah loves crafting deep characters and heartfelt romances set against rich historical backdrops. She holds a bachelor’s degree in research and happily spends hours perusing the reference shelves of her local library.

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Kathy (Bookworm Nation)
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Regency Anthology!
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2016
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When I first learned that three of my favorite regency authors were a part of this new anthology I had to do a little happy dance! I have really been looking forward to this one for a long time and couldn't wait to dive in!

A ENGAGEMENT OF CONVENIENCE by Regina Scott
This was super cute! I loved Kitty and Quentin, I thought they had a fun story. I enjoyed the overall story of this one, how they knew each other in the past, why they were separated and how ten years later they're thrown together and hatch a crazy scheme to pretend to be engaged. This would make a really fun full-length novel.

A PERFECT MATCH by Donna Hatch
I'm a sucker for Ms. Hatch's Rouge Heart series and was really excited when I learned this story would be a prequel to [book:A Perfect Secret|18944824]. I did wonder how this one would play out, knowing what happens in A Perfect Secret and was pleasantly surprised with seeing how Genevieve and Christian first meet and fall in love. It can really stand on it's own, but it will leave you wanting to grab A Perfect Secret and continue their story. Another fun story from Ms. Hatch.

THE PAUPERS’ HOUSE PARTY by Sarah M. Eden
This had such a unique storyline. I loved the whole idea of this one, this wealthy childless couple decides to leave their fortune to an heir of their choosing. They've invited all the paupers of their acquaintance to a house party to determine who is most worthy. Edward and Agatha have a sweet relationship, I really loved both characters. This was a fun one!

Overall, a great regency anthology and one I really enjoyed!

Content: all stories were clean
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Ria
4.0 out of 5 stars Good novella collection
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2018
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I borrowed this book from my niece because the story by Hatch is a prequel to the third book in her Rogue Hearts series. I was glad to read the prequel because the two really do belong together. The Rogue book would have been far harder to read without the prequel story first.

I enjoyed all three of the novellas. I liked that in An Engagement of Convenience, that even though the engagement was fake, Quentin stood up for Kitty and wouldn't let others disparage her. It was understandable that Kitty was willing to go against her uncle to do what was right but I had to wonder just a little about how easily Lucy would go against her father.

A Perfect Match I talked about in the first paragraph. I think it would be better to have this novella as part of the novel instead of separate. I only happened to chance onto the knowledge that the two went together because of my niece. Both the novella and the novel are better when combined with the other.

The Paupers' House Party was fun because of the banter between Agatha and Edward. He was the only person that understood her humor and it made them fun together. I couldn't decide who I thought should win the estate and for a bit thought I had it figured out but then it didn't go that way. I also kept expecting the Warrick's to show a better side as the house party went on but they only seemed to get worse. So I didn't predict how they got to the happily ever after very accurately. I always enjoy Sarah M. Eden stories.
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Happy Cat
5.0 out of 5 stars Barbara Cartland would be appalled.
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2016
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As a rule, I dislike Regency Romance. Unspeakably beautiful and entitled heroines flout the rules and win the hearts of handsome, privileged and (usually) arrogant men -- Barf. But when your friend dedicates a book to you, you read it. So, I did and I am glad. Regina Scott's "Engagement of Convenience" opens with the perfect sentence, "Why did they always have to elope at midnight?" Then she gives us a likable heroine who is poor, a little too old (not quite 30), and behaves in quite an unexpected fashion -- she apologizes! Her hero, who while good looking, is not the the target of the tonne, but a kind man looking after his father's well-being. Donna Hatch's "A Perfect Match" blesses us with a non-traditional hero (he's no arrogant playboy), a heroine who, while beautiful and entitled, doesn't use her resources as an excuse to flout the rules, and a supporting cast that is so charming, you wouldn't mind having them in your real-life circle of friends. Sarah M. Eden's "Paupers' House Party" made me laugh -- okay, giggle -- out loud. Our hero and his darling are not only lacking privilege, but disgusted by the behavior of the well-to-do. It's too bad they can't afford to marry one another...
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tmoney
3.0 out of 5 stars I was a little disappointed with this book
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2016
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I was a little disappointed with this book. I felt like some of the authors were in a hurry to finish their story and it just didn't come together as well as it could have. I did enjoy reading it I just thought some of the other short stories were better. I would definitely give it another read.
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Karen Talley
4.0 out of 5 stars 3 Stories...1 is a cliffhanger
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2016
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An Engagement of Convenience 3 1/2 Stars This is the story of an orphaned relative who, for 10 years has been the unpaid (and unappreciated) chaperone for her cousins. She pretends to become betrothed to a young man who has been wronged by her uncle so that he can keep his father's estate from becoming bankrupt. The writing is good and the H/h are nicely done.

A Perfect Match 2 Stars The writing and characters in this are well done. I was enjoying it until the ending when it just...ended. It is a cliffhanger and you must buy the next book to finish the story. I won't be buying the rest of the story since it is obvious how it will end and who the villain is going to be. However, I enjoyed this author's work and will look for more of her books if I can be sure they are BOOKS and not just portions of books!

The Pauper's House Party 5 Stars This is one of the best that I have read in some time. The plot is truly unusual as a wealthy couple throws a house party and invites only impoverished people to attend. The couple announces that at the end of the party they will be giving their entire estate to one lucky person. The dialogue is witty, the characters are well done, and I loved the HEA. This is an author that is now on my 'to buy' list.

No language or sexual situations to offend any reader
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emma
5.0 out of 5 stars party, party, party
Reviewed in Germany on May 8, 2018
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diese house parties sind etwas ganz anderes, als was wir heute uns unter einer party vorstellen - damals war das wohl so ziemlich die einzige möglichkeit, im sommer nicht auf dem land zu versauern, wenn man keine lust auf ein mondänes seebad hatte (oder kein geld dafür)
die helden und heldinnen in den timeless regency sammlungen sind nicht unbedingt die strahlenden society misses, sondern mauerblümchen, blaustrümpfe, arme verwandte. das macht zum einen den charme aus, zum anderen muss man aber auch aufpassen, wie viel davon man sich am stück einverleibt - es kann zu ähnlichkeiten kommen.
wenn man nur dieses buch liest und danach was ganz anderes, ist es bezaubernd.
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D. Dent
5.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting
Reviewed in Australia on June 13, 2018
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A great collection of stories. You won't be disappointed at giving this book a try. A definite must read. Enjoy!
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Tessa
3.0 out of 5 stars Average
Reviewed in Australia on June 1, 2018
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I'm not sure what it was about these three stories but I was left feeling very underwhelmed. There's nothing that I could put my finger on and I'm sure that there will be many readers who really enjoy them. I'm just not one of them.
Three stars from me.
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