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A review by melissasbookshelf
A Whimsical Notion by Jennie Goutet
4.0
I love Jennie Goutet’s books! I know I’m in for a delicious treat when I pick up one of her books. A Whimsical Notion is a fabulous start to a new Regency romance series. This forbidden love story between the children of two feuding fathers is also a slow burn, friends to lovers, coming of age romance with a heroine who realizes her childhood dreams might not be what she truly wants.
Philip Townsend, now an orphan after his father’s death, has inherited his family estate in sore need of updates and improvements. What he really needs is a wife to help him manage his indolent staff and household if only he could find the time. When he meets Honoria picking his blackberries, he realizes his childhood friend has grown into a beautiful young woman. After saving Honoria’s life and dancing with her at the Stuff Ball, he begins to see her in a new light. With a complicated past of fathers who were bitter enemies, how can he hope to court her without her father’s approval?
Honoria Bassett has had a crush on her best friend’s brother Gus for years, if only he would notice her. She thinks if she can just get him to see her in her new gown and dance with her at the Stuff Ball, he’ll finally see she’s grown up. But, when her neighbor Philip keeps coming to her rescue, she begins to question whether Gus is truly right for her.
I enjoyed this sweet romance. Philip was so endearing. I loved his midnight visit to Honoria’s home and the various ways he cares for and rescues her. He genuinely appreciates her talent for healing and skills at managing a household.
Honoria grew on me as a character. She was definitely immature at first, only seeing what she wanted to see in Gus. When she finally recognizes the truth and grows up a bit, I liked her much more. She’s a bit flighty and impetuous, but I enjoyed her kind heart and desire to help others. Her romance with Philip is delightful and I love how she doesn’t hesitate to kiss him.
There were some creative situations often not found in Regency books which made the story even more interesting. I appreciated all the careful historical details and the beautiful Lincolnshire setting.
Highly recommend this to clean Regency romance fans. There were some fun, interesting side characters and I’m excited to see what happens next in the series. I received an advanced complimentary copy from the author. All opinions are my own and I was not required to provide a positive review.
Philip Townsend, now an orphan after his father’s death, has inherited his family estate in sore need of updates and improvements. What he really needs is a wife to help him manage his indolent staff and household if only he could find the time. When he meets Honoria picking his blackberries, he realizes his childhood friend has grown into a beautiful young woman. After saving Honoria’s life and dancing with her at the Stuff Ball, he begins to see her in a new light. With a complicated past of fathers who were bitter enemies, how can he hope to court her without her father’s approval?
Honoria Bassett has had a crush on her best friend’s brother Gus for years, if only he would notice her. She thinks if she can just get him to see her in her new gown and dance with her at the Stuff Ball, he’ll finally see she’s grown up. But, when her neighbor Philip keeps coming to her rescue, she begins to question whether Gus is truly right for her.
I enjoyed this sweet romance. Philip was so endearing. I loved his midnight visit to Honoria’s home and the various ways he cares for and rescues her. He genuinely appreciates her talent for healing and skills at managing a household.
Honoria grew on me as a character. She was definitely immature at first, only seeing what she wanted to see in Gus. When she finally recognizes the truth and grows up a bit, I liked her much more. She’s a bit flighty and impetuous, but I enjoyed her kind heart and desire to help others. Her romance with Philip is delightful and I love how she doesn’t hesitate to kiss him.
There were some creative situations often not found in Regency books which made the story even more interesting. I appreciated all the careful historical details and the beautiful Lincolnshire setting.
Highly recommend this to clean Regency romance fans. There were some fun, interesting side characters and I’m excited to see what happens next in the series. I received an advanced complimentary copy from the author. All opinions are my own and I was not required to provide a positive review.