Timeless Romance books have a reputation for clean romantic stories. Timeless doesn't usually do reprints of stories (which is a bonus for readers who read hundreds of books each year).
THE DIAMOND OF BRISTOL (Arlem Hawks) -- G
This story did not speak to me because there wasn't much interaction between the two main characters. There was more dialogue about them, which made it hard to see how Corah could have chosen Derrick (after turning down men for several years). I had a hard time forcing myself to finish this story. It wasn't believable.
WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE (Josi S Kilpack) -- E
Collette Markshire (a twice-widowed lady of a certain age) is renowned as someone who can help young women make advantageous matches. This year, she is helping her thirteenth debutante learn the ropes. Wynn Firth and his son, Reed, have come to London. Although Rachel (the debutante) and Reed have been friends since childhood and enjoy each other's company, Collette isn't interested in this match. She has three other men that seem better (to Collette). However, Wynn and Reed have other ideas. This is a unique and compelling story about older love.
A MOST UNSUITABLE SUITOR (Sarah M Eden) -- G+
Julian Wesley is no one's idea of a suitable marriage match. His family's reputation is so notorious that Julian has avoided the ton for years. His estate was nearly destitute. One day, he and a friend note that there is a wager (in the wager book at their drinking club) regarding Lady Charlotte. It says that if Lady Charlotte did not marry by her 21st birthday, much money would be given to Baron Wesley. Julian investigates and decides to delay her marital ambitions until after her birthday (about a month away). This story was interesting until the reader learns the story behind the wager. I wasn't amused; this is so unrealistic as to be ridiculous.
THE DIAMOND OF BRISTOL (Arlem Hawks) -- G
This story did not speak to me because there wasn't much interaction between the two main characters. There was more dialogue about them, which made it hard to see how Corah could have chosen Derrick (after turning down men for several years). I had a hard time forcing myself to finish this story. It wasn't believable.
WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE (Josi S Kilpack) -- E
Collette Markshire (a twice-widowed lady of a certain age) is renowned as someone who can help young women make advantageous matches. This year, she is helping her thirteenth debutante learn the ropes. Wynn Firth and his son, Reed, have come to London. Although Rachel (the debutante) and Reed have been friends since childhood and enjoy each other's company, Collette isn't interested in this match. She has three other men that seem better (to Collette). However, Wynn and Reed have other ideas. This is a unique and compelling story about older love.
A MOST UNSUITABLE SUITOR (Sarah M Eden) -- G+
Julian Wesley is no one's idea of a suitable marriage match. His family's reputation is so notorious that Julian has avoided the ton for years. His estate was nearly destitute. One day, he and a friend note that there is a wager (in the wager book at their drinking club) regarding Lady Charlotte. It says that if Lady Charlotte did not marry by her 21st birthday, much money would be given to Baron Wesley. Julian investigates and decides to delay her marital ambitions until after her birthday (about a month away). This story was interesting until the reader learns the story behind the wager. I wasn't amused; this is so unrealistic as to be ridiculous.
