Hearts Entwined

by M.A. Nichols

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A gentleman and lady on the brink of matrimony…

Victoria loves Elijah.

Oliver loves Sophie.

Romance ought to be that simple. But with no dowry, Victoria cannot marry a pauper. Nor can Oliver wed the daughter of the woman who nearly ruined his parents’ life thirty years ago. Surely, a marriage based on mutual affection and friendship is enough.

Isn’t it?

But when all four are thrown together during a house party, Victoria and Oliver must decide between the duty to their families and following their own desires.

Whose heart must be broken?

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Book Details

Genre

Historical Romance

Subgenre

General Historical, Inspirational, Small Town, Victorian (1830–1900)

Series

The Kingsleys • Book 3

Audience

Adult

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

1 None

Violence

1 None

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

1 None

Publication Date

January 25, 2023

Language Versions

English

Narration Type

Human

Fiction Form

Novel

Explorations of the heart

This series follows the children of Nichols Regency series. In this novel the past well and truly comes home to roost. The entwined hearts of eight people engage us in their journeys to self knowledge, for good or ill. It is clever that the two young women who yearn for the same man are not heroine and villain. Rather both are lovely people trying to find their way through the maze created by the often opposing pulls of duty and desire. The other characters are not just there to take up space. The tension between malice and kindness plays out in the house party. Although romances usually guarantee a HEA, at one stage I thought it was impossible for the author to untangle the threads. But it angle them she does with integrity and honesty. No deus ex machina required.

Regency romance

This is a fairly predictable story, but very entertaining and enjoyable. I enjoyed the descriptions of the various characters and events, and hope to read more of these stories.

Unfortunately Unappealing

This is only the second title of Ms Nichols that I have read. I started with Book One, which was beautiful and engaging. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same for this one.I listened to the audiobook version of this title as well as the ebook, because the story was just dragging by, with seemingly no hope of a resolution. So switching to Kindle, helped me skim through chapters, so that I could just press on!The next book in the series, involves Lily and I don’t think that I can bear it. I shall try another series by the author, before I make a final decision about her.This one just wasn’t for me.

Hearts Entwined

I love how this author develops her characters. They make mistakes and learn and mature just like we do in our own lives. This gives a richness to her stories, and I’ve almost read all her novels now, and I’ve loved each one. Also enjoy the development of relationships over her different stories. It is a pleasure to meet up with old characters and friends and learn how their lives and marriages are progressing. If you do not like this interweaving of stories do not fret as each novel can stand on its own. M.A. Nichols is an author well worth reading.

Enchanting as always!

I just love Ms Nichols' writing! Such a wonderful storyteller and student of human character. Every twist of the tale is a journey through the characters' hearts and brings about a different angle of their personality and the trials they face. I find the length of these books is a perfect fit for a few days worth of reading, or a great afternoon of bingeing some wonderful tales of love triumphing over all! I adore a happy ending, and this author delivers without feeling predictable or sappy. Loved it!