Miss Weston's Wager

by Ashtyn Newbold

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A forgotten past, an impossible wager, and a second chance.

Despite her every effort, Harriett Weston cannot forget the boy she once loved—or the day she banished him from her life forever. Trapped in a wager with her matchmaking sister, she can no longer avoid William forever. She is required to endure three meetings with him, the beginnings of a courtship that could easily undo the determination of her carefully guarded heart.

Matters are further complicated when an opportunity arises for Harriett to go to London for the upcoming season, and William’s return to Brighton leaves him injured and unable to remember his past. When Harriett is credited for saving his life, William is drawn to her, believing that she can help him unravel the mysteries of his lost memory. Even his lost memories of her.

When a wicked force tries to keep them apart, can Harriett and William overcome regret, find courage, and claim a second chance at love?

Don’t miss this installment in Brides of Brighton, a sweet regency romance series. Each story stands alone, but are best enjoyed when read in the order below:

A Convenient Engagement

Marrying Miss Milton

Romancing Lord Ramsbury

Miss Weston’s Wager

An Unexpected Bride

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Book Details

Genre

Historical Romance

Subgenre

Regency (1811–1820)

Series

Brides of Brighton • Book 4

Audience

Adult

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

1 None

Violence

2 Mild

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

2 Mild

Publication Date

April 9, 2019

Language Versions

English

Fiction Form

Novel

Delightful Dialogue for an Amusing Reluctant Romance

Ashtyn found a wonderful way to create an intriguing situation. As playmates Harriet’s sister and best friend are mystified as to why Harriet and William had abruptly stopped being friends. Reading the book before this one explains why Grace and Harriet made a wager. This is a series best read in order to really understand the motivation of the characters. Years ago William saved Harriet’s life. In this story, she saves his life many years after they stopped talking to one another. Now he has amnesia so she thinks she will escape the requirements of the wager. Fun and fascination affect her beyond her expectations. Absolutely loved this book.

Fantastic little novel

A young lady feeling very lonely after her sister left her to marry. Prior to the sister's wedding, they make a wager, HarriettLoses and to see her long lost friend of her childhood. This Male friend has an accident coming home and falls from his horse. He recovers physically but his memory is gone. He doesnt remember anything even his family and friends. He still fancies Miss Harriett Weston and enjoys her company. Can he remember what when on prior to the accident? Well written, colorful characters. This writer can take u a different place and time, even a different world. Very good book to transport mind back into history, culture. A truly sweet, good hearted read.

Wonderful story but flaws abound

The author creates enchanting stories but lacks an attention to detail for continuity. I blame her editors for that. She needs a completely new editing team.The beginning of the book talks about lilacs and how they are out of season and the bushes dormant in the fall, yet William gives her a bouquet of them shortly after. Lilacs are not strong enough to even be imported, much less in the early 1800's. Other details like this are flubbed thru the entire series of books not to mention the large amount of textual errors in formatting and paragraphing, you vs your, etc. The stories are wonderful and I enjoyed reading them, but would have enjoyed them so much more if the editors had done their job.

Absolutely Adorable Romance

After meeting Harriett in her sister’s story, "Romancing Lord Ramsbury," I was eager to see how her romance played out, especially after it was set up so perfectly. I’m glad I read the precursor book after this one was already released so that I have to wait to find out what happens. Goodness, "Miss Weston’s Wager" was both adorable and heartbreaking. I’ve never read a romance with an amnesia plot, nor have I read very many stories featuring a second chance for love. Those two tropes combined with a childhood-friends-to-lovers romance made for a thoroughly enjoyable story.I liked Harriett, but goodness, I fell in love with William. He was just so adorable—so happy, kind, optimistic, and thoroughly endearing. (Not to mention he's a painter. How cute is that?) I loved watching him and Harriett rekindle their friendship and fall in love all over again, despite Harriett's stubborn resistance. Their romance was woven with frequent flashbacks from their fun and imaginative childhood, as well as the events that caused them to separate, which helped us get a complete picture of their relationship. I loved seeing how time, friendship, and love were able to heal the hurts of these characters' past in order to create forgiveness and another chance for love for them; the message about living in the present rather than the past was especially touching. Both Harriett and William experienced such a lovely growth and transformation, all set against the lovely Brighton seaside setting.While Harriett clung to her dreams of marrying for wealth and title over love a bit too long (seriously, if William was in love with me, nothing would keep me from him!), and the meddling of William’s over-protective mother was annoying, overall Miss Weston’s Wager was delightful. This is definitely one of my favorites by this author. So cute and sweet.

I will read everything this author writes!

Ashtyn Newbold has quickly become a favorite author of mine! Her Regency stories never cease to captivate or entertain me, and her ability to consistently tug at my heartstrings always leaves me aching to read another one of her books, then another, and another. She knows how to spin enchanting, memorable stories with heroes that will leave you swooning! This book was no exception! William was all you could want in a hero. Sweet, forgiving, funny, kind and a great friend. No, he's not perfect of course, but I thought he was perfect for Harriett. I really enjoyed reading Harriett's story after being introduced to her in Romancing Lord Ramsbury. While reading this book I was torn between wanting to finish the book because I wanted to know what happened, and not wanting to finish it because I was loving every word and I didn't want to say goodbye to the characters! This will definitely be on my reread list! I've read several books by this author and I have come to find, (in my opinion) that she is a master storyteller in the Regency genre. Her books are the perfect blend of all you could want in a great regency story: sweet romance, a well written story, memorable characters that you'll love, an interesting storyline, lots of laughs, swoony kisses, and of course a happily ever after. I will read everything Newbold writes! I've been so impressed with her work, and I know now that each time I pick up one of her books that I'm going to get a fantastic story that will make me feel all the feels! Oh!... And is it bad that I've come to "crave" her books? Like, if it's been too long since I read one then I start to miss or crave them! I will definitely keep coming back to her books over and over again. So, to the author: PLEASE keep the stories coming!