An enthralling, unforgettable story of love and hope featuring dynamic characters.
Many thanks to Shadow Mountain Publishing and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

This book is SO GOOD! It is full of heart, moving, romantic, heartbreaking, heartwarming, and so much more. Whenever I picked up "Windsong Manor", I was whisked back in time, and went on such an emotional journey with this story.

Such a sweet and beautiful cover my goodness!

Julie Wright is such a phenomenal author, whose writing is visceral, full of so much heart, and powerful. Her worldbuidling, storytelling, and characters all jump right off of the page, and I was truly immersed in this story from the first page to the last.

Nora is such a kind-hearted, strong, loving, and brave woman. When her cruel husband dies, Eleanora and kiddos Edward and Lia move to a country estate. Ridley, a stable-master at the estate, is such a sweet and welcoming man who immediately does what he can to help them, and make them feel comfortable and safe.

(Possible Spoilers!)
Nora and Ridley truly bring out the best in each other, and support one another on such a deep level. They help one another begin to heal. Full of tender moments, moments thad had me on the edge of my seat hoping everything would work out okay, secrets, and so much more, this book truly is so powerful and poignant.

If you enjoy Historical Romance, I highly recommend this book! I so look forward to reading what Julie Wright writes next!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Shadow Mountain Publishing for the e-ARC of this book, and to Shadow Mountain Publishing for the beautiful physical ARC as well! All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Please Note: This book deals with some extremely heavy topics.

I thought this was a good book by Julie Wright. I enjoyed the characters and seeing Eleanora and Ridley fall in love even though they thought it was impossible to be together. I also liked how Ridley helped to teach Eleanora’s children how to be good people. I enjoyed this romance and the unexpected things that were revealed at the end.

I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, and or authors.  A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.

The story takes place in the London Countryside in the 1820's. Widow Eleanora Coventry and stable master Ridley Ellis' story. I found this to be a beautiful, well written story with a very good storyline. I was happy to see them get a happy ending with all the ups and downs they went through. The story is well worth reading. I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Such a sweet story of overcoming circumstances for love! Julie does a great job of weaving stories that are not only engaging, but provoke deep emotion.

Oopssssss…I was wondering why this book was still listed in my NetGalley. I thought I had written a review. Good ole adhd strikes again. Mentally checked off before actually completing.

Anywho. I really enjoyed this. The family dynamic of having to take care of a son who takes after his awful father and a daughter who was your dead husband’s with his mistress? THEN a stable master who’s swooning everytime she comes by? Yes to the yes. Yes squared.

A beautiful love story between two people who have been disappointed time and again in life. Honestly who can’t relate?

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for this arc.

Windsong Manor is a sweet Clean Regency romance written by author Julie Wright. I enjoyed that this story had a unique setting and felt with some really hard issues it was nice to stray away from the usual ballroom scenes.

The main characters Nora and Ridley were both really good people in bad situations. I enjoyed their love story and the interactions with the children.

While I liked the premise of this book it was hard for me to get into. There were also quite a few inaccurate/unbelievable details that were distracting.

Windsong Manor was such a beautiful story of family, love, and finding your true self. I instantly loved the main characters Eleanora, AKA Nora and Ridley. They were likable and were both good people in bad situations. It was nice to have a Regency story not always taking place in the ballroom or in a tearoom. I loved how much horses and the stable were part of this story.

The author does a beautiful job writing the children, the sad and terrible situations, and the romance. Nora is portrayed as a woman who finds her strength that she's never had before. Ridley decides to not hide and come out to help others more, even at his own risk of being discovered. I even enjoyed seeing the growth from the children Edward and Lia that went from constantly fighting to showing love and support to one another.

This Proper Romance is clean, some angst intertwined, a few really bad guys, and sweet romance. Julie Wright has written one of her best books ever in the romance category. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

DNF for me. I definitely rode the struggle bus on this one. The premise is sweet, and I love a good romance, but it just felt clunky. Inaccuracies everywhere, the kids talk more adult than the actual adults, and it just felt unpolished. If you can look beyond that, it truly is a sweet story.

Thanks netGalley for the eARC and opportunity to review.

“What’s the point of having money if you can’t be reckless with it now and again?”

That quote really doesn’t have anything to do with the plot of this book, but I liked it and wanted to share it. 😄

Nora’s husband’s deathbed confession threw her for a loop - he admitted he had a daughter with another woman, and he’s demanding she raise her as her own. Add to that his stipulation that his attorney keep watch to make sure their young son is being taught to properly be a baron or else he will be taken away from her, it’s not wonder Nora feels the need to get away from the city. Ridley works in the stable at Windsong Manor, and is perfectly happy to not have the old baron in residence. When he hears the baroness is going to make Windsong Manor her primary home, Ridley thinks it might be time to move on so his secrets can stay secret.

I really enjoyed reading Windsong Manor! I loved how Nora came to be her own woman, despite the trials her late husband threw at her. I liked seeing her relationships with her children evolve, and of course, I liked Nora and Ridley together! This is a really good proper romance book

Windsong Manor by Julie Wright is quite a unique Regency romance! I enjoyed getting to read about aspects of Regency life that I normally don’t get to. I think I would have enjoyed aspects of this story more if I were a parent myself, but this book will definitely appeal to many audiences. 3.5/5 stars

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Widowed Eleanora is left to manage her surly young son and the illegitimate daughter of her deceased husband under the direction of a less than helpful guardian. She takes the children to their country estate in order to gain more control over their future.
There was so much to enjoy in this book: mistaken identity, forbidden love, and a thoughtfully written setting. I struggled a bit with some historical details that were portrayed inaccurately (I was pretty surprised they weren't caught and corrected in edits), but otherwise loved the unique romance for the genre.
Thank you to Shadow Mountain for the gifted copy. All thoughts are my own.

This was a lovely regency novel! I loved the whole premise and was surprised by the twists! Love that! I really enjoyed the characters and descriptions of the manor and surrounding area! Beautiful book!

Windsong Manor is a great read! Historically, in the land of royal peerages, women had few, if any, choices. This story show the strength of the heroine to discover evil and use her title to bring justice and recognition of human worth, regardless of wealth or title. A great love story full of intrigue and victory!

This is another amazing, powerful book from one of my favorite authors. Julie Wright did an exceptional job writing this story. I enjoy books that make me think and make me cry. My heart ached for Eleanor. She had many, many things thrown at her in such a challenging way. But I loved her growth in finding her strength and managing through her struggles. So many wonderful characters. Ridley, to name one I enjoyed immensely.

Thank you to the publisher for the Netgalley approval. All views and opinions expressed are my own.

This was a beautiful story! It was different than many regency romance novels I’ve read. I especially loved Ridley’s talk with Edward about becoming a respectable man. That monologue needs to be shared with boys everywhere! Nora and Ridley’s relationship was sweet and I enjoyed both of their identity journeys. There was mild suspense that kept me even more engaged but not enough to be too stressful. Another successful romance novel for Julie Wright!

A flawed mom who does her best. Eleanora/Nora is a good mother who loves her kids even when they behave poorly. She doesn’t let her lack of skill stop her from trying to help them have a good relationship with each other and learn to be a positive member of society.

Nora is only a young woman, but she has experienced a lot of heartache and loneliness. She was required to marry a much older man who treated her poorly and gives her responsibility for his previously unknown illegitimate daughter Amelia/Lia on his deathbed. He manages to control Nora legally even after he is gone, and she is constantly threatened to lose her young son Edward if she can’t prove she is teaching him well. She moves the family to their country estate which lessens the negative influences of society and introduces them to Ridley, a good man who works in their stables. He teaches the children directly and indirectly how to be kind and Edward to be an effective leader.

You can expect a clean romance, strong characters with secrets, and a happy ending.
Thanks to Shadow Mountain Publishing for an ARC to use for my review.

Thank you, Netgalley , Julie Wright and Shadow Mountain, for the ARC

Windsong Manor, at its core, is about a woman trying to define herself while raising two children on her own. This book is labeled a romance, but the romantic connection feels more similar to a friendly relationship. This connection was further weakened by the constant shift of attention towards the children. At 10 and 7 ( maybe? ) years of age, they have a more expansive vocabulary than I do, which was jarring to read.

All together, I was sucked in with the engaging premise and unique character, but the romance fell flat, and I was left wondering what I was supposed to take away from this story.

This is such a sweet regency romance! I really loved how Nora gets her own second chance after the death of her elderly husband. It was really wonderful to see her seize the opportunity to finally become herself and the woman she wants to be. This is a story full of growth and change in the best way.

*Kisses only
*Mentions of previous abuse

Thank you to Shadow Mountain for my complimentary copy of this book. All opinions here are my own.

Such a great story! It has depth and honesty. I loved that it dealt with hard issues. The characters weren’t just perfectly done. They had flaws. They didn’t live perfect lives. They had hardships and difficulties. Ridley needed to escape a life and Nora was trying to hold her life together. I loved their chemistry and plot! Just overall such a great romance!