This is an awesome story. The last one of the series it has
been a joy to read.
Athena was once an outspoken hoyden. Robert has learned to hate her.
Can these two find love

The 5th and final Novella in the Townsbridge series. We now get to the baby in the family. Athena is all grown up, but even though she is a beauty, the Ton hasn’t forgotten the fourteen year old who broke up a wedding to announce her brother is in love with the bride. Who happens to be the grooms best friend (1st in series).
At a house party Athena finds out that she is within a hour from Robert, the jilted groom of 6 years ago. Determined to apologize, she sneaks out to do just that. Guilt over the lost of friendships and Robert still angry at the embarrassment made Athena even more determine to see Robert, who refuses to see her.
Finally giving up he meets her with one thing in mind, to kick her out of his home. The annoying child is now a women and Robert has conflicting feelings.
Love the interaction between the two characters. Great that you can get a great read in a few hours. The ending ties all the happily ever after together.

Cute story, I love books with strong women and the men that don’t try to change them. This book is part of a series but you don’t have to read the rest to know what’s going on.I enjoyed this book and would recommend it . Thanks netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

4 stars

Not a bad romance. As it's the end of the series I think it was a good way of seeing old characters and tying up odd ends. I missed out as I haven't read any of the others! It was clean romance and the character of the heroine. Athena was well drawn. I felt Robert was a bit two dimensional. He tended to want to 'take care' of our heroine, who to me seemed fine on her own. I like a bit of passion so I probably won't search for the rest of the series but I think this book was worth reading.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

An Unexpected Temptation was a pleasant read. The characters were likable and relatable. Although the plot had to move along a bit quicker than usual because it is a novella, the problem and the character development was believable and enjoyable to read. If you are looking for a nice quick read this book is a good choice.

If I could, I'd actually give this 3.5 stars. It's a super quick little read, which is good. Partially because it's so short, it felt like the story was rushed. I wish the characters and their relationship would have had more time to develop, although it seems like they were both peripheral to previous novellas in the series and it might help to have read all of the others. There was also a fair bit about "taming" the female protagonist, something that always squicks me out in romance novels. Overall, it was fun and light reading for a gloomy evening.

Simply a lovely story of scandal, growth, forgiveness and love. Robert and Sophie show the world how to move forward from mistakes made by them and to them,

This was a true romance and I loved it.

I really enjoyed this book by Sophie Barnes. It is the last book in the series called the Townsbridges. When I read the book before this, I had to read this book. This is about Athena who 6 years ago stood up in church during Robert’s wedding to stop it from happening because Robert’s bride was in love with her brother. After this incident, Robert did not want anything to do with any of the Townsbridges. Athena always felt guilty how she told Robert the bad news but never had a chance to apologize. Athena and her family were staying for the holidays at a house party and she realized she was close to where Robert lives, so she decides to pay him a visit to apologize. When Robert sees her, he was angry, still hurt, then realized she grew up, then had feelings for her. Athena did not know or understand what she was feeling. I finished this book in one afternoon because the writing was so smooth, I could not wait to finish it. I have liked all Sophie Barnes books I have read, and this is no exception.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley for my honest opinion.

I know it is a novella, so it is going to be short. And I know we have already been introduced to these characters in previous stories. But it was just boring once you finish the first part. I had high hopes, but the hero falls in love with the heroine immediately. The heroine apparently has no idea what sexual attraction is, so she is confused. The hero immediately gets permission to court and of course she says yes. The only drama is will he or won't he show up at the wedding. Very little happens in this story, so I would suggest it only if you want to finish out the family tree.

My most anticipated book from the Townsbridge series. I’ve loved the character of Athena in the past four books, so I was very much looking forward to her story. In thiis novella we get to know Robert (who was in the first book) a little better, also. I was hoping for more spunk from Athena & maybe more humor, I know she’s older now but still. Robert was definitely better than the first time we met him and I’m glad that he finally got his HEA. The epilogue was very satisfying! Overall, I enjoyed this collection of novellas and I can’t wait to check out Sophie’s full length novels.

*Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an arc in exchange for an honest review .

Book five in a series of novellas.
Alethea Townsend stops the wedding of Robert Carlisle. It still bothers her so six years later she wants to apologize. She gets trapped at his estate in a blizzard.
Quick, fun read, likeable characters.
Get to revisit Townsend family.

I have loved this whole series! Athena are Robert's story was by far the best. She destroyed his wedding years ago, when they meet once again, Robert soon discovers Athena has turned into the woman he wants for the rest of his life. Readers will love this book.

I haven’t read the other books in this series, but it was ok as a standalone.

I really enjoyed this enemies to friends to “he wants more but she is unsure of her feelings” storyline. It was cute and short.

I’ll look into other books by this author.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ebook copy in exchange for an honest review.

I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher, via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.

The fifth and final Townsbridge book, An Unexpected Temptation sees the youngest Townsbridge sibling, Athena, find her own love, in a rather unexpected place. When she was 14, she spoke up at the wedding of a close family friend, Robert Carlisle, now the Marquess of Darlington, and was the catalyst for his bride jilting him, and running of with his best friend, Athena's older brother. Since then, Robert has cut all ties with the family, but Athena will not give up trying to apologise. When her and the family are spending Christmas at the neighbouring estate, Athena decides to sneak off to Robert's home, and apologise in person, once and for all. And when the weather draws in, and she is marooned, alone, with him, he starts to reconsider everything he thought. The young rascal he once knew has become a beautiful hellion, and Robert is now thinking it's time for him to settle down, and with Athena.

This book was only the third I've read by this author, and in this series, but it is definitely my favourite. The trope of friends to lovers, even if they've been estranged for some time, is a favourite of mine, and the sheer chemistry and affection between Athena and Robert was phenomenal. I simply devoured this book, and with the way both main characters grew and developed into a couple, and overcame so many difficulties, I was enthralled. A perfect ending, and everything I could've asked for!

I couldn't wait for Athena's story. We've watched her grow up thru out the different books of the Townsbridge series. She was the vibrant, no nonsense, most untraditional hoyden, who the ton looked down upon.
Ironically, of all her siblings, Althena's story is the most traditional of courtships. I loved the irony also in her choice of a husband, Robert. 6 years previous, at the age of 14, she stood up in church and stopped Robert's wedding,when she announced his fiancee was in love with her brother.
They reconnect after 6 years and the attraction between them is instantaneous.
I liked the irony in this story but I also felt Athenas story should have been more adventurous as she was.
I did love the way Robeet treated her with kidd gloves, allowing her to understand the feelings she was experiencing for the first time.
4 1/2 stars rounded up to 5
I want to thank Netgalley for the chance to review this book.

I couldn't wait to read Athena's story. It was a good book but could have been longer. Athena wants to make amends with Robert. She goes out of her way to try and do it. Robert is not receptive at all. Athena doesn't give up and so the tale begins. I would read it again.

Athena Townsbridge wants to apologize to Robert Carlisle, Earl of Langdon. Six years ago when she was fourteen, she stopped his wedding. His bride really loved her brother. Since then he has refused any offer of reconciliation. Athena's made up her mind to apologize. For two days she's stranded at his house in a snowstorm, Robert realizes he loves her and is determined to court her. Her love and trust will be put to the test. The last book of the Townsbridge siblings is just a entertaining as the rest.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Athena stopped Robert's wedding several years ago because her brother was in love with the woman. Athena came to apologize to Robert for destroying the wedding. They are both trapped together when a snow storm comes and Athena grows to love Robert. I enjoyed the cast of characters and the chemistry between Robert and Athena.

Both Athena and Robert are unexpectedly tempted when they meet up after six years. Athena had drastically changed Robert’s life by her past action. Robert has to forgive her and she has to follow her heart. I received an ARC from NetGalley for my honest review.

This was an easy read involving a sweet romance with a happy ever after ending. My one complaint would be that it was short. But Loved it
Thank you NetGalley