A sweet, feel good book.
I loved how the romance was the only thing happening throughout, if we disregard the scheming done by the MMC's mother.
Some might find the book lacking or even boring, however, I thought it was refreshing how the author described the devotion and love the characters had for each other.
To be honest, the storyline felt like the middle part of a book.
Their story started almost abruptly, the MMC saw the FMC once at a ball, and, suddenly, he can't live without her.
I'm usually not a fan of fairy tails and the concept of love conquering everything, but the book was too sweet for me to hate.
It was short, sweet and easy to read.
Overall, I truly enjoyed it.
*I received an ARC of this book through netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review*

Bree Wolf writes heartwarming, full of feelz, historical romance and I have yet to come across a book of hers I didn’t enjoy, How to Live Happily Ever After, is no exception. In this story we have a fun pairing between a handsome earl, and an old spinster (twenty-nine years old, gasp!) who together make for an enticingly happily-ever-after. It’s love at first sight for Grant Barrett, Earl of Wentford — when he lays eyes on Miss Agnes Bottombrook he knows she is the one for him, he will stop at nothing to win her over! 😉

I enjoyed watching these two navigate through their courtship. Grant sets out to woo Agnes, she is shocked by his attentions and sure she is the focus of a wager, She decides Grant must be a scoundrel and is determined to avoid his suit. Thankfully Grant is determined and will not abide the thoughts of not having Agnes 😍 Do these two get their HEA?


4 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


📚I received a review copy from the publisher and have decided to review. All opinions and thoughts are my own. Thank you for the opportunity to read this book. 🦄

Really lovely book. This was my first book by Wolf, and I absolutely adored it. There was just enough of all the ingredients to make a wonderful novel.

Clean romance.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.

Grant found the woman he wants in Agnes. Nothing will stop him from pursuing her and making her realize that they are right for each other. This story was fun.

Thanks. Netgalley. A beautiful story with rich characters and great storytelling with superb dialogue and characters.

How to Live Happily Ever After by Bree Wolf is a story about Grant Barrett, Earl of Wentford, who sees Agnes Bottombrook from across the room at a ball and is smitten by her looks. Agnes, a spinster past her prime, is content with the fate that life has given her. Grant has asked her to dance with him. She obliges him for one dance but wonders why her with so many so much younger than her that would be more than to dance with the Earl. As the dance ends, Grant tells Agnes that he intends to win her and marry him. Agnes thinks he must be mad, or it must be a cruel prank, letting Grant know. What will it take to win her heart? Can he do to get her to marry him? Read How to Live Happily Ever After by Bree Wolf now.
Bridgett R Veltman

Love at First Sight

Some people believe that love at first sight is a myth, but it is more than the stuff of fairytales; it is real. When Grant sees Nessa, he knows she is the one, but now, he must convince her of it. The odds are against him. She believes him a cad. Surely, he is not interested in her, a spinster. Surely, there must be a wager in the works. Then, there is his mother, determined to marry him off to someone of her own choosing. Can Grant convince Nessa to marry him? Can he defy his tyrant mother? This is a delightful story that you can read in one sitting. Even though it is listed as the seventh book in the series, it is best read before the first book. This story does not end on a cliffhanger, but Grant and Nessa’s story continues in “How to Wake a Sleeping Lady,” a lovely and touching tale.

Spinster Insta!

I was smiling all through this engaging short story - there was never really any doubt of the HEA, it was all about enjoying the wonderful tale heading towards it.

I loved Grant's instantaneous certainty that he had found The One on seeing the more retiring spinster Nessa (and that he gave her that lovely new name instead of Agnes), his steadfastness in convincing her of his feelings, and how he whittled away at her fears. Nessa was a great, practical and pragmatic heroine whose resistance to Grant was largely bound up in lack of self-confidence, and the fact that he was younger than her (Yay! Older heroines for the win!). In addition, it was lovely to see Nessa's father's gentle kindliness and support, and how much he valued her.

In summary, my notes about Grant and Nessa say: 'he saw her, understood her – her strengths and her fears – and he loved her'. Just adorable.

This is an honest review in exchange for an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.

There's not much conflict or angst in this book, and I wished there's more external conflict happening in the background to balance out Agnes' warring feelings and thoughts. There's also the annoying repetitive "moss-green eyes" and the hero always saying the heroine's nickname every sentence. I also wished them falling in love with each other happened after a couple of chapters and not in the literal prologue because it takes away the buildup and the excitement on the readers' part when that scene happens. The way Grant knew that he loved Agnes is so unrealistic and it lessens the believability of his feelings and their relationship for me.

What a sweet novella!

I loved historical romances (obvi) and when I requested this one I didn't know that it was a novella. I finished it easily in a couple hours.

The main characters were a great couple. Grant was so devoted to Nessa right away. Nessa was hesitant to believe Grant's intentions were true, but I can relate to her insecurities. Especially for the time period! But she succumbed to her feelings to him and it was nice to see their "happily ever after"

Looking forward to hearing more of their story!

4/5 stars

What a sweet read! Thorne is a self made man and has come to London to find a society wife to help him further his goals. He begins negotiations with Sarah’s father who needs the money Thorne has. Sarah is frightened by Thorne, and her best friend, Christina, is determined to help her out of an engagement.,however, Christina and Thorne are caught behind closed doors. And while it was an innocent encounter, they must marry to avoid scandal. How they come to their HEA is a darling read.

Okay so, I've made this point before, but I don't necessarily like short stories because they are too short to establish a realistic romance. However, I have to say that this short story exceeding expectations, but a large amount of it is due to the fact that I read the extended version of this story, as this is a prequel instead of a sequel. If you want the full story of Nessa and Grant, I would suggest reading the first book in the series, How To Wake A Sleeping Lady. It's a great story.

This whole series is great. Great characters, funny, and romantic. If you like fairytale retellings, I would highly suggest this historical series. You'll not just enjoy a good story but you'll laugh as well and fall in love. This series is great and clean so you don't have to worry about sex, although there are a few choice words, nothing too bad though. Still, read this series, you'll enjoy each and every character and you may learn a few things along the way,

I loved this book. , I was not sure I could ever like either of the two characters or see them together. Then I got sucked in. The character development was fantastic and the between the two main characters was amazing. I could not put this book down.. I cannot wait for the next book!

This Instalove historical romance wasn't really my thing. The story had no plot other than the repeat proposals by him from his instant love and her repeat rejections based on her cynicism (which, come on, makes sense). I guess I just couldn't enjoy this for what it was. I did enjoy one of the final scenes where she speaks her mind to the dowager countess. Too bad her son couldn't have done so sooner. #netgalley #howtolivehappliyeverafter

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and I am voluntarily reviewing it.

OMGoodness! Talk about a young alpha male proposing marriage upon meeting his soul-mate for the first time! Grant is a young earl attending a ball. He glances about and spies the woman that is meant to be his! Agnes Bottombrook is a twenty-nine year old spinster. She is firmly on the shelf as they say. She has noticed the young earl before but he is staring at her. After he approaches her, he dances with her and proposes marriage! Talk about being shocked! Agnes doesn't believe it. She knows that the young earl must be playing with her. He must have been challenged by his friends to led her on.

Grant has his work cut out for him. Not only to get Nessa (his pet name for Agnes) to believe him but his mother firmly has her eyes sight on a duke's daughter for him.

This is a very sweet, clean romance (a few kisses). It would be appropriate for all ages.

Miss Agnes Bottombrook is 29 years old, a spinster, with no prospects. Grant, the Earl of Wentford, takes one look at her at a ball and immediately knows that "she is the one". That Agnes or Nessa as he calls her is the one that will complete him.
Bree Wolf has written a delightful story about love at first sight. Cupid's arrow only struck Grant. He has his work cut out to convince Nessa to accept his proposal. Nessa thinks he is just fulfilling a wager or bet. Then there is also the obstacle of Grant's mother, who has her own ideas of who Grant should marry.
I very much enjoyed the story, and highly recommend it.

Love at first site...for Grant anyway! This sweet, funny, kind young Earl sees Agnes across the ballroom floor and falls in love! Agnes is 29 and "on the shelf." She doesn't believe Grant is for real! Nessa, as Grant calls her, believes he is playing a game or betting and turns away from his first proposal! The story is so sweet, meddling mothers, a cousin, an engagement...this little novella is delightful!
I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. This is my honest review...you'll enjoy it!

Across a crowded room!

A persistent suitor and the unbelieving recipient of such pursuit. A twisted romance if you will. Miss Agnes Bottombrook at the ripe old age of twenty-nine firmly believes she’s on the shelf. When Grant Barrett, Earl of Wentford, spies Agnes across the ballroom his heart is irrevocably pierced by Cupid’s arrow. Unfortunately the woman he’s fixed upon is so sceptical about anyone wanting to court her, she believes he’s either pursuing her for a joke or a wager.
I did like Agnes’ father who is most delightfully encouraging. On the other hand, Wentford’s mother is the schemer we all love to dislike.
A charming fluff and bubble story where we’re treated to Agnes’ meanderings and doubts, as we wait in the wings willing Agnes to see the treasure, the HEA she could have, that Wentford would be.
Of course there are reasons why Nessa (as Wentford has charmingly dubbed her) not only is suspicious of Wentford’s attentions, but her belief that to love only leads to suffering. It’s here I really appreciated Mr. Bottombrook. Wentford just has to conquer Agnes’ fears and misgivings—and his mother! Mind you I do appreciate that Wentfords a bit over the top, rushing his fences as it were. But us readers can be in no doubt that we are being robustly pointed down the HEA tunnel. Just look at the title and the series names!

A Dragonblade ARC via NetGalley

When cupid's arrow hits it's target, there is nothing that can stand in the way. Or can it? A reluctant spinster?

He saw her across the dance floor and instantly knew that she was the one he would marry. He didn't know who she was but he immediately went over to ask her to dance.

She knew she would never marry. Why would any man marry her? She was old.... But then he danced with her and made some rather insane declarations!

A delightful, lighthearted romance that warms the heart.

Agnes Bottombrook still attends the soirées and balls, but at age twenty-nine this is going to be the last year. Looks are not everything and it should be the person inside that makes for an interesting partner. However, society is only geared towards looks and advantageous alliances.
Lord Wentford spots Agnes and he just knows that she is the one. When he asks her for a dance, she refuses him at first. Relenting for one dance and it his undoing. He knows that he is going to marry her and when he tells her this, she thinks it is part of a prank. Agnes has nothing to do with Lord Wentford, but he is persistent. Society and his mother are not happy about his choice.
Society even today can be judgmental to those who are different.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and seeing how the author was able to circumvent certain societal pitfalls.

I received a free advanced copy from NetGalley and these are my willingly given thoughts and opinions.