This is an awesome collection featuring the Townsbridge siblings. I enjoyed reading about each and every one of them and the scandals that brought them to love. The series begins with the two Townsbridge parents that start it all and and follows through with the children. The storylines were all artfully crafted with well defined characters and kept me hooked until I finished. I had to pace myself as I wanted to read all in one sitting! A collection of entertaining stories that will keep you smiling and reading for hours. This is truly a gem of a collection and if you love Regency romances, you definitely will want to add this to your collection!

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Love that the six novellas are in one collection. I had read the last three and after reading how is all began I enjoyed rereading them again. It starts with the parents, Lord Townsbridge and finding true love. Five children later and they each have their own love story. Each one is different and they all have issues to deal with. Sweet stories all! Truly a wonderful read.
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“Once Upon a Trowbridge”, the prequel in this compilation was a quick and enjoyable read. A marriage secured by their parents, Miss Margaret Hollyoak and George Townsbridge are headed for the alter. Although there is angst between the main characters, for all purposes Lord Townsbridge is seen as a kind person but clearly misread by Miss Hollyoak. The H/h are likeable people stubborn in their own ways. I loved the banter between the two and how they allowed their relationship to slowly build to one of love.

“When Love Leads to Scandal” is one novella that I totally liked in this series. What do you get when the groom is always absent and a best friend who is left to be attentive to the bride…undeniable attraction and love? Charles Townsbridge knows he should not want the affections of his best friend’s bride but when he and Lady Bethany find themselves drawn together too many times under unavoidable circumstances…the growing passion they feel gets in the way of friendship and duty.

“Lady Abigail’s Perfect Match”...Lady Abigail and James Townsbridge get caught in a compromising position in the wrong room and the wrong time in which consequences lead to scandal and marriage of inconvenience. Abby believes James to be a stuck up gentleman and James believes Abby to a pomp and circumstance lady in society. Unfortunately, misperceptions they have towards one another gives them an opportunity to explore their faults and lead them on a path to understanding and growing love.

“A Duke for Miss Townsbridge” …Sarah Townsbridge has been offered a chance of a lifetime. Having had an offer of marriage from the Matthew Donovan, the Duke of Brunswick you would think she would jump at the chance; however she turns down his proposal and seeks to finding out move about this elusive Duke that lives next door. Matthew loves his reclusive life…one that has him broken inside and never wanting his heart to experience love again…that is until he must have Sarah no matter what the cost. When they decide to spend time together, the walls that Matthew has carefully constructed to protect his heart slowly falls when Sarah offers him love.
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“An Unexpected Temptation”…The last story in this compilation that deals with Athena Townsbridge. Having regretted ruining the marriage of Robert Carlisle, the Marquess of Darlington, she sets out to make wrongs right. It is unfortunate that upon meeting Robert who has been in seclusion for six years, a blizzard traps the two together and in the process, they grown to understanding one another. Misery loves company…I think not because the company they share leads them to a lovely relationship and one of love.

I totally loved every story compiled in “The Townbridge’s Series”. They were entertaining and delightful reads. I especially love the tropes of where you had enemies to lovers, friends to lovers, love at first sight, and love in different social classes. Loveable reads that I recommend.

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Lovely collection of stories that focuses on a whole family. Every story is charming. Each character, even if it is for a few pages only, is well written.
An entirely cosy read.

A delightful series of stories about the Townsbridge family and how they fell in love with their soulmates. I particularly liked Charles’ story in When Love Leads To Scandal. I received an ARC from NetGalley for my honest review.

This collection is great fun--a perfect sampler box of confections! Each bite-size novella was full of humor, charming characters, and sweetness. The prose is brisk and clever and makes for a very light, entertaining diversion that is easy to pick up and come back to whenever the reader is in need of a smile.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!

Soooo I got this book just to read the prequel.... AND for the joy of reading all of these amazing stories again in the full context. I adore these books and the amazing characters of the Townsbridge family. DO NOT MISS THIS SERIES folks. Each story is unique. Each couple is unique. My favorite is the last one as we tie off loose ends with a loving bow as Athena and Robert find love, unexpectedly in each other. I have read each one of Sophie Barnes books that I can get my hands on. Grab this series in one-fell-swoop. Grab a glass of your fav and settle on down for an outstanding saga. Full 5 stars from me for depth of characters, exciting plots, and moving romance!!!

I decided to read James & Abigail's story because the theme of enemies-to-lovers appealed to me. While I understand that the book is a collection of short-stories, I really feel that the length of the story contributed to my average rating. I did not think that the reason given for their initial animosity was convincing. Instead, it came across as the author desperately trying to engineer a hateful relationship that would add some necessary drama and tension. Because their story was so short, the author did not have enough time to really develop rich characters worthy of our sympathy or chastisement. Consequently, I did not feel moved by the characters' adversities or elated at their fortunes. In fact, I barely knew anything about them. My recommendation for the author would therefore be to write longer stories. She has brilliant ideas but constrains herself in limiting them to four chapters.

I had read the later books as singles and was so happy to get to go back to the beginning to read the earlier stories (and to reread the later ones). As I was reading these again I realized why I love these stories - the characters actually talk to one another. Sure there are misunderstandings and hurt feelings at times, but rather than what often happens in these types of stories these characters talk through their problems and never lose faith in one another.

George & Margaret - Even though neither was exactly excited to be thrown together by their parents they kept open minds and were willing to give each other a chance (George was much more willing at the beginning, but Margaret comes around). She insults his pride and he wants to go off in a huff, but he listens to her concerns and she apologizes for expecting the worst of him.

Charles & Bethany - It was obvious right from the beginning that these two were meant for another. This being a romance story you know they are going to end up together, so the real enjoyment comes from finding out how that comes to be. I know I should have felt bad for Robert in all of this, but he was so awful to Bethany and his willingness to keep her from finding actual happiness made me just fine with how things ended up.

James & Abigail - Another story where a misunderstanding could have ended everything before it really got going, but was saved by characters who actually communicate and listen to one another. This story definitely took a turn I was not expecting. This event showed how much James truly loved Abigail and how much she had come to trust and love him. This story was tied for my favorite in the series.

William & Eloise - A tale of different classes told in a sweet, wonderful way. Of course you want to smack William when he basically offers to fund her culinary school dreams if she basically becomes his mistress (the conversation about this with his parents made me love them even more). I would have preferred Eloise hang around and have it out with him, but him having to go in search of her added just the right amount of drama to their story.

Sarah & Matthew - This is tied for my favorite of the stories. Sarah's refusal to give up on Matthew and to really care about his happiness made her my favorite of the women in the series. And Matthew wrestling with his growing feelings for her and overcoming his past trauma added depth to the story and him as a character. As with William, I so strongly wanted to smack Matthew upside the head when he runs away after the wedding - I may have smiled just a little when Charles punched him in the jaw. The reunion between Sarah and Matthew was perfect and showed they are on their way to a very happy life together.

Athena & Robert - A perfect conclusion to the series as it ties up a loose end from 2nd book in the series and shows how much Athena had grown as a character. This is especially clear when she refuses to believe the worst of him at the end and yells at her brother for even suggesting that Robert might have done something to hurt her.

Epilogue - I love knowing just a little more about characters after their stories end, so this epilogue was very much appreciated. I loved hearing about the future generations of this family (and would definitely be interested in some stories about them as adults).

Interesting series on the Towbridges. The prequel is fun start to the siblings stories. Full review soon. Just started….