Thanks to NetGalley and Hera Books for this ARC.

This is a modern-day take on Jane Austen's Emma and regency romance/dating. The book had Bridgerton vibes, but I think it fell a little flat and wasn't as much of a romantic comedy as I was hoping. There are quite a few characters/points of view and it did become confusing to keep up with the story. That being said, this is a cute book if you are looking for a regency romance with a modern-day twist!

What an unusual take on a classic Austenian trope!!! A Season of Love was formatted in a style I have NEVER seen before in writing!! It has the same format as movies like Love Actually and Valentine’s Day (which are some of my favorite movies)!!! There are multiple groups (familial, friendly, and romantic) that all intertwine in one way or another! Not only did I love this book for its’ original formatting BUT the format of this book gives the reader QUADRUPLE the amount of characters to love AND 4x the amount of relationships to see grow, be intrigued in, and wonder the question of “Will they or won’t they?”
Another amazing aspect of this book is that the market for books with aspects of Jane Austeness/Bridgeton is large!!! With that fact in mind, you could possibly think that this book would not be worth the time, compared to all the others…BUT with the plot twists, the modern day representation, the unusual format/style of the book, and the wonderful writing, I can sincerely say that this book is at the top of my Regencyeske themed books! It had aspects/shoutouts to some of my favorite classic authors such as Jane Austen, Emily Brontë, Charlotte Brontë, etc AND a modern twist! It’s like combining modern times with a regency era concept! If you have ever wondered what a modern day person with their modern day problems would be like in a Jane Austen book, then this is definitely a great option for you!! What modern day person hasn’t wished for the opportunity of going to a modern day Season??? Where and when is the real life Season??

I found the premise of this book to be intriguing, but unfortunately that was all it was that I found intriguing about this book.

I may admittedly have struggled with finding myself enjoying this book as I am not the biggest fan of Jane Austen's novels, and this was a retelling (as such) of Emma.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC to read and review

I liked this book, but didn't love it.
It was cute and funny. I just wasn't a huge fan of how it was written.
3 stars.

I tried a dating app for a hot minute before I met my husband. But it really wasn’t for me. I ended up meeting my husband one night when I was at a bar, trying to (ok forcing) be social.

What if instead of an app, you could sign up for an immersive old fashioned dating experience? When Emma Love’s mother retires, she takes the reins and steps up to run the family dating agency. The agency is a Jane Austen-style Regency Season full of fun events including a grand ball, and outdoor picnic. Emma is single, and plans on staying that way, but how does it look for the matchmaker to not be in a match? The Season is comprised of 8 events that aims to mingle the participants and encourage them to make deep connections that lead to love. As the season unfolds, Emma finds herself not only struggling, but also falling for the one person she never thought she would.

I disagree that this was a romantic comedy. I didn’t really see any humor in it, I’ve seen other reviews where they thought it was funny so maybe I’m just not funny…I don’t know. However, this was a great romance albeit a little messy at times. I loved the matches that were made and the way we got to know the characters. There are a lot of characters to keep track of though! Overall, this is a solid, well written romance. If you love Jane Austen, you will enjoy this one.

This one is coming right after the holidays on January 12th, 2023. Thank you so much to @netgalley and the publisher @hera_books, Hera Books, for my advanced e-arc in exchange for this honest review. This is a great read.

So this cover was very appealing to me and I was intrigued at a modern day “regency season” type of story. However, I personally did not connect with the writer’s writing style. I think there was too much exposition for me in the beginning and it didn’t flow as well for me.

I don’t think this book is poorly written, I just think it ended up not being my type of reading.

Thank you for the opportunity to review and admittedly I DNF it.

There was just something about this book - I couldn’t put it down, which totally surprised me. It has been SO long since I read a book with several character arcs and storylines, and I’m shocked at how invested I got in all of them! I mean, it skilfully included several tropes - second chance romance, fake dating, even surprise pregnancy! I was also delighted when I finished and realised it’s kind of the start of a series?!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this eARC!

I really enjoyed this take on Emma by Jane Austen. There's so many adaptions that they can start to feel bland, but I like the personality and banter between the characters. I will say that it felt a little fuzzy and confusing at times because there are multiple POVs, but overall I did enjoy this story.

I really enjoyed this modern take on Jane Austin’s Emma. The book was very enjoyable I found that I couldn’t put it down!

This book was labeled as a laugh out loud rom com, and that's exactly what it was! It felt like a movie in the best way and I could easily fly through the story.

Thank you, Hera Books, for the advance reading copy.

This is a fun read! I love Jane Austen and this reflects so much in this romcom!

The writing is good, fun to read. The characters are lively and interesting. The chemistry is there and it sparks.

I would say the book lives up to the blurb.
The plot works well with how the story progresses and how the characters turned out to be. Emma be okay I say!

Needed some crazy laughs. Needed a feel good romcom. I got it all from this book.

If you’ve never read Jane Austen before, you’ll love this story. For me, I still enjoyed it, but as it was loosely based on Austen’s novels, I could tell certain characters would end up together, and what issues they’d have, which kind of spoilt the mystery, and in other cases the changes were too drastically different (several lgbt relationships) to keep it in the style of Austen lovers. If the author changed the names of the characters I’d have enjoyed this book much more, yet as it stands if felt as though she had her own story to tell, but felt the need to cash in on Austen to see copies of her book, which isn’t cool. So overall, if you’re not an Austen lover, or if you like LGBT books, go for it, if you’re a true Jane Austen fan, don’t bother as it’ll frustrate you.

I liked the Regency Theme, I just wasn’t convinced by the romance, and I found the structure overall to just be a little bit messy, which I think was because of the multiple POVS. It’s definitely worth a read if you like Emma adaptations, but it wasn’t my fave.

I enjoyed this book a lot.
Emma Love is trying to revitalise her mother's dating agency by adding an old fashioned twist - A season, where people meet potential partners face to face, eschewing the digital dating app and going to actual conversations and fun instead. Will it work? Will everyone get paired off?
There are four couples in this story - Annie, Lydia and Jane - all of whom are Emma's clients and Emma herself. They all get their own stories, complete with happy endings.
There's a definite Bridgerton vibe to the Season - even before the Regency ball at the finale. There's even a gossip mag about the people involved in the Season. So if you wanted Bridgerton vibes with Gossip Girl scenarios, this is the perfect book for you.
I look forward to the next Season!

A thoroughly enjoyable mix of 21st century dating and the Ton.
Emma, matchmaker, has set up an 8 week matchmaking/dating season modeled after the past when true connections, chaperones, and extravagant events were king.
The book follows multiple couples all of whom have unique love experiences and many of whom have overlapping or connected stories.
It was enjoyable from start to finish and I would love an extended story of what comes next. 4-4.5 stars

A story about dating in 21 century . Emma is a matchmaker and wants to make her business more successful . She wants to host a Regency style Season but she is not very sure if she can make it work . I liked the stories of the three school teachers .
I received this book from net galley and the publisher as an ARC. Thank you! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I really enjoyed this book. I didn’t plan on finishing reading it in one day, but I did. I found the characters to be relatable- every reader will find a connection to one of the characters, whether it be to Emma- the hard worker who never thinks of her own needs, Josh- pining over the one who got away, Lydia- afraid of commitment, Jane- afraid of letting others see her for her she really is, and Annie- not wanting to hurt others in her life which was keeping herself from being happy. I loved the way Ally Sinclair brought elements of Jane Austen and Flair of Bridgestone into a funny romance. I loved it.