𝖇𝖊𝖆𝖚𝖙𝖎𝖋𝖚𝖑 𝖙𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖌𝖘 𝖇𝖞 𝖊𝖒𝖎𝖑𝖞 𝖗𝖆𝖙𝖍

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Thank you @hambrightpr for inviting me to read this lovely book. 📖☕️

Take Bridgerton and make it hella spicy with why choose? You know what hell ya. 🥵💅🏼

I didn’t know what to expect going into this book, but I ate up every word and page. I hate comparing books but I loved Bridgerton, it’s what actually brought me back into reading as an adult. And Beautiful Things is the perfect example on how my tastes have changed since. 🤌🏼

Rosalie was the perfect FMC, she was not going to back down on herself. And was not going to conform to the whims of society. The men were scrumdiddlyumptious too, though I will say Burke is my favorite atm. 🤭

Read if you love:

🌷Regency Romance
🌷Why Choose - Multiple Suitors
🌷Slow Burn
🌷Court Drama
🌷Headstrong FMC
🌷Historical Romance

“𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙚,”
“𝘕𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘬𝘦.”

And even though I have a few arcs to read I’m immediately jumping into book two because that cliffhanger was intense. And I need immediate answers and solutions. 😂🤣

The clever flirtatious Rosalie finds herself in a bit of a pickle with three men in this Regency Romance that has a bit of spice. It's an entertaining one that skews a bit from the genre and know that there is more modern language than in the classic ones. That said, it's a fun romp of a summer read. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.

I’m no stranger to regency romance and this was incredibly well written. Add to it that it is a why choose and it was perfection.

I loved all of these characters so much. I often find I love the male main characters and at best like the FMC. This was not the case with Rosalie. I loved her just as much as the guys.

She was such an amazingly strong but kind woman who knew exactly what she wanted and she wasn’t willing to compromise or be made to feel shame for it.

I love all of the guys but Burke has such a special place on my heart. Against societies expectations he has found a family who loves him and supports him and in return he is incredibly loyal. But he is always cognizant of his birth and it holds him back from achieving his full potential. However he holds nothing back when it comes to his feeling for Rosalie and I love him so much for it.

I love the friendship the guys have and how glad they are to have Tom home with them. Watching him relearn to flirt with Rosalie was so much fun. But watching him struggle with his insecurities and pining for his first love made me want to strangle him.

James was the most relatable to me. Rosalie was right when she called him Atlas. He is shouldering the weight of his family’s responsibilities while trying to corral his wastrel of a brother and it shows in how much he tried to control everything including denying his attraction to Rosalie.

The banter, tension, and spice was everything I could have hoped for. This book was a bit of a slow burn while the foundation for all of the relationships is being built but it quickly takes off in the next book.

Beautiful Things is a refreshing twist on Regency romance with a delicious modern edge. I wasn’t expecting a reverse harem set in the early 1800s, but Emily Rath makes it work with great dialogue, romantic tension, and a FMC who knows exactly what she wants (even if she’s still figuring out how to get it).

Rosalie is a fabulous main character. She's clever, independent, and genuinely easy to root for. Watching her navigate the tangled web of high society, social expectations, and three very different (and very swoony) love interests kept me turning the pages.

That said, some of the modern language and behavior occasionally pulled me out of the historical setting. There’s also a cliffhanger ending, which I don’t mind, but definitely wasn’t expecting in a Regency romance!

Still, the tension, chemistry, and relationships made this a quick and fun read. If you’re a fan of why-choose romance and don’t mind some historical liberties, Beautiful Things is a unique and spicy treat. I can’t wait to see what happens in book two!

If you're a fan of Bridgerton but have thought hey, this could use some more peppers on the heat level- this is the book for you. It's a slower burn to start, because regency romance and all that, so there will be saucy glances and some light touches... but trust when I say the spice will get you. I mean, it's reverse harem so... you know. 3 men are better than 1 and all that. So fun. So very messy. I loved every second. The ending was DRAMA and I can't wait to see how it all plays out in book 2!

You completely had me at reverse harem regency romance! Parts of this were really fun and enjoyable and anytime there's a marriage mart i'm entertained. I didn't expect this to be a continuous series so I kind of expected a little more action for such a long book. I found 2 of the love interests to be a little hard to differentiate but I liked the FMC and i'm interested to continue the series and see what all these men get up to!

Thank you to Kensington Books, NetGalley and Hambright PR for the ARC <3

This Regency romance was such a fun surprise! It’s definitely not the kind of Regency I grew up reading, this one is a spicy, why choose romance, and I absolutely loved it.

Set during a house party, the story follows a heroine who is a breath of fresh air. She’s smart, independent, and unafraid to go after what she wants. The chemistry between her and her three love interests was electric, truly off the charts. The spice level was hot but it’s a slow burn. the romantic tension and playful tone of the story is so well done.

It also sets up the next book perfectly, and I’m already excited to see what happens next.

If you enjoy historical romance but want something bold, fresh, and full of heat, I highly recommend picking this one up.

Thank you to Kensington and Hambright PR for the ARC!

This was a fun read. If you are a fan of Bridgerton, and love messy relationships, I think you would enjoy this. At the beginning so the story I was Team Burke, and by the end not so much. I loved what James did for Rosalie at the end. I need to read the next book to see what happens when all that drama blows up at the end!

I LOVED this!
Perfection in every way.
Different from the previous books I’ve read from Emily but in a great way! Amazing for fans of Emily, and historical romances alike. I’m not usually one to pick a historical romance as a top read, but this tops the list for me!

Ok so a why-choose historical romance - I mean it's the first of its kind (for me). Let me say - this probably isn't my normal cup of tea, but if Emily Rath is writing it, I'm going to read it. This slow burn was so good, and the forbidden romance kept it exciting. I just wish the passion/chemistry was a bit...more, but I'm excited to read the next one!

📖 / 3⭐️

Thank you to Kensington Publishing and NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest opinions! All opinions are my own. #BeautifulThingsDeluxeLimitedEdition #NetGalley

A headstrong woman, three very tempting suitors, and one country house party where expectations are meant to be defied. When Rosalie Harrow arrives at Alcott Hall, she thinks she’s there to meet a dowager duchess - not be swept into a whirlwind of matchmaking, mystery, and desire. With no fortune and even less interest in society’s rules, Rosalie is determined to stay out of the marriage games. But the glittering chaos of the house party has other plans. Between a brooding war hero, a charming second son, and a maddeningly irresistible guest, she soon finds herself entangled in far more than she bargained for. A sharp, sexy and utterly addictive historical romance where independence is power and falling in love is anything but proper.

At twenty-two, Rosalie Harrow faces a bleak future, which is to marry rich or work as a governess. But when she’s unexpectedly invited to a house party at Alcott Hall, she’s swept into a whirlwind of matchmaking schemes and a mystery tied to her late mother. Determined to avoid the marriage trap, Rosalie instead finds herself entangled with three very different gentlemen: Lord James, the brother of a duke; Lieutenant Renly and the tempestuous Mr Burke, the illegitimate son of a duke, who irks Rosalie. With the Michaelmas ball looming and pressure mounting, Rosalie must decide what freedom really means and whether love might be worth the risk.
Rosalie is a headstrong and engaging heroine, and her interactions with the three suitors, each compelling in his own way, make for an entertaining read. The witty dialogue and rich historical setting add charm and depth to the story. I must admit to being disappointed by the way the other female characters were portrayed. Rather than exploring potential friendships between the women, the narrative leans heavily into rivalry and competition for male attention. This did tend to undermine the story. I did find that there was plenty of romantic tension between the characters, but I was a bit frustrated by the cliffhanger ending.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing | Kensington for the eARC of this title.
You have to be willing to out aside Emily's Icehockey books to really enjoy this historical romance. I did really enjoy the story line.

I’ve met Emily through PA, and been obsessed with her ever since!
I knew this book was already out, but I haven’t read it yet, so I just thought, why not? and requested the ARC for the deluxe edition.
HOLY HELL.
i will be reading the next two, oh boy you don’t have to worry about that AT ALL.
emily, my QUEEN i love you. don’t ever change. din’t ever stop writing.

as beautiful as this book was it just wasnt for me. I couldnt connect to the characters and was pretty annoyed with them. It bored me. I may not be the target reader for this book. It is however gorgeous!

Good story, but i liked more about Emily´s other books. Somehow this was kinda boring for me :( I looove the icehockey romances :)

Thank you so much to Emily Rath and Kensington Publishing | Kensington for the eARC of this title. After reading Emily past books, I was so excited to get the eARC. Im not much for historical romance, but this one was pretty good. it a why choose with forbidden relationships. It is also in 3rd person. Although her book are long they are well worth the read. Emily does slow burn so extremely well!

“I am convinced marriage would take a soul such as mine and clip her wings, leaving her beating the bars of a cage, desperate to escape.”

I really enjoy Emily Rath’s writing. This is my first why choose regency romance, and I really enjoyed it.

I adore Rosalie, but I do wish there was a bit more chemistry with all of the men. I just didn’t really feel why these people were so drawn together. Hoping that is explored a bit more in book 2.

I do think this was a little long for a first book in a duology. I got a little bored at parts, but I enjoyed it enough to want to continue on with book 2.

I have loved all of Emily Raths other stories and this one is no exception!

A historical regency romance being a why-choose! The scandal- but oh so delicious!

This follows Rosalie Harrow, Lord James , Mr. Burke and The Duke. This is a slow-burn romance, and the first book really beautifully set up the world. I will be reading the rest of the series and can't wait to see the other beautiful covers

This is book 1 of 3 in the Second Son Series.

Rosalie, Burke, Tom, + James

-historical romance
-mmmf whychoose
-forbidden relationship(s)
-third person

I don't know if Emily Rath is capable of writing something I won't like...
She proves herself every time. Are her books long to the point of hilarity often? Sure. But, holy mother of all things romance, does she know how to write a slow burn, reverse harem, historical romance.
This is unrealistic in all the ways I love. These characters are more open-minded and free than they could've even been irl! Well, most of them...