A kiss can cure any ailment… suddenly forced to marry.
James doesn’t like the aloof young lady to whom he has recently been introduced. And since he has a blistering headache, he doesn’t have the patience for someone who clearly doesn’t want to be in his company. But when she lands in his lap and he accidentally rips her gown, his duty is clear. Now James must try to get along with his awful fiancée, or risk living unhappily ever after. But is that possible?
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This was such a fun delightful read. Though not my normal genre I was very intrigued by the plot and the characters. I highly recommend this one to those that enjoy a great historical romance. By Laura
What a perfectly delightful story! The book description gives some idea of how Abigail and James end up betrothed, but reading it is entirely different! Even though it’s not funny for our protagonists, I was laughing myself silly at their awkward situation. The confusion and miscommunication occurred in a very believable way. There were developments I did not expect, which led to a terrifying event.
The story was not rushed but it was so good, I wish it had been much longer; there was a whole novel’s worth of material. I appreciate how Sophie Barnes spends more time on important matters and less on more mundane things.
The dialogues are brilliant, and Sophie Barnes’ writing is as clever and sophisticated as ever, and James is just so very lovely! LADY ABIGAIL’S PERFECT MATCH might be short but it’s absolutely charming and wonderfully romantic.
Lady Abigail’s Perfect Match by Sophie Barnes is book Two in The Townsbridges Series. This is the story of Abigail and James. I have read the previous book but feel you can make this a standalone book if you wish to do so. Abigail has been smitten with James from a far but when they actually meet he isn’t the person she thought he would be. James and Abigail end up being caught in a compromising position which leads them to be married. They slowly start to understand that maybe their first meeting wasn’t their true understanding of the other. This was a sweet quick read that I couldn’t put down. Love Ms. Barnes’s writing.
Be careful what you wish for, because your heart just may get it. James and Abigail write their own love song. Barnes takes emotions along for a ride that proves to be anything but smooth sailing. Lady Abigail’s Perfect Match is a salute to the best parts of Regency romance. From the irresistible characters to the over the top drama and the unpredictable attraction, Sophie Barnes rewinds back to a time of complicated hearts and unforgettable stereotypes. With a hint of intrigue and handful of heart, Barnes brings regency into a more modern age.
This was the loveliest of reads. The writing is excellent, the story is heartwarming, the characters are totally likable and relatable, and the HEA is well deserved. Shorter books often make you feel as if the story was rushed and you feel a bit unfinished – but that is definitely not the case here. I think we got to know the characters well, the villain got his just desserts (though I hate who it was), and the romance developed just as it should.
Lady Abigail suffers from debilitating shyness. While it is always bad, it is absolutely impossible to manage when she is in the company of Lord James Townsbridge. Her throat tightens, her words flee, and she is physically nauseous.
James, unlike most of his friends, has a positive outlook on marriage. His parents have a long and happy marriage and now his older brother does as well. James is handsome, good-natured, sociable and everyone likes him.
James and Abigail’s first meeting is very inauspicious – neither likes the other. He is coming off a huge hangover after celebrating a friend’s nuptials and has the world’s worst headache. He doesn’t want to be at the ball – and when he is introduced to a woman who plainly doesn’t want to be there – he doesn’t like her at all. But then, she doesn’t like the rude, self-important James either.
These two have a long way to go when, later that evening, they are compromised and have to marry. When Abigail tells him that he is the reason she feels sick, he is taken aback and really regrets that he’s going to have to tie himself to her for life. Yes – they have a lot to work through. Thank goodness she soon gets to explain what she REALLY meant to say. I love how James helped Abigail one he understood her problem. He was so patient and loving.
This is definitely a good read and I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own
Entertaining
I read books out of order read books 3-4- and 5 first. I had to go back and see how it all started and am not sorry. Reading books one and two made the rest of the series so much better.
This is an epic love story that starts out with our hero and heroine at odds. In fact, they can’t stand each other or so it seems. Misunderstanding on both parts almost ruins what they are both looking for.
If you love a good regency romance with added suspense and evil villain you will love this story.
I hope you give it a try. Once you start it you will not be able to put it down.
Lady Abigail has been infatuated with Mr. James Townsbridge for three years. But when she is finally introduced to him, she finds him arrogant and rude. Unfortunately, this doesn’t stop her heart from racing or her stomach from flip-flopping while in his presence. In fact, being near him makes her feel somewhat ill. James doesn’t like the aloof young lady to whom he has recently been introduced. And since he has a blistering headache (hangover), he doesn’t have the patience for someone who clearly doesn’t want to be in his company. But when she literally lands in his lap and he accidentally rips her gown, his duty is clear.
Another fun entertaining read that I read in a sitting. A well written story with strong characters. I loved both James & Abigail & how their relationship developed as the discovered first impressions could be wrong. The road to their HEA isn’t smooth but it did make for a good read
A short story/novella
Abigail is shy and nervous around James. Getting off on the wrong foot doesn’t make it any better. An accidental encounter turns into an offer of marriage or she’ll be ruined. As they get to know each they grow closer together. The spark and humor between them gives hope for a good marriage, until a friend takes matters into his own hands and threatens their happiness. Nice flow to the story with an interesting development of the characters.