When Phoebe starts receiving anonymous letters, she never once thinks the most irresponsible man in London is her correspondent. Or that she will fall in love with him.
Phoebe Kimball grew up believing in love, but after failing to find a gentleman capable of capturing her heart, she has turned more practical than romantic. She is determined to find a husband in London this Season. If only the … in London this Season. If only the annoying Mr. Fenwick would stop appearing every time she sets her cap at someone! When an anonymous letter arrives warning her that her current target is unsuitable marital material, Phoebe begins a relationship with the letter writer that promises something more than a practical alliance.
Griffin Fenwick does not usually care for women on the hunt for a husband, but Miss Kimball’s quick wit and refusal to admit she enjoys his company intrigues him. When he realizes the gentlemen on her list of eligible bachelors is full with scoundrels, he warns her the only way he can – through a letter. As he comes to know Phoebe better, he soon realizes he wishes to put his own name on her list. If only she liked Griffin as much as she liked her anonymous correspondent.
When Phoebe realizes its been Griffin writing her all along, will she put aside practicality for love, or spurn Griffin for even trying to woo her?
Letters for Phoebe is the first in a series of books about five friends. The next four novellas will be written by authors Joanna Barker, Megan Walker, Heidi Kimball, and Arlem Hawks.
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Sally has done it again! I was seriously in a reading funk and not much could keep my interest (world ending pandemic stress just keeping my spirits down) but this book rescued me from the depths of despair
Phoebe and her friends from finishing school have vowed to marry for love. They have a red bracelet that has traveled between them throughout the years. Phoebe is having her last season and at this point she’ll marry anyone respectable, having given up on the idea of love.
This is a cute regency “you’ve got mail” type romance. Instead of businesses competing its hearts and Phoebe looking for a love match. She first eyes Griffin acting like a ruffian throwing bread dough at a friend in a park. What gentleman does that?
I love Griffin and his fun personality. I wish there were a little bit about him shared. Maybe Caroline share a story of him as a boy?
This is a multi-author series so I can’t wait to read the next one and hopefully get a glimpse of what Phoebe and Griffin are doing.
Sally Britton’s Letters for Phoebe, the first book in the Promise of Forever series, is delightful! I really enjoyed the banter and wit of Phoebe and Griffin. Such a cute and sweet love story with a wonderful ending. I also enjoyed the first glimpses of Phoebe’s friends and look forward to their coming stories. Great beginning to this series!
I received a complimentary copy of the book. All opinions are my own and are expressed voluntarily.
After two disappointing seasons, not from lack of beaus but from mistakes in trust, Phoebe has lowered her requirements for a husband, love is no longer necessary. A chance encounter and two lives are changed. I enjoyed this book. The courtship was sneaky, neither of them expected or recognized it at first. Sally Britton made me laugh, drew me in to the courtship and made me cheer.
Surrey, England – 1808
Phoebe Kimball has long been a student at Mrs. Vernal’s Seminary for Distinguished Young Ladies. Now, she and several of her good friends are ready to carry on with their lives. One friend has bought a bracelet for them to share when one of them may need help in the future.
1812 – London
Phoebe is living with her brother and his wife. It is Phoebe’s third season and she is hoping to catch the eye of Mr. Richard Milbourne who reportedly is heir to a wealthy estate. Unbeknownst to her, the man is a gambler and a rogue who is on the lookout for a young lady with a nice dowry which describes Phoebe’s status.
When riding in a carriage one day with her sister-in-law, Caroline, they stop to watch a couple of gentlemen playfully having a “fight” using balls of dough. This is providing great entertainment to the onlookers. One of the men is Mr. Griffin Fenwick, a friend of Caroline’s. He is introduced to Phoebe, who is cool to him showing more interest in Milbourne. Fenwick knows what a cad the man is but introduces them anyway. Griffin is a man who enjoys having fun and is intrigued by Phoebe’s aloofness to him, but is determined to break down her barrier. Therefore, he starts sending her anonymous notes warning her about Milbourne and suggesting other gentlemen for her to consider, including himself. When she sees him out at social occasions, she is not impressed by him, but enjoys his anonymous letters by answering them telling him more about herself. Will Phoebe finally realize that the letters are coming from Griffin?
This was a sweet story with a cute plot. I enjoyed it but I have to say that I grew weary of Phoebe’s constant coolness to Griffin. That is a sure way to turn a guy right off. I would have snapped Griffin right up! Humor in a man is so important.
Copy provided by the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.
I absolutely love this story. What a great start to the series. When I first started reading it, I couldn’t help but think of it as a Regency adaptation of “You’ve Got Mail” (a movie I also happen to love) but even though there are some similarities, the story shines on its own. I loved Griffins outgoing and witty personality. He is full of life and is always doing something to make others laugh. It’s not even so much the actions that I found loveable so much as the intent behind them. He is always caring and kind. Wanting to do whatever is in his capability to help another. Phoebe’s personality also intrigued me for it’s complexities. A practical and reserved character she initially comes across as sever but as we continue along we see her open up and realise that she really just wants to be loved and cared for and have someone to show that same care and love for.
This is a clean and wholesome read that left this reader smiling and content yet eager for more. I am so looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
I received an ARC of this book with no obligation to leave a review. All thoughts expressed are my own.
Sally Britton has a gift for creating a very entertaining story, with amusing, witty dialogue, between well written characters, and then wrap it all up in a sweet, pleasing romantic love match.
She did all of that in this latest book – Letters for Phoebe.
I loved it completely, because overall it was just so charming!
Phoebe and Griffin had a spark right from the start.
The letter writing between them was so fun, as is their growing attraction for each other.
The story flowed well, and left me smiling, with a contented gladness that I read it!
I highly recommend it, and I am looking forward to the future books in this new series – each one written by a different, very talented author! Yay!!
A fun and quick read. At first I thought Phoebe was a little snobbish, but she grew on me. I loved Griffin from the start! I am so happy for their happily ever after.
Although this is a shorter work (novella length), I was thoroughly drawn into Phoebe and Griffin’s love story. Both are likable characters and I had all the feels for them throughout the book. Exactly what I am looking for in a romance!
A delightful, lighthearted read—perfect for a summer’s day.
A delightful novella of 2 seemingly incompatible people in the early 1800’s. Mr. Griffin Fenwick is seemingly a lighthearted fellow, willing to even make a fool of himself in public by a ridiculous dough duel. Very proper Miss Phoebe Kimball happens to observe this lighthearted caper, and does not think much of a gentleman who would so disport himself. When Griffin sees Phoebe setting her cap for a rascal wanting her dowery to gamble with, he sets about to warn her. What results is a sweet drama reminiscent of how the movie “You’ve Got Mail” would look if it took place in the 1800’s.
I loved both the H and the h, and how they interacted with each other, and was happy to see they were being set up for their HEA with each other. Nice, clean romance that was satisfying reading.
The Promise of Forever After collection of stories is about five girls who attended school together and feel the bonds of sisterhood. A beautiful bracelet is passed around the group, and it is expected to bring them good luck and help tie each of them together.
When she was younger Phoebe Kimball always liked to go on adventures and often got herself into trouble. As she grows up and has to face serious issues she becomes more somber and loses her more daring side. Griffin Fenwick lives for fun. He loves to make people laugh and distract them from any issues they are facing.
Phoebe and Griffin meet while he is participating in a dual using dough. This certainly was a unique and funny way to bring the reader into the story.
Phoebe wants to marry someone her equal and when she pursues a relationship with a man that Griffin considers problematic, he takes it upon himself to secretly warn her through letters.
Letters for Phoebe is a Regency take on The Shop Around the Corner (You’ve Got Mail) and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. I loved this story and I look forward to reading about the bracelet passing on to the other friends.
I’m a big Sally Britton fan so it was a no-brainer for me to read this book on Release Day. I loved this book and I am sad I have to wait almost a month for the next installment.
The series follows the travails of 5 friends who are navigating their way to true love, during a time when fortunes and family were deemed far more important than love.
Phoebe is in her third season, after two dismal failures. She’s had a plan of action both years and this one is no different. On an outing in the park, she meets Griffin Fenwick during an hour which could never be described as his finest. Her attitude towards him (dismissive? haughty?) piques his interest and draws his concern when she shows more interest to one of his peers. Someone who is not deserving of any young lady’s attention. What starts off as a simple warning to Phoebe, turns into a whole lot more than either of them bargained.
I really enjoyed the unique way in which Sally used letters to guide both Phoebe and Griffin down the path of true love. This wasn’t a long distance romance in the typical way letters are used. The letters served as a way the two of them could learn about the other, even though anonymity protected one of the writers and sowed confusion in the other. To know each other’s hopes and dreams and fears was a rare gift during the Regency period and I appreciated the way in which Sally drew out their romance with quill and paper.
I highly recommend Letters for Phoebe!
Loved all the characters! This book was so fun and had me completely captivated. This is my favorite book by Sally Britton. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time, so witty and entertaining. I don’t know if I’ve ever smiled so much reading a book! I’m definitely reading every book in this series.
Was given a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
If I could give this more stars I would. I loved it! I smiled and laughed while reading. There was good humor and wit in the story as well as dialogue. The H was fantastic & the h likeable. The story had a nice natural flow. As I got more into the story I thought it reminded me of the classic movies “You’ve got mail” & the movie it was based on “Shop around the corner”. Those movies are two of my favorites & if you enjoyed those then you’ll enjoy this story. This was a shorter book but still felt as enjoyable & complete as a full length novel.
A delightful first book in a series! I enjoyed this book very much and look forward to reading more of the series.
Phoebe and Griffin are similar in ways they do not realize as they only see the difference between them.
A cute story with a fun plot and characters.
Can’t wait for book 2!
Such a delightful story. Griffin and Phoebe had a rough start but Griffin’s letters signed as a friend capture her attention and some of her heart. As he gently woos her she becomes enamored of him but when she finds out he is the letter writer he will have to convince her is the right man for her. I received a complimentary copy and I am voluntarily reviewing
I finished this too quickly. Sometimes novellas seem rushed or do not explore the characters or plot enough and they suffer. Sally is one of the authors that I count on to do it successfully.
This is the first in a multi-author series that follows a pact five girls make prior to leaving school and each other. They promise to stay connected and to only marry for true love.
Letters for Phoebe is sweet and, while I wish Sally had made it a novel instead of a novella, is not lacking. I want it longer because I found so much to enjoy. I would have loved more letters, more of Griffin’s tomfoolery, and more exploration into the girls’ friendships.
It definitely has Shop Around the Corner vibes within an overall theme of Sisterhood of the Traveling [Bracelet]. I think Sally putting a regency spin on this enemies-to-more story was smart and well-done. I’m sure we’ll see more of their connections in the rest of the series and I am going to (im)patiently wait for the next installment to see how Daphne keeps the pact.
Sally Britton has a delightful story, not overlong, with a charming premise and a wonderful introduction to the characters that will fill out the series. Phoebe and Griffin have a gentle character development arc that brings them both to being better people, better together. I enjoyed this sweet romance!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Phoebe is now in her third season and is on the verge of becoming jaded toward love. She now thinks she has a plan to snag a wealthy man who won’t use her for her dowry. However, every man she thinks to pursue is all wrong according to a mysterious friend sending her warning letters. In the meantime, the foolish acting Griffin Fenwick keeps showing up.
Griffin is not looking for a wife, but he can’t stand the idea of an innocent young woman getting tangled up with a known scoundrel. When he can’t speak to her brother, he resorts to an anonymous letter to warn her. But, as he gets to know her, he realizes that she’s actually the type of woman he’d be interested in. He just has to decide if he wants to take that leap.
Meanwhile, as Phoebe and Griffin get to know each other in person, the anonymous letters continue and a friendship blossoms on paper. What will happen when she learns that Griffin and her mysterious friend are one and the same?
What follows is a truly good story with a gentle, well developed romance. I enjoyed everything about it.
Romance – Clean. (basically G rated)
Language – Clean (G rated)
My rating – 5 stars
This is going to be a fun series. It reminds me of Sisterhood of the traveling pants, but with a bracelet instead. Interestingly, I found myself comparing this book to You’ve Got Mail as well. I loved Phoebe and Griffin. I wish I could have seen Griffin’s duel. It sounded like fun. This was a fun book. I love the transformation that came over both of them. They are so good together.
Novellas are not usually my favorite, but I loved Letters for Phoebe. This is a beginning of a series of 5 friends. Having gone to school together and becoming as close as sisters, they made a bond to marry for love. This is Phoebe‘s story. I thought she was a little stiff in the beginning, but the more I got into the story, the more it fit her personality and I enjoyed her dry wit and intelligence. Griffin was to die for. I loved his foolish ways, he was lighthearted and fun to be around. But always a perfect gentleman. The story moved at a good pace and I didn’t feel it was too rushed in the end. I highly recommend this clean sweet regency romance.