Step into Rare Confectionery on New Bond Street, where three talented sisters create treats as delectable to the tongue as they are appealing to the eye. One taste is all it takes to be captivated… generation.
Beatrice can make treacle toffee without a doubt, the best in London! Yet sometimes she dreams of doing more with her life. When a handsome American comes into Rare Confectionery seeking assistance, she grabs hold of the opportunity for adventure with both hands.
Join Beatrice and Greer as they infiltrate the highest ranks of London’s aristocracy searching for spouses. As they each get closer to their goal, oddly enough, only the impossible choice becomes the most appealing one.
Engaging characters, attention to period detail, and heartfelt romance — you’ll find it all in the stories by USA Today bestselling author of historical romance, Sydney Jane Baily.
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Miss Beatrice Rare-Foure makes beautiful treacle toffee in her family’s confectionary. They tend to keep her in the kitchen because she’s not very good with some of the snooty customers. This time though she’s on her own because one sister is on honeymoon and the other has the sniffles. Trying to keep her toffee from burning and serve someone who has no idea what they want is not best for her temper.
Greer Carson is a newly arrived American. He needs to marry a titled Lady to qualify for his inheritance. Although he has more than enough money, the house and land in Scotland calls to his heart. He has a lot to learn before any “Lady” will even look at him.
This is a sweet historical romance filled with fun loving characters. Our misfits have a connection that will let them have entry to events of The season, but will they be able to do what they want.
This is the second book in the series, and while it is better to read them in order you can read each on it’s own.
Great fun.
American Greer Carson has come to London from New York to find a wife from a titled family so that he can claim his Scottish inheritance. Beatrice Rare-Foure is one of three sisters who create luscious treats at Rare Confectionery. Beatrice’s specialty is treacle toffee. Their meeting in the Confectionery is hilarious. After a rocky start, they talk for a while and as they get to know each other, a friendship of sorts begins. Beatrice and Greer agree to help each other find spouses. That’s too bad; they are perfect for each other.
Having made the agreement, they tackle learning the ins and outs of Society. It was fun to follow the pair as they go to one event after another negotiating the marriage mart. After a few quite entertaining faux pas, it appears they will succeed. Why does that not make them happy?
Charming and interesting, this is really a fun-to-follow story. Greer and Beatrice are very different. Beatrice is a bit impatient and grumpy and a little unsure of herself (except when it comes to toffee). Greer is very laid back and easy to talk to. Charlotte is a loveable tagalong. The road to happily ever after gets a little bumpy, but a cat named Miss Sylvia and a surprise from Beatrice’s parents save the day. I thoroughly enjoyed and recommend this book. I am looking forward to Charlotte’s story.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
When Greer Carson steps into a confectionary and ends up verbal sparring with Beatrice he is amazed. He is a wealthy American and he recruits Beatrice to help him find a noble lady with a title so he can claim an inheritance. He doesn’t expect to end up helping her make treacle toffee and kissing her. He is enamored but he is obssessed with claiming his inheritance. He finds someone to court but he can only think of Beatrice. Will he listen to his heart before he makes a big mistake? I received a complimentary copy and I am voluntarily reviewing.
A thoroughly enjoyable story. An American is looking for a titled wife and instead finds himself enamoured by a toffee confectioner. Loved Beatrice’s prickly nature and Greer’s laid back nature – they make a lovely couple. The descriptions of the ton events and etiquette is interesting and towards the end, the book is enlivened by a touch of skullduggery.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
In the second book in the Rare Confectionery series, we are introduced to the second sister, Beatrice.
She is responsible for making toffee, a different and difficult chocolate, which not everyone appreciates its flavor. But those who like it… ahhhh… always come back for more.
Beatrice is also known for not having much patience to deal with customers, so she stays at the counter a few times a week; only when Felicity – her mother – cannot be in the shop, or when, twice a week, Charlotte needs to leave early to go to her art class.
It is exactly on one of those days, when Bea was most interested in reading an article about a new Egyptian exhibition, that she was bothered by a new customer.
No, he didn’t want one of the delights created by the Rare sisters, but a “candy” he saw in the hands of several people around the city.
How was it possible that that candy store didn’t have what he wanted?
For Bea, this was more than an offense. The chocolates made by her and her two sisters were works of art.
But that particular customer would not leave that easily. And he buys Bea’s toffees … and falls in love.
Greer Carson had recently arrived from America, with a lot of money in the bank and one goal: to marry a lady of the society with a title so that he could fulfill his great-grandfather’s will and inherit a property in Scotland.
And after irritating Beatrice enough to fall in love with her toffees, Greer manages to convince her to help him hunt the bride.
Bea was not the most qualified person for this. She herself had never had her debut (by choice). But her sister Amity, now Duchess of Pelham, could help Greer.
In exchange for Bea’s help for her company and giving him tips on how to behave in society, Greer bought her a new wardrobe.
Thus, the two begin to participate in many events – some more successfully than others – and both attract the attention of some people (Lady Emily St George and Lord Melton)
But, they enjoy each other’s company and regret not being able to be together forever.
Which is why Greer never fails to visit the Chocolate shop – which for Felicity indicates that Greer, in fact, is the perfect match for Beatrice.
However, even though Beatrice was coming to her senses and accepted that her heart always went towards Greer, he needed a titled lady. But a costume ball changes everything.
When a sick uncle change their entire future, what would the Chocolate Shop look like without the famous Toffee Heiress?
Once again, the author brings several historical moments very well researched to make the plot even more interesting.
Beatrice and Greer are two brilliant people, within their own characteristics.
I didn’t feel connected to the couple, although I liked each one separately.
However, the story is very good and amuses at various moments with the lack of the Ton social skills by Greer, and the bad mood of Bea.
5 stars
This is the second sister’s story which began with book one “The Duchess of Chocolate”
In which Amity the oldest sister of three finds her true love and happy ever after.
Beatrice is the maker of Toffee for the shop and like to stay in the back away from the customers.
She has limited patience and usually says just what she is thinking right or wrong. She doesn’t care if she has chased some customers away. When an America comes into the shop late one evening she is the only one there and has to wait on him. Mr Greer Carson is looking for first boiled cheap candy and secondly a wife. Beatrice has strong opinions on both. First she lets him know in short order that he is in a Confectionery shop and secondly she doesn’t wish to every marry. Greer is not put off my Beatrice attitude, or her way of speaking. He has a deal for her, she will help him find a Debutante and he will help and her younger sister to have a season. He needs to find a title woman to reclaim the family estate in Scotland, Carsonbank. Beatrice and Charlotte never had a season deciding inside to travel.
Beatrice agrees to help him with the Duke and her sister’s help. This is where in my opinion the story gets slower and slower.
The first part is really interesting as Beatrice and Greer meet and start to learn about each other and what each wants out of life.
Then the middle of the book was such a disappointment it becomes the same thing over and over.
Lucky the end is pretty good.
I was gifted and ARC of the first book which was wonderful. I bought the second one hoping it would also be a great read, sadly it was not. I don’t know I am willing to pay for the third one.
I wish the couple would have spent more time telling each other how they felt instead of thinking about all the time but staying away from each other and their feeling.
Sweet Desires!
This series is about the romancing of the daughters of the family who own and work in the sweet shop, Rare Confectionery.
This particular story tells of the delightful romancing of Beatrice, a Toffee-maker and Greer, a wealthy American. I was totally entertained by the goings on and cheerful banter between these two.
You will also read about some actual historical happenings and sights of this era.
What did I love most about this story? Well, to start with, the way Greer seemed to spend every moment he could with Beatrice even though he was definitely not woo-ing her because he needed to wed a ‘Lady’.
I also love the way this author writes. Once I began reading this story, I just had to keep on until I finished it! If that’s not a recommend, then I don’t know what is!
London 1878
Delightfully scrumptious, this second story in the Rare Confectionary series is as wonderful as the first and I could not wait to sit down and devour every word!
Miss Beatrice Rare-Fource was the middle sister and treacle toffee maker extraordinaire. Unfortunately she was also not the best at handling customers. Alright, she was rude and spoke her mind and ran people out of the store. Well.. expect one young man who came in looking for a specific sweet, a common sweet, the nerve of him! They owned a “Confectionary Shop” on Bond Street!
Little did American Greer Carson know what he was in for when he entered that shop looking for a sweet! I loved the banter between these two! I was smiling and laughing and could just hear Bea’s hauty voice! When he asked to speak with her alone, she tried to dismiss him but he followed her into the back of the shop. “I am looking for a titled lady to be my wife.” You see Greer needed a titled British lady to marry so he could claim his inheritance. Beatrice seemed the perfect person to help him find one!
I want to just tell you the entire story, I loved it so much! Trust me when you start the first page, you will not be able to put it down. Well… maybe for just a moment to go find something sweet because I could almost smell the wonderful aromas from the descriptions and darn if I am going to have to find some chocolate covered toffee!
Loving this series and cannot wait until the next with the youngest sister Charlotte!
What a sweet treat this book was! In this book, we get to read about Beatrice’s story. Beatrice is one that speaks her mind and doesn’t care much what anyone thinks. She is frank and honest, and doesn’t sugar coat anything and that is one of the reasons why Greer is drawn to her, and even charmed by it. Greer is from America, and he is kind, handsome, and absolutely adorable and he is also very much enchanted by Beatrice. Greer needs to find a titled wife to claim his inheritance and Beatrice is just the person to help him find someone. Both embark on a business partnership which leads to a wonderful friendship. As they continue to grow closer, they are faced with a tough decision. Will they make the wrong choice?
This is such a cute and charming series! Ms. Bailey brings us another enchanting story and characters that we can fall in love with. The witty banter between Greer and Beatrice was adorable and had me smiling all the way through. I had such fun reading it and was disappointed when it ended. I can’t wait to read Charlotte’s story!
I received an advanced reader’s copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily giving my honest review.
Beatrice is an interesting heroine and Greer is refreshingly charming. I love that he delights in her unique crabbiness and falls for her openness. They share a season together, getting to know the ins and outs of associating with the ton and learning the rules with some hilarious results. Another sweet confection in this series about an unusual family caught between the classes in Victorian London.
The Toffee Heiress
Rare Confectionery Series #2
Sydney Jane Baily
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Release date 04/24/2020
Publisher Cat Whisker Press
Blurb :
Step into Rare Confectionery on New Bond Street, where three talented sisters create treats as delectable to the tongue as they are appealing to the eye. One taste is all it takes to be captivated…
Greer Carson needs a wife, and not merely any wife, either. She must be a titled British lady so he can claim his inheritance—a country estate all but abandoned for a generation.
Beatrice can make treacle toffee without a doubt, the best in London! Yet sometimes she dreams of doing more with her life. When a handsome American comes into Rare Confectionery seeking assistance, she grabs hold of the opportunity for adventure with both hands.
Join Beatrice and Greer as they infiltrate the highest ranks of London’s aristocracy searching for spouses. As they get closer to their goals, will the impossible choice be the only one they desire?
My review :
When two people link wills for a common goal, what when feelings come between them …
I must confess in the first minutes of my reading, I very much disliked Beatrice, after the first chapter, I was really upset at her. While I championed her in the first book for standing at her sister’s side, I am not fond of hateful people who sneers at other because they just exist. A well educated mind does not excuse a bitter and aggressive tongue.
She appeared so unnaturally hostile, I even wondered why, hopefully it was a first false perception, she quickly changed, and so far, I do prefer this remolded version of herself.
In fact, all is a game of appearance, she plays the snaky woman, a way to hide her awkwardness among people, her need for more then life can provide her with.
And from there, her sharp tongue was used with the right efficiency, in fact she was very funny, a perfect match for Greer.
Greer is a delight, watching him entering the ton’s society was like seeing a comedy show. He was a breath of fresh air, with his not spoiled view of the world. From the moment he sets foot in polite society, it was like visiting a foreign country, he had to learn what to do and not to tell, to navigate the intricate web of deceit and false hope the prim and proper titled hide behind their well tough manners.
I loved his honest and honorable personality, he does not lie, he is true to himself. A bit proud, but also so trusting.
It was fun to browse with Greer and Beatrice the tricky, deceitful and tangled web of the marriage mark in London’s society.
Thus there are jumps from one party to an other, each with its own silliness or deception.
While it is a slow burn romance, I felt like it was necessary, to let them decide what they really expected and truly wanted. A choice with maybe a price if they are willing to open their heart.
And when things get more complicated, it was entertaining to see crabby Beatrice be the stronger and more thoughtful of the two.
A special mention to Miss Sylvia and her love for jewelry.
I think I even loved this book much more than The Chocolate Duchess, 5 stars for this full of humor and charming Americans from biped to the feline sort.
I was granted an advance copy by the author, here is my true and unbiased opinion.
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Book 2 of the Rare Confectionery offers the reader not only a good story with a couple made for each other but also an interesting, learning tour around London in 1878.
Handsome, rich, American, Greer Carson has come to London from New York along with his later Mother’s cat, Sylvia, to find a wife from a titled family. The first thing Greer did was travel to Scotland just over the border to inspect the estate his Great-Grandfather had left him and he instantly fell in love with it. So he determined the requirement in the will of finding a lady from a titled family to marry was worth the effort. Now to find someone to show him the ropes of society rules.
The someone to help Greer came in the form of Miss Beatrice Rare-Foure, one of three sisters who created luscious treats at Rare Confectionery on New Bond Street, which her parents had begun many years ago. Beatrice’s specialty in the confectionery was treacle toffee which is the best in all of London. She is proud of her toffee but also want to experience more out of life. When Greer enters her shop one evening, they talk and introduce themselves and he makes her a business offer she can’t refuse.
Beatrice and Greer join up to each find spouses and are invited to the very best society has to offer because Beatrice’s sister, Amity married a duke. They go from business partners, to friends to a HEA. Join Beatrice and Greer as they infiltrate the highest ranks of London’s aristocracy searching for spouses. As they each get closer to their goal, oddly enough, only the impossible choice becomes the most appealing one. I highly recommend this sweet (just kissing), fun and interesting story – Ms. Baily always has characters that are relatable and you can’t help rooting for them to attain their HEA.
I was gifted the Advanced Reader Copy of this book & all opinions are my own & have been voluntarily given.