Regency historical romance books by author April Shelley
Escape to the age of Regency decadence and enjoy an exciting new series of historical romance books by English author April Shelley.
The Regency Brides books introduce two families, the Farringtons and the Longhursts, who are linked together through the lifelong friendship between a pair of charming Dukes.
Meet the Regency Brides and experience the fun and frolics, tragedies and tears of the Farringtons and the Longhursts as they journey towards love and happiness.
So far there are six historical romance books planned for the Regency Brides series each exploring the friendships, challenges and journey towards love and happiness by different members of two families – the Farringtons and the Longhursts.
James Longhurst almost destroys his adopted family, the Farringtons, in The Untouchable Bride, when he has to choose between friendship or surrendering to the woman who he may never be worthy enough to love.
One mistake at a card table leads Matthew Farrington, in The Pity Bride, to crash into love, yet his secret marriage displeases the ton and the newlyweds need the strength of their family to prove exactly who holds the power in society.
Hiding in Italy, artist Alexander Farrington, in The Forbidden Bride, discovers tragedy has struck in London, but when secrets as concealed love are revealed, the whole family can finally being to heal from the heartache.
Nicolas Longhurst’s inability to understand what he truly desires, in The Challenging Bride, means his family is punished by his decision to marry a woman who loves the title and power she gains, almost as much as her husband.
Tilly Farrington is the toast of the ton, in The Perfect Bride, yet the man she loves disregards her lifestyle and family and the tragic consequences of his selfishness means their life together is nearly ruined forever.
Molly Farrington was still a child when she watched her likeness marry someone else, but her continuing uncensored devotion, in The Substitute Bride, means she risks everything for a man who might never return her love.
Writing has always been a major part of April Shelley’s life. Taking inspiration from her own love of history, and work in the world of stately homes, museums and art galleries, the Regency Brides books are the first series of novels April has written.
Although at their heart the Regency Brides books are love stories and April hopes that readers will share the fun, the romance and tenderness her heroes and heroines find, the Regency Brides books also include themes which tackle some of the realities of the Regency period.
April continues to work on Book one – The Untouchable Bride whilst living in England on the historic Wynyard estate, former seat of the Londonderrys, in the Tees Valley with her husband David, and their cocker spaniel Mia.
Welcome to the new Regency Brides website. Check back soon for an updated chapter one from The Untouchable Bride.
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