Marianne Daventry will do anything to escape the boredom of Bath and the amorous attentions of an unwanted suitor. So when an invitation arrives from her twin sister, Cecily, to join her at a sprawling country estate, she jumps at the chance. Thinking she'll be able to relax and enjoy her beloved English countryside while her sister snags the handsome heir of Edenbrooke, Marianne finds that even the best laid plans can go awry. From a terrifying run-in with a highwayman to a seemingly harmless flirtation, Marianne finds herself embroiled in an unexpected adventure filled with enough romance and intrigue to keep her mind racing. Will Marianne be able to rein in her traitorous heart, or will a mysterious stranger sweep her off her feet? Fate had something other than a relaxing summer in mind when it sent Marianne to Edenbrooke.
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A heart-pounding love story. I couldn t stop turning the pages until I finished it. A must read for all romantics! --Mary Mull, wife of New York Times bestselling author, Brandon Mull
Edenbrooke is so much more than a page-turning tale of love and intrigue. It s the kind of book you read time and time again and recommend to everyone. --Kodi Wright, wife of New York Times bestselling author, Jason F. Wright
Edenbrooke combines charming characters and a lovely setting for a delightful read. It was hard to put down! --Lynette Dashner, wife of New york Times bestselling author, James Dashner
Edenbrooke is so much more than a page-turning tale of love and intrigue. It s the kind of book you read time and time again and recommend to everyone. --Kodi Wright, wife of New York Times bestselling author, Jason F. Wright
Edenbrooke combines charming characters and a lovely setting for a delightful read. It was hard to put down! --Lynette Dashner, wife of New york Times bestselling author, James Dashner
About the Author
Debut novelist Julianne Donaldson is a hopeless romantic. Her degree in English has only fueled her passion to write. She and her husband live in Salt Lake City, Utah, with their four children, but she takes every opportunity she can to travel the English countryside.
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Julianne Donaldson grew up as the daughter of a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot. She learned how to ski in the Italian Alps, visited East Berlin before the wall came down, and spent three years living next to a 500-year-old castle. After earning a degree in English, she turned her attention to writing about distant times and places. She lives in Utah with her husband and four children. You can find her online at www.juliannedonaldson.com.
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59 of 64 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
From the moment I began reading Edenbrooke (which was originally lent to me by a neighbor and since purchased for my own collection) I could NOT put it down. I am a huge fan of all things Jane Austen, and I must admit I was sceptical about reading something that I suspected would have too many 21st century ideas mixed into it, or worse, too many barrowed Austen themes. However, I was happily surprised to find that Donaldson did an incredible job of bringing to life every detail of what I love about the Regency period...all while making it identifiable to us in this modern age. Donaldson's language is a bit easier to follow than Austen's books, but without losing the authenticity of the period. And Edenbrooke is a story all in it's own. An original. I was absolutely transported back in time and felt like I was living every moment with Marianne, as if I was right there in the room with her on each page. I felt her every heartbreak and all of her anguish, and also all of her joy and happiness. Her character is so relatable to the "normal" woman with self doubt and insecurities. And even now, after finishing the book two weeks ago, I find that Phillip creeps into my thoughts and I have fallen in love with his character!! This is a MUST READ for any romantic!
40 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
My first review EVER...but I couldn't miss commenting on this one! So far this book has perfect reviews and I still have to add my 5 stars too! Such a wonderful read! Lot's of delicious, but clean, romance...which makes the tension ten times better. Soooo happy! Still smiling after a great read! Can't wait for more books by this author!
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well written and absolutely engaging love story - a book to read over and over!
April 20, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Extremely satisfying!
This book was such a pleasant surprise to a reader getting tired of the 'same old thing' with regency romances. I didn't want porn... I wanted a story that could capture my imagination, wouldn't butcher the time period, and had characters you could believe actually fell in love. This was the book to fit all of those criteria! Donaldson created such a wonderful world to escape into with excellent character development and storyline. This is a very well written book that you will find yourself falling in love with! I started re-reading passages immediately after finishing the book because I did not want to leave the story.
Anticipating her next book greatly!
Donaldson writes in a commentary at the end of her book that Georgette Heyer was one of her influences. I adore Heyer's books and Edenbrooke had a very similar feel with the exceptions that it moves a lot quicker and there is more of a love story in Edenbrooke than Heyer put into her longer novels (something I always wished for more of). As stated above, you really feel like these characters could realistically fall in love.
The hero wears his heart on his sleeve while still being masculine and the heroine is daring and unconventional while still being true to the era and social constraints on a female.
Highly recommend this book (one you will want on your shelf and your Kindle)!
This book was such a pleasant surprise to a reader getting tired of the 'same old thing' with regency romances. I didn't want porn... I wanted a story that could capture my imagination, wouldn't butcher the time period, and had characters you could believe actually fell in love. This was the book to fit all of those criteria! Donaldson created such a wonderful world to escape into with excellent character development and storyline. This is a very well written book that you will find yourself falling in love with! I started re-reading passages immediately after finishing the book because I did not want to leave the story.
Anticipating her next book greatly!
Donaldson writes in a commentary at the end of her book that Georgette Heyer was one of her influences. I adore Heyer's books and Edenbrooke had a very similar feel with the exceptions that it moves a lot quicker and there is more of a love story in Edenbrooke than Heyer put into her longer novels (something I always wished for more of). As stated above, you really feel like these characters could realistically fall in love.
The hero wears his heart on his sleeve while still being masculine and the heroine is daring and unconventional while still being true to the era and social constraints on a female.
Highly recommend this book (one you will want on your shelf and your Kindle)!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable Read
As the title says this book is a proper romance. It follows the romance formula and left me with warm, happy thoughts on a rainy day. Read more
Published 14 hours ago by Patricia M. Stewart
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautifully written. Now one of my favorite books.
I don't read romance but my book club chose this book so I reluctantly started reading. I read it through in one sitting. I couldn't put it down. I loved everything about it. Read more
Published 14 hours ago by Katie Baxter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Refreshingly clean and entertaining Regency romance
Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson is a delightfully heartwarming romance set during the Regency era. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Carole Jarvis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Regency is not usually my genre,but totally loved this delightfully...
This is again one of those debut books that convinces me that more often than not,an author's first book is such a labor of love,that it should not be missed. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Christine H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Read this book!
What a wonderfully romantic story! It made my stomach tingle. I loved the sweet, charming, interaction between the main two characters. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Lisa M. Kellogg
5.0 out of 5 stars
great read
Tight prose, good flow, traditional plot but well written, heroine gets her love, , look forward to author's next book soon
Published 9 days ago by romance critic
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVE!
Absolutely loved this book! Wish it didn't end, what a fun book to get caught up in. Definitely one you can't put down!
Published 10 days ago by Elissa L. Newcomer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book
This is one of the sweetest, and best written Regency Romances I have ever read. I look forward to more by this author
Published 11 days ago by P. Stephens
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Love Story
My sister lent this to me and I drank in every word! I love the English countryside and that the story takes place in a large English estate! Read more
Published 11 days ago by Kimberly Sandling
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great read!
Well written and witty. Engaging plot that doesn't get bogged down. I've read it several times and I still enjoy it as much as the first.
Published 11 days ago by Bev M.
