A Historical Friends-to-Lovers Romance
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A Captivating Pen Pals To Lovers Story… emotionally gripping.”
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WHAT THE BOOK’S ABOUT
“You should consider yourself fortunate not to have lost your heart to another, for I cannot recommend it.”
From an early age, Sarah Cranshaw has been considered odd. Her unladylike fascination with scientific pursuits—from memorising train timetables to stargazing through her telescope—has earned her the nickname bluestocking in her Oxfordshire village. Yet behind her eccentric reputation lies a far more dangerous secret: for years, Sarah has harboured a hopeless obsession with the handsome but elusive Mr Templeton.
When war-weary Benjamin Stanton arrives in England to recover from his wounds, Sarah never expects him to become more than a familiar face from her past. But as their friendship is renewed, she finds herself drawn to him in ways that leave her unsettled and confused. Surely it is Mr Templeton she loves—so why does Benjamin stir such unbidden feelings in her? And just as Sarah begins to question everything she thought she wanted, Mr Templeton finally begins to notice her.
Caught between fantasy and reality, long-held obsession and unexpected affection, Sarah must decide whether to cling to the dream that has sustained her for years—or risk her heart on a love that may demand far more courage.
The Bluestocking’s Secret Obsession is a slow-burn, friends-to-lovers historical romance set in Victorian England and Civil War–era America, featuring an unconventional heroine and a spicy, emotionally rewarding finale. It can be read as a standalone, though it is best enjoyed after the first two novels in The Stanton Legacy series.
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What readers have to say about The Bluestocking’s Secret Obsession:
“I absolutely loved this story and could not put it down. I definitely want Benjamin to be my pen pal!!” Elaine – Amazon (CA) review
“I couldn’t sleep because I couldn’t put it down… an intoxicating tale of falling in love and the nature of true love that it does not always travel a straight line between two people.” Rowena – Goodreads review
“I really enjoyed this book ya’ll and I don’t even like friends-to-lovers! I don’t even like a love triangle! But there’s something about the way this author writes that makes it ok. Wonderful actually!” Sarah – Goodreads review
“I have never read a novel which uses letters to tell such a passionate tale. This story is very well written, and I couldn’t stop reading because I had to know what would happen next.” Jill – Goodreads review
“So emotional and so beautifully written… a very beautiful and compelling romance! An emotional and original page-turner, and a wonderful read!” Alexandra – Goodreads review
“Could go on about how fabulous this book is but it is a MUST read. Curl up and enjoy.” Rose – Goodreads Review
“Did you ever have a friend that you never saw, but told every thought, dream and/or desire to? If so, you will enjoy this book. If not, you will wish you had once you finish the story… Well written and worth a read.” Jo – Goodreads Review
“The plot is great and emotionally gripping… If you like gripping romance novels set on two continents and full of obstacles, emotional highs and lows and suspense, you’ll enjoy this book!” Marion – Goodreads Review
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THE STANTON LEGACY
♥️SERIES NOW COMPLETE♥️ Interconnected steamy historical romances set in England and America from the 1830s to the 1860s following two generations of the powerful and wealthy Stanton family.
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