A Love Once Lost by Jennie Goutet: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

They chose separate paths, never imagining fate would offer them a second chance.

Amy Bridwell reluctantly accompanies her family on a Grand Tour of the Continent--the very trip her former sweetheart proposed they take as newlyweds. Receiving no suitable marriage offer in the six years since, and with her heart still guarded by regret, Amy has no choice but to go along with her widower father and younger sisters to ensure their travels go smoothly.

James Fletcher is building his practice as a physician in the fashionable resort town of Spa. Though he came with a wounded heart, seeking distance from Amy's rejection, he's managed to build a respectable life and is now engaged to a woman who will ensure his professional future. If only he could be sure that his betrothed's heart is truly his.

When the Bridwells arrive at their first destination, Amy is stunned to encounter James again and to find him promised to another. As old feelings resurface, Amy must confront the choice she made six years ago and face the possibility that her heart has never truly moved on.

Bestselling historical romance author Jennie Goutet weaves a story of second chances, forbidden love, and the one that got away against the atmospheric backdrop of Georgian-era Europe. Fans of Mimi Matthews, Julianne Donaldson, Georgette Heyer, and no-spice romance will savor this delightful read.

The Author

Jennie Goutet is the best-selling author of eighteen historical romances, including the Clavering Chronicles, Memorable Proposals, and The Bridwells’ Grand Tour series. Her books have received first place in historical romance for the New England Reader’s Choice Awards and have hit the number one spot in Regency Romance on Amazon. They have been featured on BookBub and Hoopla, and are translated into six languages. Jennie is an American-born Anglophile who lives with her French husband and their three children in a small town outside of Paris, but her imagination resides in Georgian England, where her proper historical romances are set. You can learn more about Jennie’s books and sign up for her newsletter on her author website, jenniegoutet. com .

Book Review

If you're looking for a historical read that will make you feel like you are right there in a different place and time... this one is it. Right from the beginning, the research that went into bringing this story to life is evident. The author did a great job of immersing readers into this world, which I absolutely loved. Of course, I also always love a second chance romance, so James and Amy's story drew me in for that reason as well. It was a sweet romance that I couldn't help but enjoy. There were several side characters introduced that I found myself intrigued with and I cannot wait to see more of them as the series continues. If you love historical romance and second chances, this is one you'll want to add to your TBR. 

A Love Once Lost is a closed-door romance with kisses only and no language. 


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