A Regrettable Charade, Laura Beers
A Regrettable Charade, Laura Beers
List: $19.99 | Sale: $13.99
Club: $9.99

A Regrettable Charade

Author: Laura Beers

Narrator: Jennifer Smith

Unabridged: 11 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 08/13/2024


Synopsis

Winner of a Gold Medal in the 2024 The Bookfest Awards

To protect her, he must stay away. But will his heart obey?

Lady Octavia Westlake made a promise to her ailing mother that she would enjoy herself this Season, embracing the glittering festivities with grace and charm. But beneath her poised exterior, she is conflicted and struggles with what is expected of her. And when a persistent rake sets his cap on her, she must resist his ardent advances at every turn.

Harred Woodville, Marquess of Kendal, has an immense fear of failure. It gnaws at him, taking every ounce of joy that he possesses. Amidst his struggles, he has an unexpected encounter with the lovely Lady Octavia, sparking an ember of intrigue within him. Yet, the weight of his obligations leaves him no room to pursue anyone, especially the sister of his dear friend.

When Octavia and Harred concoct a plan to help ease her mother's suffering, their friendship begins to deepen and they soon find solace in one another's company. But danger is never far behind, forcing them to decide how much they are willing to risk for love, happiness, and a future together.

About Laura Beers

Laura Beers is an award-winning author. She attended Brigham Young University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in construction management. She can't sing, doesn't dance, and loves naps.
Besides being a full-time homemaker to her three kids, she loves waterskiing, hiking, and drinking Dr. Pepper. She was born and raised in Southern California, but she now resides in South Carolina.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Melissa (christianbooksandcoffee) on January 19, 2024

Oh, how I love Octavia! I'm so happy she got her own story! She is just so awesome and hilarious. I love her sense of humor and how much she cares for her mother, who has dementia. She has a great relationship with both of her brothers, and I love the banter between them. Harrad, has had to take on......more

Goodreads review by Laramee on February 09, 2024

Fake dating regency edition! I love the mystery subplot in this one! I didn't want to put it down! *note- this series is best enjoyed when read in order I received an ARC from the author and all opinions are my own.......more

Goodreads review by Faith on January 08, 2025

Love this story. It has a sweet romance but it also deals with handling grief. Octavia was a fun protagonist and I love the sibling banter between her and her brother, Frederick. And that epilogue was perfection 🥰......more

Goodreads review by Lynn on February 21, 2024

Clean Romance with Murderous Intrigue Harred and Octavia are a sweet couple, even if faking it. I love the banter between Octavia and her brother Frederick! There are some hard family dynamics that the characters bear in the story, but all ends well and with humor. This author's stories are always ex......more

Goodreads review by Luci on February 11, 2024

clean romance Four and a half stars for this next book in the series. Each can be read as a stand alone but I have enjoyed reading each in sequence as it gives more “background story “to the other characters. I enjoyed the humor between the characters, the plot kept me interested. I enjoyed the theme......more