A WellTrained Lady, Jess Heileman
A WellTrained Lady, Jess Heileman
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A Well-Trained Lady

Author: Jess Heileman

Narrator: Janna Fox

Unabridged: 11 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/01/2024


Synopsis

Everything has changed. Except her heart.
Arabella Godwin is an Incomparable in London Society—elegant, wealthy, and meticulously trained. Yet, she has nothing to show for her efforts aside from her pretentious reputation and a collection of disappointed suitors. When her plan to secure a promising offer of marriage is temporarily delayed, she must bide her time in the company of an estranged childhood friend—the much-too-endearing, but regrettably untitled, Augustus Brundage. As the friends’ tattered relationship returns to familiarity, Arabella must prevent herself from fully regressing into the carefree, impressionable young lady who once foolishly trusted Augustus with her heart. To make the same mistake again would ruin everything she has worked for—and certainly more. But can a heart be so easily trained? Heat Level:Mild/Sweet

About Jess Heileman

"In kindergarten, Jess won a first prize ribbon for her original creation Pigs in Wigs. It was a solid storyline: there was this pig that wore a wig—and it rhymed. Not impressed? Neither were her children when shown the very masterpiece that influenced her to become an author. “You won a ribbon for that?” Yes. Yes, she did. Thankfully, life has since exposed her to a thorough education with its share of awards and accolades—and, more importantly, to the trials and human experiences that form the heart of a storyteller and the substance of great stories. Besides her love of writing, Jess is an avid reader, shameless people observer, international cafe loiterer, and partially retired photographer. She loves being a mother to five amazing humans and a wife to the greatest man she knows."


Reviews

Goodreads review by Katie on July 24, 2020

Adorable second chance romance--Regency style! Times like these leave the soul craving for friendships and connection and I loved that this cute story was full of them. Bella and Ruth were such great friends, yet they've been out of touch for years. That elements lends a slight mysterious tone to an......more

Goodreads review by Camille on July 30, 2020

I adored Jess Heileman’s debut, Abigail, when I read it last year and have been eager to read more of her work, so I was thrilled to read her newest book, A Well-Trained Lady. It was just as beautiful and enjoyable as I’d anticipated in terms of character development, romance, the plot and its twist......more

Goodreads review by HR-ML on August 06, 2022

This had a tad too much angst for me. "Sweet" w/ kisses only. Gave it 3 stars. Arabella, daughter of a viscount, had a vindictive mother who taught her to intentionally hurt others and to be manipulative. Stunning "Bella" saw old friend Ruth (cous of Augustus) @ a ball & pretended not to recognize he......more

Goodreads review by Heidi on August 11, 2020

Arabella drove me a just little crazy! Once she slowly sheds the insincere society persona she had embraced due to her mother's influence, she becomes actually likeable, and I could see why Augustus had fallen in love with her and was willing to give her another chance. She reminds me a bit of Jane......more

Goodreads review by Ashley on August 17, 2020

Lovely regency romance! This book was sweet, intriguing and funny! The hero is one of the best I’ve read. He was so honest and lovable. It was fun to watch Arabella change throughout the book as well.......more