A Gentleman For All Seasons

Shana Galen · Vanessa Kelly · Kate Noble · Theresa Romain

Nov 2015 · V.K. Sykes

About this ebook

 The tiny village of Hemshawe is the sort of place where nothing ever happens…until a handsome ex-soldier and his matchmaking sister let the imposing manor house at the edge of town. The friendly Londoners shake up the staid people of Hemshawe, and villagers see each other in a new and oh-so-appealing light. 

Suddenly long-sparring enemies become lovers, a town festival heralds a new start for a fallen woman and a dandy, and a man who has given up on love gets a second chance with the woman he never forgot. And the matchmaker herself? She won’t rest until she finds her own happily-ever-after… 


A Madness in Spring by Kate Noble 

Adam Sturridge has made Belinda Leonard’s blood boil since childhood, and the feeling is mutual. But when a would-be matchmaker arrives in the village of Hemshawe, she’d determined to erase the thin line between love and hate. Now, Belinda and Adam are faced with falling for someone they’ve always considered an enemy — can they overcome old prejudices and discover how to rub each other the right way? 


The Summer of Wine and Scandal by Shana Galen 

When viscount’s son and dandy Peregrine Lochley is temporarily exiled from London to the country for his misdeeds, the last thing he expects is to encounter an intriguing woman. But Caroline Martin has a secret to hide, and it just might be too scandalous for even this debauched rogue. 


Those Autumn Nights by Theresa Romain 

Ten years ago, wealthy Eliza Greenleaf broke lowly soldier Bertram Gage’s heart—but the last decade brought changes in fortune to them both. Now that he’s made his mark on the world, a twist of fate brings the Greenleaf family under his power. Will this war-hardened officer triumph over his former lover…or will Bertie and Eliza give love a second chance? 

The Season for Loving by Vanessa Kelly 

Miss Georgie Gage, matchmaker extraordinaire, is resigned to life as a spinster—almost. When notoriously aloof bachelor Fergus Haddon arrives from Scotland to spend Christmas with the Gage family, Georgie thinks she’s finally found her own perfect match—if, that is, she can get the handsome Highlander to agree! 

Ratings and reviews

With feel good stories, enchanting characters and wonderful authors A Gentleman for All Seasons has the makings of a magical holiday read. I received an ARC of this anthology of heartbreak, regret and live in exchange for an honest review. Each author puts a unique spin on the obstacles that are faced when matters of the heart are involved. Kate Noble- A Madness in Spring turns childhood rivalry into a heartwarming love story. Shana Galen- The Summer of Wine and Scandal encourages looking beyond the surface and into the heart to discover someone's true worth. Ms. Galen's story of redemption and forgiveness is sweetly written. Theresa Romain- Regret, heartbreak and second chances may prove rewarding in Those Autumn Nights. Vanessa Kelly- A surprising turn of events may prove to be just what two introverted hearts need in The Season for Loving.

A GENTLEMAN FOR ALL SEASONS is such an exceptional anthology, that I rewrote my review because it is so astonishingly good. Seldom have I seen such uniformly astounding quality writing! The dialogues are brilliant all around, attention to detail is superb, there are several memorable secondary characters, but most remarkable is the seamless fluidity when switching from one author to the next while retaining continuity and coherence. A MADNESS IN SPRING by Kate Noble is a terrific enemies to lovers story between Belinda and Adam, who normally resides in not-Scotland. The characters are so engaging, and the snappy banter that led to the romance is witty and so entertaining! And what to say about that first kiss; it nearly defines earth-shattering. Delightful! THE SUMMER OF WINE AND SCANDAL by Shana Galen is alternatively touching, hilarious, and very romantic. Caroline Martin is living in shame, when Peregrine Lochley arrives into town and changes everything. In spite of looking like such a superficial fop, he is adorable, and what a joy it was to witness Caro and Lochley form a united front, and I was dying to know what their secrets were. It was such a wonderful story that I was sorry to see it end so quickly! THOSE AUTUMN NIGHTS by Theresa Romain relates how Bertram Gage and Eliza Greenleaf, who were once lovers, are reunited ten years later. Bertie and Eliza are simply sublime, and Florian, the French butler, is an outstanding secondary character. Ms. Romain’s prose is luminous and very eloquent, making everything comes to life before our very eyes. It’s a wonderful story tinged with melancholy, where shadows give way to light, and hope replaces regrets, showing that love can be as fragile as a dry leaf. Magnificent! In THE SEASON FOR LOVING by Vanessa Kelly, Georgie Gage is going mad with boredom after her long illness; she is ready to live again. It’s late November when Highlander Fergus Haddon arrives into town; he is in Hemshawe for a rest. Fergus’ family wants him to marry, but he doesn’t want to, for personal reasons. But Georgie’s sunny disposition is contagious, they make each other happy, and this made the romance so joyful, young and fresh. The main characters are charm personified; exquisite! I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.