4.5
Becoming His Bluestocking Countess
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Get lost in the lively world of The Scandalous Stringhams in this light-hearted Regency romance
How to woo a countess
In fifty questions…
Lady Rebecca Stringham is stunned when a beautiful man falls from his horse and practically into her lap! The notorious Earl’s reputation precedes him, so their instant bond must remain secret from her overprotective family.
Phineas has never danced to anyone else’s tune before, yet he’s entranced by Becca’s intelligence and wit—not to mention her curves! Could fifty courtship questions be enough to unravel her inner world? With each answer Becca gives, his feelings for her only deepen, but can he trust her with his secrets—and ask her the most important question of all?
From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
The Scandalous Stringhams
Book 1: Becoming His Bluestocking Countess
How to woo a countess
In fifty questions…
Lady Rebecca Stringham is stunned when a beautiful man falls from his horse and practically into her lap! The notorious Earl’s reputation precedes him, so their instant bond must remain secret from her overprotective family.
Phineas has never danced to anyone else’s tune before, yet he’s entranced by Becca’s intelligence and wit—not to mention her curves! Could fifty courtship questions be enough to unravel her inner world? With each answer Becca gives, his feelings for her only deepen, but can he trust her with his secrets—and ask her the most important question of all?
From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
The Scandalous Stringhams
Book 1: Becoming His Bluestocking Countess
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4.5
“I've devoured every book in The Scandalous Stringhams miniseries. Each book spotlights one sister from the family. The Stringham family is my favorite! They feel so real, and I connect deeply with them—above all, Becca, the youngest in this latest story.
Let me share my feelings from this read... Pure joy! I adore the leads, Lady Rebecca Stringham and Lord Norwich, who is known mainly in the book by his first name, Phineas. Sparks fly right from their first encounter. Their playful jabs? Utterly charming. When we find out that Phineas has never known real love in his life, it makes their relationship even more special. As the family's youngest, Becca often got babied too much. I adore how she gains strength and self-love through Phineas.
I also really enjoyed the Fifty Courtship Questions from Phineas, tucked at the book's end. It felt like the perfect bonus. The very strong epilogue wrapped things up beautifully, too. Samantha Hastings excels at sweet romances with lively characters you root for and never forget. Grab the whole series—I promise you'll adore the Stringhams, just like me.”
“I absolutely loved this book! Following the Stringham family through their romances has been lovely, and it was a delight to finally read Becca’s story! As the youngest, she’s popped up quite a bit throughout the series, and I love that she’s still the same Becca we got to meet in book one. She’s certainly more mature, but still in possession of a good heart and a willingness to find the good in all, as well as her love for the natural world.
I loved getting to see the humanity in Lord Norwich. I’d forgotten how much he had appeared in the previous books, and went back to find his scenes to have the full picture. It was so interesting to see how he’d changed over time, and also how much Becca truly saw and brought out the best in him.
I loved how nuanced and real the relationships felt in this novel. Becca’s relationships with her siblings had so many facets. We saw both the positives and the challenges in their relationships, particularly with Mantheria. Becca’s love for and frustration with her eldest sister both felt very real! I also loved that Becca could see the best in Alexander, Duke of Gastonbury, even with all the hurt he’d caused her family.
Thank you to the author for the ARC copy! I’ve loved this series (and am really hoping it’s not done yet - I’m hoping Mantheria gets her own HEA too!). All opinions at my own.”About Samantha Hastings
Samantha Hastings met her husband in a turkey sandwich line. They live in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she spends most of her time reading, having tea parties, and chasing her kids. She has degrees from Brigham Young University, University of North Texas, and University of Reading (UK). She’s the author of several YA Regency titles and also writes cozy murder mysteries under Samantha Larsen. Learn more at SamanthaHastings.com
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