Friday, October 14, 2022

Bradwell Brothers Book Series by Kasey Stockton Reviewed

Bradwell Brothers Series
I recently read the first two books in the "Bradwell Brothers" book series by Kasey Stockton.  The third book will not be released until April, 2023. 

I have really enjoyed this series, thus far, because the author included unusual or funny circumstances, as well as giving her characters an abundance of humorous wit. I can hardly wait for book three to be available.

The books are in the Regency Romance genre, which means they are historical fiction that takes place during the British Regency (1811–1820) time period.  This series is clean and wholesome, therefore it can be recommended for any age.  It almost seems educational as it peeks into the historical British social classes and what is acceptable behavior for ladies and gentlemen, as well as the family hierarchy of the wealthy class. 

There are 3 Bradwell brothers.  At the beginning of the series, their mother still reigns over the Bradwell home and all 3 bachelor brothers reside there at Chelton most of the time.  Henry, the middle brother, was bequeathed the "hunting box", a separate family home, that is his private getaway when needed.  As with all siblings, the brothers have similarities and shared memories, but each has their own individual personality.  They are so well described that I can easily envision James' concerned & watchful eyes, Benedict's looks of confusion or misunderstanding, and Henry's quiet reserve. I feel like I know these boys.

 

Synopsis of Sensibly Wed - Bradwell Brothers Book 1
London, 1817  

 Sensibly Wed (Bradwell Brothers Book 1)Check PriceJames Bradwell chose to attend his godmother's ball in hopes of finding a suitable wife.  As the oldest brother, and heir to his father's estate, James is mindful of his family duties. However, he resents the girls in attendance who merely seek his company because of his wealth.  Desiring a brief escape from the marriage mart, he slips into the library, but quickly finds he is not alone.

Felicity Thurston would much rather be reading than attending a ball.  Not only does she suffer with anxiety attacks, but she is certain she will never find someone who loves her "as her father loves her mother" at a superficial social event.  In an attempt to avoid a particularly unappealing man, Felicity slipped into a dark room and closed the door behind her.  To her delight, she realized she was alone in the library. She lite a candle and began pursuing the book shelves.  When she hears the unmistakable creak of the opening door, she blew out her candle, hoping to not be discovered. Unfortunately, hot candle wax dripped on her hand and she yelped.

And, that is how Felicity and James met, and how they were discovered:  alone together in the library during the ball.  How scandalous!  Before they even exited the room, the gossip was spreading quickly throughout the ballroom. 

Felicity and her parents quickly left the ball, but James already knew what was going to be required of him.  He was at their home early the following morning proposing marriage.  Soon after Felicity and her parents accepted his proposal, she found out his last name.  Of all the people in the world, how could she possibly be engaged to the brother of the only man she had ever hoped to marry.

And, that is just the beginning!  You will need to read the book to find out what happens next.

 

Synopsis of Pleasantly Pursued - Bradwell Brother Book 2  

 Pleasantly Pursued (Bradwell Brothers Book 2)Check PriceDorothea Northcott has escaped her impending doom.  She simply could not be "deposited" at her lecherous chaperone's home, but she couldn't tell her guardian, Lady Edith Bradwell, about her cousin, Lord Claverley, and his despicable desires either.  She felt her only salvation would be to run away and seek employment. While she greatly appreciated her godmother's efforts to see her sponsored and properly introduced to society, Thea would forgo that for a simpler, safe life.  She had found a position working in a kitchen and would be content marrying a humble man.  

Benedict Bradwell had been searching for Thea for months.  He followed her trail of jobs until he finally found her working as a kitchen maid. However, she was not happy to see him and she did not want to be returned to his mother and her home.  When Benedict explained that is mother was worried sick over her disappearance, Thea acquiesced and agreed to return with him, but only if he agreed to her one condition: she would not be forced to go to Lord Claverley's house or forced to remain at Chelton.

Benedict's plan to sneak Thea back to Chelton, was just the beginning of "interesting" situations they faced.  Without a proper chaperone, Thea had to dress as a male servant for the duration of a journey that would take four days, including nights in various inns.  Their verbal sparring made the trip, as well as the entire season, a fun journey for readers.    

Perhaps you have figured out what happens in terms of romance, but the book is worth reading, regardless.




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6 comments:

  1. How scandalous to be found alone together in a dark room. And how improper for a man and a woman to travel alone together unaccompanied by chaperones. The Regency Era certainly had a lot of rules & restrictions of proper behavior. LOL. But love will conquer all despite societies' view of behavior. As I'm sure it does in these Bradwell Brothers stories. Thanks for your delightful review, Sylvestermouse. I can 'read' so much else between the lines than you let on here. :-). I'm sure the full stories will be most enjoyable to read.

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    1. lol, Elf! Indeed, how "improper"! What I loved most about these books is that they are laced with humor. That makes the difficult times in the characters lives less stressful for the reader. The last book I read, a different series, but also a historical fiction, was just too stressful, which made it less enjoyable. Real life has enough stress. I don't need it from the books I read.

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  2. Sylvestermouse, as you know, I love Regency romances, especially series where I get a chance for repeat visits with favorite characters. So many of the well written series in this genre also involve excessive (for my taste) “bodice ripping,” so it’s always a treat to discover one that captivated readers without explicitly described sexual encounters. I love a good series where wit and humor are integral to the main characters’ personalities and the storytelling. I look forward to making the acquaintance of the Bradwell Brothers and their ladies!

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  3. What a wonderful set of new books to put on my reading list. You know that I enjoy historical romances and these two books sound delightful. I'm looking forward to reading both and the third in the new year! Thanks for your recommendations!

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  4. This series sounds like a wonderful one to dive into. I could get lost in this genre (historical romance) - You sure do know your historical romance genre well! You would be my go-to place for suggestions if I was book hunting!

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  5. Love this! I think it would be a lovely book and series to immerse yourself in and I love the character's wit and humour you described. Yes, the rules and restrictions of acceptable behaviour at that time were many and important to observe and if not could have many implications! Thank you for your great review and recommendation.

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