Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book. I have chosen to write this honest review voluntarily and it reflects my personal opinion.
I have enjoyed books by Georgette Heyer and Jane Austen in the past but this book did not reach their heights for wit or charm. The first 30 pages were full of language that veered between nonsensical - 'he tossed her into the saddle' - all I could think was 'she's not a sack of coal' - and 'the neighbourhood had been agog' when a young lady was killed - outraged would have been more appropriate - and ridiculous.
This book was not what I expected, I didn't read beyond 30 pages as it didn't engage me.

The Marriage Season by Jane Dunn is a well-researched historical romance. Thanks to the author's descriptive writing, I was easily immersed into the world she had created. I won't summarize the blurb here, but it proved to be an enjoyable read for me.

It's a light-hearted read yet it has enough drama to keep you turning the pages. Further, it presented a satirical commentary on the social fabric of Regency England. Heartily recommended.

This story is filled with drama and scandal. The characters are well developed. The story is well written and very descriptive.

A nicely written novel set in war time - not so difficult when this was most of the 1800s...
But 2 sisters are involved and one is already a widow at a very young age with a child. I was left wanting to know more about her history with her husband, as he seemed to have taught her a lot considering they had been married only a few months. I wondered how .long she had known him before and what type of relationship they had had.
So in this story 2 romances are woven together neatly. The elder sister's romance seemed more well founded. The younger sister's seemed rather flaky and maybe not so well founded in its likely future success. The novelist did not describe it, for me, in such a way as that I could truly believe in it.

"In Regency England, marriage is everything. For young widow Sybella Lovatt, the time has come to find a suitable husband for her sister and ward Lucie. Male suitors are scarce near their Wiltshire estate, so the sisters resolve to head to London in time for the Season to begin. The journey begins. This is an easy book to read, one that takes you into the Regency era in England. As historical history it was just "okay." Less "saucy" than Bridgerton, it probably been a better read if it was taken out of the Regency era and brought more up-to-date with the setting on a dude ranch. Who knew those in England at that time were so thrilled with horses!!! Thanks NetGalley for this ARC and giving me the opportunity to review the book.

This is so readable, I loved the characters from the outset and was fully invested in their stories.

Sybella is a widow. Young and beautiful, mother to a young son, she has lost her husband in the war and is now focused on finding a husband for her younger sister Lucie. With no one suitable in the countryside, they of course head to London for the summer season.

Lucie quickly attracts the attention of the eligible young men and enjoys a season of parties and dinners with her new found friends, Valentine and Freddie. One of these young Lords could be a perfect match for Lucie.

Sybella finds herself drawn to Mr Brabazon, her wealthy and handsome neighbour. But having lost the love of her life, is she really ready to court another man.

This is a great read full of romance and fun. I loved Lucie and Sybella and really enjoyed their story. I will definitely read more Regency romances by Jane Dunn in the future.

Thank you to Netgalley for my gifted digital copy of The Marriage Season. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

The Marriage Season felt like a good but quaint light hearted Regency Romance.
The characters were fun and the storylines of each characters seem to equal each other which is often rare.

With a Regency backdrop the descriptions of the clothes is glamorous and the romance different. I thought it was well written but unfortunately I just couldn't immerse myself in the plot.

This is lovely book i love how author describe England in that era. Daily live in manor country side, Season in London, London scenery in that time. The word little bit stiff but i still enjoy the storyline.

Regency England is brought to stunning life in historian Jane Dunn’s highly enjoyable debut historical novel, The Marriage Season.

Young widow Sybella Lovatt knows only too well that in Regency England, women have next to no agency or autonomy and that marriage is the only option available to them. Realising that her sister and ward Lucie has come of age, Sybella is determined to secure her sibling’s future by finding a suitable husband for her and with eligible bachelors being in rather short supply in the Wiltshire countryside, the two sisters head off to London for the Season. Will they end up finding everything they hoped in the ballrooms and drawing rooms of polite society? Or are Sybella and Lucie about to get far more than they bargained for in London?

Settled at Lucie’s godmother’s Mayfair home, Sybella soon learns that entering the marriage mart cannot just be left to chance and that one must plan almost a military style operation if one hopes to find a suitable husband. Rules and traditions abound and jostling for their attention are two lords, their mysterious neighbour from Shotten Hall and a rakish libertine who might just end up putting all of the sisters’ plans in jeopardy. With futures to settle, reputations to protect and scandals to avoid, will Sybella and Lucie find a love that will last a lifetime amidst the glamour of the Season? Or will their search for happiness lead to disappointment?

The Marriage Season is such a treat for fans of historical fiction. Jane Dunn beautifully evokes the Regency era and has written an immersive, atmospheric and wholly mesmerizing historical novel where the pages just turn themselves. Witty, compulsively readable and wonderfully written, The Marriage Season is a gorgeous page-turner liberally spiced with humour, drama, emotion and plenty of heart-warming romance that cannot fail to keep readers hooked from start to finish.

In an overcrowded market packed with pale imitations of Austen and Heyer, Jane Dunn’s The Marriage Season stands out like a diamond of the first water and I am already counting down the days until her next book.

Rating: 4.5 Stars

A classic regency romance with likeable characters and a rich seam of period knowledge, could have done with a couple of twists along the way though.

Many thanx to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for allowing me to read and review this book.

Although I was looking forward to reading this book and started to, I found I could not concentrate on the story. I found the characters a bit staid and had difficulty enjoying the book. I appreciate that there are many who would enjoy the book but was not what I hoped for.

Young widow Sybella and her sister Lucie go to London for the Season to try and find Lucie a suitable husband, as there are very few to choose from near their own estate. They are soon busy with balls and parties, introduced to many partners, both suitable and not so suitable, and embroiled in the gossip and drama of the ton. Sybella comes to the realization that she doesn't want to spend the rest of her days alone and begins searching for her own perfect match.
If you love Jane Austen and Bridgerton-like novels, this regency era romance is your perfect next read. It was apparent that the author did her research... the descriptions of the costumes, the characters' personalities, and the language of that time period drop you right into the story.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I just couldn’t get into this story. Sorry! I do appreciate the arc in exchange of an honest review.

Thank you net galley for the advance reader copy of this novel. I am a huge regency era book fan and I just couldn't get into this one from the characters to dialogue to plot.

I never thought that I would enjoy the book in the end! It was a difficult read for me because of the language. It reminds me of Pride and Prejudice. Some of the characters are interesting toward the end although others are just too good to be true. The plot all in all was interesting especially when it showed how marriage was at the time the story was set. Thank you, Jane Dunn, Boldwood Books, and NetGalley for the ARC. It was a fun read.

This is a sterling read in the manner of Heyer. I loved Sibella, a young widow who brings her sister to London for the Season. Happy in her life, she has no thoughts of remarriage. This book is so 'heyer-ish' I absolutely loved it. Full of amusing moments, acerbic wit and the inevitable problems which always accompany young debutantes, this is a marvellous romp. I highly recommend 'The Marriage Season by Jane Dunn. Fun and games abound.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for an advanced copy of this book.

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Regency Romance lovers unite! This lovely romance has wit, a bit of sarcasm, good characters, adventure and of course romance. It may take a minute before you are captured by the story, but once it grabs you, it won’t let go. A great standalone romance read.

*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity.*

Orphaned sisters Sybella and Lucie are solidly country gentry. They enjoy the freedoms that comes with wide open spaces, the lack of rules compared to London society, and, most of all, they love being with each other. However, as Lucie nears marriageable age, the two agree to venture into London in the hopes of securing a love match for the young woman. Sybella, a widow, has her hands full with her small son, James, and their manor-- which she manages successfully with the help of her husband's right hand man, George.

The story unfolds exactly how any good Regency era book should. There is bracing wit, vivid descriptions of dresses, food, and parties, and moments of stolen tenderness. Dunn is a master of the Regency Era, her use of language as well as the way her characters interact prove she has done her research. At moments, the dialogue does get bogged down with overuse of jargon, but it quickly picks back up again.

THE MARRIAGE SEASON is a great choice for the long time fan of Regency romance, or anyone looking to dive deeper into historical accurate Regency writing.

Enjoyable read. Sybella wants her sister to find love like she shared with her deceased husband but in helping her accomplish that goal she learns more about herself, life and love.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you NetGalley, Jame Dunn and BoldwoodBooks Books for hearing my honest review. Looking forward to reading more with you
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