In the fourth Regency romance by this author, we will be able to get our Bridgerton fix once again as we travel to Regency England where it is time for the Season once again and two more ladies are in need of a husband. Leonora Appleby at twenty-seven is considered by many (including herself) to be past the marriageable age. She had been betrothed once before, but the man she loved was sent in to battle and lost his life. Now, her childhood home, Hasterleigh Manor, is soon to be taken over by the heir to the land, George Lockwood, and she must find other accommodations . But life has a way of springing surprises and the return of the brooding war hero Earl Rokeby, presumed dead on the French battlefields, to the magnificent neighboring Rokeby Abbey has the village atwitter with speculation. Earl Rokeby has returned, scarred in mind and body, with news for Leonora’s best friend Charlotte Blythe – news that will change everything. Charlotte, who was left on the doorstep of the parsonage as a baby, has always wondered about her parentage. Not knowing her background and having any dowry has kept her from attending the Season in the past, but with the return of Earl Rokeby, she finds the answers she has always wanted.

I love these books. I am a huge Bridgerton fan, and as all of the other like-minded individuals would agree, it is entirely too long in-between seasons. These books are my Bridgerton fix. I get swept up in them the same way I do my favorite show. I love the characters, and how each book only focuses on a couple of young ladies at a time, so you stay invested in their story. If you are a Bridgerton fan, or just love a good romance, then you will love this. Each book is written as a stand-alone, as the characters do not repeat, so you don't have to read them in order. I highly recommend this!

This was the perfect regency read for me! I needed this!

Two romantic stories--both special in their right. And they checked off all my boxes.
I also really loved the friendship between Leonora and Charlotte.

This was sweet, clean, charming, and fun! And if you enjoy Jane Austen, you'll enjoy this one!

This was a wonderfully written historical romance. It had echoes of both Emma and Pride and Prejudice in it and was a joy to read from start to end. You can tell that it was written by an author with expert knowledge of the time period and the level of detail observed was excellent. It was not fast moving but held me totally engrossed and I did not want to finish and leave them. Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for giving me access to an early copy of this book.

This is Jane Dunn’s fourth regency romance and is another entertaining story of love amid the regency world of balls and rides in Hyde Park.
Leonora is happy living in the country and looking after her father’s estate. Her fiancé was killed in the Napoleonic wars and at the age of 27, she is resigned to never marrying. Suddenly her life is turned upside when the heir to her father’s estate arrives as well as the Lord of the nearby Rokeby Abbey. With two eligible bachelors in the neighbourhood, Leonora’s life suddenly becomes a lot more interesting. We also have Charlotte, who is the ward of the local vicar and his wife and as close to Leonora as a sister. When Charlotte’s true parentage comes to light, the two women find themselves whisked off to London to partake in the season.
I really liked Leonora’s character and she and Charlotte contrasted with each other nicely. The details about their lives both in the country and in London are well written and give us a good picture. The two principal men were also interesting and a good contrast to each other. The romances played out nicely and there was enough uncertainty to keep things interesting.
I still feel that Jane Dunn’s characters are heavily influenced by Georgette Heyer especially the men. However, she is definitely making the period more her own and this is a hugely enjoyable story which stands on its own merits.
Thank you to Net Galley and the publishers, Boldwood Books for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Absolute blinder of a book.
I really enjoyed the story, the pace and the cast of characters.
I found it truly immersive and I will definitely keep my eye out for future releases from this author.
Great for fans of historical fiction and sagas.

I really enjoyed “A Lady’s Fortune”. It was a sweet romance novel with not one but two love stories! Charlotte and Leonora are best of friends and two men come into their quiet country lives and change everything! There were a couple times where I was frustrated with the girls for certain misunderstandings that caused issues but in reality no one is perfect so it’s not unrealistic by any means! There were twists and turns and excitement I didn’t expect and found myself wishing I could read my book while I work so I think that’s a sure sign of a well written romance!

I love that Jane Dunn has pivoted from scholarly biographies to Regency romance novels and, judging from the author's note at the back, she is loving it, too, as she absolutely should. I have to say that I didn't love this novel as much as some of her others. As ever, her attention to historical detail was there, which is always a lovely surprise in historical romance novels. Her characters could have been really fascinating, but I have to say it always felt as though we were held at arm's length from many of them and others were introduced far too rapidly, making them no more than lovable at best. It is slightly spicier than some of her earlier novels, but still very much closed door, if that makes a difference to you. The plot was also interesting and explored underrepresented areas of Regency society, such as inheritance, illegitimacy, spinsterhood, and the physical and mental scars of those returning from the Napoleonic Wars. In all of those areas, however, I also felt that we didn't get quite enough. The plot was very slow to start, but then wrapped up very quickly by the end. Leonora was also a contradictory heroine; seemingly sensible, but prone to defensive, passionate outbursts that completely contradicted everything she was feeling. I'm glad I read it, though, and look forward to seeing what else Dunn has in store.

I found this book really engaging and it had a great use of language. It explor3s the lives of a few people whose lives have been upended by the war in the peninsular. One person was severely injured, one los5 her fiancé and believed herself beyond marriageable age. The story weaves to get her several romances opening various possibilities. While the plot is good, to me there was a flaw. One person was exposed as a former spy for Boney yet his ‘punishment’ was to emigrate. Surely he deserved justice in front of a court of law. However this does not spoil what is an enjoyable read.

A thoroughly enjoyable regency era novel following 2 lovely ladies, and 2 very different gentlemen. The book is told from the perspective of the 2 women, however it’s told in such a way that you feel you really get to know everyone in the book. I guessed early on who would end up with whom, but there were still many twists and turns on the path to true love, and some unexpected surprises. I very much enjoyed this book and will be keeping an eye out for others from this author

Leonora Appleby, being unwed at the positively ancient age of 27, has contented herself with her country life. She spends her time managing her father's estate and in the company of her best friend Charlotte Blythe. And then Leonora and Charlotte's quiet lives are upset by the arrival of the handsome George Lockwood--heir to Leonora's father's estate--and the battle-scarred Earl of Rokeby...

A Lady's Fortune has all the drama and romance one can expect from a good Regency romance. I was immediately pulled in by the characters and the slowly brewing drama. I also loved the attention to historical detail in the book; not just the customs and clothing, but the author's word choices as well.

Absolutely worth the read by any fan of Jane Austen and Regency romances.

These were wonderful Regency romances! I loved both of these stories, although I think Leonora and Alistair were my favorite. Looking forward to more by Jane Dunn.

This lovely tale engages the reader with two delightful romances marked by wit, charm and compelling characters. The author also brings the Regency era to vivid life through her fine literary brush strokes and keen understanding of the historical period. A gem!

A very cute regency romance (or 2 romances).

Leonora: smart, capable, but a little judgemental, has been through the loss of her parents and close friend.

Alastair Rokeby, torn apart physically and mentally by the ravages of war and losing his best friend, his brother.

Charlotte: leonoras best friend from the village. Given a chance for a London season by Lord Rokeby.

Mr Lockwood: heir to Leonoras father. Kind, smart and an arborist.

Each of these characters have their stories and Dunn brings them together to weave a charming romance. Witty conversations, good character development, slow burn and a clean closed door romance makes this book a solid read.

Jane Dunn does it again! What a lovely story. 5+ stars. I don’t have enough words to describe how much I have enjoyed it. I can only highly recommend it especially if you love Jane Austin and Brontë sisters. This book reminded me of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë.

The only shortcoming for me was the nudity towards the end. It was out of character for them and unnecessary.

Many thanks for the free copy in exchange of an honest review!

Loved this one! Great and fun read. Highly recommend.
Many thanks to the publisher, Netgalley, and the author for my ARC.

A historical romance novel featuring a wounded hero and a sensible heroine, “A Lady’s Fortune”, by Jane Dunn, is about love and friendship, and is full of secrets, twists and family drama.
I liked the characters – the two couples and their relatives and friends – and the fact there are decent people in the story, along with the evil ones.
Leonora is a kind, caring, thoughtful heroine. She’s a bit bold, too.
I liked the hero, Alistair, his bluntness and the disdain for rules. I enjoyed watching how he softened and his soul healed.
The author excels in her attention to historical, geographical and dress codes details and descriptions.
These extended parts are not my style, so I skipped some.
I found the multiple point of views distracting and pointless sometimes.

I have enjoyed Jane Dunn's books in the past and this one was also enjoyable. But near the 80% mark it took a bit of a turn I wasn't expecting. I would still classify this as closed door, but in those last few chapters this book felt less Georgette Heyer style.
Other than that little surprise, this was a fun book. I loved the entrance of Dearlove, his sister and friend. It felt like that scene in Pride and Prejudice when Darcy walks in.
The MCs were all lovable, mostly Alistair :)

This was a really cute story and the plot was great. The style is unusual, in that it has a lot of 'head hopping' - ie jumping from one character's point of view to another's in the same scene. This is really hard to pull off. You need a full omniscient narrator to do it (eg Lessons in Chemistry) and it didn't really work in this story.

5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. A clean romance in the mode of Heyer.

Loeonora is about to move out of her home because her father's heir is coming to claim the manor. He is a lovely man, very reasonable and understanding of her situation and how hard Nora has worked to keep the estate in good working order. Mr Lockwood's step father is a well thought of follower of fashion in London and George is relieved that he can dress how he likes in the country. Nora's got a Nanny that she loves and who she intents to take to the Lodge when she moves. The next estate is owned by and Earl. Onethat Nanny P knows well. Alistair is badly scared from the war in Corunna and hopes to live quietly on his estate. He has his faithful dog and because of his scars has given up his rakish ways. Nora has a friend almost sister in the adopted daughter of the local vicar, Lottie.

There's lots of fun and intrigue with Nora and Lottie attending the London marriage mart season. I thoughly recommend this book.

voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Had my attention from start to finish… I couldn't put it down and finished it in a day. Can't wait for more from this amazing author What an absolute cracker of a book!!!… sucked me straight in… absolutely addictive page turner… absolutely absorbed me… For fans of regency books.