Capturing Emilia

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Pub Date 10 Jul 2020 | Archive Date 4 Sep 2020

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Description

Emilia, 29, has left the suburbs and a dead-end job to make a fresh start in London. Recently qualified as an archivist, she is getting over her past relationships and freeing her mind from her obsession with New Age thinking. She soon finds the perfect job in a heritage library in Mayfair where she unexpectedly meets Charles. Emilia is initially repelled by him given their opposite personalities, while he falls for her from the very beginning. 

Charles, 38, is a Mayfair-based lettings agent to the rich and famous, not quite the kind of boyfriend Emilia had in mind. He is charming, worldly, adept, and wealthy and likes to enjoy the finer things in life. Charles realises that he has truly found a real love but will he be tempted to return to his old ways?

This love story unravels within the urbane and sophisticated setting of London’s Mayfair. Will Emilia have the courage to let herself fall? Even though she’s convinced that this isn’t the way it was meant to be.

Emilia, 29, has left the suburbs and a dead-end job to make a fresh start in London. Recently qualified as an archivist, she is getting over her past relationships and freeing her mind from her...


A Note From the Publisher

Brooke Adams obtained a BA (Hons) in Modern Languages and Literatures from the University of Westminster, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Postmodernity, Representation and Culture. After her studies, Brooke spent some time travelling, then worked as an antiquarian bookseller before returning to London and training as a kindergarten teacher.

On discovering that her passion lay with writing, she worked on a part-time basis as a school librarian and foreign languages tutor so that she could dedicate her time to writing.

More recently, Brooke obtained an MA in Creative Writing and now divides her time between writing romance novellas, a weekly newspaper column and podcast. Brooke lives in Hertfordshire with her husband and daughter. Her hobbies include Yoga and Pilates, Botanical Illustration and Astrology.

Brooke Adams obtained a BA (Hons) in Modern Languages and Literatures from the University of Westminster, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Postmodernity, Representation and Culture. After her studies...


Available Editions

EDITION Ebook
ISBN 9781838596217
PRICE US$2.99 (USD)
PAGES 200

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Capturing Emilia is a sweet and very easy to read romance. It's the type of book you pick if you want to not think and just escape the world.

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If you are in the mood for a romance novella, this could be for you. I thought the story and characters were lacking a bit of substance. The book kept me engaged but more because I hoped that something would draw me in. But it's short and sweet and sometimes that's all you need.

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I was searching to read a good romance book and Capturing Emilia really hit the shot. With adorable characters and a swoon-worthy story, I fell in love with this one. I can't wait to read another book by Brooke Adams.

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A lovely story enjoyed leaving my world entering theirs,Wonderful characters A romance a perfect story to sink into.# netgalley#capturingemilia

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Unfortunately, I was slow in downloading this story and it was archived before I had the chance. I'm sure it is a wonderful read.

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Loved this amazing romance set in London. Very fun.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

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I am afraid this book was not for me. It was the first book I had read by the author, and I enjoyed her writing style so would read another of her books, but this novella did not grab me. It was short so I finished it, but it will not stay with me.
Emilia is a librarian and archivist who is sensible, smart and living in London on her own for the first time. After breaking up with her first real boyfriend she meets an older man, Charlie, a confident, self-made entrepreneur and partner in an estate agency, who is nothing like any man she has ever met before. Charlie falls for Emilia immediately even though she is not his type. Emilia tries to fight her feelings for Charlie....
The characters of Emilia and Charlie were quite stereotypical and their romance was very old fashioned although in a modern day setting. It felt somewhat unrealistic that two people aged 29 and early 40s in today’s society would behave in the way that they did.
As I say, although the book was well written which shows the author’s talent, it was just not one for me.
Thanks to NetGalley for a Kindle copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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This was a sweet romance which had very engaging albeit somewhat old fashioned characters. The writing style was very appealing. This was a short sweet read that made you feel good. I love books set in London as it is one of my most favorite places in the work. As a bookish teen, who spent summers in London with my extended family, I enjoyed the protagonist who seemed to be somewhat of a late bloomer. I will definitely check out other stories by this author. Reminded me of Jenny Colgan books which is a huge compliment!

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC

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Such a fun and enjoyable romance! I especially enjoyed learning about Emilia's job as an archivist, which was fascinating.

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