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The Grand Hotel
352 pages
A sparkling, cozy escape into the glittering world of Regency London, where love blooms in bite-sized, heartwarming encounters.
What it feels like
Reading this collection feels like stepping into a bustling, luxurious sanctuary away from the London rain, where every closing door promises a new romantic secret. The anthology format gives the book a brisk, delightful momentum, allowing you to sample different flavors of traditional Regency romance—from witty banter and mistaken identities to tender second chances—without ever losing the cozy, unified atmosphere of the grand hotel setting. The prose is elegant yet breezy, capturing the glittering charm of the era while keeping the emotional stakes grounded and deeply heartwarming. It is a perfect, comforting read for anyone who loves the gentle manners of Georgette Heyer and the satisfying, bite-sized joy of watching lonely hearts find their perfect match.
- Mood
- cozy
- elegant
- cheerful
- inviting
- romantic
- Tone
- charming
- warm
- witty
- lighthearted
- earnest
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- second chances · serendipitous encounters · the magic of a shared space · hidden identities · healing through love
- The writing
- Elegant and accessible, balancing witty period dialogue with evocative descriptions of luxurious hotel life.
- The arc
- Moves from gentle longing and playful misunderstandings to deeply satisfying, heartwarming romantic resolutions.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave the cozy, traditional charm of classic Regency romance and the quick satisfaction of interconnected short stories.
Content notes
- mild grief
- widowhood
About the book
London's luxurious Grand Hotel is the perfect setting for romantic rendezvous, glittering celebrations -- and Cupid's good works. The impeccable staff and a host of most intriguing -- and attractive -- guests, will pamper, entertain, and romance readers in five heartwarming stories of love by five award-winning writers. — In Barbara Metzger's "The Management Requests", a case of mistaken identity sets longing hearts in the right direction. Carla Kelly's "The Background Man" proves that it's never too late for love to bloom, while the timing is just right for a young widow in Elisabeth Fairchild "Love Will Find the Way." In Anne Barbour's "The Castaway," a woman attempts to carry off a deception and has a change of heart--with surprising results. And in "Promises to Keep," by Allison Lane, an American in London finds that a visit to her family's past may hold a new love-filled future....
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