Review: Letters for Phoebe by Sally Britton
Letters for Phoebe kicks off the new “Forever After” novella series, written by five friends about five friends (how fun is that?)! A girlhood pact and one “lucky” red-beaded bracelet binds this group of girls together as they each navigate their way to a happily ever after. It’s kind of like Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants but in the Regency era!
When Phoebe starts receiving anonymous letters, she never once thinks the most irresponsible man in London is her correspondent. Or that she will fall in love with him.
Phoebe Kimball grew up believing in love, but after failing to find a gentleman capable of capturing her heart, she has turned more practical than romantic. She is determined to find a husband in London this Season. If only the annoying Mr. Fenwick would stop appearing every time she sets her cap at someone! When an anonymous letter arrives warning her that her current target is unsuitable marital material, Phoebe begins a relationship with the letter writer that promises something more than a practical alliance.
Griffin Fenwick does not usually care for women on the hunt for a husband, but Miss Kimball’s quick wit and refusal to admit she enjoys his company intrigues him. When he realizes the gentlemen on her list of eligible bachelors is full with scoundrels, he warns her the only way he can - through a letter. As he comes to know Phoebe better, he soon realizes he wishes to put his own name on her list. If only she liked Griffin as much as she liked her anonymous correspondent.
When Phoebe realizes its been Griffin writing her all along, will she put aside practicality for love, or spurn Griffin for even trying to woo her?
Letters for Phoebe is the first in a series of books about five friends. The next four novellas will be written by authors Joanna Barker, Megan Walker, Heidi Kimball, and Arlem Hawks.
This book gave me all the warm, fuzzy feelings-which was so needed right now. After I finished the last couple pages, I realized just how much of a delight this story was to read. It’s a simple, fast read, but it just makes you feel happy inside. When all the world is crazy and complicated and uncertain, it’s refreshing to read something so light-hearted. It’s like stepping outside and taking in a deep breath of warm summer air after being too long in the cold.
If you are needing a feel-good read right now as much as I was, Letters for Phoebe is the perfect choice! 4/5 Stars! I’m now eager to see how Phoebe’s friends-Daphne, Isabel, Marah, and Lavinia-will find their own happy endings!
I received this book from the author as a thank you for sharing about another of her books recently (you can read that review HERE!). However, I was not obligated to review the book favorably. All of my thoughts and opinions are completely my own. Thank you so much, Sally, for sending me this delightful little novella-and the other goodies you included in the package!