And it feels like you’re learning with Marianne the depth of Philip’s feelings and the importance of her to him. The turns to get there are surprising and make me turn the pages even faster. I seem to be constantly relieving the climax of the book over and over in my head. But the beauty of Edenbrooke is those moments are small and they pass quickly. It pits loyalty to family against potential to find love. They open their hearts to each other.Īs with any romance, there are moments when someone can’t admit their love or a third person tries to get into their relationship. They have meaningful conversations–beyond dancing at balls or buying ribbon for bonnets. They talk about relationships and family. And she cares for Philip as himself.īut what I love most is how they talk. They discuss traveling and books. And she appreciates it for its beauty and feeling. He flirts with her and shows her his home. I love when they make their vows to each other in the library to love each other for the right reasons. The best part about their love is that is blossoms from friendship and genuine admiration.Īs Marianne arrives at Edenbrooke a full week before her twin sister Cecily, she and Philip spend a lot of time together. They ride horse, explore the grounds, practice archery, and never quite get around to the promised chess game. If this was a proper romance, the proper people should fall in love. It’s there that she meets Philip.įrom the moment they meet, I was sure they would fall in love. That trauma leads her to an inn for shelter and help. On her way there, she is attacked by a highwayman. She jumps at the chance to return to the country. The story is beautiful. It follows the experiences of Marianne Daventry, a young lady who recently lost her mother and lives with her grandmother in Bath, England. She is invited to Edenbrooke, the vast estate of a childhood-friend of her mother. It can be beautiful, deeply meaningful, and lasting.Įdenbrooke is set in Regency England–potentially my favorite time period and place in the world. Love doesn’t have to be raunchy or lust-driven. In one week.ĭonaldson calls Edenbrooke “a proper romance.” I find that classy. Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson has become one of those books for me. It’s not often that I read a book over and over right after I finish it the first time. Today I’m back with a review of one of my recent absolute favorite romances. It was wonderful to be with family and celebrate all our blessings!

Hi all! Happy almost December! Can you believe it? I have been a bit MIA this week because of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Edenbrooke novel