Thursday, April 27, 2023

Book Review: Regency Therapy by Lisa H. Catmull

QUICK FACTS


  • Title: Regency Therapy: A Sweet Romantic Comedy
  • Series: The Jane Austen Vacation Club (Book 2)
  • Author: Lisa H. Catmull
  • Genre: Contemporary Romance, Inspirational Fiction
  • Publisher: Saltair Press (February 3, 2023)
  • Length: (278) pages
  • Format: Trade Paperback & eBook
  • ISBN: 978-1959864011
  • Tour Dates: April 24 – May 8, 2023

BOOK DESCRIPTION

My publisher invited me to attend an all-expenses paid writing retreat at the posh new Hartfield Regency Resort in Loveland, Colorado. Carole isn't nice like that—there must be a catch.

There is. His name is Ryder Hawk, the outlaw leader of the all-male Western writers who work for the same publishing company. He thinks he’s agreed to attend an all-expenses-paid week at a dude ranch.

Yeah, no. Carole has other ideas. She wants to break into the cowboy romance market. If I want to renew my writing contract, I have to do more than put up with Ryder and his gang of cowboy cronies for a week. We have to write together.

The problem is, Ryder and I have a history.

And it’s more like war than peace.

PRAISE FOR REGENCY THERAPY

“Fun, sweet, slow burn. I was rooting for them!”— Liselotte, Goodreads
  
“You don't have to be an Austen fan to love this series!…If you're looking for a clean, well-written book with some truly laugh out loud moments, grab this one today!”— Lorie AH, Amazon, on Matchmaking Therapy

5 STARS “The romantic chemistry was off the charts with these two and the flirting was on another level!”— Ashley Johnson, Bringing Up Books



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MY THOUGHTS

Regency Therapy by Lisa H. Catmull might be the flirtiest book ever. Do not read it unless you are in the mood for all the romance. I enjoyed the sharp banter between Ryder and Lucy. Like the Jane Austen inspired setting, the phrases had a smart wit that felt Austenesque. The snappy flirtation held my attention from the beginning and introduced me to the term “bickerflirting” which aptly described Lucy and Ryder’s communication, especially in the early part of their relationship. 

Aside from the flirting, Regency Therapy held good romantic tension while staying in the swoony-but-wholesome category. The story was extremely enjoyable as the writers interacted and competed to secure book contracts. I found the big climax a bit confusing (as did Lucy, who is the first-person POV narrator). What actually happened was explained later. Still, Lucy and Ryder eventually find their way to the expected happily-ever-after which made me close the book with a smile in my heart.

Regency Therapy by Lisa H. Catmull is the first full-length novel in The Jane Austen Vacation Club series and worked fine as a standalone story. I read the prequel novella, Matchmaking Therapy, which detailed how the Hartfield Regency Resort came to be, but the prequel is not necessary to read prior to Regency Therapy. I enjoyed so much about Regency Therapy, including aspects I did not have space to discuss here. I look forward to reading the next installment in this series. Four Stars.



Disclosure of Material Connection: I was provided a copy of this book by the author or publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.


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Lisa Catmull writes sweet contemporary romances and clean and wholesome romances in the Victorian era. Her books have been nominated for Swoony, RONE, and Whitney awards.

She taught Middle School English and History for seven years before pursuing screenwriting and writing. She currently lives between a canyon and a lake in Utah with her husband, two cats, and two rambunctious children.

Her books can be found on Amazon and are always free for Kindle Unlimited readers.

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