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Snowbound with the Earl by Shana Galen

On By TracyIn Christmas, Georgian Era (1714-1837), Novella, Part of a Series, Regency Era (1811-1820), Tracy's Reviews1 Comment

Snowbound with the EarlSnowbound with the Earl by Shana Galen

Tracy’s Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars

Series: Snowbound #2

Release Date: October 14, 2025

Noelle Bonneville, the widowed Viscountess Bonneville, is finally free, trapped in a loveless marriage for ten years, she is now out of mourning and ready to reenter society. When her friend Lady Dorsey invites her to a Christmas house party, she accepts, something she immediately regrets when she learns that Graham Birmingham, the Earl of Evergreen will be there. Once upon a time, Noelle and Graham were in love, but she broke his heart when her parents forced her to marry Viscount Bonneville. She wonders if enough time has passed that they can finally talk about what happened and move on. But that thought is crushed when they meet at the house party, and he makes it clear that he wants nothing to do with her.

Graham was devastated when Noelle broke his heart ten years ago. He asked her to marry him and she accepted, only to renege the next day because her parents didn’t approve of him and wanted her to marry the elderly viscount. Back then he had not inherited the title of Earl and had no expectations to do so, as his uncle was alive and well with two married sons. But after Noelle married the viscount, the unthinkable happened and his uncle and both cousins passed away in an accident leaving Graham as the Earl. He wonders if she is at the house party to reconcile with him as he now has a title and she is widowed, so at the first chance he gets, he makes it clear that he is no longer interested in her and wants nothing to do with her, even if she is even more lovely than he remembered. He is firm in his convictions, but when she comes to his rescue, he wonders if it is time to let go of his hurt and let her speak her piece. Is it the season of second chances or is he setting himself up for a holiday heartbreak?

This was a delightful, well written, nicely paced, second chance romance novella filled with emotion, regrets and wonderful characters. Noelle and Graham light up the pages of this charming Christmastime story set in Regency England and gives readers the gift of hope and holiday cheer. I love a good second chance romance and this story checked all the boxes for me; I loved it and would happily recommend it to my fellow HR readers and anyone who enjoys a second chance romance with a bit of spice and a HEA.

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that I requested and was provided to me by the publisher/author. All opinions in this review are my own. *

Don’t You Forget About Me by Shana Galen

On By BarbaraIn Barb's Reviews, Novella, Regency Era (1811-1820)Leave a comment

Don't You Forget About MeBarbara’s rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
Series: Standalone
Publication Date: 7/15/25
Period: Regency
Number of Pages: 110

From the first page where Marjorie comes to and finds herself in a cave rapidly filling with water to the last page with Simon’s unique proposal, this is a wonderful story filled with excitement and delightful characters. You never go wrong when you choose a book written by this author.

Marjorie Clawson is one of, if not the, best spies in the Home Office. She’s worked hard at her craft and has built quite a hard shell around herself because being one of the very few female spies is a difficult thing. The males she works with respect her because she’s tougher, harder, and just downright meaner than they are, so they have no choice. So, how did Marjorie come to be a nice, caring, even loving person? Well, she just got hit on the head and lost her memory. OH!

Simon Burrows works at the Home Office as well and cannot imagine why Marjorie Clawson absolutely hates him. Yes, she’s cold and hard with the other spies, but it seems she has taken a particular dislike to him. Sometimes, that is really hard to bare because he’s really infatuated with her and it’s really hard to hide it.

Simon and Marjorie are sent on a vital mission in Cornwall, where they are to deliver the location for a weapons drop to smugglers delivering weapons to a British contingent near Spain. Without the delivery of these weapons, many British lives will be lost. Marjorie is the only one who knows the drop location, and when she loses her memory, the mission is in jeopardy.

SPIES!! Whoopee! I love spies, and mysteries, and romance, and this book has them all. I really liked Simon and Marjorie as they worked through the mystery, the memory loss, and finally found their way to their own HEA. This is a novella, so it’s a quick read, but the story never feels shortchanged. I can definitely recommend this book and this author. Happy Reading!

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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