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Girl with the Make-Believe Husband: A Bridgertons Prequel
Girl with the Make-Believe Husband: A Bridgertons Prequel | Julia Quinn
While you were sleeping...With her brother Thomas injured on the battlefront in the Colonies, orphaned Cecilia Harcourt has two unbearable choices: move in with a maiden aunt or marry a scheming cousin. Instead, she chooses option three and travels across the Atlantic, determined to nurse her brother back to health. But after a week of searching, she finds not her brother but his best friend, the handsome officer Edward Rokesby. He's unconscious and in desperate need of her care, and Cecilia vows that she will save this soldier's life, even if staying by his side means telling one little lie...I told everyone I was your wifeWhen Edward comes to, he's more than a little confused. The blow to his head knocked out six months of his memory, but surely he would recall getting married. He knows who Cecilia Harcourt is even if he does not recall her face and with everyone calling her his wife, he decides it must be true, even though he'd always assumed he'd marry his neighbor back in England.If only it were true...Cecilia risks her entire future by giving herself completely to the man she loves. But when the truth comes out, Edward may have a few surprises of his own for the new Mrs. Rokesby."
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Karons1
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Yes we finished it in bed mollie moo and I 😆 absolutely loved it ! The rokesbys are every much as good as the Bridgerton series I do hope these come to tv 📺 too but with an all new unknown cast , how great would that be . Just perfect escapism ☺️

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Karons1
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And now for some light escapist summer reading 📖 and June book 📖 bingo no 4 #bookspinbingo #junereads 😎happy Friday folks

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limada
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Bridgerton prequel #2 is #8-2023 for me. I quite liked Cecilia and Edward and am sad that I was only able to get to know Thomas through letters and memories.

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LazyLimaLife
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I read this on the recommendation of a fan of the books. It wasn‘t bad. It‘s very well written - but it just wasn‘t my kind of story. I get why my friend likes it so much. I think I just didn‘t feel enough for the hero and I‘m not a fan of the time period. I‘m gonna put it as a pick because I still finished the book and recognize the quality of storytelling.

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Emilymdxn
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This was a very silly romp and I really enjoyed it. I liked that the setting and characters of this Bridgerton prequel felt fresh and different. By the end of the main Bridgerton series I felt like Julia Quinn was maybe running out of ideas, but the American setting and elaborate very melodramatic amnesia concept were great fun.

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Lydiamansel
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Favorite one so far

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eri.reads
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Thoroughly enjoying the #Bridgerton prequel series!
4.5⭐

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Becky.Dare
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It took me a while to get into this book and I‘m not really sure why but once I had I couldn‘t put it down. I really liked the main characters and I did find myself really rooting for them as a couple. Overall I really liked it

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wanderinglynn
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Book 2 of the Rokesby brothers, set in the late 1700s, so a prequel to the Bridgerton series. And if you thought the Bridgerton series had some scandalous moments (at least scandalous for regency times), that‘s nothing compared to this series. 😉

#seriesread2021

TheSpineView Way to go!👍📖📚 3y
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xicanti
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I woke up with Kind breakfast biscuits, a cup of Murchie‘s Canadian Breakfast, and Julia Quinn.

THE GIRL WITH THE MAKE-BELIEVE HUSBAND is sort of a #BlameItOnLitsy thing. I knew about it because of Litsy, so I pointed it out to my mum at the thrift store. She bought it, read it, and passed it along to me.

I sat on it for three years, like I used to do before I adopted my get-book-read-book lifestyle. Now I‘m having a great time with it.

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bbackes
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Romances are for audiobooks

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ScientistSam
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This was really cute! Our heroine crossed the ocean to find her missing brother but ends up nursing his unconscious best friend. Except it turns out that in order to do so, she has to pretend to be said best friend's wife!

Her daily to do's cracked me up, and I loved her moxie.

Just what I needed! 4❤️
#romantsy

CoverToCoverGirl Sounds delightful! 4y
BethM Ooooh I have this! I‘ll move it up the pile! 4y
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Dragon
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Back at work so have not had time to visit or post . Read all these fun historical #romantsy novels during my holidays. They are sweet and a touch naughty 🔥, definitely enjoyable vacation reads

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MusicallyMorgan
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I know nothing about this book, but the title is irresistible.

BethM Haven‘t read it yet but have it at home! 5y
StayCurious Have you read any of the other Bridgerton books? 5y
MusicallyMorgan None! Should I hold off on this one until I‘ve read the actual first book? 5y
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BethM
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I've said time and again that Littens are the best kinds of people, but truly it overwhelms me. Unbeknownst to me the lovely @Jas16 sent me some comfort reads. Truly, from the bottom of my heart thank you my friend. I'm not sure words do it justice.

Jas16 You deserve it and more. I hope something in that varied assortment brings you some happiness. ❤️ 5y
Megabooks 💕💕💕 5y
BethM @Jas16 you‘re so sweet 😘 I have every intention of spreading the love once the govt is open. 5y
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kaitlynvazquez3404

"Change what you can and accept what you can't."

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Welcome to Litsy!!! 5y
DebinHawaii Welcome to Litsy! 🎉📚🎉Hope you enjoy it here. 5y
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Libby1 Welcome to Litsy! ❤️📚❤️ 5y
Purrfectpages Welcome to Litsy! 5y
the.bookish.valkyrie Welcome to Litsy!🎉📚💕 5y
CSeydel Welcome to Litsy! Check out @ameliask8 - she is 14 also :) 5y
Meghan1 Welcome to Litsy! 5y
Ericalambbrown Welcome to Litsy! Hope you love it here as much as I do! 📚❤️😊 5y
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Yyacob
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This month's OSRBC read. How I cried and smiled through this. I am sucker for war stories but this one hits me in the feels. Some war stories ply on the melancholy but this book has the right balance of love, romance and unmistakable bittersweet need. The deception is necessary which doesn't make me hate any of the characters but the ending is just pure love for me

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Mehso-so

This was my first Julia Quinn Book. I thought this story was pretty good. The premise was good, set during the Revolutionary war, but from the British point of view.

However, I don‘t know if I will continue to read more of her books.. this one didn‘t hook me where I really need to continue the series or read more of her books.

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Christy2318
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This was more serious than most Julia Quinn books I‘ve read. I liked it but prefer her more light hearted stories. 💜💜💜💜 #romantsy

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monicab50
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⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ I always give Julia Quinn's books 5 stars but this particular one started off great and it ended with you wanting more. I just wanted a little more of their relationship/story in the middle of the book. This had some real LOL moments, as thru always do 😂😂. Still loved it and will always recommend her books to everyone #osrbc #romansty

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LouBeth
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This sounds like a cute book to listen to until my holds become available.

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stacybmartin
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Another #labsountrack - this time a prequel from the Bridgertons series. An English girl turns her life upside down by setting sail for America to care for her wounded soldier brother. When she arrives though, she finds her brother missing and his best friend injured. Adventure ensues. #romantsy

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monicab50
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Another one of my absolute favourite authors!! 💗💗 It already feels like a winner and I'm only a chapter in 😍😍 #osrbc #romansty

ParagraphsandPetticoats It's in my tbr pile :) glad you are enjoying it! 6y
monicab50 Thank you ?? it feels like "while you were sleeping.." kind of story, let me know what you think of it too #paragraphsandpetticoats 6y
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charminggoats
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It‘s a day that was just made for reading and cat-snuggling

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Maidmarianlib
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Fun context and characters.

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Librarybelle
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Set during the American Revolutionary War, this romance novel tells the story of Cecilia, who has a little secret. A little white lie convinces the British army that she is married to the unconscious Captain Edward Rokesby. But, what happens when he wakes up and can't remember a thing? A nice #palatecleanser full of humor and romance. Light and fluffy, a perfect between-heavy-reads novel.

#Zeke is bored with romance novels. #catsoflitsy

CoverToCoverGirl Beautiful cover.. that dress. 💕 7y
Librarybelle I know, @CoverToCoverGirl . So gorgeous! 7y
DivineDiana Sounds like a fun read! 7y
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MrsMetcalfeReads I love these types of books! I can't wait to read this one. 7y
Librarybelle It was a fun, quick read @DivineDiana ! 7y
Librarybelle Hope you enjoy, @MrsMetcalfeReads ! 7y
rubyslippersreads This sounds like fun! And Zeke is a cutie! 😻 (edited) 7y
Librarybelle Thanks, @rubyslippersreads ! I think he's a cutie too, but I know I'm a tad biased. 7y
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Librarybelle
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#RightNow I'm currently reading this book. I hope to finish it today - a nice selection for a #palatecleanser . #augustgrrrl

Cinfhen #BrainCandy 🍬🍭🍡💜🍬🍭🍡 7y
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Witchy_Book_Dragon
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The story flowed so well!! It was an easy read that followed along the lines of the previous novels in the series but makes a great standalone as well. I thoroughly enjoy the hea of romances and this supplied it in spades. I can't wait to read the next instalment. I'm secretly hoping some of the stuff that happened is wrong and will be fixed in subsequent novels. Pretty please 🙏

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Librarybelle
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It's Caturday morning! Taking some time to snuggle with my little ones before I run errands. #Zeke #Vladimir #catsoflitsy

Ellebeekay Just started this one! 😀 7y
Sace 😻 7y
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Witchy_Book_Dragon
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My current read!! I've needed a good happily every after story after my crazy depressing life this month. So far so good!!

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cariashley
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Finished my second #24in48 book with eight and a half hours clocked! This was another excellent historical romance from @JuliaQuinn and I even got a little choked up at the end. I was intending to mix in some graphic novels but couldn't put this down once I picked it up. #romantsy 😘

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cariashley
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Switching to romance now that I've gotten to the beach! Hazy and hot but lovely here on the east end of Long Island. #24in48 #romantsy

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xicanti
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My mum and I cleaned up at the thrift store's 50% off sale. Ten romance novels for $4! A lot of them are 2017 releases, too. #romantsy

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Purplerosiepage
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Julia Quinn novels always make me cry in the best kind of way. #romantsy #summerofromance

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Tiffanyelain
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Loving this one so far! Ms. Quinn never disappoints for a satisfying read!

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AshHisson
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This was all I'd hoped it would be: engaging, witty and compelling. Looking forward to reading more by Quinn. #romance #summerreads

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Bookish.leigh
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AshHisson
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I've been editing so much recently that I needed something light and fun to read and this is certainly fitting the bill. The characters are so much fun, and the sarcasm! Loving it. #romance #funread

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gossamerchild
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No words. So thrilled to have met Julia Quinn. I just...I can't even. #alaac17

HippieChickHomeschool Squee!!! I love her so much! I'm jealous! 😊 7y
gossamerchild @HippieChickHomeschool I may have made myself ridiculous, as she's one of my longtime favorites 😉🙄 7y
JuliaQuinn I'm thrilled to have met YOU! 7y
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gossamerchild @JuliaQuinn oh goodness, thank you!! 😍😍 7y
HjHill I don't think I can ❤️ this enough. Love! 7y
JuliaQuinn ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ all around. 7y
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EloisaJames
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Julia's book in a basket of flowers because it is very sweet...I loved the end, particularly! It was also fun to see a different setting. All in all, a great escape and perfect for reading in a garden! #romantsy #regencyromance @JuliaQuinn

BeveragesAndBooks I loved the setting, too! 7y
GypsyLady I love this book! I've read it twice already! 7y
JuliaQuinn Aw, thanks! 7y
GracieDoo Absolutely loved it! Cannot wait for the next in the series, The Other Miss Bridgerton. @JuliaQuinn @EloisaJames 6y
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Jas16
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Cecilia told a teensy lie. When she discovered that her brother's friend had been injured she wanted to nurse him but was informed that only relatives could see him. It was only natural for her to claim to be his wife. But he is awake now and missing the last few months of his memory. Oh dear. Another fun read from Julia Quinn told with her usual warm humor. I liked the setting of revolutionary war era New York. #romantsy

booksandcats13 Sounds like While You Were Sleeping 😊 7y
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Jas16
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It arrived! Talk about #floating. I now need to reconfigure all weekend plans. #junebookbugs #bookmail

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CoffeeK8
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Indirect epistolary romance, memory loss and a fake marriage surrounds a heartfelt romance about learning to trust and dealing with loss. 💖💖💖💖💖#romantsy

CoverToCoverGirl Beautiful cover. 7y
BeveragesAndBooks Really liked this one too - had some niggles, but over all lovely 7y
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CoffeeK8
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Sneaking in a little early morning reading with my coffee. 💕#romantsy

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GypsyLady
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I loved this book! It's amazing characters and great story makes this book difficult to put down! I'm hoping to see more books about the Roksebys in the future!

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reading.in.brussels
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I am particular about my historical romances - I love it when they focus on the wooing and ballrooms and romance.
I'm also a big fan of Julia Quinn. She's the only historical romance author whose books I've read more than once.
That being said, this book fell a little short for me. Not because of the writing, but because it just lacked certain elements that would have made it perfect for my taste. But still a good story! #romantsy #historical

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Jas16
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Considering how many times I check my email to see if my signed copy has shipped yet, I would guess that this is my #Junemostanticipated (even though it came out in May). #junebookbugs

booksandsympathy Well this sounds really good. 7y
JuliaQuinn Did you order from University Book Store? I think everything will go out tomorrow or Saturday ---I'm so sorry for the delay---I've been traveling for a week so I wasn't able to get in there to sign right on publication day. 7y
Jas16 @JuliaQuinn Please do not think I was complaining!! I am just super excited about my order. 7y
JuliaQuinn Don't worry--I definitely didn't think you were complaining. I just feel bad because in the past we've been able to get the signed books mailed out pretty quickly. Hope you like it when you get it! 7y
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