The Cinderella Countess: Book 3 (Gentlemen of Honour) Paperback – 21 Feb. 2019

The Cinderella Countess was my first historical book that I have read. I must say it was very well written by Sophia James, being most enjoyable and entertaining. I honestly don’t know how Mills & Boon deliver such beautiful books. It’s always my last book that I read that becomes my favourite, until I find my next read from Mills & Boon book from their collection. Above all every author that writes for Mills & Boon is extremely gifted with writing characters to love and a plot to keep readers turning the pages non stop there’s that buzz of wanting to know more about all of their authors.In The Cinderella Countess a rag to riches story, that starts in London 1815, with horse carriages that appear like a fairytale. Very rich, good looking, Lytton Staines Earl of Thorton arrived at Annabelle Smith’s house in need of a physician to help with his sister that is sick. Belle had a kind heart she helped others that were extremely poor. With her herbal medicines she attended to the Earl’s sister. I couldn’t help myself from feeling sorry for Belle when hurtful rumours are said of her that she is a witch. Deep down Belle would have liked to live with the Earl in his grand house surrounded by water. I could clearly picture this grand house. But will Annabelle’s thoughts become of anything? Lots of scenes happen, beyond any reader can imagine. The Cinderella Countess by Sophia James

Annabelle Smith has only vague memories of her past as she was abandoned as a small child in France. She now lives as a healer in London's poverty-stricken Whitechapel, she receives a life-changing visit from the rich and imposing Lytton Staines, Earl of Thornton. He needs a cure for his ailing sister Lucy.A well written charming rags to riches romance that held my interest al the way through & I read it in a sitting. Whilst Belle only had fragments of memories it was obvious to the reader where her past lay. Lytton & Belle were attracted to each other & his protectiveness highlighted his growing feelings. I enjoyed hoe her past was revealed & also her journey to her HEA. Whilst this is the third in the series it could easily be read on its own. There are still a couple of recurring characters who I would love to have their stories tooMy honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

e Cinderella Countess is a M&B Historical romance written by Sophia James. Annabelle is a herbalist, an independent, determined and strong willed woman which was almost unheard of! Lytton Staines, Lord Thornton calls on her to try and help his little sister, Lady Lucy who has taken to her bed and refuses to eat. As she enters the palatial town house she feels as though she recognise stage sumptuous surroundings. As the novel progresses she really has a Cinderella rags to riches storyline as it turns out her long lost grandmother is the Dowager Countess Annalena Tennant-Smythe, but will Belle get her Prince?The third novel in the Gentlemen of Honor series, I enjoyed, and always appreciate, how Sophia manages to make historical references. Annabelle , for example gave Lady Lucy Mary Wollstonecraft’s Book about suffrage and women’s rights - a hot topic of the period. As always a little dog was one of the characters that added a sense of humour and warmth to the novel.I received this novel from Mills & Boon via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

I received this ARC from Netgalley for Mills and Boon, and Mills and Boon Insiders.This is the first book that I have read by Sophia James, and it won't be the last. Also what I didn't know is that this is the third book in this series and I found you can read it as a standalone.I love it when a book grabs me from the first page, and this book did just that. And I also read it in one sitting which is also a good sign that the author knows how to draw into the book. This is truly a rag to riches story, I adored the characters. So grab a cup of tea and just read this fab book.

Anabella is a strong-willed woman, quite independent for the time and outspoken. I really loved her character and her bluntness was refreshing. The Earl was classically quiet and broody and we all know he would succumb to the inevitable charm of Anabella, but their journey was captivating and entertaining. The plot was easy to follow and the twists and turns were unexpected in most cases, but it kind of bothered me that there was simply no way for me to deduce certain mysteries as the information wasn't artfully hidden for the reader  - this is a general beef of mine. The writing was good and I felt immersed into the time period without feeling out of my depth. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel and I would recommend it to anyone in the lookout for a new swoony romance.