Beautiful Things, Emily Rath
Beautiful Things, Emily Rath
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Beautiful Things
A Regency Reverse Harem Romance

Author: Emily Rath

Narrator: Dan Calley, Allie Rose

Unabridged: 13 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 03/07/2023


Synopsis

At twenty-two, Rosalie Harrow is unmarried and near destitute. She has two choices: snag a wealthy gentleman, or take work as a governess. Neither option appeals to headstrong Rosalie.

When Rosalie receives an invitation to Alcott Hall, she believes she's there to meet the Dowager Duchess of Norland. Instead, Rosalie is thrust in the middle of a house party of eligible high society ladies all desperate to win the hand of the new, conveniently single duke. Hilarity ensues as Rosalie dodges the attentions of the officious duke, and weathers the censure of the other guests, all while trying to unravel the mystery of her invitation.

And then there's the gentlemen . . .

The more Rosalie tries to avoid the high society husband hunt, the more she finds herself charmed by three very different men. There's Lord James, the duke's younger brother. Lieutenant Renley, recently returned from the West Indies, and begrudgingly looking for a wife of his own. And the tempestuous Mr. Burke, who irks Rosalie to no end.

Marriage is a trap and Rosalie will not be easily snared . . . but that doesn't mean she can't enjoy the chase while it lasts.

Contains mature themes.

About Emily Rath

Emily Rath is an internationally bestselling author whose chart-topping, sex-positive, queer-inclusive fantasy and romance novels include the Second Sons Regency romances, the Tuonella Duet fantasy novels, and the why choose TikTok sensation, the Jacksonville Rays Hockey Romances. A former university professor, she holds PhDs in political science and peace studies. Emily was born in Florida, raised in Kentucky, and now lives with her husband, son, and cat in Jacksonville, Florida.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jordan Fischer on May 05, 2025

Oh my goodness, if you ever thought, gosh, I love Pucking Around but I wish it were a Regency romance - surprise, Emily Rath has just the book for you! Beautiful Things is the first book in a why choose duet, and it has so many similar vibes to her iconic hockey romance. A beautiful, strong FMC who......more

Goodreads review by Andrea ☾ on March 10, 2024

4 ⭐️ I don't know if Emily Rath is capable of writing something I won't like... She proves herself every time. Are her books long to the point of hilarity often? Sure. But, holy mother of all things romance, does she know how to write a slow burn, reverse harem, historical romance. This is unrealist......more

Goodreads review by Jaime on January 26, 2024

Started out so promising. Eventually ended up almost skim-reading the rest of it only to realize it ended on a cliffhanger. Also, disappointed in how Rosalie’s wants are portrayed or manifested. Why is it okay for her to have stipulations when the others can’t? Hate the double standard.......more

Goodreads review by Jenn on April 07, 2023

Well.. I will be continuing very soon. Woah! 4.5 stars 2 on thr spice scale......more

Goodreads review by EBB Book Club on March 23, 2022

Emily Rath has given Julia Quinn a run for her money. - I received an ARC of Beautiful Things from BookSprout in exchange for a fair review, and this is my honest opinion: The writing of Beautiful Things far exceeds my expectations of a debut, especially one self-published (sorry, self-publishers, but......more