NetGalley Reviewer nix21230

Virtue by Ida Brady is the first short story (80 pages) of three described as a c ontemporary meets regency romance series. It starts off well, and the characters are starting to take shape, only for the book to be finished. Having finished this book in one go and wanting to find out what actually happen to the various characters I went looking for the other books in the series.  At the time I looked they were twice the price (!!) of a full length printed book (currently the second book isn't available in the UK). For novellas of 100 ish pages, I'll not be getting them and I regret reading the first one (even if it was a free eARC via NetGalley). Why not put all three in ONE book, which would be normal ish length for a book, and sell it at a reasonable price?   Short story, short review... and a bit of a rant.  #VirtueAContemporarymeetsRegencyRomance #NetGalley

Imagine picking up a second hand book and not only be able to tell what it's about by reading the blurb on the back cover, but also feel what the previous owners of the book experienced, thought and felt when they owned and read the book? Ashlyn, the owner of a second hand book store for rare books has this ability. Not only do we find out the story behind two intriguing books, but we are also treated to a slow burn romance story.  Fantastic ideas for a book and fabulously well executed!  I thoroughly enjoyed this story by Barbara Davis and recommend that your get a copy when it's released on 28 March 2023 (or pre-order a copy now so you don't forget)! Thank you to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review. #TheEchoofOldBooks #NetGalley