Welcome to Charlotte Applewhite's new collection of historical romance novels.
CLEAN REGENCY ROMANCE
Escape into a world where wit, desire and history intertwine.
Meet the Summersley Family, where hearts race, secrets smoulder, and love always finds a way.
‘And then he kissed the only woman he had ever loved – the only woman he would ever love, and everything else vanished. ’
The Summersley Series Books
Ambrose & Estelle
Summersley Book 2
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Love, betrayal, and a second chance at romance in a world where duty and desire collide.
To the ton, Ambrose and Estelle are the epitome of aristocratic harmony—yet their smiles hide years of silent heartbreak.
Will duty triumph… or will desire rewrite their story?
Daisy
Summersley Book 4
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In a world where class and true love collide, will Daisy find the courage to embrace her destiny before it slips away forever?
For nearly six years Daisy, the spirited eldest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Summersley, has worn the mantle of a committed spinster, haunted by her father’s dismissal of her scandalous youthful heart's desire.
But now her loved ones are basking in the joys of matrimony and motherhood, Daisy realises she must let the past go and move on. She resolves to forsake love in favour of a life devoid of passion, in the hope that her future children will fill the void.
But fate has other ideas, with the arrival of the new Marquess of Ravenglass, who will shatter her resolve.
Has she got the courage to fight for what she truly desires?
LATEST REVIEWS
A Captivating Symphony of Heartbeats and Heartaches: Prepare to Be Enthralled.
This book isn’t just a love story—it’s an experience. From the very first page, I was swept into a breathless rollercoaster of emotions so visceral, I felt each twist of fate like a punch to the soul.
If you crave a romance that doesn’t just tug at your heartstrings but rearranges them, this is your next obsession. A triumph. A masterpiece. A love letter to the power of storytelling itself. Prepare to lose yourself - and find magic.
A must read for all Georgette Heyer fans.
I started reading Rose and from the first page knew I was going to enjoy the story of her progress through her presentation to The Queen and coming out ball and onwards.
Charlotte describes her characters and surroundings with such clarity and economy of words that I had an immediate image in my mind which doesn't happen very often for me. Rose's story left me wanting more.
Rose is a superbly written regency romance that transports you back to this era.
The characters are realistic interesting , you can’t help becoming invested in what is happening with each character.
A truely captivating and intriguing storyline, leaving you wanting to know what happens next with the Summersley family.
Ordered Sunday, delivered Monday and avidly read Tuesday!! Once started, I could not put this book down!!
I was transported through time and felt I knew each of the characters, so wonderfully described, on a personal level! Charlotte Applewhite has that rare gift of weaving her wonderful imagination around her research and story telling into the written word, leaving her readers impatiently waiting for the next episode!
A love letter to the power of storytelling itself. Prepare to lose yourself - and find magic.
Just finished reading this book and can't wait for the next one to come out. I love how this author develops her characters and tells the story. She has written another series of books under another pen name that are sensational and I'm looking forward to reading more in this series!
I started and finished the book in one day with small breaks. When a story is impeccably written, it is hard for me to put down. In short, I loved this story, and I look forward to reading book 2, Estelle and Ambrose.
Book 2 of the Summersley saga doesn’t disappoint, it leaves you impatient for book 3. This great storyline continues with its strong diverse and fascinating characters. Superbly written as you would expect from the author
Great story and fantastic characters that you find yourself loving/ hating, really looking forward to reading more about the Summersley family!
CHARLOTTE
APPLEWHITE
Regency Romance Author
A passionate lover of history, Charlotte has researched the rich tapestry of the 18th and 19th centuries and has already made her mark as an international bestselling author of Scottish historical fiction under another pen name.
In them she has become renowned for creating compelling characters and exploring how they navigate the challenges of their times.
In her free time, Charlotte enjoys reading across various genres, which include escaping into the enchanting worlds crafted by Jane Austen, Georgette Heyer, and Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton series. Motivated by her love for creating characters true to the period of history they live in, she has recently ventured into writing Regency romances.
Residing in the Scottish Highlands with her cat, when not writing Charlotte loves gardening, exploring the picturesque countryside, reading, spending time with friends and going on travel adventures.