Night at the Opera (An American Heiress #1) By Stacy Henrie

An unforgettable kiss. A kaleidoscope of senses. A night she'll always remember.

From USA Today bestselling author Stacy Henrie, comes NIGHT AT THE OPERA, An American Heiress novel.

NIGHT AT THE OPERA
--1908--
When American heiress Gwen Barton aids an injured gentleman in an opera box in London, she shares a kiss with the stranger that changes her life. More determined than ever to be herself, in spite of the limp she’s sustained since childhood, she will marry for love and not a title. She also resolves to learn the identity of the man she helped—and kissed. Surely he can’t be the irritating Avery Winfield, though. But as circumstances continue to throw Gwen and Avery together, she begins to wonder if there is more to this man than she first thought.

While most of London only knows him as the nephew of a duke, Avery Winfield is actually working for the Secret Service Bureau to ferret out German spies from among the ton. It’s a profession that gives him purpose and a reason to remain a bachelor. But the more he interacts with Gwen Barton, an heiress from America, the more he begins to question his plans and neglected faith. Then he learns Gwen is the young lady from the opera box who helped him. Now his most important mission may have nothing to do with saving Britain from danger and everything to do with risking his heart for the woman he met that night at the opera.

AMERICAN HEIRESS SERIES:
Night at the Opera
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Gwen Barton is an American heiress living in New York City who was severely injured as a child, and as a result has a limp. She's realistic about her prospects for marriage, accepting that she probably won't get married, so instead plans to continue to help her cousin and his wife with their orphanage. Her mother has the family go to London for a Season so Gwen can wed a titled man. Gwen doesn't want to go in the least as it will be her third and she thinks it's a waste of money. The only bright spot is her best friend Syble will also be there.

Avery Winfield is a spy working for the Secret Service Bureau. He's also the heir to the title of the Duke of Moorleigh, which he doesn't want. He has no plans to marry as he believes his profession as a spy would put anyone he loved in danger.

These two strangers unexpectedly meet at the opera when Gwen slips into an unoccupied box trying to avoid her mother introducing her to more titled gentlemen. It just happens to be the box where Avery had been attacked. Gwen helps bind Avery's knife wound, and thinking the unknown man had passed out, she kisses him. Avery tells Gwen that she can't tell anyone she was in that box or that she helped him.

Both Gwen and Avery want to find the person from the night at the opera but they have no idea who the other is. All Avery knows is the woman is an American. They end up crossing each others path at various events during the season, and Avery ends up having Gwen help him find the traitor who's passing information to the Germans.

I loved everything about this book--the beautiful cover, the plot, the two main characters, and especially how it ends. Gwen is such a kind, compassionate person who truly empathizes with children who are less fortunate or have health issues. She planned to donate a good portion of her inheritance to her cousin to help run his orphanage. I loved when she decided to throw her mother's rules for hiding her limp out the window. Good for her!! They were stupid and if she was going to find a husband he should accept her as she is! I also liked her friendship with Syble, and that Gwen read romance novels. How scandalous.

Avery is a good man who put didn't want to become like his father after his wife died, so he kept his heart safe and used his job as an excuse not to fall in love. That is until he realizes he's more himself with Gwen than anyone save a few trusted others. I loved the conversations he had with Gwen, and when he made an appointment for her to see the specialist in London about her foot my heart melted.

This is one of the few books I've read that take place in this era and was surprised to find out that it wasn't that uncommon for heiresses to travel to England to marry someone with a title for superior social status. This is my first book by Stacy Henrie. It's also the first in a new series, and I look forward to reading the others.

This is a clean romance with some kisses and a few mild perilous situations. Nothing graphic.

I received a complimentary copy but all thoughts expressed in this review are my own. Night at the Opera (An American Heiress #1) Night at the Opera was amazing. The story was entertaining and the characters intrigued me right away. The way the main characters met was memorable and that is all I'm going to say about that. ;)

I loved how this book combined historical romance with suspense. I found it interesting how the hero was working for the Secret Service Bureau to find spies. There was definitely a lot of danger in the story because of that.

All in all, I loved Night at the Opera and recommend it. I cannot wait to read Henrie's next book, as she is one of my favorite authors...yet to be disappointed in a story of hers.

*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.* Night at the Opera (An American Heiress #1) I haven't read a lot of books set in this time period and I loved the setting, the intrigue, and of course, the romance. This story all began with a night at the opera, which was a dangerously unexpectedly delightful surprise, and what happens after that completely captured my attention.

Gwen is an imperfect America heiress who is now in London, trying to have a season there and I loved watching her exert her independence from her mother and allow her spunk to shine through, especially in her interactions in society. I love the friendship that she has with Syble. She has passions that are pure and selfless, which endeared her to me even more.

Avery is in a dangerous occupation and I really enjoyed his character, and especially his banter with Gwen. I found myself continuously anticipating their next meetings and smiled through it all. I loved how the reader was treated to both points-of-view and really got to know the characters, especially as they waded through this mystery and the perils surrounding it.

I love this author's writing style and her voice is very engaging, which really brings the characters and story to life. I noticed there are two more books in this American Heiress series coming up in the future and I'm definitely looking forward to them.

Content: mild romance (kissing); mild violence

*I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.* Night at the Opera (An American Heiress #1) I just finished reading Night at the Opera. This historical romance is a great combination of romance and mystery. Gwen Barton, an American heiress travels to England to find a rich aristocrat with a title. (At least that's what her mother wants for her.) Gwen feels marriage didn't come her way in America because of her disability, a leg injury from her childhood that has left her with a noticeable limp. While there in London, she helps a gravely injured man in a private booth at the opera. Her heart is stolen by this mystery man and it's her goal to find out who he is after the powerful kiss they shared.

This mystery man happens to be Avery Winfield, a British spy and nephew of a duke. He's avoided marrying and staying single, but things all change once he meets Gwen. The two main characters are both so likable. In many novels you don't like one or the other, but I loved both Gwen and Avery. They had wonderful qualities, but both had reasons not to believe in themselves which kept them apart for awhile. Gwen is so kind, loving, and brave. Avery is stalwart, brave, and kind. They are very much alike and of course their fears and pride get in their way.

This book is mainly a romance with a mystery about who the German spy is that Avery is hunting. The book takes place in the early 1900's, right before World War 1. I felt enough was done when it came to the spying aspect. I feel like this story was more a romance than a spy novel, so I was satisfied with the balance between the two aspects. I especially loved Gwen and her noble work at her cousin's orphanage.

If you like a historical romance with intrigue, angst, and a slow burn romance, you will love reading, Night at the Opera. Night at the Opera (An American Heiress #1) Night at the Opera is the first book I have read of Henrie's. I liked this book, it was right up my alley but I don't know if I would like her writing with a book I was less interested in. The Good- The book has a great backdrop. London right before WW1. Many American woman came to England to marry up and many English nobles needed the money. The Hero is a Spy, who is also a Lord and the Heroine a courageous Christian heiress who has been rejected because of her limp in America. They meet and sparks fly:} These two characters were well written and fairly real. The Christian element was not over done or shoved down your throat.
The Bad- The ending was not well done. Lets just say no one, not even Sherlock Holmes could have figured out what the Hero figures out. The Bad guy was really stupid to do what he did. He basically gave himself away at the end to all of England..... Ya so I liked everything about the book but the end was a hot mess. Night at the Opera (An American Heiress #1)

Anyone looking for a great Edwardian Era novel, stop searching, and grab this one. Very well written with plenty of suspense, mystery, societal functions, London excursions, secret service, unknown identities and plenty of romance that is clean and swoony!

Gwen is a character that I enjoy reading about. She has her flaws but she is sweet, kind, willing to help, and definitely not afraid of doing what's right even if it means going against her mother. I will say that I enjoyed her relationship with her mother. There were moments of frustration but I loved reading further into the book and seeing Gwen have her eyes open about her mom and their relationship. She learned to trust and love more.

With Gwen's flaws she has been passed over many times by would be suitors, so when a trip with her mother, best friend and best friend's mother to London from NYC starts becoming a lot more interesting than she first anticipated, Gwen finds herself surrounded by would be suitors. She must learn to trust her heart and use her skills of observation to discern all the intrigue and espionage occurring around her.

Avery and Gwen were such a great combination. Two characters who both think they know their hearts and have desires to work and serve others. Suitors and love have no time in their pursuits. When their paths keep crossing and unexpected events occur these two will have to trust each other. Plus there's a delicious secret buried beneath it all. Can I just say, I loved knowing this secret and watching these two take turns having their Point of View alternating throughout the chapters, and the little clues leading them closer to the answer of this delicious secret. Hmmmmm...it was fabulous!

And I was pretty certain I knew who the bad guy was...and then I wasn't, and then I was. I kept vacillating between a couple of the more shady characters until the big reveal. And, I was right! Woo hoo!

If you enjoy suspense, spies and sweet romance, this is definitely one I would recommend.

Content: Clean. Some kissing but nothing further. Some scenes with attacks but nothing graphic.

I received a copy from the publisher. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.

Happy Reading!!! Night at the Opera (An American Heiress #1) Gwen is an heiress happily living in New York with her family and assisting her cousins with their orphanage. Gwen has already been through two seasons and didn't find a match. She believes it is largely due to her limp, but also because her family is considered new money.

At her mother's insistence, Gwen travels to London for a third season. She meets a mystery man at the opera.

Enjoyable story. I look forward to continuing this series. Night at the Opera (An American Heiress #1) I loved the characters in this book and the way the author brought them to life in a memorable setting. Gwen has her struggles and vulnerabilities, but her strong spirit and compassion for the less fortunate have given her purpose and the fortitude to allow her true self be known. I loved the way Avery doesn't pity her, and their banter is fun as they progress from thorns in each other's sides, to friends, to more. The spying activities that Avery pulls Gwen into bring an element of suspense, but I didn't get a sense of urgency or cunning from Avery. It was almost as if he expected the German spy to give himself up when confronted. I did like that there is a big focus on Gwen and her relationships, her feelings, and her inner journey. I appreciated that she didn't give up hope, and was determined to be helpful to the orphanages, especially ones that took in and provided for those with injuries and illnesses. I found it to be a lovely and compelling story!

(I received a complimentary copy of the book; all opinions in this review are my own) Night at the Opera (An American Heiress #1) Who knew that a night at the opera can change the course of a life?

Gwen Barton is a woman with a good head on her shoulders. She is smart and adapts well to the situations that come her way. Her good deed in helping an injured man at the opera leads to intrigue, danger, and romance.

This book was a joy to read. I loved my moments in the Edwardian Era with Gwen and Avery. They make a good team, even though it takes them a while to figure it out. I was rooting for them from the moment they met, even though they had many obstacles to overcome.

This is one of those books that make you feel good while you are reading it. I give it a high recommendation.

Source: I received a complimentary copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Night at the Opera (An American Heiress #1) A new series for a new year! And by a fav author? Mmmm...Luving <3
A pleasure spending reading time in England with Gwenyth and Avery as WWI espionage , suspense and Edwardian era romance unfold . . . Night at the Opera (An American Heiress #1)