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A June Courtship is an anthology that brings together six Regency‑era romance short stories, all set during the month of June. Each tale features a distinct plot of daring courtship, unconventional partnerships, or emotional choice, while following the customary codes of honor and love that defined the period.
The collection opens with Alana Clayton’s “Summer Deception,” where a former love returns to Whitfield Hall and a bold plot is hatched to win his heart. Violet Hamilton’s “Second Choices” follows a woman who swaps places in marriage for her sister, only to find romance blossoming.
Sara Blayne’s “Gemel Ring” and Patricia Laye’s “Reluctant Bride” both present protagonists who assume false identities or are betrothed under pressure, discovering unexpected affection. Meg‑Lynne Roberts’s “Substitute Bridegroom” and Claudette Williams’s “Convenient Romance” continue the theme of arranged marriages that turn into true love, all while navigating societal expectations and personal desire.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Sara Blayne
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