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A Spinster’s Secret Suitor: A Historical Regency Romance Book (Vows in Velvet 2)

Love was never part of the plan until fate, a family secret, and a relentless rogue refused to take no for an answer.

Arthur Bancroft is young, wealthy, and destined to be a duke, but for now, he’s embracing his wild years with enthusiasm. Amelia Cranington is 30, unmarried, and perfectly content marriage was never part of her plan.

When they’re thrown together to chaperone their younger siblings’ courtship, old sparks reignite. Arthur once harbored a boyhood crush on Amelia, and now, he’s determined to make her see that passion doesn’t fade with time. But Amelia has bigger concerns, her great aunt is up to something, holding secret meetings and receiving suspicious letters.

As love tangles with mystery, will Arthur convince Amelia to abandon her spinsterhood? Will she uncover her aunt’s secret before it’s too late? And will their siblings make it to the altar scandal-free?

*If you like powerful Dukes, loving Duchesses, and a marvelous depiction of the majestic Regency and Victorian era, then A Spinster’s Secret Suitor is the novel for you.

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Customer Reviews

  • M**B

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Love this book

    When I read a book by Martha Barwood I am sure to get a wonderful read. This was such a book. Well written clean book that kept my interest. Wonderful characters and story line. A book well worth your time to read.

    April 28, 2025

  • G************r

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    very romantic!

    Loved it! So funny and very romantic! The storyline is very unique and the moral lesson to this is that love conquers all!

    April 16, 2025

  • E****n

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    I love meeting these characters!

    Amilia was 30 and firmly on the shelf and a spinster when her brother became engaged so she became the chaperone. He life took a dramatic turn when the duke realized he had always been in love with her.

    April 16, 2025

  • P*******.

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Enjoyable Book

    I enjoyed this sweet romance and the story of how they got together. It was an easy read and had enough characters to be enjoyable but not so many I needed a reference paper to remember who they were and how they fit into the story. This author is one of my favorites, her books are always on my list to read.

    April 15, 2025

  • C*****7

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    A twist rather than the usual historical romance.

    Loved the story. It took them a while to get together but it turned out great.

    April 14, 2025

  • B*****a

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Believable characters

    I enjoyed this book because it had an interesting side story. The characters were well developed and likable.

    April 14, 2025

  • K*************r

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Best Regency Romance books

    All of Marthas books are great. They are factual to the time and so romantic and exciting. Keeps my attention. This was one of the best.

    April 13, 2025

  • R*****a

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Love and History

    This was a great historical romance. The romantic edge and the chemistry between the two characters was amazing. This was definitely a great book. I would recommend this book of you want a warm and simple romantic story that will warm your heart.

    April 13, 2025

  • r**e

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

    A Spinster’s Secret Suitor

    Good book, I really enjoyed reading Arthur and Amelia’s love story. I liked the story line and the characters interesting. If you like a little mystery in your romance reading, this is one of the books to read. I received and advanced copy of this book and I am giving my voluntary review.

    April 13, 2025

  • S**************z

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    a love long coming

    amalia is considered a spinster. She is ok finger life. Her brother and Lucy’s wedding is coming up. Johannah and Arthur are best friends. Amalia has been in love with Arthur and Arthur has been in love with Amalia but neither knows. After a while lot of wrong things happen They finally see that they do love each other and marry

    April 12, 2025

  • L**********k

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    The Spinster

    I really liked reading this book about Arthur and Amelia. They had known each other most of their lives, but only as friends. Gradually Arthur had fallen in love with Amelia, but she kept pushing him away. She was content with her life–even if she was spinster. There was another debutant who was after Arthur and she was willing to do most anything to get him even if she had to cause a scandal. A very good and quick read.

    April 11, 2025

  • R*********e

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    The Irresponsible Duke and the Confirmed Spinster

    Arthur likes to indulge in the usual wild pursuits of young men of the aristocracy such as drinking, gambling and chasing beautiful young ladies. Amelia sees all this and despairs of him ever taking life seriously. Arthur realizes he wants to pursue the affection he has for Amelia but he keeps getting in his own way, making Amelia feel like he is not serious. After his father’s death, he works to carry on his legacy, becoming a better version of himself. Amelia sees this and her feelings for Arthur deepen. However, she struggles with whether she should trust him or continue on as a spinster working to educate financially disadvantaged girls. An unexpected incident brings Amelia’s feelings for Arthur into sharp focus, making her decide once and for all what she truly wants for her future.

    April 11, 2025

  • C***********g

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    A Regency Tale Like No Other

    This story will sweep you away and keep you enthralled until the last word is read! A masterpiece of storytelling!

    April 10, 2025

  • B***Y

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Really good book!

    This was an especially good book. Enjoyed the heroine and hero. The storyline was especially entertaining and interesting. Well written! I didn’t want to put it down. Loved it.

    April 9, 2025

  • D*********i

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    will ever

    And as they stepped inside, the door closed softly behind them, leaving behind the past they had overcome and opening the way to all the possibilities still to come. This last line is exactly what this book is., very sophisticated.

    April 9, 2025

  • L*********d

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Very enjoyable

    Arthur, a future Duke and Amelia a confirmed spinster at 30 are required to chaperone their siblings, John and Lucy in the activities leading up to their wedding. Can Arthur and Amelia rekindle their friendship from years earlier? Throw in several obstacles and you have a very exciting read!

    April 9, 2025

  • B********a

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Great novel

    I really enjoyed reading this book it is very well written the author did a great job writing this story I very much enjoyed reading this book

    April 9, 2025

  • J*d

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Good read!

    This book is filled with emotion. At first I felt sorry for Amelia, then frustration, then anger. I wanted to yell, Stupid girl!. Arthur Bancroft has known Amelia since they were children and has a crush on her for years. He was determined to make her his wife. His biggest stumbling block was Amelia herself. After 30 years she has learned not to trust the male species. Will Arthur be able to break through the wall around Amelia’s heart?

    April 9, 2025

  • D******n

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Beware of Manipulating Ladies

    A story of childhood friends that upon adulthood find an attraction which wasn’t easily attained. Arthur Bancroft will inherit the title of duke, so he is sought after by the ton’s ladies. Amelia knowing him since childhood finds that he doesn’t seem serious. Due to their siblings upcoming marriage, they find themselves thrown together being chaperone’s. As they find themselves attracted to each other Amelia has a hard time taking him seriously as he doesn’t take himself seriously, which becomes a mistake as he finds himself in love with her. There is another with manipulated interest in the duke and intents to make him hers by all means necessary. ARC Review

    April 9, 2025

  • r*b

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Love grows

    They have quietly loved each other for years but one day it begins to grow. But is he the kind of man to win her respect? And is she duchess material, is she too old? This was a lovely story about how they grow, how they realize their love, with an interesting cast of characters.

    April 9, 2025

  • D******h

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Finding love in society

    “A Spinster’s Secret Suitor” by Martha Barwood -This charming tale delivers wit, warmth, and romantic tension. Barwood’s characters sparkle, especially under the constraints of class and gender. A smart exploration of societal pressure, wrapped in a delightful love story. Elegant, engaging, and thoroughly enjoyable.

    April 9, 2025

  • c**********3

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Romance

    Well written. Love the characters.

    April 8, 2025

  • H**********r

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Nice story but long

    I liked the story but it was rather drug out. Made me want to shake the two main characters and get them moving.

    April 8, 2025

  • W***********r

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Spinster no more

    I enjoyed this read. I connected with the main female character as she is someone who is always putting others first & her life on hold. I understood her reluctance to trust the main male character who has a history of flirting with other girls. The story kept me interested until the end.

    April 8, 2025

  • M********r

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Loved in secret

    Martha Harwood has written another well written regency period book. Amelia is determined to be an independent person and feels marriage is not for her, since she is OLD (30). A family friend, Arthur, has discovered that he has feelings for Amelia. The book tells of the story of their love. Don’t miss out on the twists and turns of their story.

    April 8, 2025

  • S*******n

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    True to the period and a very enjoyable story

    It is usually fairly obvious with Regency romance from the very beginning as to the pair who will end up together, but there are always a lot of twists and turns and this story doesn’t disappoint. The characters in this novel are well-developed and it is fun to see the development of their characters. I especially enjoyed this story because Amelia was so likeable from the very beginning and I wanted to see her end up happy. The whole Regency era was so difficult for women as they were typically not expected to contribute much to society. They were expected to marry well and increase their family’s standing and produce male heirs. Even though Amelia was older and already considered a spinster by many, she was a wonderful person; well-educated, well-mannered, and with high ideals. It was fun to see Arthur grow into his new-found responsibilities and the changes in his values due to his relationship with Amelia. It was enjoyable to see the contrast between Amelia and Henrietta (the villain). It was an interesting period of time to observe the pressure on women to marry well and see the extent that some went to in order to ‘entrap’ a desirable male. I love a happy ending and this story doesn’t disappoint, even with all of its ups and downs.

    April 8, 2025

  • M**V

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Arthur & Amelia Again & Again!!!

    Lady Amelia seems to be happy unattached & living with her Aunt. But is she? While her brother John is To marry she sees Arthur as too fun loving. But she’s really had feelings for him for a long time-and when another seeks his attention he deplores it. And then the problems begin & Amelia makes her choice. And it’s the right one!

    April 7, 2025

  • M**K

    Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Delightful

    Clean Regency period; loved the descriptions of the balls! Though somewhat predictable, is a fun, delightful novel, and look forward to reading more by Martha Barwood.

    April 6, 2025

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