Damsels and Dinosaurs

By: Wren Jones

Narrated by: Samantha Norbury

The Fletcher family honey business teeters on the brink of bankruptcy as shipments from their eccentric matriarch's farm grow scarce. But Poppy refuses to let her family become destitute and she will do anything to get to the bottom of the mystery. However, on her aunt’s strange island, Poppy finds more questions than answers. The bees defy expectations, the farm is full of ancient creatures, and her aunt’s secrets run deeper than she originally suspected.

Meanwhile, her imminent arranged marriage to the heir of a prominent tea company, Giuseppe, jeopardizes her investigation. Their meddling families are relentless in making the marriage a swift reality–even if that means sending Giuseppe and Poppy’s grumpy ex, Athena, to retrieve her.

Athena knows the reunion will be awkward, and getting the stubborn Poppy to do anything will be difficult, but she can’t resist the promise of the island. If she can win over Poppy’s mysterious aunt, she might finally get the opportunity to pursue her dreams.

Giuseppe just wants to draw, drink tea, and avoid all the drama. But he supposes he must go along too. It is his future wife, after all.

On an island where the scandals are bigger than the dinosaurs, a group of Regency aristocrats search for their second chances and rewrite history as we know it.

©2025 Wren Jones (P)2025 Wren Jones

Astounding

As a paleontology science communicator this was one of the best dinosaur tales I've ever read! Thank you for also including notes about other prehistoric life.

Save the Bees!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

Bridgerton with dinosaurs? Say less 🙌 This was a fun, light listen. Poppy, Athena, and Giuseppe were caught up in a tangled web, trying to rescue Poppy's aunt's honey business, and tasked with keeping the various dinosaurs a secret. I loved the science mixed into the plot as well! I wish there was more chemistry between Poppy & Athena as they were navigating their previous & future relationship, but that didn't take away from the rest of the plot.

Samantha was the perfect fit for this audio! Her accent was adorable & seamless. She made our favorites characters extra loveable & the pompous/hoity toity elite extra snobby. I highly recommend listening vs eyeball reading so you get the added emotions, humor, tension, and everything in-between!

Thank you Sam for this LC! 🤗

Unique Concept, Incredibly Wholesome

Your next cozy read is here! For fans of Legends and Lattes or A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking, this book is a must! Two lesbians have to find out why the bees aren't producing as much honey. When they get to the island, they find that the grumpy old lady that lives there has dinosaurs. It may sound threatening, but she uses the triceratops' horns to hold her yarn while she knits. I cannot recommend this enough and have not read anything like it.

Dinos and Regency Romance, Oh My!

I loved this book! Wren Jones wrote a masterpiece and Samantha Norbury brought the story to life with its audiobook!!! It’s a delightful sapphic second chance regency romance with a side of dinosaurs! Hav you ever wondered what it would have been like if instead of a park, the dinosaurs were just allowed to roam on an island? Look no further! What a DREAM!

Cozy regency and dinosaurs

It wasn’t quite what I imagined, but I still enjoyed it and want more when it came to an end I found my self wondering if there would be a sequel. While I enjoy Wren none prior works a little bit more. I think it’s because this wasn’t quite what I expected. It’s an interesting concept and I can’t wait to see if there’s a follow up sequel.