Dawn at Emberwilde

By: Sarah E. Ladd

Narrated by: Jude Mason

In Regency England, the same time period and location as Bridgerton and Poldark, Isabel never dared to dream that love could be hers. Now, at the edge of a forest filled with dark secrets, she faces a fateful choice between love and duty.

For as long as she can remember, beautiful and free-spirited Isabel has strained against the rules and rigidity of the Fellsworth School in the rolling English countryside. No longer a student, Isabel set her sights on a steady role as a teacher at the school, a safe yet stifling establishment that would enable her to care for her younger sister Lizzie, who was left in her care after her father’s death.

The unexpected arrival of a stranger with news of unknown relatives turns Isabel’s small, predictable world upside down, sweeping her and her young charge into a labyrinth of intrigue and hidden motives.

At her new family’s invitation, Isabel and Lizzie relocate to Emberwilde, a sprawling estate adjacent to a vast, mysterious wood rife with rumors and ominous folklore—along with whispers of something far more sinister. Perhaps even more startling, two handsome men begin pursuing Isabel, forcing her to learn the delicate dance between attraction, the intricate rules of courtship, and the hopes of her heart.

Isabel will discover that the key to unlocking the mystery of her past may also open the door to romance. But first she must find it—in the depths of Emberwilde Forest.

• The second in the Treasures of Surrey Regency romance series. The books do not need to be read in order.
  • Book One: The Curiosity Keeper
  • Book Two: Dawn at Emberwilde
  • Book Three: A Stranger at Fellsworth
• Book length: 96,000 words
• Includes discussion questions for book clubs
• Chaste, kissing-only Regency romance

Absolutely captivating!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The characters were very relatable, and the storyline was so fun to listen to and to follow. I already recommended the book to my sister who is an avid reader, and I'm positive she'll enjoy it as well.

Nice book

It was a nice story and the narrator does an amazing job of voicing each character.

Sarah Ladd Never Disappoints!

Thoroughly loved this book as I have all of Sarah Ladd's books. She's one of my favorite authors. I actually looked forward to traffic so I could see what happened next. :)

Sweet and easy read

This book was read during a well needed respite from more intense novels. I found it to be delightfully sweet with mysterious intrigues that kept my actively listening and trying to determine who to trust in the book. My only complaint is that the end of the book seems fall flat and does not really feel like a true ending due to its lack of details and emotional distance. The book is still excellent I just hoped for a more in the ending. Recommend!

“Home”

JWright
This is the first book I have read from Mrs. Ladd’s works. I loved it!
Her characters were strong in the face of unknown obstacles.
In fact, I enjoyed this novel more than “Sanditon” by Jane Austin.