Spotlight: The Bonnet Brigade (The Bonnet Brigade #1) by Christy Matheson
Book details:
Book Title: The Bonnet Brigade
Series: The Bonnet Brigade, book #1
Author Name: Christy Matheson
Publication Date: July 11, 2026
Publisher: Dragonblade Publishing
Pages: 447
Genre: Regency Romance
Any Triggers:
- The book examines serious issues facing women in the time period.
- Death, including child death, mentioned off page.
- Attempted assault.
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She needs a husband. He cannot offer his hand. Together, they may lose everything—or find the future they never dared hope for.
When the fortune supporting Celia Westhaven and her cousins disappears overnight, she knows she must secure their future. The spirited Irishwoman needs an income, a home—and, by necessity, a husband. Since the one gentleman she truly wants insists he cannot marry her, she is prepared to wed anyone willing to provide for her family.
Peter Alcott was preparing to propose to Celia when anonymous threats against his sister changed everything. A former military strategist now entangled in dangerous intelligence work, he cannot risk bringing Celia into his uncertain life. To protect both his sister and the woman who secretly holds his heart, Peter must devise the most important strategy of his life.
As pressure mounts from an increasingly determined suitor, Celia's prospects—and her cousins' futures—grow more precarious by the day. Over tea and iced biscuits, Celia and her cousins form The Bonnet Brigade. With a self-appointed Madam General at the helm, they devise a plan to outmaneuver the London marriage mart before financial ruin strikes—or Celia's unwanted suitor makes his next move.
But as danger closes in and society's expectations tighten their grip, Celia and Peter must decide whether duty demands their sacrifice—or if love is worth risking everything.
Devour The Bonnet Brigade, a swoon-worthy Regency romance perfect for fans of Bridgerton's intrigue and Little Women's sisterly devotion. Featuring a secret spy, determined heroines, found family, and a slow-burn romance that sparks into passion, this charming tale of courage, loyalty, and love will capture your heart.
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"The romantic line has excellent chemistry and tension. The surrounding events and characters create a vivid backdrop. The character building is strong. But what really brings this into 5-star territory for me is the writing, which is outstanding."
~ 5* Amazon Review
"Carefully crafted and well researched, which is refreshing and appreciated."
~ 5* Amazon Review
"The Bonnet Brigade is a wonderfully layered Regency Romance."
~ 5* Amazon Review
Women who solve problems, men who fall first and fall hard… and endings that are more than a sugar rush.
When Christy Matheson is not throwing ordinary characters into fairy tales, she is busy raising five children. (Very busy.) She writes character-driven historical fiction with and without romance and fantasy elements, and her “fresh, smart, and totally charming” stories have won multiple awards.
Christy is also an embroidery artist, classically trained pianist, and sews all of her own clothes. She lives in Oregon, on a country property that fondly reminds her of a Regency estate (except with a swing set instead of faux Greek ruins), with her husband, five children, three Shelties, one bunny, and an improbable quantity of art supplies.
Author Links:
Website: https://christymatheson.com
Newsletter: https://sendfox.com/ChristyMatheson
Amazon Author Page: https://us.amazon.com/stores/Christy-Matheson/author/B0D6J2KRLS
Tour hosted by: The Coffee Pot Book Club
Thank you so much for featuring Christy Matheson today, shining a lovely book spotlight on her intriguing Regency romance, The Bonnet Brigade. Your support is much appreciated. Take care, Cathie xx The Coffee Pot Book Club