A Well-Trained Lady

Written by Jess Heileman

Narrated by Janna Fox

Everything has changed. Except her heart.

Arabella Godwin is an Incomparable in London Society—elegant, wealthy, and meticulously trained. Yet, she has nothing to show for her efforts aside from her pretentious reputation and a collection of disappointed suitors. When her plan to secure a promising offer of marriage is temporarily delayed, she must bide her time in the company of an estranged childhood friend—the much-too-endearing, but regrettably untitled, Augustus Brundage.

As the friends’ tattered relationship returns to familiarity, Arabella must prevent herself from fully regressing into the carefree, impressionable young lady who once foolishly trusted Augustus with her heart. To make the same mistake again would ruin everything she has worked for—and certainly more.

But can a heart be so easily trained?

**Heat Level:Mild/Sweet**

• Language: English
• Publisher: Vagabond Publishing, LLC
• Release date: Apr 30, 2021
• ISBN: 9798868698613

Jess Heileman

"In kindergarten, Jess won a first prize ribbon for her original creation Pigs in Wigs. It was a solid storyline: there was this pig that wore a wig—and it rhymed. Not impressed? Neither were her children when shown the very masterpiece that influenced her to become an author. “You won a ribbon for that?” Yes. Yes, she did. Thankfully, life has since exposed her to a thorough education with its share of awards and accolades—and, more importantly, to the trials and human experiences that form the heart of a storyteller and the substance of great stories. Besides her love of writing, Jess is an avid reader, shameless people observer, international cafe loiterer, and partially retired photographer. She loves being a mother to five amazing humans and a wife to the greatest man she knows."

Reviews for A Well-Trained Lady

[Berly · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I had a hard time with this one. I felt the beginning was pretty slow. About a third of the way in, there was a plot development that promised some more excitement.

Maybe I just didn't connect with the story. I don't like mean people. And this one had more mean spirited people than most. Although, it very well could be true to the times.

I listened to the audiobook. The narrator is crazy talented. I've really enjoyed her voices in the past. She has a wide range for characters and brought that talent to this book.

Jess Heileman is also a talented writer. This particular book just wasn't my favorite. I love The Nabob's Daughter. That has the same author and narrator.

3.5 rounded up to 4.