A MATCH MADE IN AUTUMN:
The Boxer's Belle
by
Ally Hudson
9798991838481
Busy Nothings Books
My thoughts...
She carries the title of lady, but has been treated as little more than a commodity to be treated and leveraged by those she should be able to lean on... all except the stable boy who makes her heart sing. He carries no title except the ones he's earned with his fists, but would be there for her at the drop of a hat...or even the swipe of a particularly nasty hairpin.
Their one night so long ago should have cemented their happily ever after potential, but it nearly broke 💔 them in two. The family connections to each other kept bringing them together now and again, but never in a way that allowed for them to rebuild what was lost... until now. *wink wink*
Teasing and hijinks, banter and lingering looks, hot tempers and even hotter connections, this is one Historical Romance that will warm those cool autumn nights! I loved the strength of Bella's character in the face of everything she had already endured, and the determination she showed when she was ready to claim what she wanted for her own.. thought, in truth, it was already hers. *sigh* I loved the back and forth with these two, and how they knew to push each other's buttons JUST enough while still towing the line of propriety.I loved how Miles knew his own heart despite being a... how did she put it, a pudding headed lout. 🤣 Let's face it, she called it like she saw it, but he overcame those shortcomings with a heart that beat true for our Lady Bella.
All in all, a great addition to the series, and one is certainly recommend to genre fan.
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About the book...
Years ago, in the shadow of a decaying Blackwood Grange, Miles Weston fell in love with the one woman destined to remain forever beyond his reach. A stable master’s son ought not befriend a lady, and certainly ought not dream of anything more. Then one harrowing night, Bella found safety and comfort in West’s arms—at the cost of their impossible friendship and the foolish hope of more.
A decade has passed since that fateful night, and West has made a name—and a tidy fortune—for himself in the boxing ring. But no success can erase Bella’s claim on his heart. He’ll seize any opportunity to be in her orbit… no matter how his presence provokes her. Or torments him.
Born lady of the house, Arabella Sinclair has never faltered under the weight of her family’s expectations. But now her father is gone at last, her brother is married, and her former role belongs to another. She never expected her purposeless hours to be filled with Miles Weston’s vexatious presence. The man shattered her heart once. She won’t give him a second opportunity, regardless of his biting wit and exasperating charm.
Tasked with organizing an autumn festival, Bella and West fall back into the long-lost rhythm of flirtation and frustration. West can endure anything in the ring, but can his heart survive another round with his Belle?
Forbidden love is granted a second chance beneath the harvest moon in Ally Hudson’s newest novella, The Boxer’s Belle...part of the A Match Made in Autumn multi-author series.
👉 This title was released September 25th, 2026. Grab your copy today ... and stay tuned for more from this series as they unfold!
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About the author...
Ally Hudson is an Amazon bestselling author of steamy Regency romance, crafting captivating tales of love, healing, hope, and family. Her debut series, Most Imprudent Matches, weaves together eight unforgettable love stories spanning decades, blending humor and heart with devoted heroes and capable heroines. Ally’s stories celebrate the countless forms love can take, each one deserving its moment to shine.
When she’s not writing, Ally can be found embroidering, baking, or catering to the every whim of her charming dog, Darcy.
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