Genre: Regency Romance | Sapphic Romance | Romance | Historical Romance
Published: September 10, 2026
Series: Chathom Chronicles, Book 1
Received From: Publisher
Blurb
Rose Mowbray, daughter of the Third Earl of Rothesay in Chathom County, knows few things for certain after enduring loss as a child.One thing she does know, however, is that her best friend will always be by her side.Winnifred Warwick, daughter of Lord Warwick, knows many things for certain thanks to a keen mind and easy life.But the thing she knows above all is that she’s madly in love with her best friend.When Rose’s feelings begin to change, allowing her to understand what she’s felt her whole life, she fears it may be too late, however, to win back the only person she has ever loved.
Review
When I learned that Samantha was publishing a new series of books, I was thrilled and wanted to get in on the first floor. I had no idea what a sapphic or Regency romance was, so I had to look it up online. So, if you're like me and have no idea, sapphic refers to someone who is non-binary or a woman who is attracted to women. This is a simplification of the broader scope of "sapphic," but it is apt for the storyline. Regency romances are historical romance novels set during the British Regency period (1811–1820). So, now that we have a better understanding of the genre, let's get into the review.
Rose and Winnie are outstanding characters. I fell in love with them both immediately. Their friendship was very sweet; Rose and Winnie had opposing personalities, but they brought out the best in each other. The emotion was heartfelt and authentic. The plot itself was an emotional rollercoaster filled with impressive highs and lows. The setting was there, but I have to admit I was so focused on the emotional- and character-driven plot that it really didn't register with me. Thankfully, the dialogue was easy to understand as it was more colloquial than formal. The romance was slow burn with almost no steam and, to be honest, it left me wanting something a bit more. There is a certain appeal to leaving much to the imagination, especially if steam doesn't resonate with you. It was a nice escape from reality, the emotion hit hard, and I'm glad that I was given the opportunity to read it.
If Little Women by Louisa May Alcott was sapphic, it would be Time Never Waits by Samantha Calcott and Melinda Lauer.
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