Embracing Amelia by Elaine Violette is a historical romance that tells a story about societal views. Amelia was upset because women could not take part in equestrian events. Every Sunday, she went to Winston Stable to watch her brother Roderick compete. While standing in her horse's stall, Amelia realized that she had lost an heirloom emerald ring. Lucas found her digging through the stall muck and offered to help her. Roderick found his sister with Lucas and dragged her away. The next day, Amelia was sent to London with her Aunt Libby. High society scorned Lucas, who was the Duke of Radford's bastard son. However, Lucas found Amelia's ring. When his employer sent him to London for business reasons, he told his stepbrother Graham about the ring. Graham advised him to sell it, but Lucas wanted to return the ring to Amelia.

Elaine Violette wrote an eye-opening tale regarding society's standards. Using the alternating views of Amelia and Lucas, I could see that it restricted both of them in their life choices. Society expected Amelia to marry a man of high social standing. Lucas was an outcast through no fault of his own because his mother became pregnant outside of marriage. Roderick and Amelia's father didn't listen to her when she tried to explain why she was on the ground with Lucas. His brother had a problem with the aristocracy and exhibited the same lack of tolerance. I could see the inner feelings of both Amelia and Lucas, which gave me a better understanding of how their lives were similar. Despite Amelia and Lucas being the main characters, the development of the supporting role players added to the plot. This unpredictable story held my interest with ease. I recommend Embracing Amelia to readers who enjoy a romance novel with twists and an ending that was difficult to foresee.

Embracing Amelia is a work of fiction penned by author Elaine Violette in the romance, historical, and interpersonal drama subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. In this compelling Regency romance filled with forbidden love, rebellious spirit, and plenty of drama, we meet our protagonist Lady Amelia Pierce when she is caught between different temptations in her life. The world of equestrian sport beckons, but it is unbecoming for a lady of her station to compete. And then there’s the rakishly handsome Lucas Grey, a young man of ignoble birth whose interactions with Amelia may cause enough scandal to land them both in serious trouble.

Author Elaine Violette has crafted a masterfully smooth, immersive, and romantic Regency drama that has everything fans of the genre could wish for. As the daughter of an earl, Amelia can introduce her audience to all the finery and luxury of historical living, and this is gorgeously juxtaposed against the wild freedom of horse riding and the down-to-earth, stable life of those around her. Amelia is a deeply relatable protagonist thanks to the close personal narrative the author affords us, and I really enjoyed the fact that the dialogue gave the atmosphere of the period without being too overwhelming or difficult to follow. Lucas was also a delight as a romantic interest and a character with a journey to go on in his own right. I loved the plot twists and turns, which challenged the pair to see what they’re really made of. Overall, I would not hesitate to recommend Embracing Amelia to Regency romance fans everywhere.