The Autumn Bride
by Anne Gracie
Chance Sisters
Desperate to protect her adopted sisters, Abby Chance talks her way into the household of an elderly lady and becomes her companion. When the lady's nephew Max Davenham returns home, he suspects Abby of deception even as he falls for her. A warm Regency romance.
About This Book
The Autumn Bride is a historical romance novel by Anne Gracie, first published in 2013 by Tantor Audio. It is part of the Chance Sisters series. Readers can expect found family, slow burn.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Found Family
- Format
- Mp3 cd
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- To protect her sisters, Abby Chance secures a position as a companion, only to find herself under the suspicion of her employer's nephew.
- Fans of Regency romances
- Readers who enjoy suspicious-hero tropes
- Warm
- Features Slow Burn
This may not be ideal if…
- Readers looking for high-heat content
- The description is brief and leaves the relationship outcome and heat level unknown
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Unequal social/situational power dynamic between a companion and a gentleman with household authority.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate comfort, high tension.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Adult historical romance readers.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Abby Chance enters a household to serve as a companion for an elderly lady, aiming to provide for her adopted sisters. The arrangement is complicated by the return of Max Davenham, the lady's nephew, who suspects Abby of having ulterior motives. Despite his suspicions, a romantic attraction begins to develop between them.
Central Conflict
The tension between Abby's need to maintain her position for her sisters' security and Max's growing distrust of her intentions.
Setting
Regency era, England
Strengths
- Clear emotional stakes for the protagonist
- Classic Regency tension
Consider before reading
- The description is brief and leaves the relationship outcome and heat level unknown
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Anne Gracie
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Tantor Audio
- Format
- Mp3 cd
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781452661780
- ISBN-10
- 1452661782
The Autumn Bride: quick answers
- Who wrote The Autumn Bride?
- The Autumn Bride was written by Anne Gracie.
- When was The Autumn Bride published?
- The Autumn Bride was first published in 2013 by Tantor Audio.
- What genre is The Autumn Bride?
- The Autumn Bride is a historical romance novel, with found family, slow burn.
- Is The Autumn Bride part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Chance Sisters series.
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