The Sentimental Soldier (Signet Regency Romance)
It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.
April Kihlstrom
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4
Catalog books
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4
Works
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1998 to 2000
Strongest span
Who This Author Is
April Kihlstrom writes intimate Regency romances that focus on emotion, subtle humor, and character-driven conflicts. The Sentimental Soldier showcases her knack for blending social constraints with personal growth, delivering an engaging love story grounded in period detail and believable, quietly resilient protagonists.
Kihlstrom’s voice favors steady pacing and thoughtful scenes over melodrama. Readers who enjoy tempered passion, moral dilemmas, and genteel domestic tension will find The Sentimental Soldier representative: a miniature portrait of Regency life where small acts of courage reshape ordinary futures.
Best Place To Start
Author At A Glance
Best known for: Regency-era romance • Character-driven emotional arcs • Gentle, witty tone
Genres and themes: Regency romance • Family and duty • Second-chance relationships
Who this author is best for: Good for readers who enjoy tender, character-focused Regency stories with warm domestic detail.
Start with any available single-title Regency like The Sentimental Soldier to sample Kihlstrom’s tone and pacing.
Top Books To Start With
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The Sentimental Soldier (Signet Regency Romance)
New Amer Library • 2000 • standard commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 215 pages.
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New Amer Library • 2000 • standard commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 217 pages.
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New Amer Library • 1999 • standard commitment
It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.
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The Reluctant Thief (Signet Regency Romance, No 9468)
New Amer Library • 1998 • standard commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998 • 224 pages.
How The Picks Compare
- The Sentimental Soldier (Signet Regency Romance) is the easier short commitment, while Miss Tibbles Investigates asks for more reading time up front.