Description:
For Hudson, the newly titled Viscount Stildon, moving to England from India where he was born and raised was already an arduous enough endeavor. When he learns the fate of the racing empire he inherited along with his title depends upon him getting in the good graces of another stable owner, he's even more at a loss.
The stable at the neighboring estate has been Miss Bianca Snowley's refuge for years, and when a strange man appears to be stealing the horses, she jumps to their protection without a second thought. Upon learning Hudson is actually the new owner, she can't help but be intrigued by the area's newest eligible bachelor.
Any thought of romance is quickly set aside, however, when Hudson proposes they work together to secure suitable spouses for each other. As their friendship grows, Hudson and Bianca begin to reconsider what they truly want in life. But will societal expectations and the weight of their responsibilities keep them from pursuing their true desires?
About the Author:
Kristi Ann Hunter is the author of the Hawthorne House and Haven Manor series and a 2016 RITA Award winner and Christy Award finalist. Kristi graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in computer science but always knew she wanted to write. She lives with her husband and three children in Georgia. Find her online at www.kristiannhunter.com.
My Thoughts:
I’ve been a fan of Kristi Ann Hunter’s since my first time reading “A Noble Masquerade” (which I’ve read at least 5 times now) and was very excited to learn she was starting a new series! I’m always up for an adventure to Regency England via one of her books and couldn’t wait to start this one!
As always, I just adored the new characters in this book! I was also very happy to see some old friends from a couple past books make an appearance! Hudson and Bianca quickly took up residence in my mind, along with Aaron and surprisingly, Lady Rebecca. I enjoyed their dialogue, frequently peppered with quick wit and banter I commiserated with Bianca, reevaluating what she thought she wanted from her life. And Hudson, coming to the place he was always informed would be his home, only to realize it’s so very different from what he’d expected. I do have to confess, there were a couple times that I found his reluctance to make any form of decision without first consulting another person rather frustrating. Though that did make it all the more satisfying when he finally did step up and come to realize that he didn’t need everyone’s approval for his life to be a success.
One of my favorite things about Ms. Hunter’s books is how she always finds ways to add humor to a story that doesn’t always necessarily sound like it’s going to be funny. And it usually sneaks up on me, even though I’ve come to expect it. Then I find myself, often in public, laughing out loud because of something a character said just so that I found hilarious or because a bunch of grooms are trying to teach a viscount how to dance. I love it!
Overall, I greatly enjoyed this story and am eagerly anticipating the next one! (until then, I’ll probably be found rereading all of her other ones)
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