About the book:
Evan Eldridge never meant to be a war hero--he just wanted to fight
Napoleon for the future of his country. And he certainly didn't think
that saving the life of a peer would mean being made the Earl of
Whitelock. But when the life you save is dear to the Prince Regent,
things can change in a hurry.
Now Evan has a new title, a manor house in shambles, and a stranger for a bride, all thrust upon him by a grateful ruler. What he doesn't have are all his memories. Traumatized as a result of his wounds and bravery on the battlefield, Evan knows there's something he can't quite remember. It's important, dangerous--and if he doesn't recall it in time, will jeopardize not only his marriage but someone's very life.
Readers who enjoy Julie Klassen, Carolyn Miller, and Kristi Ann Hunter will love diving into this brand-new Regency series filled with suspense, aristocratic struggles, and a firm foundation of faith.
Read an excerpt from Kregel by clicking here!
Now Evan has a new title, a manor house in shambles, and a stranger for a bride, all thrust upon him by a grateful ruler. What he doesn't have are all his memories. Traumatized as a result of his wounds and bravery on the battlefield, Evan knows there's something he can't quite remember. It's important, dangerous--and if he doesn't recall it in time, will jeopardize not only his marriage but someone's very life.
Readers who enjoy Julie Klassen, Carolyn Miller, and Kristi Ann Hunter will love diving into this brand-new Regency series filled with suspense, aristocratic struggles, and a firm foundation of faith.
Read an excerpt from Kregel by clicking here!
He's doing what he can to save the Prince Regent's life . . . but can he save his new marriage as well?
My review:
This was a wonderful start to a new regency series and I can't wait for July when the second one comes out already! The romance was wonderful. There were a lot of sweet moments as they tried to navigate their new relationship while keeping their secrets from each other, so some misunderstandings as well. It was interesting to see how a man dealt with what would be considered PTSD now when they didn't really have a name for it then. I admired his bravery after serving in the war and his compassion and integrity as he was thrown into being an earl and not knowing what was expected of him while trying to forge a marriage with a woman he didn't know. He put Diana first right from the start and it was sweet to see him take care of her and protect her. Also seeing how he cared for fellow soldiers and horses he served with was wonderful. There were some truly smarmy and conniving men in this story, from Diana's brother and her father to her brother's best friend. They made me so angry! I couldn't fathom how she survived in her father's household at all and I really felt for her as she had no control over her future before she married Evan and then was thrown into a marriage with a complete stranger. I liked seeing her gain confidence in who she was as she designed, decorated and oversaw the estate being renovated. Both Evan and Diana were Christians, though Evan seemed to have a stronger faith while Diana questioned if God heard her as all of her prayers seemed to go unanswered in the beginning. Marcus was a wonderful and wise friend to Evan and I grew to really like him while wondering what secrets he kept. I was excited to see the second book will be about him! There were some suspenseful moments in the story as well. I highly recommend this book!
I received this book free from Read with Audra and Kregel. I was not compensated for this review. All opinions are my own.
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Thank you so much! :)
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