Lieutenant Charles Heywood has had his fill of adventure. Battle-weary and disillusioned, he returns to England, resolved to settle down to a quiet, uneventful life on an estate of his own. But arranging to purchase the property he desires is more difficult than Charles ever imagined. The place is mired in secrets, some of which may prove deadly. If he’s going to unravel them, he’ll need the assistance of someone as daring as he is.
At only twenty, Lady Katherine Beresford has already earned a scandalous reputation. As skilled with pistols as she is on horseback, she’s never met an obstacle she can’t surmount—or a man she can’t win. That is, until she encounters the infuriatingly somber Lieutenant Heywood. But Kate refuses to be deterred by the raven-haired soldier’s strong, silent facade. After all, faint heart never won handsome gentleman.
From the wilds of rural Somersetshire to the glittering ballrooms of early-Victorian London, Charles and Kate embark on a cross-country quest to solve a decades’ old mystery. Will the greatest danger be to their hearts—or to their lives? Amazon|Goodreads
My Thoughts
Ooooh I loved this book. It was like revisiting a favourite vacation spot and having fun with all tour friends while watching a new love story develop.
I loved getting to know Charles and Kate! Who doesn’t love a woman who knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to say it. She’s daring but with a soft heart too. I loved that bit of her.
Charles on the other hand reserved, a deep thinker with a love for dogs just like his mum. And a meet cute involving a stray dog that has Kate falling for Charles and pursuing him without resolve. It took a bit of convincing for him but oh my this book will have you turning the pages because you need to know what’s next. Including the little turns of mystery, this story was a delightful read. I enjoyed every minute of it and I dare say might be gunning for a reread soon.
This book in the Somerset Series can be read as a standalone but it would be lovely to read the books in order.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. All opinions expressed are solely mine
About The Author
In her other life, Mimi is an attorney. She resides in California with her family, which includes a retired Andalusian dressage horse, a Sheltie, and two Siamese cats. To learn more, please visit http://www.MimiMatthews.com
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