Series: Lords of Lancashire, #4
Tropes & Traits: mature hero & heroine; hero is injured, heroine saves him
Genre/Setting: Historical, Regency; Upstate New York; London, England, 1814
Publication Date: 09.15.20
Heat Level: 3.5/5
Rating: 4/5
When New York widow Laura Farnsworth finds a bloodied and obviously badly injured, obviously British, soldier near the sight of a battle which resulted in an unlikely American victory, she’s tempted to leave the dead enemy where he lies. But when the man incoherently begs for her help, she knows can’t leave him to die.
Lieutenant Colonel Geoffrey Langston has 25 years of military service behind him but he’s unprepared for awakening to the beauty of the woman tending him. As he regains his strength, the attraction between Geoffrey and Laura grows ever stronger. He knows he needs to make his way back to his regiment but given the likelihood that he’s been betrayed by one of his own, he and Laura deem this to be an unnecessary risk. After all, who would look for a deserter on her small apple farm? But Geoffrey’s family back in England refuses to believe he’s dead and their persistence may be the very thing to bring disaster right to his door.
This was tough to read just because of the sense of impending doom that loomed over most of it. On the other hand, that also made Laura and Geoffrey’s relationship endearing. I loved the way Geoffrey’s family rallied around them both and his devotion to Laura through everything was endearing. I did find the plot to be a little slow in places, but I liked the characters and this unique premise enough that I didn’t really mind. I’m looking forward to reading more of this author’s work.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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