Series: The 1797 Club, #4
Traits & Tropes: titled hero; disabled (mute) hero; widowed heroine; I've loved you for years; virgin hero
Publication Date: 11.14.17
Genre/Setting: Historical; Regency; England, 1810
Heat Level: 4/5
Rating: 4 stars!
Narration Rating: 4/5
Mute since birth, Ewan Hoffstead tolerated years of abuse from his father and younger brothers until his uncle took over his care himself. The fight he had to undertake three years ago to take his rightful title as Duke of Donburrow upon his father’s death only reinforced his belief that someone as damaged as he is doesn't deserve happiness.
Charlotte Undercross has loved Ewan since they were children, but his rejection forced her onto the marriage mart. Now the widowed Countess of Portsmouth, she’s determined to try once more for happiness with Ewan and she’ll begin during a family Christmas party at Ewan’s country estate. When a storm prevents the rest of the guests from joining them, leaving Ewan and Charlotte alone, she decides to risk everything and openly seduce the man of her dreams. Ewan can’t resist Charlotte’s allure, but he’s reluctant to give her anything more permanent, believing she’ll one day come to resent him for his disability and the whispers that follow him because of it. His every belief is shattered, however, when a surprise visit from his family poses a threat to him and to his love.
This was an incredibly sweet story. I loved Charlotte’s tenacity even as Ewan pushed her away, though his extensive ruminations on his deficiencies did become a bit repetitive, possibly because I just finished Her Favorite Duke and the hero in that story did much of the same. Thankfully, Ewan came to his senses mostly on his own and began to fight for what he wanted and to believe in his own worthiness. This was a strong story and I loved that they never danced around their feelings, but rather the conflict came from Ewan’s internal struggles, which he had to overcome on his own before he could open himself up to love. Thankfully, he finally woke up and claimed the future he wanted and that was lovely. Ewan and Charlotte were an excellent match and I loved that they complimented each other so well and became each other’s safe haven.
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