When a strange man appears to be stealing horses from the neighboring estate, Bianca Snowley jumps to their rescue. And when she discovers he's the new owner, she can't help but be intrigued--but romance is unfeasible when he proposes they help secure spouses for each other. Will they see everything they've wanted has been there all along before it's too late?
Kristi Ann Hunter is an author whose books I will straight out buy without reading them first (and there are not many authors of which I will say the same). I've loved each one I've read, and I've re-read all but the most recent multiple times.
An expected, the story is a delightful combination of humor and heart. It doesn't have as heavy of subject matter as the Haven Manor series, though it introduces some prejudice I'm sure we'll see more of in the next book. The romance is sweet, even if Hudson is a little dense (but a nice guy).
It's an unusual friendship that Bianca, Hudson, and Aaron Whitworth (of A Defense of Honor fame) form, particularly for the Regency period, but it's not unbelievable given their mutual interests. They're all something of misfits--a third culture kid who has suddenly become a peer of the realm in the home country he's never seen, an illegitimate son of a lord who's always been stuck on the outside, and a local girl who cares more for horses than society. I really liked the support they shared for each other, and though they had misunderstandings, their friendship came out stronger for working it through.
I'm glad the next book has already been announced so I don't have to be plagued with anxiety hoping for Aaron's story--the next one is indeed his! I really enjoyed getting to know him better in this book, and can only imagine how satisfying his book will be! Besides Aaron, there were some great appearances in this book from Trent and Adelaide Hawthorne (An Uncommon Courtship).
Hearts on the Heath
1. Vying for the Viscount
2. Winning the Gentleman
Related series: (Chronologically Hawthorne House comes first, Haven Manor second, and then Hearts on the Heath)
Hawthorne House
0.5 "A Lady of Esteem" - a free novella introduction to the Hawthornes and friends!
1. A Noble Masquerade
2. An Elegant Facade
3. An Uncommon Courtship
Haven Manor
0.5: "A Search for Refuge" (free prequel e-novella)
1. A Defense of Honor
2. A Return of Devotion
An expected, the story is a delightful combination of humor and heart. It doesn't have as heavy of subject matter as the Haven Manor series, though it introduces some prejudice I'm sure we'll see more of in the next book. The romance is sweet, even if Hudson is a little dense (but a nice guy).
It's an unusual friendship that Bianca, Hudson, and Aaron Whitworth (of A Defense of Honor fame) form, particularly for the Regency period, but it's not unbelievable given their mutual interests. They're all something of misfits--a third culture kid who has suddenly become a peer of the realm in the home country he's never seen, an illegitimate son of a lord who's always been stuck on the outside, and a local girl who cares more for horses than society. I really liked the support they shared for each other, and though they had misunderstandings, their friendship came out stronger for working it through.
I'm glad the next book has already been announced so I don't have to be plagued with anxiety hoping for Aaron's story--the next one is indeed his! I really enjoyed getting to know him better in this book, and can only imagine how satisfying his book will be! Besides Aaron, there were some great appearances in this book from Trent and Adelaide Hawthorne (An Uncommon Courtship).
Hearts on the Heath
1. Vying for the Viscount
2. Winning the Gentleman
Related series: (Chronologically Hawthorne House comes first, Haven Manor second, and then Hearts on the Heath)
Hawthorne House
0.5 "A Lady of Esteem" - a free novella introduction to the Hawthornes and friends!
1. A Noble Masquerade
2. An Elegant Facade
3. An Uncommon Courtship
Haven Manor
0.5: "A Search for Refuge" (free prequel e-novella)
1. A Defense of Honor
2. A Return of Devotion
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