4 of 5 stars
Lady Avalon Warwyk's first
husband was a cruel tyrant who caused her undue humiliation. The only good
thing to come out of the marriage was her beloved son, Thane. With Lord
Warwyk's early death, Avalon is finally free to live her life as she saw fit
and to raise her son in a loving home. When Thane's guardian informs her that
his brother Devan Farris has been appointed the vicar in her parish, Avalon is
prepared to bribe him to leave her alone. The last thing she needs is a spy
watching everything she does, or does Devan represent a new lease on life for
the young widow?
I love Janna McGregor books
and this latest installment was quite enjoyable. I loved Devan. He was witty,
charming and thoroughly smitten with Avalon. Ms. McGregor slowly teases out the
horrendous details of Avalon's first marriage and why she's so skittish around
men. The book earned 4 stars instead of 5 because the last part of the book was
about Avalon's sister instead of keeping the focus on Avalon and Devon. I'm
looking forward to the next installment in this enjoyable series.
I voluntarily read an
advanced reader copy and all opinions are my own.
Blurb:
Her
first marriage was an epic fail.
Lady Avalon Warwyk never did love her husband. Arrogant, selfish, and cruel, it’s a blessing when she’s widowed and left to raise her son all by herself. Finally, Avalon can live freely and do the work she loves: helping fallen women become businesswomen. She’s lived these past ten years with no desire to remarry—that is, until Mr. Devan Farris comes to town.
Can he convince her to take another chance at happily ever after?
Devan Farris—charming vicar, reputed rake, and the brother of Avalon’s son’s guardian—is reluctantly sent to town to keep tabs on Avalon and her son. Devan wishes he didn’t have to meddle in her affairs; he’s not one to trod on a woman’s independent nature and keen sense of convictions. But she’ll have nothing to do with a vicar with a wild reputation—even though he’s never given his heart and body to another. If only he could find a way to show Avalon who he really is on the inside—a good, true soul looking for its other half. But how can prove that he wants to love and care for her. . .until death do they part?
Lady Avalon Warwyk never did love her husband. Arrogant, selfish, and cruel, it’s a blessing when she’s widowed and left to raise her son all by herself. Finally, Avalon can live freely and do the work she loves: helping fallen women become businesswomen. She’s lived these past ten years with no desire to remarry—that is, until Mr. Devan Farris comes to town.
Can he convince her to take another chance at happily ever after?
Devan Farris—charming vicar, reputed rake, and the brother of Avalon’s son’s guardian—is reluctantly sent to town to keep tabs on Avalon and her son. Devan wishes he didn’t have to meddle in her affairs; he’s not one to trod on a woman’s independent nature and keen sense of convictions. But she’ll have nothing to do with a vicar with a wild reputation—even though he’s never given his heart and body to another. If only he could find a way to show Avalon who he really is on the inside—a good, true soul looking for its other half. But how can prove that he wants to love and care for her. . .until death do they part?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Janna MacGregor was born and raised in the boot heel of Missouri. She is
the author of the Cavensham Heiresses series, which begins with The Bad Luck Bride. Janna credits her
darling mom for introducing her to the happily-ever-after world of romance
novels. Janna writes stories where compelling and powerful heroines meet and
fall in love with their equally matched heroes.
She
is the mother of triplets and lives in Kansas City with her very own dashing
rogue, and two smug, but not surprisingly, perfect pugs.
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