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I picked up the first in this series (tagged) on a whim from Hoopla, and quickly moved right onto the second book. I finished both of these in only a handful of days. I really enjoyed the characterization of the love interests and buildup of their romances. I didn‘t mind that they weren‘t particularly steamy, but I would have appreciated more description of their love scenes compared to the way the author “yadda yaddas” completely over the sex.

This my second book by this author, and I‘m enjoying her writing. Set in 1859 England, Helena (an earl‘s daughter) has been terribly abused by her uncle (the current earl). He wishes to gain her inheritance and is working to have her committed to an asylum. Desperate, she answers a matrimonial advertisement and escapes to Devon. She meets Justin, a guilt-ridden ex-soldier, who was held captive and tortured in India. The two marry, she for 🔻

This is a “proper romance” which has love and relationship but no sex scenes. In 1859 England, Helena answers an advertisement and marries Justin. Love isn‘t the reason they‘re marrying, but of course they fall for one another as the story progresses. I wish the story was a little bit longer because I‘d like a little more about Justin and Helena after it ends. I adore the details of this time period like clothes, balls, and societal norms.

Coming up next in my isolation list. Sadly I haven't been getting as much "me" time as I'm still putting in 40 hours from home. #aprilreads #romances

Helen answers an advertisement for a wife in the middle of nowhere. Justin is back from the war, where he was a prisoner and just wants a woman to help take care of his home and to be a companion, but Helena needs help and protection. I adored this book, great characters and the mystery and drama was well done. Really good book!

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A sweet Victorian romance with a woman on the run who marries a scarred ex-army officer because she knows he will keep her safe. While there are a number of triggering situations, the book is overall positive and gentle in it‘s romance and it‘s treatment of these hard issues. #romantsy