Lord Adam Dunsbourne is a tyrant. At least, that’s what everyone says. The tales are shocking: accounts of a man who gambled away the family fortune and keeps his younger sister, Emily, captive in their home at Dunsbourne Manor. So when Adam and his sister make an unexpected appearance at a dinner party, the scandalized whispers cannot be contained.
New to the town, Phoebe Hadford hears the condemning rumors and determines to do all she can to help the baron’s oppressed sister. Upon entering Dunsbourne Manor, however, she quickly discovers that all is not what she has been led to believe.
Adam, though unsure of whether he can trust the intentions of his beautiful neighbor, is quickly drawn in by Phoebe’s genuine nature. But even as his and Phoebe’s connection deepens, a dangerous enemy from his past reemerges. For years, Adam has hunted for the man who betrayed him, not realizing he had only to wait. His foe has returned, and this time, he will threaten everything Adam cherishes most—including the woman he loves.
Review:
You know it's a good story when you're not only mentally and emotionally involved, but physically involved in the story as well. When I was reading the climax, I found myself all tensed up and trying to read as fast as I could because that makes things turn out well for the good guy, right? That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.
Needless to say (again) I really enjoyed this latest installment in the Georgian Gentleman series. I fell in love with each of the main characters, as well as several of the side characters as well. It was even enjoyable learning a bit more about growing apples and making cider! (And now I really want some fresh made cider. That sounds delicious.) And you can make cheese from apples? I need to go down a rabbit hole and research that, because I didn't even know that was a thing.
I alternated between reading and listening to the story, which made it a little difficult at first to keep track of all the different names, but I eventually got it. (The narrator for this book did an amazing job, by the way.) There were a few different story lines to this book, but they were woven together in a very realistic, entertaining way. Definitely a keeper!
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