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A Beast's Love #1
The Beast of Cornwall
Lord Gabriel Morrowby's wounds have never healed. After an accident in a mineshaft, his life is full of pain. The pain in his heart is even deeper, for he knows the darkest of betrayals. Isolated in his manor, he spends all his hours trying to improve the lives of local people. Despite his wish to do good, his heart is forever closed. One day, at a friend's insistence, a formidable and capable lady arrives at his manor to assist him. Surely, she will mean nothing to him. But day by day, she tempts him to take a chance on hope and love. Years of pain harden his heart. Can it ever soften to love?
151 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 25, 2023
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June 5, 2025
A book with a wounded MC (or even two!) usually gets me pretty easily. This book? I couldn’t care less about the heroes, their wounds, their healing, or their love. Despite being only 150 pages long, I could barely finish the novella. Perhaps the brevity is the problem and reason for the poorly developed story — however, fact is, the story was boring, implausible, and bloodless.
It starts with the two MCs being instantly overwhelmed by lust when widow Heather arrives at Gabriel’s house as his new housekeeper. I don’t have a problem with instalust in general, but it has to fit. I tend to be skeptical of instalust in HRs, and here it didn’t fit with the deeply wounded MCs at all. Nor did the way they handled it. The author tries to explain it with some kind of spiritual bond, but this isn’t convincing either.
“I felt your spirit.” She winced. “That must sound absolutely mad, but I did.”
“No, it doesn’t sound mad,” he countered. “It’s how I felt when you were staring at me from the window. I felt you with me,” he said. “Somehow, as if you were protecting me, shielding me from my pain, as I went out onto the moor to try to bring my thoughts back together.”
Then there’s also Gabriel’s ward, a smartass kid who dishes out life wisdom like a Buddhist monk (this is because he spends so much time on the moor, watching and learning from nature and animals). In no time he cures the MCs of their mental issues with his philosophical musings.
“Like I said,” Alec stated with pride, “I live with the wild things, and the wild things have no choice but to be bold. It is only living indoors that makes us afraid. It is only conforming to society. That’s what makes us afraid. We’re so terrified of losing things, but who cares if we lose those things? There’s still the streams and the fields and the sky, and the wind and the stars, and the moon and the sun. You can never lose those things, Gabriel, and you can’t lose her love either. Not if you tell the truth.”
The dialogue drove me crazy as well. It was much too often silly and stupid, like this:
“I do not wish you to think ill of me. Do you—”
“Why would you believe I think ill of you?” he whispered.
She arched a brow. “You’ve been avoiding me.”
“Have I?” he queried.
She turned slowly away from the small hidden room, angling herself back into the crook of his arm. “You have, and you know it. I thought we got along quite well when we first met.”
“We did,” he said softly. “Perhaps too well.”
“Too well?” she queried.
“Too well,” he affirmed.
“I like to splash myself with cold water,” he informed with a bemused smile. “It gets my brain going when it’s tired.”
“Do you?” she said, clearing her throat.
“Indeed.”
The worst part is, Eva Devon disappointed me with this book, but still managed to make me curious about the second book in the series! She sets up the story of Gabriel’s brother, the Duke of Wrathborne, pretty well. He is obviously to blame for some terrible incident (that’s why Gabriel despises him and talks ominously about betrayal all the time), and I’d really like to know what happened. (It’s probably just a misunderstanding, so I’m pretty sure I’m going to read the book I suspect I’d better not read for nothing).
It starts with the two MCs being instantly overwhelmed by lust when widow Heather arrives at Gabriel’s house as his new housekeeper. I don’t have a problem with instalust in general, but it has to fit. I tend to be skeptical of instalust in HRs, and here it didn’t fit with the deeply wounded MCs at all. Nor did the way they handled it. The author tries to explain it with some kind of spiritual bond, but this isn’t convincing either.
“I felt your spirit.” She winced. “That must sound absolutely mad, but I did.”
“No, it doesn’t sound mad,” he countered. “It’s how I felt when you were staring at me from the window. I felt you with me,” he said. “Somehow, as if you were protecting me, shielding me from my pain, as I went out onto the moor to try to bring my thoughts back together.”
Then there’s also Gabriel’s ward, a smartass kid who dishes out life wisdom like a Buddhist monk (this is because he spends so much time on the moor, watching and learning from nature and animals). In no time he cures the MCs of their mental issues with his philosophical musings.
“Like I said,” Alec stated with pride, “I live with the wild things, and the wild things have no choice but to be bold. It is only living indoors that makes us afraid. It is only conforming to society. That’s what makes us afraid. We’re so terrified of losing things, but who cares if we lose those things? There’s still the streams and the fields and the sky, and the wind and the stars, and the moon and the sun. You can never lose those things, Gabriel, and you can’t lose her love either. Not if you tell the truth.”
The dialogue drove me crazy as well. It was much too often silly and stupid, like this:
“I do not wish you to think ill of me. Do you—”
“Why would you believe I think ill of you?” he whispered.
She arched a brow. “You’ve been avoiding me.”
“Have I?” he queried.
She turned slowly away from the small hidden room, angling herself back into the crook of his arm. “You have, and you know it. I thought we got along quite well when we first met.”
“We did,” he said softly. “Perhaps too well.”
“Too well?” she queried.
“Too well,” he affirmed.
“I like to splash myself with cold water,” he informed with a bemused smile. “It gets my brain going when it’s tired.”
“Do you?” she said, clearing her throat.
“Indeed.”
The worst part is, Eva Devon disappointed me with this book, but still managed to make me curious about the second book in the series! She sets up the story of Gabriel’s brother, the Duke of Wrathborne, pretty well. He is obviously to blame for some terrible incident (that’s why Gabriel despises him and talks ominously about betrayal all the time), and I’d really like to know what happened. (It’s probably just a misunderstanding, so I’m pretty sure I’m going to read the book I suspect I’d better not read for nothing).
December 28, 2023
This is my 65th book by Eva Devon. I read one of her books in 2016 then didn't pick her up again until 2018 and I have been reading her ever since. She is one I consider a favorite author.
I enjoyed Gabriel and Heather's story. It was very heavy. It had a few light moments but definitely was not a light story. Every one was very soulful and deep. Very interesting read.
I enjoyed Gabriel and Heather's story. It was very heavy. It had a few light moments but definitely was not a light story. Every one was very soulful and deep. Very interesting read.
May 16, 2024
In my opinion Gabriel wasn't a beast. I thought he was just a bit lonely and he was hurting. Heather comes along, another lonely person. She lost her husband and her baby son - oh my, me too. Tears flow. This was a lovely story. 5☆
May 17, 2024
This was just ok.
January 2, 2024
This one was hard to rate. It reminds me of real life in the sense of “little things matter but nothing huge is happening”. The conflict wasn’t a villain. It was overcoming grief and growing as a person. I’m a sucker for a wounded hero but none of his work and passion got resolved or was even really expanded. It was heartfelt, heavy and gave me Xmas feels but wasn’t exactly what I was looking for.
January 10, 2024
LIVE FOR THE FUTURE
The second son of a duke spends his days fighting to change the conditions in mining. He constantly works through his own physical pain by closing his heart. All that changes when a friend hires a housekeeper. She carries her own pain. There is something inevitable drawing them together. Can they leave behind their pain and live for the future? Very emotional from the very beginning to the end. Devon has a gift writing a powerful love story. Descriptive sex.
The second son of a duke spends his days fighting to change the conditions in mining. He constantly works through his own physical pain by closing his heart. All that changes when a friend hires a housekeeper. She carries her own pain. There is something inevitable drawing them together. Can they leave behind their pain and live for the future? Very emotional from the very beginning to the end. Devon has a gift writing a powerful love story. Descriptive sex.
January 28, 2024
I'm really not sure this was written by Eva. It's not like her style at all, and it feels stilted and oddly edited. It's like AI wrote it or AI edited it down from a human novel? It feels robotic and the characters are very inhuman.
January 10, 2024
Eva Devon rarely has a miss. She’s my Steady Eddie. I know I can always count on her to give me a great book. This story was really exceptional. I cried a lot. It was so very good.
December 26, 2023
Not my usual read however I liked this book. Sweet read - touches on grief, taking chances and doing what’s right. I liked it and even shed a few tears. Both MCs are likeable.
January 8, 2024
A beautiful story
This was a story of two people who experienced great loss who found good in each other.a very touching story. It made me cry a few times but made me happy with the ending
This was a story of two people who experienced great loss who found good in each other.a very touching story. It made me cry a few times but made me happy with the ending
May 13, 2024
I loved this book and the hope that springs eternal, once Gabriel saw the way clearly.
May 11, 2024
Depthless instalove
May 30, 2024
2.5 stars. It was okay. Mostly superficial, maybe because it’s super short. It’s really hard to build and weave an intricate story in only a hundred-ish pages.
It’s dual point of view which can also be tricky to do and not be repetitive which was the case with this book. Something happens in the girls pov, then she monologues her thoughts and feelings on what just happened. Then it’s the guys point of view and he monologues his thoughts and feelings on what just happened and, in this book, his thoughts and feelings are usually about the same as hers. So it’s just unimaginative and repetitive. I know how both of them feel about everything at all times. So there’s no mystery or wondering at all.
Nothing much happens. I had to skim a lot of the book because so much was just the inner monolguing of the characters feelings and wishes and hopes and dreams and regrets and sadness. And that could have been told in like half the amount of pages than it took. So this being only a bit over 100 pages with a lot of the book being of just him talking about how badly he wanted mine reform, and her monologuing about her sadness over her husband and son, we aren’t left with much happening.
Major insta lust/love. He wanted her immediately. She wanted him immediately. The characters didn’t have to try or earn their love for eachother. We didn’t have to wonder about the romance at all. He was perfect, she was perfect, that’s it. You know it’s sort of lazy writing when the author just has her characters say, “I just don’t know why I have these strong feelings toward this person. There is just like some type of magnet pulling us toward eachother”. Like, really? That’s it? Authors can write anything they can possibly think of and build a relationship in a million different ways and you go for the “for some reason” trope? Why? What’s the point?
Also the twelve year old boy was written like he was 50. Everything out of his mouth was making me laugh at how absurd it was that a twelve year old boy was saying what he was saying. I’m fine with him being “wiser” than some because of what he’s had to go through but come on you still have to make him a believable character. There was no attempt whatsoever to make him seem like a 12 year old boy even a little bit.
I did like heather and I liked Gabriel well enough. He was the exact opposite of a beast so I’m not sure why the author wanted to say this. I guess he did seclude himself from most people but that’s the only thing there was. He only secluded himself from her for like a week but that’s it and he’s super friendly to her at first so yeah wasn’t seeing much connection with him being a beast.
It’s dual point of view which can also be tricky to do and not be repetitive which was the case with this book. Something happens in the girls pov, then she monologues her thoughts and feelings on what just happened. Then it’s the guys point of view and he monologues his thoughts and feelings on what just happened and, in this book, his thoughts and feelings are usually about the same as hers. So it’s just unimaginative and repetitive. I know how both of them feel about everything at all times. So there’s no mystery or wondering at all.
Nothing much happens. I had to skim a lot of the book because so much was just the inner monolguing of the characters feelings and wishes and hopes and dreams and regrets and sadness. And that could have been told in like half the amount of pages than it took. So this being only a bit over 100 pages with a lot of the book being of just him talking about how badly he wanted mine reform, and her monologuing about her sadness over her husband and son, we aren’t left with much happening.
Major insta lust/love. He wanted her immediately. She wanted him immediately. The characters didn’t have to try or earn their love for eachother. We didn’t have to wonder about the romance at all. He was perfect, she was perfect, that’s it. You know it’s sort of lazy writing when the author just has her characters say, “I just don’t know why I have these strong feelings toward this person. There is just like some type of magnet pulling us toward eachother”. Like, really? That’s it? Authors can write anything they can possibly think of and build a relationship in a million different ways and you go for the “for some reason” trope? Why? What’s the point?
Also the twelve year old boy was written like he was 50. Everything out of his mouth was making me laugh at how absurd it was that a twelve year old boy was saying what he was saying. I’m fine with him being “wiser” than some because of what he’s had to go through but come on you still have to make him a believable character. There was no attempt whatsoever to make him seem like a 12 year old boy even a little bit.
I did like heather and I liked Gabriel well enough. He was the exact opposite of a beast so I’m not sure why the author wanted to say this. I guess he did seclude himself from most people but that’s the only thing there was. He only secluded himself from her for like a week but that’s it and he’s super friendly to her at first so yeah wasn’t seeing much connection with him being a beast.
January 5, 2024
4.5 Stars!!!
Another triumph!
As always, Ms. Devon brings such depth to her characters. I felt Gabriel's pain as Tom died. I understood and felt Heather's pain at losing her husband and son at my core.
They come together through the help of Gabriel's mother’s dear friend, the Countess of Mayhew, who hired Heather as housekeeper for Gabriel. They both came with pain and sorrow weighing them down. They each carried guilt for being alive. They both needed some one or something to pull them out of theor darknesses and into the light.
Heather embraces the chance of light with gusto and bravery as she turns Gabriel's household into something he remembers from his childhood when his grandparents owned his house. Gabriel takes a bit more convincing and nudging. They each want to do good in the memory of those they lost. Gabriel wants to be a beacon for change, but refuses to see he could do more by being brave. It takes Alec, Gabriel's young ward to finally tell him to be brave and move forward.
I hope The Duke gets his own HEA! His sounds like there is a good story there and such a large chance for change and possible redemption in him. I hope the brothers can find their way back to each other. It sucks, pardon my swear, being at odds with a sibling. I can relate to the feelings of betrayal to!!! Ms. Devon does such a great job of pulling emotions out of her readers... She does it kind of subtly, while we aren't even paying attention and then.... Bam!
Disclaimer: I received an advance copy of this book. All opinions and comments are my own.
Another triumph!
As always, Ms. Devon brings such depth to her characters. I felt Gabriel's pain as Tom died. I understood and felt Heather's pain at losing her husband and son at my core.
They come together through the help of Gabriel's mother’s dear friend, the Countess of Mayhew, who hired Heather as housekeeper for Gabriel. They both came with pain and sorrow weighing them down. They each carried guilt for being alive. They both needed some one or something to pull them out of theor darknesses and into the light.
Heather embraces the chance of light with gusto and bravery as she turns Gabriel's household into something he remembers from his childhood when his grandparents owned his house. Gabriel takes a bit more convincing and nudging. They each want to do good in the memory of those they lost. Gabriel wants to be a beacon for change, but refuses to see he could do more by being brave. It takes Alec, Gabriel's young ward to finally tell him to be brave and move forward.
I hope The Duke gets his own HEA! His sounds like there is a good story there and such a large chance for change and possible redemption in him. I hope the brothers can find their way back to each other. It sucks, pardon my swear, being at odds with a sibling. I can relate to the feelings of betrayal to!!! Ms. Devon does such a great job of pulling emotions out of her readers... She does it kind of subtly, while we aren't even paying attention and then.... Bam!
Disclaimer: I received an advance copy of this book. All opinions and comments are my own.
May 19, 2024
The healing of two damaged hearts.
Though not quite a second change romance, The Beast of Cornwall does have much in common with that genre. Heather and Gabriel are both damaged souls who don't trust what life might yet have in store. Only when they can no longer deny the cosmic pull they feel for each other do they allow their bruised hearts to connect and heal. This quick read is all about living a complete life after a great loss.
The author, Eva Devon did a fine job of giving each character his or her individual voice. It was easy for me to visualize them as they struggled and as they reach the their moment of clarity. I not only liked both of the lead characters, I especially liked Gabriel's young ward, Alex. He is an old soul with a ton of wisdom beyond his years.
Overall, this is a character driven story, but the sub-story deals with the inhumane treatment of mine workers (including children) and Gabriel's crusade to change the culture and the laws. By the last word of the last page of the epilogue, I had a hopeful feeling that all would be well for this brave couple.
So, why only 4 stars. I personally am not a fan of too much internal dialogue. I feel it slows the scenes and in most cases becomes redundant. Still this was a very fine historical romance that I can definitely recommend.
Content 411: In addition to mild secular and religious swearing, this book also contains one descriptive bedroom scene, some passionate kissing, a violent accident and one “suicidal thoughts” scene.
Though not quite a second change romance, The Beast of Cornwall does have much in common with that genre. Heather and Gabriel are both damaged souls who don't trust what life might yet have in store. Only when they can no longer deny the cosmic pull they feel for each other do they allow their bruised hearts to connect and heal. This quick read is all about living a complete life after a great loss.
The author, Eva Devon did a fine job of giving each character his or her individual voice. It was easy for me to visualize them as they struggled and as they reach the their moment of clarity. I not only liked both of the lead characters, I especially liked Gabriel's young ward, Alex. He is an old soul with a ton of wisdom beyond his years.
Overall, this is a character driven story, but the sub-story deals with the inhumane treatment of mine workers (including children) and Gabriel's crusade to change the culture and the laws. By the last word of the last page of the epilogue, I had a hopeful feeling that all would be well for this brave couple.
So, why only 4 stars. I personally am not a fan of too much internal dialogue. I feel it slows the scenes and in most cases becomes redundant. Still this was a very fine historical romance that I can definitely recommend.
Content 411: In addition to mild secular and religious swearing, this book also contains one descriptive bedroom scene, some passionate kissing, a violent accident and one “suicidal thoughts” scene.
June 17, 2024
I picked this up as the hero uses a cane for a leg injury. Half English and Scottish, Heather is trying to move on from the grief of losing her husband and son, she takes up a position as house keeper for Gabriel. He is a recluse after a mine collapse killed his guide and injured his leg badly. Angry at his brother and father for refusing to make changes to the mines to help the workers function better and work safely, he advocates when he can and writes to enact change. I liked how he acknowledges how privilege he is and those of his class are.
He needs to use a cane since then to move around and deals with pain in his leg. His mother's friend hires Heather to help with managing his house and he initially tries to distance himself from her as he does not want to open himself to emotion. But she slowly wins him over as she takes care of his ward, Alec and makes his home more joyful. The writing did not flow for me at times but this was a sweet romance for two characters with so much trauma. I liked how Alec was so wise beyond his years and helps both of them heal. Loving the found family aspect as well.
Tropes: Different social class, grump hero-somewhat sunshine heroine, close proximity, guardian and widow
He needs to use a cane since then to move around and deals with pain in his leg. His mother's friend hires Heather to help with managing his house and he initially tries to distance himself from her as he does not want to open himself to emotion. But she slowly wins him over as she takes care of his ward, Alec and makes his home more joyful. The writing did not flow for me at times but this was a sweet romance for two characters with so much trauma. I liked how Alec was so wise beyond his years and helps both of them heal. Loving the found family aspect as well.
Tropes: Different social class, grump hero-somewhat sunshine heroine, close proximity, guardian and widow
January 16, 2024
4.3 stars
Heather was in Wales barely existing after the loss of her husband and son!
She answered an advertisement by the Countess of Mathew for a housekeeper!
This was a leap of faith into the unknown! Heather had never traveled outside her home this far before!
Lord Gabriel Mowbry has been in constant pain since the accident in the mine that mangled his leg!
Heather breathes life into the home and into Gabriel and his ward Alec!
Alec was left an orphan after the life of his brother was taken! This same accident left Gabriel maimed!
Heather helped him forgive himself and I’m sure eventually make peace with his brother!
There is a great divide between a second son/brother of a Duke and his housekeeper!
Can that divide be crossed and is Heather brave enough to choose life? Bravo
Heather was in Wales barely existing after the loss of her husband and son!
She answered an advertisement by the Countess of Mathew for a housekeeper!
This was a leap of faith into the unknown! Heather had never traveled outside her home this far before!
Lord Gabriel Mowbry has been in constant pain since the accident in the mine that mangled his leg!
Heather breathes life into the home and into Gabriel and his ward Alec!
Alec was left an orphan after the life of his brother was taken! This same accident left Gabriel maimed!
Heather helped him forgive himself and I’m sure eventually make peace with his brother!
There is a great divide between a second son/brother of a Duke and his housekeeper!
Can that divide be crossed and is Heather brave enough to choose life? Bravo
January 25, 2024
COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER
This story could have definitely been developed better. There was too much time spent in the first two chapters with unnecessary descriptions of both of their states of depression. There instant love connection wasn’t really supported enough for me to believe it. There should have been more concentration on that instead of drawn out details of their closed off feelings. The biggest connection was between them and Alec. He seemed to be the one that brought all the wisdom and insight to the story. Also, the lack of information provided about the brother’s true heart left a lot dangling and unfinished. I just feel like there were a lot of missed opportunities to make this much better. Even the epilogue didn’t provide a lot of closure, which is why I only gave it 3 stars.
This story could have definitely been developed better. There was too much time spent in the first two chapters with unnecessary descriptions of both of their states of depression. There instant love connection wasn’t really supported enough for me to believe it. There should have been more concentration on that instead of drawn out details of their closed off feelings. The biggest connection was between them and Alec. He seemed to be the one that brought all the wisdom and insight to the story. Also, the lack of information provided about the brother’s true heart left a lot dangling and unfinished. I just feel like there were a lot of missed opportunities to make this much better. Even the epilogue didn’t provide a lot of closure, which is why I only gave it 3 stars.
August 23, 2024
The heroine is a young, pretty widow whose young son died of a fever, leaving her grieving and looking for purpose. She answers an advertisement for a housekeeper position where she meets the hero, who is the brother of a duke.
The hero is a social reformer. He's passionate about improving safety in the coal and tin mines that his family owns. His leg was crippled after a mine collapse a few years ago, which left him with a painful limp. He rarely leaves his estate and is quite lonely.
The MCs feel a kinship immediately and after a time, decide to begin a discreet friends-with-benefits arrangement.
At its heart, this story is quite sweet. Some dialogue between the heroine and the hero's 12-year-old ward felt awkward, but otherwise, it was a reasonably smooth read.
This book contains descriptive love scenes.
The hero is a social reformer. He's passionate about improving safety in the coal and tin mines that his family owns. His leg was crippled after a mine collapse a few years ago, which left him with a painful limp. He rarely leaves his estate and is quite lonely.
The MCs feel a kinship immediately and after a time, decide to begin a discreet friends-with-benefits arrangement.
At its heart, this story is quite sweet. Some dialogue between the heroine and the hero's 12-year-old ward felt awkward, but otherwise, it was a reasonably smooth read.
This book contains descriptive love scenes.
October 31, 2025
Gabriel, Lord Morroby, was different from many aristocrats of his time. He was interested in WHERE the funds came for his father's dukedom and how people were treated.
While checking things out, his life was forever changed --- from an accident in a mineshaft collapse.
Now he works to better the lives of the works, much to the aristocracy's consternation, as well as his brother the current Duke.
Heather lost her husband, then her son, and has decided living a lone existance in Wales is not good for her or her health. She sees an advertisement for a housekeeper in Cornwall and decides that a change would be good for her.
Two wounded souls come together and teach each other life is worth living.
While checking things out, his life was forever changed --- from an accident in a mineshaft collapse.
Now he works to better the lives of the works, much to the aristocracy's consternation, as well as his brother the current Duke.
Heather lost her husband, then her son, and has decided living a lone existance in Wales is not good for her or her health. She sees an advertisement for a housekeeper in Cornwall and decides that a change would be good for her.
Two wounded souls come together and teach each other life is worth living.
February 15, 2024
Loved the overall feel of this book, although not all the moralising, it's not what I read these books for.
I loved Alec, old and wise beyond his years.
Gabriel, son of a duke has been horribly injured in a mining accident, being where he shouldn't have been. So has hidden himself away in his home writing about how things should change in the world around him, but not leaving his safe place.
Heather is employed by Gabriel's mother's best friend as a housekeeper for Gabriel. She took the role to escape from her own misery at the loss of her family. Can they help heal each other?
Not much sign of any beast though.
I loved Alec, old and wise beyond his years.
Gabriel, son of a duke has been horribly injured in a mining accident, being where he shouldn't have been. So has hidden himself away in his home writing about how things should change in the world around him, but not leaving his safe place.
Heather is employed by Gabriel's mother's best friend as a housekeeper for Gabriel. She took the role to escape from her own misery at the loss of her family. Can they help heal each other?
Not much sign of any beast though.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 24, 2023
A heartwarming story with wonderful characters.
Gabriel. a lord was severely injured in a mining accident. Heather had lost her son and husband to an illness.
One of Gabriels mothers' friends has decided that he needs a housekeeper. Heather applies for the job and is accepted.
This is a beautiful story of two people who had lost finding hope and love again.
There were interesting side characters throughout the story.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Gabriel. a lord was severely injured in a mining accident. Heather had lost her son and husband to an illness.
One of Gabriels mothers' friends has decided that he needs a housekeeper. Heather applies for the job and is accepted.
This is a beautiful story of two people who had lost finding hope and love again.
There were interesting side characters throughout the story.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
January 7, 2025
This book was absolutely amazing, and it’s no surprise given Devon’s reputation as an incredible author. The chemistry between the characters was palpable and beautifully portrayed, making every interaction captivating.
The story took me on an emotional journey—I laughed, cried, and felt pure joy by the end. Despite being a novella, it felt complete and deeply satisfying, with no sense of being rushed or lacking detail.
I absolutely loved this book and am diving straight into the next one. If you're a fan of historical romance with heart and depth, The Beast of Cronwall is a must-read!
The story took me on an emotional journey—I laughed, cried, and felt pure joy by the end. Despite being a novella, it felt complete and deeply satisfying, with no sense of being rushed or lacking detail.
I absolutely loved this book and am diving straight into the next one. If you're a fan of historical romance with heart and depth, The Beast of Cronwall is a must-read!
December 29, 2023
Gabriel and Heather
Wonderful book and characters. Two souls who have endured hardship and coming together to create a new life. The book keeps you turning the pages to the end. it contains hardship,love,and understanding to take life day by day and and make a statement to do better and help others through change and love. They get their HEA and so much more. Highly recommend this author and series. Happy reading!😊
Wonderful book and characters. Two souls who have endured hardship and coming together to create a new life. The book keeps you turning the pages to the end. it contains hardship,love,and understanding to take life day by day and and make a statement to do better and help others through change and love. They get their HEA and so much more. Highly recommend this author and series. Happy reading!😊
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January 21, 2024A story of second chances and found love.
The story of Heather and Gabriel seemed to be unlikely but it came together beautifully. I really like this author and even though it was not a long book, she took the time to give background into each of their lives. I liked how she made TBE book about healing as much about love. There were a few individuals that played in their healing. The book could have been a bit longer, but would recommend, Enjoy!
The story of Heather and Gabriel seemed to be unlikely but it came together beautifully. I really like this author and even though it was not a long book, she took the time to give background into each of their lives. I liked how she made TBE book about healing as much about love. There were a few individuals that played in their healing. The book could have been a bit longer, but would recommend, Enjoy!
January 23, 2024
Insta Love💕 and Lust
ADULT Historical Regency Romance
Second Chance Love
Was not enamored with this story because of the instantaneous lust by both the male and female characters. There is Lots of daydreaming about ADULT scenes by both characters before the actual thing happens.
The book also seems a bit short on story and long on the ADULT scenes.
The story leaves some loose ends that were never resolved.
I got this e-Book from Amazon📚 with Kindle Unlimited.
ADULT Historical Regency Romance
Second Chance Love
Was not enamored with this story because of the instantaneous lust by both the male and female characters. There is Lots of daydreaming about ADULT scenes by both characters before the actual thing happens.
The book also seems a bit short on story and long on the ADULT scenes.
The story leaves some loose ends that were never resolved.
I got this e-Book from Amazon📚 with Kindle Unlimited.
April 17, 2024
4.5 stars
The beast of Cornwall checked all the boxes for me. I love the Marquess, who is committed to being different than other members of his class. I love the Housekeeper keeper turned Marchioness, who, even though she’s suffered loss finds a way to love and not just love, but also help others loved in return. I especially love the little boy. I hope he gets his own story someday.
The beast of Cornwall checked all the boxes for me. I love the Marquess, who is committed to being different than other members of his class. I love the Housekeeper keeper turned Marchioness, who, even though she’s suffered loss finds a way to love and not just love, but also help others loved in return. I especially love the little boy. I hope he gets his own story someday.
June 1, 2024
3.5 stars
It's a sweet story about two lonely people who are broken in different ways. Heather realizes she needs a change, and goes to work for Gabriel Morrowby as his housekeep. The couple have an instant chemistry, although Gabriel runs from her in beginning. The story is low drama with the push each needs coming from the minor characters when they need it. At the very end, you see a little different side of Gabriel's brother which leads to book 2.
It's a sweet story about two lonely people who are broken in different ways. Heather realizes she needs a change, and goes to work for Gabriel Morrowby as his housekeep. The couple have an instant chemistry, although Gabriel runs from her in beginning. The story is low drama with the push each needs coming from the minor characters when they need it. At the very end, you see a little different side of Gabriel's brother which leads to book 2.
December 23, 2023
A lovingly written story with depth and characters that are meaningful and full of heart. Both Gabriel and Heather have suffered pain and grief in their lives. I enjoyed their journey of finding hope and love again. I found this story relatable, a heart-felt romance that shows you the courage to move forward in many aspects in life.
January 22, 2024
it had its moments
This was my first read by this author. Although, I liked the story, it was difficult for me to connect with the characters. IMHO the book left a lot of loose ends and un answered questions. Not sure if I will read another of her books, as I have a very large TBR list.
This was my first read by this author. Although, I liked the story, it was difficult for me to connect with the characters. IMHO the book left a lot of loose ends and un answered questions. Not sure if I will read another of her books, as I have a very large TBR list.
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