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Her Convenient Husband's Return
Her convenient husband is back!
And everything has changed...
After Beth married her childhood friend to escape from debt, he swiftly returned to his life in London. But now Ren's back as lord of the estate, and Beth's heart pounds whenever he is near! She's wary of expectations to produce an heir, for fear of passing on her blindness. But Ren's hidden sensitivity is a surprise--could their arrangement become something much more passionate?
And everything has changed...
After Beth married her childhood friend to escape from debt, he swiftly returned to his life in London. But now Ren's back as lord of the estate, and Beth's heart pounds whenever he is near! She's wary of expectations to produce an heir, for fear of passing on her blindness. But Ren's hidden sensitivity is a surprise--could their arrangement become something much more passionate?
288 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published July 17, 2018
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Eleanor Webster
28 books42 followersEleanor Webster has a passion for many things, the most ardent likely being shoes.
But she’s also passionate about a story well told. With the help of some debutantes and viscounts and a twist of the unknown, Eleanor’s stories weave a tale of enchantment, hope, and most importantly, love.
When not writing, you’ll find Eleanor dreaming of being a world traveler, reading, running, reading, hiking in the wilds of British Columbia, where she makes her home with her husband and two daughters, and – did we mention reading?
But she’s also passionate about a story well told. With the help of some debutantes and viscounts and a twist of the unknown, Eleanor’s stories weave a tale of enchantment, hope, and most importantly, love.
When not writing, you’ll find Eleanor dreaming of being a world traveler, reading, running, reading, hiking in the wilds of British Columbia, where she makes her home with her husband and two daughters, and – did we mention reading?
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September 10, 2018
Title: Her Convenient Husband's Return
Author Eleanor Webster
Publisher: Harlequin Historical
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:
"Her Convenient Husband's Return" by Eleanor Webster
My Thoughts....
This was a good regency historical romance that involved two wonderful people...Beth and Rendell. I enjoyed reading about this story as we find Beth has agreed to marry Ren [her best friend] due to a way to get out of a debt after the death of her father. However, this wasn't a marriage of love as one would think as this husband soon returns to his old way of life back in London which was away from his wife. Beth is left behind where she is left on the Graham country estate on to help with both families. Oh, I forgot to mention Beth is blind.
There will be a lots of twist and turns for Ren as he will have to return to the Graham estate where their lives will become even more entangled with each other. Will they be able to work out a lots of issues that will come upon them as they are drawn together? What all will come out for Ren that will help pull these two together? What issues would be presented that will keep Ren and Beth apart? Be ready for a story that will have some drama that will keep your attention as you are turning the pages to see what was coming next for these two and also with some interesting secondary characters [especially Ren's strange mother]. I will say this was quite a intriguing read of just how one who had a handicap was able to endure all the circumstances that was presented to her and when these two came together will these things finally be worked out?
Here is a little taste of how that went: as Ren is speaking to Beth....
"I need you to listen. I won't agree to an annulment because I love you and I love being married to you. I love everything about you. I love your spirit. I love your independence, I love your moments of anxiety and the strength it takes you to overcome those moments. I love that you think about things differently."
Well, this is where I say you will have to pick up "Her Convenient Husband's Return" to see how well this author gives the reader one beautiful romantic historical read.
Author Eleanor Webster
Publisher: Harlequin Historical
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:
"Her Convenient Husband's Return" by Eleanor Webster
My Thoughts....
This was a good regency historical romance that involved two wonderful people...Beth and Rendell. I enjoyed reading about this story as we find Beth has agreed to marry Ren [her best friend] due to a way to get out of a debt after the death of her father. However, this wasn't a marriage of love as one would think as this husband soon returns to his old way of life back in London which was away from his wife. Beth is left behind where she is left on the Graham country estate on to help with both families. Oh, I forgot to mention Beth is blind.
There will be a lots of twist and turns for Ren as he will have to return to the Graham estate where their lives will become even more entangled with each other. Will they be able to work out a lots of issues that will come upon them as they are drawn together? What all will come out for Ren that will help pull these two together? What issues would be presented that will keep Ren and Beth apart? Be ready for a story that will have some drama that will keep your attention as you are turning the pages to see what was coming next for these two and also with some interesting secondary characters [especially Ren's strange mother]. I will say this was quite a intriguing read of just how one who had a handicap was able to endure all the circumstances that was presented to her and when these two came together will these things finally be worked out?
Here is a little taste of how that went: as Ren is speaking to Beth....
"I need you to listen. I won't agree to an annulment because I love you and I love being married to you. I love everything about you. I love your spirit. I love your independence, I love your moments of anxiety and the strength it takes you to overcome those moments. I love that you think about things differently."
Well, this is where I say you will have to pick up "Her Convenient Husband's Return" to see how well this author gives the reader one beautiful romantic historical read.
August 4, 2018
Beth had no choice but to accept the offer of marriage from her childhood friend, Ren. She had to do something to get out of debt and her options were limited and some unpalatable. She reluctantly agrees to marry Ren. After marrying Beth, Ren turned around and went back to London, continuing his life as it was before. Beth is not sure if she is happy about that or not. She does not want to have any children as she is afraid she will pass on her blindness. But nothing stays the same.
Ren and Beth were beautiful together. That just needed a bit of a push. Ren returned to his life in London after the marriage while Beth stayed behind and helped manage both her family's and his family's estates. Life is often uncertain as Beth and Ren learn. Circumstances change and the two now have more on their plates to work out. Ren will have to work hard if they are to have a future together, and that includes convincing Beth.
Her Convenient Husband's Return is a marvelous look at life when one has a handicap. In most instances, life was very tough during that time for someone like Beth but she was lucky in both circumstance and determination. Ren was an amazing hero. He, too, had his own issues which prevented him from claiming Beth. With each other's help, they made it through and that is the key. It was amazing to watch them work everything out and you are left with a big smile when the last page is read. Wonderfully romantic with misunderstandings galore, Her Convenient Husband's Return will, indeed, capture you and your imagination.
Ren and Beth were beautiful together. That just needed a bit of a push. Ren returned to his life in London after the marriage while Beth stayed behind and helped manage both her family's and his family's estates. Life is often uncertain as Beth and Ren learn. Circumstances change and the two now have more on their plates to work out. Ren will have to work hard if they are to have a future together, and that includes convincing Beth.
Her Convenient Husband's Return is a marvelous look at life when one has a handicap. In most instances, life was very tough during that time for someone like Beth but she was lucky in both circumstance and determination. Ren was an amazing hero. He, too, had his own issues which prevented him from claiming Beth. With each other's help, they made it through and that is the key. It was amazing to watch them work everything out and you are left with a big smile when the last page is read. Wonderfully romantic with misunderstandings galore, Her Convenient Husband's Return will, indeed, capture you and your imagination.
October 4, 2018
This book combines two of my all-time favorite tropes: childhood friends-to-lovers and marriage of convenience ~ and boy does it do both of these well!
Beth and Ren have been friends since they were children. They had a close knit group that included Ren's older brother, Edmund, and Beth's eccentric younger brother, Jamie. Beth has been blind since birth, but she has never let her disability slow her down. Her friends help her maneuver around the world, describing to her what she cannot visually see. Instead, she sees with her other senses - touch, scent, hearing. Ren is a blossoming artist, and he takes her along when he paints, and describes the scenery as he works.
The book opens with a scene at the Duke's estate, to which Beth and Ren have been invited to see his collections. The Duke manages to separate Beth from her friend and makes some rather nasty overtures to her. She's only 11 at the time, and it freaks her out. When she tells Ren about it, he agrees that they'll never return because the Duke is so creepy.
Ten years later, Beth's parents have both died, and she and her younger brother Jamie are left by themselves. The Duke sweeps in and asks Beth to marry him, but he's still creepy and weird and she wants to do anything but that. Ren shows up out of the blue and asks her to marry him. They haven't seen each other since Ren was sent away to school, but he ran into Jamie in London and learned that the Duke was closing in on her, and basically arrives to rescue her, knowing that she doesn't like and more or less fears the Duke. Beth can't believe he's proposing, even a convenient marriage, but he eventually convinces her that its for the best, so she agrees. However, he leaves immediately after the ceremony and returns to London to resume his life, leaving Beth incredulous and saddened.
The two go on their separate ways for the next 18 months, until Ren's older brother Edmund dies in the war, leaving Ren as the heir presumptive. Ren arrives at his estate, but informs Beth that he plans to give it to the Duke, because . Beth finally learns why Ren abandoned her after their wedding ceremony, and begs him to see reason. Giving his estate to the Duke will mean the tenants will starve (just as the Duke's are), and will put the Duke in close proximity to her, whom he sees as easy prey due to her blindness. The two argue and end up sharing their first kiss, which awakens emotions in both of them.
Ren returns to London and Beth follows him, determined to persuade him not to do this terrible thing, which will lead to so much suffering. Ren is struggling with his feelings of guilt, disillusionment, and depression, but can't find solace in his usual haunts of drinking, gambling, and women. He's also reeling from his encounter with Beth, so when she shows up, he offers little argument.
The two charm each other and have a brief honeymoon period, and their relationship grows and deepens. She convinces him to give his estate to the tenants who live on it, which is a revolutionary idea that everyone else in his family hates and works to persuade him not to do. Ren is eventually caught between his family and society, and his love for Beth and her love for their village.
This is a character-driven story, and it is 100% show. The author describes Beth's world of darkness with sumptuous detail, and how she navigates the world using her other senses. She isn't perfect - she struggles in unfamiliar territory, like Ren's London home - but she doesn't let her blindness hinder her, either. She is fiercely independent and loyal to both her husband and her brother, who is probably on the autism spectrum somewhere.
She is both strong and vulnerable. Though she cares for him and is grateful to him for saving her from the Duke, she never expected to have a real marriage with Ren, and their first kiss knocks her off guard. She's moving into uncharted territory and is both fearful and excited. As her feelings for Ren deepen, she is caught in her mother's dilemma - not wanting to be a burden on her husband. She also fears passing her blindness on to any children she might have, because blindness runs in her family. Yet the more she's around Ren, the more she yearns to have what she shouldn't want.
Ren, for his part, is consumed by his guilt and disillusionment over what his life has become. He mourns his older brother, and is loath to take his place as Lord Graham. The Duke is a distant cousin, and giving him the estate seems like the ideal solution, until Beth reminds him of how creepy and horrible the guy is.
Ren's mother is a schemer, though, and is very concerned about what society thinks of her and her offspring. She believes that Ren deserves a "whole" woman as a wife and works to drive a wedge between them.
The Duke has his own selfish reasons for wanting the estate and nearness to Beth.
This was a 5-star read for me right up until the end, where there's some contrived scenes (including an omniscient Nanny who seems to know everything from her tiny cottage between the estates) and an unnecessary Big Misunderstanding that knock the rating down a bit for me. But otherwise, this is a beautiful, lush story of people who find themselves falling in love almost in spite of it all. As long as they are conversing with each other, it's all good: a lovely, gentle story of two wonderful people finding contentment with each other.
This one is definitely a keeper. The author has that ability to gut-punch with her descriptions of emotion, both good and bad. I was rooting for Ren and Beth to find a way to stay together and move forward with their plans, despite the odds against them. This is a book to read slowly and savor, and I definitely recommend it!
Beth and Ren have been friends since they were children. They had a close knit group that included Ren's older brother, Edmund, and Beth's eccentric younger brother, Jamie. Beth has been blind since birth, but she has never let her disability slow her down. Her friends help her maneuver around the world, describing to her what she cannot visually see. Instead, she sees with her other senses - touch, scent, hearing. Ren is a blossoming artist, and he takes her along when he paints, and describes the scenery as he works.
The book opens with a scene at the Duke's estate, to which Beth and Ren have been invited to see his collections. The Duke manages to separate Beth from her friend and makes some rather nasty overtures to her. She's only 11 at the time, and it freaks her out. When she tells Ren about it, he agrees that they'll never return because the Duke is so creepy.
Ten years later, Beth's parents have both died, and she and her younger brother Jamie are left by themselves. The Duke sweeps in and asks Beth to marry him, but he's still creepy and weird and she wants to do anything but that. Ren shows up out of the blue and asks her to marry him. They haven't seen each other since Ren was sent away to school, but he ran into Jamie in London and learned that the Duke was closing in on her, and basically arrives to rescue her, knowing that she doesn't like and more or less fears the Duke. Beth can't believe he's proposing, even a convenient marriage, but he eventually convinces her that its for the best, so she agrees. However, he leaves immediately after the ceremony and returns to London to resume his life, leaving Beth incredulous and saddened.
The two go on their separate ways for the next 18 months, until Ren's older brother Edmund dies in the war, leaving Ren as the heir presumptive. Ren arrives at his estate, but informs Beth that he plans to give it to the Duke, because . Beth finally learns why Ren abandoned her after their wedding ceremony, and begs him to see reason. Giving his estate to the Duke will mean the tenants will starve (just as the Duke's are), and will put the Duke in close proximity to her, whom he sees as easy prey due to her blindness. The two argue and end up sharing their first kiss, which awakens emotions in both of them.
Ren returns to London and Beth follows him, determined to persuade him not to do this terrible thing, which will lead to so much suffering. Ren is struggling with his feelings of guilt, disillusionment, and depression, but can't find solace in his usual haunts of drinking, gambling, and women. He's also reeling from his encounter with Beth, so when she shows up, he offers little argument.
The two charm each other and have a brief honeymoon period, and their relationship grows and deepens. She convinces him to give his estate to the tenants who live on it, which is a revolutionary idea that everyone else in his family hates and works to persuade him not to do. Ren is eventually caught between his family and society, and his love for Beth and her love for their village.
This is a character-driven story, and it is 100% show. The author describes Beth's world of darkness with sumptuous detail, and how she navigates the world using her other senses. She isn't perfect - she struggles in unfamiliar territory, like Ren's London home - but she doesn't let her blindness hinder her, either. She is fiercely independent and loyal to both her husband and her brother, who is probably on the autism spectrum somewhere.
She is both strong and vulnerable. Though she cares for him and is grateful to him for saving her from the Duke, she never expected to have a real marriage with Ren, and their first kiss knocks her off guard. She's moving into uncharted territory and is both fearful and excited. As her feelings for Ren deepen, she is caught in her mother's dilemma - not wanting to be a burden on her husband. She also fears passing her blindness on to any children she might have, because blindness runs in her family. Yet the more she's around Ren, the more she yearns to have what she shouldn't want.
Ren, for his part, is consumed by his guilt and disillusionment over what his life has become. He mourns his older brother, and is loath to take his place as Lord Graham. The Duke is a distant cousin, and giving him the estate seems like the ideal solution, until Beth reminds him of how creepy and horrible the guy is.
Ren's mother is a schemer, though, and is very concerned about what society thinks of her and her offspring. She believes that Ren deserves a "whole" woman as a wife and works to drive a wedge between them.
The Duke has his own selfish reasons for wanting the estate and nearness to Beth.
This was a 5-star read for me right up until the end, where there's some contrived scenes (including an omniscient Nanny who seems to know everything from her tiny cottage between the estates) and an unnecessary Big Misunderstanding that knock the rating down a bit for me. But otherwise, this is a beautiful, lush story of people who find themselves falling in love almost in spite of it all. As long as they are conversing with each other, it's all good: a lovely, gentle story of two wonderful people finding contentment with each other.
This one is definitely a keeper. The author has that ability to gut-punch with her descriptions of emotion, both good and bad. I was rooting for Ren and Beth to find a way to stay together and move forward with their plans, despite the odds against them. This is a book to read slowly and savor, and I definitely recommend it!
July 11, 2018
From the start of this very engaging historical story, I was caught up in the many compelling circumstances that occur in the lives of an interesting couple. Some of the man’s past deeds might be seen as roguish behavior, while the woman is blind yet does not let this disability keep her from living a life which brings joy. Eleanor Webster has constructed intriguing events for these two to endure, where hearts and future happiness are in jeopardy. HER CONVENIENT HUSBAND’S RETURN is original and highly entertaining.
When the father of Beth dies, the blind woman faces being put in debtors’ prison or having to marry a despicable man. Surprisingly, her best friend from when the two were children comes back into her life after having been gone for many years, and Rendell Graham offers a solution for her problems. To put her under his protection, they would wed yet live separately, as being married could keep her safe. All goes well after she accepts, Beth living at the country estate while he is in London. But when an unforeseen situation alters his duties, Ren needs to return once more to Graham Hill where their daily lives would be constantly entangled.
While there are plenty of captivating developments in the story, it is the very appealing main couple that I will fondly remember. Ren has a valid explanation for the way in which he acts with other people, and I really felt for him as more facts were revealed. The past greatly influences him in the present, and I so hoped he could finally find pleasure in the days ahead. His kindness toward Beth made him admirable, making another reason for me to like him. When I was first introduced to her, I quickly realized she was very self-sufficient despite being blind. I smiled when she proved just how well she could function on a daily basis, and I was truly moved when some of her unusually concealed fears were put into words. As Ren and Beth confront the issues that have kept them apart, they discover some truths about themselves as well as each other.
The Regency period is depicted in numerous ways, from what happens on an estate to interactions in society to ways to have fun. I could tell Eleanor Webster must have done much research in order to make the book come across as so realistic. There are several unexpected situations which I did not anticipate, and they added drama plus had me worried about their outcomes. Some of the secondary characters are delightfully likable, while others are people whose personalities were objectionable. The believable individuals and surprising incidents in HER CONVENIENT HUSBAND’S RETURN had me reading nonstop.
I voluntarily reviewed the book, and all comments are my honest opinion - 4.5 Stars
When the father of Beth dies, the blind woman faces being put in debtors’ prison or having to marry a despicable man. Surprisingly, her best friend from when the two were children comes back into her life after having been gone for many years, and Rendell Graham offers a solution for her problems. To put her under his protection, they would wed yet live separately, as being married could keep her safe. All goes well after she accepts, Beth living at the country estate while he is in London. But when an unforeseen situation alters his duties, Ren needs to return once more to Graham Hill where their daily lives would be constantly entangled.
While there are plenty of captivating developments in the story, it is the very appealing main couple that I will fondly remember. Ren has a valid explanation for the way in which he acts with other people, and I really felt for him as more facts were revealed. The past greatly influences him in the present, and I so hoped he could finally find pleasure in the days ahead. His kindness toward Beth made him admirable, making another reason for me to like him. When I was first introduced to her, I quickly realized she was very self-sufficient despite being blind. I smiled when she proved just how well she could function on a daily basis, and I was truly moved when some of her unusually concealed fears were put into words. As Ren and Beth confront the issues that have kept them apart, they discover some truths about themselves as well as each other.
The Regency period is depicted in numerous ways, from what happens on an estate to interactions in society to ways to have fun. I could tell Eleanor Webster must have done much research in order to make the book come across as so realistic. There are several unexpected situations which I did not anticipate, and they added drama plus had me worried about their outcomes. Some of the secondary characters are delightfully likable, while others are people whose personalities were objectionable. The believable individuals and surprising incidents in HER CONVENIENT HUSBAND’S RETURN had me reading nonstop.
I voluntarily reviewed the book, and all comments are my honest opinion - 4.5 Stars
February 11, 2023
I stumbled on this book by chance, didn’t even read the blurb and simply ‘blindly’ read through the prologue and chapters without any expectations what so ever. I ended up really enjoying it. From the moment I first read the prologue, I kinda knew that it was going to be a good book, but I just didn’t want to jinx myself cause good book (that suit my personal taste) is hard to come.
Having not read the synopsis, I found it interesting that the heroine was blind, the author had such a way in explaining the way the heroine prescribed the world. The visual imagery was quite something (for the lack of better word). She could not see, so naturally the scenes she pictured were based on what was described to her. So, while I was reading it, a notion came into my mind: that ‘every reader is actually blind.’
We cannot see the real image of the scene written in a book. We can only rely on our imagination to see and hear them: the scene, the characters, the voice, face expression and so on. And boy did I not prefer this. This realization made me appreciate and relate with the main character even more.
However, for a pretty recent published (2018), it was still not deprived of some of the cliché trope favoured so much among older books (circa 90s and 00s). For instance it took a near-death experience for one party to realise the important of another.
Other than that, I quite like how they handled the antagonist closure. I also appreciate many of the messages delivered by the protagonist (Mrs Cridge)
Overall this was a very good read. It was a page turner too. The type where hours past by and I did not even realise it.
Having not read the synopsis, I found it interesting that the heroine was blind, the author had such a way in explaining the way the heroine prescribed the world. The visual imagery was quite something (for the lack of better word). She could not see, so naturally the scenes she pictured were based on what was described to her. So, while I was reading it, a notion came into my mind: that ‘every reader is actually blind.’
We cannot see the real image of the scene written in a book. We can only rely on our imagination to see and hear them: the scene, the characters, the voice, face expression and so on. And boy did I not prefer this. This realization made me appreciate and relate with the main character even more.
However, for a pretty recent published (2018), it was still not deprived of some of the cliché trope favoured so much among older books (circa 90s and 00s). For instance it took a near-death experience for one party to realise the important of another.
Other than that, I quite like how they handled the antagonist closure. I also appreciate many of the messages delivered by the protagonist (Mrs Cridge)
Overall this was a very good read. It was a page turner too. The type where hours past by and I did not even realise it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 22, 2022
3.5 ⭐️’s rounded up.
An endearing story about two people who don’t feel that they are enough.
Beth, blind all her life, has lived independent of her husband in the country, helping to run the estate, and living a contented life. Beth was a strong and no nonsense character who didn’t let her blindness define her. We are shown how capable and creative she is in going about her life and being a positive influence on the lives that she touches.
Ren is a hot mess of a hero. Marrying his friend in order to keep her from the clutches of a dissolute duke, Ren quickly abandons her in the country and goes about being a rake and gambler in London. While I was annoyed at him for his less than noble conduct, the author reveals that Ren deals with his emotional and mental turmoil in this fashion due to a family secret that has him feeling disconnected from the life he knew as a child. Ren grows up an makes some big changes in the story, and I was happy that it didn’t take him too long to see the error of his ways.
The pacing of the story was well done. I was tearing my hair out just a tad when Beth was so bad at communicating. But, overall, this was an enjoyable read of a new to me author.
An endearing story about two people who don’t feel that they are enough.
Beth, blind all her life, has lived independent of her husband in the country, helping to run the estate, and living a contented life. Beth was a strong and no nonsense character who didn’t let her blindness define her. We are shown how capable and creative she is in going about her life and being a positive influence on the lives that she touches.
Ren is a hot mess of a hero. Marrying his friend in order to keep her from the clutches of a dissolute duke, Ren quickly abandons her in the country and goes about being a rake and gambler in London. While I was annoyed at him for his less than noble conduct, the author reveals that Ren deals with his emotional and mental turmoil in this fashion due to a family secret that has him feeling disconnected from the life he knew as a child. Ren grows up an makes some big changes in the story, and I was happy that it didn’t take him too long to see the error of his ways.
The pacing of the story was well done. I was tearing my hair out just a tad when Beth was so bad at communicating. But, overall, this was an enjoyable read of a new to me author.
October 22, 2022
I really enjoyed this. I always like romances where the leads were childhood friends. Beth and Ren's relationship was very sweet, and it was obvious how much they supported each other. I appreciated the deep exploration of Beth and Ren's character development. Beth's struggle with her independence and internalized ableism struck a chord with me. However, as I am not blind myself, I cannot speak to the blind representation. Ren's trauma over discovering his illegitimacy and being rejected also was well-written and interesting. A good emotional romance.
Additionally, I also liked the portrayal of Jamie, the brother of Beth who was coded as autistic. I really enjoyed this representation because Jamie reminded me of some of my experiences and I think he was handled well. Jamie does fall into some stereotypes about autistic people that is not universally experienced by autistic people, but that is not necessarily bad. I wish there had been an exploration of some more of the internal autistic experiences in Jamie's character. However, I know that was not the main focus of the story, and I deeply appreciated the thoughtful and normalizing portrayal of Jamie's autism.
Additionally, I also liked the portrayal of Jamie, the brother of Beth who was coded as autistic. I really enjoyed this representation because Jamie reminded me of some of my experiences and I think he was handled well. Jamie does fall into some stereotypes about autistic people that is not universally experienced by autistic people, but that is not necessarily bad. I wish there had been an exploration of some more of the internal autistic experiences in Jamie's character. However, I know that was not the main focus of the story, and I deeply appreciated the thoughtful and normalizing portrayal of Jamie's autism.
January 19, 2024
Perfectly okay marriage-of-convenience between friends turns into more because what else would ever happen with that setup regency romance. Our ML Ren found out something bad about his family situation that caused everything to break apart years ago (the fallout giving him trauma from school day and has pushed him to live as an unparalleled wastrel in London) and has picked a really odd nuclear choice route with the family estate following the death of his brother. The conclusions he drew from the situation were very odd, the solution he and Beth come up with is odd. I can understand that hurt but not the blabbering about honor bits.
There are a lot of very loose-ends not tied up after being brought up many times, though Beth and Ren are a perfectly pleasant match. Not a bad pick to read but won't blow you away.
There are a lot of very loose-ends not tied up after being brought up many times, though Beth and Ren are a perfectly pleasant match. Not a bad pick to read but won't blow you away.
January 12, 2021
A new author for me and I am glad I found her. Beth is blind and has not let that stop her. However, certain individuals see her blindness as a weakness and she as a victim. Ren too is a victim, but he rises above it and becomes a hardened rake. They have grown up on neighboring estates as friends. Beth's circumstances change not for the better and Ren saves her and leaves her on their wedding day. That really begins the story and it just gets better from there. Beth stays the same throughout, the biggest change is in Ren. He becomes a true hero to Beth and to the reader. The side characters are wonderful - Jamie and Allie and Mrs. Cridge. It is a romance with a little adventure thrown in. I took off one star for steaminess. Recommended.
June 9, 2019
Thoroughly enjoyed this well-researched Regency romance. I found myself very caught up in the characters and the emotions they were feeling. This story is not the typical historical romance, I liked how unique it was, especially the carefully crafted heroine who despite her blindness is independent.
February 20, 2023
happy in the end!
This story starts out with so many tragedies that it has to be a happy ending in store, with deaths, blindness, drug addiction, this poor man is also a bastard who his father, mother and schoolmates hated. But it ends with love!
This story starts out with so many tragedies that it has to be a happy ending in store, with deaths, blindness, drug addiction, this poor man is also a bastard who his father, mother and schoolmates hated. But it ends with love!
October 28, 2018
2.5 out of 5 stars
January 18, 2020
I really like to read Harlequin books but this was something else. The female lead was blind.
April 20, 2021
The book was was written well, although the storyline was very dragged on throughout the entire book. Nonetheless, its a great read for those who can appreciate a good love story.
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