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The Gentrys of Paradise #3
For Her Honor
1873 – Adam Gentry, heir to the celebrated Paradise Stables in Virginia, is haunted by the visions of his lost love. Feeling cursed by fate, he slips deeper into grief, shrouded in a cloud of liquor and depression, and neglects his duties and responsibilities. But when Adam is forced to accept that there’s nothing he can do to change his past, he knows he must move on.
And he accepts his own destiny: that he will never love again.
Emmaline Somerset finds herself in the worst possible position any unmarried woman can be in. She will have to abandon all of her plans, hopes, and dreams for an independence using her own talents. The only viable solution is to move to a distant relative’s home and reinvent herself as a widow with an infant. No one will ever be the wiser.
Adam, now determined to secure the Gentry legacy, plans to save longtime family friend Emmaline from her embarrassment with an offer of marriage. But what Adam didn’t plan on was how his unexpected attraction to her would stir something inside of him, something he's kept locked deep within.
Can love finds its way between two troubled souls, one driven by duty, the other by honor, both determined to find their way home?
The Gentrys of Paradise
Book #.5 Prequel Novella Into the Evermore
Book #1 For the Brave
Book #2 For This Moment
Book #3 For Her Honor
And he accepts his own destiny: that he will never love again.
Emmaline Somerset finds herself in the worst possible position any unmarried woman can be in. She will have to abandon all of her plans, hopes, and dreams for an independence using her own talents. The only viable solution is to move to a distant relative’s home and reinvent herself as a widow with an infant. No one will ever be the wiser.
Adam, now determined to secure the Gentry legacy, plans to save longtime family friend Emmaline from her embarrassment with an offer of marriage. But what Adam didn’t plan on was how his unexpected attraction to her would stir something inside of him, something he's kept locked deep within.
Can love finds its way between two troubled souls, one driven by duty, the other by honor, both determined to find their way home?
The Gentrys of Paradise
Book #.5 Prequel Novella Into the Evermore
Book #1 For the Brave
Book #2 For This Moment
Book #3 For Her Honor
214 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 8, 2019
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Holly Bush
26 books723 followers“Love always has something to say. Sometimes it shouts from the highest hill, and sometimes it whispers so softly one must listen closely to hear. Do not turn away. It is a rare and precious commodity. Treasure it.” The Gentrys of Paradise
Holly's newest series is a historical mystery set in Baltimore in 1867, The Browns of Butcher's Hill. The first book is available called Kidnapped. Blackmailed releases in August of 2025 and Murdered in November of 2025.
Holly's historical romances are set in the US during the turbulent and transformative years of the late 1800’s.
The Thompsons of Locust Street, Philadelphia, chronicles five siblings from Scotland with some danger and mystery surrounding their move to America. The series order is The Bachelor's Bride, The Bareknuckle Groom, The Professor's Lady, and The Captain's Woman. The final book in the series will release in 2024.
The Gentrys of Paradise begins with the novella Into the Evermore where readers meet Virginia horse breeders, Eleanor and Beauregard Gentry. The following books feature their children, Adam, Matthew, and Olivia in For the Brave, For This Moment, and For Her Honor.
The Crawford Family Series following the fortunes of the three Boston born Crawford sisters and includes Train Station Bride, Contract to Wed, Her Safe Harbor, and companion novella, The Maid’s Quarters.
Cross the Ocean and Charming the Duke are both British set Victorian romances. Fan favorites stand-alone historical romance novels include Romancing Olive and Reconstructing Jackson. Holly's books are described as ‘emotional, with heartfelt, sexy romance.’
She also writes General Fiction under the name of Hollis Bush.
Holly makes her home with her husband, one happy Labrador Retriever, a clever Jack Russell rescued from the pound, and two difficult cats in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Connect with Holly at www.hollybushbooks.com, on Twitter @hollybushbooks, and on Facebook at Holly Bush. Follow Holly on her Amazon author page to receive new release updates and on BookBub to check out her reviews and get sale information.
Holly's newest series is a historical mystery set in Baltimore in 1867, The Browns of Butcher's Hill. The first book is available called Kidnapped. Blackmailed releases in August of 2025 and Murdered in November of 2025.
Holly's historical romances are set in the US during the turbulent and transformative years of the late 1800’s.
The Thompsons of Locust Street, Philadelphia, chronicles five siblings from Scotland with some danger and mystery surrounding their move to America. The series order is The Bachelor's Bride, The Bareknuckle Groom, The Professor's Lady, and The Captain's Woman. The final book in the series will release in 2024.
The Gentrys of Paradise begins with the novella Into the Evermore where readers meet Virginia horse breeders, Eleanor and Beauregard Gentry. The following books feature their children, Adam, Matthew, and Olivia in For the Brave, For This Moment, and For Her Honor.
The Crawford Family Series following the fortunes of the three Boston born Crawford sisters and includes Train Station Bride, Contract to Wed, Her Safe Harbor, and companion novella, The Maid’s Quarters.
Cross the Ocean and Charming the Duke are both British set Victorian romances. Fan favorites stand-alone historical romance novels include Romancing Olive and Reconstructing Jackson. Holly's books are described as ‘emotional, with heartfelt, sexy romance.’
She also writes General Fiction under the name of Hollis Bush.
Holly makes her home with her husband, one happy Labrador Retriever, a clever Jack Russell rescued from the pound, and two difficult cats in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Connect with Holly at www.hollybushbooks.com, on Twitter @hollybushbooks, and on Facebook at Holly Bush. Follow Holly on her Amazon author page to receive new release updates and on BookBub to check out her reviews and get sale information.
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January 21, 2019
Adam Gentry, the eldest of Eleanor and the late Beauregard Gentry’s sons, was taken under with his grief following the death of his fiancée Josephine. Using alcohol to salve his pain, he almost loses himself completely until his brother-in-law, Jim, helps him come to his senses. Jim’s sister Emmaline is facing her own devastating dilemma. She’s coveted her independence and was looking forward to pursuing a writing career as a confirmed spinster until she learned she was with child from a one-time encounter. Left with few options, she accepts Adam’s offer to marry her to protect her family’s honor as he believes his one chance at true love is behind him.
This turned out to be quite a different story than I had imagined. I never thought Adam would react as he did to Josephine’s death, forsaking the responsibilities of his family’s business and homestead. Nor would I have imagined Emmaline to have gotten herself in this kind of predicament. She was fiercely independent to distraction and eschewed the norms for women in that era. Adam and Emmaline’s marriage was rocky from the start, just as you’d expect of two people who didn’t know each other and had differing ideas about the institution. There were times she exasperated me but she was always true to character. I loved how their relationship slowly developed as they found ways to respect and appreciate each other.
This was a really nice ending to a wonderful series. I really appreciate a good epilogue and this one served its purpose. I’m going to miss this family but I appreciate that it has reached a natural conclusion. I’ve loved the characters and their unique stories.
(I received an advance copy from the author in exchange for an unbiased review)
This turned out to be quite a different story than I had imagined. I never thought Adam would react as he did to Josephine’s death, forsaking the responsibilities of his family’s business and homestead. Nor would I have imagined Emmaline to have gotten herself in this kind of predicament. She was fiercely independent to distraction and eschewed the norms for women in that era. Adam and Emmaline’s marriage was rocky from the start, just as you’d expect of two people who didn’t know each other and had differing ideas about the institution. There were times she exasperated me but she was always true to character. I loved how their relationship slowly developed as they found ways to respect and appreciate each other.
This was a really nice ending to a wonderful series. I really appreciate a good epilogue and this one served its purpose. I’m going to miss this family but I appreciate that it has reached a natural conclusion. I’ve loved the characters and their unique stories.
(I received an advance copy from the author in exchange for an unbiased review)
June 12, 2021
A thank you to the author for this novel and this review is my own opinion.
Having read the prior books in this series and enjoying them just as much, I was delighted to get a copy of this final story of the Gentry sons. This the third book is about Adam Gentry the eldest of the Gentry sons. His story begins with his grief following the death of his fiancée that pushes him on the verge of alcoholism to satisfy the pain of his loss. Spiraling out of control, his brother-in-law, Jim helps him recover from his tragedy and misery. Then there is Emmaline who is Jim’s sister. She resigned herself to spinsterhood and a career at writing until a chance encounter produces a child. Not having other options to her circumstances, a marriage of convenience place before her with Adam Gentry in order to protect their family’s honor. Both Adam and Emmaline agree to the idea and so their marriage begins.
This was such an interesting story and I wasn’t anticipating the choices made by both the H/h in the story. As with marriages of convenience, their marriage was unstable from the start, however I did love Emmaline’s independent spirit and the fact that both characters had their differences, especially of what they thought a marriage should be like between the two of them. The slow build in their relationship was exceptionally written as it showed the development of both characters growing to have respect and love for one another.
The narration by Maury Light, new narrator to this reader was performed just right. I always love a good HEA and appreciated the nice ending to this story and the series.
Having read the prior books in this series and enjoying them just as much, I was delighted to get a copy of this final story of the Gentry sons. This the third book is about Adam Gentry the eldest of the Gentry sons. His story begins with his grief following the death of his fiancée that pushes him on the verge of alcoholism to satisfy the pain of his loss. Spiraling out of control, his brother-in-law, Jim helps him recover from his tragedy and misery. Then there is Emmaline who is Jim’s sister. She resigned herself to spinsterhood and a career at writing until a chance encounter produces a child. Not having other options to her circumstances, a marriage of convenience place before her with Adam Gentry in order to protect their family’s honor. Both Adam and Emmaline agree to the idea and so their marriage begins.
This was such an interesting story and I wasn’t anticipating the choices made by both the H/h in the story. As with marriages of convenience, their marriage was unstable from the start, however I did love Emmaline’s independent spirit and the fact that both characters had their differences, especially of what they thought a marriage should be like between the two of them. The slow build in their relationship was exceptionally written as it showed the development of both characters growing to have respect and love for one another.
The narration by Maury Light, new narrator to this reader was performed just right. I always love a good HEA and appreciated the nice ending to this story and the series.
December 1, 2018
This is exactly what I needed to read this weekend.
A short, sweet romance with two lead characters; Adam is mourning the death of his beloved and Emmaline is with child but unmarried. Whereas Adam is all about honor, Emmaline is bent on fulfilling her dreams and not being tied down with wifely duties. He's yet to love again and she's yet to trust and open up and the two make an awesome couple. Their dialogues were entertaining.
Readers of romance and those who love historical romance would enjoy this. Thanks Netgalley for the eARC.
A short, sweet romance with two lead characters; Adam is mourning the death of his beloved and Emmaline is with child but unmarried. Whereas Adam is all about honor, Emmaline is bent on fulfilling her dreams and not being tied down with wifely duties. He's yet to love again and she's yet to trust and open up and the two make an awesome couple. Their dialogues were entertaining.
Readers of romance and those who love historical romance would enjoy this. Thanks Netgalley for the eARC.
January 9, 2019
For Her Honor is book four from Holly Bush’s The Gentrys of Paradise series. I thought it was a great addition to the series. I have enjoyed the other installments and this one does not disappoint. I absolutely loved Adam and Emmaline’s story. They both had so much to overcome.
I give For Her Honor five stars. I believe many readers who love historical fiction that involves marriage of convenience stories would enjoy this one. Great read.
I received this book from the publisher. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.
I give For Her Honor five stars. I believe many readers who love historical fiction that involves marriage of convenience stories would enjoy this one. Great read.
I received this book from the publisher. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.
December 6, 2018
I was thrilled to see this book available on NetGalley, and SO EXCITED to be approved for an ARC. I loved the previous books in the series, and was very much looking forward to the final book in the series. And to find out the story was about Emmaline?! I dropped what I was reading and started right in on For Her Honor. I was over the moon, people!!!
But a hazard of being so excited, is sometimes you end up feeling let down. Which is what happened…
😭
Adam Gentry lost the love of his life, Josephine. Unfortunately, we catch up with him over six months after this happened (we learn of his interest in her during For This Moment, but otherwise we don’t get much of their backstory). He’s basically lost all will to live, and is just going through the motions. But after a night of heavy drinking, he comes to the realization that he can’t go on the way he has been. Shortly after this epiphany, he learns that unmarried family friend, Emmaline, is uh, in the family way.
The logical solution to his problem (needing/wanting a wife and children) and hers (needing a husband) is for them to marry. He proposes, she accepts. He lets go of his hopes for a marriage based on love, she lets go of her hopes to live an independent life. They go about making a life together...
I’m intrigued by the concept that honor and duty - doing what’s right - is more important than happiness, or love. That having a greater purpose is the highest calling, and in that you can find a roundabout kind of happiness. I admired Adam’s sense of duty. I admired his honesty, and his willingness to ensure Emmaline was protected from the harshness of society’s judgement, and committed to her finding happiness.
But my romantic side...was heartbroken for Emmaline. She seemed to be most practical, but I couldn’t help feeling sad she went into her marriage with no expectation - no hope - of being loved by her husband. Respect, companionship, yes. But nothing more. How sad. Also sad? She was so spunky and fun in For This Moment, and we saw very little of that in this story. Even accounting for the situation she found herself in, I missed the girl who gave her older brother Jim all kinds of crap for being stupid about the woman he was in love with.
On one hand, I appreciate the lack of over-dramatized angst involved in Adam and Emmaline’s relationship. But on the other, perfectly logical people don’t make for very much conflict. And no conflict equals little to resolve. I find it hard to believe I’m going to say this, but I wanted more conflicting emotion from Adam that he was feeling more for Emmaline, and more lamenting from Emmaline that she knew Adam would never love her. There could have been so much of the good kind of angst! Instead, we got a cliched “woman in great peril” situation that inspired them both to realize they were in love with the other.
When your expectations are so incredibly high, there’s always the chance you’ll experience disappointment. Don’t get me wrong - I still liked this book. Ms. Bush is an excellent writer! I liked the characters, and the marriage of convenience plot was actually believable. But this story failed to move me as deeply, and lacked the depth of emotion of the others in the series. After pondering for a couple of days, I feel like too much of the storylines was spent on them separately, and not enough of them together. If a story is a romance, I want to feel the love! I want to see the relationship develop from companions, to close friends, to being in love. Sadly, that development, that progression, didn’t seem to be there. I just wanted...more.
Regardless, Holly Bush - and her Gentrys of Paradise series - has inspired me to read more historical romance. In the past, I wouldn’t even give this genre a consideration, but now I do. And I’m looking forward to reading more by Ms. Bush.
* thank you to NetGalley and Holly Bush Books for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review
But a hazard of being so excited, is sometimes you end up feeling let down. Which is what happened…
😭
Adam Gentry lost the love of his life, Josephine. Unfortunately, we catch up with him over six months after this happened (we learn of his interest in her during For This Moment, but otherwise we don’t get much of their backstory). He’s basically lost all will to live, and is just going through the motions. But after a night of heavy drinking, he comes to the realization that he can’t go on the way he has been. Shortly after this epiphany, he learns that unmarried family friend, Emmaline, is uh, in the family way.
The logical solution to his problem (needing/wanting a wife and children) and hers (needing a husband) is for them to marry. He proposes, she accepts. He lets go of his hopes for a marriage based on love, she lets go of her hopes to live an independent life. They go about making a life together...
I’m intrigued by the concept that honor and duty - doing what’s right - is more important than happiness, or love. That having a greater purpose is the highest calling, and in that you can find a roundabout kind of happiness. I admired Adam’s sense of duty. I admired his honesty, and his willingness to ensure Emmaline was protected from the harshness of society’s judgement, and committed to her finding happiness.
But my romantic side...was heartbroken for Emmaline. She seemed to be most practical, but I couldn’t help feeling sad she went into her marriage with no expectation - no hope - of being loved by her husband. Respect, companionship, yes. But nothing more. How sad. Also sad? She was so spunky and fun in For This Moment, and we saw very little of that in this story. Even accounting for the situation she found herself in, I missed the girl who gave her older brother Jim all kinds of crap for being stupid about the woman he was in love with.
On one hand, I appreciate the lack of over-dramatized angst involved in Adam and Emmaline’s relationship. But on the other, perfectly logical people don’t make for very much conflict. And no conflict equals little to resolve. I find it hard to believe I’m going to say this, but I wanted more conflicting emotion from Adam that he was feeling more for Emmaline, and more lamenting from Emmaline that she knew Adam would never love her. There could have been so much of the good kind of angst! Instead, we got a cliched “woman in great peril” situation that inspired them both to realize they were in love with the other.
When your expectations are so incredibly high, there’s always the chance you’ll experience disappointment. Don’t get me wrong - I still liked this book. Ms. Bush is an excellent writer! I liked the characters, and the marriage of convenience plot was actually believable. But this story failed to move me as deeply, and lacked the depth of emotion of the others in the series. After pondering for a couple of days, I feel like too much of the storylines was spent on them separately, and not enough of them together. If a story is a romance, I want to feel the love! I want to see the relationship develop from companions, to close friends, to being in love. Sadly, that development, that progression, didn’t seem to be there. I just wanted...more.
Regardless, Holly Bush - and her Gentrys of Paradise series - has inspired me to read more historical romance. In the past, I wouldn’t even give this genre a consideration, but now I do. And I’m looking forward to reading more by Ms. Bush.
* thank you to NetGalley and Holly Bush Books for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review
January 2, 2019
Adam Gentry has lost his fiance, and with her all of his dreams of love and companionship. Drowning his sorrow in the bottle, the heir to the Gentry horse breeding empire looks like he may never recover.
Emmaline Somerset has made a dreadful mistake with a man she never wants to see again, and now that she's admitted her unwed pregnancy to her family, the whole town will soon know about it. Much to her surprise, her sister-in-law Olivia's brother Adam pays her a visit, offering to marry her to take away her disgrace. It won't be a love match--he's still heartbroken over the death of the love of his life--but she's in need of a husband and he's gentleman enough to put away his whiskey bottle and offer her a solution.
Befuddled by his spirited and unusual wife, Adam finds himself doing everything he can to comfort her and make the Gentrys' Paradise mansion her new home. But that couldn't possibly mean he's falling in love with her--after all, lightning doesn't strike twice in the same spot.Trapped into a marriage she never wanted and forced into the role of mistress of Paradise, Emmaline must decide what she wants out of life. She never imagined herself as a wife and a mother, but is her growing attraction for Adam a sign that she should give up her dream of becoming a published author?
This marriage of convenience has two convincing protagonists, each with preconceived notions about their lives, each learning to compromise to make room for the other. Emmaline's aspirations as an author were endearing, as was Adam's chivalrous attentiveness to her throughout her pregnancy and beyond. It did annoy me that there were absolutely no recriminations for Adam getting his late fiancee pregnant, whereas Emmaline had to endure lectures from many after her moment of folly.
Some romances close the door on bedroom scenes, others leave little to the imagination. Let's just say that this book was far and away the latter (which surprised me as I had read another review calling this a "sweet" romance). One of the main plot points of the book is Adam and Emmaline's burgeoning intimacy, and it is their enjoyment of each other in the bedroom that proceeds to a mutual love and respect in the rest of their lives. Fortunately, an all-too-convenient rescue at the end of the book leaves both hero and heroine realizing their love for each other is more than just physical attraction.
Although this book is the fourth in a series about the Gentry family, I felt that it stood alone quite well. Note: The gentleman on the cover may belie the fact that this is a historical novel, but be assured that it is set in the post-Civil War era.
Disclosure: I received a complimentary review copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Emmaline Somerset has made a dreadful mistake with a man she never wants to see again, and now that she's admitted her unwed pregnancy to her family, the whole town will soon know about it. Much to her surprise, her sister-in-law Olivia's brother Adam pays her a visit, offering to marry her to take away her disgrace. It won't be a love match--he's still heartbroken over the death of the love of his life--but she's in need of a husband and he's gentleman enough to put away his whiskey bottle and offer her a solution.
Befuddled by his spirited and unusual wife, Adam finds himself doing everything he can to comfort her and make the Gentrys' Paradise mansion her new home. But that couldn't possibly mean he's falling in love with her--after all, lightning doesn't strike twice in the same spot.Trapped into a marriage she never wanted and forced into the role of mistress of Paradise, Emmaline must decide what she wants out of life. She never imagined herself as a wife and a mother, but is her growing attraction for Adam a sign that she should give up her dream of becoming a published author?
This marriage of convenience has two convincing protagonists, each with preconceived notions about their lives, each learning to compromise to make room for the other. Emmaline's aspirations as an author were endearing, as was Adam's chivalrous attentiveness to her throughout her pregnancy and beyond. It did annoy me that there were absolutely no recriminations for Adam getting his late fiancee pregnant, whereas Emmaline had to endure lectures from many after her moment of folly.
Some romances close the door on bedroom scenes, others leave little to the imagination. Let's just say that this book was far and away the latter (which surprised me as I had read another review calling this a "sweet" romance). One of the main plot points of the book is Adam and Emmaline's burgeoning intimacy, and it is their enjoyment of each other in the bedroom that proceeds to a mutual love and respect in the rest of their lives. Fortunately, an all-too-convenient rescue at the end of the book leaves both hero and heroine realizing their love for each other is more than just physical attraction.
Although this book is the fourth in a series about the Gentry family, I felt that it stood alone quite well. Note: The gentleman on the cover may belie the fact that this is a historical novel, but be assured that it is set in the post-Civil War era.
Disclosure: I received a complimentary review copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
October 28, 2022
I really enjoyed this historical fiction romance because I felt such empathy for Adam Gentry when he has to get drunk every night to deal with the pain of the sudden loss of his fiancé. He’s a broken man mourning the loss of Josephine but he’s also a gentleman and in 1873 a gentleman would take part in an arranged marriage to save the reputation of his best friend’s sister and her family. His bride-to-be is also a sympathetic character; she’s deathly ill in the early months of her pregnancy but she’s also a practical woman who steadfastly holds on to her dreams and fights for them. I was absolutely delighted when Adam comes face-to-face with the real Emmaline who has hidden all of her best qualities under drab clothes and a desire to remain in solitude so others won’t know her deepest secrets and desires. And speaking of desires, I sure wasn’t expecting the graphic sex scenes but I love a surprise and I sure got one! Now I’m anxious to read the other books in this series, though this book reads well as a stand-alone. I read a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley and all opinions expressed in my voluntary review are completely my own.
February 3, 2019
Many of you know that I do read historical romance, just not Western-themed historical romance. Why? Mainly because I live in Texas and believe this or not, I’m not into anything western, rustic, country, etc. I live in a small town so I see it every single day. I’m surrounded by it and my heart is still tied to a big city. Its where I was raised and lived for almost 40 years. So why did I read this book? Because of Ms. Bush and I just LOVE her Western Historicals. She doesn’t have to “explain” everything to me and beneath the setting of the book, it is just a story about a boy meeting a girl and falling in love with her.
The Gentrys will always have a place in my heart. I’ve read all the books and have waited for Adam’s for a long time. I really thought going into it that it would be a sad story but it wasn’t. It was funny, sexy, sweet and I loved the growth that he showed from the beginning of the series to now. Adam was like a mythical creature that we only got to see glimpses of but Ms. Bush knew what she was doing but having his book last. We need to see Adam lose and then pull himself back up. I loved that Adam wasn’t perfect in his relationship with Emmaline and that’s what made the story just sing for me. Imperfection can still be perfection.
Emmaline is just a funny character. Scatterbrained to some, wistful to others but independent to herself. I loved that Ms. Bush actually had her do something that at the time, was considered taboo a bit for women. I won’t tell you what it is but let’s just say that Ms. Bush knows something about. Plus, she stood up to Adam. Made him think and not too many writers in the genre will write a female character that way. In fact, some of the conversations with her married sister are downright hilarious. Sex was NOT talked about during this time but Nettie and Emmaline talk about it. And they even say the words. Great dialogue between them that led to Emmaline talking to Adam about it.
I didn’t see the plot twist coming at all. Nope, I couldn’t even imagine what Ms. Bush was going to do but when she did it, it was great. Emmaline finally stood up for herself without the help of Adam and they both realized that they were equal partners in the relationship. Adam really needed to learn that and unfortunately, he learned it the hard way.
Ms. Bush has written a brilliant Western Historical Romance series that is definitely a keeper on my shelf. We get to see all of the Gentrys in this one. I, for one, didn’t even find it jarring when Mrs. Gentry did her thing. Again, not going to tell you but I wasn’t surprised. Disappointed? Nope. The epilogue is GENIUS!!!! I’m praying, lighting candles that its the start of a new offshoot. *bats eyelashes* I’ll be the first to pick it up.
The Gentrys will always have a place in my heart. I’ve read all the books and have waited for Adam’s for a long time. I really thought going into it that it would be a sad story but it wasn’t. It was funny, sexy, sweet and I loved the growth that he showed from the beginning of the series to now. Adam was like a mythical creature that we only got to see glimpses of but Ms. Bush knew what she was doing but having his book last. We need to see Adam lose and then pull himself back up. I loved that Adam wasn’t perfect in his relationship with Emmaline and that’s what made the story just sing for me. Imperfection can still be perfection.
Emmaline is just a funny character. Scatterbrained to some, wistful to others but independent to herself. I loved that Ms. Bush actually had her do something that at the time, was considered taboo a bit for women. I won’t tell you what it is but let’s just say that Ms. Bush knows something about. Plus, she stood up to Adam. Made him think and not too many writers in the genre will write a female character that way. In fact, some of the conversations with her married sister are downright hilarious. Sex was NOT talked about during this time but Nettie and Emmaline talk about it. And they even say the words. Great dialogue between them that led to Emmaline talking to Adam about it.
I didn’t see the plot twist coming at all. Nope, I couldn’t even imagine what Ms. Bush was going to do but when she did it, it was great. Emmaline finally stood up for herself without the help of Adam and they both realized that they were equal partners in the relationship. Adam really needed to learn that and unfortunately, he learned it the hard way.
Ms. Bush has written a brilliant Western Historical Romance series that is definitely a keeper on my shelf. We get to see all of the Gentrys in this one. I, for one, didn’t even find it jarring when Mrs. Gentry did her thing. Again, not going to tell you but I wasn’t surprised. Disappointed? Nope. The epilogue is GENIUS!!!! I’m praying, lighting candles that its the start of a new offshoot. *bats eyelashes* I’ll be the first to pick it up.
January 8, 2019
For Her Honor is the fourth and final installment of The Gentrys of Paradise series by the talented author, Holly Bush. I’ve read every one of this series and have enjoyed them very much. In fact, I’ve read all of Holly’s books, and have never been disappointed.
In For Her Honor, the oldest brother, Adam Gentry, is mourning the loss of the only woman he’s ever loved, and finds himself in the deepest, darkest despair. When finally he pulls himself up and once again takes over his duties of running the family business, Paradise Stables, he is met with a moral dilemma. A family friend, Emmaline Somerset, has found herself in the family way after having been preyed upon by an unworthy man. To help fix the problem, Adam swoops in and proposes marriage, promising to care for the child as if it were his own. He doesn’t do this out of love for Emmaline, but only to save her honor. Emmaline accepts, reluctantly, but soon finds herself looking at Adam in a whole different light.
For Her Honor is a wonderful story about two very determined people trying to find their way in a society of strict rules and expectations. Adam is the strong, silent type who wants to protect and always do what is right. Emmaline is a stubborn, willful woman who has dreams and goals of her own. But once these two come together, they find that maybe their differences are what can make this difficult relationship work.
Well-written and intriguing, as all of Holly’s books are, you will find yourself falling in love with the Gentry family. I highly recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys historical romance.
In For Her Honor, the oldest brother, Adam Gentry, is mourning the loss of the only woman he’s ever loved, and finds himself in the deepest, darkest despair. When finally he pulls himself up and once again takes over his duties of running the family business, Paradise Stables, he is met with a moral dilemma. A family friend, Emmaline Somerset, has found herself in the family way after having been preyed upon by an unworthy man. To help fix the problem, Adam swoops in and proposes marriage, promising to care for the child as if it were his own. He doesn’t do this out of love for Emmaline, but only to save her honor. Emmaline accepts, reluctantly, but soon finds herself looking at Adam in a whole different light.
For Her Honor is a wonderful story about two very determined people trying to find their way in a society of strict rules and expectations. Adam is the strong, silent type who wants to protect and always do what is right. Emmaline is a stubborn, willful woman who has dreams and goals of her own. But once these two come together, they find that maybe their differences are what can make this difficult relationship work.
Well-written and intriguing, as all of Holly’s books are, you will find yourself falling in love with the Gentry family. I highly recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys historical romance.
November 22, 2020
Easy and Fun Read (The Entire Series)
I finished this series in a surprisingly short amount of time, given I don’t have much reading time anymore. That being said, I loved it. Sure, it’s a little cheesy but who doesn’t love that? I fell in love with the entire Gentry family and their determination to always do the right thing and to love passionately. At the end of this series, I think I’m walking away feeling as though the whole lot of them are my dearest friends. A great set of reads.
I finished this series in a surprisingly short amount of time, given I don’t have much reading time anymore. That being said, I loved it. Sure, it’s a little cheesy but who doesn’t love that? I fell in love with the entire Gentry family and their determination to always do the right thing and to love passionately. At the end of this series, I think I’m walking away feeling as though the whole lot of them are my dearest friends. A great set of reads.
January 23, 2019
I enjoyed this story. I loved Emmaline's honesty and frank when it came to what she thought. Adam was so honorable and also honest. He had the strength to try and move on from his broken heart. These two were a darling couple. This was the first story in this series for me, and I felt it stood alone quite well.
I received an ARC through Goddess Fish Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.
I received an ARC through Goddess Fish Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.
April 29, 2020
I liked the series very much excellent could not put it down
Best series I have read recently . They hold your interest so well you don't want to put the book down. they have romance and mystery. Plan on reading more of her books
Best series I have read recently . They hold your interest so well you don't want to put the book down. they have romance and mystery. Plan on reading more of her books
January 22, 2019
Wonderful
It was everything I thought it would be. The whole series was a delight. Mrs Bush created strong loving characters that you just wanted to know. From the first page to the last you are kept engaged. I hope she find time for the next generation of Gentrys.
It was everything I thought it would be. The whole series was a delight. Mrs Bush created strong loving characters that you just wanted to know. From the first page to the last you are kept engaged. I hope she find time for the next generation of Gentrys.
October 21, 2020
Great Read
You are a wonderful writer and enjoyed your characters and they were very well depicted. Life is never easy especially when there's history in the past of two people finding they are able to face life together by just putting each other first is when you grow to be one. Thank you thoroughly had an awesome reading your book. Will keep looking for more of these Carmen
You are a wonderful writer and enjoyed your characters and they were very well depicted. Life is never easy especially when there's history in the past of two people finding they are able to face life together by just putting each other first is when you grow to be one. Thank you thoroughly had an awesome reading your book. Will keep looking for more of these Carmen
January 29, 2021
A story of secrets and pain. The H/h finding their way to themselves and each other was heartening.
March 24, 2020
As I am prone to do, I picked up this book on a whim. Now, I must learn more of the Gentry family. The story is well told.
January 3, 2019
For Her Honor ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️by Holly Bush
As an avid reader of Ms Bush, I had no misgivings about this book. I found her gentle prob of the main characters Adam and Emmaline just what was needed.
Adam Gentry the heir of the Paradise Stables was in a very poor mental state. His depression and drinking overpowered his judgement. Upon his reckoning that he could not change the past or bring his true love back after her death he began a personal recovery.
When Emmaline Somerset finds herself unmarried and with child all her hopes and dreams are dashed.
Adam has known Emmaline for years so proposes they marry. Each knows there is no love in this marriage but they take the step. As only Ms. Bush could pen a beautiful story of love and respect evolves. I truly enjoyed this book and would recommend it.
As an avid reader of Ms Bush, I had no misgivings about this book. I found her gentle prob of the main characters Adam and Emmaline just what was needed.
Adam Gentry the heir of the Paradise Stables was in a very poor mental state. His depression and drinking overpowered his judgement. Upon his reckoning that he could not change the past or bring his true love back after her death he began a personal recovery.
When Emmaline Somerset finds herself unmarried and with child all her hopes and dreams are dashed.
Adam has known Emmaline for years so proposes they marry. Each knows there is no love in this marriage but they take the step. As only Ms. Bush could pen a beautiful story of love and respect evolves. I truly enjoyed this book and would recommend it.
December 5, 2018
I've received a ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
A cute historical romance novel. The characters were likeable, and the content was realistic for that time period but I did find it strange how quickly Emmaline got over the death of her child after an horrible miscarriage and how quickly she wanted children later on. In regards to her miscarriage, there was definitely a lack of emotion lingering there but I guess everyone grieves differently I suppose. Overall, an enjoyable novel I would recommend.
A cute historical romance novel. The characters were likeable, and the content was realistic for that time period but I did find it strange how quickly Emmaline got over the death of her child after an horrible miscarriage and how quickly she wanted children later on. In regards to her miscarriage, there was definitely a lack of emotion lingering there but I guess everyone grieves differently I suppose. Overall, an enjoyable novel I would recommend.
April 20, 2021
Fantastic series!!
I read this book straight through in one day. It was wonderful! I own the series so was happy to read them all again.
I read this book straight through in one day. It was wonderful! I own the series so was happy to read them all again.
February 8, 2024
Another 3.5 / 4 stars book.
It's aiiight - not good, not bad, just meh.
Adam, the patriarch of the Gentry family, decides to marry Emmaline, Jim's sister, who is pregnant and nobody knows who the father is. He's destined to play stepdad to this child and have a marriage of convenience with her. There's a lot of back & forth between these two and it's not anything to write home about. She does threaten to leave at one point and she eventually ends up enrolling in a writing college (without a college degree - a little far-fetched, if you ask me) because she dreams of being an author. There's a suspense chapter that wasn't really built up well and feels like it was slapped in for pages. I don't think between these two, they have enough for a full book. Their story could have been told in a novella.
I DO like Adam and Emmaline is funny but between the two, it just didn't hit.
It's aiiight - not good, not bad, just meh.
Adam, the patriarch of the Gentry family, decides to marry Emmaline, Jim's sister, who is pregnant and nobody knows who the father is. He's destined to play stepdad to this child and have a marriage of convenience with her. There's a lot of back & forth between these two and it's not anything to write home about. She does threaten to leave at one point and she eventually ends up enrolling in a writing college (without a college degree - a little far-fetched, if you ask me) because she dreams of being an author. There's a suspense chapter that wasn't really built up well and feels like it was slapped in for pages. I don't think between these two, they have enough for a full book. Their story could have been told in a novella.
I DO like Adam and Emmaline is funny but between the two, it just didn't hit.
July 5, 2019
It’s 1873, a time when honor, dignity and family meant everything. Neighbors and friends meant life itself. When help was needed, no matter what, someone would step up and help. That’s the life of Adam Gentry as the oldest son, heir to Paradise Stables in Virginia and respected part of the community. When Emmaline Somerset, a gal he had known most of his life, needed help, it was Adam that stepped up. I absolutely loved this story-line and smiled, cried and read every word written by Ms. Bush, the author. Thanks for a wonderful book!
July 14, 2019
The H is grieving the loss of his fiance, the h is grieving the loss of her innocence and she's in trouble. They have MOC because he is a kind and compassionate man, determined to have a caring relationship with her. She's not nearly so nice, and while she has reasons, she continues to be selfish and self absorbed until the end of the book. Very unpleasant character and I struggled to finish due to the overly wordy writing style tedious due to the amount of 'telling'.
January 25, 2020
A marriage of convenience
A young lady needs to be rescued she is pregnant without a husband a man who feels he will never love again because he’s lost his loving father’s life defines he will marry and save this woman neither of these two people ever envisioned any love possibly respect and light but never love how long could they be
A young lady needs to be rescued she is pregnant without a husband a man who feels he will never love again because he’s lost his loving father’s life defines he will marry and save this woman neither of these two people ever envisioned any love possibly respect and light but never love how long could they be
October 10, 2021
A wonderful historic romantic western!
A delightful historic romantic novel that tells such a wonderful story. The characters were very interesting and very good together. I do like to read about strong intelligent women and men. These certainly are good examples of that, thank you, Jack.
A delightful historic romantic novel that tells such a wonderful story. The characters were very interesting and very good together. I do like to read about strong intelligent women and men. These certainly are good examples of that, thank you, Jack.
January 24, 2020
Nicely
Written. Quick read. I started with this book and was able to enjoy the story. I'll now to back and read book one through three. Was disappointed with the few spots of foul language..
Written. Quick read. I started with this book and was able to enjoy the story. I'll now to back and read book one through three. Was disappointed with the few spots of foul language..
January 30, 2019
Great ending to the series. I am glad that Adam’s story was told. 3.5 stars.
September 25, 2021
The End
This marks the end of a great series. It was great and I am sure I will read it again at some point.
This marks the end of a great series. It was great and I am sure I will read it again at some point.
March 27, 2023
Fantastic story.
I fell in love with all the characters in this series. How Adam proposed to Emma line because of her situation and how it all turns out is amazing.
I fell in love with all the characters in this series. How Adam proposed to Emma line because of her situation and how it all turns out is amazing.
March 31, 2023
I enjoyed reading
I enjoyed reading this book. It kept me interested and flowed nicely. The story had some elements that were not so overused so as it was refreshing
I enjoyed reading this book. It kept me interested and flowed nicely. The story had some elements that were not so overused so as it was refreshing
April 16, 2023
I did not put this book down! Refreshing to read a book with an excellent story and no profanity.
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