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A Lord for All Seasons #3
A Forgotten Fall
All she's ever wanted is freedom, challenge, and adventure. But the longer she spends with the wounded soldier from her past the more she realizes she might just want him.
Francesca Templeworth has never met a man that didn’t somehow disappoint her. While other girls her age dreamed of love and romance and marriage, she wanted adventure and challenges and freedom.
No man has ever held her interest. No man but Adam Fairchild, who’d gone off to war and had never come back.
Adam Fairchild has spent years running from the demons he encountered on the battlefield of war, from a past that he no longer remembers, and a present reality that feels too heavy a burden to carry. Returning to Halton he hopes to find a safe haven. What he finds instead is Francesca Templeworth, a pretty girl with a sharp wit who’s turned into a beautiful woman with a smart mouth.
All Adam wants is to hide himself away, miserable in the darkness. But he didn’t count on the most stubborn woman in all of Christendom insisting on dragging him back into the light.
Francesca can’t fight her attraction to Adam any more than Adam can fight is own to her. But until he learns to let go of the past, what hope do they have of a future together?
Adam is the one man she’s never forgotten. But the question is, will he let himself fall?
Francesca Templeworth has never met a man that didn’t somehow disappoint her. While other girls her age dreamed of love and romance and marriage, she wanted adventure and challenges and freedom.
No man has ever held her interest. No man but Adam Fairchild, who’d gone off to war and had never come back.
Adam Fairchild has spent years running from the demons he encountered on the battlefield of war, from a past that he no longer remembers, and a present reality that feels too heavy a burden to carry. Returning to Halton he hopes to find a safe haven. What he finds instead is Francesca Templeworth, a pretty girl with a sharp wit who’s turned into a beautiful woman with a smart mouth.
All Adam wants is to hide himself away, miserable in the darkness. But he didn’t count on the most stubborn woman in all of Christendom insisting on dragging him back into the light.
Francesca can’t fight her attraction to Adam any more than Adam can fight is own to her. But until he learns to let go of the past, what hope do they have of a future together?
Adam is the one man she’s never forgotten. But the question is, will he let himself fall?
194 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 16, 2022
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Nadine Millard
79 books237 followersHey everyone!
I'm Nadine, a writer from County Laois in Ireland.
I’ve been writing historical romance since March 2014 and have no plans to stop!
While my heart belongs to Regency, there are a lot of other genres and ideas fluttering around in my brain so who knows what will happen next?!
When I'm not writing I can be found scurrying around after my three children. Or my dog. Or my cat.
I have a brilliant family and wonderful friends who are ever patient and supportive of me.
I'm sometimes asked where my inspiration comes from. I guess it's from everywhere! I love my gorgeous husband to distraction so that helps! I think I also put a little bit of people I know into my characters...so if you know me and you recognize someone... ;)
Have an ever so mild obsession with Jane Austen and have properly researched time machines in case there's one who could take me back to 1800s. Spoiler alert: there isn’t one. My brain might be odd but it's a pretty fun place to be at times!
My writing really took off when my youngest started preschool. So now, while my children are being taken care of by teachers, my characters are being taken care of by me!
To be fair though, I can quite regularly be found at 2am glued to the laptop when I get an idea!
I'm Nadine, a writer from County Laois in Ireland.
I’ve been writing historical romance since March 2014 and have no plans to stop!
While my heart belongs to Regency, there are a lot of other genres and ideas fluttering around in my brain so who knows what will happen next?!
When I'm not writing I can be found scurrying around after my three children. Or my dog. Or my cat.
I have a brilliant family and wonderful friends who are ever patient and supportive of me.
I'm sometimes asked where my inspiration comes from. I guess it's from everywhere! I love my gorgeous husband to distraction so that helps! I think I also put a little bit of people I know into my characters...so if you know me and you recognize someone... ;)
Have an ever so mild obsession with Jane Austen and have properly researched time machines in case there's one who could take me back to 1800s. Spoiler alert: there isn’t one. My brain might be odd but it's a pretty fun place to be at times!
My writing really took off when my youngest started preschool. So now, while my children are being taken care of by teachers, my characters are being taken care of by me!
To be fair though, I can quite regularly be found at 2am glued to the laptop when I get an idea!
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February 2, 2023
Rating: 3.5/5.0
A truly sorrowful, historical romance that definitely exhibits all the emotions!
Read full review in the 2023 February issue of InD'tale Magazine.
A truly sorrowful, historical romance that definitely exhibits all the emotions!
Read full review in the 2023 February issue of InD'tale Magazine.
September 23, 2022
Got an Arc of A Forgotten Fall from Netgalley . I must confess I almost request this one since l didn't care for the cover, but after reading the summary l decided to give it a chance. I'm so glad I did! I really enjoyed it, and it might turn out as my favourite read this month.
Since I hadn't read any of the previous ones I felt a bit lost in the first chapter, but quickly sorted things out after that.
I liked how the relationship between Francesca and Adam developed, if anything I wouldn't have minded a bit more of a slow burn, mainly so the book could be a little longer. I've read quite a few books in this genre recently where I feel like things went too quickly, but was grateful to see at least a few time jumps in this one.
As always I a sucker for banter and strong willed heroines, and Francesca is definitely that. Adam's emotional baggage after the war added layers to his story that I appreciated. He wasn't presented as grumpy just for the sake of it.
While I doubt this story can be considered historically accurate I actually think my main gripe with this books was that I didn't care for Francesca's name being shortened to Cheska. I don't know why, maybe because it kind of sounds like biscuit in my language.
All in all I really enjoyed this book, and will see if I can find the other books in the series as well.
Since I hadn't read any of the previous ones I felt a bit lost in the first chapter, but quickly sorted things out after that.
I liked how the relationship between Francesca and Adam developed, if anything I wouldn't have minded a bit more of a slow burn, mainly so the book could be a little longer. I've read quite a few books in this genre recently where I feel like things went too quickly, but was grateful to see at least a few time jumps in this one.
As always I a sucker for banter and strong willed heroines, and Francesca is definitely that. Adam's emotional baggage after the war added layers to his story that I appreciated. He wasn't presented as grumpy just for the sake of it.
While I doubt this story can be considered historically accurate I actually think my main gripe with this books was that I didn't care for Francesca's name being shortened to Cheska. I don't know why, maybe because it kind of sounds like biscuit in my language.
All in all I really enjoyed this book, and will see if I can find the other books in the series as well.
September 29, 2022
4.5 STARS
I always enjoy when we are first introduced to a couple when they are younger. The h has always had a thing for the H, but he liked one of her sisters. Even though his heart was somewhat engaged elsewhere, he always made the h feel special.
Fast forward and life hasn't been kind to the H. He has not only lost those he loved but was injured in the war and has forgotten somethings due to a head injury. The banter in this story is top beyond funny and endeared the H/h to me even more. His reason for holding himself back from the h was believable and it was touching how she helped him. heal.
Many pitfalls to get to their HEA but the journey was worth it. I can't wait to get the story of the young sister and hope she is paired with the Duke. I've read the other two stories of the series and this is a stand alone. But, you will want to catch up with the two older sisters and read their journey.
Lovemaking outside of marriage - heat level 5 out of 5 the first two times, then drops to 3 out of 5 for the rest. I felt a connection to this couple so it was descriptive but filled with love and passion.
No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA, romantic and steam. I can't improve on the blurb, just giving you some tidbits to decide to read this story and series. (ljb)
I always enjoy when we are first introduced to a couple when they are younger. The h has always had a thing for the H, but he liked one of her sisters. Even though his heart was somewhat engaged elsewhere, he always made the h feel special.
Fast forward and life hasn't been kind to the H. He has not only lost those he loved but was injured in the war and has forgotten somethings due to a head injury. The banter in this story is top beyond funny and endeared the H/h to me even more. His reason for holding himself back from the h was believable and it was touching how she helped him. heal.
Many pitfalls to get to their HEA but the journey was worth it. I can't wait to get the story of the young sister and hope she is paired with the Duke. I've read the other two stories of the series and this is a stand alone. But, you will want to catch up with the two older sisters and read their journey.
Lovemaking outside of marriage - heat level 5 out of 5 the first two times, then drops to 3 out of 5 for the rest. I felt a connection to this couple so it was descriptive but filled with love and passion.
No cheating, no cliffhanger, HEA, romantic and steam. I can't improve on the blurb, just giving you some tidbits to decide to read this story and series. (ljb)
October 2, 2022
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher, via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.
Everyone who knows Francesca Templeton knows that she is adamant she won't marry. But, she's keeping a secret. Since she was young, she's harboured a crush on Adam Fairchild, the son of a neighbouring nobleman, who heads off to war and hasn't been seen from since. Presumed dead, when Adam arrives home, now the Marquess, he's forgotten just about everyone, but he remembers his 'Sunshine', particularly when Cheska refuses to let him wallow in this suffering. After an accident means that Cheska has to stay at his estate for a few weeks, both allow they high walls to crumble, and soon the attraction is too much to fight. But Adam is scarred by his past, and he feels that Francesca deserves someone less broken, less problematic as he. However, Cheska has other ideas, and Adam needs to realise that when she puts her mind to something, she's bound to succeed.
Again, every book in the series is better than the last. Cheska's story was one I was really looking forward to, and the fact that her romance was with someone from her past, was perfect for the Cheska we knew. She was headstrong, intelligent, and driven, but she hid her tendre for Adam from her nearest and dearest, but the Templeton sisters are nothing if not nosy, and they can see clearly what Adam and Cheska try to hide. Now that Gideon and Christian are fully fledged members of the family, they see themselves as brothers to Cheska, and what to protect her, but she knows best, and she won't let anyone, not least Adam, keep them apart. Adam was someone I really felt for. What he witnessed and experienced at war had changed him, and his trauma was something he couldn't see himself overcoming. When he hurts Cheska during a PTSD episode, he couldn't forgive himself, but Cheska prevailed, and slowly, Adam's demons were released, and he could see a way forward for the first time since he woke up from his injuries. Now, I just can't wait for Sophia's story, and I think that the friend Adam mentioned as also being horse mad may be her future husband!
Everyone who knows Francesca Templeton knows that she is adamant she won't marry. But, she's keeping a secret. Since she was young, she's harboured a crush on Adam Fairchild, the son of a neighbouring nobleman, who heads off to war and hasn't been seen from since. Presumed dead, when Adam arrives home, now the Marquess, he's forgotten just about everyone, but he remembers his 'Sunshine', particularly when Cheska refuses to let him wallow in this suffering. After an accident means that Cheska has to stay at his estate for a few weeks, both allow they high walls to crumble, and soon the attraction is too much to fight. But Adam is scarred by his past, and he feels that Francesca deserves someone less broken, less problematic as he. However, Cheska has other ideas, and Adam needs to realise that when she puts her mind to something, she's bound to succeed.
Again, every book in the series is better than the last. Cheska's story was one I was really looking forward to, and the fact that her romance was with someone from her past, was perfect for the Cheska we knew. She was headstrong, intelligent, and driven, but she hid her tendre for Adam from her nearest and dearest, but the Templeton sisters are nothing if not nosy, and they can see clearly what Adam and Cheska try to hide. Now that Gideon and Christian are fully fledged members of the family, they see themselves as brothers to Cheska, and what to protect her, but she knows best, and she won't let anyone, not least Adam, keep them apart. Adam was someone I really felt for. What he witnessed and experienced at war had changed him, and his trauma was something he couldn't see himself overcoming. When he hurts Cheska during a PTSD episode, he couldn't forgive himself, but Cheska prevailed, and slowly, Adam's demons were released, and he could see a way forward for the first time since he woke up from his injuries. Now, I just can't wait for Sophia's story, and I think that the friend Adam mentioned as also being horse mad may be her future husband!
September 15, 2022
Francesca Templeworth has never met a man that didn’t somehow disappoint her. No man has ever held her interest. No man but Adam Fairchild, who’d gone off to war and had never come back. Adam Fairchild has spent years running from the demons he encountered on the battlefield of war, from a past that he no longer remembers, and a present reality that feels too heavy a burden to carry. Returning to Halton he hopes to find a safe haven. What he finds instead is Francesca Templeworth, a pretty girl with a sharp wit who’s turned into a beautiful woman with a smart mouth. All Adam wants is to hide himself away, miserable in the darkness. But he didn’t count on the most stubborn woman in all of Christendom insisting on dragging him back into the light.
Cheska is the third Templeworth sister to find love & it was an absolute delight. Adam & Cheska had been friends before he went to the Napoleonic wars, he’s the second son of a marquis but after the deaths of his older brother & father he now holds the title. I loved how his Sunshine brought him out of the darkness & gave him joy in his life. A well written book with strong characters & a lovely mix of joy, sorrow, light & darkness. I loved how the author mixed tragedy & humour, which made for an engrossing read
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
Cheska is the third Templeworth sister to find love & it was an absolute delight. Adam & Cheska had been friends before he went to the Napoleonic wars, he’s the second son of a marquis but after the deaths of his older brother & father he now holds the title. I loved how his Sunshine brought him out of the darkness & gave him joy in his life. A well written book with strong characters & a lovely mix of joy, sorrow, light & darkness. I loved how the author mixed tragedy & humour, which made for an engrossing read
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
October 10, 2022
This is book 3 of the series, A Lord for all Seasons. It has been a captivating series so far and this latest addition also did not disappoint. You can probably read this as a standalone, but in my opinion the books are best read and enjoyed in order. Francesca Templeton is a sharp-witted and strong-willed girl and has no intention of marrying. No man seems to interest her enough to even consider it. No man except for Adam Fairchild. She has had a secret crush on him since she was a young girl. He was her neighbor who had gone off to war and hadn't been heard or seen from since. Now the Marquess, Adam arrives home, not having any memory of his past life, but Francesca's light inevitably shines through to him. As a result of an accident, Francesca must stay in Adam's home, and as they spend more time together, the feelings of attraction grow stronger for both. But Adam is too scarred from what he has gone through and doesn't believe he is good enough for her and that she deserves someone better. To Francesca, there is no one better than Adam and she won't stop fighting for him until he sees that for himself.
I was pulled in to the story from the start and hooked till the end. A lovely addition to the series!
I received a complimentary copy from Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.
I was pulled in to the story from the start and hooked till the end. A lovely addition to the series!
I received a complimentary copy from Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.
September 18, 2022
*I received a free ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review*
This is only the second book in the series that I have read, but I am completely in love with these sisters already! Francesca's hot temper was a little too much at times, but I forgive her for that because it was so refreshing to see a woman be allowed to get angry (and it showed that she was no pushover). I think she pushed Adam just enough to get him out of his shell and to embrace living again. And he was definitely worth the effort. I loved these two characters together. The interactions between the sisters are so funny at times I found myself laughing out loud (especially Sophia's obsession with Adam's horse - sidenote, I am really looking forward to Sophia's story). I also really liked that Francesca's brothers-in-law were watching out for her and showed her that even though her parents may not be the best that she does have people who love her have her back. If you love a bit of squabbling sisters mixed in with your romance you will love these books!
This is only the second book in the series that I have read, but I am completely in love with these sisters already! Francesca's hot temper was a little too much at times, but I forgive her for that because it was so refreshing to see a woman be allowed to get angry (and it showed that she was no pushover). I think she pushed Adam just enough to get him out of his shell and to embrace living again. And he was definitely worth the effort. I loved these two characters together. The interactions between the sisters are so funny at times I found myself laughing out loud (especially Sophia's obsession with Adam's horse - sidenote, I am really looking forward to Sophia's story). I also really liked that Francesca's brothers-in-law were watching out for her and showed her that even though her parents may not be the best that she does have people who love her have her back. If you love a bit of squabbling sisters mixed in with your romance you will love these books!
September 18, 2022
The Templeworth girls are definitely mistresses of their own fate. Adam Fairchild has always owned a piece of Francesca's heart. He lost his older brother in the war, his father dies soon after and leaves him as the heir. Eight years after the war with Napoleon is over, he finally returns to Haywood Manor, suffering from his own injuries. With nightmares and some memory loss, he struggles to be the man he was. Cheska sees the man she remembers still inside and will prove that together he will find peace.
Always entertaining with the Templeworth sisters!
Heat level 4
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
Always entertaining with the Templeworth sisters!
Heat level 4
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
December 12, 2022
I simply love this series! What can one say about the Templeton Sisters - irrepressible, hilarious, intelligent, absolutely enviable. Although the subject matter in this book was dark, Ms. Nadine, treats it with a gentle, realistic hand. She finds a way to shine a light through the darkness with her main characters, Cheska, aka Sunshine & Adam, PTSD. There is a fair amount of hilarity throughout. Can’t wait for book 4 but will be sad to say goodbye to the Templetons.
July 7, 2024
I LOVE the stories in this series. I’m not sure how these girls got their spunk but I love it. For me, I could do without the sex explanations and originally gave the previous books 3 stars instead of 4 because of it but after reading them, I keep thinking of things the girls said and that is odd for me since I read/listen to so many books per week, so went back and changed them to 4 star. I am not prudish, just like to use my own imagination. (:
September 25, 2022
A Forgotten Fall
This was about Francesca, the third oldest sister. Adam had just returned from the war, damaged and suffering mentally from all of it. “Sunshine” as Adam called her, came to his home and decided he needed healing, and she set about trying. So much, just enjoy their story.
This was about Francesca, the third oldest sister. Adam had just returned from the war, damaged and suffering mentally from all of it. “Sunshine” as Adam called her, came to his home and decided he needed healing, and she set about trying. So much, just enjoy their story.
September 26, 2022
Nadine has done it again. She has a way of capturing her characters in such a real way. I love the chemistry between and Adam and Francesca and wow was there some fantastic moments! I definitely burned the midnight oil to read this. So worth it.
February 25, 2023
Chaska and Adam are fantastic
The main characters are strong with many nuances and their relationship develops beautifully over the story. Characters from earlier stories definitely add to the richness of the story.
The main characters are strong with many nuances and their relationship develops beautifully over the story. Characters from earlier stories definitely add to the richness of the story.
June 14, 2023
Excellent.
Another excellent novel in the series.
I laughed a lot during this novel but I cried when Adam faced one of his “demons”… (bad memories).
Well worth reading this series in order.
Another excellent novel in the series.
I laughed a lot during this novel but I cried when Adam faced one of his “demons”… (bad memories).
Well worth reading this series in order.
September 16, 2024
Brilliant
This, the third book in the series, is another great read.
Fast paced and entertaining from start to finish, after reading book 1 I had to buy the rest of the series and can't wait to start book 4 now
This, the third book in the series, is another great read.
Fast paced and entertaining from start to finish, after reading book 1 I had to buy the rest of the series and can't wait to start book 4 now
September 19, 2022
Darkness becomes Sunshine
Loved thIs crazy family. Their love for each other and the husbands made the book very fascinating. Adam's post traumatic stress was Delhi by Cheska
Loved thIs crazy family. Their love for each other and the husbands made the book very fascinating. Adam's post traumatic stress was Delhi by Cheska
September 25, 2022
Excellent
Oh, this is a wonderful story. I have enjoyed reading about the sisters and can't wait to read about Sophie
Oh, this is a wonderful story. I have enjoyed reading about the sisters and can't wait to read about Sophie
October 24, 2022
A forgotten fall
I love the book. Wish I could have read book 1 first. Looking forward o reading Sophia story. Hope I can found more books by this author
I love the book. Wish I could have read book 1 first. Looking forward o reading Sophia story. Hope I can found more books by this author
March 3, 2025
Francesca (3rd sister) gets her chance for romance with her child hood crush Adam who returns from war a broken man suffering from PTSD and now finding himself in a position he never thought he would be in as the Marquess (he was the second son he was never supposed to have this responsibility that was for his elder brother).
*possible spoiler*
I thought this book was good for the most part even if it is unbelievable that Francesca as a single lady would be left to recover from an accident at our leading man's house with only her younger sister as a chaperone (she's more interested in being out with the horses than paying attention to anything happening in the house).
Some LOL moments in this book I have enjoyed this series overall wrote more about this on my blog:
https://elbyslibrary.blogspot.com/202...
*historical romance *some spice *PTSD from war, some discussions of battle scenes and death in battle *Soldier/Military * friends --> lovers
*possible spoiler*
I thought this book was good for the most part even if it is unbelievable that Francesca as a single lady would be left to recover from an accident at our leading man's house with only her younger sister as a chaperone (she's more interested in being out with the horses than paying attention to anything happening in the house).
Some LOL moments in this book I have enjoyed this series overall wrote more about this on my blog:
https://elbyslibrary.blogspot.com/202...
*historical romance *some spice *PTSD from war, some discussions of battle scenes and death in battle *Soldier/Military * friends --> lovers
September 16, 2022
Sunshine and darkness, sorrow and joy, and tragedy and comedy make up this entertaining and enjoyable romance. Adam Fairchild is battling on two fronts, the one being his head injury and loss of memory and the other nightmares of the devastation of war. Francesca has been in love with Adam since she was a young girl, but with stiff competition from her siblings, she has a hard time being noticed. However, with the absurd and sometimes out-of-control behavior of the Templeworth girls and their ambitious mother, one cannot help but laugh. Certainly, whenever Adam's demons come to haunt, stories of the sisters' past escapades become a distraction from the noise of battle and the smell of death. Fearful of letting Francesca into his life, Adam tries to keep his distance, but the Templeworths are a force to be reckoned with and leave him no place to hide and wallow in his sorrow. When he needs her most, Francesca braves everything to be at his side, proving that she is more than a match for him. Although this well-written novel is part of a series, it is a standalone and comes to a delightful and humorous conclusion. I received a copy of this book as a gift through Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.
September 11, 2022
Francesca Templeworth is a young woman who knows she is just as intelligent and capable as any man. She longs for adventure and to do something more meaningful with her life than just marry and have children. With the assistance of her sisters there is plenty of opportunity to hide those adventures from family who don't understand.
Adam Fairchild suffered greatly through the war and continues to suffer with the after effects. The title he never expected to inherit holds nothing but duty for him.
This historical romance is very emotional but also amusing. The sisters that this series highlights are all very different personalities. This heroine is my favourite so far. Our tortured hero needs a no nonsense heroine more than the false pity that society try to foist on him.
You don't need to have read the other books in the series to enjoy this one but it is easier to understand the various personalities if you have.
A very enjoyable read.
Adam Fairchild suffered greatly through the war and continues to suffer with the after effects. The title he never expected to inherit holds nothing but duty for him.
This historical romance is very emotional but also amusing. The sisters that this series highlights are all very different personalities. This heroine is my favourite so far. Our tortured hero needs a no nonsense heroine more than the false pity that society try to foist on him.
You don't need to have read the other books in the series to enjoy this one but it is easier to understand the various personalities if you have.
A very enjoyable read.
September 11, 2022
Missing presumed dead. It has taken years for Adam Fairchild, Lord Heywood to return to Halton; PTSD and guilt over the deaths of his older brother, father and the men he was responsible for, have kept him far away from England. When he eventually returns to London, a need to get away from people and constant invitations he has no intention of accepting, sends him to his property at Halton. Here people will leave him alone, won’t they? He doesn’t however reckon on the stubbornness and persistence of Francesca Templeworth and her crazy family!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
September 15, 2022
A lovely story of an ex soldier suffering from his experiences in the war and the loss of friends and comrades now known as PTSD. The love of a good woman turns out to be all he needs to help him begin to heal. I can't wait for Sophie's story next. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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