REBECCA'S REVIEW:
"How easy it was to have a heart of stone in this life. To bury oneself in noble pursuits and yet risk losing connection with those we loved."
Being the daughter of the parish vicar in a small English village, Bridget Littleton often went through the motions of her faith while falling headlong into her unbridled appreciation for history and antiquities, so it was no surprise that the discovery of an ancient mosaic tile in a neighboring field stoked her undivided attention. The wonder of it all began to dim when Lord Rafe Hawthorn suddenly appears to revitalize his family's estate, which may, or may not include the property in question.
It doesn't take long for the war-wizened captain and his impetuous neighbor to stubbornly vocalize differences of opinions while slowly discovering that they share many things in common. As danger encroaches and redemption is tested, can the Bridget and Rafe accept the fact that God never intended for them to fight life's battles alone.
A lovely setting with nuggets of history spun nicely into the fabric of a most engaging story!
*I purchased a copy and was under no obligation to provide a positive review.
BackCover Blurb:
She wants to uncover the past. He wishes to build a future. In this
Regency romance set in rolling hills of West Sussex, two opposing wills
discover their fate may lie in the common ground.
Miss Bridget
Littleton’s passion for history and antiquities defies most social
conventions, even in her small village nestled in the beautiful English
countryside. When a local farmer discovers an elaborate mosaic buried in
his field, Bridget dreams of making a name and future for herself by
excavating the Roman ruins. Unfortunately, her quest puts her at odds
with the ambitious new lord who recently inherited the title and
Hawthorn Abbey from his estranged uncle.
Recovering from wounds
of both body and spirit, Captain Rafe Hawthorn is intent on restoring
his long-neglected ancestral home. His plans to rebuild the abbey’s once
thriving orchards require a road that will pass straight through
Bridget’s potential trove of artifacts. He will not—cannot—fail again,
even if he is moved by Bridget and her passion.
Yet this impasse
might not be their greatest obstacle. A natural disaster and a series of
suspicious accidents threaten both their plans, along with the
livelihood of the nearby villagers dependent on their success. With
their dreams in the balance, Bridget and Rafe must work together to fend
off an unexpected enemy that may prove more dangerous than either could
have imagined.
-Sweet Regency romance filled with hope, faith, and an enemies-to-lovers dynamic
-Historical fiction that’s perfect for fans of Julie Klassen, Sarah Ladd, or Abigail Wilson
-Includes discussion questions for book clubs
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