"The most precious gems are forged from pressure. God brings beauty from adversity, when you let Him."
Another winner from Kristi Ann Hunter. It boggles my mind how deftly and beautifully Ms. Hunter has portrayed grace and forgiveness while dealing with a sensitive and disturbing topic plaguing the darker side of Regency aristocracy's glitz and glamour. The settings of London and Marlborough are breath-taking and wonderfully descriptive; the story is well-written; the plot is intricately detailed and well-paced; the dialogue is fantastically amusing and witty; the characters are so lovable despite their faults and flaws; and the thread of faith, grace, and mercy is strong throughout the book. Anyone who loves Regency romance with fun twists and turns to the plot and a swoon-worthy hero would absolutely love this book.
Graham is a privileged son of an earl who is bored out of his mind. He, unlike so many of his peers, has a set of parents who dote on each and dote on him. He has never had hardship in his life and he knows it. Despite his privileged station in life, Graham is easy-going, down-to-earth, tender-hearted, oh-so-lovely, and truly a gentleman. When his world collides with Kit's, he has the opportunity to shake himself out of his boredom and actually do something meaningful with his life. Kit is such a broken soul, riddled with guilt and shame. She's only focused on one thing until Graham comes knocking on her door - literally and emotionally. Graham and Kit's story shows how God can use individuals to touch multitude of lives for the better.
I didn't read the prequel novella (A Search for Refuge) but that didn't hinder my enjoyment of this book and this can definitely be read as a stand-alone. I have a long ways to wait for book #2 (A Return of Devotion) since it's slotted to be released in early 2019..... please write faster, Ms. Hunter!
I received this book from the author and Baker Publishing Group and was under no obligation to post a review. All opinions expressed are solely my own and subjective.
