Helena needed a hero; Justin needed a wife
Helena Reynolds arrives in Devon in answer to a matrimonial advertisement placed by Justin Thornhill. Thornhill takes one look at the quiet, beautiful Helena and immediately realizes 2 things – 1) she’s hiding something and 2) she’s too good for him. Try as he might, Justin is unable to scare Helena off and they are married.
Helena, a gently born woman of five and twenty has answered Justin’s advertisement in hopes of finding someone kind, strong and, above all, willing to protect her. Despite their rough start, Helena knows that Justin is the man that she is looking for and decides to put herself in his capable hands.
Justin, an ex-soldier who has returned from India after suffering horribly as a captive, has spent the past 3 years avenging wrongs and improving his position in life. After returning from India, Justin acquired Greyfriar Abbey, a rundown and remote estate on the cliffs in Devon. His hope is that the woman who answers his advertisement will be willing to share this isolated life with him – and occasionally, warm his bed.
As Helena’s secrets come to light, Justin does as he’s promised and protects her both from her tormentors and from herself.
This was a very well-written and enjoyable Victorian romance. The characters were interesting and each have their own story waiting to be told. I will be looking for the next book in the Parish Orphans of Devon series.
Rating: 4 Stars
* This review is based on an Advanced Readers Copy received courtesy of NetGalley, Perfectly Proper Press and Mimi Matthews
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