I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is a second chance romance. Generally I’m not a huge fan of second chance romances because the reasonings behind screwing up the “first chance” are often what I would consider lame and avoidable. However in this case our hero is needed by his country to go off to war and is gone for a long time - so understandable.
This is also a scarred/wounded/injured hero trope which is one of my favorites because I love the whole - oh I’m so (something negative) how could anyone ever love me? And then yes but she sees your inner value and does love you and - HEA. However in this book his inner monologue pity party was a little more extensive than I feel was strictly necessary.
So a surprising book all around in that my less favorite trope worked and my favorite trope didn’t work quite as well. But all in all a solid regency romance featuring a widow with baby taking place largely at the country estate which I always find fun. There are several humorous moments and I love how independent the ladies are. There is some focus towards then end on post combat ptsd and the value of finding support and acceptance through communicating with others of similar experience. I felt this could have been expanded upon but was glad it was mentioned because many do not address this topic. Love the cover.
Open door, medium-lower steam. Trigger warnings, combat ptsd, black mail, combat injury. Deceptive first husband.
4/5
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