Publisher Description
For Hudson, the newly titled Viscount Stildon, moving to England from India where he was born and raised was already an arduous enough endeavor. When he learns the fate of the racing empire he inherited along with his title depends upon him getting in the good graces of another stable owner, he’s even more at a loss.
The stable at the neighboring estate has been Miss Bianca Snowley’s refuge for years, and when a strange man appears to be stealing the horses, she jumps to their protection without a second thought. Upon learning Hudson is actually the new owner, she can’t help but be intrigued by the area’s newest eligible bachelor.
Any thought of romance is quickly set aside, however, when Hudson proposes they work together to secure suitable spouses for each other. As their friendship grows, Hudson and Bianca begin to reconsider what they truly want in life. But will societal expectations and the weight of their responsibilities keep them from pursuing their true desires?
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My Review:
Kristi Ann Hunter chose an interesting setting for this story among the country manors in England. The main character, Bianca, was not a typical Regency young lady whose life revolved around parties and balls. She decides that since her parents are making it clear that she has to marry, she’ll pick a spouse who has an excellent stable of horses, and not necessarily pick a husband to climb further up the social scale in England. Hudson has recently moved from India to England to assume his new title of Lord Stilton. He quickly realizes that he needs someone to guide him through the social season, and Bianca is happy to do that as long as she can ride his horses. As the two work together to find each other an acceptable spouse, they find themselves drawn towards each other.
Somehow, though, I didn’t fall in love with the two main characters the way that I have in every other book by this author. I’m not sure why. Their part of the story seemed to move a bit slow. However, there’s another character in this book that did capture my interest, and I was disappointed that the book was not focused on him. Aaron’s family background and his friends were the most interesting part of this book for me. I’m sure this author has more in store for him, and I’ll be looking forward to reading more about him.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
An award-winning author of Regency romances, Kristi Ann Hunter graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in Computer Science but always knew she wanted to write. She’s finally living that dream as she writes fun, witty takes on life, love, and faith from her corner desk in Georgia where she lives with her husband and three children. Find her online at www.kristiannhunter.com.