This author is new to me, and I am impressed with the author's writing skills. In this novel, Lucas Walsh, one of the "Gentlemen of War," comes back from the fighting with Napoleon to find his sister, Genevieve, helping her best friend avoid a horrible marriage. Lucas, because his older brother is busy with estate business elsewhere, assumes responsibility for his three younger sisters.
Lady Helena Webster's father has demanded that she marry Lord Foxton, whom she finds utterly repulsive. She does not understand the reason for his insistence, because her parents had always assured her that she could wait for a love match. When things come to a head (Lord Foxton tells Helena that they will be married soon), she runs to Genevieve's house and hides. It doesn't take long for Lucas to realize there is someone extra in the house. When he finds out the story, he assures Helena that she can stay.
This is a promising series with lots of twists and turns. I found it difficult to believe that Lucas could fall in love with Helena in such a short time, less than three weeks. Otherwise, the plot moved smoothly, and the characters were interesting. This is a nice setup for the remaining three stories.
Gentlemen of War
** 1. Lucas (2024)
2. Hunter (2024)
3. Zachary (2024)
4. Jaxon (2025)
Lady Helena Webster's father has demanded that she marry Lord Foxton, whom she finds utterly repulsive. She does not understand the reason for his insistence, because her parents had always assured her that she could wait for a love match. When things come to a head (Lord Foxton tells Helena that they will be married soon), she runs to Genevieve's house and hides. It doesn't take long for Lucas to realize there is someone extra in the house. When he finds out the story, he assures Helena that she can stay.
This is a promising series with lots of twists and turns. I found it difficult to believe that Lucas could fall in love with Helena in such a short time, less than three weeks. Otherwise, the plot moved smoothly, and the characters were interesting. This is a nice setup for the remaining three stories.
Gentlemen of War
** 1. Lucas (2024)
2. Hunter (2024)
3. Zachary (2024)
4. Jaxon (2025)