Sophie Reads YA: 2023

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Stacking the Shelves: December 30th 2023

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Amalie Howard

Waiting On Wednesday: Any Duke in a Storm (Daring Dukes #4) by Amalie Howard

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ARC Review: A Love For All Time (Men of Valor #1) by Laura Landon

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A Love For All Time
Series: Men of Valor #1
Author: Laura Landon
Published March 24th 2022 by Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.

Goodreads Synopsis
A built-in family is not what Lady Cassandra Worth intended to take on, especially after having sworn never to marry again. But that is what the reckless, destitute special agent for the crown Colonel Quinten Beckham offers.

When he inherited the title Earl of Rosemont, he was left not only a rundown estate and a mountain of debts, but his brother’s two young children. Now he must find a way to raise his two nieces, keep his estate afloat, and continue his dangerous undercover work.

The only way he can see to manage it is for Lady Cassandra to accept his proposal. But can he keep her from falling in love with him, so her heart doesn’t break when he leaves her a widow?
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Review
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.

When he accidentally knocks down a lady during a rainy night, Lord Quinten Beckham, Earl of Rosemont, finds he can't drag himself away from her side. Lady Cassandra Worth doesn't blame anyone but herself for the accident, and she never expected she would be attracted to a man again after being jilted at the altar, but Quinn incites something like never before. He is a military man, who recently inherited his late brother's title, and guardianship of his young nieces. Quinn has also found himself in a lot of debt, and he'll need to sell off much of the estate if he wants to remain afloat. So when Cassandra's grandmother says she will cover all the debts, and more, if he marries her granddaughter, Quinn begrudgingly agrees, though only if Cassandra approves the match. Neither expected to marry, and definitely not to find love, but will Quinn be able to give up his work in order to keep his family?

This was such a lovely book, that I actually read it all in one setting. Quinten had never expected to be earl, but his brother and sister in law recently died, leaving him with the title, the estate, and guardianship of his two young nieces. He's too focused on his military work, and his espionage too, and marrying has never been something he thought he'd do, because of the risks he tasks. But because of the debts the title had racked up, he knew he needed to do something major, and marrying Cassandra was his plan. But as he spent time with her, though not a 'true' marriage to begin with, and saw her as a mother figure to the small girls, he fell for her, as she fell for him too. I loved how protective he was over his loved ones, especially when Cassandra didn't take care of herself as he wishes she would. They had some really sweet moments, and the last few chapters took a turn I was not expecting. I do hope we get to see the other books in the series, as I'm sure it's supposed to be a trilogy, but book 2 and 3 haven't been released yet!

Dates Read:
June 8, 2023

Rating
3 Stars