ARC Review: A Mistletoe Vow to Lord Lovell by Joanna Johnson
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Series: None
Author: Joanna Johnson
Published October 1st 2020 by Mills & Boon Historical
Goodreads Synopsis
Will their vows last a lifetime...not just for Christmas?
Abandoned by her husband, and society because her father was a slave, Honora Blake will never rely on anyone again. Until dashing Lord Lovell breaks the news that she is a widow -- and penniless -- and insists she spend Christmas with him and his pregnant ward. Beneath the mistletoe, passion flares between Honora and Isaac. Then childbirth places his ward's life in jeopardy, and these strangers suddenly face marriage to protect the baby!
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Review
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.
Finding herself widowed was not a surprise to Honora Blake, but being woken up by the handsome Lord Lovell breaking into her home to find her and tell her definitely was. Her husband was useless and abandoned her almost as soon as they were married, when he realised there weren't any children in sight. Hidden away in the country because of her colour and her father's history as a slave, Honora has learnt that the only person she can rely on is herself, though Isaac insists she can't be alone for Christmas, not when she is homeless and penniless. Arriving at his home, she realises he isn't as much of a stick when she sees him with his young, and very pregnant ward, Charlotte. As the imminent birth approaches, sparks fly between the pair.
This was an okay book, but not one which is that memorable, nor was it really gripping. The pace was really slow, and the 'mystery' over the father of Charlotte's baby was clear to see from the beginning. I felt sorry for Honora having so many people fail her and lie to her over the years, though she had become strong because of it. The romance was also just okay, nothing really exciting, and felt a little forced at times. An alright Regency story, and a good one to read around Christmas time.
Dates Read:
April 22, 2023
Rating
3 Stars
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