Lily of the Valley by Sarah M. Eden, Blog Tour & Giveaway!
Book Summary:
Cumberland, 1786
Amateur inventor Kester Barrington prefers the peace and quiet of his estate to the bustle of Society. But when his tight-knit group of friends, the Gents, descends on Livingsley Hall for their annual gathering, he stoically joins in their activities. It all seems exhausting—until an unexpected addition to the party catches his eye: his new neighbor, the lovely Violet.Violet Ridley longs to make friends in this new corner of the country, but her family’s fortune was made through investments rather than inheritance, and Society can be fickle. So when tragedy forces her family to shelter at neighboring Livingsley Hall, Violet is delighted to receive a warm welcome from the Gents. In particular, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to Kester. The pair is a study in contrasts: Violet, with her sunny disposition, and Kester, with his prickly facade. Their connection is impossible to deny, but both Kester and Violet harbor heavy constraints. As their association becomes increasingly tangled and confused, their only hope of pursuing a life together is to trust one another with the very truths that could tear them apart.
My Review:
| This next installment in The Gents series is amazing! Eden takes a difficult subject for any time period, and she helps the reader understand how difficult it would be to navigate society with prosthetic. I could not imagine living during that era and trying to hide what others would consider something that made you less than them. It was beautiful to see Violet’s strength and courage emerge. It makes the reader look outside of their own life and into those whose lives are different from themselves. Keys was a complicated one! Oh how I loved seeing each layer of his personality unfold. He and Violet had a great friendship and I was cheering them on the entire book. Grumpy Uncle is a new favorite of mine. I loved the Gents and their support of each other, their laughter, teasing, their lighthearted fun, and their seriousness (when needed) and support. Everyone would be blessed to have a group like the Gents in their life. I love this group of guys, each one has endeared themselves to me. Eden is amazing in that each and every character she creates leaves a lasting impression on you. I need to read each and every one of their stories. Bravo to Eden for a heartfelt story of love and selflessness. I cannot wait for more of the Gents! I received a copy of this book for free; all thoughts and opinions are my own. Happy Reading!!! You can pick up your own copy via Amazon. |
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