A Hero for Miss Hatherleigh

The first in a new Regency Brides series, this book begins the stories of the Aynsley sisters as they try to find love in the midst of difficult circumstances and the proud upper echelon of London society. Caroline, the oldest Aynsley sister, is sent to her grandmother's house by the seashore when her longtime friend Ned Amherst is embroiled in a scandal. At first, Caroline is upset and bored, but she soon makes friends with Emma and Gideon Kirby and ends up spending a great deal of time with them. However, all is not as it appears, and Emma has a debilitating illness that gets worse over time and they seem to be hiding from someone. As she grows closer to Gideon, Caroline begins to fall in love with him, in spite of the fact that her parents wouldn't approve. Soon Caroline finds herself in the midst of dangerous events, and she must learn to trust God and allow Him to protect her and her friends. I absolutely loved this new book from Carolyn Miller! It was so unique and atmospheric that it made me feel like I was at the beach near the cliffside in England. The scientific and archaeological nature of this book was fascinating, and the biblical truths presented were clear and relevant. The domestic violence issue was addressed in a heartbreaking and realistic way that made my stomach twist with nausea, and I found myself with tears in my eyes more than once. Aidan provided some much needed comical relief (he was one of my favorites), and the romance between Gideon and Caroline was sweet and heart wrenching. One of the scenes at the end of the book left me gasping and on the edge of my seat in suspense, and the scene at the very end was one of the most beautiful scenes I've ever read in Christian fiction. I highly recommend this book and all of Carolyn Miller's books. She is one of the best Christian fiction writers today, in my opinion. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and the author. A positive review was not required, and all opinions expressed are entirely my own.