Helpful Score: 2
When Anne Gardiner slips from a ladder into the arms of a handsome stranger, her unstable father, Colonel Gardiner, deems the innocent embrace cause for immediate marriage. Anne quickly agrees while the flustered Robert Weston stammers in amazement.
At fist believing he's been taken in by charlatans, Weston eventually sees that the "marriage" was performed for the Colonel's sake and that Anne had as little choice in the matter as he did. His feelings change completely when he learns that she's sacrificed her own reputation to protect his name. Despite their rocky beginning, Weston finds himself drawn to Anne. And Anne is not immune to the kindness he directs her way. Weston's heart has told him that love it overrated. Anne has survived on her own for many years. Will they trust God as they step into a new relationship? Will they recognize love when it finally reaches them?
Avid reader of Lori Wick. This book I have 2 of so that is why I am posting here. Hope you enjoy
At fist believing he's been taken in by charlatans, Weston eventually sees that the "marriage" was performed for the Colonel's sake and that Anne had as little choice in the matter as he did. His feelings change completely when he learns that she's sacrificed her own reputation to protect his name. Despite their rocky beginning, Weston finds himself drawn to Anne. And Anne is not immune to the kindness he directs her way. Weston's heart has told him that love it overrated. Anne has survived on her own for many years. Will they trust God as they step into a new relationship? Will they recognize love when it finally reaches them?
Avid reader of Lori Wick. This book I have 2 of so that is why I am posting here. Hope you enjoy
Helpful Score: 1
This book introduces the characters of Anne Gardiner and Robert Weston quickly, and gives them the impetus to fall in love: Gardiner's senile father forces them to marry (at swordpoint, no less!) when he rescues her from falling off a ladder and misinterprets their circumstances.
That a senile old man with a sword is allowed to wander England without supervision is ludicrous enough, but then we're expected to believe that Weston really is rescuing Anne from a life of poverty. There is one cute scene that follows near the end, where Anne is dressing and Weston watches her from a mirror--that scene had wit and charm. Only if the rest of the book were so fortunate. This series is dull at best and tediously boring and overly preachy at worst. Find another of Wick's books to read.
That a senile old man with a sword is allowed to wander England without supervision is ludicrous enough, but then we're expected to believe that Weston really is rescuing Anne from a life of poverty. There is one cute scene that follows near the end, where Anne is dressing and Weston watches her from a mirror--that scene had wit and charm. Only if the rest of the book were so fortunate. This series is dull at best and tediously boring and overly preachy at worst. Find another of Wick's books to read.
I like the first of the series and also the second. A nice read!
THIS IS BOOK TWO OF THE ENGLISH GARDEN SERIES. I LOVE THIS WHOLE SERIES. THIS IS THE STORY OF ANNE GARDINER AND HOW LOVE FOUND HER QUITE UNEXPECTANTLY
Really enjoy this writer!
While caring for her ill father, "the Colonel, " Anne meets Robert Weston, who stops by the Gardiner cottage while inspecting his newly inherited estate. When Anne accidentally falls into Robert's arms, her father mistakes the scene and demands honor for Anne. A hasty "marriage" is arranged. Soon, the Colonel's tales of the event threaten Anne's reputation. Anne and Robert soon wonder if a real marriage can repair the damage.
Not my favorite of Lori Wick, but no matter what she is an excellent writer!
Enjoyable Christian romance.
GREAT READ!!!
Beautiful Story! Great Series!
Blessings, Yvonne
Blessings, Yvonne
Excellent period love story.
As with all of Lori Wick's books, this is a great read!!
1811, Collingbourne, England...a couple is forced together do they find love...God knows
A tender story of God's amazing love and kindness toward His own.
this is a really good series.
Excellent book!
There is just something I love about these series, sweet, kind, loving, faith, family and integrity!
Excellent series.
The whole series was FIVE STARS!!
Brand new book. Book 2 in the English Garden Series.
