Tis the season for holiday reading and today's Rachel's Random Resources guest is a perfect fit. It's a Historical Romance, so you're already checking one of my boxes, with a stunning cover (yes, I look like that emoji with the heart eyes!), and a wonderful story that will get you right in the feels. Don't believe me? Well then, let's take a closer look...
The Gentleman of Holly Street
by
Lotte R. James
Harlequin Books
About the book...
Will this Christmas…
Change their lives again?
When self-made gentleman Freddie Walton rescued penniless Philomena Nichols at Christmas eight years ago, he never imagined that he would build his empire with her. Yet whilst they have created a life together as friends, Freddie can’t let their special connection become more than that. Not when his dangerous past continues to haunt him… But what happens when Freddie’s feelings for Philomena also refuse to stay hidden?
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Once upon a time, someone did him a kindness...now it's his turn to return it tenfold. The thing is, he doesn't owe it to the man that rescued him from his circumstances. If it owes it to anyone, it would be himself...because doing so, paying it back so to speak, just speaks to the man that he is, the person he became, and the goodness in him. That's why when a waif of a young woman was presented with his offer, she was able to accept. That's why when a dog needed a home, he was welcomed and knew it was forever, loyalty and dedication being inbred aside. That's why when trouble came knocking there were those that would gladly lay down their own lives to save his. He was just that extra goodness that the world needed...even if he never believed it himself.
Getting to know Freddie was wonderful, as was the introduction to Philomena. One could guess where things might lead, and yet they weren't intended to from the start. No, this wasn't about convenience and what's on offer, but about safety, friendship, and trust. It was so heartwarming to see them become what the other needed at the time, and grow together towards a future that could be whatever they wished, with whomever they wished, if only they reached for it. Grant it, the reaching wasn't so easy, and in fact happens more by outside forces pushing in than a gradual release of the heart, but come it does and the ending beauty was something to behold. They were each their own person, but together...it was truly something to behold.
A great read for Historical Romance fans that love a lot of heart in their reads, and a little danger...because yes, there is danger! Oh and watch for Hawk! He's such a good boy!
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About the author...
Lotte James trained as an actor and theatre director, but spent most of her life working day jobs crunching numbers whilst dreaming up stories of love and adventure. She’s thrilled to finally be writing those stories, and when she's not scribbling on tiny pieces of paper, she can usually be found wandering the countryside for inspiration, or nestling with coffee and a book.
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Special thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for the chance to bring this tour to you. (THANKS!) For more information on this title, the author, this promotion, or those on the horizon, feel free to click through the links provided above. This title is available now, so click on over to your favorite online retailer to snag your copy today and be sure to check out the rest of the tour for more bookish fun!
Until next time, remember...if it looks good, READ IT!
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