The Legendary Lord

Sarah Highgate is all things desired in a regency-era daughter, but one: she has no interest in marrying the one man her father deems worthy. She’s always demurred to his wishes in her desire to please, but can’t stomach the thought of marrying this man. To that end, she runs away, intending to hide in her father’s hunting lodge until he agrees to her wishes. Christian, Viscount Berkley, has been unlucky in his determination to find a wife. Introverted and lacking in confidence, he’s not enjoyed his time in London, and wishes to retreat and regroup. Heading for his hunting lodge in the highlands, he’s certain he can reformulate a plan. But everything turns topsy turvy when he discovers his lodge has an occupant, one that has mistaken it for her father’s property. These two are so sweet! Sarah is possessed of the knowledge and charms that scare Christian so, and he wishes no harm to come to her. Unfortunately, while she is safe in his care, her reputation will be unalterably damaged if they are discovered. He cannot, however, return her safely home as a storm has broken, and they are locked in place. Sarah is everything that Christian needs: patient, kind, intelligent and generous. She’s not overawed by his title, nor dismissive of his reserve. He’s able to ask for her help, as his logic dictates, ignoring her obvious charms and beauty as ‘above him’, not to mention her betrothal (however undesired) to a Marquis. This is a slow and gradual courtship, one that opens Sarah’s eyes to the potential of a marriage with love, and Christian’s to the possibility that the right woman needs for him to stand and speak for her, no matter his own fears. Sweet, wonderfully developed and clever: the story mixes the gradual revelations of a relationship to the couple, while showing them both how to speak for, and stand for what they truly want. A wonderful installment in the series, sure to bring a smile. I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.