A Midsummer Night’s Rendezvous
Amanda Mariel
Historical Romance
In the heart of Yorkshire, where rolling hills and grand estates whisper secrets of old, Lady Eden Thornton finds herself caught between duty and desire. The spirited daughter of an Earl, she is content with her idyllic country life, far removed from the frivolities of London society. But when her brother’s best friend, the brooding and enigmatic Marquess of Blackstone, returns from abroad, her world is turned upside down.
Gabriel Langley, the Marquess of Blackstone, has always been a man of mystery and adventure. His return to England stirs memories of a past he would rather forget and confronts him with a future he cannot escape. Drawn back to Yorkshire by the death of his father and the burdens of a crumbling estate, Gabriel never expected to find solace in the lively and captivating Eden, his best friend’s little sister.
As summer unfolds, so does a tale of unexpected passion and undeniable attraction. Despite their stark differences, Gabriel’s rugged determination and Eden’s fiery independence clash and ignite, revealing hidden depths and shared dreams.
Can Eden and Gabriel defy the odds and claim a love that was always meant to be? Or will their midsummer night’s rendezvous be nothing more than a fleeting dream?
Embark on a journey of passion and defiance in A Midsummer Night’s Rendezvous, where love defies all expectations, leading to a future neither could have imagine.
Uncaged Review: This is the first book by Courting Ruin in this exciting new series. Lady Eden Thornton has always loved Lord Gabriel Langley, Marquess of Blackstone. Even when she was sixteen and told to avoid him, she just couldn’t help her feelings for him. When Gabriel leaves Yorkshire and the idyllic countryside for London. Eden grows up and becomes a beautiful young woman. When Gabriel meets Eden again, she is all grown up, and he falls hard for her. Unfortunately, Gabriel is warned away from Eden by Thomas, Eden’s brother and his best friend. The more he tries to fight his feelings for her, the harder it gets to avoid her. Gabriel secretly courts Eden, but when the secret is out will he risk losing everything he has worked so hard to gain and his friendship with Thomas too?
I was so looking forward to getting the chance to read this historical Regency tale by Ms. Amanda Mariel because of the brother’s best friend romance! These are one of my favorite genres to read because of not only the slight taboo aspect, but I always wonder how the authors are going to write it, and will it be a book worth reading? Well, luckily, this book hit all the areas I so enjoy in these kinds of love stories. The characters are interesting even with Gabriel being as broken as he is and having many faults, while Eden was the light that brought him out of that. I did wonder about Gabriel’s disgraceful history, his family, which didn’t seem to care enough and wanted a bit more. The friendship that Gabriel had with Thomas didn’t seem really all that genuine either. Sure, they were childhood friends, but I always got the feeling that Thomas would eventually turn on him. Luckily, Eden was what made me keep reading. I absolutely just loved her! I plan to read more of Ms. Mariel’s stories because they are just that good! So, the next book doesn’t come out until October, but I will definitely read it! Reviewed by Roslynn Ernst
4 Stars
