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A review by dianed
The Brigadier's Runaway Bride by Erica Ridley
5.0
REVIEW OF THE ARC
This series explores what happened to 4 friends who went away to fight the French and the aftermath of their return after being wounded (emotionally and physically) during the battle of Waterloo. Four went off to war but only three returned – until this book. If you haven’t read the series beware – there may be spoilers ahead.
This is a delightful story of how two people who have loved each other since childhood manage to work through the many issues that now make them almost strangers. The characters are well written and as the 5th book in the series it wasn’t what I had expected but was so much better.
Edmund Blackpool was left for dead on the battlefield after being shot in the chest. Only, he wasn’t dead. After months of recovery he begins the long journey home to England and his betrothed – Sarah. Thinking of her and their one night together before the battle gives him the hope to go on.
When Edmund finally gets home it is just in time to stop the wedding of his beloved Sarah to their friend the Duke of Ravenswood. As Sarah turns from the altar the reason for the wedding is obvious – she is 8+ months pregnant and the Duke is marrying her to give the child (Edmund’s child) a name.
With the wedding to the duke stopped, Edmund prepares to marry Sarah. They marry but as soon as they say I DO, Sarah disappears not to be found until Edmund is called during the birth of his child. Only it isn’t one son, it’s two – identical twins. With no servants and little money, Sarah and Edmund must rediscover each other while also caring for the new twins.
While the other books in this series have dealt with the recovery from the ravages of war with the help of the friends and family, in this story Edmund’s injuries and PTSD are the least of their problems. He wonders if he is capable of taking care of a wife and children while jumping at any loud noises or the traffic on London streets.
Meanwhile, Sarah is overwhelmed with mothering 2 infants and worrying that the body her husband fell in love with isn’t the body left behind after birth.
This series explores what happened to 4 friends who went away to fight the French and the aftermath of their return after being wounded (emotionally and physically) during the battle of Waterloo. Four went off to war but only three returned – until this book. If you haven’t read the series beware – there may be spoilers ahead.
This is a delightful story of how two people who have loved each other since childhood manage to work through the many issues that now make them almost strangers. The characters are well written and as the 5th book in the series it wasn’t what I had expected but was so much better.
Edmund Blackpool was left for dead on the battlefield after being shot in the chest. Only, he wasn’t dead. After months of recovery he begins the long journey home to England and his betrothed – Sarah. Thinking of her and their one night together before the battle gives him the hope to go on.
When Edmund finally gets home it is just in time to stop the wedding of his beloved Sarah to their friend the Duke of Ravenswood. As Sarah turns from the altar the reason for the wedding is obvious – she is 8+ months pregnant and the Duke is marrying her to give the child (Edmund’s child) a name.
With the wedding to the duke stopped, Edmund prepares to marry Sarah. They marry but as soon as they say I DO, Sarah disappears not to be found until Edmund is called during the birth of his child. Only it isn’t one son, it’s two – identical twins. With no servants and little money, Sarah and Edmund must rediscover each other while also caring for the new twins.
While the other books in this series have dealt with the recovery from the ravages of war with the help of the friends and family, in this story Edmund’s injuries and PTSD are the least of their problems. He wonders if he is capable of taking care of a wife and children while jumping at any loud noises or the traffic on London streets.
Meanwhile, Sarah is overwhelmed with mothering 2 infants and worrying that the body her husband fell in love with isn’t the body left behind after birth.