Adam Carstairs is the vicar in town; an ex- soldier who is trying to heal from the scars of war and the death of his brother. He has hardened his heart trying to protect it from hurt again.

Lady Reminington Hartfield has had a rough childhood. Born to parents who loathe each other, she is passed between them as neither wants to deal with her. When she saves a fox from her father’s traps, it is the last straw and he tells her not to come home until she will apologize and behave.

Adam helps Remy to settle in with some friends and speak with her father, but her father is set on marrying her off to be rid of her. Remy is terribly hurt by her fathers lack of love and turns to Adam to help her learn what love looks like so she will recognize it. But she has one week to find a husband or her father will find him for her. While Adam helps her through this time, she tries to convince him that he has feelings for her. In the end, she is able to melt his heart and they get their HEA.

This was a short, cute book. Remy was a bit juvenile for me and forward in her affection towards Adam. At times, she felt silly and, where I felt Adam should be annoyed, he was simply quiet. Overall, an easy read and I may try another book in the series in the future.

Historical Romance, Regency Era, Country Life, Beta/Cinnamon Roll Hero, Damaged/Tortured Hero, Soldier/War Hero, Vicar Hero, Animal Lover Heroine, Damaged/Tortured Heroine, Hoyden Heroine, Cinderella Trope, Found Family, Operation Jealousy, Clean, Three Star, One Flame ( )

Another excellent addition to the Book of Love series. Adam and Remi are both being deprived of love from their families, but for very different reasons. Their being brave enough to love is what makes this story so absorbing. Meara Platt pulls the reader into the story and the characters lives. ( )