Good Morning Friends :)
I hope you're all doing well, and I want to thank you for joining me for another book review here on The Preppy Book Princess.
I've actually had a couple of days off work in a row this week, and I've found myself having a bit more reading time than usual as a result.
Because of this, I've found myself making my way through a lot of the books on my TBR list, and today I'm here to share another book review with you all.
I read the second book in Kristi Ann Hunter's Hearts on the Heath series and you can check out that review below:
I always wanted to go back and read the first book, and I recently finally got the chance to do so.
I can't wait to share with you all what I thought.
Vying for the Viscount by Kristi Ann Hunter:
Source: Libby App
Publisher: Bethany House
Publication Date: August 4th, 2020
Genre: Christian Fiction/Historical Fiction
Series: Hearts on the Heath
Synopsis:
For Hudson, the newly titled Viscount Stildon, moving to England from India where he was born and raised was already an arduous enough endeavor. When he learns the fate of the racing empire he inherited along with his title depends upon him getting in the good graces of another stable owner, he's even more at a loss.
The stable at the neighboring estate has been Miss Bianca Snowley's refuge for years, and when a strange man appears to be stealing the horses, she jumps to their protection without a second thought. Upon learning Hudson is actually the new owner, she can't help but be intrigued by the area's newest eligible bachelor.
Any thought of romance is quickly set aside, however, when Hudson proposes they work together to secure suitable spouses for each other. As their friendship grows, Hudson and Bianca begin to reconsider what they truly want in life. But will societal expectations and the weight of their responsibilities keep them from pursuing their true desires?
(synopsis from goodreads)
My Review:
I ended up reading the second book in Kristi Ann Hunter's Hearts on the Heath series first, and wanted to go back and read the first after I ended up enjoying the second as much as I did. I honestly ended up liking this one even more, and Hudson and Bianca's tale is full of hijinks and hilarity, heartwarming and heart wrenching moments, and a plethora cast of endearing characters who help the two along on their journey.
I enjoyed how Bianca isn't your typical historical fiction female protagonist, as she loves riding horses and doesn't always feel she fits in with her peers in society. However, she also tries her best to appease her family, even when it's heavily at her disadvantage to do so. Hudson's character was really unique, and I loved the angle about him growing up in India, and having no idea how to make heads or tails of England's polite society. Hudson and Bianca's bumbling attempts to achieve their dreams were adorable and I found myself rooting for them both to come to their senses and realize what was right in front of them.
I've really come to appreciate Kristi Ann Hunter's writing style and well developed characters, and I loved how she's able to tell a story wrought with serious elements like familial tensions and neglect, while still throwing in large amounts of hilarious elements, a swoon worthy romance and a strong faith component that guides the characters along their journey.
The only things that kept this one from being a five star read for me personally were the facts that it took me awhile to get into it, and I also found there were so many characters introduced that it was often a little difficult to keep track of who was who.
However, overall, I loved this quirky and charming historical novel, and I'm really looking forward to reading book three when it releases next year.
Final Rating: 4/5.
Thanks so much for reading guys! Have a great rest of your day :)
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