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This novella installment in The Book of Love series by Meara Platt is an absolute delight. Platt's writing is easy and accessible, her pacing works perfectly in this sweet and quick read, and she charms and delights with a light sensuality. Platt's The Book of Love series is a charming universe in which a book helps to guide each hero and heroine to their ultimate happily ever after. These novels are fun, with an element of insta-love, but are built around an expansive group of people who want the best for each other as this "magical" book is passed from person to person.
In this novella, Lady Remi's biggest dream is to find love, she has been cast from her father's house and turned to the handsome vicar-Adam, for help. Adam has built a wall around his heart after witnessing his brother's death during the war, so he has found a small bit of refuge in his vicarage far from his family in Scotland. Can Remi scale Adam's walls and show him he is worthy of love and forgiveness.
Lady Remi is a charming heroine, her family is very demanding and dismissive of her, but she never lets this wear her down. Remi has a wonderful value of worth in herself, she knows what she wants, and she will do what is best for her even if it means defying her father. Remi is also very kind hearted and really seeks to help those around her, so as she grows to understand Adam, she sees his wounded heart and wishes to help him. Adam is a kind and noble hero, he holds a lot of weight on his shoulders and it is really gratifying to see Adam open up to Remi and learn that he does not need to shoulder his burden alone. This heartwarming story really shows the strength of choosing to open yourself up to love and the joy and contentment in building your own loving family. I love that Remi can open Adam up and shows him that love his family holds for him and giving him back the gift of family and comfort.
Meara Platt is definitely an author worth exploring. I have been charmed by the novels of hers that I have picked up and after finishing them I am interesting in exploring more. I would definitely recommend trying out a Platt novel if you have yet to have the opportunity.
Thank you to Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley for an eARC, all thoughts and opinions are my own.