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Brethren in Arms #1
On My Honour
When Lady Margaret Blake and her sister lose their parents in a boating accident they are left to the guardianship of their uncle. Disregarding their feelings for the price their beauty will fetch on the Marriage Mart, he arranges a match for both. Lady Margaret, however, has her own views on the matter and takes her Fate into her own hands.
Returning home after war to assume his responsibilities, Luke, Duke of Waverley, expects a nice, quiet life on his country estate. Within hours of stepping foot in England, though, he stumbles upon a young woman being attacked and no sooner does he rescue her than she runs away. His sense of curiosity is piqued and his sense of honour compels him to help her, leading him on a merry chase…
Meg escapes the marriage, only to find herself at the mercy of others. Fortunately, in the soldier she cannot avoid she also finds herself in very capable hands. Only her uncle has a deeper reason for his actions and will stop at nothing to see his plans fulfilled.
Returning home after war to assume his responsibilities, Luke, Duke of Waverley, expects a nice, quiet life on his country estate. Within hours of stepping foot in England, though, he stumbles upon a young woman being attacked and no sooner does he rescue her than she runs away. His sense of curiosity is piqued and his sense of honour compels him to help her, leading him on a merry chase…
Meg escapes the marriage, only to find herself at the mercy of others. Fortunately, in the soldier she cannot avoid she also finds herself in very capable hands. Only her uncle has a deeper reason for his actions and will stop at nothing to see his plans fulfilled.
241 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2019
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Elizabeth Johns
80 books360 followers Like many writers, Elizabeth Johns was first an avid reader, though she was a reluctant convert. It was Jane Austen's clever wit and unique turn of phrase that hooked Johns when she was "forced" to read Pride and Prejudice for a school assignment. She began writing when she ran out of her favorite author’s books and decided to try her hand at crafting a Regency romance novel. Her journey into publishing began with the release of Surrender the Past, book one of the Loring-Abbott Series. Johns makes no pretensions to Austen’s wit but hopes readers will perhaps laugh and find some enjoyment in her writing.
Johns attributes much of her inspiration to her mother, a retired English teacher. During their last summer together, Johns would sit on the porch swing and read her stories to her mother, who encouraged her to continue writing. Busy with multiple careers, including a professional job in the medical field, author and mother of small children, Johns squeezes in time for reading whenever possible.
Johns attributes much of her inspiration to her mother, a retired English teacher. During their last summer together, Johns would sit on the porch swing and read her stories to her mother, who encouraged her to continue writing. Busy with multiple careers, including a professional job in the medical field, author and mother of small children, Johns squeezes in time for reading whenever possible.
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March 21, 2022
Well written, but...........
Luke, Duke of Waverly, freshly out of the army because of injury, and just returned to England, rescues a woman being attacked by thugs near the docks. She is Lady Margaret Blake, called Meg, and she's escaping from her evil uncle who has sold her to an American man to take as his wife. Not wanting to involve the duke in her troubles, she runs away, but Luke feels honor bound to find her and make sure she's okay. This begins a merry chase, and a lot of disguise, and the plot thickens when it's discovered that the uncle may have a lot more sinister activities going in besides selling his nieces.
I gave two stars for very good writing, and very good storytelling. However, the entire premise is ludicrous, and the romance is a disappointment. It's way too obvious from the get-go that Luke and Mst will be a match. There's no give and take, no earning of each other's respect and regard. The relationship is based only on physical attractiveness. Meg is, of course, fabulously beautiful with extraordinary eyes. She could have been a bubble brained idiot, or a shrew, or just a snooty, haughty princess, but it would have been too late because Luke already decided that a girl that pretty must be his duchess. Luke is handsome with a hot body, so our heroine is lusting after him before she even knows whether he's married, and before she knows anything at all about his character. I prefer romances based on merits and effort.
There are many situations that are silly and unbelievable, especially the episode where Lady Margaret (Meg) tries to hide from her uncle by working as a cook's assistant in the duke's household, and the cook and other servants are only too happy to let her blunder through it, just because, I guess, she's pretty. Not likely.
Anyway, if you don't mind sweet and silly fluffy romance with little substance, this is for you. I don't mind lighthearted stories, but I prefer them to at least be sensible, and have a hero and heroine who have a good reason to like each other. The book is well written and well edited, but it fell flat for me. I started skimming through it, and that's never a good sign.
Luke, Duke of Waverly, freshly out of the army because of injury, and just returned to England, rescues a woman being attacked by thugs near the docks. She is Lady Margaret Blake, called Meg, and she's escaping from her evil uncle who has sold her to an American man to take as his wife. Not wanting to involve the duke in her troubles, she runs away, but Luke feels honor bound to find her and make sure she's okay. This begins a merry chase, and a lot of disguise, and the plot thickens when it's discovered that the uncle may have a lot more sinister activities going in besides selling his nieces.
I gave two stars for very good writing, and very good storytelling. However, the entire premise is ludicrous, and the romance is a disappointment. It's way too obvious from the get-go that Luke and Mst will be a match. There's no give and take, no earning of each other's respect and regard. The relationship is based only on physical attractiveness. Meg is, of course, fabulously beautiful with extraordinary eyes. She could have been a bubble brained idiot, or a shrew, or just a snooty, haughty princess, but it would have been too late because Luke already decided that a girl that pretty must be his duchess. Luke is handsome with a hot body, so our heroine is lusting after him before she even knows whether he's married, and before she knows anything at all about his character. I prefer romances based on merits and effort.
There are many situations that are silly and unbelievable, especially the episode where Lady Margaret (Meg) tries to hide from her uncle by working as a cook's assistant in the duke's household, and the cook and other servants are only too happy to let her blunder through it, just because, I guess, she's pretty. Not likely.
Anyway, if you don't mind sweet and silly fluffy romance with little substance, this is for you. I don't mind lighthearted stories, but I prefer them to at least be sensible, and have a hero and heroine who have a good reason to like each other. The book is well written and well edited, but it fell flat for me. I started skimming through it, and that's never a good sign.
June 24, 2025
Found some of her books for free in Audible with a reader I like and am now on kind of an Elizabeth Johns kick. She is good writer! A solid story here with very worthwhile characters that you root for and some great side characters too who will clearly get their own stories. More like a 3.5
October 7, 2022
This was ok.
January 1, 2024
3 1/2⭐️
March 9, 2019
There are probably still some things that bring about shame in society, whether British or American. But it is hard to know what they would be these days. However, in the England of 200 years ago, there were a great many things that could cause shame. And that which seemed shameful to society would lead to ruin even if there was no real reason to be ashamed.
Of course, we would have to define 'ruin' in the way they did – that is, being shunned by society, not being allowed to play the games of nobility any longer and other such tragedies. And anyone in the nobility with any sense or sensibility, would try not to cause that ruin to come on someone else.
Which makes for the possibilities of significant misunderstanding or significant self-deception or just plain stubbornness. Or all of the above. And, as well, makes for a great premise in a romance novel.
One always has to have a reluctant party of the two who will eventually be the romantic couple. Desiring not to ruin someone can provide a great deal of reluctance.
Which is the case in On My Honour. Your spell-checker will try to tell you that honour is spelled without a ‘u,’ but don’t believe it. This is the correct British spelling. And this is all very British - Dukes and Lords and Ladies and so on. Naturally, being a Regency Romance, it takes place in the Regency Period - which refers to those months between February 1811 and January 1820 when the son of King George III (of Revolutionary War fame) ruled as Regent though his father was still alive. The mad king, George III, had been proclaimed unfit to rule due to mental incapacity after a serious illness in 1810, but he didn’t see fit to die for nine more years. After which said son became George IV and the Regency officially ended. However, its influence and style were to live on for many decades - partly because of the great popularity of Jane Austen’s novels - finally being superseded by the Victorian era.
But On My Honour is not merely a novel of manners, however quaint. It’s an adventure and a mystery and a reluctant romance all rolled into one. There are times when it has you holding on to your seat and going down late to dinner because you just have to find out what will happen. And there are times when it warms the cockles of your heart (whatever they are, but it’s a British expression from even earlier than the Regency, so it must be appropriate to use here).
I only wish the darned Duke could just have gotten out those three little words, “I love you.” It would have helped our heroine so much - rather than her just having to guess on the basis of what he did. Wait a minute. Wouldn’t we all rather have someone show us love than just merely say it? You know, like the only quasi-believeable, “…love ya’” at the end of a phone call? Yeah, but she needed to hear it. He said lots of other endearing things. Why couldn’t he say that?
And then we have the not-quite-closure of the ending. Yeah, the Duke gets a Duchess (we all knew that had to happen), but what about his friends? And what about his enemy? Is he really dead and gone? He always was a slippery one. And the sister? Where does she fit into the picture? Then there’s the imperious Lady Crewe - what’s going on there? - and the Duke’s dowager mother…is she always so helpful? Can we rely on her to stop everything at the drop of a hat and help out her adorable son? So many questions! I guess that’s why we’ll be checking Elizabeth John’s website to see when the next book in this new series will arrive.
I think we could probably use much more of a sense of honor and an ability to be ashamed in the twenty-first century. But I don’t think I’d want to go back to the social scene of the Regency. Nor of the Victorian era or Edwardian, for that matter. But it’s refreshing to think that there were - and may still be - many people who do the right thing because it’s the right thing to do. Perhaps this book, in addition to whetting our appetite for a little amour, may help us decide to retain a little more honour in our lives.
Of course, we would have to define 'ruin' in the way they did – that is, being shunned by society, not being allowed to play the games of nobility any longer and other such tragedies. And anyone in the nobility with any sense or sensibility, would try not to cause that ruin to come on someone else.
Which makes for the possibilities of significant misunderstanding or significant self-deception or just plain stubbornness. Or all of the above. And, as well, makes for a great premise in a romance novel.
One always has to have a reluctant party of the two who will eventually be the romantic couple. Desiring not to ruin someone can provide a great deal of reluctance.
Which is the case in On My Honour. Your spell-checker will try to tell you that honour is spelled without a ‘u,’ but don’t believe it. This is the correct British spelling. And this is all very British - Dukes and Lords and Ladies and so on. Naturally, being a Regency Romance, it takes place in the Regency Period - which refers to those months between February 1811 and January 1820 when the son of King George III (of Revolutionary War fame) ruled as Regent though his father was still alive. The mad king, George III, had been proclaimed unfit to rule due to mental incapacity after a serious illness in 1810, but he didn’t see fit to die for nine more years. After which said son became George IV and the Regency officially ended. However, its influence and style were to live on for many decades - partly because of the great popularity of Jane Austen’s novels - finally being superseded by the Victorian era.
But On My Honour is not merely a novel of manners, however quaint. It’s an adventure and a mystery and a reluctant romance all rolled into one. There are times when it has you holding on to your seat and going down late to dinner because you just have to find out what will happen. And there are times when it warms the cockles of your heart (whatever they are, but it’s a British expression from even earlier than the Regency, so it must be appropriate to use here).
I only wish the darned Duke could just have gotten out those three little words, “I love you.” It would have helped our heroine so much - rather than her just having to guess on the basis of what he did. Wait a minute. Wouldn’t we all rather have someone show us love than just merely say it? You know, like the only quasi-believeable, “…love ya’” at the end of a phone call? Yeah, but she needed to hear it. He said lots of other endearing things. Why couldn’t he say that?
And then we have the not-quite-closure of the ending. Yeah, the Duke gets a Duchess (we all knew that had to happen), but what about his friends? And what about his enemy? Is he really dead and gone? He always was a slippery one. And the sister? Where does she fit into the picture? Then there’s the imperious Lady Crewe - what’s going on there? - and the Duke’s dowager mother…is she always so helpful? Can we rely on her to stop everything at the drop of a hat and help out her adorable son? So many questions! I guess that’s why we’ll be checking Elizabeth John’s website to see when the next book in this new series will arrive.
I think we could probably use much more of a sense of honor and an ability to be ashamed in the twenty-first century. But I don’t think I’d want to go back to the social scene of the Regency. Nor of the Victorian era or Edwardian, for that matter. But it’s refreshing to think that there were - and may still be - many people who do the right thing because it’s the right thing to do. Perhaps this book, in addition to whetting our appetite for a little amour, may help us decide to retain a little more honour in our lives.
December 3, 2019
On My Honour is the first novel that I’ve read and enjoyed by Elizabeth Johns, and it will not be my last. I very much enjoyed the fast-paced plot, and I found the characters to be endearing and memorable. I also appreciated the many unique topics discussed in this novel. In fact, there are so many interesting talking points to be found in this novel that I think it would make a great book-club read.
Of the characters in the story, Meg is the one I both loved and struggled with. My favorite thing about Meg is that she realizes that life without Luke, the fantastic hero of On My Honour, would be unimaginable. Meg is a strong, capable, and independent woman. She doesn’t need anyone, especially Luke, but she realizes that she does want him in her life. With Luke, life is full of color, and he gives Meg a sense of comfort and companionship she cannot get without him. And, ultimately, Luke brings Meg real, true love, and in her fictional world with all its crazy plot twists, love — and Luke — is exactly what Meg needs.
While Meg does realize Luke’s importance in her life, she fights it, and that bugged me. The first time Meg rejects Luke’s proposal, I get it. There is a notion that he is only doing so because Meg needs help. And, honestly. marrying someone out of a sense of obligation is a bad idea. It can easily lead to resentment. So, when she rejects Luke the first time, I agree. But after time has passed and the relationship between Luke and Meg has blossomed into something real with several heart-stopping kisses I just struggled with Meg’s continual refusal. By the third, fourth, fifth time Meg tries to convince Luke not to marry her out of a sense of honor, I was ready to move on because all of her refusals just started to feel mean. How much disappointment can one hero take? At some point before the last chapter of a book, the heroine has to accept her and her hero’s feelings otherwise the novel can become tedious. This is my one complaint with Meg.
Overall, I do recommend On My Honour. The story is well written and fast-paced. I was thoroughly engaged the whole time even with my struggle with Meg’s character. If you are a fan of Regency-era novels, On My Honour is definitely one you should check out today!
I purchased a copy of this novel in eBook form from Amazon on November 13, 2019, in order to read and review. In no way has this influenced my review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Of the characters in the story, Meg is the one I both loved and struggled with. My favorite thing about Meg is that she realizes that life without Luke, the fantastic hero of On My Honour, would be unimaginable. Meg is a strong, capable, and independent woman. She doesn’t need anyone, especially Luke, but she realizes that she does want him in her life. With Luke, life is full of color, and he gives Meg a sense of comfort and companionship she cannot get without him. And, ultimately, Luke brings Meg real, true love, and in her fictional world with all its crazy plot twists, love — and Luke — is exactly what Meg needs.
While Meg does realize Luke’s importance in her life, she fights it, and that bugged me. The first time Meg rejects Luke’s proposal, I get it. There is a notion that he is only doing so because Meg needs help. And, honestly. marrying someone out of a sense of obligation is a bad idea. It can easily lead to resentment. So, when she rejects Luke the first time, I agree. But after time has passed and the relationship between Luke and Meg has blossomed into something real with several heart-stopping kisses I just struggled with Meg’s continual refusal. By the third, fourth, fifth time Meg tries to convince Luke not to marry her out of a sense of honor, I was ready to move on because all of her refusals just started to feel mean. How much disappointment can one hero take? At some point before the last chapter of a book, the heroine has to accept her and her hero’s feelings otherwise the novel can become tedious. This is my one complaint with Meg.
Overall, I do recommend On My Honour. The story is well written and fast-paced. I was thoroughly engaged the whole time even with my struggle with Meg’s character. If you are a fan of Regency-era novels, On My Honour is definitely one you should check out today!
I purchased a copy of this novel in eBook form from Amazon on November 13, 2019, in order to read and review. In no way has this influenced my review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.
February 5, 2019
On My Honour is the 1st book in a new series by Elizabeth Johns. The series is about a group of soldiers who banded together during the Napoleanic Wars, swearing on loyalty and honour to look out for each other and their families, should anything happen to them. The prologue sets the stage perfectly.
The 1st brother, Luke, finds himself pulled from the war for two reasons; he was injured and he unexpectedly inherited a dukedom. On his way to accept that and all the responsibilities that go with, he saves a woman about to be attacked and is injured again in the process. Instead of waiting around to thank him, she disappears after she is certain he is in good hands.
Meg, having just escaped from a horrible nightmare, just wants to find her sister. She doesn't know her rescuer and doesn't want to bring him any of the trouble that is following her, so she disappears after she thinks he is safe.
She doesn't realize that her rescuer will not rest until he knows who she is.
The other characters in this story are just as amazing as the hero and heroine. They don't detract from the story at all
In fact, they leave you wanting more. Can't wait for the next one. (Makes me wish book series were more like Netflix and they all came out at once!)
The 1st brother, Luke, finds himself pulled from the war for two reasons; he was injured and he unexpectedly inherited a dukedom. On his way to accept that and all the responsibilities that go with, he saves a woman about to be attacked and is injured again in the process. Instead of waiting around to thank him, she disappears after she is certain he is in good hands.
Meg, having just escaped from a horrible nightmare, just wants to find her sister. She doesn't know her rescuer and doesn't want to bring him any of the trouble that is following her, so she disappears after she thinks he is safe.
She doesn't realize that her rescuer will not rest until he knows who she is.
The other characters in this story are just as amazing as the hero and heroine. They don't detract from the story at all
In fact, they leave you wanting more. Can't wait for the next one. (Makes me wish book series were more like Netflix and they all came out at once!)
October 10, 2019
Elizabeth Johns is a fantastic author and her books never disappoint. I loved the characters and the setting was a character itself. I love romance mixed with some mystery. This book did not disappoint.
April 11, 2019
Great first book of series. Can’t wait for next one. Love the characters she created.
July 11, 2020
Most books take a few chapters for me to really get into, but this one definitely grabbed me right from the start. I enjoyed the mystery involved and will definitely read the next book in the series.
July 3, 2022
Sold to the highest bidder.
I think Meg was foolhardy in some of her actions and Luke lovesick. Great start to series and background to other books. Loved the adventure of it all, soldier brotherhood, and goes to history. Highly recommended for all readers.
I think Meg was foolhardy in some of her actions and Luke lovesick. Great start to series and background to other books. Loved the adventure of it all, soldier brotherhood, and goes to history. Highly recommended for all readers.
July 2, 2022
great story
I enjoyed this book and look forward to the next! Just wondering where this will take me on. What next? So much anguish, but love and adventure! 👍📖📖👍
I enjoyed this book and look forward to the next! Just wondering where this will take me on. What next? So much anguish, but love and adventure! 👍📖📖👍
January 28, 2023
Well written and two likeable MC.
Too much adventure for my tastes and less focus on relationships development but indeed it is a matter of taste, it would not do detracting stars because of that.
The plot is engaging.
So I recommend this book to those who loves adventure with a good romance, spies, mistery.
Too much adventure for my tastes and less focus on relationships development but indeed it is a matter of taste, it would not do detracting stars because of that.
The plot is engaging.
So I recommend this book to those who loves adventure with a good romance, spies, mistery.
June 15, 2022
I enjoyed it!
Not too cheesy, not too lame, a pinch of boyish fun.
Just right.
Really a relaxing read for a rainy day when I'm not in the mood for an action story. I liked the Duke best in this one, though his batman is a very close second. He was hilarious! The girl was pretty brave in her own way, though a little demanding.
I may read this again...
Story takes place in Napoleon's time. Girl is sold by her uncle to an unsavory character, but she escapes, encounters a duke, who becomes obsessed with finding and saving her. Some parts may seem a bit choppy, but I appreciate the author not dragging things on too much.
It was also a clean read with nothing raunchy. That made it pretty refreshing and re-readable.
Christa
Not too cheesy, not too lame, a pinch of boyish fun.
Just right.
Really a relaxing read for a rainy day when I'm not in the mood for an action story. I liked the Duke best in this one, though his batman is a very close second. He was hilarious! The girl was pretty brave in her own way, though a little demanding.
I may read this again...
Story takes place in Napoleon's time. Girl is sold by her uncle to an unsavory character, but she escapes, encounters a duke, who becomes obsessed with finding and saving her. Some parts may seem a bit choppy, but I appreciate the author not dragging things on too much.
It was also a clean read with nothing raunchy. That made it pretty refreshing and re-readable.
Christa
July 7, 2022
I had read another book by this author and essentially decided not to read anymore. Then, fast forward two years, and I decided I would give this author a second chance by reading this particular novel. Generally speaking, I really enjoyed this story and the characters in Luke and Meg’s story. The four stars (and not five) is because I feel the characters did things out of character periodically. I disagreed that Tobin would have stayed complicit in Meg’s presence at the house as long as he did. Get her in the carriage, yes, but keep it up, no. However, that pales in comparison with Tobin and Meg going to her house to give Amelia a letter and then having Meg pluck thorns from his backside. I felt I was reading a completely different book with completely different characters because it was such an aberration. Or a book where the author completely botched it. I also felt Luke would not have left Meg for bait toward the end. I felt like the wrap up with La Glacier was sentimentally dramatic and I was somewhat disappointed. Idk. I sometimes had to suspend my skepticism when stuff like that was thrown in but you note that I still rated it four stars.
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November 4, 2022
4.5 Stars
Wow I forgot how good this author is. Very little steam but oh my the action and Intrigue.
Margaret Aka Meg meets Luke while accosted by 3 men. Perilously close to having her future taken Luke steps in. He gets her to a safe place after being injured in her defense then runs off!
She sees some kindness along her run. But the man who is her uncle is ruthless and cunning.
I did not like Tobin actions hiding Meg In plan sight. Luke once he knew where she landed he had his mother come to protect her reputation.
Meg is frantic about her sister and knows she will reach her majority soon and needs to ensure Amelia well being. Both were sold into marriage to less than honorable men.
Luke promises on his honor he will find Amelia and make Meg his Duchess.
I understand the need to marry for love but Meg got on my nerves!
This man was stabbed for you and has protected you and hired men at great expense to find her! Sheesh girl what do you want!??
Any who there are traitors to uncover, lost relatives and battles to fight! Bravo! Can’t wait to read Phillips story!
Wow I forgot how good this author is. Very little steam but oh my the action and Intrigue.
Margaret Aka Meg meets Luke while accosted by 3 men. Perilously close to having her future taken Luke steps in. He gets her to a safe place after being injured in her defense then runs off!
She sees some kindness along her run. But the man who is her uncle is ruthless and cunning.
I did not like Tobin actions hiding Meg In plan sight. Luke once he knew where she landed he had his mother come to protect her reputation.
Meg is frantic about her sister and knows she will reach her majority soon and needs to ensure Amelia well being. Both were sold into marriage to less than honorable men.
Luke promises on his honor he will find Amelia and make Meg his Duchess.
I understand the need to marry for love but Meg got on my nerves!
This man was stabbed for you and has protected you and hired men at great expense to find her! Sheesh girl what do you want!??
Any who there are traitors to uncover, lost relatives and battles to fight! Bravo! Can’t wait to read Phillips story!
March 2, 2020
*****3.75 Stars****
I had a fun time reading On my Honour. It had a romcom feel to the story while dealing with some serious issues.
Margaret and Luke do not have a meet-cute moment but you can see an instant connection between these two. And while that is not my favorite trope (instant anything) the author did a great job of making it feel natural. While these two feel drawn together, they are not ready to drop common sense over it. They each question these feelings and try to make sense of what they are feeling instead of just jumping headfirst into a relationship.
The book is full of whity banter from all the characters and you can't but have a smile on your face when reading. The moments of lightheartedness are peppered perfectly throughout the book that gives a nice break from some of the series elements of the story.
Thanks to the author for providing a free review copy!
I had a fun time reading On my Honour. It had a romcom feel to the story while dealing with some serious issues.
Margaret and Luke do not have a meet-cute moment but you can see an instant connection between these two. And while that is not my favorite trope (instant anything) the author did a great job of making it feel natural. While these two feel drawn together, they are not ready to drop common sense over it. They each question these feelings and try to make sense of what they are feeling instead of just jumping headfirst into a relationship.
The book is full of whity banter from all the characters and you can't but have a smile on your face when reading. The moments of lightheartedness are peppered perfectly throughout the book that gives a nice break from some of the series elements of the story.
Thanks to the author for providing a free review copy!
February 11, 2019
On My Honour by Elizabeth Johns
Brethren in Arms Series Book One
Major Luke Waverly was content being in the army. When his foolish relative died...Luke inherited and became a Duke. He was in no hurry for that position and stayed with his brothers in arms. After being injured and returning to English soil...life took a strange turn.
Lady Margaret “Meg” Blake was in deep trouble. She managed to escape one danger but there were many pitfalls ahead of her. And, she needed to find Amelia, her younger sister, and save her too.
Fighting together, a group of men became very close. The loss of a brother was devastating and for Luke to be sent home, was tough too. This was an action-packed story that kept me enthralled from beginning to end. The secondary characters are wonderful and I can't wait for their stories.
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Brethren in Arms Series Book One
Major Luke Waverly was content being in the army. When his foolish relative died...Luke inherited and became a Duke. He was in no hurry for that position and stayed with his brothers in arms. After being injured and returning to English soil...life took a strange turn.
Lady Margaret “Meg” Blake was in deep trouble. She managed to escape one danger but there were many pitfalls ahead of her. And, she needed to find Amelia, her younger sister, and save her too.
Fighting together, a group of men became very close. The loss of a brother was devastating and for Luke to be sent home, was tough too. This was an action-packed story that kept me enthralled from beginning to end. The secondary characters are wonderful and I can't wait for their stories.
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May 3, 2019
Almost DNF. The writing wasnt horrible, it just wasnt interesting. It was a overly dramatic when nothing really happened. Slow.
Also, Repetitive, like when Margaret constantly wanted to tag along with all the chasing of the evil uncle. The hero couldn't deny her anything though she contributed nothing- except for the Duke to pine over how brave she was?? It was so odd and contrived.
She was also annoyingly against marriage though she had no prob kissing the duke. She declared repeatedly he only felt sorry for her? Clueless.
And the frequent mentioning of the brotherband from the war... a blatant attempt to get us to read future books.
It felt like the author'e heart wasn't into the writing... like she just had to crank out a book to fullfill a contract. Too bad. So bland.
Also, Repetitive, like when Margaret constantly wanted to tag along with all the chasing of the evil uncle. The hero couldn't deny her anything though she contributed nothing- except for the Duke to pine over how brave she was?? It was so odd and contrived.
She was also annoyingly against marriage though she had no prob kissing the duke. She declared repeatedly he only felt sorry for her? Clueless.
And the frequent mentioning of the brotherband from the war... a blatant attempt to get us to read future books.
It felt like the author'e heart wasn't into the writing... like she just had to crank out a book to fullfill a contract. Too bad. So bland.
March 18, 2022
It was very dynamic, and both main and secondary characters were pretty likable. But. Meg became just a tad too placid as the story progressed. We first met her when she jumped off the boat to avoid marrying against her will, and then scaled walls drugged and beaten, constantly risking her life to save her sister's, but the moment she meets Luke -- it's like she gives up her agency altogether. Luke sucks all the action and fun from the story, up to the point of Meg not even being in the loop most of the time. While Luke goes about doing useless things, she is sitting at home, fretting that maybe she should not have entrusted her sister's fate to the stranger she met last week! And he isn't even doing that good of a job of it!
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February 9, 2019
On My Honour by Elizabeth johns is a slow building, believable and sweet romance. The character development was great and it was really easy to connect with them. This was the perfect combination of damsel in distress, hero to the rescue and independent heroine not completely relying on someone to save her. Meg and Luke were extremely likeable characters and I’m really intrigued by the other characters as well. I loved the storyline, loved the writing and the only thing that could have made this better for me would be a little more sizzle between Meg and Luke. That is just a personal preference though. I really did love this story!
February 4, 2019
I absolutely loved this book. Once again, Elizabeth Johns amazed me her ability to grasp my attention before the end of the fisrt page. All of the characters were very well-written and I am excited about this series.
Meg and Luke were very likable characters. Both were strong and willing to sacrifice it all to protect those they love. The story flowed smoothly and st a good pace. It was very hard for me to put the book down.
I highly recommend this book and all others by Elizabeth Johns. If you have not read her Loring-Abbott series you are missing out.
Meg and Luke were very likable characters. Both were strong and willing to sacrifice it all to protect those they love. The story flowed smoothly and st a good pace. It was very hard for me to put the book down.
I highly recommend this book and all others by Elizabeth Johns. If you have not read her Loring-Abbott series you are missing out.
April 2, 2019
Luke is everything we readers want in a swoon-worthy Duke: brave, handsome, honorable, kind, and unmarried.
He has returned home injured from war with Napoleon's army, ready to take up his ducal duties. The last thing he expects upon returning home is to save a lady in distress.....
I enjoyed the journey this book takes us on, the mystery of who/what/why our fair maiden is in distress, and watching as our young Duke falls hopelessly in love with the young lady he is desperate to help.
Romance - Clean
Language - Mild
Violence - Mild
He has returned home injured from war with Napoleon's army, ready to take up his ducal duties. The last thing he expects upon returning home is to save a lady in distress.....
I enjoyed the journey this book takes us on, the mystery of who/what/why our fair maiden is in distress, and watching as our young Duke falls hopelessly in love with the young lady he is desperate to help.
Romance - Clean
Language - Mild
Violence - Mild
September 27, 2020
Lady Margaret Blake is in trouble! Lord Luke Waverly has been sent home from the continent after a serious injury. As Lady Margaret flees from her horror, she literally plows into Lord Waverly. She is being chased by ruffians that mean to catch her and return her to a ship bound for America. She has been sold by her guardian uncle upon the death of her parents. She will be wed in America. He sister will be wed to an elderly Eal with the hopes of producing a heir.
Lord Waverly decides to help Lady Meg.
Lord Waverly decides to help Lady Meg.
March 24, 2022
Needs an editor
I feel like the plot wasn’t terrible but it got muddled and then, as the book progressed, predictable yet illogical and overblown. The writing really needed help. Lots more tell than show. Odd typos and grammatical mistakes. At one point Meg “padded” her chest to feel where her dagger was held.
This was one quote: “Her thoughts went back to Luke, her Saviour” sorry. Weird to call a guy your capital S Saviour.
The sad thing is, I feel like it could’ve been great but it just got too muddled.
I feel like the plot wasn’t terrible but it got muddled and then, as the book progressed, predictable yet illogical and overblown. The writing really needed help. Lots more tell than show. Odd typos and grammatical mistakes. At one point Meg “padded” her chest to feel where her dagger was held.
This was one quote: “Her thoughts went back to Luke, her Saviour” sorry. Weird to call a guy your capital S Saviour.
The sad thing is, I feel like it could’ve been great but it just got too muddled.
March 22, 2019
It could have been great
I really liked the storyline of this novel. The characters were well developed. What needed to be fixed was the small confusions that happened in the story. An example of the problem: the author would state something happened. Then the characters would act like it didn't happen, yet. Then the characters would precede to start the action again. Eventhough there were problems with the writing, I still enjoyed the novel and reccomend it.
I really liked the storyline of this novel. The characters were well developed. What needed to be fixed was the small confusions that happened in the story. An example of the problem: the author would state something happened. Then the characters would act like it didn't happen, yet. Then the characters would precede to start the action again. Eventhough there were problems with the writing, I still enjoyed the novel and reccomend it.
September 18, 2019
This story starts off with action and really doesn't stop even at the end!
There is a great cat and mouse game afoot, spies, traitors, daring rescues and romance.
The story line and characters are well developed and you cheer for the good guys and boo the bad guys. It is good to see the romance develop between Meg and Luke.
I look forward to the other books in the series...
It ties to the Miss Bell's Finishing school series book 1....
There is a great cat and mouse game afoot, spies, traitors, daring rescues and romance.
The story line and characters are well developed and you cheer for the good guys and boo the bad guys. It is good to see the romance develop between Meg and Luke.
I look forward to the other books in the series...
It ties to the Miss Bell's Finishing school series book 1....
March 6, 2020
I read The Governess first and knew there had to be another series with more information. I am so glad I found this series. Wow, what a fun suspenseful story. I admit I had to read ahead a few times because I couldn't take the suspense. Meg and Luke are so great together. I loved their story, as well as all the other characters involved. It was so good. I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
March 6, 2019
A clean historical romance. Loved the characters. The hero’s honour held throughout the book and he proved it over and again. The heroine overcame great obstacles and showed great care for others. Tobin, the batman, was an enjoyable support character. The plot was well laid out and was quite believable. I enjoyed the love that grew between the characters, instead of lust. A good easy read.
November 13, 2019
Epically Good
Elizabeth Johns is a well seasoned author. Everything she writes is golden. It was a very thought out plot with lots of intrigue. The romance between the H and h is sweetly tender. Loved all the characters, except the villain of course but even his character was interesting. Can't wait to see what happens next!
Elizabeth Johns is a well seasoned author. Everything she writes is golden. It was a very thought out plot with lots of intrigue. The romance between the H and h is sweetly tender. Loved all the characters, except the villain of course but even his character was interesting. Can't wait to see what happens next!
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