Garden of the Midnights in Clearly Christian Readathon

Oct 01, 2023 Becky of Becky's Bookshelves rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Garden of the Midnights by Hannah Linder is a delightful regency romance with some mystery. Isabella Gresham has lived a delightful life with a doting family. William Kensley has had privilege as a Gentleman, but has not had a loving family. Now he is trying to find out who wants him dead, his identity, and is running to find out.

This story gripped me from the beginning and I stayed up way to late trying to see how it would end. Isabella and William are interesting characters who I enjoyed wat ...more

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Sep 28, 2023 Melissa (christianbooksandcoffee) rated it it was amazing

Wow what a great story! William Kensley has just discovered that his Aunt has been lying to him his whole life. He is told that his father is alive and given his name and where to go. When he arrives he meets Isabella Gresham, who is the daughter of his father. Though her father wants nothing to do with William, Isabella can’t abandon him and they develop a friendship. There are also some villains going around too. And as to not give away any spoilers, I will stop right there.

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Oct 16, 2023 Kim rated it really liked it

Shelves: christian-fiction

This book is quite the page turner. There are ballrooms and beaches, gothic and Regency vibes, dastardly villains, action and sweet romance, soul searching and forgiveness. I couldn’t put it down.

I received an ebook copy from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

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Oct 07, 2023 Becky Fleming rated it it was amazing

Oh what a wonderful book! This is my first Hannah Linder book and it won’t be my last! This one more than satisfies all the bookish delights of my heart! It has emotional depth, faith in God, romance, danger, mystery, suspense, witty banter….

It gave me Downton Abbey and Poldark vibes with a bit of gothic thrown in!

I feel like William was a type of Job in the Bible - everything was taken away from him, and yet he remained true to his integrity and good character and to God. Once he was able to ...more

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Oct 07, 2023 Kelly-Ann ~ Sassy Bookish Mama rated it really liked it

Shelves: on-my-shelves

Another great story by Hannah Linder. She transported me to England where we met some wonderful characters and went on a rollercoaster of emotions.

I was completely surprised by the way the story evolved. There was intrigue and romantic suspense. William to me at times fell flat. I mean he is not your typical rogue, strong character. Don't get me wrong he is strong in certain areas of life but physically he almost seemed weak. Isabella was at times a bit too clueless to what was happening in her ...more

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Aug 14, 2023 Jodi rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Their romance was forbidden. First, because they thought they were siblings, then because her father declared it so. And herein lies the dilemma, how do you go on without the one who makes you feel whole?

I'm so glad I discovered Hannah Linder last year when her first novel, Beneath His Silence debuted. I liked Garden of the Midnights almost as much as Beneath His Silence and more than When Tomorrow Came (audiobook). This story has gothic elements, but wasn't entirely a gothic novel. The part I d ...more

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Oct 03, 2023 Lisa rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This was a wonderful story! So much intrigue and beautiful character development! I really enjoy Ms Linder’s writing style! I fell in love with the H and felt all the feels for the h! Enjoy this lovely novel! I know I did!

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC! All my opinions are honestly my own.

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Sep 16, 2023 Brandi | RB Momma Reads rated it it was amazing

Shelves: arc-review-copy, 2023, ebooks-i-own

This is an excellent tale! Hannah Linder has such a way with words that I am able to see the scenes play out in my mind. One feels all the glory, pain, mystery, and shock while reading about William and Isabella. This story just kept developing into moments of "What?!" and there were several times I was surprised by a turn of events.

William is one of my favorite lead characters I've read this year. He is honorable and constantly strives to be a better person. He grabs life and experiences it to ...more

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Jul 22, 2023 Jeanette Durkin rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Wow, wow, wow! This book is exceptional! The characters are wonderful! Their stories are so complex and authentic. I found myself emotionally involved with all of them. There is murder, intrigue, deception, unrequited love, and true love!
I was provided a copy of the book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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