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To Wed a Wild Lord (Hellions of Halstead Hall, Bk 4)
To Wed a Wild Lord - Hellions of Halstead Hall, Bk 4 Author:Sabrina Jeffries Drowning in guilt over his best friend's death seven years ago, Lord Gabriel Sharpe, the Angel of Death, knows his only hope at redemption is a race against a shocking opponent. — Shrouded in darkness for the past seven years, the infamous racer Lord Gabriel Sharpe is known to accept every challenge to race thrown at him. When his next c... more »hallenge comes in the form of his late best friend's sister, Virginia Waverly, Gabe is shocked. Yet she presents just the opportunity Gabe needs -- marriage to fulfill his grandmother's ultimatum and ensure his inheritance. What he didn't count on was needing her love. « less
Yupe, this one was a good one. This is really a must read series for any Sabrina Jeffries fan. All the books in the series have held their own while encompassing the other characters from the previous books. Like how she is revealing bits and pieces of the puzzle through each book.
I really enjoy the entire Hellions of Halstead Hall series; Ms. Jeffries really develops characters that the reader can thoroughly get into and enjoy. This story, of Gabe, the Angel of Death, was quite good. I look forward to the conclusion of the series.
Gabriel's story.
Gabe is the daredevil of the Sharpe children. He was 7 when he parents died. As an adult (he would have been 19/20) he raced his best friend, Roger. Roger was in an accident that killed him. Fast forward 7 years. Gabe has carried his guilt with him. Roger's sister, Virginia, challenges Gabe to a race. Realizing she will be possibly homeless when her grandfather died and her cousin inherits, he proposes marriage. He needs to marry to inherit and she will need someplace to live. Only problem? Virginia and her grandfather (Poppy) blame him for Roger's death.
I liked how close Virginia was to her grandfather, "Poppy." Her cousin, Pierce, is also supportive- in his own way. He may have a story later. The Sharpe family is fun to read about. Their love and support of each other shines through. I liked Gabe and Virginia getting to know each other. Both are a bit unconventional and compliment each other beautifully. Hetty and Issac (Poppy) might have their own love story too.
Celia is next!
Seven years ago, Gabriel Sharpe's best friend, Roger Waverly, died in a racing accident. Now Roger's sister, Virginia, is blaming Gabe for his death and wants revenge. Gabe is a daredevil, taking chance after chance with his life because of his guilt over Roger's death. Gabe knows he must marry within the year in order to get his inheritance, so why not marry Virginia who has no prospects. When Virginia challenges Gabe to a race, Gabe counters with a courtship offer.
This is another interesting romance in Jeffries' Hellions of Halstead Hall series. Gabe is very easy to like and his pursuit of Virgnia is fun. He feels responsible for Virginia since her brother is gone. Virginia wants to make Gabe pay for his part in Roger's death. But as she gets to know Gabe, she realizes how he has beat himself up over the past.
I really like how Sabrina Jeffries introduces new characters into the series. I really liked Virginia's cousin, Pierce Waverly, and I'm hoping he will eventually get his own book. My only problem with the book (and the whole series) is the overall story arc concerning the deaths of mom and dad Sharpe, is a little weak. It is moving very slow for me, but at least I know they will wind up the mystery in the next (and last) book in the series. My rating: 4.5 Stars.
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