The Relucant Heir

by Donna Hatch

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Isabella must win the village art contest to earn her right to study under a master. But when a mysterious gentleman arrives in search of the woman who once held his late brother’s heart, Isabella is drawn into his quest—and into a connection she never expected.

Haunted by grief and burdened by duty, Rowan is determined to find his brother’s lost love and deliver the heartbreaking news. With only a few cryptic clues, he enlists the help of a spirited young artist whose warmth and wit begin to heal wounds he thought permanent.

As their search unfolds, so does a tender bond that challenges everything they thought they wanted. But with Isabella’s future hanging in the balance and Rowan’s family honor at stake, they must decide: will they risk it all for a love that could change everything?

This short story by award-winning author Donna Hatch will transport you to Regency times while you wait for an appointment or make your commute, like a mental trip to Regency England.

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Book Details

Genre

Historical Romance

Subgenre

Regency (1811–1820)

Audience

Adult

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

1 None

Violence

1 None

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

2 Mild

Publication Date

January 2, 2022

Language Versions

English

Fiction Form

Novella

Sensitive Themes

Grief or loss of a loved one

Editorial Reviews

"Donna Hatch is one of the masters of clean romance with electric tension and smokin’ hot kisses." ~ Reading is My Super Power Reviews

"Written with heart and depth, Donna Hatch’s books are absolute must-reads for any fan of swoon-worthy historical romance."

Sarah M. Eden, USA Today best-selling historical romance author

Strange Characters & Plot

This is the story of Rowan Law, who has his future laid out for him by his father, a demanding earl. How Rowan ends up stranded in Brighton and taken in by the vicar’s family is unrealistic and far fetched. The sense of ease and redemption he experiences while residing with this unpretentious household verges on the saccharine. The vicar’s ward, the lovely Isabella Montgomery, of course falls in love with Rowan, and there is the classic “will-he-won’t-he” stuff that goes on for half of the book. The end is as incredible (as in non-credible) as the rest of the book. And there were numerous grammatical errors. In short, this book merits 3 stars at best.

Lovely short novel

Second son inherits title on brother’s accidental death. He doesn’t want the title, nor his father hardly waiting til the funeral is over to start training him for his new position. Orphaned girl, living with vicar and wife, is a budding artist, but not of the same social class as an earl’s heir. Mss Hatch handles this much used story line with finesse and some twists that make the story fresh. Well worth the read.

Absolutely Fabulous! (Clean & wholesome)

Donna Hatch, it has been far too long since I have read a new story from you, and this book is an absolute treasure! Full of heart, tenderness, light and joy - I highly recommend it!