"Lost love letters, lies, and betrayals separate a soldier from the woman he loves in this gripping, emotional Victorian romance...The chemistry between these star-crossed lovers is undeniable, and Matthews imbues their sweeping romance with just the right amount of period detail to make the setting come alive. Historical romance fans should snap this one up." -Publishers Weekly, starred review
"A fast and emotionally satisfying read, with two characters finding the happily-ever-after they had understandably given up on. A promising debut." -Library Journal
"This sweet story is the perfect quick read for fans of Regency romances as well as Victorian happily-ever-afters, with shades of Austen and the Brontës that create an entertaining blend of drama and romance." -RT Book Reviews
"Debut author Matthews adroitly captures the internal conflicts of her two main characters...The author's prose is consistently refined and elegant, and she memorably builds the simmering attraction between Sylvia and Sebastian." -Kirkus Reviews
An extremely romantic and emotional story... The characters are so realistic and just walk off the page and into your heart. This love story will stay in my memory for some time to come. This is a definite keeper that I can highly recommend." -The Romance Reviews, top pick
