To my surprise, it was better than I thought it would be. This is a christian regency romance.

Miss Abigail Gilbert is anxious to leave a miserable home to marry a baronet who asked for her hand. Captain Samuel Thatcher is an ex-war veteran who patrolled the roads for highwaymen. Circumstances force them to face the road and dangers to take the girl to her fiancé, while the captain has his hands full with a promise to a friend.

Adventures and slow romance follow.


The end was a bit dragged. The thing with the 'voices' /SPOILERS--->... and with that I mean the 'otherworldly voices' - I am still a bit mollified by it. I don't understand clearly such blatant expression of faith. I am more fan of the conscience type.<---SPOILERS/

The Good: I like that Abigail is not a delicate flower kind of heroine. She is able to take action despite her fears.

And Samuel is a believable tormented hero.

God, have mercy on that man’s soul . . . but even as he prayed it, Samuel knew it was too late for the black-hearted sinner— and that was a fate worse than death.
He staggered from the thought as he wiped off his knife. It was always like this, the heave of his stomach, the squeeze in his chest, every time a criminal died unrepentant, no matter how abominable their offenses.


In the other hand, I am a bit cynical about historical romances believing in real love. Until very recently, and with that I mean early 20th century, people were more practical. And in that time, as we can see in the Austen romance , the heroine ended married with the house and the title, and don't forget the connections. Well, some can say decency required but it was more public image. But for this literature be a more gullible is a must , I'd think :sigh and not-gasp: ;P

*Though is indicated as the third book of a serie, it can be read as stand-alone without problem.

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Donde Abigail se sentia la Cenicienta pero el príncipe no lo era tanto.

Abigail es una joven dama bastante ingenua que sale de un hogar hostil, con una madrastra y hermanastaras mala leche y un padre despreocupado para casarse con un baronet que pidio su mano despues de verla en un baile. Todas sus esperanzas estan puestas en este hombre buen mozo, rubio y con titulo, que la espera para casarse. Pero en su casa no le ponen guardia para el viaje, y tan solo con una sirviente por compañia para una dama sola , empiezan dificultades en el camino.

Mientras tanto, Samuel Thatcher es un exvterano de guerra, cinico y harto de matar gente y de vivir siempre en peligro, esta juntando dinero para comprarse un terrenito y retirarse con su fiel yegua. Y se encuentra con esta damisela en apuros, que lo termina contratando para que la lleve con su prometido. ]]Bueno, hay asaltantes, tormentas, accidentes, un bebe que necesita ayuda, y la vista de esta epoca bastante brutal a su manera y donde todo no era bailes de salon .

Abby va a tener que decidirse que es mas importante, y entre su idea ideal de romance y lo que va viviendo dia a dia.
Nunca habia leido a esta autora, ni esta serie. No tuve problemas para leer este a pesar de que es el tercero de esta serie de hombres de la ley de fines de 1800 que patrullaban los camiones de asaltantes de carruajes y viajeros que se movilizaban en Inglaterra durante su periodo de regencia.

Aparece indicado como un romance cristiano, pero encuentro que no es exasperante y el nivel de religiosidad es congruente con la epoca .

Es una buena historia. pero sin mayores sorpresas


Romance? Si.
Sexo? No
Animales? caballos.
Niños? Una nena de pocos meses.

Captivating Read
An incredibly sweet read that flows without the lingering of suspense just straight and to the point making this another enjoyable read by this author.

Book Title: The Noble Guardian (The Bow Street Runners #3)
Author: Michelle Grip
Pub Date: June 1, 2019

***ARC was provided to me by Net Galley and the Publisher for a fair and honest review***

Overall rating: 3/5 A clean Christian romance novel that is the conclusion to the trilogy.

Heroine (Abigail Gilbert): 2/5 Abby is a very naive daughter of a well off family that is trying to better their station in life by marrying into the gentry. Stubborn and strong willed when she really has no right to be given that she spent her whole childhood being berated by her family.

Hero (Samuel Thatcher): 3/5 Samuel is getting ready to step out of his role as a Bow Street runner and settle down and buy a farm. He is dark and brooding and tries very hard to maintain that character even when happy for some reason.

Plot: 3/5 Abby sets out to meet her soon to be husband Sir Jonathan with only a coachman and her maid to protect her. When they get to a particularly dangerous part of their journey they try to hire a guard but none is available. They are attacked by highwaymen and Samuel happens to be patrolling that area and saves the women but kills a notorious highwayman’s brother. Samuel needs to travel north for a bit and Abby needs a guard (now that even her made has abandoned her) so they set off together. Abby learns much about Samuel and when pressed she can’t even decide on a hair color for Sir Jonathan. Will she choose the easy life of the gentry or perhaps stay with her noble guardian?

Personal Review: If I had known it was a Christian romance novel I probably wouldn’t have read it. I have no problem with religion, I taught Sunday School for eight years, but it’s not a concept I particularly enjoy when reading a romance book so I wish it was mentioned somewhere in the summary from the publisher. This pair think about and talk to God on a page by page basis that I find off putting but if Christian romance is your genre then give this book a go.

Abby tries on multiple occasions to draw Samuel into conversion but the pair don’t really work for me. Samuel is too broody for me and I’m surprised Abby falls for him. Her other choice was not the greatest guy so I would choose Samuel over Sir Jonathan too, but she falls for Samuel before they arrive.

The maid leaving her charge and heading home, what is she planning on telling the family? The family didn’t particularly love Abby but they needed her marriage to be successful and now is traveling alone. I don’t see the maid getting welcomed back into the house staff.

*thank you to the publisher and to Netgalley for this free copy in exchange for an honest review*

Michelle Griep has done it again! I enjoyed the Bow Street Runners book before this one, and Noble Guardian was just as good.

I like Griep’s writing style. I will be looking for more work from her!

"The Noble Guardian" is the third and final installment of Griep's Bow Street Runners trilogy, and my personal favorite of the three. They are all good; other than the Runners being friends, the books are dissimilar. In this novel we have Runner Captain Samuel Thatcher, who is hired to guard Abigail Gilbert on a long and perilous journey to meet her betrothed.

Much happens in this book. There are highwaymen, a sad reality of the time, murder and illness. Plus, Samuel is tasked with delivering an adorable baby girl to her aunt. There is a sweet inspirational message concerning Baby Emma near the end of the novel. The love between Abby and Samuel develops slowly and is believable. Thankfully, there is no insta-love here! Both had terrible childhoods and reacted differently. If I had Samuel's experiences, I'd be a pessimist too. Sir Jonathan Amberley is incredibly unlikable.

As always, Griep's writing is superb. She has a wonderful understanding of the Regency time period, and her well-developed characters act appropriately. There are some who don't get their just desserts, although that's the way it goes sometimes.

I am always amazed at the way Michelle Griep can completely sweep me up in a story and make me feel as if I’ve actually been in the setting she’s chosen as the backdrop to her story. Her characters have such depth to them. From the very first page, I felt Abigail’s emotion of wanting to find true love and acceptance into a family, and felt the sting of rejection from her own parents. Samuel Thatcher is the almost-ideal hero throughout this story. “Noble” is certainly the word that describes him, and he proves time and again that he’s a person Abigail can completely trust. He’s a man of faith, and he has to draw strength from that as he faces a threat that can come at him silently from almost any direction. As Abigail also faces uncertainty and adversity all throughout this story, she finds that the “true love” and acceptance she’s really needing can only come from God.

This is a well-researched book and the author incorporates those details to give this story an authentic feel. Michelle Griep is master at writing Regency mystery/ suspense. This is a clean story and there’s no foul language or inappropriate scenes to mar the reading. I have loved this “Bow Street Runner” series. Even if you haven’t read the other books in this series, you can enjoy this one on its own. can’t wait to see where the author takes us in her next series.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

The Noble Guardian by Michelle Griep is a wonderful look into the world of the Bow Street Runners in London during the Regency era. I really hadn't heard of this historical element until I started reading Griep's novels. The Noble Guardian is a fast-pace novel with plenty of moments of heroics and a growing fascination with what might happen for the heroine versus what she believes will be her future when she meets her future husband. There was enough tension to keep this suspense-loving reader interested, but enough romance and down moments to round out the characters. The romance was predictable, but I enjoyed watching Samuel and Abigail find their true love and their happily-ever-after. Overall, The Noble Guardian by Michelle Griep is a unique, yet thrilling conclusion to the Bow Street Runners. The characters have a fascinating journey to complete, physically and emotionally. Fans of Sarah E. Ladd and Dawn Crandall might want to pick up this series.

I received a complimentary copy of The Noble Guardian by Michelle Griep from Barbour Publishing, but the opinions stated are all my own.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Super conclusion to the Bow Street Runners series! The hero is, indeed, very noble but plagued by memories from his early life. The heroine, browbeaten by her very unkind stepmother for many years, is looking for love and someone to cherish her. She is engaged to a baronet and headed to his home for the marriage. As the story unfolds, I was drawn to both Samuel and Abby. Near the end, I was able to forecast the conclusion—but it didn’t spoil the story for me. FIVE STARS!!

This entire series from Michelle Griep was captivating! Lots of drama, a bit heavy but so good and she definitely keeps readers on the edge of their seats. If you like mystery, intrigue, romance, and some great faith moments thrown in, this book (and entire series) is great. I found myself loving the stories, but also highlighting some of the faith moments as well in my ereader. Very convicting, challenging, and entertaining all rolled into one.

The Noble Guardian by Michelle Griep is another hit story of history, intrigue and romance.
Captain Samuel Thatcher is busy chasing the highway men and keeping the roadways safe for travelers when he meets up with strong willed Abigail Gilbert. He tries to encourage her to go back home but she is determined to travel on. She is traveling across the country to marry a baronet she has only met once. Her maid abandons her yet she is determined to travel on alone. Samuel eventually becomes her hired guardian but with the thieves out for revenge will they survive to end of her journey?
I loved this book! Another hit for sure! Samuel is a wonderful hero who speaks to the heart of readers. Abby is a feisty woman who definitely has a mind of her own. There is plenty of danger, action, twists and turns and romance in this story to keep the reader turning pages. You never know what will happen next and this continues to the last page when all the loose ends are tied up in a beautiful bow. Michelle Griep’s unique style of bringing history to life always amazes me and keep me up late reading more. I give this book 5 of 5 stars. This is one you do not want to miss.
I received an advance copy of this book through Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

"The Noble Guardian" by Michelle Griep
Ever so glad I read this story .... What an adventure to be lived via the pages of this story. You know how you want this story to go... but... this is a Regency England story and almost anything can happen. Yes, I loved this story.. I received an ARC of this story from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my honest opinion. If you like Regency England stories... with characters of honor and a goodly amount of love.. then I expect you will also enjoy your time within this story. Happy Reading !

I couldn’t put this book down! This book has it all. Adventure, action, suspense, romance, brooding hero, and plucky heroine. I have not read any prior books in the Bow Street Runners series, but that didn’t take away from absolutely loving this book and Captain Samuel Thatcher.

This is the best Michelle Griep book I’ve read so far. The writing is top notch. The historical details are spot on and the characters she created with Samuel and Abby will win your heart.

Thank you to NetGalley and Barbour Publishing for the ARC

The Noble Guardian by Michelle Griep
This author is one of the best. If you like historical fiction, you will treasure The Bow Street Runners series. Michelle Griep’s has the unique talent of transferring her extensive research and creating a descriptive and meaningful story. All her characters pop off the pages and come alive in my mind while I read her stories or better yet, I’m drawn into the story and become a part of it. I’m always a little sad when I turn to the last pages of her books. Ms. Griep always has a golden nugget of truth that sticks with me. In this book it was this quote: “Someone once told me that life is more than good ideas. It is the risks that return greater results. I hope, sir, that one day you too will learn to risk all for love, for that is what our Lord did for us?”
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Thank you net galley for the advance reader copy of the novel. I enjoyed this historical fiction set in Regency era England. This story was a slow build of clean romance through out an adventure filled carriage journey. I was cheering for Abby and Samuel the whole time! I read this without any trouble of keeping up with characters or plot despite not having read any of the previous books. I will say I kept hoping that sir Jonathan was connected to the highway man but alas that didn't happen. Great read that kept me up late into the night to finish!

Such a delightful tale, featuring one of my favourite characters of the series--Thatcher! The Noble Guardian has all the high and low points that will make a reader sing, and is straight up--a robust, well-paced, heart-warming & colourful historical read.

*I was given a free ebook copy on Netgalley via the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion*

This third book from Michelle Griep on the Bow Street Runners was a great conclusion to a fast-paced romantic series. Abigail and Samuel must face many challenges in The Noble Guardian. Abigail is a cinderella-type character, scorned and taken advantage of by her family. She is sent to her fiancé with only a maid to accompany her and experiences a terrifying journey as they are attacked by highwaymen. Samuel is a battle-weary hero who travels the roads as a Bow-Street Runner. He is targeted by a notorious highwayman and when Samuel agrees to help Abigail get to her fiancé, his struggles become her own. Add to the mix a little baby they agree to deliver to an aunt along the way and the stage is set.

I enjoyed seeing returning characters in this series. And the tension between Samuel and Abigail led to interesting dialogue. I'm glad that Samuel and Abigail didn't let the opinions of others influence what they did with their lives. The ending was slightly abrupt but it made sense. I just didn't see it coming - maybe that is the mark of great surprise ending! Thank you Michelle for another great book in the series. I look forward to reading more from this author.

Even if I'm not a fan of Christian books I found this one entertaining and engaging.
I appreciated the cast of characters, the plot and the well researched historical setting.
An interesting read, recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Griep is a good writer. She knows her stuff. She keeps her books very historically accurate. I do appreciate this as things are very much true to the time and gives you a very good feel of reality. It would make a much better movie in my opinion. It was harder for me to get into this book because the characters felt detached from each other, they hardly spoke and when they did it was not friendly until almost the end of the book. I did feel their growing attraction but it was almost kept from us too. It is a style of writing that I just have a hard time with. This was a Christian book that is not heavy on the preaching but it is in their as these two learn to trust God. Overall it was a good read with a bit too much drama at the end but with good action throughout.

Life couldn’t be better for Abigail Gilbert—but it’s been a long time in coming. Having lived with a family who hated her, it’s finally her time for love. Abby sets off on a journey across England to marry one of the most prestigious gentlemen in the land—until highwaymen upset her plans and threaten her life.

Horse patrol captain Samuel Thatcher arrives just in time to save Abby. But she’s simply another victim in a job he’s come to despise. Tired of the dark side of humanity, he intends to buy land and retire.

Abby pleads with him to escort her for the rest of her journey. He refuses—until she offers him something he desperately needs to achieve his goal. . .money. Delivering her safely will give him more than enough to buy property.

So begins an impossible trek for the cynical lawman and the proper lady. Each will be indelibly changed by the time they reach her betrothed, if they don’t kill one another first—or fall in love.

This is a good story with lots of action. Abby is on her way to get married to Sir Jonathan. Her father and step mother want to get rid of her so they sent her away. Alone without protection. Along the way she is deserted by her maid, waylaid by highway men, and given the responsibility of delivering a baby to her aunt. She is rescued by Samuel Thatcher. With a little persuasion he hires on as guardian for Abby. Their journey is very interesting. This isn't a high suspense book. But has lots of adventure. I recommend this book.

I was given this book by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated in any way.

I received a copy of an eARC through Netgalley.

Two thumbs up for a wonderfully written Christian Romance novel by Michelle Griep. Major and minor characters come to life and hook the reader into a wonderful adventurous love story. The main characters, Captain Samuel Thatcher and Abigail Gilbert, wrestle with their building attraction towards each other, keeping Christ at the center of their relationship with each other and with others. The darling babe, Emma, is a wonderful addition to the excitement of their love for her, each other, and the near death adventures they must face. While this is an adult book, it would fit perfectly into a Christian High School for students looking for quality writing romance that is appropriate for their age.