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A House at the End of the Moors, is a gothic novel, dark, with a twist of romance, forgiveness and love. Maggie's character will pull you in, she is strong in the face of opposition. Oliver breaks out of Dartmouth and finds solace in the house at the end of the moors. Well developed characters and plot. I loved this book, I'm sad that it ended.

If you are looking for a slightly post-Regency era, slow-burn, Christian romance book, then this book is a great choice. The story is interesting, if predictable, and the book is well-researched. I found it a little slow at times, with not enough drama, suspense, twists, and turns. Furthermore, the dialogue, well probably true to the era, seemed a little stilted. While these things distracted from the book's appeal to me, they might not be as much of a distraction to someone who likes that time period and book style. Apparently, I am just not as much of a fan of that time period anymore (don't tell Bronte!).

Thanks to NetGalley & the publishers for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I can't say enough about Michelle Griep's books. She writes such heart-felt fiction, and this one is no exception.
Oliver and Maggie are both struggling with the hand life has dealt them - he's fighthing to prove his innocence, she's holding tight to maintain a quiet life of anonymity. When their worlds collide, each will risk their own hard-won ground to aide the other.
Maggie and Oliver are very realistic characters, and Ms. Griep writes male and female characters equally well.
I have to say, in this book, I was also especially impressed with the bad guy. Mr. Barrow is the worst kind of bad guy, he believes he is "righteous" in everything he's doing. The effect of his encounters with those around him and his character development throughout the story add a new perspective and dimension to the usually flat character of the typical bad guy.
Michelle Griep manages to cover so many aspects of conflict in this book - right vs. wrong, justice vs. revenge, family conflict, inner conflict with oneself, past vs. present - and manages to do them all justice in depth and genuineness.
I read all of her books and will continue to do so. You just know it's going to be good.

The House at the End of the Moor
Rating: 4 stars

Thank you to the publisher for the ARC given through NetGalley for review.

This book kept me very entertained from start to finish. It was full of non-stop action, drama and a little romance. I had a hard putting it down because I really wanted to know what would happen to Oliver and Maggie. Trouble seemed to always find them. This book is not heavy on the romance, but I did like how as Oliver and Maggie spent time together their feeling began to change. They first had to clear their names before they could be together and boy did it take it a while, but it was very well worth it to see them get there.

Great story and I highly recommend it!!

Escaped Convict. Woman in Hiding. Stolen Jewelry. Treachery. False Accusations. Revenge. Justice. Trust.

I was hooked from page one. Reminiscent of Jane Eyre, The House at the End of the Moor is full of intrigue and suspense… nothing is as it appears. I honestly had a hard time putting it down!

The character development was so flawless and clever. Through her use of language, Michelle Griep made the dramatis personae come to life. I found myself desiring justice and redemption for the characters, but including the point of view of one of the villains, challenged my raw emotion and granted me a deeper understanding. Both unique and refreshing.

“How long will that angry beast living inside him continue to override his good reason?”

I look forward to reading more from this spellbinding author!

Red Review: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
*** 5 Stars: Compelling Characters, Well-Written, Interesting Storyline, Unable to Stop, Desire to Re-Read

I did not want to put this book down. Reminiscent of Jane Eyre, this gothic regency novel sucked me in. The setting is perfect, the characters are well written. There is a little mystery, a little romance, and a great story. This is my favorite from Michelle Griep.

This book has a Jane Eyre feel. Maggie, who has isolated herself in the house at the end of the moor, is hiding a secret. When her maid stumbles across a man injured and takes him into their home.
I was hooked from the very beginning. The characters of Maggie and Oliver are intriguing, strong, and God-fearing. Their quest for justice, drove them into an exciting adventure. The twists and turns kept me turning the pages, and their growing affection for one another was sweet and alluring. This was a clean Christian romance adventure. Although there were some cruelty and violence (beatings) they were not so gruesome to offend, but added to the depth of the story. I would recommend this book. It has so many facets of genres, romance, adventure, history, Christian values and forgiveness. I would also recommend this author for her other books. I received this book from the publisher through net galley for an honest review.

Awesome! Loved every moment of it. From the start, readers will be thrust into the storyline and the heart pounding action doesnt stop- even when you think it will, Griep throws a curve at you. At first I thought the character of Maggie/Daisy a bit prudish for one so young but then you find out what she's gone through and you understand her reasons, however for me, she didnt convince me of one being an opera star- perhaps part of the ensemble, or even one that would sing a solo but not a star. And with Oliver we find out snippets here and there but I thought there needed to be more backstory to him.
Overall however, I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. Michelle Griep's writing style and use of imagery is just superb. This is an action, suspense, mystery and sweet gentle romance book, all the while maintaining a Christian outlook.
My thank you to the publisher for allowing me to read an advance copy .

This book was absolutely phenomenal. Maggie Dorset has gone into hiding at the ends of the earth, renting an isolated house in Dartmoor. Hoping escape her past, Maggie has little contact with the residents of the nearby village. But her peaceful existence is shattered when she discovers a man near death on the moor. Fulfilling her Christian duty, she takes him into her home not realizing how drastically this act of kindness will alter her life.
Ms. Greip is an excellent storyteller. So many things happened in this story: injustice, betrayal, repentance, and forgiveness. The characters are so well-crafted and I felt pulled into their lives, feeling their hurts and rejoicing in their triumphs. Greip has such an amazing abilitiy to recreate this time period. I recently read her Once Upon a Dicken's Christmas, and was so excited to be abke to read another of her creations. Thanks to Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book. It is a keeper. #Netgalley

I really enjoyed this book. I have enjoyed several books by this author, and they keep getting better! This one stuck with me for several days after I read it. I enjoyed the characters and the setting. Definitely one for the keeper shelf!

I received a copy of this book in order to facilitate my review. I was not obligated to leave a positive response, and all opinions are my own.

I completely love Michelle Griep because her books make you feel as if you are actually there with the characters experiencing what they are experiencing. That makes the book so much more enjoyable. The House at the End of the Moor explodes with imagery and that is what makes this book so good.

Oliver Ward is a politician who has been falsely accused and imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. The conditions in the prison are completely awful. He plans his escape with the help of a friend who is imprisoned wrongfully as well. Oliver's escape is hindered when he is hurt and lying close to death.

Maggie Lee lives a private life. She is on the run and intends to stay that way. When Maggie and her maid find Oliver, they bring him back to their home and nurse him back to health. Maggie learns her patient is an escaped convict but she hides him anyway. Soon Maggie and Oliver share their stories with one another and they find they have been wronged by the same person. They set off to prove Oliver's innocence but that is easier said than done with two people working hard to hunt them down.

Soon feelings develop between Maggie and Oliver. Their plan to prove Oliver innocent becomes dangerous, but the payoff could set them both Oliver and Maggie free.

The House at the End of the Moor is one that I thoroughly enjoyed and had a hard time putting down. I received an ARC of this book and this is my honest feedback.

I thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful book by Michelle Griep. She has a gift for bringing historical characters to life and I always part with her cast of characters sorrowfully, as with dear friends.
The setting for the story may seem off-putting to some, but life is not always sunshine and beauty. The foggy bogs and dreary Moor simply add to the mystery and were reminiscent of Bronte and Dickens classics.
Maggie Lee and Oliver Ward are both on the run from separate enemies. They join forces to right a wrong and find their own respective freedom.
The author does a brilliant job of dealing with heavy issues such as family relationships, misunderstandings, infidelity and death. She weaves a beautiful story of redemption and victory over our enemies-even the Enemy of our souls. One specific scene had me crying so hard I’m surprised my husband didn’t wake up. It resonated within me because I have walked that same path.
Humor. Suspense. Intrigue. Redemption. Romance.
This story has it all!
Grab a cup of coffee or tea and get cozy. Once you start reading, you won’t be able to put it down.

The House at the End of the Moor
by Michelle Griep
Oh, the intrigue! Hunted by their past Oliver and Maggie Lee are on the run.
When Maggie’s housemaid discovers Oliver a breath away from death near the house Maggie opens her home for him to mend. Little does Maggie realize Oliver's presence has exposed her to the very thing she is running from. Her secluded hideaway is no longer a safe haven but a trap. Together they run to find justice and free themselves from their past.
I thought this was a very fun book to read. It was well written and easy to follow making it hard to put down. If you’re looking for some adventure and romance in one this is a book to check out.
I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

I have enjoyed other Michelle Griep books, this one was no exception. Michelle is a masterful author, knowing how to create a scene in your mind that is rich and clear.

It’s a bit of a complicated story but knit together quite well. Strained family relationships show how important it is to resolve things before they fester and become diseased. A broken heart from loss can turn to vengeful hatred, taking teachings from the Bible and twisting and perverting them beyond recognition.

The lessons and truth in the story are so intertwined that one could hardly know they are learning something, until after the realization hits.

If you are struggling with the resolution of relationships in your life, I strongly suggest this book as a means of learning why and how to make amends and forgive, even if the person doesn’t or can’t ask for forgiveness. Forgiveness can be shown in many different ways.

I received this book as a gift. I received no compensation for reviewing this book other than a really great read!

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

Five stars!! What a great story! I didn’t want to put it down. The theme of finding justice permeated the story. An opera singer hiding out in the house at the end of the moor meets an escaped convict and the story begins. Griep crafts a superb tale of forgiveness, redemption and mercy. You’ll be glad you spent the time reading this one.

A Victorian gothic adventure featuring prisoners, thieves, opera singers, moors, slums, forgiveness and redemption. The quality storytelling is everything I’ve come to expect from author Michelle Griep, and I thoroughly enjoyed every page.

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

What a fantastic story!
I enjoyed almost everything about this story and was pulled right into the moors of Dartmoor and the exciting city of Bath. The descriptions of landscape and city life are beautifully illustrated making it easy for the reader to immerse themselves into the setting.
The connections between characters are creative, and the revelations of those connections are timed perfectly. The hero and heroine recognize each other, but only in vague terms until after a few days together circumstances force them to confront their true identities.
The antagonists are truly despicable characters. One gets a redemptive story which played out rather strangely, but it seemed to work (once the reader understood how he had become what he was).
Secondary characters play an essential role throughout the entire novel. They each are likable and show how time, circumstances, and God’s mercy can change people.
This is definitely a romance, but I found it was more focused on the plot and when it did shift to romantic scenes, they were drawn out (in a good way) long enough for the reader to gain a sense of where things were headed. The romance would leave off for a time while characters tried to solve their problems and escape the antagonists.
The House at the End of the Moor is a story of learning to trust, forgiveness, walking in mercy and meting out justice. It draws the comparison of justice versus vengeance, and justice by man versus justice by God.
I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

It started a bit slow but it quickly became a page turner! I couldn’t put it down! I enjoyed the characters. It was the perfect combination of romance, alittle mystery but mostly trying to correct a wrong. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the early copy. Definitely recommend

I loved this book! I could not stop reading and the author kept me on my toes. I was so intrigued to figure out how the mystery would be solved the whole way through.
What could go wrong when a handsome stranger shows up needing help from someone who is hiding from her own secrets. There is a mystery surrounding both Oliver and Maggie. Both have to figure out how to trust eachother in order to right the wrong. Will there be a little romance along the way? You will have to read this book to find out.
This author did so well in her writing. I loved the way she wrote very deceptively when we were in Maggie's perspective. She did so well with flowing the story. I was invested in these characters and was rooting for them from the very start.
I received this book freely and chose to give my opinion.

Readers are given a beautiful, heartfelt, historical romance in Michelle Griep’s, The House at the End of the Moor. Maggie, otherwise known as the opera star Daisy Lee, is living in seclusion in Lydford at Morden Hall, wanting nothing more than to be left alone. Maggie believes she can pull it off until a bedraggled man is found close to the house, unconscious and in desperate need of medical care. Against her better judgement, Maggie and her maid bring the man into her home to nurse his wounds with the understanding he’s to leave once he’s healed. Little does she know the man is an escaped prisoner from Dartmoor Prison, a man by the name of Oliver Ward. Oliver is a member of the House of Commons determined to clear his name of wrongdoing and like Maggie desperate to hide until he can prove his innocence. Maggie and Oliver believe they can almost pull this off until the vindictive Officer Barrow shows up at Maggie's door suspicious she is harboring the escaped prisoner. Maggie manages to put his suspicions off giving Oliver more time to heal, but when Oliver finds an expensive ruby necklace in Maggie’s possession, the very necklace he is purported to have stolen, he demands some answers. It appears Maggie has some secrets of her own.

As Officer Barrow continues to return and harrass Maggie, Oliver and Maggie know the only way to prove their innocence is to risk returning to the scene of the crime. WIth time running out and Barrow on their heels, Maggie and Oliver become desperate to find the culprits responsible for their plight. And if being fugitives on the run isn't complicated enough, the pair soon discover they are falling for each other. The only obstacle that remains is surviving Barrow long enough to prove their innocence in order to have any chance at a future together.

I enjoyed this book so much. I loved the story-line, the characters and it was so easy to read. I loved the protectiveness of Oliver towards Maggie and in return I loved her gentleness and strength. I really liked Oliver’s father, a character that was later introduced and a great asset to the story. Also, any good story like this has a villain and Barrow meets that bill perfectly. The supporting characters helped the story come together and all in all it was a really great read.

So if you like Historical Fiction or Christian Fiction with a great story-line and a touch of sweet romance, Michelle Griep’s, The House at the End of the Moor is the book for you. It’s a page turner filled with great characters, a great plot and the perfect weekend read. Settle in with a cup of tea or a glass of wine and enjoy

I want to thank Barbour Publishing, Inc and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy of Michelle Griep’s, The House at the End of the Moor. “Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own”.