Until Vienna by Heather B. Moore is an excellent historical fiction and historical romance that is the third book in the amazing series: Romance on the Orient Express.

I have to say, I have read all three books now in this four-novel series, and I have loved every one of them. I love that each book is by a different author, yet have the over-arching theme of finding love, self-appreciation, a path forward for their own lives, a second chance a happiness, all while traveling upon the same magical and gorgeous train (and meeting the mysterious Nicholas). Each author brings their slightly unique taste and writing style to their own respective books, but yet it all blends together wonderfully.

I loved Ms. Moore's narrative just as much as the two previous. Here we find 24 year old Gigi (Georgina) Ballard traveling with her aunt and her two elderly female friends as an escort on a month-long art and travel expedition across the beautiful and romantic landscapes of Europe.

On the brink of being written off as a spinster, the elderly women are hoping to find a life partner and husband for Gigi, possibly with the young, intelligent, and handsome professor that is leading the art group, Professor Clyde Haskins.

I loved so many things about this book. I love the main characters. I really liked Gigi and Professor Haskins separately as well as together. Both had excellent chemistry and seemed to bring the best out of one another when together. I liked how both had their own respective flaws, yet were working to better themselves and over come past obstacles. I also felt that by presenting both characters as having past relationship hardships and hiccups, that it made both more realistic and endearing. Both characters are honest, kind-hearted, and loyal. It was all perfectly created and it really added to the complexity of their profiles as well as the story.

I really liked the addition of Aunt Rowena, Lillian, Gigi’s mother, Irene, and Blanche. All were wonderful, sweet, funny, and sassy characters in their own ways. I enjoyed the light-hearted aspects they added as well as some of the obstacles that were placed upon our two main characters through no fault of their own.

I also really liked the descriptions of the fashions, drawings, locations, landscapes, and the beautiful art/food, and life that they all experienced during the tour.

I thought the storyline and pacing were excellent, the perfect balance of narrative, romance (ah the wonderfully depicted romance!!!!!), laughter, love, and hurdles/misunderstandings sprinkled throughout made the conclusion so much sweeter. I also really, really liked the ending. Perfect!

I can't wait for the fourth book in this series.

A must read! 5/5 stars

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Really good book if not predictable great characters and travelling on the Orient Express would have been wonderful.

Two broken hearts, sworn off love, thrown together on a tour
Gigi has sworn off romance and love after numerous disappointments and has begun to find fulfillment designing and sewing dresses, much to her mother’s dismay. Now her aunt, Rowena, has asked her to accompany her on a tour aboard the Orient Express. The chance to see the sights and art of some of Europe’s great cities can’t be refused. The first day, Gigi is introduced to Professor Haskins, the guide for the tour and a handsome, single man of Gigi’s age. However, Professor Haskins has had his own disappointments with a broken engagement in his past and is now a confirmed bachelor. As the tour progresses, Gigi and Clyde (Haskins) are thrown together as the small group travels. Both begin to wonder if perhaps their disappointments could be put in the past. A revelation of past uninvited interventions, current matchmaking, and an unexpected ending to the tour leave both Gigi and Clyde unsure of the future and what it could hold. An excellent book. I highly recommend it. I was given a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this sweet story. I would definitely give it 4.5 stars. Professor Clyde Haskins is smart, funny, and handsome. Who couldn't help falling for this bachelor? I also loved Georgina and her growth from beginning to end. She really grew in confidence as a character and I loved being along for the journey. She is such a thoughtful, compassionate woman. Aunt Rowena is also a great character. I was thinking she was going to be a stuffy aunt, but I loved seeing Rowena and Gigi grow together through the trials they face.
The only thing I didn't like was toward the end with GiGi and Clyde's misunderstanding. I felt like it was a little out of character for Georgina to not even listen to him or read his letters and I also felt like I was tricked almost as a reader which I don't like. But I felt the rest of the story was fun and cute. #netgalley #untilvienna