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Discovering a handsome stranger with a gunshot injury in a nearby cottage, Lady Victoria Crawley can't let him struggle alone, and nurses him back to health. When it's revealed he is Hunter Melbourne, heir apparent to the Duke of Willowbrook, and the danger may not be over yet, Torie starts to fall for her patient. But Hunter can't forget that someone clearly wants him dead, and he wants to stop them, before they target those he loves.

I didn't know what to expect going into this book, but I loved all of the characters (apart from the villains, who got what they deserved). Torie was a fabulous main character, who was living with her widowed grandmother in the upcoming town of Willowbrook. In her spare time, she would spend time with the ageing Duke of Willowbrook, who is anxious for his grandson to return from war. Torie is all about helping people, which is part of the reason she's in Willowbrook to begin with, and when she came upon Hunter, she needed to help him. Hunter was really sweet with Torie, and he fell hard and fast. He wouldn't let anyone hurt her, and when she was injured, he went into protective mode quickly! I'm glad we saw how so many of the characters started to recover after events from their pasts, and I can't wait to learn more about Ethan in A Page Turner Bookshop. A lovely start to the series.

Historical Romance with Suspense and Intrigue

Hunter comes back from war, only to face death, right at home. Who wants him dead?

Torie finds a man in a cottage that should be empty, and he is bleeding. Little does she know that he is the grandson the duke has been looking for. However, she must keep his presence a secret, lest those who want him dead come back and finish the job. As Torie nurses Hunter to health, she continues to visit the duke's home. There, danger awaits her.

This is a fantastic story, full of romance, mystery, intrigue, and suspense. It kept me turning the pages from beginning to end. I recommend it to lovers of historical romance. There might be a surprise or two along the way.

Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this ebook; this is my freely given opinion.

This is the start of a new series by Laura Landon.

Hunter Melbourne had not been home for a number of years as he was fighting the war in Crimea. He finds himself the heir to the Duke of Willowbrook, his elderly grandfather, after the unexpected death of his older brother. When he finally manages to make it home, Hunter is shot and barely is able to make it to a nearby, empty cottage. Luckily for him, Lady Victoria Crawley was on her way home, after visiting the Duke, and knew the owners were away, so she went to investigate, finding the wounded stranger unconscious within. Victoria takes care of the situation, ensuring that he is safely transported to her home, where she lives with her grandmother, and provides for his care and healing there.

They decide to call for the aide of a friend and keep Hunter's presence a secret as it was obvious he was the target of an assassination attempt, and the most obvious suspects are other relations who are visiting Willowbrook, hoping to take his place as heir to his grandfather's title and wealth. This also throws suspicions on the cause of his brother's death, and puts them in fear for the Duke's safety.

While Hunter is under Victoria's care, he comes to admire her beauty, intelligence, and sweet character, and likewise Victoria is attracted to the handsome soldier. But Hunter becomes restless hiding out, especially as he becomes fearful for his grandfather and Victoria's safety, and if they are not confronted, and dealt with, none of them would be safe.

A quick dramatic romance rolled up with a murder conspiracy. The villains are not a mystery, but the drama was believable, with a small twist in the end. I liked the secondary romance - which sounded quite long overdue as well. But did have one quibble in that what happened with the remaining nephew after his wife and son were taken care of - it was not clear if he was part of the conspiracy, or he was just an ignorant dupe, and if he suffered any consequences.

3.75 stars over 5

This is the first book of the new Willowbrook series and I think it is off to a great start. Hunter Melbourne is the heir apparent to the Duke of Willowbrook. As he is returning home from the war, he is shot, and realizes that someone wants him dead. Victoria lives with her grandmother who is neighbor to the Duke of Willowbrook. She often spends time visiting with the duke and keeping him company. On the way home from one of her visits, she encounters Hunter and sees that he is injured. Victoria brings him home and helps him heal from his injuries, and they grow closer as they spend more time together. As Hunter's feelings for Victoria grow stronger, he becomes more determined to find the person trying to kill him and keep everyone he cares for, including Victoria, safe.
This was a lovely romance with many intriguing parts that kept me captivated from start to finish. The characters were well-developed and likable and I enjoyed following their story. The mystery around the shooter also kept things interesting as the story played out. I enjoyed this first installment and look forward to continuing the series.
I received a complimentary copy from Dragonblade Publishing via Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

I really enjoyed this story! A 5+ star book. Loved how Torrie and Hunt worked together, along with Ethan to overcome the plot to murder him and his grandfather.
Great start to a new series! I am looking forward to reading the rest of the books in the series.

A Willowbrook Miracle was difficult for me to finish. The sudden realization between Tori and Hunter of being in love happened too fast without enough time together. There are several scenes that seemed off. For example:

1) Fridgerton and his friend were told to leave, but then, Fridgerton shows up and accosts Tor.
2) Ethan threw Fridgerton out the door of the room in which he accosted Tori, but did not make sure Fridgerton had left the mansion.
3) During the scene between Hunter and Fridgerton, both pulled out pistols. Hunter shot Fridgerton in the center of his forehead.
4) Back when Tori found Hunter in the cottage, it was well light and warm from a fire. A person who had been shot would be able to do all of this?

I’ll stop here. There are other issues I have but this is enough to give a general idea of a lack of a truly well thought out and well written romance. This premise of the romance is great, just needs some work.

p.s. I do not believe in posting negative reviews and will leave it here.

This was an extraordinary book. It was not a mystery as you knew who done it from the beginning. However there is a surprise or two throughout. Right when it got semi boring I should have known something was going to happen. I will be keeping up with the series.
I recieved a free copy so that I might tell you what I honestly think. Hope you enjoyed my review. Now go enjoy the book.

A few stops and starts in the flow of the plot. After the first villain is eliminated, I considered the story over, not so. When one problem was resolved, another soon took it's place, but the transitions were a little choppy. It's a good thing a doctor came to town. A nice Victorian romance with Torie and Hunter at the center, and a lovely second chance romance during Christmas.
Kissing only.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

Lady Victoria Crawley was sent to stay with her grandmother in disgrace. It's turning into the happiest time of her life. The older generation can be very good company. Excitement can also happen in the quietest places.
Hunter Melbourne didn't think he would be in more danger coming home than when he was at war.
This is historical romance filled with fabulous characters and a good mystery to solve. There is plenty of excitement while our characters are dodging bullets.
Great fun.

A Willowbrook Miracle by Laura Landon was a charming book, or I was in the mood. It is a part of her new Willowbrook series and features Lady Victoria Crawley as a young woman who has been sent to live with her grandmother as she has shown her independent personality once too often in London. This time by helping the abused wife of a lord escape to America. It was simply not done. After spending the afternoon with the duke and on her way back to her grandmother’s estate she noticed smoke rolling out of the chimney of a small cabin. She knew the owner was gone on a visit so she felt compelled to check. There she found a wounded man lying shivering on the floor. She covered him with what blankets she could find and rushed home for help. Thankfully he was still alive when she arrived back with several men and a horse and wagon. They got him to her grandmother’s house and sent for a doctor, who pronounced that his outcome was uncertain. Torie nursed him and stayed with him until he started to show improvement. By then her grandmother had gotten involved and they were both startled to discover that the man was the grandson of the duke, Hunt. He had been expected to return home from the war, but certainly not like this.

Torie had launched herself right into another mess, as was her wont. She was a cheerful young woman who had definite opinions and right and wrong. Hunt was a soldier and the heir to a duke. He had never expected to be but his brother had died in a riding accident. As he recovered and heard about what was going on at his grandfather’s, all his natural protective instincts rose to the fore and he set about making plans, which included calling his best friend from London to help. Ethan arrived almost immediately. He was another soldier, all brains and brawn, and clever as well. These were a group of well-written, sympathetic characters in a well-written romance/thriller plot. London wrote a lovely, very readable book. Even knowing the eventual outcome, the journey was an enjoyable one.

I was invited to read a free e-ARC of A Willowbrook Miracle by Dragonblade, through Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #Netgalley #Dragonblade #LauraLandon #AWillowbrookMiracle

Oh gosh, this one was hard work to slog through.

We have a rather convoluted storyline, random characters, sudden realisations, murders ... it caused me a bit of a headache.

The writing is poor, the plotting is uneven and the characters don't jump off the page.

I can't recommend this one I'm afraid.

I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Walking home from her visit with the Duke of Willowbrook, Torie discovers an injured man in a cabin of the property. She soon discovers that the man she found is the grandson of the Duke. Who shot him and why. Hunter is convinced that someone is trying to kill him. With the help of Torie and his friend Ethan, Hunt looks for those answers. This is a great beginning to a new series. The story is interesting, well-paced, and holds the reader’s attention. There is mystery, danger, suspect relatives, and sketchy visitors. There is also a great picture of village life. Best of all, there is a lovely romance between Hunter and Torie. With the exception of the villain(s), the characters are relatable and likeable. Hunt and Torie fit together perfectly. Torie’s grandmother, Hunter’s grandfather, and Ethan are charming. There is a twist or two, but in the end, the mystery is solved and there is a happily ever after, or two. Enjoyable read.
I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley and am voluntarily reviewing it.

This is a must read for the readers who love sweet clean romance novels. I simply adore Hunter and Torie. Their cute flirtatious ways are quite charming in the book. I was entertained by their hunt for the person who put a target on his back. The story background kept the pages turning, but it was the romance that slowed the pages.

'A Willowbrook Miracle' is a lovely, low-stakes but high-action novella about kind-hearted yet headstrong Torie and ex-armyman Hunter who has a target on his forehead - someone's trying to kill him!

What I liked - It has a 'who did this to my lady' moment - what more could you want. Mix that with some awesome sickbed scenes and loads of kissing - perfect!
What I didn't like - Just one issue - sometimes there were little ' modern-isms' of speech that became rather jarring!

My thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley!

An intriguing novel, this plot kept me involved from start to finish. Lady Victoria, or Torie to those who love her, has been banished for breaking the rules of society, and for her own safety and her family's reputation, she is living with her grandmother. However, even stuck out in the country, adventure and intrigue still find her. The arrival of unpleasant relatives at the home of the Duke of Willowbrook sets her teeth on edge, and finding a severely injured man in a supposedly vacant cottage has her on full alert, especially as her grandmother prevents her from rushing off to let the Duke of Willowbrook know that his grandson, Hunter Melbourne, is alive. Tending the handsome young major leaves Torie unexpectedly aroused and it soon becomes apparent that when he regains consciousness, he is equally interested in her. Torie encounters further undesirable visitors at the ducal household, making Hunter even more suspicious about the circumstances surrounding his being shot and the death of his older brother, at which point he summonses his close friend and comrade at arms. The tension escalates in the novel until it is apparent that the killer is not going to give up. Although it would appear that Hunter and Torie could very well be deprived of their happily ever after, the novel does come to a good conclusion. I received a copy of this romance as a gift through Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.

A captivating new series!

Suspense, intrigue, betrayal, and of course love are foremost in Laura Landon’s A Willowbrook Miracle. Victoria Crawley (Torie) finds a seriously injured man on her way home from her neighbors. She brings him home and nurses him back to health. Once they realize the injured man is Hunt Melbourne, the grandson of the neighbor the Duke of Willowbrook and he was shot, they know there are nefarious plans in the works. Torie and Hunt become close as he heals and they, along with his friend Ethan, plan how to overcome the plot to murder him and his grandfather.

I loved Torie, she is strong and not afraid to stand up for herself or those who need help. Hunt is a wonderful Hero, who falls for Torie immediately and is willing to do what it takes to keep her safe. I loved Hunt and Torie and the way they protected each other. This story flows smoothly and quickly, and I found myself riveted throughout the book. I enjoyed getting to know Torie’s grandmama and Hunt’s grandfather (and their relationship). The town is charming, and I’m looking forward to seeing Ethan and Dr. Edwards find their HEA. This is a fabulous start to a new series. I received an arc of this book from NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.

A great start to a new series. The story is well paced and both Hunt & Torie are great character's They were attracted to each other from their first meeting & those feelings developed & deepened, making for a lovely romance which is very sweet and clean.. There’s also a hint of mystery and drama until things are resolved. The secondary characters are also well portrayed and I can't wait for Ethan's story. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

4.5 Stars
Lady Victoria Crawley is living with her grandmother The Dowager Countess of Wickham & spends time visiting their neighbour the Duke Of Willowbank to read to him & keep him company. One day whilst walking home she notices smoke from a cottage but she knows the tenant is away for Christmas. On investigating she discovers a man who’s been shot. When Hunter Melbourne, grandson & heir apparent to the Duke of Willowbrook is shot on his way home from the war in Crimea, he realises someone wants him dead. As Hunt heals at Wickham Place he & Torie grow close.
An entertaining & captivating start of a new series. The pace is good & the characters well portrayed. I loved both Hunt & Torie, who saved each other. They were attracted to each other from their first meeting & those feelings developed & deepened, making for a lovely romance. There’s also the mystery of who shot Hunt, the reasons soon become apparent & there is some drama until things are resolved. The secondary characters are also well portrayed & I hope they have their stories as some time was spent in setting the scene of the growing village of Willowbrook & some of its inhabitants. I look forward to more in the series
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

The story starts out with her taking care of him and ends with him taking care of her. There is a symmetry to this love story that is heading towards an HEA if they don’t get killed in the meantime. Lots of bullets and hearts flying about in this enjoyable read.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and leaving my review voluntarily.

This first entry in Laura Landon's new Willowbrook series is underwhelming, though not terrible. FMC Torie has been banished to live with her grandmother because of reasons (which are not the ones first implied). The estate belongs to the Duke of Willowbrook, who recently lost his son and expects his grandson, MMC Hunter, to be returning any day. Torie discovers Hunter bleeding on the floor of a servant's cottage and brings him to her grandmother's estate to recover while they try to determine who might have wanted him dead. Hunter immediately falls for Torie and vice versa, and they work through the murder-mystery while also finding their HEA.

The romance between Torie and Hunter is easy, if a bit bland. It does not read as super passionate, perhaps because this is a clean romance. The mystery element is also unexciting. The list of potential villains is short and the search for the villain is somewhat anti-climactic. There is a decent twist towards the end, but not enough to redeem the overall mundaneness of the book.

2 stars. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book. The opinions herein are my own.