Penelope Barnes and Harry Graham were in love when they were young. Until Harry leaves for War and Penelope discovers she is pregnant. Years later, Penelope is making a life for her young daughter at the Home by cultivating the hops needed for the Home's superlative ale. Her past with Harry is just that - the past until he visits the little village she lives in and discovers his daughter.
Harry is no longer the second son. He was called home after his brother died and is now the Earl of Darrow. Harry has promised his mother that he will marry and has a perfect candidate for his Countess. Until he sees Penelope Barnes and his daughter.
Penelope would do anything for her daughter, even marry the vicar to provide for a future. When a new arrival at the home declares Harriet is Harry's brother's daughter, Penelope hopes she can bring the vicar up to scratch. After Harry discovers the vicar attacking Penelope and saves her, their romance is rekindled. But, can a farmer's daughter marry an Earl?
I loved the characters in the book. Penelope was an amazing heroine and mom. I was a little dismayed by Harry when he was attempting to set up Penelope as his mistress. Until he corrected himself, I wanted another hero to ride in and save Penelope and Harriet.
I received a complimentary ARC from NetGalley and the publisher. Thank you!
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