Welcome to my stop for the Midnight on the River Grey Celebrate Lit Book Tour and Giveaway. The is a Christian Historical Romance Mystery that is written by author Abigail Wilson. She is also giving away a copy of her book, so don’t forget to sign up at the end.
My Thoughts:
This was a great book. It had mystery, drama, intrigue, and romance. It took me one page to become invested and want to read this riveting story with the haunting blue cover. This was a page turner.
This is the tale of feisty, determined Rebecca Hunter. Her brother, Jacob, has been murdered, and Rebecca has determined Lewis Browning also known as the Midnight Devil, is responsible. Since all of her immediate family are dead, Rebecca and her aunt must live with her new guardian, who happens to be Browning.
The twists and turns are plentiful as well as much drama in this exquisite Regency romance. I was very disappointed it was listed as a Christian novel. The faith and inspirational message is very light.
Author Wilson has done a great job with her second novel. Her writing style is even and has a nice, steady pace. I enjoyed the authentic dialogue and her exceptional descriptions which whisked me off to Regency England.
The characters were not developed enough for me to become totally engaged with them. I was to a degree but not totally. They just needed a little more honing.
I definitely recommend this to Regency lovers and mystery lovers. A copy was provided by Celebrate Lit but I was under no obligation to write a review. These are my own words. I rated it a 4 out of 5.
About the Book
Book: Midnight on the River Grey
Author: Abigail Wilson
Genre: Historical Romance/Mystery
Release date: July 2, 2019
Abigail Wilson returns to Regency England with another tale of murder, mystery, and romance.
After her elder brother’s mysterious death, Rebecca Hunter vows to expose the man she believes responsible-Mr. Lewis Browning-known by the locals as the Midnight Devil and by Rebecca as her new guardian. He alone was on the bridge that fateful night and openly admits striking her brother with his horse, but he claims he remembers little else.
Summoned to his reclusive country estate to await her London season, Rebecca plans her own secret investigation. Yet, Lewis Browning is not as she once imagined, and his motivation is horribly unclear. Recurrent nightmares and Rebecca’s restless feelings are further complicated by the shadow of her mother’s prior descent into madness and whether she too will follow the same heartbreaking path.
Even as midnight rides, strange injuries, and further murders lead back to Lewis, Rebecca can’t ignore the subtle turn of her heart. Has she developed feelings for the man she swore to see hanged? And moreover, can she trust him with her uncertain future?
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About the Author
Abigail Wilson combines her passion for Regency England with intrigue and adventure to pen historical mysteries with a heart. A Registered Nurse, chai tea addict, and mother of two crazy kids, Abigail fills her spare time hiking the National Parks, attending her daughter’s gymnastic meets, and curling up with a great book. In 2017, Abigail won WisRWA’s Fab Five contest and in 2016, ACFW’s First Impressions contest as well as placing as a 2017 finalist in the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense. She is a cum laude graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and currently lives in Dripping Springs, Texas, with her husband and children. Connect with Abigail at www.acwilsonbooks.com; Instagram: acwilsonbooks; Facebook: ACWilsonbooks; Twitter: @acwilsonbooks.
An excerpt from Midnight on the River Grey
My heartbeat turned sluggish as an ache swelled in the back of my throat. This man—the
person responsible for my brother’s death—expected me to live with him? In his house? Madness.
“And if we refuse?”
“I’m afraid there is little choice in the matter at this point. The arrangements are already complete.”
Mr. Browning narrowed his blue eyes, scrutinizing me, no doubt, as the numbing shock of his declaration faded to resignation across my face. He sighed. “I do realize Greybourne Hall might hold unfortunate associations for you—”
“Unfortunate?” My voice came out a bit louder than I’d expected. “Is that what you choose to call it?”
He gave a sideways glance at Aunt Jo then returned to me, a pained look hovering about his eyes. His voice, however, remained firm. “Forgive me if I startled you. I hadn’t expected such a violent reaction to what I assumed was the logical next step. Perhaps I should make myself a bit clearer.” He gave a curt sigh. “I only intend for you to stay at Greybourne Hall till some place more suitable can be arranged. Unfortunately, there are few options at present.”
Ice enveloped my heart. I had no wish to travel to, let alone live at that dreadful house, not even for a single night. In his letters, Jacob had described the rambling structure as a gray pile of stones fit for vampires, or worse. I could only image Mr. Browning, this dark-headed devil before me, at home in such a place.
Blog Stops
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D’S QUILTS & BOOKS, July 13
Simple Harvest Reads, July 14 (Guest post from Mindy Houng)
For Him and My Family, July 14
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, July 15
Wishful Endings, July 15
Godly Book Reviews, July 15
Texas Book-aholic, July 16
Retrospective Spines, July 16
Seasons of Opportunities, July 17
For the Love of Literature, July 17
Mary Hake, July 17
Genesis 5020, July 18
Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, July 18
Bigreadersite, July 18
Blessed & Bookish, July 19
Through the Fire Blogs, July 19
Blossoms and Blessings, July 19
Tell Tale Book Reviews, July 20
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, July 20
Remembrancy, July 20
Inspiration Clothesline, July 21
Locks, Hooks and Books, July 21
Pause for Tales, July 21
A Reader’s Brain, July 22
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, July 22
Inklings and notions, July 22
Hallie Reads, July 23
A Good Book and Cup of Tea, July 23
janicesbookreviews, July 23
A Baker’s Perspective, July 24
Ashley’s Bookshelf, July 24
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Abigail is giving away a grand prize of a copy of her book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/e5a8/midnight-on-the-river-grey-towers-celebration-tour-giveaway
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