A Defense of Honor (#01 in Haven Manor Series)

From the first page, where I met Graham, who, despite all his titles and accomplishments, is bored. To Kit. . . the flutter of green fabric that steals across the shadows of the ballroom. . . . I was hooked! A beautiful story of secrets, lies, redemption and sacrifice, all set in beautiful Regency England. Kristi Ann introduces you to characters who come alive. Looking forward to reading Daphne's story.

More than a decade ago, life as she knew it within London society, changed for Katherine 'Kit'. When she finds herself hiding in a glamorous ballroom and then speaking with Lord Wharton she remembers what she once loved. \\r\\nWhen Graham, Lord Wharton, stumbles across a heated encounter with Kit and the owner of the house it may just be the excitement Graham has been missing. \\r\\nKit turned her back on London society and dedicated herself to helping women escape the same scorn that drove her from London to raise the innocent children of the aristocracy. \\r\\nWhen Graham sets to helping his friend find his missing sister and stumbles upon the hidden Haven Manor, he's stunned to also find Kit. Can she risk telling Graham everything? She desperately wants to. \\r\\nA different and capturing story by Kristi Ann Hunter\\r\\n

What a great start to a new series! Loved this book, especially Graham (the hero), who just can't seem to keep himself away from the secrets Kit (the heroine) tries to hide, continually accidentally finding himself right where she doesn't want him. Hilarious as the situations they find themselves in are, and the group of innocently engaging kids who encourage him, there are so many deeper themes woven throughout the book - grace, forgiveness, faith versus works, trusting God when it hurts. A beautiful story with great characters you'll totally fall in love with. Can't wait for the next story in the series!