Two years ago Peter Jamison left home to train as a clergyman. Now he's returned with his ordination only to find that while some things have changed, others have not: his eldest brother is still not engaged to his longtime crush. Eager to see Geoffrey happily settled, Peter relies on his talent for bolstering others and proposes a brotherly wager: the first man to the altar wins.
Irene Stephens is new to Halsham. The orphaned ward of Lord and Lady Granby, she can’t seem to find her place in her new situation. Until she meets Peter Jamison, who enlists Irene's help in prodding his brother to action. He also encourages her to establish a society to assist the less fortunate.
As Irene and Peter work to aid others, they are oft in one another’s company, and they soon find their pretended attraction feels all too real. Peter finally receives an offer for a vicarage in Northern England, far from the society that has a hold on Irene’s heart. Will Peter see his brother wed, find a church to call his own, and muster the courage to tell Irene how much he cares, or are they destined to be separated forever?
When I'm in the mood for a sweet and gentle romance, this author is one at the top of my list. She has a way of making her characters unique and not cookie cutter. Peter is a clergyman, but doesn't fit the serious studious stereotype. He is light-hearted, playful, and even flirtatious when needed. That's not to say he's shallow- he has compassion for others and serves with joy. He's feeling like a fish out of water while in between assignments, but fills that time with his friendship with Irene in the hopes of compelling his brother to go after the woman he loves. Irene also has a heart for service, and she and Peter work together to accomplish much good for their community. As they grow closer together, obstacles arise, and they are both challenged and strengthened through their experiences. I loved their sweet chemistry, they are a couple to root for!
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