{"id":24416,"date":"2019-06-19T22:55:08","date_gmt":"2019-06-20T03:55:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=24416"},"modified":"2019-06-19T22:55:08","modified_gmt":"2019-06-20T03:55:08","slug":"the-noble-guardian-by-michelle-griep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=24416","title":{"rendered":"The Noble Guardian by Michelle Griep"},"content":{"rendered":"

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MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have enjoyed all the previous novels I have read by this author so I was excited to have the opportunity to review The Noble Guardian<\/strong><\/em> by Michelle Griep. The riveting conclusion to the author’s Bow Street Runners series, The Noble Guardian <\/strong><\/em>absolutely lived up to my expectations.<\/p>\n

Heroine Abigail Gilbert has been sent across country with only her maid by her stepmother to marry the man who Abigail has met but once. The journey of several days is a rough one at best with the ever-present danger from highwaymen who prey upon travelers. When her carriage is attacked by those very outlaws, Abigail is rescued by horse patrol captain Samuel Thatcher who reluctantly agrees to escort her the remainder of her journey.<\/p>\n

I had mixed feelings about Abigail’s eagerness to set off on her own to marry a virtual stranger. Her home life must have been miserable indeed or perhaps Abigail was such a naive romantic that she believed her soon-to-be husband must be in love with her. I was pleased to discover that Abigail actually had more of a backbone than it first appeared and her character grew on me as her story progressed. Samuel came across as a fairly rough and often grouchy fellow whose inner protector instinct and caring nature began to peek out more frequently as he spent time with Abigail.<\/p>\n

Various trials and dangers plagued Thomas and Abigail during their travels and at times it seemed as though the journey was endless. There were some plot twists and surprises along the way that I somehow expected and was therefore not disappointed. A strong thread of faith was woven throughout the story which added to my enjoyment. I recommend The Noble Guardian to readers who might enjoy a Regency novel that is quite different from most books in that genre.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by Celebrate Lit. A favorable review was not required. All views expressed are my own.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Book: <\/strong>The Noble Guardian<\/p>\n

Author: <\/strong>Michelle Griep<\/p>\n

Genre: <\/strong>Christian Historical<\/p>\n

Release date: <\/strong>June, 2019<\/td>\n

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A Cross-Country Trip through Regency England Brings Intrigue, Rogues, and High Adventure<\/strong><\/p>\n

The must-read conclusion to Michelle Griep\u2019s Bow Street Runners Trilogy: Life couldn\u2019t be better for Abigail Gilbert\u2014but it\u2019s been a long time in coming. Having lived with a family who hated her, it\u2019s finally her time for love. Abby sets off on a journey across England to marry one of the most prestigious gentlemen in the land\u2014until highwaymen upset her plans and threaten her life.<\/p>\n

Horse patrol captain Samuel Thatcher arrives just in time to save Abby. But she\u2019s simply another victim in a job he\u2019s come to despise. Tired of the dark side of humanity, he intends to buy land and retire.<\/p>\n

Abby pleads with him to escort her for the rest of her journey. He refuses\u2014until she offers him something he desperately needs to achieve his goal. . .money. Delivering her safely will give him more than enough to buy property.<\/p>\n

So begins an impossible trek for the cynical lawman and the proper lady. Each will be indelibly changed by the time they reach her betrothed, if they don\u2019t kill one another first\u2014or fall in love.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to purchase your copy.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/strong>Michelle Griep\u2019s been writing since she first discovered blank wall space and Crayolas. She is the Christy Award-winning author of historical romances: A Tale of Two Hearts, The Captured Bride, The Innkeeper\u2019s Daughter, 12 Days at Bleakly Manor, The Captive Heart, Brentwood\u2019s Ward, A Heart Deceived, <\/em>and Gallimore,<\/em> but also leaped the historical fence into the realm of contemporary with the zany romantic mystery Out of the Frying Pan<\/em>. If you\u2019d like to keep up with her escapades, find her at www.michellegriep.com or stalk her on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.<\/p>\n

MORE FROM MICHELLE:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Highwaymen Aren\u2019t All Glamorous<\/strong><\/p>\n

Highwaymen are often romanticized in historical romances, but the truth is these fella\u2019s were generally not compassionate thieves at all. They were cutthroat robbers who sometimes killed. Here\u2019s a brief history so that you\u2019re in the know.<\/p>\n

The term \u201chighwayman\u201d simply means a thief who steals\u2014usually at gunpoint\u2014from travelers on the road. Not all, but some of those attacks turned deadly, the robbers not wishing to leave anyone behind who could identify them. Others wore masks for the same purpose.<\/p>\n

Long, deserted stretches of roads that were main thoroughfares were the particular favorite haunts of these men. Criminals would choose remote highways that supplied regular traffic going to and from major destinations, such as Hounslow Heath, about fifteen miles outside of London.<\/p>\n

To combat these villains, in 1805 the Bow Street Horse Patrol was created. There were about sixty men hired to protect travelers on the principal roads within sixty miles of London. Most of the men had served previously in a cavalry regiment. Their most successful achievement was to rid Hounslow Heath of highwaymen.<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s where I got the idea for my hero, Samuel Thatcher, in The Noble Guardian<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. He\u2019s a rough and tumble man who\u2019s tired of life and the wickedness of man. Mostly he\u2019s just biding his time until he retires\u2014that is until he rescues Miss Abigail Gilbert from the clutches of one of the worst offenders of all\u2026Shankhart Robbins.<\/p>\n

Sound like an adventure? It is. Settle back with your own copy and see what it\u2019s like to ride the rugged heath in a carriage, bounding along\u2014until you hear the crack of a pistol.<\/p>\n

Enjoy!<\/p>\n

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BLOG STOPS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fiction Aficionado<\/a>, June 8<\/p>\n

The Power of Words<\/a>, June 8<\/p>\n

Ashley\u2019s Bookshelf<\/a>, June 8<\/p>\n

Inspiration Clothesline<\/a>, June 9<\/p>\n

With a Joyful Noise<\/a>, June 9<\/p>\n

Locks, Hooks and Books<\/a>, June 9<\/p>\n

Back Porch Reads<\/a>, June 10<\/p>\n

Among the Reads<\/a>, June 10<\/p>\n

Captive Dreams Window<\/a>, June 10<\/p>\n

Genesis 5020<\/a>, June 11<\/p>\n

Inklings and notions<\/a>, June 11<\/p>\n

Blogging With Carol<\/a>, June 11<\/p>\n

The Christian Fiction Girl<\/a>, June 12<\/p>\n

As He Leads is Joy<\/a>, June 12<\/p>\n

Connie\u2019s History Classroom<\/a>, June 12<\/p>\n

Carpe Diem<\/a>, June 13<\/p>\n

Babbling Becky L\u2019s Book Impressions<\/a>, June 13<\/p>\n

Abba\u2019s prayer Warrior Princess<\/a>, June 13<\/p>\n

Christian Chick\u2019s Thoughts<\/a>, June 14<\/p>\n

Wishful Endings<\/a>, June 14<\/p>\n

Stories By Gina<\/a>, June 14<\/p>\n

Through the Fire Blogs<\/a>, June 15<\/td>\n

Just the Write Escape<\/a>, June 15<\/p>\n

Blossoms and Blessings<\/a>, June 15<\/p>\n

Debbie\u2019s Dusty Deliberations<\/a>, June 16<\/p>\n

D\u2019S QUILTS & BOOKS<\/a>, June 16<\/p>\n

Texas Book-aholic<\/a>, June 16<\/p>\n

Happily Managing a Household of Boys<\/a>, June 17<\/p>\n

For Him and My Family<\/a>, June 17<\/p>\n

Hallie Reads<\/a>, June 17<\/p>\n

Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet<\/a>, June 18<\/p>\n

janicesbookreviews<\/a>, June 18<\/p>\n

Moments<\/a>, June 18<\/p>\n

Bigreadersite<\/a>, June 19<\/p>\n

Godly Book Reviews<\/a>, June 19<\/p>\n

A Good Book and Cup of Tea<\/a>, June 19<\/p>\n

Tell Tale Book Reviews<\/a>, June 20<\/p>\n

Remembrancy<\/a>, June 20<\/p>\n

Daysong Reflections,<\/a> June 20<\/p>\n

A Reader\u2019s Brain<\/a>, June 20<\/p>\n

All-of-a-kind Mom<\/a>, June 21<\/p>\n

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy<\/a>, June 21<\/p>\n

Pause for Tales<\/a>, June 21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

GIVEAWAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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To celebrate her tour, Michelle is giving away a grand prize that includes a $25 Amazon gift card and a copy of The Noble Guardian!!<\/p>\n

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.<\/p>\n

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MY REVIEW: I have enjoyed all the previous novels I have read by this author so I was excited to have the opportunity to review The Noble Guardian by Michelle Griep. The riveting conclusion to the author’s Bow Street Runners series, The Noble Guardian absolutely lived up to my expectations. Heroine Abigail Gilbert has been […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[8,52,68,41],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24416","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-books","category-england","category-regency","category-romance"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24416","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=24416"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24416\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24422,"href":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24416\/revisions\/24422"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=24416"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=24416"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=24416"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}