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A Defense of Honor
Written by Kristi Ann Hunter
Narrated by Beverley A. Crick
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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About this audiobook
Forced to run for her life, Kit FitzGilbert finds herself in the very place she swore never to return to--a London ballroom. There she encounters Graham, Lord Wharton, who believes Kit holds the key to a mystery he's trying to solve. As much as she wishes that she could tell him everything, she can't reveal the truth without endangering those she loves. When Katherine "Kit" FitzGilbert turned her back on London society more than a decade ago, she determined never to set foot in a ballroom again. But when business takes her to London and she's forced to run for her life, she stumbles upon not only a glamorous ballroom but also Graham, Lord Wharton. What should have been a chance encounter becomes much more as Graham embarks on a search for his friend's missing sister and is convinced Kit knows more about the girl than she's telling. After meeting Graham, Kit finds herself wishing things could have been different for the first time in her life, but what she wants can't matter. Long ago, she dedicated herself to helping women escape the same scorn that drove her from London and raising the innocent children caught in the crossfire. And as much as she desperately wishes to tell Graham everything, revealing the truth isn't worth putting him and everyone she loves in danger.
Author
Kristi Ann Hunter
Kristi Ann Hunter is the author of the Hawthorne House series and a 2016 RITA Award winner, an ACFW Genesis contest winner, and a Georgia Romance Writers Maggie Award for Excellence winner. She lives with her husband and three children in Georgia. For more information, visit www.kristiannhunter.com.
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Reviews for A Defense of Honor
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5One of her best! Unexpected plot, good character growth, interesting characters...
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Highly recommended - a story of making and correcting mistakes, forgiveness, caring, loving and second chances.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5A sweet story. It's an easy read/listen. Helps pass the time while doing housework. I found it to be fairytale like. A few inconsistencies and a bit repetitive.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I so enjoyed this story of romance and intrigue. This story made me laugh and cry. I loved what Kit did with her life after she had troubles. I loved Graham also. This was a great story. I could not put this book down. I received a copy of this book from Bethany House for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Kristi Ann Hunter tackles a difficult topic in "A Defense of Honor". The lines of honor are blurred, do two wrongs make a right? I had to applaud the heroine's efforts in this book. Three women work to provide protection, education, and a home for the illegitimate children of nobility. They make it possible for the mother's to reenter society without their reputation being destroyed. Their efforts are honorable and noble, but the methods employed are a bit sketchy.I liked Kit as a character, but it her love interest Graham who stole the book. He is honorable, noble, and sees people for who they are and not their lineage. He brings joy and happiness to everyone around him. His faith is strengthened in this book and he is the one who ultimately brings Kit more in line to God and His will.This book is full of wonderful characters. I adored the children. Graham is a master at getting them to talk and reveal tidbits of information that the other adults wouldn't want disclosed. It is pretty funny how he does it. He listens, he plays, and he gives them love and attention.This book deals with serious circumstances and consequences but I was not overburdened with the seriousness of the topic. Kristi Ann Hunter is able to write about joy and happiness in difficult times. This book is definitely worth the time to pick up and read. I am looking forward to the books to come. It is a clean read. There is some kissing and talking about past indiscretions, but nothing described in detail. This book is Christian fiction.Soure: I received a complimentary copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is a very good book. The editing was done very well. The story line flowed well, and the characters were unique.The basis of the book is unwed mother's and the illegitimate children. This was of interest to me as my great grandmother was the head of an unwed mother's home before she married. It is hard to remember/know what stigma was attached to these mother's and children. And, just as it is today, the father's were not to blame in most cases.The story catches your attention at the beginning and keeps it until the end. I recommend this story to all who enjoy, clean, Christian, historical, and romance novels. You won't be disappointed.I asked and received this book to read and review at no cost to myself.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Being a lover of Regencies, I somehow missed out on reading any books by Kristi Ann Hunter before now. I've heard so many great things about her Hawthorne House series, that I was excited to be able to read and review A Defense of Honor, the start of her new Haven Manor series.Ms. Hunter has a firm grasp of the Regency era, as evidenced in her writing and the many details of the period that she incorporates into the story. Regency lovers will not have anything to complain about in that quarter. The setting and the detail are what really shine in this book. I found the storyline itself to be rather slow, but it seems the author doesn’t mind taking her time and focusing more on setting and character development. A Defense of Honor has a great cast of characters that readers will fall in love with. All of the children with their different personality traits are adorable. Our hero, Graham, has an easy going nature that one can’t help but love. I especially love the friendships and the side characters. The story itself deals with the heavier topic of what happens to women who have children out of wedlock and the fate of those children. The author refers to everything very discreetly and with grace, but it is still a main theme of the story.A Defense of Honor is a great addition to Christian Regency fiction! I’m excited to read some of this author’s earlier work and see how it compares. I especially love the message that all children are a gift from God, no matter the circumstances they are born into, and they deserve to know it.Content: I would give this book a PG-13 rating due to the heavier topics dealt with in the book (read above). Some examples of the content are: references to children born out of wedlock and indiscretions.Rating: I give this book 4 stars.Genre: Christian fiction; Regency; Historical I want to thank Kristi Ann Hunter and Bethany House Publishers for the complimentary copy of this book for review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I express in this review are my own. This is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s CFR 16, Part 255.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5For a regency novel it had a very unique storyline, one that was intriguing, highlighting the outcast due to others mistakes but also one of redemption, grace and trust. The main characters Kit and Graham drew you in and had you rooting for them by the end of the first chapter. Although there is a dark underlying story weaved throughout the pages that revolves around illegitimate children (by-blows) and a heroine who puts everything on the line for her cause, the words on the pages remain fresh and even humorous at times. Several times I had to remind myself that blackmailing is not a worthy cause, because I found myself backing The Governess in her grand scheme of getting revenge. The last few chapters leave you thinking deeply with lines such as "Did you even give them a chance?", "That's not the way grace works." or "He (God) wasn't confined to the solutions she could conceive." and many more. At one point in the storyline near the end, I found Graham to be a bit frustrating in that he didn't know if he could forgive Kit which went against the spiritual advice he was giving out. Although I have not read the prequel, it probably would be helpful in order to understand how Kit and Daphne found themselves in the situation they were in. If you are like myself and tend to read books based on mood or season, then this would be a great book to grab for a rainy day on the couch or cozied up by a fire in the fall. *Thank you to Bethany House Publisher for my copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.*
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Normally I’ll finish a book that I love in a day or so. With this book though, I took longer because I wanted to savor just how amazing it was! I didn’t want it to end. I really loved the characters and their progression. Growth is a huge thing for me, and I love it when characters have to go through a fair amount of it. Both Kit and Graham had things they needed to work on, and both had to find their way. They were excellent characters!I also thought the plot was fantastic. Children have a special place in my heart (4th grade teacher here), and it makes me sigh happy little sighs when they’re happy and taken care of. Plus, these kids were delightful! Their personalities were so fun, and I hope to see more of them in this series.This is one of my new favorites, and I can’t recommend it highly enough! All the stars!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5"The most precious gems are forged from pressure. God brings beauty from adversity, when you let Him."Another winner from Kristi Ann Hunter. It boggles my mind how deftly and beautifully Ms. Hunter has portrayed grace and forgiveness while dealing with a sensitive and disturbing topic plaguing the darker side of Regency aristocracy's glitz and glamour. The settings of London and Marlborough are breath-taking and wonderfully descriptive; the story is well-written; the plot is intricately detailed and well-paced; the dialogue is fantastically amusing and witty; the characters are so lovable despite their faults and flaws; and the thread of faith, grace, and mercy is strong throughout the book. Anyone who loves Regency romance with fun twists and turns to the plot and a swoon-worthy hero would absolutely love this book.Graham is a privileged son of an earl who is bored out of his mind. He, unlike so many of his peers, has a set of parents who dote on each and dote on him. He has never had hardship in his life and he knows it. Despite his privileged station in life, Graham is easy-going, down-to-earth, tender-hearted, oh-so-lovely, and truly a gentleman. When his world collides with Kit's, he has the opportunity to shake himself out of his boredom and actually do something meaningful with his life. Kit is such a broken soul, riddled with guilt and shame. She's only focused on one thing until Graham comes knocking on her door - literally and emotionally. Graham and Kit's story shows how God can use individuals to touch multitude of lives for the better.I didn't read the prequel novella (A Search for Refuge) but that didn't hinder my enjoyment of this book and this can definitely be read as a stand-alone. I have a long ways to wait for book #2 (A Return of Devotion) since it's slotted to be released in early 2019..... please write faster, Ms. Hunter!I received this book from the author and Baker Publishing Group and was under no obligation to post a review. All opinions expressed are solely my own and subjective.