The Rebel Hearts Series (so far)

Impoverished Lady Cecily Ballantyne needs to provide for her daughter. Common born Mr. Nyles Hatton wants to learn the manners of a gentleman. But what if she finds his rough honesty tempting, and what if he finds her graceful courage irresistible. Their simple bargain gets complicated when someone tries to stop them both from entering society.

5.0 out of 5 stars Hidden gem!

Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2025

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This story is a hidden gem! I wish I’d read it sooner and I have to recommend it to others who enjoy kisses-only historical romance.

This book has everything I look for:
-super lovable main characters with opportunities for growth - plus enjoyable side characters
-an interesting plot (there’s not too much suspense, just a little)
-historical accuracy with rich details
-clear and thoughtful writing

This was a five-star read for me! I’m planning to look for more from @gigilynn.writes!

A note on tropes below (*spoiler alert*):

Normally, employee/employer romances creep me out because of the power dynamic issues, but Gigi Lynn turns the trope on its head and handles it beautifully- no one holds the “upper hand” in the relationship, and Cecily and Nyles don’t start courting until after she’s no longer his ward’s chaperone. It was well-done.

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Lady Corinna just wants to ask one or two questions about her research. She uses her brother’s name when she signs the letter to Lord Wycliffe. No one will every know.

But one letter leads to two, and eventually to adventure, danger, and to love?

(This is an epistolary novel, told almost entirely through letters).

 

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, entertaining, joyful!

Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2025

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I was fascinated by reading the letters. It felt like I was in the story, looking over the characters shoulders. Then eagerly waiting for the return letters, “What happened since . . . ?”, “Will her brother learn about . . .?”, “Can the letter arrive fast enough to avoid . . .?”
The chapter titles are witty, as well as the letters. I found myself laughing, and feeling young again.

D.D.

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Miss Philippa Moreton decides it’s time to choose one of her suitors and marry. Captain Broadbent is at the top of the list. Until she meets his brother. Lord Thornwood promises to aid his brother’s courtship, but he  needs Philippa’s help to catch a gang of traitorous assassins. But he made a  vow to his brother, so he must resist her captivating charm.

5.0 out of 5 stars Words cannot begin to describe how awesome this book was!

Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2025

 
I adored the storyline of this book and the conflicting emotions in each character. A hastily whispered promise not to mess with his brother's chances for love has Lord Thornwood coming across grumpy and antisocial at the house party he agreed to host. Philippa is both confused and intrigued by him - and more than a little exasperated by his constantly-changing attitude! Meanwhile, his brother Archie is one of many suitors vying for her hand. Philippa, ever practical, has set her mind to finding a good match so that she can leave her mother and new stepfather to enjoy married life in a honeymoon state (with the addition of a little blessing) but they don't want her to marry somebody she's not in love with - an unusual attitude for parents of that time.  It was amazingly fun to see poor Philippa wrestle with her feelings for Thorn while convinced they are unreciprocated, and trying to force romantic feelings for his brother Archie (who, though charming, is a bit of a cad and very irresponsible.) The descriptions of the settings, clothing, decor, landscapes and characters themselves had me feeling like I was participating in the adventure and when I finished the book I was extremely disappointed - because that meant I now had to find something else just as good to read while waiting for Gigi to pen her next masterpiece,

Kayt Southworth

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