This is the second book in The Widow Rules series and I enjoyed it just as much as the first book.

This book focuses on Constance Lysander, the official widow of a man who left her (and two other women) wondering what to do as she is also expecting a child. While she has her aunt and has become close friends with the other two women, society believes she also needs a husband. Enter Jonathan, Earl of Sykeston.

Jonathan and Constance were close before he went off to war but Jonathan is now injured and he doesn't feel like he is good enough for her but when she proposes they marry, he agrees. On top of the injury, he is also fighting a battle that impacts his honor and could have some repercussions for Constance if things go badly so he decides to escape to his estate to create some separation however, Constance wasn't having it.

As Constance pushes Jonathan to spend time with her, the begin to learn more about each other and how to live not only within a new marriage but also with a brand new baby. I loved seeing the relationship build and develop into something more than a childhood romance.

If you're looking for a new historical romance to read, definitely check this (and the series) out as they are not only engaging stories, but they are well written and have interesting characters.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the copy for review.