James Harrington has always done what was right, what was good, earning himself the title of Angel of Avondale. His life has followed the exact course it should, with nothing ever getting in his way. That is, until a mysterious letter from Vienna arrives and turns his world upside down.Senna Baker never thought she’d find herself running for her life, heading for a place she’d never even heard … even heard of, let alone seen. But she’s run out of options and now the only person who can help her is the Marquess of Avondale.
James and Senna find themselves in circumstance they never could have imagined. And with a niece to protect, it’s vital that they get to the bottom of the mystery they’ve become embroiled in. Fighting an unknown enemy is hard enough. But for the Angel of Avondale, fighting the devilish attraction to his unexpected guest is proving almost impossible.
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Nadine Millard has outdone herself! 5 stars
I loved Nadine Millard’s 1st story ‘The Monster of Montvale Hall’ of the new series ‘Saints & Sinners’. When I saw that her 2nd story was available at Amazon, I really had to buy it. I’m not disappointed! Her storyteller talent never cease to amaze me! Some scenes are filled with emotions! Their relationship has their ups and downs, you’ll laugh or cry!
‘The Angel of Avondale Abbey’ tells the beautiful story of James Harrington, known as known as the Golden Boy and Senna, a newcomer in his life. Until now, James had lived a wonderful life, free of worries, until Senna shows up to turn it upside down! Senna and Poppy show up suddenly, because she is on the run and needs the help of James. Can he really protect them? James and Senna will embark on a journey of twists and turns, danger and intrigues. There’s more to it than chemistry and attraction in their new relationship!
Watch for her 3rd story ‘The Devil of Dashford Manor’, I’m sure it’s going to be another page-turner for Nadine Millard.
After reading the first book in this series, The Monster of Montvale which I loved, I have to find out more about this group of men. In the first book, James Harrington, Marquess of Avondale Abbey is the Golden Retriever of the group – he just wants everyone to be happy & he will do everything he can to make them feel that way. Now, in his own story, he is still the Golden Boy but his strengths & honor show through in flying colors.
Senna Baker is an innocent, strong young lady who has grown up in Copenhagen & has found herself fleeing to a place & person with no familiarity to herself. After finding her sister & brother-in-law murdered, Senna runs to keep their daughter safe – she takes her to the Marquess of Avondale, her brother-in-law’s brother.
This was such an enjoyable read with all the things I love in a historical romance. The clean story still had such passion plus you found murder, suspense, action, romance, a charming 5 year old girl & all the men in the first book returned to help James & Senna in the dangers they were facing. I highly recommend this book & the whole series for a wonderful & entertaining read!
I reviewed this before and it seems to have disappeared. This series is turning in to probably my favorite series in a long time. The writing is witty and steamy and easy to read. I love the characters. Nadine Millard’s writing is like a rare gem more people need to discover.
This author makes me want to live in her book world, I love her books so much
Interesting story line. A mystery with growing sweet romance. Interaction of characters especially the male friends was very obvious as well as humorous and entertaining and added enjoyment to the story.
This is the first book by Ms Millard and am so happy that I have found her. This was a “no sex “ book but it still had passion, murder, suspense, action and romance. I felt the characters worked well together, they related on many surfaces. This book had me hooked on the first page and kept me reading till the end. I also like the secondary characters and look forward to reading the book before and the books that are coming. Ms Millard has set up the next books with great characters. Each future character is different and I am sure they will be exciting. I received this book as an ARC and was very happy to do a review.
After reading the first book in this series, I needed to know more about this group of friends.
I do loved James in the previous book, a kind and caring friend who never gives up and is always there to cheer and help those under his care or his friends.
In his story, he is no exception, he is really the angel of Avondale. He spent his life protecting at his best his brother against their father’s ire until he disappeared. Now years later, he learns about the ugliness of his passing and he discovers he has a niece.
And with his new discovered niece, comes her aunt, a woman who steers something new from him.
Senna has left everything behind in a rush to protect her niece, she ran in hurry to the only person she thinks can protect them.
I must confess at sometimes she quite upset me, she runs away, she is angry, she flees, she cries. She longs for things but as the same time she is quite spectator of her life. It is near the end of the story she finally gets a hold of her fate and decides what she really wants.
After I loved the interactions between the group of friends, how they tease one another, stay close and stand for each other.
James Harrington has always done what was right, what was good, earning himself the title of Angel of Avondale.
Senna Baker never thought she’d find herself running for her life, heading for a place she’d never even heard of, let alone seen.
James and Senna find themselves in circumstance they never could have imagined. And with a niece to protect, it’s vital that they get to the bottom of the mystery they’ve become embroiled in.
James comes home from an extended visit to the Americas to find he has visitors in the form of an orphaned niece and a beautiful young woman he assumes to be her mother. This assumption gets him doused with a glass of wine.
The young woman is related by blood but she is Poppy’s aunt like he is her uncle. James’s younger brother who was always as bad as James was good was this child’s father and Senna’s sister was her mother.
Why are this lovely child’s parents dead and who killed them?
The only person in the world who knows the answer is a precocious five year old and Senna is determined to keep her niece safe.
I loved this read and finished it quickly. This author is basically new to me. The only other time I have read anything by her was part of the anthology “Yuletide Happily Ever Afters: A Merry Little Set of Regency Romances”
I gave this book 4.75 (rounded up to 5) of 5.0 stars for story line and characterization. This is a sweet romance with sinister inclinations.
I received a complimentary digital ARC of this book to read. This in no way affected my opinion of this book which I read and reviewed voluntarily.
This is the first book I read by Nadine Millard and I must say I’m very impressed, I absolutely loved this story!! So well written and it had my attention from start to end.
James Harrington, known as the Golden Boy or Angel of Avondale Abbey because of his blond hair and always doing what is right, has his world turned upside down when he learns his younger brother, Thomas, has been murdered and that he has a little niece called Poppy.
Senna Baker comes upon the bodies of her sister and brother in law, Rose and Thomas, who have just been murdered. She escapes with their daughter, Poppy, and brings her to James for protection. It’s instant attraction between the beautiful Senna and the handsome James but they must concentrate on finding out who the killer is.
I so enjoyed the camaraderie between James and his friends as well! This story includes romance, intrigue, friendship, humour, heartache, twists and turns, you name it, it’s in there. Giving this a solid 5 rating.
I was given a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.