Do people prove their worth by strength, or by character?Half-Romany, half-English lord, he lives a perilous Gypsy life … until a sweet English rose saves his life, and perhaps his soul. Widowed by a cruel husband, she’s given up all hope of love. Brought together in peril, they dare to reach for a brighter future together.Luca Boldor, Romany leader, lives a nomad’s life in Regency England with … Regency England with his Gypsy caravan. Believing his noble father abandoned him at birth, he refuses to acknowledge his English blood, or live a settled life. But when a vicious attack by a rival leaves him bleeding on an English lady’s doorstep, he has no choice but to accept her help. Her gentle faith stirs his heart in a way he has long denied.
Lady Patience Blakwell, widowed countess, lives in near poverty. Her husband’s heir uses threats to keep her from demanding her rightful inheritance. With a few faithful servants, she exists quietly in the country, only her faith keeping her strong … until the day a bold, handsome Gypsy collapses in her hall. He’s unlike any man she’s ever known, and she’ll confront any subterfuge to keep him safe.
But when a secret from Lady Patience’s past emerges, Luca must face his own past, or lose her and all hope of love. Will this strong man humble himself to open his heart for his lady?
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Seeking Patience (Seeking #3) was a great read by Josie Riviera. Luca Boldor is the Romany leader who lives a nomadic life with Gypsy’s. He refuses his English blood because he believes his noble father abandoned him at birth. He is left bleeding on an English lady’s doorstep after a vicious attack by a rival. Lady Patience Blakwell is a widowed countess who lives in near poverty. He is kept from demanding her rightful inheritance by threats made from her husband’s heir’s. Luca collapsed in her hall and she will do what she can to keep him safe. I really enjoyed reading this book and can’t wait to read more by the author.
Even though I haven’t read this series on order, I am finding that the order isn’t super important and they can stand-alone nicely. There is slight innuendo and language in this story. There were twists and turns that made this story interesting to read.
Sometimes you don’t know what you’re seeking until you’re about to lose it.
Luca and Patience’s pasts threaten them and they must face it or lose each other!!!
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Seeking Patience was an enjoyable and interesting story to listen to. It is the first book that I have read by this author and I really enjoyed it.
The narration was pleasant to listen to and the narrator did a good job with reading the book. I thought that the story was a clever tale, unlike any I had read before. I have not read many stories involving gypsies and it was nice to listen to a novel with a half-Romany main character.
I liked these two main characters. Their attraction to each other was rather sudden, yet perhaps it was this way because of the situation they found themselves in. They had a lot to overcome throughout the story and they struggled with how they could ever be together due to their different lifestyles, as well as past hurts and betrayals that impacted their trust in others.
I received a complimentary copy of this audio book. All opinions are my own.
Interesting and entertaining characters that have difficult issues to deal with and secrets that they are keeping. Good read following the characters as they work through their issues. Several twists and turns including some drama. Good read.
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Ms. Riviera is most definitely one of my favorite authors. Her contemporary work is excellent and I am really enjoying her Regency as well. I really hope she continues with the Regency, as that is my favorite genre. This is the third book in the Seeking series. Luca is the leader of a Romany tribe. He is half English and half Romany. After having a run-in with another tribe leader, he is need of medical attention. A widow, Lady Patience is the one that helps him. They definitely have a pull towards each other
Patience has her own past issues she is dealing with. This inspirational story will definitely pull you into Patience and Luca’s world. A beautiful story that captivated me till the end. A wonderful story and I would highly recommend you pick this up!
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Two Battered Souls Find Solace in Each Other
The book opens with such a gripping scene showing the hero’s torment as he tries to survive after a brutal attack. I could not help but be pulled in. Then he meets the heroine, who uses her skills to aid his injuries and nurse him back to health. Watching them fall in love gradually and learn to trust after betrayal on both sides was heartwarming. A well-written historical romance.
This was an interesting story of overcoming obstacles and learning the truth of what has happened in the past. She is widow that is facing an issue from her stepson related to her recently deceased husband. He is half Romany half English that feels the prejudice from his English side because of how he was raised. It was interesting seeing the dynamics of their relationship and the big reveal of who his English father was and why he left him and his mother.
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The third book in the Seeking series a well written story that kept me turning pages. Luca Boldor, Romany leader and English widow Lady Patience Blakwell’s story there is suspense, drama, danger, lies, and romance. I enjoyed reading this story and want to read the rest of this series. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a really lovely historical romance. I loved it! It is inspirational and sweet, exciting and full of suspense.. The characters are wonderful!
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This story is delightful and entertaining from page 1 to the end. A lot of action and twists and turns. Two very different people, an English countess and a Romany Gypsy who help each other. She nurses him back to health and he promises to protect her. An interesting story of a blending of cultures with a heartwarming ending.
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Luca was such a striking character in Seeking Fortune, I’m thrilled to get his story. When I opened this book and read his name, I think my heart skipped a beat in anticipation.
I really enjoyed this rescuer romance. It was unique and well done. Many bumps along the way and I didn’t want to put it down. It was a grand adventure.
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Heartfelt story that hits you in the heart. Wonderful characters that bring the book to life.
A poignant story about a recently widowed Lady Patience and a Gypsy Lord Luca who is seeking medical help.
This is part of the Seeking Book Set
Interesting storyline. There are many twists and turns that held my interest throughout. Luca holds many prejudices. Patience is beset by trouble at every point. Well written characters. Great ending that was unexpected.
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This is a great story I enjoyed very much. Two people from different worlds come together to help each other & maybe fall in love? I very much enjoyed Ms. Ferguson’s reading of the story also.
“Seeking Patience” by Josie Riviera
A good story, well told telling us about the age old impact of truths, half truths and lies and the damage and repairs that can be wrought when they are untangled. A worthy read. Happy Reading ! !
Note: I received a copy of this audiobook from the author.
Seeking Patience is another wonderful story in the Seeking series.
I loved this story like I did the other two. This is the third book in the series.
Patience is a widow now and now a dowager duchess who has to rely on her stepson Lord Crispin to give her the money she needed for her home and needs. She was only allowed very few servants now as he didn’t see or care what she had. Crispin said she murdered his father. She did no such thing and can’t figure out why he said she did.
A gypsy man has fallen at her doorstep, very injured and needed help. She allowed him into the home to care for his wounds as she was a Christian woman who would not turn away anyone in need.
Luca was the man at her doorstep and he was very handsome and she wanted to also know more about this intriguing man and how he was injured and where he came from.
The become friends during his long convalescence, and they enjoyed talking to each other. He had secrets to keep from is birth and past as to who he is, or should have been had his father not abandoned him and his mother. Patience had her own secrets and neither wanted to talk about. After all they didn’t know each other well enough.
Luca is my favorite hero of the three stories in this series and Patience is my favorite heroine as well. I loved all three stories but I think this one is my favorite with a lot more going on and such turmoil for each.
They are good for each other and drawn to each other but Luca leaves her home often as he is also the leader of his gypsy tribe.
There relationship becomes a bit strained each time he comes to her home and then has to leave again and each time his injured leg needs more help from her and her lady’s maid Amelia.
I loved the ending also in this book as it has so much going on in the ending alone.
It’s another story in this series of Christian verses and principles and redemption and forgiveness and happiness. I highly recommend this book as I do the entire series and I believe it is good to get the box set or read on kindle unlimited. Each book also stands alone.
Get this book and the other two. You won’t regret it one bit. Ms. Riviera is an excellent author.
Josie Riviera brings the story of Luca, leader of a Gypsy band, who was actually the son of a gypsy woman and an English nobleman and Patience, an English noblewoman who had endured a cruel marriage. Drawn together despite their differences their lives become intertwined. The book has an interesting story line, strong characters, villains and more than a few plot twists. An interesting end to the trilogy.
What a great story with great main characters. I really liked it. Who would have thought that so such danger would surround an honorable, innocent widow like Patience? But then again, life has NOT treated her fairly at all! But that is also something that Luca has in common with Patience. He has been treated brutally for years. And he loathes the English with ever fiber of his body. But he also has some pretty valid reasons. Their first meeting is definitely dramatic.
There are several good secondary characters in this story. Patience has two servants who are as close as family. Both, Penham and Amelia do eveything they can to help Patience even though their power to do so is limited.
Pulko is someone close to Luca as he leads the Gypsy tribe. He also proves himself stronger and stronger as he continues to remain loyal to Luca.
There is threats, and violence and even in the midst of all of that there is also a blossoming love. They couldn’t be further apart in status and ways of living but they still are so drawn to each other. There are secrets concerning not only Luca but also a very clear threat towards Patience that is shrouded in secrecy. She’s being accused of something that she did not do and it’s very serious. Luca has secrets around himself as well but it’s more like truths that have been withheld from him.
There is a well fought for H.E.A. that both of the M.C.’s well deserve.
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