As You Are

Title: As You Are

Series: The Jonquil Brothers #3

Author: Sarah M. Eden

Source: Hoopla Ebook

My Review:

As You Are brings up back to the Jonquil brothers. This book is about Corbin, the third of seven brothers. He is also twin to Jason, whose story is in book four. 

I had wondered how poor, shy Corbin would have his own book. Especially since he struggles to form coherent or complete thoughts. Even with his brothers! And, especially in front of a certain lady. 

Corbin had asked Layton for advise in a previous book, letting him know he was interested in a woman, but that she didn't know he existed. Layton, of course told all the brothers.  Now, all the brothers have advice for him, making certain parts of the story feel like an advice column, lol. Especially when poor Corbin follows their advice...which also leads to some hilarious moments.

Clara does not trust men and she has good reason for it. Yet when Corbin agrees to to help her nephew learn more about horses, Clara learns quite a bit about Corbin and begins to wonder if he could truly be trustworthy. Clara is strong and has learned to defend herself from her adversaries. This also leads to some humorous moments.

I loved this story. It was fun being back with the Jonquil brothers, but even more, it was fun to see Corbin come out of his shell.

★★★★/5

Synopsis (Goodreads):

A horse breeder by trade, Corbin Jonquil is more at home in the stables than in the ballroom of his sprawling estate. Corbin is the quietest of the Jonquil brothers and has always faded into the background, contentedly unnoticed. When a mysterious young widow, Mrs. Clara Bentford, moves into the neighborhood, however, Corbin quickly comes to realize that being noticed has its advantages. But how to catch the eye of the lady?

According to his brothers, Corbin need only make a few simple changes to transform himself into the object of any woman's desire - dubious advice, indeed. Following a series of misadventures, Corbin and Clara slowly lower the facades behind which they've been hiding, leaving Corbin shocked by the horrors that haunt the woman he's coming to care for so ardently. When the menace of Clara's past threatens to tear them apart and tensions mount, will the couple have the courage to fight for the promise of forever?

Recommended Reading Order

Seeking Persephone
Courting Miss Lancaster
Glimmer of Hope
Romancing Daphne
The Kiss of a Stranger
Friends & Foes
Drops of Gold
For Elise
As You Are
A Fine Gentleman
For Love or Honor
Loving Lieutenant Lancaster
"Christmas at Falstone Castle"(novella)
The Heart of a Vicar
The Best-Laid Plans
Charming Artemis
The Best Intentions
The Best of Friends
The Best-Kept Secrets