Book 4 of The Reeves of Reeves Hall
A Most Reluctant Widow
She swore never to trust a charming gentleman again. Then a voyage at sea traps her with the one man she can’t keep at a distance.
A slow-burn Regency romance of secrets and second chances, with a sci-fi twist: a guarded widow, a steadfast protector, and three children who have already decided he stays.
- Forced proximity voyage
- Protector hero
- Slow burn, sensual payoff
- Guarded widow
- Found family
- Healing from a toxic past
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- Slow burnWith a sensual payoff
- StandaloneBook 4 of a complete 4-book series
- Voyage romanceRegency era, with a sci-fi twist
- Kindle UnlimitedAlso in paperback
A guarded widow. A steadfast protector. A voyage that will change them both.
Alice Ashcombe is a widow determined never to trust a charming gentleman again. After years trapped in a cold and controlling marriage in Calcutta, Alice is suddenly free—and utterly alone. With three young children to protect and a gruelling voyage to England ahead, the last thing she needs is the scrutiny of a perceptive and dangerously attractive stranger.
Simon Reeves has spent years navigating the world on family business. The guarded widow he once encountered in the East should be none of his concern. Yet when fate reunites them in Colombo, Simon finds himself unable to walk away—and drawn into a family he never expected to claim.
Trapped together on the high seas, an uneasy closeness grows between them. While Alice keeps her distance, her children have no such reservations. Before long, Simon finds himself drawn into their world in ways he never expected—and slowly breaching the walls around Alice’s carefully guarded heart.
Simon is more than simply a merchant, and his origins are further from England than Alice could ever imagine.
As they sail beneath the stars, Alice may discover that the man who saved her family carries a secret that challenges everything she believes about the world.
Is this your kind of romance?
You’ll love it if you like
- Protector heroes who show love through actions
- Widows learning to trust again
- Forced proximity on a long sea voyage
- Slow-burn tension with a sensual payoff
- Found family, children included
It may not be for you if you want
- A strictly traditional Regency with nothing speculative in it
- A fast, light romance with no emotional healing
Yes, Simon’s origins are further from England than Alice could imagine. Expect ships, sea air and a slow-burning love story, with the sci-fi woven in as his secret rather than a spaceship.
What readers are saying
“Enchanting… a Regency romance with a fresh twist—and a finale that leaves you smiling.”
“Another extremely well written story in this series… Keeps you reading and turning pages.”
“It is an excellent story! I really enjoyed the ending and the growth achieved.”
“What a delightful read this is… populated with lovely characters.”
“A very interesting story that is a slow burn historical romance with nuanced past traumas.”
“Very enjoyable read… I recommend the entire series.”
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Where to get A Most Reluctant Widow
Paperback in the US
Paperback in the UK and Australia
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