25 Letters. Marjie had written 25 letters to Stanley Jonquil since he went to war 6 months ago. But she has not received even one letter back. The ribbon she had worn when last they met was still waiting for something to wrap around. It would wait in vain she was sure.

The endless rounds of parties in London did nothing to relieve her boredom and worry. Even her dear friend Lord Devereaux hasn’t proved sufficient to the task. What does she want with the “Marriage Mart” when her heart is taken already? Then suddenly Stanley returns. Marjie should feel joyous but for some reason he doesn’t want anything to do with her.

A Compelling Story

In For Love Or Honor, Sarah M. Eden has created a compelling story about the strength of Love and the real meaning of Honor. I found myself unwilling to put this book down. The descriptions of the cost of war were heartrendingly realistic and the characters where vivid and captivating.

The only thing I hate about books like this, is that they end. But this book is part of a series so that doesn’t have to happen. Previous books include The Kiss of a Stranger, featuring Philip Jonquil’s good friend Crispin, Lord Cavratt finds himself married to a lady he has unwittingly compromised. The next book in the series is Friends and Foes, where Philip Jonquil, Earl of Lampton meets his match in Sorrel Kendrick. Drops of Gold, introduces Layton Jonquil tormented after the death of his wife. As You Are, features Corbin Jonquil who tries to catch the eye of a mysterious young widow. Last is A Fine Gentleman, where a fiery Spanish beauty tests the legendary patience of Jason Jonquil.

I very much look forward to reading about the rest of the Jonquil family. Happily there are more Jonquil family members to follow and the author has other series to enjoy as well.

When a dear one comes back from battle there is so much to rejoice after but is it that easy for them to live through the fact that they are lucky to be alive?

At first, I thought this book was going to be about Marjie and Stanley's journey back to one another. There are so many tender moments between them and it's obvious how they can perfectly uplift and complement one another.

However, Stanley has seen and lived through so much some people will only imagine without never fathom the true horror brought by war. Not only to soldiers but to civilians and innocents caught among enemy line.
Marjie is full of life, innocence and purity, as much as he wants her as part of his life, he knows he can't give his whole self to her as a form of protecting her from the cruelty of battle.

The problem is, by trying to protect everyone from his broken self, Stanley is actually pushing everyone away and never giving himself true space to weep, morn and heal.

Marjie is truly devoted to Stanley is may sometimes come out as naive, but it is exactly this innocence and honesty that turns out to be the perfect balm Stanley needs. The fact that she has been through many difficult times and still chooses to love deeply and risk her heart for the benefit of others is truly inspiring.

Both of these characters journey is heartbreaking as well as full of tenderness.
There is a glimmer of hope to be found, and oh the blessing of having so many people who care enough to never give up on you.

As much as this is a Regency novel, it's scary to see how relevant it is for today... Well done, Sarah M. Eden. Very well done.

This story is so sweet and beautiful. A better story that captures the enduring sorrow of the survivors of Waterloo, I've never read. The author told a compelling story that made no attempt to glamorize what the soldiers endured during and after their time of service. Wrapped in this struggle to heal is a tender story of love, most immediate and heart-felt.

I love the Jonquil family and was so excited to read this latest installment. Stanley had only been a small background character in the other books so I was happy to get to know him better and see how he fits in this family. This book was not nearly as light hearted as the others in the series. Stanley is a soldier just returning from the fight against Napoleon. He is broken in spirit as well as in body. He needs to heal and this is a book about healing. I loved the scene where his little niece is on his lap and sees his battle wounds for the first time. She talks about how he has lots of hurts but that there are so very many of them so they could love him all better. I thought it was a very well written scene but also the feelings of those soldiers was well expressed throughout the book.
I was happy to see Marjie’s character Aldo take a central role since she appeared so long ago in Friends and Foes. She is much more sympathetic and her motives and personality are better seen.
I loved getting little glimpses of the other brothers in this story. I really hope there is a happy ending for Sorrel and Phillip and I love the hints of what is to come with the next book in this series. I can’t wait to read Holy Harry’s story and see his character more fully take shape.

Poor Stanley! In this book we learn of the horrors of war Stanley has had to endure, and the effects on his sensitive and compassionate nature. Only four months after his severe injuries, he struggles to keep his emotions at bay so that when the time comes to return to the field, he can soldier up and get it done. Once again we see the brotherly love and camaraderie between the Jonquils, especially Phillip and Layton, and I loved the scene when they meet with Stanley in their equivalent to a secret clubhouse and through their banter, get Stanley to reveal dark secrets that need to be brought to light for him to begin healing mentally.

Marjie is as compassionate as Stanley, with a heart to serve, but feels rejected when her sister refuses her help. It seems like she's a bit lost, not really knowing where her place is or where she is needed. Her previous friendship and beginnings of romance with Stanley give her the perfect opportunity to help him as he recovers, but the emotional distance he tries to maintain is hard on her. I admired her determination and creativity in how she supports him against his will, and loves him even without a guarantee of returned affection. The tone of the book fluctuates between despondency and hopefulness as Stanley and Marjie take two steps forward and one step back in their relationship, and I couldn't help but be touched by the ending. Highly recommend!

(I received a complimentary copy of the book; all opinions in this review are my own)

Ok. When there's a new Jonquil book in my hands all life comes to a screeching halt! This one doesn't disappoint. I've been so excited that we've been utterly spoilt by Sarah Eden of late. We've waited many years for more from this family, recently having the re-release of Jason's story, and now it's Stanley's turn. We have always been given brief glimpses of this Jonquil brother. He's been mentioned by family members. Just when you think they couldn't get any better - we are surprised again. Honorable and loyal to a fault, Stanley is currently a Captain in the army. He is home at Lampton Park due to injuries he has sustained.

Marjie, Sorrel's younger sister has lived with her & Philip (the oldest Jonquil and the Earl) for several years. She met Stanley less than a year ago before he went to fight in the infamous Battle of Waterloo. She came to love him and has written to him faithfully for all of this time. But Stanley is distant and indifferent. Her heart is breaking and she feels lost and rejected. Sorrel doesn't want her fussing and Stanley seems to desire it even less.

This is a tender story of two people facing alternate barriers but attempting to follow the sweet desires of their hearts, whilst facing the agony of loyalty to country. So many moments in which you will find your own heart will be bleeding in agony for them.

This book however is not all sadness and struggle, there is as always the light hearted fun banter we have grown to love amongst the Jonquils. I loved the 'black rod' scene, and the clever way in which Philip and Layton are able to extricate Stanley's deep dark secret. In addition if there was ever an award for the most humorous and witty minor character/regency servant - that award would go to Pluck. I literally laughed out loud over this guy! He has guts and lacks a filter that would prevent most servants from speaking the way he does to his superior. He was just such a perfect counter act to Stanley's brooding soul.

This book is wonderful, and you will not put it down. I felt that Harry's story was being prepped - and he's one that I'm really feeling intrigued over. No one seems to really get along with him or even like him much. The reader has been set up to believe him holy and pious. I know that Sarah will work her magic to make us all fall in love with him no doubts! I can't wait for more Jonquils!

Thank you to Netgalley & Covenant Communications for the eARC. I will be purchasing the paperback of this book. It is required on my bookshelf!! This is my honest review.

I LOVE Sarah Eden's books and this one did not disappoint! Stanley has been struggling with the demands of being a soldier for years. We learned a little bit about it in Jason's story when Mariposa came into the Jonquil family. Seeing him so lost and broken was hard. BUT, it was gratifying to see him grow as a person throughout this story.
The love story was great. Marjie was never my favorite sister, but I loved reading about her. Her strength is amazing. "Stanby and Marching" (as Caroline calls them) are an amazing addition to the Jonquil series.

London - 1815

Marjoram (Marjie) Kendrick is participating in the activities of the season with her sister, Sorrel, and brother-in-law, Philip Jonquil, the Earl of Lampton. There are seven Jonquil brothers and Philip is the oldest. Even though Marjie is supposed to be looking for a husband, she is in love with Stanley Jonquil, currently involved in the fight against Napoleon. Since he left for the war, she has written him many letters but he has not responded.

Stanley suddenly returns, thin and exhausted. He has been sent by General Wellington’s aide with a letter for his brother, Philip, saying Stanley needs some time at home to heal. His injuries, including the loss of a leg, have sapped him.

Marjie is hurt at his cool treatment of her and he refuses to attend any social events with her. When he relents and attends the theater, they are joined by Lord Devereaux, a widower, who seems smitten by Marjie. Stanley feels that Marjie is in love with Devereaux.

Marie wants nothing more than to marry Stanley and care for him. However, he is convinced that his commitment to the Army is for as long as he is needed no matter what his condition. He keeps his injuries secret from his family. They work to try and get him to open up to them but all he can remember is his men who fought and died in battle.

This story is heart-wrenching and becomes a bit overdone at times. However, it depicts the real meaning of the suffering of war and true love.

I have enjoyed this author’s books and this one is very good. It was a little slow in the beginning and could have been cut a bit, but in the end, it is worth the reading time.

Copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

There were aspects of this book that I both liked and didn't like. I like some angst in my books and this book had that in spades. Also, Stanley and Marjie's love for each other came through as string and deep. That being said, passion was missing from this read. I like some heat in my romance and this was a clean, chaste read. That may be a plus for other readers, but it made the read a little boring for me. Stanley holding on to his vow for so long, despite everyone's misery, got a little tedious for me. All in all, this wasn't a bad read; it just wasn't a hit for me.

Stanley fell for Marjie the first time he met her, and her sweetness helped him as he healed from an injury he received as a British soldier fighting Napoleon's army. When Napoleon escaped and Stanley had to lead his men in the horrifying battle of Waterloo, it was thoughts of Marjie and re-reading her letters that kept him going. However, having been severely wounded physically and even more so emotionally, Stanley knows he can't share with Marjie the darkness that is inside him. While he might have to face her sometimes, as she's staying with her sister (who is married to his brother), Stanley is determined to keep his distance as much as he can.
Marjie doesn't know exactly what has changed Stanley, but she's determined to help him heal--and find a way that they can be together as they'd both hoped.

I loved this book so much. It was so well-written, not glossing over the horrors of war or how the soldiers were impacted. It hurt seeing Stanley hurt; I love ALL of the Jonquils but he is so honorable and so vulnerable that he just tugged at my heart so much. And sweet Marjie--I loved seeing how she cared for him. I loved seeing other favorites from the series and getting to see some new characters--Pluck alone made the book worth reading! He made me laugh so much.There are truly beautiful, touching moments in this book (like when Stanley's niece Caroline finds out he's wounded), and I can't wait to reread it.

I loved this book. It follows Stanley Jonquil and Marjie Kendrick. Stanely has returned home from the war on a leave of absence. He is battling depression after the event of the war. His only light in life is Marjie. She wants to help him but is also trying to learn the balance between helping and hindering those close to her.

I became emotionally involved in this story. The love between the two characters was actually already in place before the story began. At first I thought I wouldn't like that very much but I found myself continually turning the pages trying to figure out how things would be resolved. They recongized their feelings for each other but they also recognized the near impossibilty of their situation - Stanely needing to return to war and not wanting to subject Marjie to the

I also feel like this story did a good job at touching upon the emotions a soldier may have when returning home from war and from battle. While some of the issues were resolved easier than they would be in real life, the author did not over-simplify things either.

It was also fun to revisit the Jonquil brothers and see how they are all doing.

Overall I would recommend this book. It is a standalone, in that you do not need to read any of the other books in order to read this one. However, reference is made to the other stories, so you would benefit from reading them first, particularly Friends and Foes, where we first meet these two characters.

This is not the first book I have read in this series. I am a huge fan of Sarah Eden's books. She is able to capture my attention and draw me in to the story where my emotions become one with the characters. This book is no exception.

Marjie lives with her sister, Sorrell, and her husband Phillip Jonquil. She has been in love with one of the Jonquil brothers, Stanley, ever since she met him. He is kind and generous and wonderful. He is also a soldier who has seen a tremendous amount of war and carnage and it has broken his soul. His right hand and arm were burned badly and are now disfigured and his leg had to be amputated below the knee after an injury he sustained at the Battle of Waterloo. He has come home to heal but he knows it is his duty to return to active duty even though it is likely to completely kill his spirit. He believes that if he leaves the army, it would be dishonorable and disloyal.

Marjie wrote to him during the time he was gone. Stanley considers her his angel. It was her words that gave him the will to fight to live and return to her. But, he knows he can't have her. He only wants her to be happy and his life is no life for such a gentle spirit as she. She only wants to support him and love him and show him how much he means to her.

Will their love win in the end or will they both lose? You'll have to read the story to find out for yourselves.

I was given an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A well-researched and well-written historical fiction story featuring a wounded soldier. The horrors of war – Waterloo – and its devastating effects on soldiers and on populations are well depicted, as well as the post-war periods.
The wounded veteran who must, albeit reluctantly, return to active duty is not a character I’ve encountered often and I’ve enjoyed reading about the trials and tribulations of Stanley Jonquil.
Overall, I enjoyed this story, the main characters are interesting and there’s a bunch of quirky secondary characters (Pluck and Philip) that are engaging too.

Loved the story of Stanley. His story was touching and heartbreaking. It's horrible to know all the horrors wars can bring both during and after.