Excellent book! Exciting story from beginning to end! On a journey that should have taken a couple of weeks, it takes a round a month due to sickness, storms, and renegade highwaymen! I couldn't put it down! Clean but exciting! Very thrilling tale! Loved it!

What a lovely book! The sort of book where everything is squeaky clean is not my sort of thing. I am not big on religious books either and this one is churched up. However, there is action, a smidge of romance and some divine intervention involved.

What does happen is two people find each other under extraordinary circumstances. It's best that way.

I received an advance copy of this book. The opinion expressed here is solely my own.

The Noble Guardian is one of the best books I have read by this author. I have enjoyed all of her books but this one just stood out to me. I loved this romantic story. It had lots of action, and awesome characters. Especially little Emma. The hero is a bow street runner and is a brooding captain who has lived a hard life. The heroine is a lovely, naive, yet spunky young woman looking for an ever lasting love. The chemistry between them is evident from the first time they meet. I loved it!!
*I was given a copy of this book by Barbour publishing and this is my honest opinion.

Abby Gilbert is finally leaving her hateful stepmother, cruel stepsisters, and henpecked father to marry the man of her dreams. Unfortunately, she must travel across England to get to his manor house, and with bad weather, bad luck, and highwaymen on the horizon, it's anyone's guess if she'll make it to her own wedding in one piece.

Samuel Thatcher is  looking forward to retiring from the Bow Street Runners, buying a piece of land, and living out his days as a quiet farmer. He needs a few more pounds to feather his nest egg, however, and when Miss Gilbert asks to retain his services as a guardian for the journey, he can't refuse. Thrown together by the intimacy of the road, Abby and Thatcher begin to develop feelings for each other. But when Thatcher becomes the object of pursuit by a relentless killer, he wonders if he should get as far away from Abby as possible before she is hurt too.

This book was a charming romance that takes place in the gritty taprooms of wayside inns and includes every kind of travel misfortune known to man. Abby's ebullient spirits and positive attitude in the midst of hardship amaze the cynical Thatcher. As a soldier and a lawman, he has grappled with the worst kinds of evil, and Abby's trust in his own goodness surprises him. Thrown together by circumstances, they grow closer by learning about each other's past hardships and learn to cast their cares upon Christ. But how can anything honorable come of their feelings when Abby is already promised to another?

If you dislike books with a highly contrived plot that are heavy on romantic tropes, this one will not be for you. But if you enjoy a clean romance with lots of adventure and derring-do, you'll adore this conclusion to The Bow Street Runners trilogy. 

Disclosure: I received a complimentary review copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This book is absolutely wonderful!! It is beautifully written and the author makes the people and scenery come to life. This is the shining example that all things are possible with God. I highly recommend this book. Thank you Barbour Publishing via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this awesome book. All opinions expressed are my own, I was not required to write a review.

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This isn't really a story, it is more like an experience. You feel as though you are watching a movie or living within the pages of this book. What a lovely experience!! Each scene is painted with the utmost love and attention to detail. This is my first Griep novel, but it will not be my last!!

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If you have never read a book by Michelle Griep, you are depriving yourself of a real treat. The Noble Guardian, the last book in the Bow Street Runners Trilogy was hard to put down. I was so invested in this story that I put everything on hold just so I could finish this book - it was that good!

Where do I start? First, I did not know this was part of a series, so for those wondering, yes, it can be read as a standalone book. That said, now that I've read it, I'm off to buy the first two books because if they are anything like this one, I won't be disappointed.

I loved the integrity of Samuel Thatcher. Even though his perspective on life had become jaded, he does his best to keep Abigail safe as she travels to meet her betrothed. I loved how he grew throughout the story to not only become a better man but to find a more profound faith in God.

I loved how the author started this story with an almost Cinderella-like feel with the relationship between Abigail and her stepmother and two step-sisters. The author managed to get me on Abigail's side immediately, making me root for her throughout the story. Abigail also grows in her faith and discovers what it means to know God. The lessons learned by both characters in regards to trusting God were excellent.

I have nothing at all negative to say about this book. It was just perfect! I highly recommend it. It releases June 1st, so pre-order your copy now!

I received this book courtesy of Barbour Publishing through Net-Galley.

Reasons to read this book:
#1- it's a Michelle Griep book.
#2- it's the conclusion to The Bow Street Runners.
#3- it has scoundrels, adventure, and lots of romance.
#4- did I mention it's by Michelle Griep?

These Bow Street Runner guys are just heroes in disguise, and that is Samuel as well. Though he didn't have to travel with Abigail all the way to her destination, his integrity didn't let him part with her, and he took his role of guardian seriously.

I really liked Abby and Samuel's interactions, especially with the baby, and the way they behaved as a family.
It was also fun to see Samuel with the other two Bow Street Runners, and get an update on them.

The ending was so sweet! Loved it!

I got a copy from the publisher through NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

The first thing that attracted me to this book was the cover, loved it.
After reading the book I found that the character on the front of the book certainly lived up to the character in the book, Captian Samuel. The book is definitely a God can do all things when you rely on Him type of book that I love. We always need that reminder. I will definitely be reading more books by Michelle Griep.

I volunteered to read this book from Barbour Publishing, the opinions expressed within are my own.

This well-researched romance is set in England during the heydey of the Bow Street Runners in the 1800's, when London and its outskirts were dangerous and travelers often targeted by highwaymen. It made me think just a bit of the American Wild West era, a few years later. The story follows a young woman on her way to be married to a man she barely knows, and the Bow Street Runner who saves her life and captures her heart, something neither intended. The Runners were the first professional police force of London and while they did a good job, their lives were often foreshortened by the danger of the job, and they were not always well-respected nor well-paid, creating difficulty for a Runner to provide a stable home for a wife and family. The themes of the book include integrity, faith, love of family, and responsibility. The action is credible, the dialogue is natural, and the characters are skillfully revealed through the course of the book. I found this book entertaining, wholesome, and uplifting, despite the realistic portrayals of dangerous situations which befell the characters. Five stars from me.

THE NOBLE GUARDIAN by MICHELLE GRIEP is a delightful love story which takes place in England in 1815. The characters are unforgettable: from the feisty Abigail Gilbert, to Samuel Thatcher, the strong and dependable Bow Street runner, Sir Jonathan Waverley, the pompous nobleman, and Emma, the lovable baby girl.
You cannot have a lawman without there being some crime in the story, and this brings with it an element of nail biting suspense! You will find it hard to put this book down.
The story has obviously been well researched, with the author giving us a good idea of what life was like in that time of history.
I am not going to tell you anything more as I do not want to spoil the read for you, excepting to say that there is a good Christian message running through the story. It is enjoyable and well written.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Barbour Publishing. The opinions in this review are completely my own.