The third book in this series does not disappoint. Erica Vetsch has a masterful way of incorporating faith and difficult subjects into a beautiful romance. Sophie and Charles find their unconventional way and find in each other something that they didn't know they were seeking.

Throughout the story each one prays for the situation in which they find themselves. They both have conversations with God that show the desires of their hearts. The faith and trust is inspiring.

The things that put them to the test are the things that bring them closer together. Their common fight puts them in the position to see the best in each other and overcome that which they face. The secondary characters only add to the richness and the beauty of the story.

This story was a wonderful escape to a time long gone where things were the same and things were very different. This is definitely a love story to read again and again.

I received an early copy of this book and this is my honest review.

The Indebted Earl is a historical romance set during the Regency period (1814 England). Captain Charles Wyvern is a Naval captain who feels guilty that one of his friends, Major Rich Richardson, lost his life while saving him. He decides to visit Rich's fiance, Lady Sophie Haverly, to express his sympathy. He arrives as Lady Sophie is losing her home, and he jumps in to help her. This coincides with Charles becoming an Earl, and they travel together, along with Rich's mother, whom Sophie has been living with, to the coastal estate that Charles has inherited. When he discovers he has also "inherited" three young charges, he proposes a marriage of convenience to Sophie, who accepts. There is a mystery at the estate as well as a slow building romance between Charles and Sophie.

I wanted to read The Indebted Earl because I read, and enjoyed, the first book in this series (The Lost Lieutenant). I have not read the second book (The Gentleman Spy), but had no problem catching up with this novel. I think it would work fine as a standalone.

I love historical fiction and enjoy the Regency period. Erica Vetsch does something unusual in this series, which focuses not just on the female protagonist, but on the male lead as well. I feel this adds an extra nuance to the storytelling.

Captain Charles Wyvern is a wonderful romantic lead - strong, caring, and complex. Sophie has a bright, sunny personality, and they are well matched in their differences. Their romance builds at a slow but sure pace and it was so enjoyable to read.

There is also a strong mystery storyline as Charles uncovers a smuggling operation at the estate. He has worked his whole life to uphold the honor of his country, and suddenly he finds his new home is involved in a dangerous criminal operation!

I thoroughly enjoyed The Indebted Earl. I recommend this book (and the series) to fans of historical fiction, and especially to readers who enjoy Regency romance.

#BookReview: THE INDEBTED EARL by Erica Vetsch 4.5 stars

The book starts out slow with Captain Charles Wyvern in Portugal and had just recovered from his injuries. He is also watching over an injured friend, Major Richardson. Like the captain, I have enjoyed Lady Sophia’s happy and encouraging letters.

Then things began rolling and their unfortunate meeting became a blessing in disguise. I am glad the captain was there at Primrose Cottage to assist them. I agree that Lady Sophia, a duke’s daughter, is beautiful inside and out. Her care for Mamie shows her loving nature.

With everything that has happened, Lady Sophia doubts God’s will for her life.
Captain Wyvern is confused by God's plan when he only wants a simple life for himself. It’s nice to read how they struggle with their faith and redeemed it later. It’s like I was part of their journey. They have been tested but they have held onto their faith. Their sweet romance blossomed over time. They have seen the good in each other and cherished it.

The Pembroke girls have so much energy but such sweet girls. I love it when Thea says things that are straight to the point and makes you pause and think. They have definitely added excitement to this story. I love it when they make Captain Wyvern smile.

The undercurrents at the village in Gateshead estate intrigued me. There are clues and that country dance is interesting. The events after that were mind boggling. Marcu’s influence and assistance is amazing. Like Lady Sophia, I want the truth revealed. I still have some questions after reading the book but I am still satisfied with the ending. I love Captain Wyvern’s new family.

I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

Erica Vetsch is a new author to me. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. Captain Charles Wyvern and his friend were badly injured when they had seized a French ship. The captain got better but Rich didn't. Charles had been asked to go see his fiancee and tell her what happened and take care of her. They had been thrown out of their house by the new baron. They then went to her brother the duke and he had no problem with taking the ladies in. Mamie, Rich's mom, decided she wants to go back to the sea where she was raised. About the same time, Charles heard he had inherited his uncle's estate and he was now an earl. So the three of them went to look at the new estate. It was close to the sea. As they were looking around at all the work that needed to be done. A carriage rolls up and three adorable young girls, tell him they are his wards. More happens but you need something to read. I heartily recommend this amazing book.
It kept you busy and your thirst for more seems to never be quenched although you get answers, you still can't get enough. The characters were engaging, witty, and sweet. This poor man fresh off a ship and is handed the care of five ladies. Plus a house that could use some love, more servants since they don't have any. You have to admit it is a conundrum.
I received this ARC from Net Galley and voluntarily reviewed it.

I really enjoyed this book by Erica Vetsch. I liked how the romance between Sophie and Charles started out as a marriage of convenience but grew to be more. I loved how they were there for each other as they mourned the lose of Rich and as they dealt with the strange happenings at Gateshead. This book was beautiful written and kept my attention the whole time. I thought Erica did a great job of helping us to feel what the characters feel. I also adored the little girls and how they helped Charles to open up his heart to those around him. This is a great series and I highly recommend it.

I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, and or authors.  A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.

Erica Vetsch hits it out of the park again with her latest Regency romance, The Indebted Earl. What a conclusion.

When I read The Gentleman Spy, I had hoped Sophie would get her own story. I’m so happy she did! The Indebted Earl was incredible from beginning to end.

Charles is one of those heroes I couldn’t help but love from the start. With his gentlemanly manners and protectiveness toward Sophie, he won me over. Sophie, who I already loved, endeared herself even more to me with her determination to care for Mamie.

I loved watching Charles and Sophie’s relationship develop as the characters faced unexpected obstacles, such as a title and three surprise wards. And Vetsch does a great job of portraying their grief in a realistic and organic way. This allows some great spiritual moments to weave themselves into the larger plot.

And of course, there was the bonus perk of seeing Marcus and Charlotte again.

Overall, The Indebted Earl is a beautifully written romance Regency fans will adore.

(Note: I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.)

Hello, fellow Austenprose readers! Finally—the winter is over and spring is here. To commemorate this season of growth and new beginnings, we bring you Erica Vetsch’s latest Regency creation, The Indebted Earl. The third in her Serendipity and Secrets series, it can be read as a standalone or as a continuation of the series. This novel’s themes of making (and forgiving) debts and starting afresh are universal, but this time, they come with the added flair of a wild seascape and even wilder hearts.

Portugal, 1814: As he sits by his friend’s deathbed, Captain Charles Wyvern wishes he could trade places. An oversight risked both of their lives during a Naval battle, and he believes it unfair that he—career member of the Royal Navy with no loved ones waiting for him on shore—healed from his near-fatal wounds, while Major Rich Richardson will leave behind his devoted mother and charming fiancé, Sophie. In Rich’s moments, Charles agrees to his friend’s final request: Will he temporarily leave the sea and do whatever he can to take care of the two women Rich is leaving behind?

Things were simpler at sea. The rules of engagement were clear, and the chain of command set in stone. Feelings and opinions didn’t enter into the equation, and total obedience was expected. Yes, things were definitely simpler at sea…but lonelier, too, if he was to be completely truthful. (118)

England, 1814: Lady Sophia Haverley—Sophie, to her friends and family—never expected to lose someone who has been such a constant in her life. From their mischievous childhood to their maturing young adulthood, she and Rich knew they were meant to be together. They were mistaken. When the stoic Captain Wyvern arrives on her doorstep after Rich’s funeral, offering to give any aid he can, Sophie plans to refuse out of her anger that maybe (just maybe) he could have saved her fiance’s life. Yet it is her beloved almost-mother-in-law that offers a solution to free themselves from grief and Captain Wyvern from his promise: what if the captain escorted them away from familiar places and prying relatives, and took them to a new home by the sea?

She could already see the oceanside cottage, a sandy path between seagrasses to the shore. Mamie would walk along the beach with her, arm in arm, breathing in the salt air. With seabirds crying and the shush and scrape of the waves rolling in, perhaps Sophie could release some of her grief and begin to mend. But in the background of her image, the captain stood staring toward the horizon, as if waiting for a ship to emerge in the distance. This was silly because after they found their seaside cottage, they would most likely never see Charles Wyvern again. (91)

As with all adventures, events do not go as planned. Captain Wyvern gains an unwanted title and with it, three unruly wards and a broken-down house. To spare herself from her mother’s matchmaking and to free him to go back to sea, Sophie and Charles hit upon a plan that will benefit them both and the quickly growing list of people who need their help: A marriage of convenience. As hearts heal, dreams change, and danger creeps its way along their coastline, love begins to grow as unruly as a wildflower and as unstoppable as an ocean wave.

I’m in a season where my never-ending to-do list has left me frazzled and often incapable of focusing long on anything, and still, The Indebted Earl captivated me. Its story was truly unlike anything I’ve read. The heartbreak, hope, character design, and descriptions (down to the last raindrop reflecting on a man’s boot) are crystallized into something beautifully, imperfectly realistic.

The characters—they were so delightfully vivid. During the course of The Indebted Earl, the reader was quickly pulled into their wake. I loved this often-hilarious setup, as readers are given just enough time to immerse themselves in the world of Sophie and Charles before meeting new people. I’m often suspicious of secondary characters; perhaps it’s the introverted part of me asking, “Why are you here?” when the room (so to speak) is already filled with a few solid leads. Not so with The Indebted Earl. Mamie, Penny, Thea, Betsy, and Mrs. Chapman brightened up my life as they did the lives of Sophie and Charles.

My overall experience with The Indebted Earl was as if I watched the most immersive travelogue; no page was boring, no scenery was dull. I was whisked from the wild garden of Primrose Cottage to the pale-green interior of a stately mansion, then on to Devon’s shores and the salty spray on a ship’s deck. I loved every second of my journey. Through her skillful ability to capture the right words and her painter’s eye for overlooked details, Erica Vetsch has created characters with life and breath, and a world so real and genuine to our own, that its spring rain, crash of waves, and colorful wildflowers feel only a step away. I can’t imagine a better choice to celebrate—and hopefully, symbolize—this spring of 2021.

(4.5 / 5)

When her fiance Rich succumbed to injuries sustained near the end of the war between France and her home country of England, Lady Sophia Haverly did not not expect to ever fall in love and marry someone else. Instead, she would continue to care for her elderly almost-mother-in-law, who developed a strong desire to return to the seaside, where she'd grown up. She finds assistance in this endeavor in the form of Captain Charles Wyvern, close friend of her late fiance, who tells her that Rich died saving his life, leaving him indebted to helping Sophia however he can. The captain, while desperate to head back out to sea, has his own reason for going to the coast--his uncle has just died, and he's inherited the estate and title of earl. When he finds that the estate is in bad shape, not to mention the three young girls he's inherited as wards, he seeks help from the young woman to whom he owes a great debt.

The third book in the series stands as tall as the first three. I loved how the captain was so out of his element on land, while Sophia equally did not take to the sea very well. The three girls, aged between 5 and 16, added a layer of life to the story that all worked together so well. Sophia, not much older than the eldest girl herself, found herself in the role of mothering the kids simply because she fell in love with them so quickly. And her relationship with her late fiance's mother-in-law, Mamie, as well as Mamie's relationship with the three wards, made this book about so much more than the main romance.

In fact, my biggest frustration with the book was the repetitiveness that came with Sophia starting to let herself move on from her loss. She kept sort of chastising herself for holding another man in high esteem and possibly wanting more from that, always ending with a question of whether that was how it should be or not. This may be completely realistic, but the repetition wore on me just a bit. That's pretty much where the half point rating detraction came from. On the other hand, 5-year-old Betsy's attachment to the captain's hat is wonderful!

Here at the end of the series, my favorite character overall has been Marcus Haverly. He also played the most significant role throughout, being the male lead in the 2nd book, while also having decent roles in the first and third. I love that his alter ego gets to play a role in all three books, too, and wish Erica Vetsch would somehow write a little more about him (maybe a short story in which Sophia and Charles learn of his former occupation?).

While I found parts of this story predicable, and one particular part far too convenient, I loved it overall. It's a great ending to a great series, which I highly recommend to fans of Christian romance, historical or otherwise, and fans of Regency romance. And if you do plan to read these books, or already have, make sure you also look into the book Joy to the World, a collection of 3 novella-length Christmas stories. Vetsch's contribution to that book takes place directly after this third book in the series and ties up the story of a character that has been involved in the series.

God, what is it You require? I long for order and clarity, but both elude me. Why won’t You make Your demands plain to me?

War has a strange way of choosing who survives and who does not. Captain Charles Wyvern falls in the first category and his best friend, Major Richardson into the second. Wishing to ease his friend’s suffering, Charles promises to watch over Rich’s fiancée, Lady Sophia Haverly. What follows is a wonderful story that brings three people from totally different walks of life into a very strange world - one that has a navy Captain longing for the sea. Add three more to the mix and you end up with a ‘family’. Throw in some shenanigans in the town and on the coast and you have an adventure full of action, love, loyalty and faith.

I thoroughly enjoyed this Regency novel which certainly can be read without reading the first two books in the Serendipity & Secrets series. However, since I am remiss in not reading the first two narratives before I read this one, I will have to rectify that as soon as possible.

This ARC was received through Kregel Publications and NetGalley. The well deserved 5 star rating, comments and impressions are my own and were in no way solicited.

I have a soft spot for wounded naval officers when I read a Regency book! Charles is the epitome of a British captain, but through humbling experiences and Sophie's influence, he finds himself and his desires for the future shifting away from the sea. The strong emotions of grief were felt, but the author skillfully balanced the sadness with new hope as Sophie moves forward with the help of Charles. Theirs is a gentle and slow romance that blossoms from friendship and a common goal of taking care of those whom they have charge over. I loved the coastal setting as Charles and Sophie make a new life for themselves and it was easy to see how well they matched. Mamie, Sophie's former fiancee's mother, and the three girls that have become Charles' wards are absolutely delightful and brought additional layers of warmth and charm to the story. The increase in pace came at just the right time in the book, with some suspicious villagers and suspenseful action. This was a story that was easy to fall into and stay interested in the lives of the characters. My favorite of the series!

Disclosure statement: A complimentary copy of this book was provided from a tour group, publisher, publicist, or author, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, OR borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR purchased. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are unbiased and my own.

This was one of my favorite historical romance novels I have ever read. I laughed and cried. I really hope there will be another book in this series. I want to know what happens to Sophia and Charles wards and what happens to Cilla. You will want to read the two books that came before this one so you know who all the characters are. I love Charles and Sophia. It was interesting to see how Charles and Sophia fall in love. I received a copy of this book from Read with Audra for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.

Historical regency at its best! Honestly, I loved everything about this story. Sophie’s passionate, loyal heart that brings rays of light to any room. Mamie’s sweet, endearing nature that just makes you want to hug her and never leave her. Charles’s honor and stoicism, that gives way to tenderness and vulnerability. The abandoned girls’ search for security and a forever home help draw out everyone’s finer qualities (not to mention a few laughs). I loved the descriptions of the coast and sea life. A marriage of convenience that will melt any heart as true love is realized and actualized. I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley and all opinions expressed are my own, freely given.

What a beautiful story!

I read book 1 in the series, but not book 2; it didn't affect the understanding of this one.

Charles and Sophie meet under sad circumstances when he goes to pay his condolences following the death of his dear friend, who was Sophie's fiancé.
Charles is a captain for the Royal Navy and he's on leave while recuperating from his injuries. When he meets her, he feels like he knows her because of all the letters she sent to his friend Rich.

After a series of events, Charles finds himself escorting Sophie and Rich's mother to the coast, and while traveling finds out he's now the new Earl of Rothwell. Then when he arrives at the manor, three sisters are dropped there as former wards of the old earl.
In order to deal with the increasing problems, Charles proposes a marriage of convenience to Sophie, and she accepts.

From the beginning, it seems like Sophie and Charles want different things, even when they develop a friendship, and I couldn't wait to see how they were going to align their dreams and goals.

I really liked Lady Richardson and the girls, who are a fun addition to the story.

Certain parts reminded of Poldark, and that was fun too.

I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

I haven't read any Regency for years and had heard a lot about Vetsch's Serendipity & Secrets series so was keen to try the 3rd in the series for myself. And I was pleasantly surprised.

Charles Wyvern is a thirty-something naval Captain who had been at sea since he was twelve. He was excellent at his job but inexperienced at almost everything else including love. Sophie Haverly is a daughter of a duke, engaged to marry Charles' best friend, Rich. Unfortunately, in their final battle, Rich receives critical injuries that he never recoveries from. His last dying wish is for Charles to ensure Sophie is well looked after and taken care of.

Charles is a bit stiff as a character. Vetsch does an excellent job of making him the career-navy man who is frankly a little dull. Sophie, meanwhile, is gregarious, courageous and enchanting. One could not think of a more unlikely couple.

Circumstances throw the two together and soon Charles becomes the Earl of Rothwell due to his estranged uncle's passing. Not only does he come into a fortune, but three gorgeous girls, who his late uncle had acted as guardian for. Penny, Thea and Betsy really steal this story. Each wonderfully crafted by Vetsch, unique in their characteristics and personalities, they bring the best out in both Charles and Sophie.

In this #Metoo world, I cringed at times at the treatment and accepted position of the women in the story but marvelled at Sophie who is a tremendous character, perhaps a little too mature and responsible for a twenty year old but full of personality and spunk. Charles gradually grew on me as the girls in his life helped take him out of his comfort zone and become aware of things in his personality that he wasn't previously.

The story is well paced with sufficient drama to keep the reader riveted to the page.

I received an early ebook copy from Kregel via NetGalley as a result of participating in Audra Jennings PR book tour with no expectation of a favourable review.

Romance, clean, Regency; mild Christian faith elements

Lovely romance with Captain Charles Wyvern and Lady Sophia (Sophie) told so well. While the plot was easy to guess, the specifics with sailing, the naval scenes, the war wounds, the situation with relatives, the wards, and the whole scope of the novel, was just so well put together, I didn't mind the easy guess as to where the plot was heading. Strong depictions of many of the supporting characters, and of the depth of Charles' naval situation, and his love of the sea, make for a stunning, and deeply moving portrait of a naval officer in a transition point of his career. Sophie's situation with her 'mother-in-law', her devotion to her and Rich's memory, reminded me of the story of Ruth from the Bible.

The grieving of many people in the novel for Major Richardson was also so well described and detailed. It was so deeply written in the characters hearts in a believable, and heartfelt manor, an incredible tribute to them, and their devotion to him as well as his character and person.

Charles and Sophie were such wonderful characters, their thoughts, emotions, doubts, and of course, their sweet and lovely feelings for each other that gradually developed and deepened over the course of the novel was a story that lingers and that I know I will re-read. This is my favorite type of novel, deeply human, good, kind, devoted, and human characters with honest hearts that develop that love for each other. E.V. portrayal of these characters is so very well drawn. Bonus that she uses some great period vocabulary, very naturally in the text! She is an author I know I will always enjoy reading, and one that in my busy life, make time to re-read.

Erica Vetsch presents her final inspirational Regency romance in this series, featuring an injured naval officer and a duke’s daughter.

In The Indebted Earl, Captain Charles Wyvern fulfills the dying wish of his fellow naval officer – to convey the news of Major Richardson’s death personally to Lady Sophia Haverly. Then Charles is named the new Earl of Rothwell and inherits the guardianship to three young girls. Charles proposes a marriage of convenience, only to be accused of smuggling soon after. Can they weather these storms? What does the future hold for them?

The theme throughout is God’s sovereignty, and both Charles and Sophia struggle with this concept. Two naval officers are wounded, but only one dies from his injuries. Why? What happens when God’s plans appear to fall apart? Both learn that God’s plans for them do not include debts from the past. Sophia and Charles have a clean relationship, as they learn to trust one another and recognize God’s hand in their marriage.

While this book can be read as a standalone, readers are recommended to read the earlier books from this series (The Lost Lieutenant, and The Gentleman Spy), as some characters from the earlier books also make an appearance. In all three books, there is a sailor or soldier who is noble of character but not of birth. He becomes a nobleman (inherits a title or is bestowed a title), then marries a woman of nobility, usually through a marriage of convenience. While the romance is at the heart of the story, there is also a mystery to solve or obstacle to overcome such as Evan’s partial amnesia, Marcus’ spying activities, and Charles’ smuggling charges. Each relationship is a clean romance with the main characters learning to recognize God’s sovereignty in their lives through various circumstances. All of them are delightful excursions into Regency England.

Recommended for public libraries and high school readers. Fans of Kristi Ann Hunter, Julie Klassen, and Carolyn Miller will enjoy this series.

Disclaimer: Book reviews are my honest opinion of books I either purchased or received free of cost from the publishers, publicists, and/or authors. I am not required to write reviews, nor to even post positive reviews.

4 stars

An interesting read. Charles is recuperating but unfortunately his friend is not. Rick asks him to look after his fiancee Sophie and take his things back to her and his mother Mamie. Charles is keen to return to London and get allocated another ship as he's been a sailor since he was 11 and is now a captain. I was surprised that the author had Charles as originally a powder monkey and then working his way up to captain. Powder monkey's often didn't survive long. There were other anomolies :Would a Duke's daughter hold hands at the dining table when grace was said? Would people talk about God so much in regency times or would their belief be held privately? God turns up about half way through the novel but isn't too intrusive! Not sure modern teenagers would be so keen on Sophie telling Thea that God had made her a girl and knew what he was doing. Sophie prays and waits for a sign that she should declare her feelings to Charles and lucikily God provides quite an overt answer. The mystery over the smuggling was easily solved and the romance and marriage of convenience between Sophie and Charles was a sweet read. It was brave to have Mamie suffering from what sounded like Altherimers. This is the last book in this series and though I haven't read the others it looks like each can be read as a standalone. I do like the Cover. On one level I'm tempted to try the others in the series as the story was good. I don't usually do stories that include religious belief.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I looked forward to Sophie’s story and it exceeded all my expectations in a completely satisfying way. I walked away after finishing the book with a smile on my face.
Sophie’s fiancé Rich is injured at sea saving his captain and friend Charles Wyvern. Through a series of circumstances and a personal debt Sophie and Charles are brought together with Rich’s mother and three orphaned girls.
Though an unlikely group they form a familial bond that isn’t easily broken.
This was a well written book authentically descriptive in its historical accuracy. Erica is a born storyteller.
I loved it.
I was given an ARC courtesy of Kregel Publications through Interviews and Reviews via NetGalley. This is my honest review.

Another lovely Regency from Erica Vetsch! The Indebted Earl is romantic, inspirational, and fulfilling. I love the life Vetsch gives to each of her characters, but it did take me a little while to really appreciate Charles’ character. I also had to realign my way of thinking to become used to the age difference between Charles and Sophie, although I never disliked their love story. Readers will also love seeing past characters return to their pages. Fans of Julie Klassen and Sarah E. Ladd won’t want to miss this conclusion to the Serendipity & Secrets series! 3.5/5 stars

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Erica Vetsch delivers another captivating tale once again in The Indebted Earl. In her Serendipity & Secrets series, the final book wraps up rather nicely but still keeps readers wanting more.

I was delighted to catch up with Marcus and Charlotte from The Gentleman Spy and see Marcus playing a pivotal role in this novel. Of all the characters in this series, he is my favourite. But our latest hero, Captain Charles Wyvern, runs a close second!

I loved this book and how it connects with The Gentleman Spy. Captain Charles Wyvern, now the Earl of Rothwell, finds himself returned from the war with scars and guilt. His mission is to fulfill a debt to the man who saved his life by making sure the man's fiancé, Lady Sophia Haverly (sister of Marcus), is taken care of and by telling her how he died. After that, he will seek a commission in the Royal Navy and be on his way. But life never goes the way we want it to, and this book wouldn't be good and would be very short if that happened.

Fortunately, complications arise in three young orphans, a forceful mother (Sophia's) and an estate that needs care. A marriage of convenience is the best solution for all. If Charles provides for everyone, he can go back to sea knowing his estate and the girls are being looked after by Sophia. And while that would seem the perfect solution, other things are afoot that need investigating and, unfortunately, land Charles in jail. This is one book you will not be able to put down until you finish it! Filled with humour, romance, faith and adventure, you will be captivated from the first page.

While this is a standalone book, you simply must read the other two first. You won't regret it. This is a series I absolutely loved and will read again and again. I am only sorry that it had to end as I dearly want to see what happens with Thea and her sisters.