Francesca is attracted to Adam upon his return following the war. He just wants to be left alone but she just won't let him. She insists on bringing him back to life. Although I enjoyed the previous books in the series, I just could not get into this one. The story was a bit slow and hard to finish.
Thank you Nadine Millard, Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley for allowing me an advance copy for my honest feedback.

I just wasn’t into this book. I wasn’t a fan of the writing and I found the story not for me.

I can’t recommend this book .

Initially the description of The Forgotten Fall sounded interesting. I didn't get very far before I felt torn over the writing. On the one hand, I was curious about the family that can't seem to abide by society's rules. Yet it became clear that Cheska's inability to follow the rules of polite society would likely land her in a sexual situation. Her disdain for any kind of rule is only a recipe for her to break the ones that are convenient at the time.

Obviously Adam has been through trauma considering he went to war, was injured, and lost his brother and father before he made it home. And then he only sought to drown his sorrows in alcohol. Magically, one interaction with Francesca is enough to make him want to turn things around and start living. One addiction to another essentially.

I can't discount Adam's trauma. And I've never been one to be opposed to love helping someone through a difficult time or changing their opinions of their struggles. But I also believe that we can't live our lives completely for others and sometimes the work we have to do on ourselves is outside of others. I'm not describing this very well.

Basically, my struggle with the writing is that the characters felt like victims of their own lives and emotions. As if they had no control over anything that happened to them, any choices were made by default based upon their emotions. Perhaps the last 40% would have changed pace and the characters would have said "no" to their emotions and used their "thinking brain" (aka their frontal lobe) to make decisions. Writing from an emotional standpoint can easily suck readers into the characters, but the characters need to have a spine. They need to do more than feel.

Unfortunately, I decided to DNF The Forgotten Fall at 60%. I always wonder if the remainder of the book would have redeemed it for me, but I just do not have extra time to read something I'm not enjoying. I found myself sighing and holding my breath not because I was anxious to keep reading and find out what was going to happen next, but because I truly wanted to be doing anything other than reading this book. I know that sounds harsh. I'm sure there are readers out there that would love this book, but the characters were too much of victims for me--when they had a right to be and even when they didn't. Have you read The Forgotten Fall? What did you think? Let me know!

This is book 3 of the series, A Lord for all Seasons. It has been a captivating series so far and this latest addition also did not disappoint. You can probably read this as a standalone, but in my opinion the books are best read and enjoyed in order. Francesca Templeton is a sharp-witted and strong-willed girl and has no intention of marrying. No man seems to interest her enough to even consider it. No man except for Adam Fairchild. She has had a secret crush on him since she was a young girl. He was her neighbor who had gone off to war and hadn't been heard or seen from since. Now the Marquess, Adam arrives home, not having any memory of his past life, but Francesca's light inevitably shines through to him. As a result of an accident, Francesca must stay in Adam's home, and as they spend more time together, the feelings of attraction grow stronger for both. But Adam is too scarred from what he has gone through and doesn't believe he is good enough for her and that she deserves someone better. To Francesca, there is no one better than Adam and she won't stop fighting for him until he sees that for himself.
I was pulled in to the story from the start and hooked till the end. A lovely addition to the series!
I received a complimentary copy from Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving my review.

I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher, via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.

Everyone who knows Francesca Templeton knows that she is adamant she won't marry. But, she's keeping a secret. Since she was young, she's harboured a crush on Adam Fairchild, the son of a neighbouring nobleman, who heads off to war and hasn't been seen from since. Presumed dead, when Adam arrives home, now the Marquess, he's forgotten just about everyone, but he remembers his 'Sunshine', particularly when Cheska refuses to let him wallow in this suffering. After an accident means that Cheska has to stay at his estate for a few weeks, both allow they high walls to crumble, and soon the attraction is too much to fight. But Adam is scarred by his past, and he feels that Francesca deserves someone less broken, less problematic as he. However, Cheska has other ideas, and Adam needs to realise that when she puts her mind to something, she's bound to succeed.

Again, every book in the series is better than the last. Cheska's story was one I was really looking forward to, and the fact that her romance was with someone from her past, was perfect for the Cheska we knew. She was headstrong, intelligent, and driven, but she hid her tendre for Adam from her nearest and dearest, but the Templeton sisters are nothing if not nosy, and they can see clearly what Adam and Cheska try to hide. Now that Gideon and Christian are fully fledged members of the family, they see themselves as brothers to Cheska, and what to protect her, but she knows best, and she won't let anyone, not least Adam, keep them apart. Adam was someone I really felt for. What he witnessed and experienced at war had changed him, and his trauma was something he couldn't see himself overcoming. When he hurts Cheska during a PTSD episode, he couldn't forgive himself, but Cheska prevailed, and slowly, Adam's demons were released, and he could see a way forward for the first time since he woke up from his injuries. Now, I just can't wait for Sophia's story, and I think that the friend Adam mentioned as also being horse mad may be her future husband!

Adam Fairchild. Had amnesia after his time at war. But he never forgot sunshine. Francesca Templeworth never forgot Adam but can't come to grips with the new him.
I really enjoyed seeing these two spar at each other. And the ending was well worth the time. Wonderful read.
I recieved a free copy so that I might tell you what I honestly think. Hope you enjoyed my review. Now go enjoy the book

A Lovely Regency Romance about a Wounded Hero and a Feisty Heroine

Adam is a wounded hero who’s forgotten what it was to be happy. Could Francesca help him find himself again? He was plagued by nightmares, and he could never unsee what he saw during the war, but could love help him find healing and pleasure again? Francesca was a feisty woman in love, and she was determined to help him find the joy he lost; however, Adam was quite stubborn. He wanted to be left alone in misery, but Francesca set his plans awry. If you have met the Templeworth girls before now, you know that they are a force to be reckoned with. If you are caught in their plans, you might as well sit and enjoy the ride. I enjoyed reading this story and would recommend it to those who like Regency romance with a wounded hero and a feisty heroine. This story was a delight. It is the third book in this series, but you can read it as a standalone story; however, all the books in this series are quite charming. The Templeworth girls are a joy.

Got an Arc of A Forgotten Fall from Netgalley . I must confess I almost request this one since l didn't care for the cover, but after reading the summary l decided to give it a chance. I'm so glad I did! I really enjoyed it, and it might turn out as my favourite read this month.
Since I hadn't read any of the previous ones I felt a bit lost in the first chapter, but quickly sorted things out after that.
I liked how the relationship between Francesca and Adam developed, if anything I wouldn't have minded a bit more of a slow burn, mainly so the book could be a little longer. I've read quite a few books in this genre recently where I feel like things went too quickly, but was grateful to see at least a few time jumps in this one.
As always I a sucker for banter and strong willed heroines, and Francesca is definitely that. Adam's emotional baggage after the war added layers to his story that I appreciated. He wasn't presented as grumpy just for the sake of it.
While I doubt this story can be considered historically accurate I actually think my main gripe with this books was that I didn't care for Francesca's name being shortened to Cheska. I don't know why, maybe because it kind of sounds like biscuit in my language.

All in all I really enjoyed this book, and will see if I can find the other books in the series as well.

*I received a free ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review*

This is only the second book in the series that I have read, but I am completely in love with these sisters already! Francesca's hot temper was a little too much at times, but I forgive her for that because it was so refreshing to see a woman be allowed to get angry (and it showed that she was no pushover). I think she pushed Adam just enough to get him out of his shell and to embrace living again. And he was definitely worth the effort. I loved these two characters together. The interactions between the sisters are so funny at times I found myself laughing out loud (especially Sophia's obsession with Adam's horse - sidenote, I am really looking forward to Sophia's story). I also really liked that Francesca's brothers-in-law were watching out for her and showed her that even though her parents may not be the best that she does have people who love her have her back. If you love a bit of squabbling sisters mixed in with your romance you will love these books!

Francesca Templeworth is a young woman who knows she is just as intelligent and capable as any man. She longs for adventure and to do something more meaningful with her life than just marry and have children. With the assistance of her sisters there is plenty of opportunity to hide those adventures from family who don't understand.

Adam Fairchild suffered greatly through the war and continues to suffer with the after effects. The title he never expected to inherit holds nothing but duty for him.

This historical romance is very emotional but also amusing. The sisters that this series highlights are all very different personalities. This heroine is my favourite so far. Our tortured hero needs a no nonsense heroine more than the false pity that society try to foist on him.

You don't need to have read the other books in the series to enjoy this one but it is easier to understand the various personalities if you have.

A very enjoyable read.

Francesca Templeworth has never met a man that didn’t somehow disappoint her. No man has ever held her interest. No man but Adam Fairchild, who’d gone off to war and had never come back. Adam Fairchild has spent years running from the demons he encountered on the battlefield of war, from a past that he no longer remembers, and a present reality that feels too heavy a burden to carry. Returning to Halton he hopes to find a safe haven. What he finds instead is Francesca Templeworth, a pretty girl with a sharp wit who’s turned into a beautiful woman with a smart mouth. All Adam wants is to hide himself away, miserable in the darkness. But he didn’t count on the most stubborn woman in all of Christendom insisting on dragging him back into the light.
Cheska is the third Templeworth sister to find love & it was an absolute delight. Adam & Cheska had been friends before he went to the Napoleonic wars, he’s the second son of a marquis but after the deaths of his older brother & father he now holds the title. I loved how his Sunshine brought him out of the darkness & gave him joy in his life. A well written book with strong characters & a lovely mix of joy, sorrow, light & darkness. I loved how the author mixed tragedy & humour, which made for an engrossing read
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

A lovely story of an ex soldier suffering from his experiences in the war and the loss of friends and comrades now known as PTSD. The love of a good woman turns out to be all he needs to help him begin to heal. I can't wait for Sophie's story next. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Missing presumed dead. It has taken years for Adam Fairchild, Lord Heywood to return to Halton; PTSD and guilt over the deaths of his older brother, father and the men he was responsible for, have kept him far away from England. When he eventually returns to London, a need to get away from people and constant invitations he has no intention of accepting, sends him to his property at Halton. Here people will leave him alone, won’t they? He doesn’t however reckon on the stubbornness and persistence of Francesca Templeworth and her crazy family!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Francesca Templeworth is not to be outdone by her sisters. Francesca is striving to have her own adventure in A Forgotten Fall. She has known and loved Adam for some time. And, she was his Sunshine. He remembers her and how full of life she was before he left for war. And, Francesca is not going to let a little thing like his ‘war demons’ come between them. Adam definitely suffers survivor’s guilt as well as PTSD.

Adam goes from not wanting to see anyone to welcoming Francesca, her sisters, their husbands, and eventually, the whole town to his home. Theirs is a rocky road to their HEA, yet it is quite an entertaining journey as she encourages him to face his demons.

Sunshine and darkness, sorrow and joy, and tragedy and comedy make up this entertaining and enjoyable romance. Adam Fairchild is battling on two fronts, the one being his head injury and loss of memory and the other nightmares of the devastation of war. Francesca has been in love with Adam since she was a young girl, but with stiff competition from her siblings she has a hard time being noticed. However, with the absurd and sometimes out of control behaviour of the Templeworth girls and their ambitious mother, one cannot help but laugh. Certainly, whenever Adam's demons come to haunt, stories of the sisters' past escapades become a distraction from the noise of battle and smell of death. Fearful of letting Francesca into his life, Adam tries to keep his distance, but the Templeworths are a force to be reckoned with and leave him no place to hide and wallow in his sorrow. When he needs her most, Francesca braves everything to be at his side, proving that she is more than a match for him. Although this well-written novel is part of a series, it is a standalone and comes to a delightful and humorous conclusion. I received a copy of this book as a gift through Dragonblade Publishing and NetGalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.

War, PTSD and Romance bring this beautiful book together. I enjoyed getting to know Adam and Cheska and seeing them fall in love. I adore the fact that Cheska is the healing balm that Adam needs to live again. PTSD is definitely not fun and at times, like with Adam, it can be a paralysing fear that requires you to stay in bed. I love that Cheska's gentle loving and care, her lack of fear, allows her to help Adam heal. When he visits Young soldier Davy's family with Cheska at his side I felt my heart strings tug. This was a beautiful book and now to back track for Elodie and Christian as well as Gideon and Hopes stories. Dare I hope Nadine has a secret book four in store, perhaps a Duke and Sophia?

Great characters. Great story. I am enjoying the series. I like how the author portrays the protagonist, they seem very real and I can relate to them. Looking forward to the next book.