My Thoughts on The Warmth of Snow by Heidi Eljarbo

 

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There must be a way to thaw a heart long frozen. Can she help him, or does he have other plans?

Sweden 1810.

August Brandell, the count of Linborg, has returned home after four years of war against the French Empire under the direction of Napoléon Bonaparte. Wounded and downtrodden, he is a meager shadow of the man he used to be.

One day, a lovely young woman comes calling. She’s strong and bright and, unlike the rest, seems unaffected by his wealth and unfortunate disability. He soon discovers he wants more than a sweet friendship, but a life of caring for him would not be fair to such a beautiful soul. Oh, how dearly, deeply he loves her and secretly wants her to stay, but he cannot and will not ask such a sacrifice from her…especially not when it’s out of pity for him.

Erica Gustava Ebbesdotter has primarily been left to herself since she was orphaned at an early age. Although grateful to her aunt and uncle for taking her in, they pay her no attention and even keep her in the dark about her parents.

Hearing about Count Brandell’s unfortunate fate on the battlefield, she knocks on the door at Castle Linborg to leave him a card of encouragement.

Meeting Count Brandell changes Erica’s entire world. Falling for him is utterly unexpected. Soon, he fills her heart, but he is far above her station. How can a man like him see beyond her less refined clothes and past? Worst of all, he is already betrothed.

This is a sweet and wholesome historical romance—a hauntingly beautiful tale of two hearts meant to be together.

Perfect for fans of Regency romances from Julianne Donaldson, Sarah M. Eden, Jennie Goutet, Laura Beers, and Sally Britton.

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Release Date: October 24, 2023

Genre: Clean Historical Romance, Sweet Historical Christmas Romance

My Thoughts:

This story reminded me a little bit of the fairy tale Cinderella. We have a young woman whose parents died when she was young, and she was taken in by her aunt and uncle. Though neither they nor her cousins treated her well at the manor, for one thing she was banished to the attic room. She was belittled and never looked upon kindly or really even loved by them. There is some mystery about her birth and who her parents really were and indeed, who she really is.

The count is not a mean or too grumpy of a man. He has seen the horrors of war and has lost the use of his legs due to a war wound. He is not sure how to deal with his nightmares and he wonders if he really ever will be whole again.

I liked the setting of this story. It takes place in Sweden in 1810 and touches on the history of the Napoleonic wars and how it affected Sweden. I have not read a lot of stories in this setting so this one was refreshing. I also liked the title as it gives the whole story a regal, holiday, and mysterious vibe.

I was provided a copy of this novel from the author. I was not required to post a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.