The Heart of a Storme: The Storme Brothers, Book 2

What a lovely book. In some places it was hard to read. I felt for Finn when I first met him at a party. Where Jane started to speak with him. He was so broken hearted that his life had changed so much due to his tragic wounding . He was now in a bath chair and could not walk, had no feeling from his waist down.Certainly had no confidence in ever making love to a woman. But Jane got stuck in, and was like a breath of fresh air to him. She was a very beautiful girl with long red hair, whose brother was a Doctor And the other one who had also been injured in the war and lost an arm. Who also worked in his brothers clinic and gave help to the injured exsoldiers who attended the clinic. Fin was in such desperate circumstances and so mentally low that on two occasions had tried to commit suicide. Jane loved him so much she asked her brothers for advice on h to make love. They gave her two appliances and they tried these and it appearedTo work. The story was heartfelt and he was terrified to commit to her. Mrs Sookoo you really excelled your self with this story . It made me smile and made me weep. Well done.

This wonderfully crafted story is a great continuation of this brilliant series. This steamy plot is very emotional and has the two main characters having quite a unique set of challenges to overcome before achieving their dreams.

4.25 StarsMajor Phineas Allan Storme is struggling with his new life. After being paralyzed from injuries received during Waterloo, he’s confined to a Bath chair. Depression bedevils him, making him feel useless and helpless. With his older brother Andrew sulking in the country and his younger brother no doubt causing scandal elsewhere, he’s keeping his mother company. Lady Jane Marsden, daughter of the Earl of Worchester is popular within the ton. Though she enjoys society life immensely, it doesn’t fill the emptiness in her soul. After having been engaged twice & her heart broken twice when both fiancés died, she never lets males close, but when she meets a dark-haired man at a late summer rout, her thinking changes. As Finn and Jane strike up a friendship that blooms into something more, responsibility and duty constantly intrude, but each is determined to conquer the obstacles set before them. When an emotional misunderstanding threatens their romance, his depression convinces him he’s a millstone about the necks of those he cares for, and he’s determined to remove himself from life.A very emotional read which is heart wrenching as it deals with a wounded soldier but doesn’t romanticise his injuries & pulls no punches with how Finn is coping both physically & mentally. I loved Finn whose confidence & self esteem was at rock bottom. I also loved Jane who was a breath of fresh air & who fell for Finn but was conflicted over doing her duty to her family or following her heart. A totally fascinating read, which I couldn’t put down & read well into the night to finish. Hard hitting & an eye opener. I would have loved an epilogue as I was invested in learning how Finn was coping maybe five / ten years later.My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

Major Phineas Storme is struggling to come to terms with his life.  He is confined to a bath chair due to injuries from the war.  Depression is a terrible demon to face. Lady Jane Marsden has faced many losses in her life,  but still manages to keep a sunny disposition. Her work with her brother at his clinic is to lift moral. Her parents have their idea of the future she needs,  but she disagrees. This is a very emotional, historical romance with exceptional characters.  Our heroine will not be deterred from what she wants.  Our hero battles a vicious demon with help from a stubborn woman and an affectionate cat. I loved it.