No Stone Unturned by Jenelle Hovde

In No Stone Unturned, antiquities are discovered, drama and suspense ensue, and a slow-burn romance brews.

Genre/Categories/Setting: Historical Fiction, Mystery/Suspense, Inspirational Fiction, Regency Romance, England.

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My Summary:

Thanks #NetGalley @TyndaleHouse @AustenProse for a complimentary eARC of #NoStoneUnturned upon my request. All opinions are my own.

Bridget has a passion for history and antiquities. When a mosaic is discovered buried in a field, Bridget suspects that Roman ruins have been discovered and dreams of cataloging the artifacts and restoring the ruins. Her neighbor, Captain Hawthorn, has recently inherited Hawthorn Abbey and dreams of restoring it, which requires building a road through the field, destroying the artifacts and her aspirations. Can they work together to save the antiquities and do what’s best for his project and for the community?

My Thoughts:

Unique Premise

The discovery of antiquities is a unique and interesting premise. Wouldn’t you love to walk through a field and discover Roman ruins?!

Feisty Meets Brooding

Rafe is building for the future, and Bridget is uncovering the past. A brooding, handsome ex-soldier who is overcoming injuries and a feisty, determined, driven, and hopelessly enthusiastic archeologist experience a dramatic meet-cute, and sparks fly.

Mashup of Genres

A mashup of genres often leads to a page-turning reading experience. No Stone Unturned is a mashup of history, mystery, intrigue, family drama, inspiration, and (slow-burn) romance with an enemies-to-lovers trope. The romance is refreshing because instead of relying on miscommunication for the tension, the main characters are each fighting for something they believe in, and eventually join forces to face an outside threat. The conflict is layered, and the situation is complicated. Even though we have a meet-cute and a HEA, the author treats us to a refreshingly unique and well-earned romance.

Recommending No Stone Unturned:

Fans of inspirational and page-turning historical fiction and strong character development will appreciate No Stone Unturned. This is the first book I’ve read by this author, and I’m eager to read more.

My Rating: 4.5 Stars

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Meet the Author of No Stone Unturned, Jenelle Hovde

Jenelle Hovde adores faith-inspired stories and Regency romances that make readers swoon. A finalist in the 2023 published author Cascade Oregon Writers contest and a 2019 Genesis semifinalist, she currently pens romantic tales while at the beach.

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Do you enjoy reading about antiquities?

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