WIN ME, MY LORD
Historical Romance
AUTHOR:
Sofie Darling
RELEASE DATE:
July 29, 2025
PUBLISHER:
Oliver Heber Books
ISBN/ ASIN NUMBER :
B0DPVKPMGB
RATING:
4.5
AUTHOR LINK:
https://sofiedarling.com/
Lady Artemis Keating is the sister of a duke. After the
death of her beloved horse, she starts an animal rescue and sanctuary Artemis
hears rumors that Branwell, the man who abandoned her ten years ago, is staying
with her neighbor. She becomes involved in a certain racehorse’s training,
which involves being around Bran. Artemis notices he is not the same man she once
remembered or loved. Will Artemis and Bran learn the truth about their past
relationship? Can they forget the past to forge a new relationship?
Lord Branwell “Bran” Mallory is the brother of an
impoverished earl and a war hero. An unfortunate accident has left him scarred mentally
and physically. His godfather entices him with an offer Branwell cannot refuse.
If he can train the nonagenarian’s horse to win a particular derby, Bran can
keep the prize money. However, the training must involve Artemis. Branwell
fears that she sees him as another wounded soul in need of fixing. Will a new
career path open for Bran? And does that future involve Artemis?
Artemis can also be classified as the wounded/tortured
type. Her scars are located within, especially the heart. First, dealing with
her mother’s mental abuse dressed up as parental concern. Then losing her
precious horse in the middle of an important race. I adore how the latter
circumstances prompted her to open an animal sanctuary, no matter what they
were. Artemis did not allow the loss to close her off helping other less
fortunate animals in need.
I am generally blasé when it comes to second-chance romances.
It is my least favorite trope (unfortunately for me, it seems to be a favorite
of most authors). However, when it is coupled with a wounded/tortured hero
type, I do not mind much. And Branwell did not disappoint me! I like how he is
still trying to come to grips with his body’s limitations. Such things are not
easy to accept and move on from, even two years from the fact. And I like how
he openly acknowledges that his inability to ride horses all stems from the
mind.
WIN ME, MY LORD is the fifth book in Sofie Darling’s
historical romance series, ALL’S FAIR IN LOVE AND RACING. I recommend reading
these books in chronological order to better understand the participants and the
preparations leading to the Race of the Century. The entire series revolves
around horse races set in Regency times. I started late (third book) but that
did not hinder my ability to follow the plot’s flow. I still need to read the
second book, THE DUCHESS GAMBLE.
I wonder if the author plans to write a sixth book. Yeah,
I know the great race is done and the winner announced, but I really want Blaze
Jagger to get his happily-ever-after. It would be interesting to see him paired
up with either Saskia or Viveca, Gabriel and Tessa Siren’s sisters (hero from
THE DUCHESS GAMBLE and the heroine from WAGER WITH A SIREN). I shall be keeping
my fingers crossed…
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