Too Scot to Handle (Windham Brides Book 2)

Anwyl cares more for her home for urchins than for finding a husband, but love sneaks up on her. The best part of the book is the urchins, though — rather than just being plot devices, they have definite opinions and agency in the story, and help bring things together.

I have read many of Grace Burrowes' historical romances, and love her writing. Her books are historically accurate, and contain fascinating, likable characters. This one is no exception, and I like that she is revisiting the Windham family, as I absolutely love them.The H/h in this book are both wonderful, likable characters, and I wanted them to find their HEA. I loved how the Windham family once again came together to "help" their romance, and help Anwen and Colin deal with the bad guys. I really loved how Colin was willing to do anything for Anwen, even up to risking his life and freedom -- he was an absolute sweetheart, and I adored him. I also liked how Anwen fought for herself and Colin, though I won't give spoilers.+This is not an issue with this book, as it is historically accurate, but it does bother me that the bad people got away with very little punishment. I did read up on it a bit, and their punishment was typical of the time. Members of the nobility were often not punished for crimes at all -- and if they were, their punishment was usually much less than they probably deserved.I'm looking forward to reading the next book in this series -- I don't think I'll ever get enough of the Windham family, so I hope their stories continue.My rating system is below.1 star -- Hated it, or did not finish. I usually only give this rating if some of the content is truly objectionable to me, like if one of the main characters does something really awful, and gets away with it.2 stars -- Didn't like it. This rating usually means that I thought the writing wasn't very good, the editing was terrible, I didn't like the characters, or it had other major flaws.3 stars -- I liked it, but had some minor issues with it. This rating means that there were minor editing issues, the story needed more character development, it was just too unrealistic, or had some other fairly minor issue. The majority of books I read get this rating – I do not consider it a bad rating.4 stars -- I liked it a lot. This is a high rating for me, and I rarely give a higher one.5 stars -- I loved it, and will probably read it again. Very few books are good enough to get this rating from me. The ones that do are usually classics.

I loved Colin and Anwen was nothing to turn one's nose up at either. One thing I have to give credit to Burrowes for - she knows how to create heroes who are sensitive, caring men. Mostly, I am intrigued by them and often wish I had one myself - but then I remember I do have one but time and "stuff" often causes one to dis-remember... Ah well, I must move on.Anwen is, of course, yet another one of Tony's girls. You remember Tony, don't you? He's the faithful side-kick brother to Percival Windham, the almighty Duke of Moreland. These days Tony and his wife are rusticating in Wales? I think. Anyhoo, Tony's daughters are residing with the Duchess and Duke, so presumably, it's their job to get the girls fired off so to speak. Actually, a very nice ploy to keep two of our favorite characters before our eyes.In the first book of the series,  The Trouble with Dukes (Windham Brides) , Megan and Hamish came together and once married, removed themselves to Scotland leaving behind brother Colin to finish the job of seeing his sisters through their season. However, into Colin's bachelorhood world enters Anwen and her orphanage home predicament. Since Colin's good with business matters, he finds himself advising Anwen on how to help the orphanage raise funds necessary to keep the home going.Along the way, we have some dastardly young guns with whom Colin has entangled himself. Hmm... thought he would have been too sharp to have been set up by such dullards. After all, he had served very honorably in the military and seemed to know a thing or two. In fact, this entanglement and other situations Colin finds himself in toward the end of the book are the primary reasons I find it difficult to give this book more than 4 stars.I simply found it difficult to fathom, that with Colin's and Anwen's connections, more robust aid was not provided when Colin finds himself accused of thievery. In fact, he had to count on the street smart boys in the orphanage to come to his assistance. Yes, yes, I know Rosecroft gave advice and so on and so forth, but where in the hay were the big guns when he needed them?Still, a very sweet story and some enjoyable hours to while away in my comfy Lazy Boy!

Absolutely loved this. Burrowes at her best. A real “feel good “ gem of a book

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All of Grace Burrowes' 'Windham' tales are simply wonderful and Anwen and Colin's story is no exception.Beautifully drawn characters, the return, with purpose, of an old favourite or two and excellent well crafted story lines.A handsome Scot, a fiery heroine, a sly plot and a few cunning young orphans in need of keeping safe...what more could you want? ...no spoilers here..lol. Read it, it's great.