The accidents are not a matter of chance. They are deliberate. As English gentleman William Kensley becomes aware of the danger at Rosenleigh Manor, he pleads for the truth of his past from the only man he can trust—until that man is murdered.
As the secrets unfold into scandal, William’s world is tipped into destitution, leaving him penniless and alone. His only comfort is in the constant friendship and love of Isabella Gresham. If he does not have their nonsense at the seashore, their laughter, their reckless adventures, has he anything at all?
He should have known that would be ripped from him too. When a hidden foe arises from their acquaintances and imperils Isabella’s life, William may be the only one willing to risk his life to rescue her. But even if he frees Isabella from her captors, will he still have to forsake her heart?
Some sacrifice everything for love. Others sacrifice love for everything else. In this haunting tale of rigid social prejudices and heart-aching regrets, the greatest decision of their life will be determined in the garden of the midnights.
My Review:
published in 2023
An epic Gothic Regency Romance that delivers all the chills and thrills along with bucketloads of angst!
Linder has a rich storytelling style that begs to be savoured even as you feel the pressure to barrel through and get to the happily ever after before your heart is splintered into a thousand pieces! (Yes, I might sound a bit dramatic but…this story…these characters…their struggles!!!!)
Love the way the author builds up the mystery elements, starting with the intriguing first chapter. She often left me with more questions than answers about both William and Isabella. Every chapter hinted and teased as truths are ever so slowly revealed bit by tiny bit.
William has just as many questions as I had and finding answers is literally a matter of life and death! Isabella might be part of the secrets he’s trying to expose which complicates their relationship no end. Loved the way their friendship developed, bringing warmth and hope to their story despite the shadow of so many secrets.
Trust for this author and her talent for weaving a gentle thread of forgiveness, restoration and hope through all that trauma, kept me turning pages…even at the angstiest! An excruciatingly delightful read!
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
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If you would like a chance to win a copy of Garden of the Midnights, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday February 28 2026
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Love the cover, which would automatically have me picking this book up for further inspection. Your review still has me aching to read this book on my TBR list. Can’t wait to devour William and Isabella’s story – slowly, page by page.
While we put books we would love to read, why does it seem to take forever to get to some of them? Guess it’s the immense size of our TBR list. 🙂
Thank you so much for the fabulous chance to win a copy of GARDEN OF THE MIDNIGHTS!
2clowns at arkansas dot net
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That cover is so romantical! 🙂 The only problem a reader should ever have is an all caught up TBR! May that never happen to either of us! Good luck, Kay!
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Ooh, sounds good!
manderley23 at gmail dot com
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It’s fantabulous! Good luck, Kimmy!
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Hannah Linder always has such pretty book covers! The story inside sounds intriguing, too 🙂
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The complete package! Good luck, Bridget!
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I have all her books and they never disappoint. She is a WV author and lives a couple of hours from me. Maybe someday I’ll meet her. 😂 Let’s ballroom dance my book twin.
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Oooohhh, that’s so exciting that she’s a local author for you! And you’re so right – she never disappoints – I have two more books to read before I’ll be all caught up. And I like that she writes standalones so I can mood pick which one to read. I think it will be The Red Cottage. 🙂 Now, let’s take a turn around the room, shall we ? 🙂
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I don’t know why I haven’t read a Hannah Linder book yet! It’s on my TBR list for sure. Thanks for the review on books that sometimes get away.
Sandyavery at comcast dot net
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So hard to keep up with all the books that catch our attention! Good luck, Sandy!
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Kav, if you think it’s an excruciatingly delightful read, I’m in! 🙂
ckbarker at gmail dot com
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🙂 Good luck, Cheryl!
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I love how you write in your review “Every chapter hinted and teased as truths are ever so slowly revealed bit by tiny bit.” Don’t you just love it when authors draw you in bit by bit. Ahhhh… I can’t wait to read this one now.
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And that technique keeps me hooked! I just have to read one more chapter…until the book is done! Good luck, Becky!
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Somehow I’ve only read one of Hannah Linder books. This one has definitely been on my TBR list though!
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Good luck, Sabrina!
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