Yet as the couple follows the clues that seem to connect the Kincaids to the Mastiff, the leader of London’s criminal network, Gemma and Barnabus realize they might make a better match than either of them suspected. Heartbroken, Gemma agrees to help, but she warns Barnabus that she will not stay for long, and once she goes, he’ll never see her again. But unfortunately, he only wants her help to foil the Kincaids, who have been terrorizing the boroughs of London, eager to gain both money and power. When Barnabus sends a letter to Gemma inviting her to return home, she hopes to find a true connection between them. To protect her heart, she left, telling Barnabus to contact her if his feelings for her ever grew beyond a sense of duty. Three years ago, he helped rescue Gemma Kincaid by secretly marrying her to protect her from her family of notorious grave robbers.īut six months after Gemma and Barnabus exchanged vows, she realized her love for her new husband was unrequited. Barnabus Milligan has always felt called to help people, whether that means setting a broken bone or rescuing the impoverished women of London from their desperate lives on the streets as part of his work with the Dread Penny Society. Book four was just as much fun, with the Dread Penny Society’s Doc Milligan (Baz to friends) as the leading man and his surprising wife Gemma. This is the first book in the series I haven’t read as an ARC, but I take that as a good sign because there was so much demand for the ARC (prior reviews for book 1, book 2, and book 3 for your reading pleasure). On to the more important matters, I read Sarah Eden‘s latest Dread Penny Society book, The Bachelor and the Bride, as soon as it came out. However, never not going to do the challenge. On the other hand, it feels stressful and sets arbitrary numbers to an otherwise leisurely hobby. On the one hand, I love challenges, and I have learned over the years to set normal goals. I finished my 2022 reading goal number (60!) as of October, and ever since, reading has been pure gravy. Merriest of holidays to all who celebrated this week, and wishing everyone a healthy, safe, and quiet (at least, that’s what I need!) new year.
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