From Rags to Kisses by Shana Galen

 

From Rags to Kisses by Shana Galen.

Released: September 14, 2021

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Blurb:

She’s poor as a church mouse.

When young Jenny Tate stumbles over the beaten body of a boy in the streets of the London slums, her only intention is to rifle through his pockets. But the bruised lad charms her into helping him, and the next thing she knows, Aidan Sterling and she are fast friends, navigating life on the streets with all its dangers together. Jenny has learned never to trust or love anyone, but as the two grow up, they learn to rely on other. And then Aidan betrays her in the worst way possible.

He’s rich as a king.

Aidan Sterling is one of the richest men in England. He has everything he wants and no one to share it with. After risking his life in the army, he returned to England and made a fortune. Now he keeps his loneliness at bay by focusing on what he’s good at—making money. And then Jenny Tate steps unexpectedly back into his life. He’s never forgotten her and never stopped loving her. Jenny hasn’t forgotten him either, and she hasn’t forgiven him. She’s betrothed to a viscount and has a new life and wants nothing to do with Aidan. But the discovery of an ancient trunk, a hunt for a street urchin, and the interference of homing pigeons might just be enough to bring these two back together.

My rating: 5 out of 5 stars

My review:

From Rags to Kisses is the eleventh book in The Survivors Series.  The series is based on a group of soldiers during the Napoleonic war called the Survivors.  They were a team of soldiers that Lieutenant Colonel Benedict Daven (from the fifth book in the series) was ordered to put together that took on suicidal missions.  There were thirty men in the group but only twelve made it back to England alive.  The book can be read as a standalone but it’s an amazing series, so I recommend reading them all.  It was beautifully written, fast-paced, and I loved seeing all the characters reunite after all those years. 

Jenny Tate saved Aidan Sterling’s life when he was beaten and left lying in the slums of London’s streets.  Together they survived until Aidan had a chance to leave and enter the army.  After the war was over, Aidan returned to London but never found her.  Jenny never forgot or forgave Aidan for breaking his promise and leaving her.  Now she is betrothed to a gentleman but still feels the connection with Aidan.  Can they find their way back to each other?  I really enjoyed reading this book and highly recommend it.

I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.