Things are not always what they seem. Rebecca learns this as she seeks answers to her brother's murder and proof of the man she thought responsible. I liked her from the very beginning even though I didn't care for some of the foolish decisions she made without fully considering the big picture. Lewis Browning is aloof, mysterious and maddening. I can see why sparks fly between these two! This book was filled with all the things one expects in a Gothic Regency romance/suspense and I was quite pleased with how the author pulled us along on one discovery after another until the end when all is revealed and resolved.

A great story but like her first book, if it wasn't labeled as Christian or romance I never would have guessed. While there seemed to be a few instances where romance could have happened I wish there was more.

Also like this author's first book I wish it was in third person. There were a lot of places where I wanted Lewis' point of view.

Chill Regency historical romance.

I have been waiting months to read this! Ever since reading and loving Abigail's debut novel in January, I knew I HAD to read this one. I am happy to say it did not disappoint! It was a bit of a slower start for me and it took a bit for me to really connect to the characters, but once I did I was hooked. The mystery was great and had a couple twists I did not see coming which I really liked about the book. It connects to her first book(which I HIGHLY recommend) and also to her upcoming book that releases in the Spring of 2020. Make sure you check out Abigail's books soon!

I received this book from the publisher and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.

The second book from this author. Again, I very much enjoyed it.

Loved this gothic historical romance by Abigail Wilson! This story is a classic gothic set in an old mansion on the coast of England where smuggling and all sorts of nefarious things took place in the early 1800's. Rebecca is forced to go live with a mysterious distant relative after her mother succumbs to death and madness and her brother is killed. Rebecca suspects her new guardian is behind her brother's death since he admittedly was there when her brother died. She is determined to find out the truth but is also drawn to the mysterious man nicknamed the Midnight Devil. Full of mystery, twists and turns, and plenty of suspects, this story was difficult to put down. I listened to the audiobook version and loved the narrator. Can't wait to read the next book in the series!

I received an Advanced Reader Copy of Midnight on the River Grey. I didn't read it immediately because I wanted to savor its presence before getting lost in the mystery created by Abigail Wilson.

Rebecca Hunter has arrived at the mysterious Greybourne Hall, newly dependent on its owner Lewis Browning after her brother Jacob's death. Since Mr. Browning may have had something to do with what happened to Jacob, Rebecca is reluctant to stay but decides to take the opportunity to look for answers. As she does so, she is faced with more questions regarding her past, her future, and the people around her.

A suspenseful mix of historical romance and mystery with a gothic touch, Midnight on the River Grey captured me with the first word and only released me after I had devoured the last.

England, 1813. The only reason Rebecca agrees to move to her guardian’s secluded estate is to uncover the mystery behind her brother Jacob’s death. Believing her guardian Lewis Browning to be responsible, Rebecca quickly starts searching for clues. However, Rebecca is guarding a secret of her own, one that haunts her at night. When Lewis’s solicitor is found dead near the bridge that claimed Jacob’s life, Rebecca and Lewis wind up as unlikely allies in their hunt for a culprit who seems comfortable in the shadows of Mr. Browning’s gothic country estate.

Utilizing a vividly-painted pastoral landscape as the stage for her murder mystery, the author’s love for the time period shines in the atmospheric details. Wilson does a commendable job exploring her main character’s inner turmoil. Character dialogue is spirited while keeping a strong sense of period panache. Plot-wise, during the book’s first half, Rebecca keeps getting scared by someone speaking or approaching from behind (Mr. Browning being a frequent repeat offender). This makes plot movement feel unnatural during the book’s early section. However, the second half provides good character development alongside the unraveling mystery. With a wonderfully suspicious cast of characters, intriguing clues, and lush backdrop that readers can easily get lost in, Midnight on the River Grey is a captivating novel.

Review originally posted via the Historical Novel Society at: www.historicalnovelsociety.org.