The Montesoro Legacy

Brandon Brothers, Book 3

A dangerous stepbrother...a letter from a Venice...a secret key...and London’s most fashionable portraitist. Dark doings and deceptions surround an unexpected legacy...and an equally unexpected love story.

Upon learning that his stepsister, Mariella Talbot, is the beneficiary of a surprise inheritance, Sir Jerome Farrell decides to seize it for himself. Already struggling to thwart her stepbrother’s other wicked intentions, Mariella realizes two things: To claim the Montesoro legacy, Jerome must make a lengthy journey...but without a certain item in her possession, he will return empty-handed.

Successful, sought-after, and contemplating marriage to a lovely young widow, Leo Brandon’s commission to paint Charlotte Farrell takes him to Surrey for three days. Had he known in advance how those days would rearrange his life, he might have made the catastrophic mistake of staying in London.

Meanwhile, the agents of M Section are interested in Sir Jerome for reasons of their own...and, unlike Mariella, are less than delighted when he leaves the country.

©2022 Stella Riley (P)2022 Stella Riley

Entertaining as always

Stella Riley creates people I'd love to know and villains we love to dislike and weaves a wonderful story around them all

Great story!

An unusual story that kept my attention throughout. The only thing that would have made it better is a female narrator for the women. I’ve read all three books in the series, and none of the women grabbed my attention or made me feel anything. The main reason for this was because the narrator, although excellent with the men’s voices, had a very plain almost flat voice for the females.

I love these Brandon Brothers!

Stella Riley’s novels have a dreamlike and enchantingly romantic feel to them, that I can’t help but return to them time and again for comfort and escape. Leo and Mariella’s love story is no exception. Hoping to temper the effects of malicious gossip, Leo Brandon and Mariella Montesoro Talbot enter a fake betrothal, only for it to foster into real love.

Leo and Mariella are such a lovely couple. I adored their sweet romance. While romance is central to the story, there is also humor, mystery, and danger. I am really enjoying the M Section escapades. Of course, that means more Adam and Camilla, which I heartily approve! Max and Frances, too, are here. Gosh! I love Max and his customary wit and humor. Moreover, Mariella’s younger brother, Donato, pulled at my heart strings. I appreciate Stella Riley for depicting his character in such a sensitive and realistic manner.

The world of Rockliffe feels like home to me. I love reconnecting with these characters. I especially have a soft spot for Sebastian. That portrait unveiling scene was so emotional and poignant that it brought tears to my eyes. I wish I could see the masterpiece in real life.

Are we sure there aren’t more Brandon brothers out there, because I don’t want this series to end. These Brandon brothers have raised the bar too high. They are the perfect romance heroes in my eyes!

I highly recommend this book and series!

All superlatives fail when it comes to describing Alex Wyndham’s performance. Take a bow, sir!

Another fun read in this series

Alex is a great narrator and Stella Riley a find for fans of Laura Kinsale etc. Nice series.

Lovely family history and romance

The youngest of the Brandon brothers finds forever love through surprised subterfuge and mystery in early England. Lovely family history.