The Winter Companion

Parish Orphans of Devon, Book 4

By: Mimi Matthews

Narrated by: Alex Wyndham

"Fans of the Parish Orphans of Devon series will adore this final installment, reuniting the orphans and their loves." (Library Journal, starred review)

A USA Today best seller

She needed to be seen...

As a lady's companion, Clara Hartwright never receives much attention from anyone. And that's precisely how she likes it. With a stormy past, and an unconventional plan for her future, it's far safer to remain invisible. But when her new employer is invited to a monthlong holiday at a remote coastal abbey, Clara discovers that she may not be as invisible as she'd hoped. At least, not as far as one gentleman is concerned.

He wanted to be heard...

Neville Cross has always been more comfortable with animals than people. An accident in his youth has left him with a brain injury that affects his speech. Forming the words to speak to his childhood friends is difficult enough. Finding the right things to say to a lovely young lady's companion seems downright impossible. But Miss Hartwright is no ordinary companion. In fact, there may not be anything ordinary about her at all.

During a bleak Devon winter, two sensitive souls forge an unexpected friendship. But when Clara needs him most, will Neville find the courage to face his fears? Or is saying goodbye to her the most heroic thing he can do?

©2020 Mimi Matthews (P)2020 Audible, Inc.

Wonderful end to the series

Matthews is very good at character development. These aren’t sappy romances, but drag you in there with them. I really appreciate being immersed into the era. Alex Windham is an amazing narrator. I would look for books narrated by him on that alone.

good narrator but

Story good, narrator did good job of differentiating characters, but some of the accents bugged me. I am American, don't know beans about British accents, but nasal voices don't appeal to me.
Small thing, but one of my pet peeves.

Stimulating story and a great companion to the pre

A great addition to the previous 3 books. The characters were of a great category and the story line was very good. The book was interesting from the beginning to the end. I wanted even more . I would recommend this book.

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I love this author. the whole series was awesome. dont really like the fact that they switched narrators but eh

Such a precious book

I could not keep from smiling and crying.. this book is very sweet and well written. A little sad that this was the final installment of the series but happy about the outcomes of the parish orphans!

Love it

I couldn't wait to read Neville's story. Read the other books first. I loved everyone of them.

It’s a Winner

Just as other reviewers have described, this is a sweet tale of two humble people who find amazing together. No on-page sex for the sizzle-seekers, but these lead characters are wary of kissing in public so such behavior would ring false. I highly recommend this gentle story.

Sadly the end of a great series.

I love Mimi Matthews but particularly liked this series.
Although the stories do all stand alone, I am going to give them another listen from the beginning.
Each story is so different yet the characters do connect. These stories prove that romance is always nicer without smut.
Stellar narrator as usual.

Very Sweet Story

Neville Cross's story is so very sweet. Because this is the end of the series, I wish that the epilogue was longer and maybe had more of a storyline on each of the Parish orphans. I have a sense that even though they have gone their separate ways, they will be integral to each other and maybe their offspring will marry within the orphan's family. My favorite storyline is Justin and Helena's. My favorite couple is Alex and Laura. Hate to see the end.

Alex Wyndham does an excellent job. But that is what one expects of him anyway.

Beautiful ending to the series

Ms Matthews continues the series by developing a blossoming love amidst grief and fear from the past, as well as the judgements of even the couple’s closest friends. I loved Clara and Neville as a couple. Again, I’m not crazy about the narration, but found it a little less disconcerting because Mr Wyndham did a credible performance of Neville. This production easily earned 5 stars from me. I highly recommend the series.