The final book in the Hawthorne House Series. I am bereft. :/ Finishing (appropriately, IMO) with Griffith's story, we watch as his orderly systems, defined rules, and 'logical' thought processes simply do not serve him well when he decides that it's time to get married!
Now that The Duke of Riverton has seen his siblings settled, it's time to find a wife. He has methodically, mindfully made his choice of eligible ladies, and begins his suit. However, he never counted on the fact that his intended is not interested. Not only that, her gorgeous cousin Isabella is always around - and when he is not with either of them, Isabella is the one who is never far from his thoughts.
Isabella Breckenridge is crazy beautiful, but she has secrets. She is desperate to help her family, and her Uncle is desperate to have a law passed, so he proposes a deal: She will come to London and debut in Society, using her beauty to gain the ears of numerous powerful men - and he will then attempt to influence them to vote his way. If she does this, he will save her family farm and help her siblings go to school. Isabella feels as if she has no choice, so against her better judgment she agrees to the scheme.....but never counted on falling in love, or the deep conflict with integrity it will reveal.
This is a beautiful conclusion to a wonderful series! This novel can be read as a standalone but you will greatly benefit from reading them in order. The author brings a lighthearted but still meaningful touch to this Regency period story; the characters are incredibly likeable, and the layers of motivation are revealed masterfully. Another great book from Kristi Ann Hunter!
I was given a copy of this book by Bethany House Publishers in exchange for my honest opinion.
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