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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
This book is an intriguing and entertaining start to Madeline Hunter's latest series. I appreciated the amount of depth to the characters and the way that they came together in order to help heal one another and grow. There is one unresolved thread at the end of this book, but I've already picked up the second book in the series in hopes that it is resolved in that story.
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Review originally published at Romancing Romances.
I received an eARC at no cost from the publisher, and I am leaving a voluntary and honest review. Thank you.
4.25*
I’ve been a fan of Madeline Hunter’s books for a long time, even if her most recent ones haven’t always had the charm of her earlier books. But this one… it was a book that got out of a reading slump!
I really liked the premise of the book, a duke dies, and three unknown women get almost all of his inheritance. Why? That’s what the whole family is thinking. And Chase Radnor, pretty much the only one who knew he wasn’t getting any money – let’s face it, he didn’t need it – wants to know what happened to his uncle, because his death was not an accident in his mind. And, of course, we understand very quickly that he was right. So, was it one of the women? Was it a family member? A business partner? A member of the household? A complete stranger? These are the questions that go with us as we read the book, and follow the inquiries of both Chase Radnor and one of the mysterious women, Minerva Hepplewhite.
When Chase finds her, he knows there’s something she’s hiding. Is it that she’s killed the duke? He doesn’t think so. Even if his intuition had disappointed him once, he believed he was right.
Minerva has survived her fair share of problems, and she is immensely grateful to Beth and Jeremy, her friends and former employers in her household. When this mysterious inheritance appears, she’s afraid it might disturb their recent peace. And she’s found she’s good at conducting discreet inquiries – very much like Chase. And she wonders: why would someone she’s never met give such a large amount of money?
And this is how Minerva and Chase get involved. I really liked their relationship, how it evolved, with a slow-burn, and more than just a physical thing, they admired each other’s minds, and worked so well together.
I loved the mystery, and following along with our main couple, learning what they learned and seeing their love and steaminess grow.
I also enjoyed seeing how Minerva got through her own fears and past experiences to enjoy her new life, and fall in love again.
It was a great story, filled with romance, and mystery. I can’t wait to find out more about the other heiresses.
I received an eARC at no cost from the publisher, and I am leaving a voluntary and honest review. Thank you.
4.25*
I’ve been a fan of Madeline Hunter’s books for a long time, even if her most recent ones haven’t always had the charm of her earlier books. But this one… it was a book that got out of a reading slump!
I really liked the premise of the book, a duke dies, and three unknown women get almost all of his inheritance. Why? That’s what the whole family is thinking. And Chase Radnor, pretty much the only one who knew he wasn’t getting any money – let’s face it, he didn’t need it – wants to know what happened to his uncle, because his death was not an accident in his mind. And, of course, we understand very quickly that he was right. So, was it one of the women? Was it a family member? A business partner? A member of the household? A complete stranger? These are the questions that go with us as we read the book, and follow the inquiries of both Chase Radnor and one of the mysterious women, Minerva Hepplewhite.
When Chase finds her, he knows there’s something she’s hiding. Is it that she’s killed the duke? He doesn’t think so. Even if his intuition had disappointed him once, he believed he was right.
Minerva has survived her fair share of problems, and she is immensely grateful to Beth and Jeremy, her friends and former employers in her household. When this mysterious inheritance appears, she’s afraid it might disturb their recent peace. And she’s found she’s good at conducting discreet inquiries – very much like Chase. And she wonders: why would someone she’s never met give such a large amount of money?
And this is how Minerva and Chase get involved. I really liked their relationship, how it evolved, with a slow-burn, and more than just a physical thing, they admired each other’s minds, and worked so well together.
I loved the mystery, and following along with our main couple, learning what they learned and seeing their love and steaminess grow.
I also enjoyed seeing how Minerva got through her own fears and past experiences to enjoy her new life, and fall in love again.
It was a great story, filled with romance, and mystery. I can’t wait to find out more about the other heiresses.
Interesting concept, but a little clunky - especially in the beginning. The story picked up and is a fun read, but it was a little frustrating that the mystery was never solved on the page.
Couldn't get into it...also, did I miss it or did Hunter never reveal why Minerva was given the money?
Silly mystery that is set up to be unveiled over 3 books. 345 got better as story went along.
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
That was alright for the most part I suppose. It certainly did drag at times. Both our main characters like to make inquiries and yet it felt like nothing was discovered…at all. The main mystery wasn’t solved and the side quests were pointless when there was a greater plot to focus on.