Mysterious and romantic, The Hesitant Heiress delivers an intriguing love story that captivated my attention from the start. This charming debut novel was quick to hook me in, pose questions I wanted answered, and twist the story in unexpected, yet satisfying directions. It’s set in a world familiar to that of Jane Austin’s beloved stories and maintains a delightful, dramatic flare sure to entertain.
Secrets lurk within every chapter. Expectations and doubts easily confuse the affections and decisions of the heart. Misunderstandings and miscommunications make it a fascinating tale you won’t want to put down. I could not quite guess how the ending would go and appreciated that quality. I had to keep reading to find out. 😉
My favorite thing about this story was how much “page time” the two main characters spent together. I enjoyed following the progression of their relationship and how easy it was to believe them in their various moments of “love and war”. I was glad to find their frequent encounters throughout and watch their complicated romance build to a boil. You won’t be disappointed, trust me.
Sometimes I don’t appreciate stories that are told through first person POV, but it didn’t bother me in this case. Our hesitant heroine, Amaryllis, is an amusing character. The storytelling and how it transitioned between her thoughts and the dialogue all felt very natural to me. I wasn’t overly conscious of the first person account like I usually am. It flowed very easily and I didn’t mind being stuck in her head for a little while. (Though I did want to shake her a few times for being so blind about Nathan. You’ll see…) 😉
Yes, there is suspense. And there is dancing. And there are plenty of surprises along the way. I have no doubt that all of this – and much more – will grab readers and turn them into avid fans of this new series. Be sure to check it out!
This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the publisher for my copy.
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ABOUT THE BOOK:After being unjustly expelled from the Boston Conservatory of Music, Amaryllis Brigham sees her dreams of founding a music academy disappearing before her very eyes. Now the only way to achieve her goal comes with high stakes for someone set on avoiding men as much as possible: marry within the year to inherit her grandmother’s fortune. Amaryllis reluctantly takes part in her aunt’s society, intent on getting to the west coast on her own… and without a husband.
Despite her own misgivings, she soon finds herself falling in love with the most unlikely of men, Nathan Everstone, whose father not only had a part in her expulsion, but whose ominous presence has haunted her dreams for a decade since her mother’s tragic death. Nathan turns out to be much more than he seems and everything she never knew she wanted. But just as everything Amaryllis has recently hoped for comes to fruition, it all falls apart when she finds that the real culprit who has been managing her life isn’t who she thought at all.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Find out more information about her debut novel, upcoming books, and more at http://www.dawncrandall.blogspot.com/.
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Thank you so much for such a lovely review! I love the way you described Nathan and Amaryllis’ relationship so perfectly. And I loved getting them on the page together! My favorite books are the ones that have the hero and heroine together on the page, but not really “together”. Yes… and their very fun-to-write “Love and War” moments. You have a very beautiful way of writing yourself. 🙂 I love this. I can’t wait for our interview coming up on the blog tour! 🙂
Thanks so much for stopping in and reading my review, Dawn! It was a delight for me to read your story. See you back here soon for our interview. Can’t wait! 😉
Hi Savanna, Thank you for your review. I especially like her name, Amaryllis, and would read the story for this reason alone. Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House
Thanks for visiting, Kathleen! I know… I loved her name as well. Hope you enjoy the book as much as I did! 🙂
Thanks for sharing! I love the cover of this book! Definitely adding this to my wish list.
Wonderful, Nancy! Isn’t the cover beautiful? It intrigued me from the first moment I saw it. 😉 You’re in for a good story! Hope you get to read it soon.