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Title: An Inconvenient Beauty
Author: Kristi Ann Hunter
Series: Hawthorne House #4
Genre: Historical
Audience: Adult
ABOUT THE BOOK
Griffith, Duke of Riverton, likes order, logic, and control, so he naturally applies this rational approach to his search for a bride. While he's certain Miss Frederica St. Claire is the perfect wife for him, she is strangely elusive, and he can't seem to stop running into her stunningly beautiful cousin, Miss Isabella Breckenridge.
Isabella should be enjoying her society debut, but with her family in difficult circumstances, she has no choice but to agree to a bargain that puts her at odds with all her romantic hopes - as well as her conscience. And the more she comes to know Griffith, the more she regrets the unpleasant obligation that prevents her from any dream of a future with him.
As all Griffith's and Isabella's long-held expectations are shaken to the core, can they set aside their pride and fear long enough to claim a happily-ever-after?
Isabella should be enjoying her society debut, but with her family in difficult circumstances, she has no choice but to agree to a bargain that puts her at odds with all her romantic hopes - as well as her conscience. And the more she comes to know Griffith, the more she regrets the unpleasant obligation that prevents her from any dream of a future with him.
As all Griffith's and Isabella's long-held expectations are shaken to the core, can they set aside their pride and fear long enough to claim a happily-ever-after?
~ MY REVIEW ~
**3.5 stars**
I have quite enjoyed reading the HAWTHORNE HOUSE series by Kristi Ann Hunter. It was exciting to be getting to know Griffith and Isabella in An Inconvenient Beauty. This author's characters are fun, and stories intriguing and ofttimes, meaningful.
Griffith is the duke who never dances. Isabella is a rare beauty, dancing with every man at the ball. Griffith is determined not to pursue her - rather, her cousin. But Isabella has a secret and a need for help ...
I enjoyed this book, though not nearly as much as the first two in the series. (I haven't read the third yet). I think it just started to drag a little toward the end.
Additionally, I thought some of the character's actions were a bit off. Pride? White lies? Deception? I don't know. I feel some of them needed to be a little more careful with their actions ... even if for the greater good ... they gave the appearance of carelessly using people to get what they wanted/needed.
But besides that, there were some tender moments and thought-provoking messages. Bella's journey was an interesting one. Griffith was often endearing. I liked the end. ^_^
There was a bit of a faith theme, and the romance was very slow and ultimately sweet.
I really liked seeing characters from the other books ... such as Ryland, Miranda, Colin, and Georgiana! I'm curious about Trent's story now ... (book three).
Overall, it was a nice ending to a fabulous regency series. I look forward to reading Kristi Ann Hunter's next release.
I received a copy of An Inconvenient Beauty from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for my honest review.
Griffith is the duke who never dances. Isabella is a rare beauty, dancing with every man at the ball. Griffith is determined not to pursue her - rather, her cousin. But Isabella has a secret and a need for help ...
I enjoyed this book, though not nearly as much as the first two in the series. (I haven't read the third yet). I think it just started to drag a little toward the end.
Additionally, I thought some of the character's actions were a bit off. Pride? White lies? Deception? I don't know. I feel some of them needed to be a little more careful with their actions ... even if for the greater good ... they gave the appearance of carelessly using people to get what they wanted/needed.
But besides that, there were some tender moments and thought-provoking messages. Bella's journey was an interesting one. Griffith was often endearing. I liked the end. ^_^
There was a bit of a faith theme, and the romance was very slow and ultimately sweet.
I really liked seeing characters from the other books ... such as Ryland, Miranda, Colin, and Georgiana! I'm curious about Trent's story now ... (book three).
Overall, it was a nice ending to a fabulous regency series. I look forward to reading Kristi Ann Hunter's next release.
I received a copy of An Inconvenient Beauty from Bethany House Publishers in exchange for my honest review.
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