By Sarah M. Eden
Harry Windover adores blonde, green-eyed Athena Lancaster,
but alas, a penniless man like himself has no hope of winning a young
noblewoman’s hand. To add insult to injury, Athena’s brother-in-law and guardian,
the Duke of Kielder, has asked Harry to assist Athena in finding the gentleman
of her dreams. But the lovesick Harry is cunning as well: as the weeks pass, he
introduces Athena to suitors who are horrifically boring, alarmingly attached
to their mothers, downright rude, astoundingly self-absorbed, and utterly
ridiculous. Athena can’t comprehend why she is having so little success meeting
eligible and acceptable gentlemen. Indeed, her circle of admirers couldn’t be
less admirable—nothing like the loyal, gentle friend she’s found in Harry. But
how long can Harry’s scheme be hidden before it is discovered? And what will
Athena do when she uncovers Harry’s deception?
I was excited to read this book because I so liked Harry in
Seeking Persephone. He was the only soul that could be comfortable around Adam
(The Duke of Kielder) and not be intimidated by his demeanor. His humor and
knack for putting everyone at ease made me excited to read his love story,
wanting very much to see him happy. I was a little disappointed at the plot,
and at Athena, whose character felt a bit shallow. She was described as a
beauty, kind, and all things congenial. It was a little boring to be honest.
Harry was a little too thick-skulled in how he treated Athena, though it was well-thought-out
as to why. It wasn’t my favorite of Sarah Eden’s books, and I adore some of her
others.
I give it a 3 out of 5
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