The second book in the Manor and Mysteries series is officially live! This was such a wonderful story with exceptional characters, and I had a fantastic time reading it. Grab your copy today!
Perfect in Every Way (Manors and Mysteries #2) by Kristen Ashley
Historical fiction writer, Vivienne Dupree, is hoping to unravel the mystery of her WWII soldier, great-grandfather’s doomed love affair with the lovely Lady Harmony. A woman he met convalescing at the sweeping English country estate, The Downs.
Vivienne jumps at the invitation to spend time at this magnificent property, doing so with unfettered access to family papers.
What she doesn’t expect is to come face-to-face—and immediately go head-to-head—with Battle Talyn, the ludicrously handsome, imposing, ridiculously arrogant Duke of Burleigh.
From the start, Vivi and Battle match wits, but it doesn’t take long for Vivi to realize something is amiss at The Downs. She dives into her research to figure it out, at the same time Battle launches a campaign that Vivi doesn’t quite understand.
The game is on, and a mystery is afoot.
What kept the doomed lovers apart all those years ago? What’s happening in the ballroom? Is there a curse on The Downs?
And what does all of this have to do with Battle and Vivi?
Vivienne jumps at the invitation to spend time at this magnificent property, doing so with unfettered access to family papers.
What she doesn’t expect is to come face-to-face—and immediately go head-to-head—with Battle Talyn, the ludicrously handsome, imposing, ridiculously arrogant Duke of Burleigh.
From the start, Vivi and Battle match wits, but it doesn’t take long for Vivi to realize something is amiss at The Downs. She dives into her research to figure it out, at the same time Battle launches a campaign that Vivi doesn’t quite understand.
The game is on, and a mystery is afoot.
What kept the doomed lovers apart all those years ago? What’s happening in the ballroom? Is there a curse on The Downs?
And what does all of this have to do with Battle and Vivi?
Perfect in Every Way was a beautiful story to get lost in. I loved learning about the characters, their histories, and what Vivienne was searching for. There were exceptional details and vivid descriptions throughout, pulling me in. I loved watching Vivienne and Battle fall in love, and how the bit of mystery came into play. This was a really great read!
Vivienne and Battle were charming characters. Their banter was challenging from the start, and I loved how that morphed into something playful, sweet, and passionate as they came together. I liked their chemistry, the flirting, and the build to their relationship. I also liked learning about Battle’s three sisters. Each woman had a unique personality, and I love how Vivienne bonded with them, and they blossomed over the course of the story. They each had their own stories happening that thrilled me. This was filled with emotion and heart, family and love, and a touch of drama.
I was intrigued by Vivianne's research and what she was trying to find out about her great-grandfather. There were small hints about the past learned along the way, there was even a little paranormal element involved, but I was craving more mystery. There was definitely a slow burn happening with that aspect. When it finally got there, and all was revealed, it was fantastic. It was a wonderful story, and I enjoyed what I got, but it definitely felt more contemporary-focused.
I loved how there were smaller stories woven in and how the siblings and Vivian worked together. In true KA fashion, there was an excellent epilogue wrapping it all up. From beginning to end, this was a captivating read!
Complimentary copy received.
"This was a wonderful story to get lost in!" - About That Story
Thank you, Kristen Ashley and team, for the advanced copy of the book.
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