Harriet Hancock and time, money, and a big heart. She also has a plan to help almost everyone she comes across, whether they want her to or not. She sets her sights on her friend's brother, Jonas Fitzroy. He is currently working as a ranch hand, but she is sure he has hidden talents she could help him discover. She uses her friendship with his sister to rope him into "helping her" write a book. As they work together Jonas recognizes that she is trying to meddle in his life, but he also begins to see that his own life has been lonely ever since his sister's marriage. Harriet's company fills a void in his life, and writing with her is strangely fulfilling. Harriet has an ulterior motive in their little collaboration with Jonas that she keeps as a secret from everyone. When that secret comes out, will it destroy the respect and affection growing between the two lonely hearts?
This is the third and final episode in the series that started with Vying for the Viscount. The premise for the second two books --the whole, twins who run away to the circus motif-- is a little improbable so it isn't my favorite of Hunter's series, but overall, I enjoyed it. One thing I liked about this one is that the woman is several years older than her love interest, and that isn't really an issue for either of them. They are more concerned about the difference in their social standing than their age. I also appreciated that when Harriet's deceptions are revealed, she doesn't get an immediate easy out. There are consequences and work that needs to be done to repair trust. So, if you are a clean Victorian romance fan, and have read all of Hunter's other series, go ahead and dive into this one. (2022, 368 p)
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