A review by katiemayveil
Daisies and Devotion, Volume 2 by Josi S. Kilpack
5.0
I LOVED this book! Josi Kilpack has a way of drawing a reader in and connecting them with the characters in a way that I love. It feels as though the characters are old friends that you're meeting after a time apart. This book is the second in the Mayfield Family series, but you DO NOT need to read the first one in order to follow this one.
Timothy Mayfield is a friendly, kind bachelor who would like to marry for love, but his circumstances don't allow for that. Then suddenly his situation changes and his options open up.
Maryann Morrington is an heiress who is tired of being pursued for her inheritance. She is honest almost to a fault and does not feel that she is attractive.
Timothy and Maryann are friends, but when Timothy's options change and he looks for love in places he hasn't before, Maryann realizes that she is starting to fall in love with him. The only problem is that Maryann doesn't fit what Timothy is looking for.
This is a story of acknowledging weaknesses, recognizing lasting friendship and happiness, and using your strengths.
Honesty is a big part of this story, which I loved. "What, then, should I think of your motivation?" "Your boldness leaves me quite unbalanced, Miss Morrington." She smiled again, but the expression was not entirely comfortable on her face. As though it covered a more honest expression she did not want to show him. "A woman of known fortune can hardly be blamed for boldness, Mr. Mayfield. Rather she would be a fool to be anything but bold." This is just a little taste of the caliber of conversation between the two lead characters.
I highly recommend this book for it's wit, banter, and realism.
Timothy Mayfield is a friendly, kind bachelor who would like to marry for love, but his circumstances don't allow for that. Then suddenly his situation changes and his options open up.
Maryann Morrington is an heiress who is tired of being pursued for her inheritance. She is honest almost to a fault and does not feel that she is attractive.
Timothy and Maryann are friends, but when Timothy's options change and he looks for love in places he hasn't before, Maryann realizes that she is starting to fall in love with him. The only problem is that Maryann doesn't fit what Timothy is looking for.
This is a story of acknowledging weaknesses, recognizing lasting friendship and happiness, and using your strengths.
Honesty is a big part of this story, which I loved. "What, then, should I think of your motivation?" "Your boldness leaves me quite unbalanced, Miss Morrington." She smiled again, but the expression was not entirely comfortable on her face. As though it covered a more honest expression she did not want to show him. "A woman of known fortune can hardly be blamed for boldness, Mr. Mayfield. Rather she would be a fool to be anything but bold." This is just a little taste of the caliber of conversation between the two lead characters.
I highly recommend this book for it's wit, banter, and realism.