Love and Lavender Book Review

Hazel Stillman is a woman of rare independence and limited opportunities. Born with a clubbed foot, Hazel knows marriage is unlikely, so she devotes herself to teaching at a private girls’ school.

When her uncle offers Hazel a substantial inheritance is he marries, she is offended. What kind of decent man would marry for her money? But when she learns the school might be sold, she knows she must consider all her options.

Duncan Penhale thrives on order and process. He has no interest in marriage, so when Elliott Mayfield, his guardian’s brother, offers him an inheritance if he weds, Duncan finds it intrusive. However, an inheritance means he could purchase a building and run his own firm.

Hazel and Duncan believe they have found a solution to both of their problems: marry one another, claim their inheritances, and then part ways to enjoy their individual paths. But then Uncle Mayfield stipulates that they must first live together as a couple for one year.

Over time, their marriage of convenience becomes much more appealing than they had anticipated. At the end of the full year, will they go their separate ways or could an unlikely marriage have found unsuspecting love?

REVIEW

Love and Lavender is the fourth installment in the Mayfield Family Series by Josi Kilpack. I would suggest reading these books in order. A great uncle is trying to fix some of the mistakes his family has made over the years and offers nieces and nephews an inheritance if they can abide by his terms. In Love and Lavender, the author introduces us to Hazel and Duncan. Hazel faces physical limitations and Duncan seems to be autistic. Hazel and Duncan are one of my favorite character pairs written by Josi Kilpack. The characters come together and learn how to love each other. Although neither one of the characters are the typical romance characters, I found their romance to be really sweet and enjoyed hearing about the little things that they did for each other. I enjoyed several of the minor characters as well and enjoyed seeing their interactions with the main characters.. I think it's one of the best of the series so far, although, the other books are entertaining to read as well. To learn more about Love and Lavender, click here.

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