Drops of Gold

Title: Drops of Gold

Series: The Jonquil Brothers #2

Author: Sarah M. Eden

Source: Hoopla Ebook

My Review:

I am truly enjoying these interconnected stories of Sarah M. Eden's. I thought at first I would read each series by itself, but then decided to read them in the recommended reading order. And, I am so glad I did. I am enjoying seeing how the characters from different books are connected.

This story is about the second oldest Jonquil brother, Layton. His wife passed four years ago under mysterious circumstances, and it changed him. He is serious and broody, but lights up for his daughter Caroline.

While he is away, his housekeeper hires a governess for Caroline, Mary Wood. Mary has fallen on hard times and needs the position so she doesn't end up in a poor house.

Funnily enough, nothing is quite as it seems. I loved the humor and the relationship between Layton and Mary. I adored Caroline and Mary's interactions with her. I also loved seeing Layton's softer side come out. I also enjoyed the glimpses we see of the other Jonquil brothers. I am thoroughly engrossed in these stories (although I somehow already missed one), and look forward to seeing how they all turn out. I have currently finished 6/19 (send help, this is madness, LOL). I do wish I had started all this earlier because I am ready to start some holiday reading, but don't want to lose momentum on these stories. If I stop, I am likely to forget what I have learned, LOL.

★★★★/5

Synopsis (Goodreads):

Layton Jonquil has spent the four years since his wife's death in the isolated sanctuary of his home, Farland Meadows, with only his daughter Caroline. Mary Wood, a flame-haired, out-spoken, overly-cheerful governess descends on the household changing both their lives and unearthing secrets Layton would rather remained buried and forgotten. Can one woman bring love back into a house too long without it and reclaim a heart too long broken to heal?

Recommended Reading Order

Seeking Persephone
Courting Miss Lancaster
Glimmer of Hope
Romancing Daphne
The Kiss of a Stranger
Friends & Foes
Drops of Gold
For Elise
As You Are
A Fine Gentleman
For Love or Honor
Loving Lieutenant Lancaster
"Christmas at Falstone Castle"(novella)
The Heart of a Vicar
The Best-Laid Plans
Charming Artemis
The Best Intentions
The Best of Friends
The Best-Kept Secrets