Seeking Persephone Review
She married him for the money—she never expected to fight for his heart.
Summary
When Persephone Lancaster receives a marriage proposal from the ill-tempered Duke of Kielder, she refuses—and then reconsiders. The obscene sum of money he’s offering Persephone would save her family from ruin. With her characteristic optimism, she travels to the far reaches of Northumberland to wed a greatly feared stranger.
Lodged deep in a thick forest infested with wild dogs, the Duke’s castle is as cold and forbidding as the Duke himself, a man with terrible scars on his body and his soul. But the Duke’s steely determination to protect his heart at all costs is challenged by his growing attachment to his lovely and gentle bride.
With caring persistence, Persephone attempts to pierce the Duke’s armor and reach the man beneath. Yet he cannot tolerate such exposure, and his repeated rejections take their toll.
But when grave danger arises, the Duke realizes he must face the risk of revealing his true feelings or lose the woman he cannot live without.
Evaluation
❤❤❤❤❤/5
Seeking Persephone is an absolute gem! I can’t begin to describe how much I loved this book. The banter between Adam and Harry had me grinning the whole time, and the romance was sweet, slow, and deeply satisfying. If you’re a fan of Beauty and the Beast or Greek mythology-inspired stories, this one’s for you. Sarah Eden pulled off a quiet, gentle, yet strong heroine without turning her into a girl boss or making her dull—Persephone is perfect. I’m beyond eager to dive into the next book and can’t wait to see this story brought to life in the movie.
The Lancaster Family series
