3 of 5 starsPhineas Radford is in dire straits trying to keep his botanical gardens in tip-top shape for the Marrywell Matchmaking Festival. Problem is, his father left the estate deeply in debt, and Phin has been trying to economize so that he could keep up with the garden's maintenance, but he was failing badly. His only option was to marry an heiress. Miss Leah Webster left her unhappy childhood Marrywell 7 years ago to become a companion for a baron's wife. Now she's back in Marrywell as a new companion for a young woman looking to marry. She never forgot her dearest friend Phin and the one she's loved for as long as she could remember. When he begins to show interest in Genevieve, Leah's heart breaks all over again. How can she endure watching the man she loves marry another?
This was a sweet story with a slow-burn romance. I didn't find Phin to be very *swoon-worthy*, but more just accepting of his fate. Once he realizes he loves Leah, he does step up, but it is near the end of the book and almost too late. Of course, I knew that Mrs. Selkirk was the villain in the story and pretty much had figured out what she had done. Leah was much more likable, and I'm glad she blossomed even more once she and Phin talked about everything and she shared her ideas for making the gardens profitable. I love this series and am looking forward to reading the next book.
I voluntarily read the advanced reader copy, and all opinions are my own.
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