Mr. Ian MacKenzie is known for his savvy business sense and has built his reputation and fortune completely on his own merits. But when his adopted parents are in need of a new housekeeper and Isadora is thrown into his path, he's unexpectedly charmed by her unconventional manner.
Neither Isadora nor Ian expected to find the other so intriguing, but when mysterious incidents on the farm and the truth of Isadora's secret threaten those they love, they'll have to set aside everything they thought they wanted for a chance at happy-ever-after."
Author: Jen Turano
Length: 368 pages
Series: American Heiresses (book 1)
An heiress on the run.
A farm in need of a housekeeper.
Can a job she's not qualified for actually lead her to her true self?
A high society lady goes undercover to escape marriage to a heinous man. She lands her self in a predicament (or two) that she isn't quite capable of handling. Cows who can open doors, goats who have a taste for freshly laundered clothes, and chickens...everywhere.
This all shapes up into a hilarious tale you'll want to finish!
The book boasts some adorable characters, from chubby babies to mischievous cows. Many a smile happened while I read this book.
There was instant chemistry between the two main characters, which always makes a book more enjoyable to read for me.
Not only was there chemistry between them, but everyone just meshed well together making it seem like all had known each other forever. There was just a "home sweet home" feel when they were all together.
Uncle Amos & Aunt Birdie were the best! I loved the "grandparent" feel they gave to EVERYONE. They didn't care who they were "related" to, everyone was to call them Aunt Birdie and Uncle Amos.
They gave with such selfless hearts, real servant hood. I just really loved them!! 😍
There was a ton of growth for both of the main characters.
You can truly see the change in Isadora as she comes to find herself as an independent women, instead of being what her mother taught her she had to be. She grows from this sheltered, spoiled, demanding 😉 gentlewoman to this strong, brave, determined, confident young lady. Everything she knew about life flipped upside down, but she quickly realized that the life she lived wasn't the only way one could be happy.
Ian also grew a lot in this book. His dreams and desires he'd had his entire life changed when 4 little kiddos and one ridiculously under-qualified housekeeper wormed their way into his heart. He learned that status didn't mean as much as he thought it did, and family was everything. He, like Aunt Birdie and Uncle Amos, was such a giving soul. He didn't question anyone who needed help, he just extended his hand and his wallet.
I will say this, I was very disappointed in how Ian handled learning the truth about Isadora. He never hid that he wanted to marry well and climb the social ladder. I am BEYOND glad he came to his senses, but still... 😒
This book has two "bad guys" and both were appropriately slimy. Each has his own agenda, but they never conflicted with each other and both subplots were dealt with in quick succession.
I love it when the good guy gets the win and the girl.
This book had some adorable moments, and made me laugh a few times. Jen just has a way with spinning stories!
I rated it a 4/5 stars. I cannot wait to see what other shenanigans we get into with our next heiress!
Quotes:
She'd never been jealous of anyone in her entire life, but that was exactly what was flowing through her -- jealousy. The reason behind that jealousy could only mean one thing.
She, Miss Isadora Delafield, had fallen ever so slightly in love with the man who was currently her employer.
*I received this book from the author for an honest review**All opinions are my own*
This all shapes up into a hilarious tale you'll want to finish!
The book boasts some adorable characters, from chubby babies to mischievous cows. Many a smile happened while I read this book.
There was instant chemistry between the two main characters, which always makes a book more enjoyable to read for me.
Not only was there chemistry between them, but everyone just meshed well together making it seem like all had known each other forever. There was just a "home sweet home" feel when they were all together.
Uncle Amos & Aunt Birdie were the best! I loved the "grandparent" feel they gave to EVERYONE. They didn't care who they were "related" to, everyone was to call them Aunt Birdie and Uncle Amos.
They gave with such selfless hearts, real servant hood. I just really loved them!! 😍
There was a ton of growth for both of the main characters.
You can truly see the change in Isadora as she comes to find herself as an independent women, instead of being what her mother taught her she had to be. She grows from this sheltered, spoiled, demanding 😉 gentlewoman to this strong, brave, determined, confident young lady. Everything she knew about life flipped upside down, but she quickly realized that the life she lived wasn't the only way one could be happy.
Ian also grew a lot in this book. His dreams and desires he'd had his entire life changed when 4 little kiddos and one ridiculously under-qualified housekeeper wormed their way into his heart. He learned that status didn't mean as much as he thought it did, and family was everything. He, like Aunt Birdie and Uncle Amos, was such a giving soul. He didn't question anyone who needed help, he just extended his hand and his wallet.
I will say this, I was very disappointed in how Ian handled learning the truth about Isadora. He never hid that he wanted to marry well and climb the social ladder. I am BEYOND glad he came to his senses, but still... 😒
This book has two "bad guys" and both were appropriately slimy. Each has his own agenda, but they never conflicted with each other and both subplots were dealt with in quick succession.
I love it when the good guy gets the win and the girl.
This book had some adorable moments, and made me laugh a few times. Jen just has a way with spinning stories!
I rated it a 4/5 stars. I cannot wait to see what other shenanigans we get into with our next heiress!
Quotes:
She'd never been jealous of anyone in her entire life, but that was exactly what was flowing through her -- jealousy. The reason behind that jealousy could only mean one thing.
She, Miss Isadora Delafield, had fallen ever so slightly in love with the man who was currently her employer.
*I received this book from the author for an honest review**All opinions are my own*
Great review, Alysha! FoF was such a fun book to read. I absolutely love Ian! He has become my favorite Turano hero. :)
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