Restoring Miss Hastings by Edwina Kiernan
- Haley Willis
- Jan 22
- 1 min read
Brief Summary
Harriet Hastings, a character deeply grieving and displaced, is forced out of her only home to live with strangers. Edmund Derringer, on the other hand, is on a mission to restore his family legacy. As their paths cross, will Miss Hasting’s presence jeopardize his plans? Will Harriet’s grief cloud her perception of life?
Book Review
Kiernan crafted a slow-burn romance featuring artfully composed scenes. The author dedicated the necessary time to initially develop the characters, allowing readers to become familiar with them. Edmond’s distaste for Harriet is consistently evident throughout the book. His distaste made their romance for me hard to believe. I found myself questioning, “Was this intended to be an enemies-to-lovers trope?” While the enemies’ portion was well established, the transition to affection seemed somewhat abrupt. His attraction appeared unexpectedly, and his feelings would have been more credible had he been portrayed as struggling with his attraction from the very beginning. Initially, I perceived that he didn’t like her. This led me to contemplate whether their romance was intended to parallel that of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet in Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice." If that is the case, then his complex emotions towards her become more comprehensible. Overall, this work presents a cozy read for those seeking a brief escape from reality.
Restoring Miss Hastings by Edwina Kiernan receives a 4 out of 5 stars. I recommend this enjoyable read.
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