Daisies and Devotion

The Proper Romance Mayfield Family Regency Series, Book 2

By: Josi S. Kilpack

Narrated by: Justine Eyre

Timothy Mayfield has nearly given up on his search for a wife. Though he is the picture of a fine, social gentleman, Timothy wishes his finances provided a more stable foundation. Then his Uncle Elliott presents to him a solution: participate in his "marriage campaign," and upon approval of his choice for a wife, Timothy's inheritance will be his.

Freed from the constraints of having to marry for money, Timothy is ready to marry for love instead. And he knows exactly what he wants in a wife: youth, optimism, beauty, blonde hair, fine-boned features, shapely shoulders, small waist, blue eyes, button nose, solid fashion sense, a light laugh, low voice, arched eyebrows, fair skin, elegant fingers, quick wit, calm manner, and a dazzling smile.

His friend, Maryann Morrington, an heiress in her own right, tells him outright that his expectations are ridiculous - no such woman exists. Maryann had considered Timothy as a potential suitor for a time, but then their relationship shifted to friendship, and she has avoided allowing herself to have feelings for him again.

She agrees to help him find his "perfect wife," because she's certain that the search will render nothing. Until it does. Miss Shaw appears to fulfill every single item on Timothy's list - unlike Maryann who has brown hair, brown eyes, lacks delicate features, and possesses a laugh that is definitely unladylike.

But when Timothy and Miss Shaw begin courting, Timothy realizes something profound. He'd rather spend his time with Maryann. But can he trust his judgment when his heart has led him wrong so many times before?

It is only when Maryann leaves the London season early, that Timothy realizes that he had truly fallen in love with her and that his list of requirements were nothing but fantasy. If he hopes to build a strong relationship, Timothy must convince Maryann that she is the very woman he'd been looking for all along - before it is too late.

©2019 Josi S. Kilpack (P)2019 Shadow Mountain

Sweet and chaste. Beautifully romantic.

Sweet and chaste. Beautifully romantic. As with all romance novels, you know the ultimate ending within the first chapter, but its the route that it takes to get there that carries the weight.

Funny and sweet

I love a story with humor and a strong heroine. This novel has both-yay!

Unique storyline

I love a strong female character, and I love this one. She was confident, intelligent , and empathetic without being overbearing.
The storyline was great too!

Clean Romance

The characters had good depth. Not cut and dry...enough story line to keep you on your toes.

Made me think

This was a great 2nd installment to the series. Timothy and Maryann had a great friendship. They were honest from the beginning and I feel like that gave the book a very interesting twist. The book made me think about things I hadn't before, such as how a man learned to be a gentleman and manage his estate with no one to teach him those things. I really loved Maryann as a character. She's flawed and wants to make sure everyone knows it, because that's real and normal.