ABOUT THE BOOK
At the dignified age of eighteen, Phoebe Jamison knows she should behave in a manner befitting her station, as her three loving elder brothers often tease. Unfortunately, the lively young woman has a personality every bit as fiery as her red hair, a fact brought to her attention in the criticism made by the gentle man she has long pined for. But not every man is of the opinion that a woman should be decorous above all else. The newest resident of Somerset, Mr. Franklin Everly, is considered a most eligible bachelor, and he is immediately drawn to Phoebe's spirited nature as he becomes acquainted with the delightful Jamison siblings of Primly Park.
Franklin embarks on a friendship with Phoebe that quickly deepens into a warm and thrilling connection. But even as he fights for Phoebe's attentions, a very real danger is revealed: girls in neighboring villages have gone missing, and the kidnapper is moving ever closer to Primly Park. Despite the guard of her fiercely protective brothers and Franklin, Phoebe must rely on her own strength when she finds herself in the sights of the Bride Snatcher.
REVIEW
Phoebe Jamison's personality reflects as brightly as her red hair. And Mr. Franklin Everly takes immediate notice of that after he arrives in Somerset to take over the property he has inherited. Phoebe enjoys Mr. Everly's company but she has other things on her mind. There's a kidnapper in the area stealing young ladies. In addition, the oldest of Phoebe's three brothers is showing more interest than he should in Phoebe's best friend, Hannah. Phoebe's crush on her brothers' friend, Mr. Mason prevents Phoebe from recognizing Mr. Everly's interest until he expresses a desire to court her. Phoebe finds herself caught between her old feelings for Mr. Mason and her growing affection for Mr. Everly. Just as she's figuring out her feelings, she comes face to face with the Bride Snatcher.
Linton's characters shine through the story in a delightful way. I especially enjoyed Phoebe's and Franklin's interactions. Her spirit and boldness balance nicely with his good humor and kindness. Phoebe's brothers also made for enjoyable reading with affection and sibling rivalry a plenty. And the loyalty between Phoebe and her best friend ends up saving them both. With plenty of action and enjoyable interactions between the characters, the book makes for a page-turning read. In addition to the romantic tension, the background suspense related to the kidnapper carries through the story until all the plot lines come to the climax, leading to a bit of a surprise ending. Linton has created a winner of a book with fun characters, an interesting plot, and a great setting.
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