ABOUT THE BOOK
Charlie Jonquil is mild-mannered and kind―except when it comes to his one true adversary, Artemis Lancaster. Though Charlie has a brilliant mind for mathematics, Artemis poses a problem he can't seem to comprehend: how can one be so lovely and so infuriating? A party in London brings him into the company of the maddening young lady, and it is clear that Charlie's disdain is mutual. But when an unfortunate incident between the pair involving Charlie's jacket and a glass of raspberry shrub leads to scandal, the sworn enemies are left with only two options: be ruined or be married.
So it is that Artemis finds herself in a most outrageous predicament: she must wed a gentleman she's hated for years―and she pledges to avoid him at all costs. But it is only when they enter into this mockery of a marriage that Charlie and Artemis learn things are not as simple as they once appeared. As their tentative ceasefire leads to friendship, it seems their marriage born of desperation might lead them to a love that was destined to be.
REVIEW
Artemis Lancaster and Charlie Jonquil do not get along. They never have since the day they met at a house party at Charlie's family home. But with friends in common they can't avoid each other entirely. Things take a stunning turn when an unfortunate incident involving two glasses of raspberry shrub and Charlie's apparel forces the two to marry. The first weeks of their marriage don't offer much hope of either one finding happiness. Artemis has been forced to leave London and a search for the man whose kindness touched her life as a child, but whose name she doesn't know. And Charlie's planned career and future seems to be in the toilet. But as Artemis and Charlie slowly try to improve their relationship, they start to see parts of each other that they like and admire. But life's challenges intervene and threaten their budding relationship. Can they find a way to address their issues before it's too late?
Sarah Eden has created a masterpiece of a finale for her Jonquil and Lancaster series. While I'm sad to say goodbye to characters I've grown to love, I couldn't have asked for a better ending. I found myself laughing and crying and wanting to hug these characters through the ups and downs. Not only is Artemis and Charlie's story settled, but other story lines are brought to a great conclusion. Some plot elements ended up being a surprise and a few unexpected characters show up to my great delight. I especially loved the scenes with the children. And the dialogue was fantastic and enjoyable. I can't say enough good things about Sarah Eden and her fantastic Jonquil and Lancaster series. If you haven't read them, I highly, highly recommend them.
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