This is a frothy story with lots of heart. The chemistry between Persephone "Persy" Daltry and Jake Devlin, the Prince of Prince Street, was interesting and believable.
As with the other siblings in this series (SONS AND DAUGHTERS), Persy receives her labor on her 20th birthday. While cooking family meals (3/day, for years), Persy has lived a secret life in books. Her grandmother sent Persy to New York City to live her secret dream.
I had a hard time of this; Persy was sent to do something she wanted to do. This was not in accordance with the idea of a labor,' as outlined in the other books. It isnt until the end of the tale that the labor becomes apparent; by then Id fretted over the mistake for some time.
That is just one of the problems I had with the illogical nature of some of the components of the story. Another involved the cooking Persy did at the saloon/restaurant. How could a new cook walk into a kitchen and whip up a meal, unaided, at an unfamiliar work space/stove?
And, of course, she completed the meal for 150 persons on time! There were other amazing feats, but you get the idea.
Linda Francis Lee started the story at a snails pace; it took forever to get interesting. However, when it took off it zipped along.
For a fast, easy read, this is a pleasant story. Of the 3 Ive read so far, however, it is the weakest.
The "Sons and Daughters" Series
1) THE LADIES' MAN - by Lorraine Heath * reviewed earlier
2) THE WALLFLOWER - by Linda Francis Lee * reviewed here
3) THE MATCHMAKER - by Debra S Cowan * reviewed earlier
4) THE FLIRT - by Rachelle Nelson
5) THE TOMBOY- by Mary Lou Rich
6) THE PERFECT GENTLEMAN - by Elaine Crawford
As with the other siblings in this series (SONS AND DAUGHTERS), Persy receives her labor on her 20th birthday. While cooking family meals (3/day, for years), Persy has lived a secret life in books. Her grandmother sent Persy to New York City to live her secret dream.
I had a hard time of this; Persy was sent to do something she wanted to do. This was not in accordance with the idea of a labor,' as outlined in the other books. It isnt until the end of the tale that the labor becomes apparent; by then Id fretted over the mistake for some time.
That is just one of the problems I had with the illogical nature of some of the components of the story. Another involved the cooking Persy did at the saloon/restaurant. How could a new cook walk into a kitchen and whip up a meal, unaided, at an unfamiliar work space/stove?
And, of course, she completed the meal for 150 persons on time! There were other amazing feats, but you get the idea.
Linda Francis Lee started the story at a snails pace; it took forever to get interesting. However, when it took off it zipped along.
For a fast, easy read, this is a pleasant story. Of the 3 Ive read so far, however, it is the weakest.
The "Sons and Daughters" Series
1) THE LADIES' MAN - by Lorraine Heath * reviewed earlier
2) THE WALLFLOWER - by Linda Francis Lee * reviewed here
3) THE MATCHMAKER - by Debra S Cowan * reviewed earlier
4) THE FLIRT - by Rachelle Nelson
5) THE TOMBOY- by Mary Lou Rich
6) THE PERFECT GENTLEMAN - by Elaine Crawford
