A Pursuit of Home is the last installment of Kristi Ann Hunter’s Haven Manor series, and features Jess. Yes, Jess, as in the feisty parlor maid/former spy Miranda loved to hate in A Noble Masquerade (book 1 of the Hawthorne House series). Finally, Jess gets her own story!
And it was well worth the wait.
Jess receives a message that her family might actually be alive. When she decides to set out on a quest to find and help the family she thought she’d lost, she’s forced to turn to Derek Thornbury for help in decoding the diary.
My Thoughts
Jess and Derek’s interactions are humorous, especially with all of Jess’s disguises, but I loved the moments where they had surprisingly deep discussions with one another. One of the supporting characters (you’ll have to read the novel to find out which one) describes Derek as a perfect fit for Jess, and I have to agree. Derek isn’t afraid to challenge Jess, which she at times hates. But he pushes her to be herself, or at least try to figure out who she is.
I think my favorite part, though, was seeing Ryland and Miranda again! A Noble Masquerade remains my favorite Kristi Ann Hunter book. Seeing Jess’s friends and former employers again was like an early Christmas present. In many ways, A Pursuit of Home reminds me of why I loved A Noble Masquerade. There’s intrigue, action, and incredible chemistry between the characters. I sighed; I laughed; I swooned.
And I groaned when it ended.
I think it’s safe to say I loved this book. Who am I kidding? I loved this series!
More Information
A Pursuit of Home releases November 5. You can click the book cover to pre-order it from Christianbook.com.
While you could read A Pursuit of Home as a standalone and still follow the story, I think you’ll understand it if you read the other books in the Haven Manor series first. Especially since A Return of Devotion lets you see when Jess and Derek first meet. (I knew they’d make a great match as soon as she threw the biscuits into the fire.) It also wouldn’t hurt to read A Noble Masquerade to fully understand the dynamics between Jess and Ryland. And Jess and Miranda, since their relationship is a bit complicated. (You can check out my post Just Read: Hawthorne House Series to read my review of A Noble Masquerade.)
You can also read my post Just Read: A Defense of Honor by Kristi Ann Hunter to check out my review of the first novel in the Haven Manor series. And while you’re at it, you can check out my post A Return of Devotion by Kristi Ann Hunter to read my review of the second novel.
