Love Unseen

I'm not one to read a dust jacket summary, because I don't want any spoilers. I guess you can say I judge a book by its cover or title--or the hype it gets on Bookstagram. So, pretty often, I'm surprised by the events of a book. But man-o-man, was I majorly surprised by this story. 

Love Unseen made me feel so many emotions. Just like me, the main male character, Jonathan Carter, is taken by surprise when the woman he asks to dance flat out refuses to dance. Little did he (or I) know, but Hannah has a unique reason for turning down his offer. This misunderstanding creates an enemies-to-lovers quarrel between the two and makes for such a great story. 

Hannah Hadley, the heroine, has such a sweet nature despite her circumstances. She genuinely loves others and enjoys serving by telling stories to children. However, her family is less than desirable. I have never disliked a mother and sister in a book more than I did in this one. Never. The author writes these evil characters so well that I wanted to come and protect Hannah from them myself. 

There were so many dynamics to Love Unseen that were written extremely well. The character development. Hannah's unexpected condition. The love story. The family drama. The sweet friendships. The way Jonathan wants the best for Hannah. The humor between Jonathan and Lord Deveraux. I enjoyed every bit of it.  

I often feel that the best stories end with you wanting more. And I definitely want more! I'm hoping that Rachel Kelley Stones has more stories that include Lord Deveraux and Jonathan's sister, Isabella. 

About the book: 

Hannah Hadley is a permanent fixture in London Society and well on her way to becoming a spinster. Despite her beauty and kind disposition, Hannah has accepted the harsh reality of her situation: she will never marry. Continually affected by an illness from her youth, Hannah acknowledges her chances of entertaining potential suitors, at least respectable ones, is slim.

To members of the ton, Jonathan Carter is undeniably unsuitable. Though he is in possession of a massive fortune and is handsome as well, there remains an insurmountable black mark against him: his is new money. Even so, he’s caught off guard when his enchanting neighbor, Miss Hadley, flatly rejects his offer to dance. Despite their rocky introduction, however, they find themselves inexplicably drawn to one another. But when circumstances force Hannah from her home, the couple’s warm association comes to an abrupt end. Now, Jonathan must find a way to rescue the woman he just might love or risk losing her forever.

Author: Rachel Kelley Stones

Book Title: Love Unseen

Publisher: Covenant Communications

Publication: July 5, 2023

**I received an advanced copy of this book. All opinions are my own honest thoughts.