Seeking Persephone

 

About the Book: 

When Persephone Lancaster receives a marriage proposal from the ill-tempered Duke of Kielder, she refuses— and then reconsiders. The obscene sum of money he’s offering Persephone would save her family from ruin. With her characteristic optimism, she travels to the far reaches of Northumberland to wed a greatly feared stranger. Lodged deep in a thick forest infested with wild dogs, the Duke’s castle is as cold and forbidding as the Duke himself, a man with terrible scars on his body and his soul. But the Duke’s steely determination to protect his heart at all costs is challenged by his growing attachment to his lovely and gentle bride. With caring persistence, Persephone attempts to pierce the Duke’s armor and reach the man beneath. Yet he cannot tolerate such exposure, and his repeated rejections take their toll. But when grave danger arises, the Duke realizes he must face the risk of revealing his true feelings or lose the woman he cannot live without.

My Review: 

What a beautiful story of a very wounded and bitter man whose transformation is remarkable due to the love of a friend and a persistent woman who refuses to give up on him. I loved how author Sarah Eden used the story of the Greek myth of Persephone and Hades to create her story. Love truly conquers all! 

I highly recommend reading this first book in the Lancaster family series. Readers of all ages will love the humor, the people, and the love story of Adam and Persephone.

Good news! Seeking Persephone is going to be made into a movie! I am very excited to see it come to life. There is a Kickstarter program that is occurring now to raise funds for it.