The Best Intentions

The Huntresses, Book 1

De: Sarah M. Eden

Narrado por: Luone Ingram

In the eyes of London Society, Gillian Phelps is suitable enough. Though the ton whispers about her change of residence, any speculation remains just that: ballroom gossip. No one—not even the other Huntresses, the group of ladies she calls her dearest friends—knows that she is harboring a devastating family secret. Gillian has become adept at hiding the reality of her circumstances, but the close quarters of a house party will test her ability to conceal the crushing truth. And with so many people to deceive, the late arrival of another guest is a most unwelcome surprise.

Despite his standing as a gentleman of the ton, in truth, Scott Sarvol possesses little more than two debt-riddled estates. When an opportunity arises to survey one of his properties, he travels north, only to find himself an unwitting guest at Artemis Jonquil’s house party. He is warmly welcomed by all—except the aloof Miss Gillian Phelps. But when Scott proves himself unexpectedly helpful in a crisis, his acquaintance with Gillian shifts from wariness to something warmer.

As both her charade and her feelings for Scott deepen, Gillian realizes that the truth could spell not only a devastating fall from Society but also a shattered heart.

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Undecided

I am uncertain, but I reflected on this book and considered not finishing it due to my inability to connect with the characters, particularly Gillian, whom I found irritating. Her portrayal struck me as whiny and unappreciative. While the narrator excelled with other voices, Gillian's narration may have contributed to my negative perception. Although I hesitate to provide unfavorable reviews, I felt that investing time and a credit was unjustified. Now, I am undecided about continuing the series, torn between curiosity and dissatisfaction.

She did it again

Sarah M. Eden did it again with this book! I love how her characters are all woven together through her multiple series. Wonderfully written and a great distraction while folding laundry!

Love this author

I have read all of SME’s books and love them all. I enjoy this series, and look forward to more to come from the huntresses; hopefully Charlie’s group of friends too. Hope Springs is my favorite series by this author.

Loved it

4.5 stars
I love this world of Jonquils and friends. I love the tight knit connections and the fact that the Jonquils "save people". The main characters in this book aren't Jonquils except by Lady Jonquil adopting people into her circle of loved ones. I love seeing favorite characters from previous books show up in the more recent releases.
I've read the book (twice) and now listened to the audiobook and find I enjoy it more with each reading. The story of Gillian and Scott was full of angst since through the whole book, the path to their happily ever after was not obvious. Not to the characters or the reader. Of course Ms. Eden finds a way for them but it took a while to get to it. Both of them have been scarred by people who should have been their support systems and it caused a lot of self doubt which didn't help their cause.
I loved how perceptive Scott is about others, particularly Gillian, even when he isn't so perceptive about himself.
I did still wonder in the end, what the deal is with Scott's mother... I was hoping we'd find out more. Maybe it will come up in a coming book. Speaking of which, I am looking forward to the next in this series.

No sex, language or violence

Great Book

Oh great read. Interesting story line beloved characters that we know in love and new characters we grow to love. I highly recommend this book

Another Good One From Sarah

I love these characters. The burdens here are one not usually written about, so I appreciated that. The nature of them slowed the pace I think, but still very good.

Definitely not my favorite

Although this has ties to the Jonquil family, it’s not nearly as good. I love her novels but this is the first one I could have done without.

A sweet love story

This is a lovely story about Gillian and Scott. So many wonderful characters from the Jonquil and Lancaster series. Gillian is one of Artemis’ Huntress friends and goes to Artemis Jonquil’s house party and meets Scott. Their individual struggles bond them as friends. I enjoyed the story, but was not fond of the narrator. Voices of women at the beginning were shrill and insipid. Voices changed over time for most characters. I am going to have to read the book and hope the voices in my head go away

great

this story had several surprises. the good kind, I liked it a lot. one being the butler. it caught me off guard though it shouldn't have. I am also seeing a pattern. as is often the case when one author writes two or three series about groups of friends or brothers or sisters. I. E. Duke is another lord Aldrich and Toss is another Lucas. with differences of course. like Phillip and Mr. Layton they are the same character of character in their respective series. I always feel a book as it were, and this one has the sarah m eden feel.
I am anxiously waiting the next one to come out.

Meh narrator. Predictable story line

Sweet but super predictable. I know that's kind of how this genre goes, especially after you've read as many as I've had, but I still would like some surprises. It was a bit boring. I normally devour Sarah Eden's books so I was disappointed with this one.