A Pursuit of Home

4.5 starsWell, I didn't think that was going to be Jess's huge secret past! I loved how vibrant she is in this story and the various twists and turns the story takes to get to the happy ending. A lost brother rediscovered, and a chance to solve all the royal issues in her family by finding a lost artifact. At first Derek is along “just because of” his interest in the artifact finding and the puzzle to find it, but pretty quickly it's clear that he's getting addicted to feisty and quick-spoken Jess.I really enjoyed the treasure-hunt aspect and the travels through the English countryside. It was fun to see characters from [b:A Noble Masquerade 24856069 A Noble Masquerade (Hawthorne House, #1) Kristi Ann Hunter https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1424045822l/24856069.SY75.jpg 44502943] again and catch up on their lives briefly.Thanks to the publisher for a free reading copy. A favorable review was not required.