"Enchanting the Heiress" by Kristi Ann Hunter - Hearts on the Heath, book 3

Harriet Hancock likes to make the lives of those around her better whether they like it or not. So, she is surprised when her friend Sophia Whitworth has ideas of her own on how to make Harriet happier--by throwing her together with Sophia's brother, stable hand Jonas Fitzroy. When Harriet discovers his natural way with words, she hatches a plan that would benefit them both. Holding a grudge against Harriet for her meddling in Sophia's life, it is only because of his sister that Jonas agrees to approach Harriet about a possible artistic project. What he doesn't expect is for her to request his help writing a book. As they work together, they start to see each other in a different light, but when the truth of Harriet's schemes is revealed, she'll find her good intentions for once have gone too far.

I have enjoyed every one of Kristi Ann Hunter's novels, and this one no exception. There's plenty of humor, a sweet romance, lots of growth, and possibly the most bible references I've ever read in a single novel (which I enjoyed--they're even listed out in the author's note!). I was looking forward to getting to know Harriet after the previous two books, and I never expected her pairing up with Jonas--they are definitely a case of opposites attracting. But he's strong and stubborn enough stand up to her machinations, which she needs. There is a fine line between subtle help and manipulation, and Harriet wobbles between the two. She always has good intentions, and the results are often quite good, but Jonas does have a point that she goes a bit too far. 

I'm still hoping for a book about Lord Rigsby. 

Thank you Bethany House and Revell for the complimentary e-book. I was not required to write a positive review, and all opinions are my own.

Hearts on the Heath
1. Vying for the Viscount
2. Winning the Gentleman
3. Enchanting the Heiress

Related series: (Chronologically Hawthorne House comes first, Haven Manor second, and then Hearts on the Heath)

Hawthorne House
0.5 "A Lady of Esteem" - a free novella introduction to the Hawthornes and friends!
1. A Noble Masquerade
2. An Elegant Facade
3. An Uncommon Courtship
4. An Inconvenient Beauty

Haven Manor
0.5: "A Search for Refuge" (free prequel e-novella)
1. A Defense of Honor
2. A Return of Devotion
3. A Pursuit of Home 
3.5: "Legacy of Love" (published in The Christmas Heirloom novella collection)