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Her Knight at the Museum
by Bryn DonovanPublished by Berkley on November 12, 2024
SubGenres: Contemporary Romance
Format: Paperback
Pages: 338
Source: the publisher
Audience: 18+/Adult
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A centuries-long curse is no match for rom-com shenanigans when a medieval knight is brought to life in modern-day Chicago. Forgotten by time and abandoned by hope, Sir Griffin de Beauford’s existence stretches out before him. Cursed by a ruthless enchanter to see, hear, and think, but never to move or speak, Griffin suffers the long, lonely centuries trapped in stone…until an unexpected kiss from a fair maiden breathes new life into his soul—and his body. Emily Porter, a recently divorced conservator at the Art Institute of Chicago, is charged with the restoration of a statue of a medieval English knight. Breaking curses was not part of the job description. And yet, here he is, the man of her dreams come to life, resplendent in shining armor as he joyously barrels into priceless antiquities...and goes on to dismantle her defenses, wreak havoc on her senses, and tempt her to believe once more in happy-ever-afters. But the modern age tries Griffin’s patience and pride, and Emily is a prime suspect in the investigation of the missing sculpture. In a complicated world, can they find their way to a fairy-tale ending?
Her Knight at the Museum by Bryn Donovan is an enjoyable and cheerful romantic comedy that will keep you smiling and laughing throughout. I know I was at times. The whole time I was reading it, I found myself picturing it as a Hallmark or Netflix movie because it would be perfect to be adapted into a movie.
I enjoyed the premise of this book, which centers around a knight named Griffin, who is cursed and forced to remain a statue for centuries. His fate changes when an art conservator named Emily releases him from his curse. Now, Griffin finds himself in the present day, trying to adjust to modern life while falling deeply in love with Emily. Emily never imagined that the handsome knight’s statue would come to life, but now he is staying in her home, and she’s helping him adjust to his new life in the present day. The only issue is that Emily hopes that her job at the museum isn’t in jeopardy now that the knight is no longer a statue but alive.
Once again, as I mentioned before, this story was an adorable read with some spice to it. While the story did get a bit silly at times, it never reached a point where I felt the need to stop reading. I found myself deeply invested in the storyline and the characters, especially Griffin, who was trying to navigate a different world with Emily’s help. I appreciated how Bryn maintained historical accuracy in the book when it came to Griffin’s character. As for Emily’s dilemma with the museum finding out what happened to the statue, I was very curious when they would eventually find out.
After reading this book, I definitely plan to read other books by Bryn Donovan. I enjoy discovering new authors, and Bryn Donovan is one to watch.
Overall, it was an enjoyable read, and I rate it 3.5 stars. If you enjoy audiobooks, I recommend this one. The narrator, Brittany Pressley, did a fantastic job bringing the characters and story to life.
What to Expect:
✔️Time Travel (Medieval Times to Modern Times)
✔️Magic Realism
✔️Forced Proximity
✔️Instant Attraction
✔️Virgin Hero
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