I loved this story! The ending? (Let's just say it wouldn't be Marian Tee without it). -_-'

Serenity's had a hard life, but I love the way she composed herself and handled everything despite her young age. A little reserved, she sparks an interest in Willem that he brushes off as something akin to paternal care, like the care he gave to his younger siblings. Seeing a heroine as a child and young woman was so refreshing and interesting. Not so much hot and heavy romance yet, but more of a blooming care of affection. And who doesn't love fated love?

Willem was a gentleman with issues locked away long ago, and his hand in Serenity's few years as a young lady was fun to read. I just love the way they cared for each other without it being so- er, un-platonic? It was an especially yummy treat since I read a series prior to their love story, so this was more of a background story to catch me up on why they were the way they are.

I recommend this story because it was sweet, clean and carried a steady pace.

Amazon 5-star review for Book One