I don't know, this just really wasn't working for me from the very first pages where Emily is lusting after a statue that is maybe talking to her in her head, and the centuries-old statue is lusting after her while frozen in place. It was just a pairing of cheesy and creepy that wasn't working for me!

This was adorable to say the least. It's giving night at the museum but make it romantic AF! Loved the idea of this book and I thought it was executed well. Something felt kind of off to me and I can't place my finger on it, so I couldn't do a full five stars. However, if you love a contemporary romance with a historic flair, this is for you. You'll love our MMC.

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𝘼𝙍𝘾 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬
𝙃𝙚𝙧 𝙆𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙪𝙢
𝘽𝙧𝙮𝙣 𝘿𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙣
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•𝘏𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘍𝘪𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯
•𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘭 𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦
•𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘮
•𝘎𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘔𝘊
•𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘹𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘺

𝙄𝙛 𝙀𝙣𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙, 𝙉𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙪𝙢, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙆𝙖𝙩𝙚 & 𝙇𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙝𝙖𝙙 𝙖 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙗𝙖𝙗𝙮…

Need something light, with quite a bit of spice, with laugh out loud silly banter, but also teaches you something? I mean, we could all use some laughs and smiles this week for sure….look no further! Release day is tomorrow 🎉

This was a perfect palate cleanser and had me literally lol’ng with its cute silliness. And if you enjoyed Medieval Times as a kid this will def keep you entertained *are you not entertained?!* Thank you to for this adorable story and for a copy to review 👏🏼

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Thank you to NetGalley, Berkley Publishing Group and PRH Audio for the ARC/ALC in exchange for my honest review!

This was a delightful and unique rom-com. I don't think I have ever read something quite like this. I like how it mixes romance, with magical realism and just a dash of historical fiction. Brynn Donovan is a brilliant writer. This book kept me interested the whole time, and I felt very invested in the characters and the storyline. I am serious when I say I don't think I have read a romance novel quite like this before. I hope Brynn Donovan continues to write more unique romance novels, as I think her books could become very popular.

On the audiobook side of things, I was super excited that Brittany Presley was narrating the audiobook! She continues to be one of my favorite audiobook narrators as I just find her voice both cheerful and soothing.

If anything, I know the book is wrapped up nicely, but I would still enjoy seeing a sequel come out of this book. I seriously fell head over heels for this book, and I am sure that if you love romance like I do, you will fall head over heels for this book!

firstly, thank you to the publisher for an arc!

unfortunately, dnf @19%. when our fmc is horny ON MAIN for a statue on page one, i should have immediately known this was not for me.

the plot was so interesting but poorly executed to me in the first 19%. i especially wish we either had a flashback/prologue of our mmc being cursed in his time period before jumping to modern day but alas i am not the editor...

this quirky romcom will find its audience but it's not me

Her Knight At The Museum
By Bryn Donovan

Berkley Romance - November 2024

Paranormal Romance


Emily Porter had one chance to earn her dream job at the museum. She was working on a stone sculpture which had exquisite detail. She found herself almost obsessing over it, even dreaming about it. She needed to focus on the sculpture for the historical value, not the attractiveness of the subject, or she would watch her career fade away. But when the statue comes to life in front of her, she realizes a lost job is the least of her worries.

Sir Griffin de Beauford had been cursed to live as a statue. He'd seen glimpses of life as time passed, but nothing could prepare him for his release from his curse. The world was drastically changed and even language had altered. Emily feared arrest for his "disappearance", and she insisted he needed certain papers, shots and a job. Luckily there was apparently one castle in Chicago where a knight could go to work.

Emily was focused on how to keep Griffin safe in modern-day Chicago. She knew he was infatuated with her, but was certain his ardor would fade with time. Griffin had to prove that she had not only saved him from his curse, but was his future as well.

Her Knight at the Museum was an entertaining romp of a romance from beginning to end. I loved how he clambered out of the museum and was thrust into the big city life. It was interesting to see how Emily would be able to navigate the investigation as well as integrate Griffin into the modern age. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the surprising twist at the end. Made me wonder if perhaps this might be the beginning of a new series. A reader can hope.




Kathy Andrico - KathysReviewCorner.com

This one didn't quite work for me. I didn't mind the whole woman falling in love with a man who had been turned to stone by a curse, but their romance was very instalust, and instalove. Emily has some lustful feelings for Griffen the statue as soon as she uncovers his beauteous form, which okay statues can be good looking. But as soon as Griffen is able to communicate with Emily they are instantly in a relationship. Emily is helping Griffen with his curse stuff, and trying to bring him into the current century, and Griffen is way to mushy with his compliments, and I just found it too much too fast.

While this one didn't work for me, I did enjoy the authors writing style and would check out more books by her in the future.

‘Dreams did come true’

Night at the museum meets every cute Hallmark rom com out there and it’s adorable! Griffin’s body was turned to stone hundreds of years ago by a jealous magician and thought he’d spend eternity watching life go when art restorer Emily and he connect psychically...and then physically when her touch brings him to life again with the help of her friend Rose’s woo woo...and it turns out Griffin might not be the only one out there that needs rescued and there is a whole secret society that specializes in it. Quite fun and the perfect beach read for the upcoming summer!

Ladies, forget about kissing frogs when you can kiss a medieval sculpture and turn your perfect man from stone into a flesh-and-blood dreamboat! At least, that's what happens to Emily Porter, a recently divorced conservator at the Art Institute in Chicago. She's tasked with the restoration of a medieval English knight, only to discover after a weird dream and an even weirder succession of events, that he's a real man who's been cursed by an evil enchanter named Mordrain to be trapped in stone forever. Except, somehow, she has been able to bring him back to life with simple a press of her lips. Sounds like a fairy tale, right?

With a flurry of complications mounting around them, from Griffin struggling to acclimate to the modern age, and Emily becoming a suspect in the sculpture's disappearance, their story is far from perfect yet all the more enchanting in spite of that. It's a happily ever after that comes after taking time, dropping defenses, and finding a way to believe in love again.

This was cute. Saccharine in a wholesome Night At the Museum meets Hallmark kind of way. I think if you can suspend belief enough and embrace the premise for what it is - silly - then you will have no problem enjoying this. Emily and Griffin are adorable, although somewhat instalovey, with him constantly raining down endearments and expressions that were common in his era. He was Quixotic in that way, a mixture of charming, chivalrous, and ridiculous. It made for a good laugh.

That said, I do wish the evil enchanter subplot would've been tied in better. It felt too simple and abrupt. Like an afterthought tacked on at the end. Other than that, I mostly enjoyed this for what it was: a light and gallant romance.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Berkley for the ARC in exchange for my review.

This was such a cute romcom. It was a perfect light distraction from the election. Griffin and Emily were such a sweet couple, and there was plenty of spice here. Given the premise, this could have been really cheesy, but it wasn’t. I enjoyed it quite a bit and found it to be a fun read.

Thank you to the publisher - I received a complimentary eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Her Knight at the Museum is a charming and unique blend of romance and historical fantasy that was just a really fun read. The story revolves around Emily Porter, a recently divorced conservator at the Art Institute of Chicago, who is tasked with restoring a statue of a medieval knight, Sir Griffin de Beauford. When an unexpected kiss breaks the centuries-old curse binding Griffin to stone, he is brought to life, leading to a hilarious and heartwarming clash of eras. Donovan's witty writing seamlessly balances humor with the challenges of their unusual relationship, making for an entertaining read.

This book is a must-read for anyone who enjoys whimsical romances that blend historical elements with contemporary humor. The delightful dynamic between Emily and Griffin offers a romantic take on love that transcends time, while the comedic scenarios arising from Griffin's bewilderment in the modern world will have you laughing out loud. Donovan's engaging character development and playful dialogue create a vivid escape into a world where magic and romance coexist. I highly recommend Her Knight at the Museum to fans of romantic fantasy and time-travel romances. This book is a perfect weekend escape.
Thanks to #NetGalley and @BerkleyPublishingGroup for a digital ARC.

This was a fun romance with a neat concept, if you can suspend belief and just go with the story. I enjoyed the characters and plot and the nice, easy escape from reality. There were several moments that made me laugh out loud, which is always a bonus!

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for access to this arc.

1) A reference to a childhood favorite movie
2) Art Institute of Chicago, my favorite museum in the world
3) Very ridiculous romance plot of a man out of time and a woman doing her best to manage him

This book was absolutely for me and I had a great time. Swoony and silly, perfect for me specifically.

This book was adorable! It was so original, whimsical, and sweet, and funny. I actually laughed out loud several times in public. Definitely a great escapist read that many of us are seeking right now.

This was such a fun book! I love romances where the hero has traveled from the past somehow, and finds themself in modern day. It always adds a spark of fun to a story, and it was definitely entertaining here! I thought it was unique how the author wrote that Griffin ended up in current day. Emily and Griffin's relationship was really nice. I liked the supporting cast of characters. Overall, this was an entertaining read, and I would definitely recommend trying this book!

I received an e-ARC from the publisher.

Alright, I thought this book was absolutely adorable. It was quirky, fun and Griffin was hilarious and so sweet. I found Emily to be a little bit awkward at first, but honestly it kind of added to the charm a little bit. I am just now finding out that it is going to be adapted into a Hallmark movie and I am so excited for that.

I like the *idea* of this one, until I started and realized the knight was “talking” as a statue and his every thought was super creepy and sexual. DNF.

Her Knight at the Museum offers a blend of rom-com and fantasy with a unique twist, but it didn’t quite work for me. The plot centers on Emily Porter, a recently divorced conservator tasked with restoring an ancient knight statue at the Art Institute of Chicago. When she accidentally breaks the curse binding Sir Griffin de Beauford to stone, the knight is miraculously brought to life, catapulting him into the modern world. What follows is an amusing clash of eras as Griffin navigates contemporary life, clumsy and confused but captivated by Emily.

While the concept is intriguing, I found the relationship between Emily and Griffin difficult to embrace. The premise of a centuries-old statue coming to life and immediately forming a romantic connection with a modern-day woman felt forced, making it hard to believe in their chemistry. The dynamics came across as awkward, and rather than feeling enchanted by their story, I struggled with the plausibility of their attraction.

Though I’m sure fans of quirky rom-coms with a magical twist may appreciate this story, it just wasn’t for me. I found it challenging to connect with the romance, so I couldn’t continue to explore where the narrative would lead.

An absolutely adorable yet steamy tale of unintentional magic and actually understandable miscommunications throwing a wrench into what could otherwise be an almost too-easy romance. It manages to draw out a fairly simple plot to spin a full story, albeit one where magic is a matter of simple belief and intention mostly.

From the first chapter when I started cringing at Emily’s inner monologue and reaction to a statue, I knew this was going to be a bumpy ride. In fairness, I do struggle with anything resembling magical realism and I am also not a silly/childish humor fan, so I don’t know that this was the best book for me.