I have mixed feelings about this book. While I found it enjoyable and appreciated the audiobook experience, there were several questionable aspects that left me scratching my head. For instance, why didn’t Harriet back up such an important file? It’s like the cardinal rule of handling important documents, right? And why did she start looking up the people mentioned in the tape before even reaching the halfway point? It just seemed like an odd choice. Additionally, her prolonged delay in finishing the tape was perplexing. If I had come across such an intriguing and damning piece of evidence, I would have been too curious to resist listening to it all at once. And what would Edward have done if she hadn’t completed it before the Christmas game? 

And then there’s the matter of Robert, Edward’s father. Why didn’t he handle his own son instead of dragging poor Harry into the midst of this messy situation? It felt like they were playing a twisted game of family drama.

Moreover, I couldn’t quite comprehend Harriet’s choices in matters of her relationship. While I understand the pursuit of love and finding a soulmate, her decision to date or marry someone incredibly wealthy while harboring a supposed secret seemed like a recipe for trouble. The mega-rich have connections that can make your head spin, as this family has clearly demonstrated. I can’t help but think Harriet should have known better and been more cautious if she decided to get involved. It’s honestly like she missed some very obvious warning signs.

Overall, this book had so much potential but it all just had too many turns that felt incomplete and unnecessary. It got a tad bit ridiculous, to be honest. I had hoped to enjoy it more, but it honestly fell short of my expectations.