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I really enjoyed the fantasy piece of this book and having a statue come alive was kind of fun because it was a new idea, but unfortunately this book is riddled with insta-love and that's just not my thing.

I would recommend this book to anyone who really enjoys that trope and loves the idea of people being soulmates. This book strongly delivers those ideas and would be perfect for that type of reader!

Her Knight at the Museum has the feel of a Hallmark movie - fun, funny, sexy, emotional and a good time.

Emily Porter, an art curator and recent divorcee, is tasked with restoring a statue of a medieval knight. What she wasn't expecting was said Knight coming into her dreams and spicing them up a bit (if you know what I mean 😉).

As it turns out the statue (Griffin) has been cursed by an enchantress and trapped as a statue for centuries. Emily has the power to set him free. Once free Emily is tasked with hiding Griffin (because you know...art theft), and turning him into a modern man.

This is a slightly cheesy book with the instalove trope, but I truly enjoyed it. If you are a fan of the recent Jo Segura adventure books or Kerry Rea's Jewel of the Isle, I think you will like this one!

Her Knight at the Museum follows Emily, an art conservator who has just gotten over her recent divorce and is looking forward to starting over at a new museum. When she is assigned to work on documenting and revitalizing a new statue, Emily is instantly enraptured by the historical knight to the point where she dreams of him at night. When she goes to work the next day, Emily is shocked to find that everything from her dream was real and she may be able to help him come to life.

This was such fun and quirky read! While a little bit campy, the romance and story were so sweet and humorous. I loved that Griffin was so chivalrous and bright, his reactions to modern life and love were comical. The chemistry between him and Emily was palpable, the contrast of Griffin's historical tone and upbringing worked so well with his unabashed desire for Emily and her love; the man was completely enamored. Overall, this is a very lighthearted and entertaining read full of humor, history, steam, and so many fun happenings; I highly recommend it!

Bryn Donovan’s Her Knight at the Museum is an absolute treat for romance lovers, blending history, magic, and heartfelt emotion into a captivating story. With a fresh and imaginative premise, this novel sweeps readers into a world where the past and present collide in the most enchanting way.
The chemistry between the protagonists is undeniable, and their journey is filled with charm, humor, and just the right amount of tension. Donovan’s writing is beautifully descriptive, making every scene—whether set in the modern-day museum or moments of historical wonder—feel vivid and immersive. The blend of romance and adventure keeps the pages turning, and the emotional depth of the characters makes their love story all the more rewarding.
Fans of time-slip romances, strong heroines, and swoon-worthy heroes will absolutely adore Her Knight at the Museum. It’s a delightful escape, brimming with heart and magic, and a perfect read for those who love a little history with their happily-ever-afters. Highly recommended!

DNF pretty early on. The execution of this is pretty cringey in my opinion. I didn’t realize there was literally a talking statue in the book. Thanks anyway for the ARC.

It was definitely a bizarre and absurd premise but personally, it was still worth reading. I was very entertained by it and I thought the writing was done well. Even though the story was kind of insta-love, the author does it well and it was a good lighthearted romance.

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishing Company for this Advanced Readers Copy of Her Knight at the Museum by Bryn Donovan!

Seriously this reminded me of Crocodile Dundee crossed with Night at the Museum. All his I’ve never seen this before in addition to springing to life.

A little bit campy and definitely offbeat. But I mean that in the best way.

There is great chemistry between the two. And would you believe me if I mention this is both touching and spicey? Who knew that combination was a thing? I liked how much they ended up caring for each other and on the other hand, I loved her spicey dreams that came true.

I didn't have enough time to fall in love with the characters or root for them before we immediately moved into romance. I thought it moved too quickly and it lost me before I really had time to commit to the premise.

This is just the right book to provide a nice distraction from the toils of our everyday lives. I am a bit of a sucker for time travel "fish out of water" tales, and I enjoyed Griffin and Emily’s story. Is it a little silly? Yes, but in the best way.

I received an ARC of this title and voluntarily shared my thoughts here.

This book is charming and blends my love for both historical romance and contemporary romance at the same time. It brings me all night to the present day. I love the charming banter, characters, and the fact that the night had to deal with the modern world and all its complexities. The relationship was done at the proper pace and you could really see the chemistry between the two characters. It’s a charming book that has you smiling from start to finish.

Emily is working as an art curator in Chicago after divorcing her cheating ex-husband Tom. She is assigned to a statue encased in stone, when she imagines the statue speaking to her. Later, she dreams of the statue.
The next day, she encounters the statue again, and kisses it, unlocking the knight from his stone encumbrance. Emily is shocked but delighted at the gorgeous knight, Griffin. As she and Griffin fall in love, Emily is accused of stealing the enormous stone statue.
Emily must help Griffin navigate time in the 21st C, 600+ years after his time!
This is a steamy, fun romance.

A true romantasy rom-com, Her Knight at the Museum will tick your boxes if you’re in the mood for a swoonworthy hero (who talks in complete sentences), comical hijinks, and sexy love scenes that you may want to dogear for later. The last time a knight statue came to life and stole my heart, it was A Knight in Shining Armor, which also featured a swoonworthy hero and comical hijicks–but I do have to say, I do prefer this ending to the more realistic ending that Deveraux gave us. After all, if I found a guy like Sir Griffin, I would want to keep him.

For me, while the story was very lovely, I did have a habit of putting it down and being distracted by other things. While I have longed for a pure rom-com for ages–and I’m so grateful for Ms. Donovan’s book–at the same time, it can be a little difficult to just lose myself in the fantasy when I’m also thinking, “Aren’t they rushing into bed together? In this era? I mean, you don’t even know if he’s lactose intolerant.” Obviously these were my issues. Never mind that the premise that he is a cursed medieval man who wakes up from stone, like some sort of Snow White, and doesn’t immediately die from the flu due to his naked immune system struck me as far-fetched. Yep, his immune system was the far-fetched part for me. These occasional thoughts would distract me from the book and I would just watch episodes of murder mysteries for the satisfaction of a solved case in 42 minutes. I don’t think this is the fault of the writer or the story–I just think sometimes stories resonate with us more during different seasons of our lives. There have been books I’ve read decades ago I didn’t care for, but read again later and was blown away–and vice versa.

The first hasty love scene aside, the later scenes were very hot and steamy…and distracting. So if you like your sex scenes more steamy–I would say this is moderately spicy. Rom-com spicy. I also loved when they toured the art museum together and she showed him some Andy Warhol paintings (which is the inspiration of her dog’s name) and I had to laugh when Sir Griffin immediately announced the pieces were hideous. Right there with you, big guy. I do not appreciate modern contemporary art. The chemistry between Emily and Griffin felt real and sweet–I was rooting for them the whole time. Even while I was wishing she would hold back a little until she made sure he wasn’t allergic to cheese. Or vegan. (I mean those are the things that can break a relationship. I mean, too late for me–my knight in shining armor hates peanut butter, though it does benefit me in that I get all the peanut butter cups to myself. Hmm, maybe it’s not so bad.)

I love the job that Griffin ends up getting in the 21st century–and the scene for his job interview was particularly diverting. I’m also curious about Emily’s boss, Jason, and wondering if he is featured in other books or if there will be more connected books–which I think would be very fascinating. All in all, I recommend this book for a frothy, fun rom-com with a dashing hero, a relatable heroine, and secondary characters (shout out to you, Rose!) that steal every scene they are in. Romance authors are the true heroes out there–I’m grateful for all of them. Sign me up for the next Donovan rom-com–I hope it’s just as magical.

Reviewed by Hellie for The Romance Dish Blog
ARC received from publbisher via NetGalley

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

This was such a unique take on a romance set in a museum—I’ve definitely never read anything quite like it before! The idea of a literal knight coming to life and trying to fit into the modern world had me intrigued, and there were so many fun moments with Sir Griffin adjusting to 21st-century life.

That said, I couldn’t stop comparing it to the “Hot Frosty” movie on Netflix, which I hated. It’s not the book’s fault, but the similarities made it hard for me to get fully into the story without rolling my eyes here and there.

One thing I really wish the book explored more was Emily’s boss being in on the whole “he’s actually a medieval knight” situation. The whole idea of the boss helping Sir Griffin get official documents and integrate into society was brushed over too quickly, and it could’ve added a lot more depth and tension.

Not going to lie this one was one of the more predicable rom coms. That was on the cheesy side that actually thought that previous movies with the same theme and premise did it better. However, I did enjoy the author's writing style and will read more by the author in the future.

This is a silly, fun rom-com so as long as you can just sit back and let it happen you will love it! It reads like a hallmark movie (and I mean that as the highest compliment) so it was fun to learn Bryn wrote for hallmark and this book has been optioned by them to become a movie, one I will be desperately waiting for! It was giving Kate & Leopold crossed with Hot Frosty or A Knight for Christmas, Griffin is the stereotypical classic knight, he's chivalrous and bright, and his reactions to the modern world were for sure the highlight of the book! Emily was sweet and a little insecure but their chemistry was fantastic and it was clear he was DEVOTED to her! If you're looking for something light and fun, a little bit different from the classic contemporary rom-coms then this is for you!

A Knight in Shining Armor was one of my favorite early romances, so I went into this one with high expectations. While Donovan does a good job with the “fish out of water and finding where you belong” themes, the story dragged. I really enjoyed the art crime component, but it almost seemed an afterthought as the story developed. Worth a read to see Chicago through a newbie’s eyes.

I really enjoyed this one! The characters were so sweet and the storyline was unique! I loved every second of it!