Reviews

A Lady of True Distinction by Grace Burrowes

aswirlgirl's review

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I enjoyed this installment of the Dorning’s saga. Dare I say this book was a bit twisty? Margaret had some secrets I didn’t see coming. 
As usual, the resolution—and the villain’s set down—were quite satisfying. On to Valerian’s story!

iskanderjonesiv's review against another edition

4.0

Hawthorne Dorning either finds a way to turn his family’s vast botanical resources into a successful commercial venture, or the estate the Dornings have called home for centuries could be broken up. He loves the land and he’s never shied away from hard work, but he knows nothing about creating perfumes or fragrances.

Margaret Summerfield has put aside her passion for scent-making to tend to the serious business of raising her little nieces. She’s no longer the girl who wandered the countryside by the hour, lost in the pleasures of nature, nor does she want to be. Hawthorne needs her help, but what does he have that could possibly tempt to Margaret to entangle herself with his dreams?
**

grannyg's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

One of the better books in the series. More unexpected twists. Found myself really rooting for the couple as they overcome all obstacles 

books_and_more_books_byt's review against another edition

5.0

This is the seventh book in the True Gentlemen series, but can be read as a standalone book. It was the first book I have read in the series and was just as wonderful as all of Grace Burrowes’s books! It was so well written and easy to read. Once I started to read the book, I couldn’t put it down. The characters were so sweet and enjoyable to read about. There were several obstacles (guardianship of children, family projects, etc) they had to overcome to have their HEA and in the end it worked out so well. I would highly recommend this book.
I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from the publisher and am voluntarily reviewing it.

readbooks_eatapples's review against another edition

4.0

3.5. Lovely, easy read. If I need a feel good book when I'm stressed, I can't go wrong with Burrowes.

isthereanebook99's review

219/478 pgs

nelsonseye's review against another edition

4.0

My rating is probably 3.5 stars, and I've decided, after some debate, to round up. I liked Margaret and Thorne, I liked that they kind of had a past, and that things were not easily resolved as soon as they were married. I also really liked seeing Casriel and his actions from the other side, so to speak. Finally, Miss Pepper was lovely (I'm glad things worked out the way they did) and I very much enjoyed the confrontation with the villain. I believe Ash's story is in the works, but I wouldn't say no to reading about Oak or Valerian next.

taisie22's review against another edition

5.0

Hawthorne Dorning runs his brother's estate and must also oversee his younger brothers still at home while also setting up a new business using the botanicals grown on their land. He goes to neighbor Margaret Summerfield who seems to have an excellent grasp on scents and herbals. Both Margaret and Thorne have had a longtime secret crush on the other, but circumstances intervened in their relationship. Now they have a chance to redeem their past.
Having read all of Ms. Burrowes works, I appreciate her understated style. Her villains are unlikeable but not caricatures. Her heroes and heroines are people who are dealing with everyday problems and finding their way forward as best they can. No one swoops in to save them; they must solve their own issues and they do in a practical manner while never losing the romance. Thorne and Margaret are wonderful here, and the reader roots for them all the way through the book. They exemplify the best of Ms. Burrowes protagonists.
I really enjoyed the book. The Dorning family have provided rich stories and I look forward to the tales of the rest of the family.

becbeach's review against another edition

5.0

A good fun read with wonderful side characters from her other books.

shoesforall's review

4.0

An excellent romance novel. No big surprises and I do not like the obvious villian trope but the pacing was lovely, the main couple was excellent, and the children were CHILDREN.