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maggie_the_reader's review against another edition
2.0
Oliver was a bit too much of a Mary Sue. Lizzie was a bit too much of a victim. Their story was sweet though.
Wait, I have to subtract a star because the description of the story literally says that Oliver “blackened his soul” and it turns out he had laughingly gone along with some mean names a friend gave two debutantes. I mean, come on!
Wait, I have to subtract a star because the description of the story literally says that Oliver “blackened his soul” and it turns out he had laughingly gone along with some mean names a friend gave two debutantes. I mean, come on!
shell74's review against another edition
4.0
‘His smile was pure wicked delight, spurring the irrepressible thought that Lizzie didn’t have to marry a man in order to enjoy him. She was a widow, after all.’
What fun! A Gentleman Never Tells was a quick but absolutely enjoyable novella in the Essex Sisters series that can be read as a standalone. In it, we had a country house party where they played croquet *inside* the house, a virginal widow who’s sworn off men, and a second son who wore his heart on his sleeve. Sounds pretty interesting, right?
Whether this is your first time reading Eloisa James or if you’re already a fan, it will be obvious upon reading this short story how wonderful an author she is. No one can craft a historical romance quite like she can. The bits of humor, the witty bantering, and the heartfelt scenes as our protagonists fell in love all balanced out together to create a story that had me laughing as well as sighing happily.
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What fun! A Gentleman Never Tells was a quick but absolutely enjoyable novella in the Essex Sisters series that can be read as a standalone. In it, we had a country house party where they played croquet *inside* the house, a virginal widow who’s sworn off men, and a second son who wore his heart on his sleeve. Sounds pretty interesting, right?
Whether this is your first time reading Eloisa James or if you’re already a fan, it will be obvious upon reading this short story how wonderful an author she is. No one can craft a historical romance quite like she can. The bits of humor, the witty bantering, and the heartfelt scenes as our protagonists fell in love all balanced out together to create a story that had me laughing as well as sighing happily.
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fernbell's review against another edition
4.0
A quick read that can be read as a stand alone but might want to read more to see what happened to some of other characters. There were parts that made me laugh. I haven't read any books by this author and had heard about her on the internet so thought this would be a good book to try. Not disappointed reading this at all. Will be looking for more by this author. The only con, even knowing it is a short book is that wished there was more lol. Want to know more on all the characters as Lizzie sister Cat just made me laugh with some of the things she did. I would recommend this book to others to read.
suzjustsuz's review against another edition
4.0
Unlikely fluff of just the right length, hitting the spot of exactly what I needed at that moment.
It was enough to make me interested in picking up the series, which I often suspect these novellas are meant to be, at least some of the time.
It was enough to make me interested in picking up the series, which I often suspect these novellas are meant to be, at least some of the time.
choirlady76's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely phenomenal book and well deserving of a High 5 Teacups! Eloisa James has done it again! She weaves such a tale of love, romance and passion that speaks to the hearts of her readers! I literally devoured this book, reading it in two days. Once I opened it, I couldn’t put it down! I love her wit with which she creates her characters, they are deep with histories and obstacles they must overcome. I absolutely loved Oliver and Lizzie, there’s no more perfect pair than these to star-crossed lovers. I highly recommend this book, you will want to add this to your collection!
**Received a copy from HarperCollins Publisher for an Honest Review**
**Received a copy from HarperCollins Publisher for an Honest Review**
julesg's review against another edition
5.0
This was more than a "palate cleanser" - although I had started it as such. I enjoyed this novella about Oliver and Lizzie a lot.
Convincing protagonists, a "realistic" storyline, great banter - what more could I ask for?
Convincing protagonists, a "realistic" storyline, great banter - what more could I ask for?
jayvall's review against another edition
3.0
This was cute enough, though I wondered a couple of times if it was self-published because my copy had a couple of easily-caught typos.
dianed's review against another edition
4.0
Oliver Berwick didn't want to attend the house party that his niece was dragging him to. He especially didn't want to come face-to-face with Lady Catrina Windingham - a woman whose first season was ruined when Oliver and his friends had given her the nickname of Wooly Breeder. Lady Lizzy Troutt, Catrina's sister also didn't want to be party of a party. Although her husband had been dead for over a year she still dressed like she was in mourning. Only, she really had no reason to mourn her husband because he had never truly been a husband to her. He'd packed her away in the country and went to live with his mistress.
When Oliver walked in to the house the first person he sees is Lizzie and something clicks (for him at least). Later, Cat enlists Oliver to help her sister come back to the laughing fun girl she had been. She wants to see Lizzie wed again. Oliver accepts the challenge to cheer up her sister but he also wants to see Lizzy married - to him!
This is a quick and fun read. Oliver is one of the good guys, not a rake or a scoundrel but someone who is truly interested in a lady and willing to let her be her own person. If you like any of Eloisa James books, you'll enjoy this story.
When Oliver walked in to the house the first person he sees is Lizzie and something clicks (for him at least). Later, Cat enlists Oliver to help her sister come back to the laughing fun girl she had been. She wants to see Lizzie wed again. Oliver accepts the challenge to cheer up her sister but he also wants to see Lizzy married - to him!
This is a quick and fun read. Oliver is one of the good guys, not a rake or a scoundrel but someone who is truly interested in a lady and willing to let her be her own person. If you like any of Eloisa James books, you'll enjoy this story.
soph75's review against another edition
3.0
2.5. I thought this book was a nice, light, read. Cat was way too much though. I don't remember her from the other novels but she was super pushy. Nice to see Josie and Mayne. Made me feel like rereading their story again. also with the multiple heavy kisses in front of everyone?! That was inappropriate and ridiculous! No way that would have happened or been allowed.
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