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3.61 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mostly enjoyed but didn't leave me with the "wow, that was good" kind of feeling. I found there were a few components (i.e. Basic characters, simple storylines, obvious endings etc) Overall, i was in appreciation and was a great 'palate cleanser' when reading epics/non- fiction.
(3.5 stars, rounded up)
I think I enjoyed Willa's friendships and Alaric's relationship with his family more than their actual romance, but that having been said, I did really enjoy those aspects.
I think I enjoyed Willa's friendships and Alaric's relationship with his family more than their actual romance, but that having been said, I did really enjoy those aspects.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Average book with some good characters and 2/5 spice.
Eloisa James is a must buy for me. Her novels are filled with intelligent, appealing characters. There is a freshness to her plots, which is very appealing to a dedicated romance reader of more than 40 years. This historical novel set in the Georgian period deals with the very modern issue of celebrity. The hero returns to England to discover notoriety. His public persona is repugnant to the heroine, a lady who values her privacy. James takes the story to unexpected places. The hero's gift to the heroine was especially charming. There is plenty of the author's trademark wit. I highly recommend this book.
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Wilde In Love (The Wildes of Lindow Castle) by Eloisa James
Readers who expect the unexpected, won't be disappointed. Wilde In Love wears it's heart on it's sleeve. The dashingly roguish adventurer enamored of the spirited spinster is an odd pairing. However, Willa is one surprise after another. She speaks her mind, she knows her heart and she has a tendency to be judgmental. What's that saying? Be careful of the quiet ones, because they're anything but. That characterizes Willa. Honestly, both Willa and Alaric take some getting used to. They can annoy as easily as they can charm, but the hints of humor that break through the stuffy moments are just what the doctor ordered.
Readers who expect the unexpected, won't be disappointed. Wilde In Love wears it's heart on it's sleeve. The dashingly roguish adventurer enamored of the spirited spinster is an odd pairing. However, Willa is one surprise after another. She speaks her mind, she knows her heart and she has a tendency to be judgmental. What's that saying? Be careful of the quiet ones, because they're anything but. That characterizes Willa. Honestly, both Willa and Alaric take some getting used to. They can annoy as easily as they can charm, but the hints of humor that break through the stuffy moments are just what the doctor ordered.
Review originally posted at http://fictionvixen.com/review-wilde-love-eloisa-james/
I’m a huge fan of Eliosa James and from the moment I read the blurb for the first book in her newest series, I knew I absolutely had to put it on my TBR list.
Lord Alaric is the historical literary equivalent to the modern-day reality star. He has unknowingly acquired a huge fan base through his travel and adventure novels that consists mainly of young women dazzled by his good looks and eligible bachelor status. The only woman who is not impressed by the famous Lord Wilde is the one woman to fascinates him.
Miss Willa Ffynche lost her adventure seeking parents at a young age and has no desire to fall in love, much less wed, a man who is constantly in the public eye. She’s coming off of a successful debut season and has already turned down fourteen marriage proposals. Alaric is even more handsome than she imagined, and doesn’t have either an overinflated ego or the need to revel in his adoring fans. Nevertheless, she is determined never to be one of his many, many admirers.
I enjoyed this book quite a bit! It was a fun, humorous, easy read. Alaric is more bothered by his fame than anything, and has zero desire to be the star in so many fantasies. As soon as he sets foot back home he is bombarded by gossip and adoration and talk of a ridiculous play written by an anonymous author based on events that never happened. Then he meets Willa and is intrigued by her seeming indifference to him and his reputation. Over the course of the house party celebrating his brother’s engagement, Alaric takes every opportunity to spend as much time with Willa as possible.
Their relationship starts slowly, very slowly. Morphing from her annoyance at his attention into almost a friendship into a lovely relationship. They have tremendous chemistry almost from the first moment they appear on page together. My only complaint about this romance would be how slow it was to build. I KNOW, I KNOW, this isn’t something I would normally gripe about, but I think because this was such a laid back, easy romance I kind of wish there had been a bit more steaminess between this couple. At times I was more intrigued by what was going on behind the scenes with Alaric’s brother North and his fiancé Diana, than I was by the main couple. Then there was the drama between Alaric’s best friend Parth and Willa’s friend Lavinia. I ate that drama up with a spoon. Could there be a enemies to lovers book in this series on the horizon? I hope so.
The second book in The Wildes of Lindow Castle series, Too Wilde to Wed, comes out in July of next year and I am already looking forward to its release. This is North and Diana’s story and Ms. James has outdone herself setting up what is sure to be an angsty, emotional read. Final Grade- B-
Favorite Quote:
I’m a huge fan of Eliosa James and from the moment I read the blurb for the first book in her newest series, I knew I absolutely had to put it on my TBR list.
Lord Alaric is the historical literary equivalent to the modern-day reality star. He has unknowingly acquired a huge fan base through his travel and adventure novels that consists mainly of young women dazzled by his good looks and eligible bachelor status. The only woman who is not impressed by the famous Lord Wilde is the one woman to fascinates him.
Miss Willa Ffynche lost her adventure seeking parents at a young age and has no desire to fall in love, much less wed, a man who is constantly in the public eye. She’s coming off of a successful debut season and has already turned down fourteen marriage proposals. Alaric is even more handsome than she imagined, and doesn’t have either an overinflated ego or the need to revel in his adoring fans. Nevertheless, she is determined never to be one of his many, many admirers.
I enjoyed this book quite a bit! It was a fun, humorous, easy read. Alaric is more bothered by his fame than anything, and has zero desire to be the star in so many fantasies. As soon as he sets foot back home he is bombarded by gossip and adoration and talk of a ridiculous play written by an anonymous author based on events that never happened. Then he meets Willa and is intrigued by her seeming indifference to him and his reputation. Over the course of the house party celebrating his brother’s engagement, Alaric takes every opportunity to spend as much time with Willa as possible.
Their relationship starts slowly, very slowly. Morphing from her annoyance at his attention into almost a friendship into a lovely relationship. They have tremendous chemistry almost from the first moment they appear on page together. My only complaint about this romance would be how slow it was to build. I KNOW, I KNOW, this isn’t something I would normally gripe about, but I think because this was such a laid back, easy romance I kind of wish there had been a bit more steaminess between this couple. At times I was more intrigued by what was going on behind the scenes with Alaric’s brother North and his fiancé Diana, than I was by the main couple. Then there was the drama between Alaric’s best friend Parth and Willa’s friend Lavinia. I ate that drama up with a spoon. Could there be a enemies to lovers book in this series on the horizon? I hope so.
The second book in The Wildes of Lindow Castle series, Too Wilde to Wed, comes out in July of next year and I am already looking forward to its release. This is North and Diana’s story and Ms. James has outdone herself setting up what is sure to be an angsty, emotional read. Final Grade- B-
Favorite Quote:
“This is very improper,” Willa gasped sometime later.
“I love impropriety with you,” he whispered.
Libby/audio
I did enjoy this. Im very invested in Norths story now. Im not sure how i feel about the epilogue. But the rest of the story was pretty good, in spite of the fact that i really dislike wigs, and heels. *shivers-ew. Just no.
The whole gag of Alarics siblings posting his fan posters all over the house was hilarious. The heartthrob status and fan obsession was pretty terrifying, really.
Im not sure the whole Skunk pet thing was actually feasible, but whatever, I’m happy that Willa finally got a pet, and it was nice to see Alaric have a good attitude towards animals.
It was also nice to see him heal from his grief and his interactions with North, though honestly, i wish he had helped him a lot more, because frankly North has some serious issues. However, i expect his book will tackle that in more detail, i just hope he doesn’t die first.
I did find the sheer number of characters focused on in the story from the beginning a bit confusing, and it was really hard to figure out who i should be focused on, but i can also appreciate the friendships the characters have with each other.
Lavinia and Parth sniping at each other was beyond childish and annoying (especially Lavinia) but it’s obvious they are a love match for a future book, and i will probably eat it up(I’ve actually read it already-but out of order, so w/e) but in this book, its annoying.
As for Diana, and North, well I’m intrigued, but i don’t think Diana handled the situation very well, and I’ve already said how entirely focused on the wrong things North is. And don’t get me started on his fashion choices… but that final chapter-uh, he just left?
Anyway, overall i enjoyed this, and will continue with the series.
I did enjoy this. Im very invested in Norths story now. Im not sure how i feel about the epilogue. But the rest of the story was pretty good, in spite of the fact that i really dislike wigs, and heels. *shivers-ew. Just no.
The whole gag of Alarics siblings posting his fan posters all over the house was hilarious. The heartthrob status and fan obsession was pretty terrifying, really.
Im not sure the whole Skunk pet thing was actually feasible, but whatever, I’m happy that Willa finally got a pet, and it was nice to see Alaric have a good attitude towards animals.
It was also nice to see him heal from his grief and his interactions with North, though honestly, i wish he had helped him a lot more, because frankly North has some serious issues. However, i expect his book will tackle that in more detail, i just hope he doesn’t die first.
I did find the sheer number of characters focused on in the story from the beginning a bit confusing, and it was really hard to figure out who i should be focused on, but i can also appreciate the friendships the characters have with each other.
Lavinia and Parth sniping at each other was beyond childish and annoying (especially Lavinia) but it’s obvious they are a love match for a future book, and i will probably eat it up(I’ve actually read it already-but out of order, so w/e) but in this book, its annoying.
As for Diana, and North, well I’m intrigued, but i don’t think Diana handled the situation very well, and I’ve already said how entirely focused on the wrong things North is. And don’t get me started on his fashion choices… but that final chapter-uh, he just left?
Anyway, overall i enjoyed this, and will continue with the series.