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3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
This was a pretty slow start to the series, I found that not much of a storyline other than the two main characters butting heads and creating tension with each other. It all happens at a house party in the country and seems to go on forever.
Hoping the second in the series has more depth to the story and sub plots with other characters.
Hoping the second in the series has more depth to the story and sub plots with other characters.
I found this…………….quite tiresome. the rating is probably a bit low because I was just so exasperated by the end. sometimes a book with no real conflict can be fun if the characters are engaging, but that was NOT the case here!
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Cute! Can’t go wrong with an OG Harlequin Queen like Eloisa James.
Love this family and can't wait for the 3rd one to come out!
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A great read but missing the spark that lets me know it’s a new all time fav. I love how James works to set up book 2 here, giving us hints.
This is a cute little historical romance romp, with a much sought after Lord who returned to English, unaware of his fame due to a popular play about his adventures abroad. He becomes besotted by the only woman in English who hasn't either seen the play or read his memoirs about his adventures. Reading, what a bore.
I liked the main pair, was confused by the large cast of others, and adored the pet skunk he gave her, Sweetpea. Almost made me want a pet skunk. Almost.
The side-plot about his many admirers was interesting, as was the discussions of the hazards of the bogs. Don't look for depth here, but it was a fun light read.
I liked the main pair, was confused by the large cast of others, and adored the pet skunk he gave her, Sweetpea. Almost made me want a pet skunk. Almost.
The side-plot about his many admirers was interesting, as was the discussions of the hazards of the bogs. Don't look for depth here, but it was a fun light read.
emotional
funny
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
slow-paced
Very fun historical.
Heroine Willa is a beauty, with multiple marriage proposals in her first Season. She and her best friend have determined to present themselves as perfect catches on the Marriage mart, while keeping their intellect, humour and general sassiness under wraps until they meet their perfect match. Willa is studious, methodical and logical but also has a cheeky sense of humour when in the presence of her dearest companions.
Lord Alaric Wilde is the son of a Duke. He's spent the last few years travelling the world and documenting his adventures. He returns home to celebrate his elder brother's betrothal completely unaware that his books have made him quite the celebrity back in England, especially since the opening of "Wilde in Love", a play inspired by his life. He's the equivalent of a modern-day teen idol, with all the ladies clamouring to see him and copies of his picture are sold everywhere.
Willa and Alaric meet at the Duke's estate during a house party. She is unimpressed by Lord Wilde's popularity, despite being charmed by the man himself. She can see he's a great person despite the circus surrounding his alter-ego. Alaric is drawn to Willa partly by her beauty, but also because she is interesting and clearly there's more to her than the perfect persona she displays for society. Also, she's the only one who seems immune to the madness surrounding him.
The two MC's get to know each other in an organic way that didn't feel forced. It was a sweet romance with the hero falling first. The secondary characters are great and I would definitely like to read more books from this series to see what happens next.
This book contains descriptive love scenes.
Heroine Willa is a beauty, with multiple marriage proposals in her first Season. She and her best friend have determined to present themselves as perfect catches on the Marriage mart, while keeping their intellect, humour and general sassiness under wraps until they meet their perfect match. Willa is studious, methodical and logical but also has a cheeky sense of humour when in the presence of her dearest companions.
Lord Alaric Wilde is the son of a Duke. He's spent the last few years travelling the world and documenting his adventures. He returns home to celebrate his elder brother's betrothal completely unaware that his books have made him quite the celebrity back in England, especially since the opening of "Wilde in Love", a play inspired by his life. He's the equivalent of a modern-day teen idol, with all the ladies clamouring to see him and copies of his picture are sold everywhere.
Willa and Alaric meet at the Duke's estate during a house party. She is unimpressed by Lord Wilde's popularity, despite being charmed by the man himself. She can see he's a great person despite the circus surrounding his alter-ego. Alaric is drawn to Willa partly by her beauty, but also because she is interesting and clearly there's more to her than the perfect persona she displays for society. Also, she's the only one who seems immune to the madness surrounding him.
The two MC's get to know each other in an organic way that didn't feel forced. It was a sweet romance with the hero falling first. The secondary characters are great and I would definitely like to read more books from this series to see what happens next.
This book contains descriptive love scenes.
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The first in the Wilde series (not counting the prequel novella). It also sets up the stories of North and Parth.
This has elements of the marriage of convenience trope, with a fake betrothal.
Alaric has returned to England as a famous author, with legions of besotted fans - but they love the fictionalized version of him from a play he didn’t write. Meanwhile Willa was never interested in his books or his fandom. Alaric is immediately drawn to the one woman who isn’t interested in him.
Alaric keeps finding ways for them to spend time together so they can learn their true selves - not the fiction version of him or the socially acceptable version of her. But Willa does not want to be another territory he conquers before moving on, nor she want all the attention that follows him.
Their chemistry works well but the plot points bringing them together become absurd. It does not make sense that she would go along with a fake betrothal, when we clearly see in Diana’s sub-story how detrimental it is to break off an engagement. The conflict that happens after the bog is ridiculous and unnecessary.
Alaric’s whole story progression is the adventurer finally being ready to set down roots at home, and then the epilogue just wipes that out.
Full spice scene in chapter 28.
This has elements of the marriage of convenience trope, with a fake betrothal.
Alaric has returned to England as a famous author, with legions of besotted fans - but they love the fictionalized version of him from a play he didn’t write. Meanwhile Willa was never interested in his books or his fandom. Alaric is immediately drawn to the one woman who isn’t interested in him.
Alaric keeps finding ways for them to spend time together so they can learn their true selves - not the fiction version of him or the socially acceptable version of her. But Willa does not want to be another territory he conquers before moving on, nor she want all the attention that follows him.
Their chemistry works well but the plot points bringing them together become absurd. It does not make sense that she would go along with a fake betrothal, when we clearly see in Diana’s sub-story how detrimental it is to break off an engagement. The conflict that happens after the bog is ridiculous and unnecessary.
Alaric’s whole story progression is the adventurer finally being ready to set down roots at home, and then the epilogue just wipes that out.
Full spice scene in chapter 28.