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This isn't a perfect book by any means, but it is the first book in awhile that I've had a hard time putting down. I was racing to see Miranda find her Happily Ever After. She deserved every bit of it. I loved the character of Miranda Cheevers and her unrequited love for Turner. I loved her journal entries. I loved seeing how Turner's words were a lifeline to her, helping her to see her beauty and intrinsic worth in a world that didn't value her particular brand of beauty. She was delightful in every way.
I really liked Turner too ... for the most part. I got why he had a hard time with telling Miranda that he loved her. I got it. Sort of. To a point. His first wife treated him abominably, and it would make sense that he would be a bit gun shy when it came to throwing his heart into the love arena. I loved seeing the gradual way that he went from viewing Miranda as a child or just his little sister's friend into viewing her as a beautiful and desirable woman. I loved his banter with Miranda and the way that she had of bringing out the good in him. But after a bit his reluctance to tell Miranda that he loved her got EXTREMELY tedious. When the marriage is over and done and there is still almost half the book left to read I saw that I was going to be reading seven chapters of him dithering about his feelings for her. It was not all that exciting. It was obvious that he was in love. Everything he said or did or thought pointed that out. But he wouldn't say it! Just say it, you dolt! He was so blind, and it seriously made me want to give this only four stars because I was so annoyed with him.
But ...
The payoff moment was lovely. It gave me all sorts of sunshine in my heart to see the moment when he recognized how stupid he had been and how he truly felt for his wife. Simply lovely. Every little girl who falls in love dreams of this sort of HEA, I think.
Double dose of kudos to Turner's sister, Olivia, and his mother. They were great side characters in this one.
This book has sat on my kindle for several years, and I have never felt the need to read it despite my great love for Julia Quinn as a writer of historicals. I wish I had started it sooner. It was a lovely story that I will probably revisit sometime in the future. Five stars. It was amazing!
I really liked Turner too ... for the most part. I got why he had a hard time with telling Miranda that he loved her. I got it. Sort of. To a point. His first wife treated him abominably, and it would make sense that he would be a bit gun shy when it came to throwing his heart into the love arena. I loved seeing the gradual way that he went from viewing Miranda as a child or just his little sister's friend into viewing her as a beautiful and desirable woman. I loved his banter with Miranda and the way that she had of bringing out the good in him. But after a bit his reluctance to tell Miranda that he loved her got EXTREMELY tedious. When the marriage is over and done and there is still almost half the book left to read I saw that I was going to be reading seven chapters of him dithering about his feelings for her. It was not all that exciting. It was obvious that he was in love. Everything he said or did or thought pointed that out. But he wouldn't say it! Just say it, you dolt! He was so blind, and it seriously made me want to give this only four stars because I was so annoyed with him.
But ...
The payoff moment was lovely. It gave me all sorts of sunshine in my heart to see the moment when he recognized how stupid he had been and how he truly felt for his wife. Simply lovely. Every little girl who falls in love dreams of this sort of HEA, I think.
Double dose of kudos to Turner's sister, Olivia, and his mother. They were great side characters in this one.
This book has sat on my kindle for several years, and I have never felt the need to read it despite my great love for Julia Quinn as a writer of historicals. I wish I had started it sooner. It was a lovely story that I will probably revisit sometime in the future. Five stars. It was amazing!
I could not stand Turner and I dont know how Miranda loved him so much besides just the fact he’s hot. Because Miranda was amazing, love that feminist regency girlie, and Turner is the absolute worst. Hes sexist, was a terrible husband and friend, gas lite her to no end, and was just generally an entitled asshole.
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Miscarriage, Blood, Death of parent, Pregnancy
This is one of those books where I enjoyed some parts and really disliked others. Both characters had their annoying characteristics that were frustrating sometimes and the climax seemed a little rushed. The main characters arguments and witty comments were quite entertaining, but there was a lot of unneeded drama which made my opinion of them fall (especially the hero, who at many times didn't seem like much of a hero). But, the author's writing might make me interested in trying another book.
Julia Quinn schreibt großartige Romane und schafft es immer wieder einen in ihren Bann zu ziehen. Auch dieser Teil war genauso genial und atemberaubend wie ihre vorherigen Teile.
Nur zu empfehlen!!!
Nur zu empfehlen!!!
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
I had some major issues with the hero of this book. Turner was a bully, and not only that, he was fond of physically restraining women to get his point across. Miranda was not a character I could connect with, and the plot line was a mass of cliches. The ending really dragged on, yet somehow felt rushed, if that makes sense.
I also hate cutesy nicknames - why did turner persist in calling Miranda "puss?"
The only saving grace for me was Olivia, who I quite liked. I will stick with Quinn's other series.
I also hate cutesy nicknames - why did turner persist in calling Miranda "puss?"
The only saving grace for me was Olivia, who I quite liked. I will stick with Quinn's other series.
Probably more like 3.5 since I got involved enough to tear up. I also enjoyed sniping. However, I like a lighter more humorous tone to my romance.