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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
4 stars for story
5 stars for narration by Kate Reading
I might have listened to this too soon after listening to Scandal Wears Satin, because Leonie started to sound like Sophy, and Simon had too many thoughts in common with Harry. However, that is minor, and I still loved the banter and interaction between the leads as well as side plot of Leonie helping Gladys come into her own. And I enjoyed Snowden the poet! This is another entertaining and well-written addition to the series.
I love how Kate Reading was able to retain the distinctive voices of previous characters, such as Marceline's rich alto.
5 stars for narration by Kate Reading
I might have listened to this too soon after listening to Scandal Wears Satin, because Leonie started to sound like Sophy, and Simon had too many thoughts in common with Harry.
Spoiler
Due to being French and dressmakers, both Harry and Simon think the ladies are more experienced than they actually are, and they both are just wanting short affairs. The language used was very similar, as were the internal monologues.I love how Kate Reading was able to retain the distinctive voices of previous characters, such as Marceline's rich alto.
Not as good as the first two, but still a good romance. I found the hero a bit unknowable at the beginning - I couldn't get a grasp on his personality or motivation. But I loved their interactions once it got going, and the heroine's attachment to her dressmaking store and worries about how it was changing now that her sisters were married felt very real.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Didn't super love either protagonist, and I normally dislike conflicts that pit the heroine's capability against the hero's presumed knowledge of her capability, no matter how flirty. However, when the hero's actions directly lead to the harm of the heroine's business and reputation, he *gets* it and grovels appropriately. Part of the conflict has been that he doesn't understand what her business and reputation mean to her, and it would be easy to have him feel bad for upsetting her but still not get it, but he does. He might not atone/grovel as much as I would prefer, but his thunderclap realization of just how badly she has been hurt, how his actions led to that, and *why* she was hurt was rather satisfying.
I'm reading these out of order, just grabbed this one on a whim at the library. The cover bears no resemblance to the heroine, again, I don't understand how hard this is for the publishing houses? She looks like she just spent 3 weeks in Cabo, but anyway.
The heroine is no-nonsense, serious, and putting people in their place left and right. She's the perfect foil for Simon the suave, who thinks he can woo and charm his way through anything. I love their banter which is there from practically page 1.
An odd coincidence was I just read a book that featured the Botticelli Mars and Venus (I believe it was Julie Anne Long's What I Did For A Duke), also being a prominent part of the story and also being gifted/won by the heroine at the end. Truly strange but it works well in this story as well.
I LOVED Simon. Intelligent, funny, caring, but also carrying her around, picking her up, setting her down, and basically being a caveman about things *sigh* His instalove was adorable and kept me going all through the book. Perfect amount of romance and backstory, never bored with extraneous plot points, the focus was mostly on the love.
As a lover of historical fashion, this book hit a home run as well. I was loving all the vivid descriptions of the fabrics, accents, and fripperies, bring it on! I just sigh/swooned through most of this sweet book. There isn't any angst, torment, or years-long old wounds that keep the characters making stupid decisions, it's prettily done and tied with a bow. In times like this, I love a good soft place to land, and this book was one.
The heroine is no-nonsense, serious, and putting people in their place left and right. She's the perfect foil for Simon the suave, who thinks he can woo and charm his way through anything. I love their banter which is there from practically page 1.
An odd coincidence was I just read a book that featured the Botticelli Mars and Venus (I believe it was Julie Anne Long's What I Did For A Duke), also being a prominent part of the story and also being gifted/won by the heroine at the end. Truly strange but it works well in this story as well.
I LOVED Simon. Intelligent, funny, caring, but also carrying her around, picking her up, setting her down, and basically being a caveman about things *sigh* His instalove was adorable and kept me going all through the book. Perfect amount of romance and backstory, never bored with extraneous plot points, the focus was mostly on the love.
As a lover of historical fashion, this book hit a home run as well. I was loving all the vivid descriptions of the fabrics, accents, and fripperies, bring it on! I just sigh/swooned through most of this sweet book. There isn't any angst, torment, or years-long old wounds that keep the characters making stupid decisions, it's prettily done and tied with a bow. In times like this, I love a good soft place to land, and this book was one.
I did enjoy this book. I was a little disappointed that the past was not fully developed and shared between the two characters. Her childhood in Paris and his devastating loss of his father.
Originally Posted At Addicted To Romance
3.5 Rating
Leonie along with her two sisters, own and run a dressmaker shop. A shop that is becoming more renown for its unique yet classy style. Leonie, is a businesswoman, and the shop is her top priority. While at a art show, she bumps into the Marquess of Lisburne. Simon, is fascinated with Leonie, and from the moment she bumps into him, he is intrigued by this beautiful dressmaker that has a elegance and grace. Amidst their interaction, Leonie and Simon make a bet about Leonie's current project, making a Lady Gladys (Simon's cousin) into a beauty of the Ton. A passion erupts between Simon and Leonie, and soon Leonie might have to make a difficult choice: the man she loves or the shop she has devoted everything she is to. Will Leonie be able to find her happy ending as her sisters have?
Vixen in Velvet is the third book in the Dressmakers series, and I have been looking to read this book for quite some time. Before reading this, I was really excited to try it out, since I have really enjoyed the previous books by this author. However I felt myself a little disappointed with this one. The beginning of the story was engaging and flirty and fun, and then about halfway I started to lose interest in the story. I don't know if it was the book itself or me, but I had a little hardship sticking with the story. I felt like the story just deflated a bit and it took me longer to read this than it normally would.
There were some things that I did enjoy about the story. I really like the instant spark between Leonie and Simon. It really moved the story along in the beginning, and engages the reader and pulls you in. Leonie and Simon are a solid match for each other. Simon isn't your average Marquess. From the start we see his genuine affection for Leonie, and he isn't your run of a mill rake. From the start, we see how even though he would love to have Leonie in his bed, that he has honor. I loved how he is with Leonie and her work. We see some small involvement from the two sisters, but not very much since both of them are settled and married now. This story is a bit sad at times, we see how much Leonie is putting in to the store, and the only sister running it. I loved Leonie, her strength and stubbornness and tenacity to get work done. She was very easy to relate with. The plot was solid and steady but I felt like the emotional connection was a bit off in the later half. I think if it had been the same level as the beginning of the story, it would have been more fun. It does have its moment, and there are quite a few scenes full of wit and playfulness.
Overall a enjoyable regency romance, with scenes to make you laugh, and a slow and steady romance that is guaranteed to give you that lighthearted feeling. Entertaining and delightful!!!
3.5 Rating
Leonie along with her two sisters, own and run a dressmaker shop. A shop that is becoming more renown for its unique yet classy style. Leonie, is a businesswoman, and the shop is her top priority. While at a art show, she bumps into the Marquess of Lisburne. Simon, is fascinated with Leonie, and from the moment she bumps into him, he is intrigued by this beautiful dressmaker that has a elegance and grace. Amidst their interaction, Leonie and Simon make a bet about Leonie's current project, making a Lady Gladys (Simon's cousin) into a beauty of the Ton. A passion erupts between Simon and Leonie, and soon Leonie might have to make a difficult choice: the man she loves or the shop she has devoted everything she is to. Will Leonie be able to find her happy ending as her sisters have?
Vixen in Velvet is the third book in the Dressmakers series, and I have been looking to read this book for quite some time. Before reading this, I was really excited to try it out, since I have really enjoyed the previous books by this author. However I felt myself a little disappointed with this one. The beginning of the story was engaging and flirty and fun, and then about halfway I started to lose interest in the story. I don't know if it was the book itself or me, but I had a little hardship sticking with the story. I felt like the story just deflated a bit and it took me longer to read this than it normally would.
There were some things that I did enjoy about the story. I really like the instant spark between Leonie and Simon. It really moved the story along in the beginning, and engages the reader and pulls you in. Leonie and Simon are a solid match for each other. Simon isn't your average Marquess. From the start we see his genuine affection for Leonie, and he isn't your run of a mill rake. From the start, we see how even though he would love to have Leonie in his bed, that he has honor. I loved how he is with Leonie and her work. We see some small involvement from the two sisters, but not very much since both of them are settled and married now. This story is a bit sad at times, we see how much Leonie is putting in to the store, and the only sister running it. I loved Leonie, her strength and stubbornness and tenacity to get work done. She was very easy to relate with. The plot was solid and steady but I felt like the emotional connection was a bit off in the later half. I think if it had been the same level as the beginning of the story, it would have been more fun. It does have its moment, and there are quite a few scenes full of wit and playfulness.
Overall a enjoyable regency romance, with scenes to make you laugh, and a slow and steady romance that is guaranteed to give you that lighthearted feeling. Entertaining and delightful!!!
I am obsessed with this series. Chase’s writing, characterization and dialogue are divine.
lighthearted
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No