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berls's review
4.0
I loved this book and, were it not for the beginning, would be giving it 5 stars. My only complaint was the way the pregnancy happened - it was just a wee-bit too much for me. I loved the characters and especially the mother-in-law. FUll review will be on blog eventually :)
mellymel35's review against another edition
5.0
also quite good for the genre. Check this author out!
loverofromance's review against another edition
4.0
This review was originally posted on Addicted To Romance
I just flew through this beautiful book pretty quickly, and quite frankly way faster than I thought I could even read...yep that is how much I truly enjoyed this book. I really have no idea why I waited so long to read this one, but I am so glad that I decided to grab this one up from the library because it was definitely worth it. Our wonderful story begins with our heroine who is a maid in a Duke's home. Lorna isn't your typical maid though. She was a gentleman's daughter, but when her father died, she had to become a maid. And when a masqued ball occurs, she decides to dress up as a mysterious lady of the Ton, to catch the attention of the Duke. Lorna is drawn to him, just like every female is. But on this mysterious night she catches his attention and curiousity, and they share a night of lovemaking and passion. Alex, the Duke of Kinross, doesn't recognize Lorna as his mysterious lady. Now time has passed over six month, and Lorna is heavily pregnant with Alex's child. And when Alex and his mother learn of this development, Alex seeks out Lorna to see that she and his child are taken care of.
I honestly didn't see the accidental pregancy angle happening from the beginning, but I honestly felt like it just fit for this story. I did like that Lorna wanted to attempt to take care of the situation on her own, yet at the same time I felt she needed to be honest with Alex. He deserved to know that he was going to be a father. Especially when she is barely making enough to get by, let alone raise a child. Both Alex and Lorna are very stubborn in many ways so their relationship is a bit rocky while they work through kinks. But it was fun seeing them work through these rocky slopes and find the smooth ride down...eventually. Now I will say that Alex's mother was enchanting, I adored every bit of her character, but most especially in the wonderful way she is so accepting of Lorna.
What also added a bit more edge to the story, was the mysterious danger element. But I will say this portion of the story was slightly predictable but still added some dynamics to the story. The writing however, was superb. The author just pulled me so quickly into this book and I didn't put it down until I read it. When I can read a book in one sitting, it should tell you how much I truly enjoyed picking up this book. There is something that this author does more for a romance than others do, and she keeps this genre alive for me. This story was sexy, emotional, dramatic and romantic. A ENDEARING PAGE TURNER
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I just flew through this beautiful book pretty quickly, and quite frankly way faster than I thought I could even read...yep that is how much I truly enjoyed this book. I really have no idea why I waited so long to read this one, but I am so glad that I decided to grab this one up from the library because it was definitely worth it. Our wonderful story begins with our heroine who is a maid in a Duke's home. Lorna isn't your typical maid though. She was a gentleman's daughter, but when her father died, she had to become a maid. And when a masqued ball occurs, she decides to dress up as a mysterious lady of the Ton, to catch the attention of the Duke. Lorna is drawn to him, just like every female is. But on this mysterious night she catches his attention and curiousity, and they share a night of lovemaking and passion. Alex, the Duke of Kinross, doesn't recognize Lorna as his mysterious lady. Now time has passed over six month, and Lorna is heavily pregnant with Alex's child. And when Alex and his mother learn of this development, Alex seeks out Lorna to see that she and his child are taken care of.
I honestly didn't see the accidental pregancy angle happening from the beginning, but I honestly felt like it just fit for this story. I did like that Lorna wanted to attempt to take care of the situation on her own, yet at the same time I felt she needed to be honest with Alex. He deserved to know that he was going to be a father. Especially when she is barely making enough to get by, let alone raise a child. Both Alex and Lorna are very stubborn in many ways so their relationship is a bit rocky while they work through kinks. But it was fun seeing them work through these rocky slopes and find the smooth ride down...eventually. Now I will say that Alex's mother was enchanting, I adored every bit of her character, but most especially in the wonderful way she is so accepting of Lorna.
What also added a bit more edge to the story, was the mysterious danger element. But I will say this portion of the story was slightly predictable but still added some dynamics to the story. The writing however, was superb. The author just pulled me so quickly into this book and I didn't put it down until I read it. When I can read a book in one sitting, it should tell you how much I truly enjoyed picking up this book. There is something that this author does more for a romance than others do, and she keeps this genre alive for me. This story was sexy, emotional, dramatic and romantic. A ENDEARING PAGE TURNER
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shinysue's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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
4.25
These two had a really good connection, a bit of a grumpy sunshine, and he's a bit socially clueless. A relatively low angst book, given how many terrible things happen. I loved the mother, she was the best parental figure, lots of info, always wanting what's best. The first half of the book was a solid 5 stars, though the second half felt a bit less developed, a bit more reliant on plot to drive the readers interest.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Child death and Death
spines's review against another edition
3.0
fun sweet romance with surprisingly good chemistry between the leads. side characters were charming and fun, though the antagonist was absolutely exhausting in how cliche she was.
ajenkins979's review against another edition
5.0
For me, I have mixed feelings about this book. I loved parts and I was also bored during parts.
However, it was a book I wanted to keep reading, it sucked you in. You wanted to know what was going to happen, even during the uninteresting parts.
And, there is a lot going on in this book.
I do think that there is quite a bit of extra details that aren't exactly necessary, as I feel happens in many historical romance books.
*I received my copy from Edelweiss for review.
However, it was a book I wanted to keep reading, it sucked you in. You wanted to know what was going to happen, even during the uninteresting parts.
And, there is a lot going on in this book.
I do think that there is quite a bit of extra details that aren't exactly necessary, as I feel happens in many historical romance books.
*I received my copy from Edelweiss for review.
keyapaha16's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
circe813's review against another edition
3.0
Good use of setting and world building made the infuriating lack of communication between the characters more understandable. The author does a great job with atmosphere.