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kathydavie's review
2.0
Yes, the title is quite accurate as this tale is about a woman faking being a notorious lord’s mistress while he’s in the country---well, she thinks the Earl of Masters is dead by his blackmailer’s hands and that it won’t matter what she’s up to. Her purpose in pursuing this course is to find out who is blackmailing her widowed aunt; Iphiginia Bright believes that it can only be the men who know both the late Lord Guthrie and Marcus Cloud, Earl of Masters.
Unfortunately for Iphiginia, Masters is not dead and, when he learns of Iphiginia’s activities, comes back to town to confront her at the Fenwicks’ ball. He quickly finds himself both physically and intellectually attracted to the widow Bright and agrees to allow her masquerade to continue, only, he doesn’t intend for it to be a masquerade any longer.
It didn’t take long for me to remember why I don’t like Quick. Yes, she does tell an interesting tale if only she would take into account the culture and manners of the time period in which she writes. I find that this lack of attention is very irritating and takes away from my enjoyment.
I did enjoy the fanciful cover with its Cinderella-like coach of white and gold.
Unfortunately for Iphiginia, Masters is not dead and, when he learns of Iphiginia’s activities, comes back to town to confront her at the Fenwicks’ ball. He quickly finds himself both physically and intellectually attracted to the widow Bright and agrees to allow her masquerade to continue, only, he doesn’t intend for it to be a masquerade any longer.
It didn’t take long for me to remember why I don’t like Quick. Yes, she does tell an interesting tale if only she would take into account the culture and manners of the time period in which she writes. I find that this lack of attention is very irritating and takes away from my enjoyment.
I did enjoy the fanciful cover with its Cinderella-like coach of white and gold.
meganh123's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
poppymonster's review
4.0
This was such a refreshing take on sexual freedom in a HR. The underlying mystery and blackmail plot was odd, but I thought for what it was the characters were written well. I enjoyed the sexual awareness the FMC had despite being a virgin. The MMC was annoying at times, but shaped up decently by the end of the book.
Spice: 3/5
Trigger Warnings: attempted SA, blackmail, murder, peril scenario, reference to SA of side character
Spice: 3/5
Trigger Warnings: attempted SA, blackmail, murder, peril scenario, reference to SA of side character
erinla42's review
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
lovesick_1212's review
adventurous
mysterious
slow-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
3.0
carol_huff's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
loved this so so much!! one of my new favorites.
the highlights to me were the humor and the couple.
loved marcus and iphiginia as characters and together as a couple.
loved their quables and how perfect they were for each other. their were true equals and partners. they understood and trusted each other.
the plot was original and very fast paced. I was smiling and giggling throughout the whole book.
the highlights to me were the humor and the couple.
loved marcus and iphiginia as characters and together as a couple.
loved their quables and how perfect they were for each other. their were true equals and partners. they understood and trusted each other.
the plot was original and very fast paced. I was smiling and giggling throughout the whole book.