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ruth's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kathydavie's review against another edition
4.0
Fourth in the Bedwyn Saga historical romance series set in the Regency England of 1815 and revolving around the Bedwyn siblings.
My Take
It's a tale of revenge and how it can backfire. Hmmm, I wonder if there is meant to be a parallel between Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo, and Gervase's situation?
I do like Lady Morgan for her insistence on wanting love, no matter what people may say. Of course, it does help that her brother is a duke, and people are more likely to simply tut-tut.
Balogh tortures us with the back-and-forth of love and betrayal as well as the torturous worry about loved ones in battle.
The Story
It might have been another life, that frivolous, yet boring round of parties and balls, picnics and dinners as Lady Morgan assists in caring for the wounded from the ongoing battle between Wellington and Napoleon. Making this madhouse even more frightening is that her brother, Alleyne, has been lost somewhere on the battlefield. The only bright spot is the support provided by the Earl of Rosthorn. A support he is quite willing to exploit, fanning the rumors of Morgan's ruin.
Revenge will be sweet.
The Characters
Lady Morgan Bedwyn is the youngest of the Bedwyn siblings but certainly not the least as she is strong in character and firm in her resolve to marry for love.
Gervase Ashford, Earl of Rosthorn, has revenge in his soul. A deep-seated desire to hurt Wulfric Bedwyn, Duke of Bewcastle, for the wrong done him nine years ago. A wrong that saw Gervase exiled from his home, Windrush Grange, and his country. Henrietta is a poor relation taken in and treated as one of the Ashford family.
Lady Marianne Bonner was the unwitting Wulfric's partner all those years ago that resulted in the banishment of her childhood friend, Gervase.
Captain Lord Gordon is in love with the idea of being married to Morgan. An attachment approved by his parents, the Earl and Countess of Caddick, and his sister, Lady Rosamund Havelock. Approved until the countess' demands are thwarted that is.
The Cover and Title
Ooh, shiny. The cover has a very metallic blue background with an embossed wallpaper effect composed of scrolls and what appears to be a filgreed hatpin. The title is a bit understated in how Morgan reacts to Gervase's flirtation, for the Lady Morgan is more than Slightly Tempted.
My Take
It's a tale of revenge and how it can backfire. Hmmm, I wonder if there is meant to be a parallel between Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo, and Gervase's situation?
I do like Lady Morgan for her insistence on wanting love, no matter what people may say. Of course, it does help that her brother is a duke, and people are more likely to simply tut-tut.
Balogh tortures us with the back-and-forth of love and betrayal as well as the torturous worry about loved ones in battle.
The Story
It might have been another life, that frivolous, yet boring round of parties and balls, picnics and dinners as Lady Morgan assists in caring for the wounded from the ongoing battle between Wellington and Napoleon. Making this madhouse even more frightening is that her brother, Alleyne, has been lost somewhere on the battlefield. The only bright spot is the support provided by the Earl of Rosthorn. A support he is quite willing to exploit, fanning the rumors of Morgan's ruin.
Revenge will be sweet.
The Characters
Lady Morgan Bedwyn is the youngest of the Bedwyn siblings but certainly not the least as she is strong in character and firm in her resolve to marry for love.
Gervase Ashford, Earl of Rosthorn, has revenge in his soul. A deep-seated desire to hurt Wulfric Bedwyn, Duke of Bewcastle, for the wrong done him nine years ago. A wrong that saw Gervase exiled from his home, Windrush Grange, and his country. Henrietta is a poor relation taken in and treated as one of the Ashford family.
Lady Marianne Bonner was the unwitting Wulfric's partner all those years ago that resulted in the banishment of her childhood friend, Gervase.
Captain Lord Gordon is in love with the idea of being married to Morgan. An attachment approved by his parents, the Earl and Countess of Caddick, and his sister, Lady Rosamund Havelock. Approved until the countess' demands are thwarted that is.
The Cover and Title
Ooh, shiny. The cover has a very metallic blue background with an embossed wallpaper effect composed of scrolls and what appears to be a filgreed hatpin. The title is a bit understated in how Morgan reacts to Gervase's flirtation, for the Lady Morgan is more than Slightly Tempted.
mk_meow's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
3.0
1.5🌶️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, War, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Sexual content and Gaslighting
Minor: Death of parent
shamaeem's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kaoticfabel's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
sm_almon's review against another edition
emotional
sad
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
4.0
This was an interesting romance; it's been a while since I read a romance which is quite so full of sadness as this is.
Gervase and Morgan are a fascinating pair, and it was interesting to seehow far down the road of ruining Morgan's reputation he was willing to go, even though he was transparently falling in love with her . As well, even though I was positive Alleyne wasn't actually dead, which seems to be the case given the glimpse we get of a mystery man at the end of this book , it was nonetheless an emotional book to read.
Gervase and Morgan are a fascinating pair, and it was interesting to see
sofia_santana's review
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
katielauramc's review against another edition
lighthearted
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? No
3.75
devilbunny6's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: War, Grief, and Death
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
katdid's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It seems this book is one of the less popular in the series but the first act is a banger! I expected the usual London debut season for Morgan but instead she's in Brussels and at Lady Richmond's ball on the eve of Waterloo. And getting sized up by a rake with a grudge, obvs. I didn't even hate it when the action moved back to England and became way more sedate. I was really interested to find out how Morgan would get herself out of the corner she'd backed herself into re. making Gervase love her and then intending to abandon the betrothal when she herself was in love with him and wanted to marry him -- I thought Balogh tied that in really well with Gervase's forgiveness of Marianne and Henrietta and his father, putting the past behind and moving on, taking a leap of faith, etc. Gervase himself I wasn't super into for whatever reason; I thought he was at his best in Brussels when organising the medics and searching for Alleyne.
Content Warnings
Minor: War