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potaciousjamie's review
5.0
A perfect novella! I loved getting Mary's story in this! She was kind of an enigma in the series, and I never really felt like I knew her that well. It was great to get her perspective, and I love her relationship with Robert! Absolutely adorable!
jnak's review against another edition
4.0
Sweet clean regency novella
Sweet clean regency novella. I am really excited to see what this new author writes next! I am enjoying the Dalton family books so far!
Sweet clean regency novella. I am really excited to see what this new author writes next! I am enjoying the Dalton family books so far!
lonelyfangirlirl's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
leslie_books_and_socks_rock's review
4.0
Mary, daughter of a duke, isn't a fainting debutante. After heartache from her first season four years ago, she can spot a suitor out for her money and position a mile away. All she wants is to be loved for who she is, never mind who her father is.
At a ball, which she detests, she feels as though she's being watched and her friend tells her the pair of eyes belong to Lord Hatley. His surprise into society has rumors and questions floating on air.
The next time she see him, he has the audacity to insult her! Instead of anger, she's curious. This is a sweet novella. I loved with Mary and Robert were together. I gave it a 4 star only because the Andrew thing didn't feel like a hook to question how it would end.
At a ball, which she detests, she feels as though she's being watched and her friend tells her the pair of eyes belong to Lord Hatley. His surprise into society has rumors and questions floating on air.
The next time she see him, he has the audacity to insult her! Instead of anger, she's curious. This is a sweet novella. I loved with Mary and Robert were together. I gave it a 4 star only because the Andrew thing didn't feel like a hook to question how it would end.
readerturnedwriter's review
4.0
This was a fun, short read. I wish it had been a full novel, rather than a novella, because there were many parts that didn't feel fleshed out enough, or parts where we were told certain things (like, that the love interest is reserved with everyone he doesn't know well) but weren't really shown.
Overall, though, it was enjoyable to read and I'm excited to try a full novel by this author.
Overall, though, it was enjoyable to read and I'm excited to try a full novel by this author.
jamiegc's review
4.0
Short and sweet story. Mary is the older sister to Carver, in the book To Con a Gentleman.
I love morning people and this quote spoke to me:
“I smiled at the hazy darkness and filled my lungs with the cool morning air. I loved this time of day. It was solemn and peaceful. The countryside made no claims on me. No demands. No ulterior motives. It was simply there to enjoy.”
I love morning people and this quote spoke to me:
“I smiled at the hazy darkness and filled my lungs with the cool morning air. I loved this time of day. It was solemn and peaceful. The countryside made no claims on me. No demands. No ulterior motives. It was simply there to enjoy.”
ink__and__page's review
4.0
A fun and fast read with two strong, intelligent main characters. The main male character definitely rocks the smolder look in several scenes! Makes me think a bit of Flynn Rider mixed with Mr. Darcy with that intense smolder directed intently at the woman who has captured his interest. A sweet, fun romance!