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melg14's review against another edition
4.0
I’m actually a little shocked about how much I enjoyed this book. This was well developed and I thought I was finally immune to "love" being used as an pet name like "come here, love" but I am not! Zachery Webber's voice is smooth and in a British accent that wasn't bad at all I was a goner. Hate the original cover because the model's hairstyle is atrocious lol and I'm pretty sure it's how Simon's hair is supposed to look but I'm going to overlook it and imagine another better looking hairstyle. Simon was sexy and sweet, and Bridget was funny and sweet (though I really could have done without the slut-shaming).
My only problem was the ending:
Here’s how it was used:
During the scene when Simon finally confesses to Bridget that he loves hers they discuss how she has only said "I love you" to Ben and that she feels guilty about loving Simon because she knows that she will probably love Simon more. (Valid reason and relatable for many.) And Simon reflects on not wanting her to compare them but how it is inevitable. THEN the next chapter or two he finds out that Ben was cheating on Bridget for a year when he died.
- Cop out: We as readers who have a neutral opinion on Ben now don't like him because his reasons for cheating and his dumbassery about it are plain pathetic. Not only do we have a new and negative view on him, but so does Bridget. This allows her to love Simon without guilt and stop her from comparing them when it comes to love or whatever, and if she does it's to heighten Simon up since Ben is so low in rank. That's such a cop out for Bridget, and sure, Keeland and Ward had Simon be a total champ when dealing with this whole thing and how he took care of her afterwards, which also got Bridget to fall for him more, but it also furthers my case with the black vs white ideology between the two men.
This book could have easily concluded her delimna with Ben by just reflecting that she would always love been and that her heart was big enough to love another too blah blah type thing, but no.
- Unnecessary drama: Ben wasn't the man Bridget thought she new and that he might have (1%) gotten the mistress pregnant. Therefore, Brendon might have a half-sister and Bridget would have to continuously interact with the home-wrecker.
Sure the drama brought up conversations to further the plot, like Bridget having problems getting pregnant again so she brings it up with Simon, etc.but everything didn't need cheating to be a plot device or cop out. It's annoying and they aren't the only authors that have done this.
Also, I didn't exactly know why they tried so hard for another pregnancy. Like was it necessary?
My only problem was the ending:
Spoiler
the reveal of Ben cheating on Bridget when he died. Not only do I hate when cheating is in a book, I hate it even more when it is used so unnecessarily and as a cop out.Here’s how it was used:
During the scene when Simon finally confesses to Bridget that he loves hers they discuss how she has only said "I love you" to Ben and that she feels guilty about loving Simon because she knows that she will probably love Simon more. (Valid reason and relatable for many.) And Simon reflects on not wanting her to compare them but how it is inevitable. THEN the next chapter or two he finds out that Ben was cheating on Bridget for a year when he died.
- Cop out: We as readers who have a neutral opinion on Ben now don't like him because his reasons for cheating and his dumbassery about it are plain pathetic. Not only do we have a new and negative view on him, but so does Bridget. This allows her to love Simon without guilt and stop her from comparing them when it comes to love or whatever, and if she does it's to heighten Simon up since Ben is so low in rank. That's such a cop out for Bridget, and sure, Keeland and Ward had Simon be a total champ when dealing with this whole thing and how he took care of her afterwards, which also got Bridget to fall for him more, but it also furthers my case with the black vs white ideology between the two men.
This book could have easily concluded her delimna with Ben by just reflecting that she would always love been and that her heart was big enough to love another too blah blah type thing, but no.
- Unnecessary drama: Ben wasn't the man Bridget thought she new and that he might have (1%) gotten the mistress pregnant. Therefore, Brendon might have a half-sister and Bridget would have to continuously interact with the home-wrecker.
Sure the drama brought up conversations to further the plot, like Bridget having problems getting pregnant again so she brings it up with Simon, etc.but everything didn't need cheating to be a plot device or cop out. It's annoying and they aren't the only authors that have done this.
Also, I didn't exactly know why they tried so hard for another pregnancy. Like was it necessary?
bookishblasian's review
5.0
I can't even lie, I love almost all of the Ward/Keeland books. They're my fun, sexy reads that always end up being a little more serious than I expect. As soon as Simon was in the disposition and the lady talked about her accident, I knew EXACTLY what was coming. Also, the beginning and some of the things Simon says (lol no pun intended) are super corny, but I loved the book nonetheless. I saw it in another review, but I agree that having an older woman and a younger guy is pretty new for me! Typically you get the 22-23 year old girl and the guy who's super hot but nearly forty. It was a nice change. I finished this book in under a day... I just loved it! It was such a fun read, but not complete emptiness like other fun reads.
wanderingju's review against another edition
funny
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
2.75
norwayellesea's review
3.0
It always makes me nervous when non-British authors write British protagonists because more often than not they disappoint. Unfortunately, this novel falls into that category.
Whilst I liked both Simon and Bridget, the narrative isn't consistent in its overall appeal. There are some humorous scenes and poignant ones but it's Simon's Britishness that is totally off. There are plenty of overused English words to help validate his nationality but unfortunately, the narrative from Simon's POV is purely American. Therefore as gorgeous as Simon is, his flawed portrayal was too much of a distraction for me:-(
Whilst I liked both Simon and Bridget, the narrative isn't consistent in its overall appeal. There are some humorous scenes and poignant ones but it's Simon's Britishness that is totally off. There are plenty of overused English words to help validate his nationality but unfortunately, the narrative from Simon's POV is purely American. Therefore as gorgeous as Simon is, his flawed portrayal was too much of a distraction for me:-(
simplyxkate's review
1.0
DNF. This started off on the wrong foot for me and it didn't get any better. I'd be pretty skeeved if a doctor poking around my nether regions felt like he could comment on my undies, I don't care how good looking he is.
Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward have disappointed me with their last couple of books together so I think I'm just going to give up.
Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward have disappointed me with their last couple of books together so I think I'm just going to give up.
oxuria's review against another edition
3.0
Z całą pewnością nikomu nie trzeba przedstawiać już duetu Keeland&Ward, więc nie będę się nawet na tym skupiała. Znając już trochę ich twórczość, wiem, na co je stać – pod względem fabularnym, humorystycznym i miałam już pewne oczekiwania co do „Romansu po brytyjsku”. Starałam się nie stawiać wysoko poprzeczki, bo jest to jednak takie bardziej guilty pleasure niż przeciętna obyczajówka, ale czy coś z tego wyszło?
Zacznijmy od tego, że Bridget – główna bohaterka – jest wdową od dwóch lat (wspomniane gdzieś na początku), ale później już (po pojawieniu się Simona) używa tylko określenia kilka lat i, biorąc pod uwagę jej nawracający smutek i żal po stracie męża, można wnioskować, że nie pogodziła się do końca ze stratą, co jest całkiem normalne, bo przechodzi żałobę. To, że na nowo łączy ją jakieś uczucie z kimś innym, też jest całkiem w porządku, ale po prostu to, jak szybko dzieje się to w tej historii, nie przekonało mnie zbytnio – w jednej chwili bohaterka ma wątpliwości, a chwilę później kompletnie ją opuściły. Jakoś bardzo mi to nie przeszkadzało, ale jednak rzuciło się w oczy – a dla tych najbardziej zagorzałych i drobiazgowych osób tak tylko rzucę, że słowo kilka według sjp oznacza „w sposób przybliżony liczbę większą niż 2 i mniejszą niż 10”. Ale wiecie co? Można machnąć na to ręką, jeśli lektura tylko Was wciągnie.
Inną kwestią jest już humor zawarty w książce. Wiadomo, że jednym się spodoba, innym nie – ja niestety należę bardziej do tej drugiej grupy, ponieważ uważam, że autorki pod tym względem naprawdę stać na więcej, o czym świadczy przykładowo „Słodki drań” z Pixie w tle. Na plus za to okazali się bohaterowie, dzięki którym nie miałam ochoty odkładać książki w kąt – na szczęście, bo gdyby nie to, „Romans po brytyjsku” pewnie by nie wywołał we mnie tyle uśmiechu.
Podsumowując, książka ta nie należy do najlepszych w dorobku Vi Keeland w duecie z Penelope Ward, ale jak na lekturę zapewniającą chwilę wytchnienia – jest całkiem w porządku. Znawcy twórczości autorek mogą nie być do końca usatysfakcjonowani, jednak nie jest to regułą.
Zacznijmy od tego, że Bridget – główna bohaterka – jest wdową od dwóch lat (wspomniane gdzieś na początku), ale później już (po pojawieniu się Simona) używa tylko określenia kilka lat i, biorąc pod uwagę jej nawracający smutek i żal po stracie męża, można wnioskować, że nie pogodziła się do końca ze stratą, co jest całkiem normalne, bo przechodzi żałobę. To, że na nowo łączy ją jakieś uczucie z kimś innym, też jest całkiem w porządku, ale po prostu to, jak szybko dzieje się to w tej historii, nie przekonało mnie zbytnio – w jednej chwili bohaterka ma wątpliwości, a chwilę później kompletnie ją opuściły. Jakoś bardzo mi to nie przeszkadzało, ale jednak rzuciło się w oczy – a dla tych najbardziej zagorzałych i drobiazgowych osób tak tylko rzucę, że słowo kilka według sjp oznacza „w sposób przybliżony liczbę większą niż 2 i mniejszą niż 10”. Ale wiecie co? Można machnąć na to ręką, jeśli lektura tylko Was wciągnie.
Inną kwestią jest już humor zawarty w książce. Wiadomo, że jednym się spodoba, innym nie – ja niestety należę bardziej do tej drugiej grupy, ponieważ uważam, że autorki pod tym względem naprawdę stać na więcej, o czym świadczy przykładowo „Słodki drań” z Pixie w tle. Na plus za to okazali się bohaterowie, dzięki którym nie miałam ochoty odkładać książki w kąt – na szczęście, bo gdyby nie to, „Romans po brytyjsku” pewnie by nie wywołał we mnie tyle uśmiechu.
Podsumowując, książka ta nie należy do najlepszych w dorobku Vi Keeland w duecie z Penelope Ward, ale jak na lekturę zapewniającą chwilę wytchnienia – jest całkiem w porządku. Znawcy twórczości autorek mogą nie być do końca usatysfakcjonowani, jednak nie jest to regułą.
mandyal's review
4.0
I was kinda in a slump before reading this. But I def took me out of it. I really didnt know a lot of the story, just that it had a single parent trope and something medical. I liked it that I didnt know much because at 68% I thought the story was done, but OFCOURSE their had to be a plottwist. In all honesty it shocked me. I really didnt expect to read that twist. I really liked it when I do not expect cus most of the time I already figure out the plot in the beginning. But this one... oh my.
erinremen's review
5.0
Another hit from the Queens of witty romance
Another funny, sexy love story from two brilliant women that write stories you just can't seem to put down. Bridget and Simon met under extremely weird circumstances that morphed into a lot of nights thinking of each other, until their chance meeting in her house of all places.. A lot of back and forth ensues, but in the end , when your meant to be, your meant to be, and all the other crap falls to the wayside. Well done you two, I have enjoyed all your works, separate and together.
Another funny, sexy love story from two brilliant women that write stories you just can't seem to put down. Bridget and Simon met under extremely weird circumstances that morphed into a lot of nights thinking of each other, until their chance meeting in her house of all places.. A lot of back and forth ensues, but in the end , when your meant to be, your meant to be, and all the other crap falls to the wayside. Well done you two, I have enjoyed all your works, separate and together.
shanaynay_'s review against another edition
2.0
Side note: Don’t ever reference sitting “Indian style”. It’s called cross legged.