Scan barcode
mvbookreviewer's review against another edition
5.0
My first and most favorite Lisa Kleypas novel. Derek Craven makes me go into a major sighing session each and every time I think about him.
This is the reason why Kleypas became a favorite author of mine. Should re-read it sometime to write a full review on my favorite Kleypas novel.
This is the reason why Kleypas became a favorite author of mine. Should re-read it sometime to write a full review on my favorite Kleypas novel.
booksandteatime's review
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Rape, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual assault
mckellstar's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
nina_readsbooks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.0
peytonm's review
3.0
The tortured hero Derek did not do it for me at all. I enjoyed Sara's character arc much more, but she had her TSTL moments. She wrote a popular book called Mathilda about a bold prostitute, and eventually she goes to a masquerade posing as the fictional Mathilda to a lot of success. I liked that part the best, but then the plot went back to Derek ugh.
julie2525's review
5.0
Excellent.
I went into this prepared for a 1994 book. What I got was more Lisa Kleypas, year irrelevant. Her books are consistently great. I thought Dreaming of You was enriched by having read loads of her series before this. By now, I've read so much about Derek Craven's villainy, I was thrilled to finally get his story.
I went into this prepared for a 1994 book. What I got was more Lisa Kleypas, year irrelevant. Her books are consistently great. I thought Dreaming of You was enriched by having read loads of her series before this. By now, I've read so much about Derek Craven's villainy, I was thrilled to finally get his story.
felizas's review
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
amxgomex0624's review
5.0
O. M. Goodness.
Derek. Is. My life.
Their romance, their love, is everything.
This is honestly one of the few historical romances that I have re-read again and again and again.
And again.
I laughed. Swooned (multiple times), and cried. Lord Lisa, with this one, you did incredibly. And this is why I love you.
Derek. Is. My life.
Their romance, their love, is everything.
This is honestly one of the few historical romances that I have re-read again and again and again.
And again.
I laughed. Swooned (multiple times), and cried. Lord Lisa, with this one, you did incredibly. And this is why I love you.
delaneyyyw's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-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? Yes
4.0