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abderiandumpling's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
nellesnightstand1's review against another edition
3.0
And Edwardian Era Novella! This was an inta lust/love short story. Really enjoyed getting to know Lauren Smith's writing style! The characters were amusing and one slighty devilish. I'm looking forward to reading more in the series.
nellesnightstand's review against another edition
3.0
And Edwardian Era Novella! This was an inta lust/love short story. Really enjoyed getting to know Lauren Smith's writing style! The characters were amusing and one slighty devilish. I'm looking forward to reading more in the series.
sassysmutlover's review against another edition
5.0
*I received a copy from the author via NetGalley
If you're looking a new time period to read then this one is perfect! It's set in the Edwardian era which is new to me in historical romance and I loved it. Times are changing and the old ways are battling the new ways in this one so you get a feel for how it affected everyone. I loved his mother because she was so sneaky with her plans for them and got her own surprise in the end. They had an instant connection and she was exactly what he needed in his life.
Ivy had no plans to marry so she could keep her independence and fight for her rights. I loved her right away because of how she thought about things and didn't stay quiet. Her backstory was different and I loved it.
Leo had changed since his father's scandalous death and not for the better. I loved how he was with his mother and that he was doing what he thought best. When he realized who she was he changed to his true self.
I wish this was longer because I flew through it.
If you're looking a new time period to read then this one is perfect! It's set in the Edwardian era which is new to me in historical romance and I loved it. Times are changing and the old ways are battling the new ways in this one so you get a feel for how it affected everyone. I loved his mother because she was so sneaky with her plans for them and got her own surprise in the end. They had an instant connection and she was exactly what he needed in his life.
Ivy had no plans to marry so she could keep her independence and fight for her rights. I loved her right away because of how she thought about things and didn't stay quiet. Her backstory was different and I loved it.
Leo had changed since his father's scandalous death and not for the better. I loved how he was with his mother and that he was doing what he thought best. When he realized who she was he changed to his true self.
I wish this was longer because I flew through it.
ssejig's review
3.0
I was excited to read a new-to-me author. And the blurb sounded pretty good. Leopold Graham, Lord Hampton, is saddled with a debt-ridden estate on the death of his father. The rather scandalous death of his father. He needs to marry well in order to save the family coffers. He has a woman in mind but his mother and Ivy Leighton think that she is the better choice. Of course, she's brash and loud, not what Leopold wants. Or so he thinks.
This could have been a nice book if it were only longer. At under 100 pages, we don't really get to know that much about Leopold or Ivy. I wish we had gotten to see more of Leopold's journey from rake to stolid family man. Or learned more about why Ivy was still so obsessed with Leopold years after they were children.
Two and a half stars.
This could have been a nice book if it were only longer. At under 100 pages, we don't really get to know that much about Leopold or Ivy. I wish we had gotten to see more of Leopold's journey from rake to stolid family man. Or learned more about why Ivy was still so obsessed with Leopold years after they were children.
Two and a half stars.
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