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jnak's review against another edition
4.0
Stacie Henrie is a new author to me but I will certainly be reading more of her books! Great clean historical romance with a good mix of romance, suspense and mystery. I loved how their relationship developed through out the book, it wasn’t just one of those I met you 3 days ago and I love you situations! I would definitely recommend this book and can’t wait to read the next in the series
suzeliz's review against another edition
hopeful
mysterious
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? No
4.25
bookswithnopictures's review against another edition
I wanted to like it. I tried. I got through half and couldn't take it anymore. It seemed like the author may have forgotten Gwen had a limp, but with how many times she told me, I will never forget the book with a girl with a limp and the expert spy who really wasn't.Also, I am bothered by the general lack of spyness, though. Avery says he's so observant he can tell she has a limp but he misses 2 somethings fairly obvious with his bestie, Linwood, just after? And his knife wound is deep but only troubles him for 2 days? And yet we hear about her limp constantly. If he was so good at his job, he would have known the mystery girl was Gwen. If I was a great spy who didn't care about anyone, I would have been fake courting her to get closer to my suspects. But then the book wouldn't be and I wouldn't have read the broken record. It also really bothers me that she's so against the trip to London to get married, but then she gets there and wants a love bematch across he pond. Plot holes for days! I'm sure all ends well, even if she doesn't get her miraculous healing, but I can't continue. Not when there are other books needing to be read.
my_reading_nest's review against another edition
5.0
This was a love story from the Edwardian Era, when many of the American heiresses went to England to find and marry into the aristocracy (history fun fact). Gwen Barton had a limp that made her chances of marrying well almost non-existent in America even though she is beautiful and comes from money. One night at the London opera she met a man in an empty box that had been stabbed. With both their identities shaded in the dark, she helped him with neither of them knowing each others identity but the night making a mark on their future.
Avery Winfield is next in line to his uncle, a duke. He should be looking for someone to settle down with and give the line a successor. He, however has been secretly working for the Secret Service Bureau attempting to find German spies inside of England. The job gives him a purpose but it's dangerous and not something to do while married and put a wife and family at risk.
Spoiler Alerts Ahead…
Gwen and Avery begin to keep running into each other at social events and then Avery helps Gwen with some social work she wanted to do while in London. He does want her help in return though, to give him information on one of her suitors that he believes in a German spy. She agrees to the plan and he begins to also court her in order to see her more often to get the information she is getting from the potential spy.
Obviously the two fall in love and eventually figure out that they were the two strangers in the opera box. There are some twists and turns though that were unexpected. The book was sweet and showed the classic idea of good winning over evil. There was a lot to love about this book: the man didn't care about the woman's deformity, a lot of care about charity and others, and love for family. I'd definitely recommend this book. I certainly loved it. If you get a chance to read it, let me know what you think!
I received this book for free from the Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Avery Winfield is next in line to his uncle, a duke. He should be looking for someone to settle down with and give the line a successor. He, however has been secretly working for the Secret Service Bureau attempting to find German spies inside of England. The job gives him a purpose but it's dangerous and not something to do while married and put a wife and family at risk.
Spoiler Alerts Ahead…
Gwen and Avery begin to keep running into each other at social events and then Avery helps Gwen with some social work she wanted to do while in London. He does want her help in return though, to give him information on one of her suitors that he believes in a German spy. She agrees to the plan and he begins to also court her in order to see her more often to get the information she is getting from the potential spy.
Obviously the two fall in love and eventually figure out that they were the two strangers in the opera box. There are some twists and turns though that were unexpected. The book was sweet and showed the classic idea of good winning over evil. There was a lot to love about this book: the man didn't care about the woman's deformity, a lot of care about charity and others, and love for family. I'd definitely recommend this book. I certainly loved it. If you get a chance to read it, let me know what you think!
I received this book for free from the Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
melissasbookshelf's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so hard to put down! I loved the audiobook version of the story. Gwen and Avery were so enjoyable to read about and I was captivated by their story full of mystery, intrigue, and romance. I literally listened to this for several hours straight because I kept wanting to find out what would happen next, especially after the swoon-worthy kiss at the opera! Must read for those who like clean historical romances, cheer worthy characters, and intrigue thrown in. Can't wait to read more from this author!
aublar's review against another edition
4.0
Cute historical romance about a generous American heiress with a limp who is taken to England by her mother in order to snag a titled husband. She meets a mystery man at the opera and while it’s pretty predictable from there, that’s how I like my comfort reads.
ghumpherys's review against another edition
5.0
Really enjoyed listening to this one! I loved the romance, the suspense, and the inspirational aspects too.
always_reading_a_novel's review
4.0
Lovely book
I really enjoyed this book! I liked the main characters and seeing their growth, and the story was really interesting. I’m looking forward to reading more books in the series!
I really enjoyed this book! I liked the main characters and seeing their growth, and the story was really interesting. I’m looking forward to reading more books in the series!
wannabe_bibliothecary's review against another edition
4.0
Lovely Christian historical fiction! First of all, can we just take a moment for this cover?? Gwen and Avery’s story encompasses so many great elements, a swoony beginning, a mystery and intrigue, and growth through faith. Loved it.
barrettclark's review
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
4.5
I really enjoyed this historic fiction that is also a romance novel. I was looking for something light to read, and this was entertaining while also having some good character growth.