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libraratinglibros's review against another edition
emotional
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? Yes
3.0
girl_curious's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ambneal's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a fun read from start to finish with just the right amount of drama. I would have preferred a little more detail at the end just to hear more about Minerva and Hugh afterwards but truly enjoyed this book.
ellagmcl's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
tina007's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
2.5
jessiepostshere's review against another edition
3.0
What I initially liked about this is what bored me in the end, but this is a good regency romance. It hit all the highlights and had the scandals one would expect in a book like this, but it also didn’t set itself apart from the rest in my opinion. I’ll likely continue the series.
mayo_bucket'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? Yes
4.0
meghan_plethoraofpages's review against another edition
Never Fall for Your Fiancée by Virginia Health
We’ve got fake dating, a meddling mother, a deeper-than-he-looks rakish lead, and miscommunication galore. I’m on a roll with my e-reader right now, and gobbling up lighthearted & fun reads. This first book in a new historical romance series is both. There are virtually no surprises, it’s pure & simple entertainment. The premise struggles to keep the plot afloat as it’s thin, but my advice here is don’t think to hard, just enjoy the far-fetched story of an earl avoiding responsibility by hiring a fake fiancée he ends up developing feelings for.
In a similar reading mood earlier this year I read To Love or to Loathe (a story with similar vibes), and for what it’s worth I enjoyed this more. I recommend this for those fans of the trope, who don’t get irritated by frequent miscommunications as a plot device, and those looking for some breezy reading fun.
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and to Netgalley for access to a free e-copy of this upcoming novel in exchange for an honest review. It’s out November 9!
We’ve got fake dating, a meddling mother, a deeper-than-he-looks rakish lead, and miscommunication galore. I’m on a roll with my e-reader right now, and gobbling up lighthearted & fun reads. This first book in a new historical romance series is both. There are virtually no surprises, it’s pure & simple entertainment. The premise struggles to keep the plot afloat as it’s thin, but my advice here is don’t think to hard, just enjoy the far-fetched story of an earl avoiding responsibility by hiring a fake fiancée he ends up developing feelings for.
In a similar reading mood earlier this year I read To Love or to Loathe (a story with similar vibes), and for what it’s worth I enjoyed this more. I recommend this for those fans of the trope, who don’t get irritated by frequent miscommunications as a plot device, and those looking for some breezy reading fun.
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and to Netgalley for access to a free e-copy of this upcoming novel in exchange for an honest review. It’s out November 9!