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books_and_more_books_byt's review
5.0
This is the second book in the Lords of Chance series. I loved the first book and was so excited when I discovered the second book was for Lord Markham. Both characters were in the first book, Scandal in Spades, but this book gives you a real view of them and their personalities. I loved reading the interactions between Lord Markham and his sisters. He seemed more personable and it was hard not to fall in love with him. I was a little disappointed in Clarissa, her stubbornness and worried they would not find their HEA. The couple had help from an unlikely source and the ending has the reader wondering about the next book. The story was well written and had a great story line. It was a great book and I can’t wait to learn who will be in the next book and too read it!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
storieswithsoul's review
5.0
I loved Clarissa and Markham's story. I enjoyed the way this story is written and Markham has redeemed himself beautifully. His character is one of my favorites in this series. He loves his sisters, knows when he is wrong and willing to change his ways, and he is caring as well as a passionate person. I also liked Clarissa, she is independent, stubborn and a strong woman who wants more in life than what is offered to her. Her brother left without a second thought to her but she has some amazing friends and life isn't all bad. The only problem is that she is set against marriage and now, unfortunately, she finds herself being courted by Markham. This courtship will end soon enough but will the two of them survive with their hearts intact is another question entirely.
I think it's a really good historical fiction and will recommend it to all historical romance fans.
I think it's a really good historical fiction and will recommend it to all historical romance fans.
vee79's review
5.0
OH MY GOOD BOOK!!!! This is the first book I have read by Wendy LaCapra and let me just put it out there in the bookiverse that after this one book I am a fan!!! This is also the first Historical Romance book I have read where our leading lady is a total alpha in the bedroom. It was so exciting!!!! I love that this author was not afraid to allow her heroine to be sexually demanding, that is something you almost NEVER see in the H.R. genre. I will be buying this book and adding it to my book shelf so I can read it over and over again.
Percival Stanley, the fifth Earl of Markham also known by the ton as “Hearts” finds himself breaking all of his self-imposed rules in an attempt to save the reputation and honor of a woman. Too bad it’s the only woman in the ton who clearly dislikes him and would rather risk ruination than go along with his scheme. Or is she?
Just when Lady Clarissa Laithe thinks she has won her freedom by offending a notorious bully and gossip thusly choosing to become a spinster, the one man she finds “intolerable” takes it all awake in a misguided attempt to rescue her from humiliation and scandal. It’s only after conceding to go along with his scheme that she see maybe he isn’t as intolerable as she thought.
I enjoyed this book so much and cant wait to hear what all of you think about it.
Percival Stanley, the fifth Earl of Markham also known by the ton as “Hearts” finds himself breaking all of his self-imposed rules in an attempt to save the reputation and honor of a woman. Too bad it’s the only woman in the ton who clearly dislikes him and would rather risk ruination than go along with his scheme. Or is she?
Just when Lady Clarissa Laithe thinks she has won her freedom by offending a notorious bully and gossip thusly choosing to become a spinster, the one man she finds “intolerable” takes it all awake in a misguided attempt to rescue her from humiliation and scandal. It’s only after conceding to go along with his scheme that she see maybe he isn’t as intolerable as she thought.
I enjoyed this book so much and cant wait to hear what all of you think about it.
autumnfaeb's review
3.0
This book was intriguing! Clarissa's strong will was fascinating to read about in a "regency" context. I wasn't expecting such domination from what otherwise would have been a sweet read.
I'm not sure what about this has me keeping this at 3 stars instead of 5. For whatever reason Clarissa makes me uncomfortable in her stubbornness. While I appreciate the feminism, something just feels off about this story? Obviously, a super subjective outlook on my part.
I'm not sure that the character development works for me in this one. It seems as if Clarissa made large leaps and bounds, yet her actions didn't do very much to persuade me that these were true? How one goes from being against marriage, hating nearly all men (because she's lumping them all together) to realizing that Markham is *different* and loving him, in only a few pages. I would have liked to see her change her attitude and actions to match what we're told, instead of blinding believing her.
I also feel like it's an odd match between her and Markham. He's clearly worked on himself, and Clarissa doesn't have that same self-awareness, which I think is what is infuriating me. She claims to know what she wants, and learns very quickly that sexual domination is a way to regulate power balances between Markham, a man, and herself. I think she needs to have a little more self-awareness before a version of BDSM is introduced as a way to deal with past hurts and trauma?
*I received a copy of this from the publisher in exchange for an honest review*
I'm not sure what about this has me keeping this at 3 stars instead of 5. For whatever reason Clarissa makes me uncomfortable in her stubbornness. While I appreciate the feminism, something just feels off about this story? Obviously, a super subjective outlook on my part.
I'm not sure that the character development works for me in this one. It seems as if Clarissa made large leaps and bounds, yet her actions didn't do very much to persuade me that these were true? How one goes from being against marriage, hating nearly all men (because she's lumping them all together) to realizing that Markham is *different* and loving him, in only a few pages. I would have liked to see her change her attitude and actions to match what we're told, instead of blinding believing her.
I also feel like it's an odd match between her and Markham. He's clearly worked on himself, and Clarissa doesn't have that same self-awareness, which I think is what is infuriating me. She claims to know what she wants, and learns very quickly that sexual domination is a way to regulate power balances between Markham, a man, and herself. I think she needs to have a little more self-awareness before a version of BDSM is introduced as a way to deal with past hurts and trauma?
*I received a copy of this from the publisher in exchange for an honest review*
basiclich's review
3.0
Markham is an instant delight—soft and emotional and sweet. Clarissa is more callous in her inability to empathize at times, and while she’s not my favorite heroine, she and Markham create an absolutely delicious dynamic between them. When dealing with a historical romance heroine who’s an “innocent” there’s a delicate balance to be struck to make sure the heroine doesn’t come across as willfully ignorant, stupid, or childlike. LaCapra achieves this by sometimes flipping the script, having Clarissa gain confidence while Markham becomes overwhelmed. This makes for an engaging and enticing relationship dynamic.
I found I wasn’t particularly engaged in the plot or the side characters, but kept pushing forward for more of this dynamic.
An eARC was provided on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I found I wasn’t particularly engaged in the plot or the side characters, but kept pushing forward for more of this dynamic.
An eARC was provided on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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