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hbeags's review against another edition
lighthearted
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
4.25
i really like diana quincy's writing because she's very conscious of real life. she's writing about english nobility but has such a strong grasp on the country as a whole. like this book was just a romance but she also is definitely commenting on the industrial revolution and like ??? idk it was so well done
lzhobbs's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
mishukitty's review against another edition
3.0
Just ok
Although it is refreshing to have a hero fall hopelessly in love, and acknowledge it fairly early on in the story, the rest of the plot is so predictable. The "secret" that Charlotte is carrying is pretty easy to guess, and doesn't add much drama. I also found it awkward that the hero speaks so formally while his actions and reactions are fairly modern.
Although it is refreshing to have a hero fall hopelessly in love, and acknowledge it fairly early on in the story, the rest of the plot is so predictable. The "secret" that Charlotte is carrying is pretty easy to guess, and doesn't add much drama. I also found it awkward that the hero speaks so formally while his actions and reactions are fairly modern.
krisandburn's review against another edition
3.0
I had read one of the author’s regency murder mysteries (Murder in Bloomsbury) before and really enjoyed it. I knew the author was known for her romance novels and on a whim I decided to read one when I came across it.
As far as romance novels go, this one was pretty decent, I do enjoy a good regency period romp! The description of ‘romantic’ acts were a bit over the top sometimes, but overall I did not find them too cringe-worthy, which is usually my big issue with romance novels.
You can tell the author can write a good story and underneath the romance-heavy veneer there was a bit of mystery and an actual plot that was pretty well thought out. The characters, especially the female lead, were well developed. I just wish the romance had been toned down just a little and the mystery element elevated, but that is a matter of personal preference.
Nonetheless, if you like a regency romance read with quite a bit of sexy times, you will probably enjoy this. It is not quite my thing, but it was kind of fun.
As far as romance novels go, this one was pretty decent, I do enjoy a good regency period romp! The description of ‘romantic’ acts were a bit over the top sometimes, but overall I did not find them too cringe-worthy, which is usually my big issue with romance novels.
You can tell the author can write a good story and underneath the romance-heavy veneer there was a bit of mystery and an actual plot that was pretty well thought out. The characters, especially the female lead, were well developed. I just wish the romance had been toned down just a little and the mystery element elevated, but that is a matter of personal preference.
Nonetheless, if you like a regency romance read with quite a bit of sexy times, you will probably enjoy this. It is not quite my thing, but it was kind of fun.
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