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ilaurin's review
3.0
The premise of the book seemed good but then the story just seemed made up to fill pages. Quite early on, the hero and heroine declare their love for each other. And, for some reasons that are never really understandable, the hero does not want to marry her until the end.
lifeand100books's review
5.0
Loved loved loved loved loved Marcus. Of the several books I've read by Gordon this is hands down my favorite because of Marcus. Who doesn't love the hero that believes true love will never be his? In Marcus's case he feels that no woman could ever be happy with him first due to the physical deformities/limp he has from a horrific accident and secondly his inability to do his part in producing children. He has closeted himself off from society for the better part of his life post-accident and has accepted his lonesome state.
Emma has been a family friend for forever and has been in love with Marcus for about the same time. To watch her try and convince Marcus of her love for him and that he deserves love was just heart-wrenching. I was nearly in tears by the end of the book. The levels of despair that Marcus reaches are so damn depressing. You can't help but want to jump in the book and give him a giant hug.
I'm glad I've stuck with Gordon's books. The first two in her Sister's trilogy were a bit shaky, but I saw potential in book three. Now five books later her writing has improved by leaps and bounds.
Emma has been a family friend for forever and has been in love with Marcus for about the same time. To watch her try and convince Marcus of her love for him and that he deserves love was just heart-wrenching. I was nearly in tears by the end of the book. The levels of despair that Marcus reaches are so damn depressing. You can't help but want to jump in the book and give him a giant hug.
I'm glad I've stuck with Gordon's books. The first two in her Sister's trilogy were a bit shaky, but I saw potential in book three. Now five books later her writing has improved by leaps and bounds.
littlemisscass's review
2.0
I'd read this before, but in my memory it was a lot more enjoyable than it actually is. While the plot was fine, it really dragged on and the writing got very into specifics (I've never cared about fishing and I never will) where a slight mention would have carried the scene fine. The reader never gets to see or read the couple fall for each other, so it wasn't all that interesting of a read. Had I rated and reviewed this book last time, I would not have reread this time.
geo_ix's review
5.0
I really, really loved reading this. These books aren't my usual read. I'm never one to really pick up a historical romance, ever. But I enjoy this series so much! It's not written like a normal historical or classic historical I guess. There's proper wording and phrases used for the time period, enough so that it feels authentic, but it's not written in the classic style that I find so hard to read!
Basically, they've known each other since childhood and he was engaged to her sister (he proposed very young and then realised what a horrid person she was) and when the sister runs off to be with her now husband, he's injured racing after her to make her see sense when he's dragged behind his horse after he falls off.
Emma struggles to prove to him that she loves him, and convince him that she'll be happy with someone like him. He however pushes her away because he thinks she deserves better.
Yes it's very predictable, but it was full of emotion and I couldn't put it down. I'm super conflicted as to whether I should go back and read the series that all came before this one and then continue this, or continue this one so I can finally get to Drakely! I'll probably continue hehe. Also very eager to read the American set ones after more talk of there in this one. I really do love the way this author writes!
Basically, they've known each other since childhood and he was engaged to her sister (he proposed very young and then realised what a horrid person she was) and when the sister runs off to be with her now husband, he's injured racing after her to make her see sense when he's dragged behind his horse after he falls off.
Emma struggles to prove to him that she loves him, and convince him that she'll be happy with someone like him. He however pushes her away because he thinks she deserves better.
Yes it's very predictable, but it was full of emotion and I couldn't put it down. I'm super conflicted as to whether I should go back and read the series that all came before this one and then continue this, or continue this one so I can finally get to Drakely! I'll probably continue hehe. Also very eager to read the American set ones after more talk of there in this one. I really do love the way this author writes!
sweet_potato's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I like the angst throughout.
silvercal's review
4.0
When Emma Green is tossed out of her sisters home one evening for reasons that are beyond her control, she is left with nothing but the clothes on her back and her reticule and the hurtful, snide remark from her cold-hearted sister to go her supposed protector, Marcus Sinclair, Earl of Sinclair. Emma knows that this knowledge is false but her sister sees no reason to believe her so Emma must go to her friend Caroline, who is Marcus' cousin. Emma and Caroline, along with Marcus' sister Olivia, grew up together and Emma has loved Marcus since she was a young girl. But when Marcus became engaged to her sister, she put her feeling aside and put on a brave face. A terrible accident occurs and it leaves Marcus with many disfigurements and it causes her sister to cry off the wedding. However, circumstances make Emma believe that Marcus truly loved her sister and is a bit heartbroken by the whole ordeal so she just keeps all her feeling inside and doesn't see Marcus for a few years. But now, with her current situation looking so bleak, Caroline devises a slightly far fetched plan to send Emma to Marcus' home and Emma gradually starts to realize that maybe those feelings do not need to stay buried, perhaps they are actually returned.
Marcus Sinclair has turned into a bit of a recluse since his rash decision led to his accident but with the beautiful Emma now in his household to tutor his friends young daughters, he finds it hard to resist her. When Emma gets a deep gash he goes into overprotective mode and makes her stay in his room so he can tend her as he is unable to go up and down the stairs due to his injuries. Emma naturally balks at this but finally relents and discovers quite a startling little book called Lady Bird's Ladybird Memoir and it gives Emma quite a few spicy ideas! As Emma and Marcus spend more and more time together, the sparks keep flying as do the heated flirtations. But Marcus is keeping something from Emma that may ruin their chance at happiness and when he confesses to her and forces her to leave and return to London to find a proper husband, Emma is sure he will come to his senses. However, the days just keep on passing with no sign of Marcus and Emma reluctantly arrives at the altar with another man and a broken heart. Naturally, Marcus arrives, barely, in time but how it finally concludes is up to you to discover!
This was my first Rose Gordon book and I had heard good things about her writing from a few of my goodreads friends and I have to say I really enjoyed Her Reluctant Groom. I thought Emma was bold but shy at the same time but she stood her ground when it mattered the most. Now Marcus I did want to smack upside the head a few times for all the added grief he caused Emma when it was obvious to everyone how much she loved him, and him her, and how she was willing to overlook the past to move on with the future. Together these two were a delightful couple with loads of sexual tension and sexy innuendos all while trying to remain proper. I enjoyed all the fun they shared during their fishing excursions! I thought the secondary characters added a good balance and I look forward to going back and reading Her Sudden Groom to read Carolines story and the next book, Her Secondhand Groom, features Marcus' best friend Drake who was a delight with his three daughters. And it was interesting how both Marcus and Emma have uncaring, selfish sisters as it added a bit more depth to their relationship. Overall, I thought this was a good story and the writing was well done, if a bit modern in some places, and I look forward to reading Rose Gordon's backlist and her future books. I would recommended this book for fans of sexy bedside manners and fun ideas born from naughty books and fans of redemption and knowing that you are good enough and deserve true love. 4 stars
I received this ebook as a gift from the author for an honest review.
Marcus Sinclair has turned into a bit of a recluse since his rash decision led to his accident but with the beautiful Emma now in his household to tutor his friends young daughters, he finds it hard to resist her. When Emma gets a deep gash he goes into overprotective mode and makes her stay in his room so he can tend her as he is unable to go up and down the stairs due to his injuries. Emma naturally balks at this but finally relents and discovers quite a startling little book called Lady Bird's Ladybird Memoir and it gives Emma quite a few spicy ideas! As Emma and Marcus spend more and more time together, the sparks keep flying as do the heated flirtations. But Marcus is keeping something from Emma that may ruin their chance at happiness and when he confesses to her and forces her to leave and return to London to find a proper husband, Emma is sure he will come to his senses. However, the days just keep on passing with no sign of Marcus and Emma reluctantly arrives at the altar with another man and a broken heart. Naturally, Marcus arrives, barely, in time but how it finally concludes is up to you to discover!
This was my first Rose Gordon book and I had heard good things about her writing from a few of my goodreads friends and I have to say I really enjoyed Her Reluctant Groom. I thought Emma was bold but shy at the same time but she stood her ground when it mattered the most. Now Marcus I did want to smack upside the head a few times for all the added grief he caused Emma when it was obvious to everyone how much she loved him, and him her, and how she was willing to overlook the past to move on with the future. Together these two were a delightful couple with loads of sexual tension and sexy innuendos all while trying to remain proper. I enjoyed all the fun they shared during their fishing excursions! I thought the secondary characters added a good balance and I look forward to going back and reading Her Sudden Groom to read Carolines story and the next book, Her Secondhand Groom, features Marcus' best friend Drake who was a delight with his three daughters. And it was interesting how both Marcus and Emma have uncaring, selfish sisters as it added a bit more depth to their relationship. Overall, I thought this was a good story and the writing was well done, if a bit modern in some places, and I look forward to reading Rose Gordon's backlist and her future books. I would recommended this book for fans of sexy bedside manners and fun ideas born from naughty books and fans of redemption and knowing that you are good enough and deserve true love. 4 stars
I received this ebook as a gift from the author for an honest review.
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