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bethany78's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.5
riahtalon's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
brookamber's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
amym84's review against another edition
4.0
When a former suitor returns to Armitage Hall threatening to reveal some long-kept secrets about Lady Gwyn Drake it appears he's a little more dangerous than just wanting to blackmail her. So Gwyn's twin brother, Thorn, hires Joshua Wolfe as Gwyn's bodyguard as the family prepares to return to London for Gwyn's debut.
Wolfe, a war hero who is beginning to balk at the fact that a debilitating injury he received more than five years ago is keeping him from active duty, accepts the job, but with the constant nearness to Gwyn it's difficult to keep the attraction at bay.
I found that I enjoyed The Bachelor more than its predecessor Project Duchess. Don't get me wrong, both are good reads, but I loved that The Bachelor basically gives readers the followup to the spark we see in the first book between Gwyn and Wolfe. I think it also gave a little bit more intrigue for our characters as things progress and we are trying to figure out motivations.
The seed that was started in the first book relating to the death of the former Duke (Gwyn's stepfather) is given a little mention. So far, I've found that I love this build up and cannot wait to see how this mystery continues to unfold in the background.
Now, onto Gwyn and Wolfe. I really loved this pairing. They are two people who are or have been underestimated. Gwyn because she is a woman in a time when women's opinions and intelligence were not readily sought. Wolfe, due to his injuries which left him needing a cane in order walk, people see someone with a disability as being less than, when in fact it has nothing to do with his intelligence or keen observations whatsoever. But they both see each other clearly and that it what makes them together so great. They each have issues from the past that they're still dealing with and seeing the trust that is between them, seeing them open up to one another was wonderful.
As I said, I think I enjoyed The Bachelor more than the previous book. There is a novella that occurs between the two full-length stories that I did not read before starting The Bachelor. There are some mentions made to events in the novella, but it didn't throw me off. However, if you're one who likes being completely up-to-date on a series (novellas and all) I'd recommend looking out for Seduction on a Snowy Night.
For me, however, it looks like Gwyn's twin Thorn will be up next with his story, and I would be lying if I said I wasn't anticipating his story the most. Come on Summer!!
Wolfe, a war hero who is beginning to balk at the fact that a debilitating injury he received more than five years ago is keeping him from active duty, accepts the job, but with the constant nearness to Gwyn it's difficult to keep the attraction at bay.
I found that I enjoyed The Bachelor more than its predecessor Project Duchess. Don't get me wrong, both are good reads, but I loved that The Bachelor basically gives readers the followup to the spark we see in the first book between Gwyn and Wolfe. I think it also gave a little bit more intrigue for our characters as things progress and we are trying to figure out motivations.
The seed that was started in the first book relating to the death of the former Duke (Gwyn's stepfather) is given a little mention. So far, I've found that I love this build up and cannot wait to see how this mystery continues to unfold in the background.
Now, onto Gwyn and Wolfe. I really loved this pairing. They are two people who are or have been underestimated. Gwyn because she is a woman in a time when women's opinions and intelligence were not readily sought. Wolfe, due to his injuries which left him needing a cane in order walk, people see someone with a disability as being less than, when in fact it has nothing to do with his intelligence or keen observations whatsoever. But they both see each other clearly and that it what makes them together so great. They each have issues from the past that they're still dealing with and seeing the trust that is between them, seeing them open up to one another was wonderful.
As I said, I think I enjoyed The Bachelor more than the previous book. There is a novella that occurs between the two full-length stories that I did not read before starting The Bachelor. There are some mentions made to events in the novella, but it didn't throw me off. However, if you're one who likes being completely up-to-date on a series (novellas and all) I'd recommend looking out for Seduction on a Snowy Night.
For me, however, it looks like Gwyn's twin Thorn will be up next with his story, and I would be lying if I said I wasn't anticipating his story the most. Come on Summer!!
sarah_moynihan's review against another edition
4.0
'Lady Gwyn Drake has long protected her family's reputation by hiding an imprudent affair from her youth. But when her former suitor appears at Armitage Hall, manhandling the heiress and threatening to go public with her secrets, it's Gwyn who needs protecting. Her twin brother, Thorn, hires Joshua Wolfe, the estate's gamekeeper, to keep her safe in London during her debut. As a war hero, Joshua feels obligated to fulfill the assignment he has accepted. But as a man, it's torment to be so very close to the beauty he's fought to ignore . . .
With handsome Joshua monitoring her every move, Gwyn would prefer to forget both the past and the parade of money-seeking bachelors at her coming out. But Joshua is unmoved by her attempts at flirtation, and the threat of blackmail still hangs over her. With danger closing in, Gwyn must decide which is the greater risk: deflecting a scoundrel's attempts to sabotage her--or revealing her whole heart to the rugged bodyguard she can't resist . . .'
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The Bachelor is the second book in Sabrina Jefferies Duke Dynasty series. I had seen this book a lot around Goodreads recently and people seemed to be really enjoying it. So when I passed it at the store a few weeks back, I picked up my own copy and I'm glad I did. I really enjoyed this book. Plus it's a very quick read too, less than 300 pages.
I didn't really like Gwyn at first, her naivety and poor decision making were really bothering me. But as I continued to read, the reasoning behind her actions began to seem more logical and I understood why she was making the choices she was. Then I was really on board and was more invested in the storyline and the developing feelings between Gwyn and Joshua. I will say though that I just didn't really see the connection between these two as much as in other books.
I didn't read the first book in the series, but that did not detract from my understanding or enjoyment of this book. But it did appear at the end of the book that a mystery is being introduced which might carry throughout the rest of the series, so I would say that the book doesn't really serve as a stand-alone.
The Bachelor is the first book that I have read by Sabrina Jefferies and I wasn't sure what I'd think of it, but I really enjoyed it. I do believe that I will be going back to read the first in the series and look forward to the next. I will be keeping my eyes out for more books by this author.
With handsome Joshua monitoring her every move, Gwyn would prefer to forget both the past and the parade of money-seeking bachelors at her coming out. But Joshua is unmoved by her attempts at flirtation, and the threat of blackmail still hangs over her. With danger closing in, Gwyn must decide which is the greater risk: deflecting a scoundrel's attempts to sabotage her--or revealing her whole heart to the rugged bodyguard she can't resist . . .'
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The Bachelor is the second book in Sabrina Jefferies Duke Dynasty series. I had seen this book a lot around Goodreads recently and people seemed to be really enjoying it. So when I passed it at the store a few weeks back, I picked up my own copy and I'm glad I did. I really enjoyed this book. Plus it's a very quick read too, less than 300 pages.
I didn't really like Gwyn at first, her naivety and poor decision making were really bothering me. But as I continued to read, the reasoning behind her actions began to seem more logical and I understood why she was making the choices she was. Then I was really on board and was more invested in the storyline and the developing feelings between Gwyn and Joshua. I will say though that I just didn't really see the connection between these two as much as in other books.
I didn't read the first book in the series, but that did not detract from my understanding or enjoyment of this book. But it did appear at the end of the book that a mystery is being introduced which might carry throughout the rest of the series, so I would say that the book doesn't really serve as a stand-alone.
The Bachelor is the first book that I have read by Sabrina Jefferies and I wasn't sure what I'd think of it, but I really enjoyed it. I do believe that I will be going back to read the first in the series and look forward to the next. I will be keeping my eyes out for more books by this author.
clynnc95's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
3.5
zeenova29's review against another edition
4.0
Duke dynasty series is pretty good, it wraps up too fast at the end.. kind of wish there was a bit more. Intrigue to start the third as there’s a bit of a mystery threading through the series.. I’m guessing we’ll get more into it in the next one.