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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
I've always enjoyed Grace Burrowes for her characters and all the emotion she pours into her stories. This book had that, but I think I liked the main characters more separately than together.
emotional
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I’ve enjoyed the earlier books in the series and this one as well. It’s got a good mystery as it’s background, a perfectly wretched villain, and a fake engagement trope done well. I love Lady Maggie. Burrowes writes characters with heart, ones that you can’t help but root for, and adds a fair amount of heat. I do wonder, though, if any of the Windhams don’t anticipate their vows before becoming pregnant. lol
hopeful
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:
No
While I spent most of the novel wanting to smack some sense into Maggie's head for not letting people help her, I also adored watching Benjamin fall head over heels. From our previous dealings with him, I was pleasantly surprised to read such a charming portrayal.
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A woman’s purse can hold her whole life. Think about what you have in yours right now, what would happen if it were lost or stolen? You might have to call your bank and credit cards, replace a phone or even dare we mention, a kindle. Though most of us would not have anything capable of black mailing us. Lady Maggie had something hidden in hers that if in the wrong hands could destroy lives. Interested yet?
Typically in a historical romance the bastard children are males. Lady Maggie is anything but typical, she is a bastard daughter who has been recognized and adopted by her titled father. Though that fact has a huge impact on her life it is her personality and strength that really set her apart. As rigid as she holds herself together it is exciting to see how she learns to live a little.
Ben has his own secrets, or should we say he keeps plenty of other’s secrets along with one of his own. A crafty way to make money, becoming a freelance private eye. Ben doesn’t need the money so it would appear he does the snooping around and uncovering lies for entertainment or fun. Whatever his motives he is a great character and will have you falling in love with him way before Maggie starts her fall from grace.
Burrowes is a wonderful story teller. She has great characters with very real emotions. And she made sure that there is more story going on than just the hero and heroine falling madly in love then poof the end. Lady Maggie’s Secret Scandal has a few mysteries threaded throughout, just enough to keep those pages turning. If you love historical romance and haven’t tried Grace Burrowes you really should think about it.
Review posted at Reading Between the Wines:
http://readingbetweenthewinesbookclub.blogspot.com/2012/05/review-lady-maggies-secret-scandal-by.html
Typically in a historical romance the bastard children are males. Lady Maggie is anything but typical, she is a bastard daughter who has been recognized and adopted by her titled father. Though that fact has a huge impact on her life it is her personality and strength that really set her apart. As rigid as she holds herself together it is exciting to see how she learns to live a little.
Ben has his own secrets, or should we say he keeps plenty of other’s secrets along with one of his own. A crafty way to make money, becoming a freelance private eye. Ben doesn’t need the money so it would appear he does the snooping around and uncovering lies for entertainment or fun. Whatever his motives he is a great character and will have you falling in love with him way before Maggie starts her fall from grace.
Burrowes is a wonderful story teller. She has great characters with very real emotions. And she made sure that there is more story going on than just the hero and heroine falling madly in love then poof the end. Lady Maggie’s Secret Scandal has a few mysteries threaded throughout, just enough to keep those pages turning. If you love historical romance and haven’t tried Grace Burrowes you really should think about it.
Review posted at Reading Between the Wines:
http://readingbetweenthewinesbookclub.blogspot.com/2012/05/review-lady-maggies-secret-scandal-by.html
I really enjoyed the way the author revealed this story a little bit at a time. I loved the characters, both main and supporting. The dialog was witty and genuinely historical. I felt like I was in that time period, hearing these people talk about what was everyday to them, but hundreds of years for me.
It was way too long and unfolded really slowly. Conversely, the ending seemed very rushed. I have read a few books by this author. I think I have only really liked one of them. Time to find a new author to read.