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tessisreading2's review against another edition
3.0
Very classic, pleasant regency romance, told exclusively from the heroine's point of view - with the occasional foray into the POV of a third party - and featuring a lot of shopping and clothing descriptions. Camp has a tendency to introduce a billion characters and this was no exception but it's early enough that we didn't have five million couples we needed to be introduced to in the meantime.
adriftinfictionalworldval's review against another edition
5.0
my life is about to be changed by francescasinclair
inspirationalley's review against another edition
4.0
Ever since I read my first Mills and Boon book as a teenager, they've been one of my guilty pleasures, something that I reach for when I need a comfort blanket and a few hours away from reality. Almost without exception, they leave me smiling and in a calmer frame of mind. In this respect "The Marriage Wager" didn't disappoint.
I've always gravitated towards books with a non-conventional heroine and Miss Constance Woodley, no longer in the first blush of youth and without a marriage portion, exemplified this.Under her benefactor's guiding hand she was transformed into a captivating heroine who caught the eye of the charming Lord Dominic Leighton.
This was a pleasant, feel good story, but for me the most compelling part of the book was the the interaction between Sinclair, Duke of Rochford, and the Matchmaker, Francesca, Lady Haughston. Overall a lovely read which I read in one sitting. Perfect for the romantic who wants a happy ending.
I've always gravitated towards books with a non-conventional heroine and Miss Constance Woodley, no longer in the first blush of youth and without a marriage portion, exemplified this.Under her benefactor's guiding hand she was transformed into a captivating heroine who caught the eye of the charming Lord Dominic Leighton.
This was a pleasant, feel good story, but for me the most compelling part of the book was the the interaction between Sinclair, Duke of Rochford, and the Matchmaker, Francesca, Lady Haughston. Overall a lovely read which I read in one sitting. Perfect for the romantic who wants a happy ending.
littlemisscass's review against another edition
2.0
I had some misgivings about the writing early on, and I hate to say that they plagued me until the end. It took me about halfway until I started thinking that the dialogue was a little forced, and the non-dialogue was, when not descriptive of actions, a painful repetition of the obvious subtext of the dialogue. While the characters, to a degree caricatures, were well constructed, by the end I cared little for the romance (I was not convinced by Constance's wavering opinions on Leighton nor her 'he is the only man I will ever feel anything for' nonsense) and was glad to put down the book.
bettybumpkins's review against another edition
3.5
I find it unique to have a story told from the POVs of the FMC and her matchmaker. While I usually appreciate the male POV, in this case it made for interesting storytelling.
Content Warnings
Minor: Incest and Suicide
valeriew's review against another edition
3.0
Aww another sweet romance. Loved the characters in this book! And I loved the story. However. There were a few parts I had to skip. I hate when detailed bedroom scenes get thrown in more then half way through the book! Seriously wish books had ratings!!
haewilya's review against another edition
3.0
It was okay. I like the premise of the story and I like how it started. I just didn't feel the romance though. Constance and Dominic seems like two protagonists in a movie with no chemistry.That is, except for their first encounter.
bilmuri's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0