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ctsquirrel's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Animals:
-Bixby, a two-legged terrier
-Marigold, a nanny goat "of unimpeachable character, who is definitely not breeding"
-Angus, a 3yo Highland steer
-Delilah, a parrot who isn't from a brothel (what's she saying, "Want a foxglove?")
-Hubert, an otter (not a ferret)
-Freya, a hedgehog (and not the best accessory for a night at Almack's)
-13 kittens
Everyone's back in the one, I loved Chase and Ash's dynamic. The three men trying to help the goat give birth was easily one of the funniest scenes in the series so far. And Chase's wards are morbid flower girls.
-Bixby, a two-legged terrier
-Marigold, a nanny goat "of unimpeachable character, who is definitely not breeding"
-Angus, a 3yo Highland steer
-Delilah, a parrot who isn't from a brothel (what's she saying, "Want a foxglove?")
-Hubert, an otter (not a ferret)
-Freya, a hedgehog (and not the best accessory for a night at Almack's)
-13 kittens
Everyone's back in the one, I loved Chase and Ash's dynamic. The three men trying to help the goat give birth was easily one of the funniest scenes in the series so far. And Chase's wards are morbid flower girls.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual content, and Sexual assault
Child/Sexual Abuse: Penny was sexually abused by a family friend as a child.allisonami's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse and Pedophilia
lanna_aud's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Gaslighting, and Pedophilia
zupphiya's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Pedophilia
lauramorosanu's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pedophilia
martamae77's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexual assault, Pedophilia, and Abandonment
Minor: Pregnancy
ranjanireviewsreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This book seems like it should have an illustrated cover. I LOVED IT SO MUCH HOLY SHIT??!!
I've never, ever picked up historical romances. Historical fiction in general is not my cup of tea. HOWEVER. If you drop a novel with two gorgeous leads with hearts of gold and ANIMALS??? I have been won over.
The fact that Penny is the definition of a strong, independent woman while also representing her "times" is so amazing.
The only thing I didn't quite like is how quickly the romance bloomed in Gabriel's point of view. One chapter, he was thirsting over her physically (valid) and the next, he was head over heels. It honestly gave me whiplash and took away a little of the magic from the development of their relationship
Nevertheless, I loved it and enjoyed it and I am definitely picking up more of Tessa Dare's novels.
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶🌶
SO GOOD. Classic sex scenes, a mirror scene *wiggles eyebrows* and a loooooot of slow burn.
P.S.: my spice ratings are a new thing and I am mainly rating off of ✨vibes✨ and don't have an actual scale.
I've never, ever picked up historical romances. Historical fiction in general is not my cup of tea. HOWEVER. If you drop a novel with two gorgeous leads with hearts of gold and ANIMALS??? I have been won over.
The fact that Penny is the definition of a strong, independent woman while also representing her "times" is so amazing.
The only thing I didn't quite like is how quickly the romance bloomed in Gabriel's point of view. One chapter, he was thirsting over her physically (valid) and the next, he was head over heels. It honestly gave me whiplash and took away a little of the magic from the development of their relationship
Nevertheless, I loved it and enjoyed it and I am definitely picking up more of Tessa Dare's novels.
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶🌶
SO GOOD. Classic sex scenes, a mirror scene *wiggles eyebrows* and a loooooot of slow burn.
P.S.: my spice ratings are a new thing and I am mainly rating off of ✨vibes✨ and don't have an actual scale.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Cursing, Gaslighting, Classism, Abandonment, and Pedophilia
TW/CW: - sexual assault (moderate description; occurs off-page) -pedophilia (moderate description; occurs off-page) - sexual content (graphic) - cursing (moderate) - slavery (minor; allusion) - selling of child (minor; mention)nebraskanwriter's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Blood
pagesfromhome's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
This has officially become my favorite Tessa Dare! I loved Penny and Gabriel and the growth of their relationship. I loved the agency that Penny had and how equal their relationship felt. Definitely some more difficult parts when dealing with each of their pasts, but Tessa Dare handles it with care.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse and Pedophilia
readingthroughinfinity's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Aaaand I'm up to date with the series.
This is another Regency romance in Tessa Dare's Girl Meets Duke series that hinges on the premise of the two main characters being at odds before gradually falling in love. And we have ourselves a classic grumpy/sunshine dynamic, which I am ALL FOR. I liked Penny's happy-go-lucky attitude and how much she cared for the animals round her, though at times I think her character was a little less compelling than Alexandra (in book two) or Emma (in book one). Similarly, I didn't mind Gabe, but sometimes he strayed too much towards the stereotypical stoic, perma-annoyed love interest that we often find in historical romance.
There were some serious themes that were discussed and challenged fully in this book and the overall ending was satisfying, but the progression of Penny and Gabe's romance felt a little unbelievable at times for me (would he really have ended up liking her if her penchant for taking in animals annoyed him that much? And, in that era, [redacted] against an alley wall like that fees like it wouldn't happen?). On the whole though, I did enjoy this and I sped through it in a day.
Content warnings for pedophilia and sexual abuse of a minor (past), grooming, violence, sexual content.
This is another Regency romance in Tessa Dare's Girl Meets Duke series that hinges on the premise of the two main characters being at odds before gradually falling in love. And we have ourselves a classic grumpy/sunshine dynamic, which I am ALL FOR. I liked Penny's happy-go-lucky attitude and how much she cared for the animals round her, though at times I think her character was a little less compelling than Alexandra (in book two) or Emma (in book one). Similarly, I didn't mind Gabe, but sometimes he strayed too much towards the stereotypical stoic, perma-annoyed love interest that we often find in historical romance.
There were some serious themes that were discussed and challenged fully in this book and the overall ending was satisfying, but the progression of Penny and Gabe's romance felt a little unbelievable at times for me (would he really have ended up liking her if her penchant for taking in animals annoyed him that much? And, in that era, [redacted] against an alley wall like that fees like it wouldn't happen?). On the whole though, I did enjoy this and I sped through it in a day.
Content warnings for pedophilia and sexual abuse of a minor (past), grooming, violence, sexual content.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Pedophilia
Minor: Violence and Sexism