Reviews

All's Fair in Love and War by Virginia Heath

mirmmaid's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

flpanthersfan13's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I received an ARC of this book, my first from the author, and it was cute! I enjoyed the setting willed Georgie, all her quirks a seemingly perfect match for the atypical lifestyle of her charges, the charges themselves, little lovable trouble makers, and Harry, who is in himself such a juxtaposition of light hearted and quite serious. While each of their upbringings informed their temperament, the more each learns of the other, their commonalities grow as does their appreciation and respect, eventually to passion and love. While this book skewed a bit verbose, I did enjoy the story and there were several scenes that made me laugh out loud! I also thought the ending was adorable and came full circle! 

mnwild32's review against another edition

4.0

Cute

bernluvsbooks's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

maggiementions's review

challenging emotional funny hopeful 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

4.0

Georgie Rowe has excelled ever since attending Miss Prentice’s School for Girls. The only problem is she has trouble holding her tongue and keeping her opinions to herself. When a desperate Captain Henry Kincaid is left with his two nieces and nephew he comes to Miss Prentice seeking a governess. Miss Prentice is more than happy to suggest Georgie for the job. At first Captain Kincaid is appalled by the disorderly Miss Rowe and doesn’t seem to think she’s up to the task. But he soon discovers that her ways seem to be working and having an impact with the children. He cannot imagine his life running without her. Slowly their feelings for each other come to light and Georgie and Henry must decide the kind of life they really want, together or otherwise.

This is a brilliant start to a new series by the talented Virginia Heath and I cannot wait for the next installment!

taylallynxo's review against another edition

4.0

This was a delightful start to a new regency romance series from Virginia Heath, and I look forward to the follow up! 

Georgie and Harry are an adorable couple with a fantastic slow burn where you get to literally watch them start to understand one another, then that understanding turns to respect, and finally, fall in love. I loved everything about this novel and if you want a more updated take on regency romances, you can never go wrong with Virginia Heath!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

roseprendeville's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

booksalexreads's review against another edition

funny medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

priya_amrev's review

3.0

Cute

somelady's review

4.0

I really enjoyed this story. I liked Georgie's character and the banter between her and Harry. I also loved the dog, Norbert, and his antics. I thought there was a good balance of humor added to the story. The only critique I have is that there were times when in the middle of a conversation there would be a sidebar of information and background given that completely takes you out of the conversation and then by the end when you read the other character's response, you have to go back to see what they are even responding to. Otherwise, I thought the story was well done and I enjoyed reading it.

Just FYI, I received an ARC via NetGalley and this is my honest review of the book.