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taramisu's review
3.0
The premise: Sara Cobb, a penniless governess, meets Grenville Martyn in the train on the way to her new assignment as the governess for a spoiled brat of a girl. A quote from amazon.com: "Headed for her new employment, a governess meets a fellow traveler. Despite the ill rumors surrounding her handsome stranger, she falls for him-an affection that will be sorely tested when they reach their destination."
Miscellaneous notes: This has to be the first book I actually thought needed to be longer. It felt as if one or two entire chapters were edited out for some reason. The relationship really needed more pounding out by the author. I wanted to hear more of what was going on in their respective heads.
It was refreshing to read about two people who weren't peers of the realm. And Gren, despite the fact that he was on the grey side of the law, really was a great guy.
Overall, worth reading. I was so glad that this one turned out better than the one before it.
Miscellaneous notes: This has to be the first book I actually thought needed to be longer. It felt as if one or two entire chapters were edited out for some reason. The relationship really needed more pounding out by the author. I wanted to hear more of what was going on in their respective heads.
It was refreshing to read about two people who weren't peers of the realm. And Gren, despite the fact that he was on the grey side of the law, really was a great guy.
Overall, worth reading. I was so glad that this one turned out better than the one before it.
takethyme's review
4.0
This is my third historical romance by Nancy Butler but [b:The Kindness of a Rogue|3053114|The Kindness of a Rogue|Nancy Butler|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1309204149l/3053114._SY75_.jpg|3084008] is now my favorite.
Grenville Martyn, ’The Rogue’, first met Miss Sara Cobb while traveling on a coach. She was to start her new job as a governess in Cornwall. They did not know each other but he issued a warning, You’re making a mistake. She hissed, he repeated his statement, she frowned, he warned her again, she raised her chin, and he laughed. Needless to say, they started their relationship with verbal quips and swords.
It was refreshing that neither MC was a member of the ton. Even though the romance moved at a slow pace in the first half, I liked Gren and Sara, or Miss Crab as he called her. When they were together, they got under each other’s skin.
There was a bit of suspense and as my GR friend, Rane, wisely pointed out, the epilogue was out of place. Do as she suggested and read it before tackling the last chapter. You will be happy you did.
Grenville Martyn, ’The Rogue’, first met Miss Sara Cobb while traveling on a coach. She was to start her new job as a governess in Cornwall. They did not know each other but he issued a warning, You’re making a mistake. She hissed, he repeated his statement, she frowned, he warned her again, she raised her chin, and he laughed. Needless to say, they started their relationship with verbal quips and swords.
It was refreshing that neither MC was a member of the ton. Even though the romance moved at a slow pace in the first half, I liked Gren and Sara, or Miss Crab as he called her. When they were together, they got under each other’s skin.
There was a bit of suspense and as my GR friend, Rane, wisely pointed out, the epilogue was out of place. Do as she suggested and read it before tackling the last chapter. You will be happy you did.
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