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labwa_0712's review against another edition
4.0
Sherry Thomas has an uncanny ability to make a person feel with her magical writing. Her words contain a semblance of poignant undertone and with her artful skills, she can successfully imbibe her beautiful stories in the readers’ hearts.
This was my third book by this author but I knew it the moment I read her first book that she’ll be my new favourite author. She takes a cliche plot and spins her own unique twist in it. And the result is utterly brilliant.
This book revolves around old love and second chances. Stuart and Verity had one magical night together ten years ago when they fell in love. Just one night. They were basically strangers, but they felt that unseen force that tethered them together. However, Verity had secrets so she left him the next morning. Later as we come to know, Stuart spent these ten long years yearning for her. He hired people to look for her but he never found her. At last, he decided to marry a good old friend. Just when he decided to move on, his neatly assembled world plunged into chaos again.
Verity served as a cook to Bertie, Stuart’s older half brother. Although she was a duke’s daughter, dire circumstances had led her to flee her home and seek employment on her own. She and Bertie were lovers, but he refused to marry her. So she thought she would exact revenge on him by using his brother. Little did she know she would fall in love with Stuart.
Every word in the book holds a steadfast grip on your heart. I could feel the angst, the emotions the characters get as they fell in love. I love how each of this author’s characters are well accomplished and knowledgeable in a certain field. They are renowned for their dexterity.
This book also contained a secondary love story. I didn’t care much about it because I was too engrossed in Stuart and Verity’s story.
If I were to complain about something with Sherry Thomas’ books, it would be the abrupt and unsatisfactory endings. Every book of hers have left me wanting some sort of closure. Nevertheless, the quality of her writing and the incredible characters are enough to overshadow this flaw.
Overall, this was a great book with all the typical Sherry Thomas angsty feels and an amazing hero with unending devotion to his lady love. I am so surprised this book has such a low rating. But anyone interested in this book should not be discouraged by the poor rating and maybe bad reviews. If you have previously read Sherry Thomas and like her books, then you should go for it. Personally, I loved this book so I’ll recommend it to others.
This was my third book by this author but I knew it the moment I read her first book that she’ll be my new favourite author. She takes a cliche plot and spins her own unique twist in it. And the result is utterly brilliant.
This book revolves around old love and second chances. Stuart and Verity had one magical night together ten years ago when they fell in love. Just one night. They were basically strangers, but they felt that unseen force that tethered them together. However, Verity had secrets so she left him the next morning. Later as we come to know, Stuart spent these ten long years yearning for her. He hired people to look for her but he never found her. At last, he decided to marry a good old friend. Just when he decided to move on, his neatly assembled world plunged into chaos again.
Verity served as a cook to Bertie, Stuart’s older half brother. Although she was a duke’s daughter, dire circumstances had led her to flee her home and seek employment on her own. She and Bertie were lovers, but he refused to marry her. So she thought she would exact revenge on him by using his brother. Little did she know she would fall in love with Stuart.
Every word in the book holds a steadfast grip on your heart. I could feel the angst, the emotions the characters get as they fell in love. I love how each of this author’s characters are well accomplished and knowledgeable in a certain field. They are renowned for their dexterity.
This book also contained a secondary love story. I didn’t care much about it because I was too engrossed in Stuart and Verity’s story.
If I were to complain about something with Sherry Thomas’ books, it would be the abrupt and unsatisfactory endings. Every book of hers have left me wanting some sort of closure. Nevertheless, the quality of her writing and the incredible characters are enough to overshadow this flaw.
Overall, this was a great book with all the typical Sherry Thomas angsty feels and an amazing hero with unending devotion to his lady love. I am so surprised this book has such a low rating. But anyone interested in this book should not be discouraged by the poor rating and maybe bad reviews. If you have previously read Sherry Thomas and like her books, then you should go for it. Personally, I loved this book so I’ll recommend it to others.
booketofbooks's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
4.0
larah2's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-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
4.5
This had an uneven start—the time jumps were a little confusing. But oh the longing. And the exquisite detail. Really enjoyed this take on Cinderella.
caitlinmchugh24's review against another edition
3.0
3.5. Mostly due to the timeline switches and the whole issue of being engaged to another woman while in love with the heroine. But I do like the occupations of the characters and the writing style.
I feel that historical romance set in any place could have more politicians. Especially with those set in England, House of Lords and House of Commons gives many opportunities for main characters/side characters occupations and interests. I do also enjoy that the female character is extraordinary in her field, which is especially great in a historical romance.
The Cinderella framing was okay, but was maybe overused slightly.
I feel that historical romance set in any place could have more politicians. Especially with those set in England, House of Lords and House of Commons gives many opportunities for main characters/side characters occupations and interests. I do also enjoy that the female character is extraordinary in her field, which is especially great in a historical romance.
The Cinderella framing was okay, but was maybe overused slightly.
shadowmaster13's review against another edition
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
lectorliber04's review against another edition
2.0
It took a long while to get into the story and when I did, I found Lizzie and Will Marsden more interesting. Private Arrangements is a better read.
jjigae's review against another edition
emotional
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? No
4.0
bookloverchelle's review against another edition
4.0
I've always enjoyed a historical romance that took me out of the ballroom and gave me a new prospective. This novel did not let me down. I loved Verity's story and her strength through her struggles. I thought that the hero, Stuart, had great strength of character and just enough rigidness to provide some conflict.
Wonderful couple that connected through the get go and a great romp on the way to a HEA. Good read!
Wonderful couple that connected through the get go and a great romp on the way to a HEA. Good read!
sharonwb's review against another edition
3.0
This book had so much potential but was too confusing. The secondary romance of the Marsden brother and Lizzie was very very good. Love the euphemisms of symphonic concert vs music hall. So funny and teasingly "delicious". On to the next Marsden brother who I hope is as entertaining as William.
pattydsf's review against another edition
3.0
So, this year, I am trying to link my books - how do I get from one to another. I have not always found this easy, but it is fun to do.
This link would make one of the authors happy, but I am not sure how the other would feel about it. I was looking for online reviews for The Gastronomical Me and I ran across a review written by Sherry Thomas (http://dearauthor.com/book-reviews/guest-review-gastronomical-me-by-sherry-thomas/). I was so taken with Thomas' review of Fisher's book that I decided to find her book, Delicious.
This novel was lots of fun. I liked the food, the brothers and, of course, the happy ending. I am very glad that I discovered Sherry Thomas and her romances. I am sure I will read more of them.
As far as Fisher goes, I would hope she would appreciate the connections between food and romance and her memoir and Thomas' romance. I don't know though since I have no feeling for what Fisher read for fun.
If you are a romance reader and have not encountered Sherry Thomas, start here. I don't think you will be disappointed.
This link would make one of the authors happy, but I am not sure how the other would feel about it. I was looking for online reviews for The Gastronomical Me and I ran across a review written by Sherry Thomas (http://dearauthor.com/book-reviews/guest-review-gastronomical-me-by-sherry-thomas/). I was so taken with Thomas' review of Fisher's book that I decided to find her book, Delicious.
This novel was lots of fun. I liked the food, the brothers and, of course, the happy ending. I am very glad that I discovered Sherry Thomas and her romances. I am sure I will read more of them.
As far as Fisher goes, I would hope she would appreciate the connections between food and romance and her memoir and Thomas' romance. I don't know though since I have no feeling for what Fisher read for fun.
If you are a romance reader and have not encountered Sherry Thomas, start here. I don't think you will be disappointed.