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billireads's review
The first 100 pages were the same thing, "I want her but she's a lady," I want him but he's a rake". All conversations and telling instead of showing with the story. Also too many miscommunications. I just didn't see the story suddenly going anywhere or getting interesting.
sassysmutlover's review
5.0
A heart-melting Earl with a heartbreaking story meets his match with a lady rake that is just what he needs! I was so happy to see Natalie get her own story and she does not disappoint. They are like to halves to a whole heart from the start even though you wouldn't think so by the way they act at first. I loved getting to know both of them and uncovering their own stories as they did with each other. They came from two very different upbringings, but both had scandals that put them at risk. I was holding my breath wishing for a certain twist and wanted to jump up down when it appeared. I did not see the twist of what happened with the trunk coming and was worried for a bit. I laughed when it came to her mother and godmother coming up with a plan. The ending was perfect and I hope to see her brothers again.
Natalie did what she had to so that two people that truly loved each other could be happy. She just didn't expect the rules and lectures that followed. I loved her right away and especially as soon as she decided to take control and be free. She never shied away from anything and really understood him more than anyone.
Garrett is free from his father, but not the scandal that surrounded him. He broke my heart with his fears and reasons for not wanting to marry. But he also was heart-melting with how he listened to her and asked the questions that no one else did. When he discovered the truth it was like a weight off of his shoulders and he had the support he needed.
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Natalie did what she had to so that two people that truly loved each other could be happy. She just didn't expect the rules and lectures that followed. I loved her right away and especially as soon as she decided to take control and be free. She never shied away from anything and really understood him more than anyone.
Garrett is free from his father, but not the scandal that surrounded him. He broke my heart with his fears and reasons for not wanting to marry. But he also was heart-melting with how he listened to her and asked the questions that no one else did. When he discovered the truth it was like a weight off of his shoulders and he had the support he needed.
Copy provided for an honest and voluntary review
mimireadsromance's review
5.0
This was the first book of Annabelle Anders' that I have read, but it most definitely will not be the last! How much did I love it? I highlighted probably half the book! For real, I was laughing, crying, and swooning the entire time I read, refusing to even put the book down to eat. I loved this book so much I plan to read book one this weekend and then read this book all over again!
A Lady's Prerogative has so many of my favorite things. First, a determined young woman that doesn't want to be forced into a loveless marriage. She broke off her engagement in book one, accepting that there would be consequences, because she believed them to be worth the price of her happiness! When a handsome rake, (a friend of her brother's and business acquaintance to her father) attends an extended gathering at her family's home, sparks fly. Is he really a rake, or just a man who's been hurt so badly he's hardened his heart to love?
The push and pull between these two was exquisite. Their banter was lively, often times humorous, and always heart-felt. Beyond the fantastic chemistry between this couple, I particularly loved the attention paid to the plot surrounding Lord Hawthorne's heritage, especially given that his father had been quite mad towards the end of his life.
Five bright, shiny stars from this reader! If I could give it more, I would! Lady Spencer and Lord Hawthorne offered each other the freedom to make choices, which is the most perfect kind of love in my book!
I think the perfect quote to sum up this book is the following:
"It's just the irony of the situation is, in truth, rather magnificent. You have what I want, and I have what you want. In order for either of us to obtain what we want, we must sacrifice some of what we already have."
A Lady's Prerogative has so many of my favorite things. First, a determined young woman that doesn't want to be forced into a loveless marriage. She broke off her engagement in book one, accepting that there would be consequences, because she believed them to be worth the price of her happiness! When a handsome rake, (a friend of her brother's and business acquaintance to her father) attends an extended gathering at her family's home, sparks fly. Is he really a rake, or just a man who's been hurt so badly he's hardened his heart to love?
The push and pull between these two was exquisite. Their banter was lively, often times humorous, and always heart-felt. Beyond the fantastic chemistry between this couple, I particularly loved the attention paid to the plot surrounding Lord Hawthorne's heritage, especially given that his father had been quite mad towards the end of his life.
Five bright, shiny stars from this reader! If I could give it more, I would! Lady Spencer and Lord Hawthorne offered each other the freedom to make choices, which is the most perfect kind of love in my book!
I think the perfect quote to sum up this book is the following:
"It's just the irony of the situation is, in truth, rather magnificent. You have what I want, and I have what you want. In order for either of us to obtain what we want, we must sacrifice some of what we already have."
fleurian28's review against another edition
4.0
"I have you to thank for a great deal, my love. You believed in me, when i didn't believe in myself. You were so brave. You fought me. You fought for me."
I received this ARC for an honest review. This is the 1st book ever i've read from Annabelle Anders. I'm so glad for receiving this ARC because now i find another great author. This book is the 2nd one on the series. After this i'm gonna read the 1st one, mark my words!
Review:
Great story for this one. Although the plot is quite predictable at one point, it keeps me reading to prove if i'm right. I was a bit annoyed for the heroine, Lady Natalie, at first. She seems like a spoiled lady. But as the story goes, i find that she is a naive and brave lady who actually cares deeply for her dearest people happiness. She is a great match for the hero, Garrett, Earl Of Hawthorne.
Garrett, for his stubbornness, believed that he can not marry well and have children of his own because his late father's conditions. He is very protective to Natalie and wants the best for her. He convinced he is not the best person for her. He tries to turn down Natalie's approach but of course the latter also doesn't want to give up easily.
Overall the story deserve a 4 star rating. The story is light, warm, and makes me tear up in a few scenes.
I received this ARC for an honest review. This is the 1st book ever i've read from Annabelle Anders. I'm so glad for receiving this ARC because now i find another great author. This book is the 2nd one on the series. After this i'm gonna read the 1st one, mark my words!
Review:
Great story for this one. Although the plot is quite predictable at one point, it keeps me reading to prove if i'm right. I was a bit annoyed for the heroine, Lady Natalie, at first. She seems like a spoiled lady. But as the story goes, i find that she is a naive and brave lady who actually cares deeply for her dearest people happiness. She is a great match for the hero, Garrett, Earl Of Hawthorne.
Garrett, for his stubbornness, believed that he can not marry well and have children of his own because his late father's conditions. He is very protective to Natalie and wants the best for her. He convinced he is not the best person for her. He tries to turn down Natalie's approach but of course the latter also doesn't want to give up easily.
Overall the story deserve a 4 star rating. The story is light, warm, and makes me tear up in a few scenes.
btchbkshlf's review
5.0
I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for my honest review!
I love a good historical romance novel, and Annabelle Anders gave me just that with this book! I haven't read the first in the series, but I certainly will be soon - and I loved all of the future books hinted at in this one!
There were a few loose ends I wanted filled in more, but overall the love story was so fun and the heat was HOT. Natalie is fun and relatable, while Garrett is everything I like in a hero: tall, dark, and broody. Plus, there's an adorable puppy. What's not to love?
I love a good historical romance novel, and Annabelle Anders gave me just that with this book! I haven't read the first in the series, but I certainly will be soon - and I loved all of the future books hinted at in this one!
There were a few loose ends I wanted filled in more, but overall the love story was so fun and the heat was HOT. Natalie is fun and relatable, while Garrett is everything I like in a hero: tall, dark, and broody. Plus, there's an adorable puppy. What's not to love?
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