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mariettula's review against another edition
5.0
This book is what made me really get into HR.
Annabelle is beautiful but without a dowry- so no great prospects of marrying into the aristocracy she wants to join. Many want her for a mistress though. Enter Simon, who is not aristocracy, but rich enough to mingle with them.
Annabelle is smart, beautiful, strong-wlled and stubborn. But she's also snobby, as a result of dreaming all her life of joining the "elite". Simon has risen his social status through smart investments and know that the time of the aristocracy is slowly fading and business men like him are accumulating more power. He challenges everything Annabelle thought she knew, including her view of society and him, and in the process, they both become better people.
Annabelle is beautiful but without a dowry- so no great prospects of marrying into the aristocracy she wants to join. Many want her for a mistress though. Enter Simon, who is not aristocracy, but rich enough to mingle with them.
Annabelle is smart, beautiful, strong-wlled and stubborn. But she's also snobby, as a result of dreaming all her life of joining the "elite". Simon has risen his social status through smart investments and know that the time of the aristocracy is slowly fading and business men like him are accumulating more power. He challenges everything Annabelle thought she knew, including her view of society and him, and in the process, they both become better people.
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This book is different in the respect that they characters build on their relationship little by little and realize their love for one another mostly AFTER they get married. Also, great ending.lauraraluca's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
britlovestoread's review against another edition
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? N/A
I really liked this!
qingreads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Mr Hunt will only be a fictional character
samhart8's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
hklinge218's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-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
I really like this book and I’m excited to read the rest of the series!
aliyyah's review against another edition
lighthearted
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
Okay I enjoyed this a lot more than I expected.
When I started this book I hated Simon Hunt. I thought I was going to dnf this because of how much I hated him. Reader, I fell in love with him.
I loved the plot of this. I love a historical romance where the majority of time is spent at a house party so this really hit the spot for me.
I also loved the characters. Simon and Annabelle became everything to me but I also love the other wallflowers so much. I love the portrayal of female friendship in this. I cannot wait to read the other girls books.
The writing was so fun. The vibes were immaculate.
I especially appreciate that there was no dumb third act conflict. I liked that we got a substantial glimpse into married life for Simon and Annabelle. I do think the plot dragged a little after they got married but the ending saved it for me.
A good time. Very enjoyable.
When I started this book I hated Simon Hunt. I thought I was going to dnf this because of how much I hated him. Reader, I fell in love with him.
I loved the plot of this. I love a historical romance where the majority of time is spent at a house party so this really hit the spot for me.
I also loved the characters. Simon and Annabelle became everything to me but I also love the other wallflowers so much. I love the portrayal of female friendship in this. I cannot wait to read the other girls books.
The writing was so fun. The vibes were immaculate.
I especially appreciate that there was no dumb third act conflict. I liked that we got a substantial glimpse into married life for Simon and Annabelle. I do think the plot dragged a little after they got married but the ending saved it for me.
A good time. Very enjoyable.
olivebook1's review against another edition
lighthearted
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? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
rode0's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
5.0
kristinhzta90's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this historical romance. The characters were well developed and the plot was irresistible. I couldn't put this book down and wound up finishing it in 2 days. She is fast becoming one of my favorite authors!