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hollsyy's review
3.0
This novel immediately hooked me in and had me up to 3am on a night that I definitely shouldn't have been up that late. The banter is at another level that I have yet to see and I loved the set up of their second chance meeting! However, soon enough I lost all my steam and love for them as it began to drag. I felt this way upon the start of a certain "trial" which I didn't enjoy at all. It felt nonsensical and not in a fun way. I powered through till after the marriage and then just kind of skimmed the rest honestly. It definitely felt like too much book and the ended didn't need to happen the way that it did. I'm kind of sad because when I started this, the first 100 pages had me convinced I was reading a top 5 contender for my favs in historical romance and it ended up being a snooze 💤
booketofbooks's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
4.0
mdmiller1993'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? No
5.0
nitzanschwarz's review against another edition
3.0
OKAY, I AM CONFLICTED!. On the one hand, I highly enjoyed it and I really loved the two of them together by the last third of the novel. On the other, I wanted to smack Raven so many times while reading this for all of his "you're smart... for a female", "the female brain, such as it was...", "silly girl, use your brain, you do have one, right?" and etc (paraphrasing here).
Like, I get it. At this time in the world's history, people (and by that I mean men) didn't think women were capable of much. Even though they held the household together, and gave birth to their children, and were responsible for taking care of those children. Because that's such easy an easy job anyone can do...?...
And I get that a huge part of this novel is being like "yes, women ARE capable and they ARE smart and the ARE courageous and fuck you for even thinking otherwise". But why did you have to make the hero the one so obnoxious about it?? And I never felt like he understood women, as a people, are better than what people make of them, only that he happened to have a wife that despite being a female was also smart and intelligent. It pissed me off!!
And again, I LOVED them together. The banter was high quality and a lot of fun. But... but... still. STOP SAYING THOSE INFURIATING THOUGHTS FOR GOD'S SAKE!
So yeah. I enjoyed it, but the feminist in me that thinks women are fabulous and brilliant and a person as clever as Raven should be the first to notice this instead of dismissing it rebelled at his character.
Like, I get it. At this time in the world's history, people (and by that I mean men) didn't think women were capable of much. Even though they held the household together, and gave birth to their children, and were responsible for taking care of those children. Because that's such easy an easy job anyone can do...?...
And I get that a huge part of this novel is being like "yes, women ARE capable and they ARE smart and the ARE courageous and fuck you for even thinking otherwise". But why did you have to make the hero the one so obnoxious about it?? And I never felt like he understood women, as a people, are better than what people make of them, only that he happened to have a wife that despite being a female was also smart and intelligent. It pissed me off!!
And again, I LOVED them together. The banter was high quality and a lot of fun. But... but... still. STOP SAYING THOSE INFURIATING THOUGHTS FOR GOD'S SAKE!
So yeah. I enjoyed it, but the feminist in me that thinks women are fabulous and brilliant and a person as clever as Raven should be the first to notice this instead of dismissing it rebelled at his character.
jackiehorne's review
4.0
See full review at:
http://romancenovelsforfeminists.blogspot.com/2016/01/wit-and-froth-feminism-loretta-chases.html
http://romancenovelsforfeminists.blogspot.com/2016/01/wit-and-froth-feminism-loretta-chases.html
420blazeit's review
2.0
this was SIGNIFICANTALLY better than the previous book. like miles ahead. it had the classic Loretta Chase banter and meet-cute/reconnection that was missing in leonie's book. i will have to say that upon them getting married the book #draggedddd i mean after the 80% mark i started skipping pages, and in the end, jacob freame ended up being the least scary villain there was. the ambush started and ended so fast it seemed like it could've been condensed into a couple paragraphs. so two stars only for clara and raven being such a great match, and then minus three for the unnecessary drama that dragged on the last 100 pages. so while chase's writing has redeemed itself (partly), im going to take a break from her for a little.
indecisivesailorscout's review
4.0
This was such a fun and delightful romp of a book. I absolutely adored the chemistry and banter between Clara and Raven. I also had the immense pleasure of meeting Loretta Chase at KissCon New England yesterday, and can confirm she is just as wonderful in person as all of her excellent writing and passion for romance suggests.
cassandra67b07's review against another edition
5.0
Finished my audible reread. I’d forgotten much of the plot but not Raven’s trial or the way he and Lady Clara matched wits through. Delightful book and Kate Reading’s narration was
chandlerainsley's review
4.0
i think i have a new fav historical romance author!
while i adore the popular historical romance authors of the moment (tessa dare etc), i really have to say how much i appreciate some of the older authors. they really take the time to set up place, plot, and characters in a way that makes me fall even more deeply in love with character relationships.
i really don't think loretta chase has an equal in writing banter between heroine & hero. i always find myself grinning like a big idiot at the jabs and insults the characters throw at each other. and i always swoon at the end when everything is tied up in a pretty bow.
the only real complaint i have and i anticipate other readers will have as well is how long this book is. i think it's necessary in creating convincing relationships but if you're used to a quick fall in love plot and then "the end" this might not be for you. chase usually has the characters married at the 60-70% mark with more plot after that.
overall, 4/5 bodice ripping stars
while i adore the popular historical romance authors of the moment (tessa dare etc), i really have to say how much i appreciate some of the older authors. they really take the time to set up place, plot, and characters in a way that makes me fall even more deeply in love with character relationships.
i really don't think loretta chase has an equal in writing banter between heroine & hero. i always find myself grinning like a big idiot at the jabs and insults the characters throw at each other. and i always swoon at the end when everything is tied up in a pretty bow.
the only real complaint i have and i anticipate other readers will have as well is how long this book is. i think it's necessary in creating convincing relationships but if you're used to a quick fall in love plot and then "the end" this might not be for you. chase usually has the characters married at the 60-70% mark with more plot after that.
overall, 4/5 bodice ripping stars