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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
We start back with Quinn's sisters and it was nice to be back in Yorkshire for these. Althea uses her pigs to get her neighbor to come visit, Nathaniel, Duke of Rothhaven. She tries to get hime to come back for anything and he does. This is such a cute story that leans to family drama and secrets, Althea proves herself worry of those secrets and Nathaniel's heart.
Enjoyed this one!
Overall, 3.5 stars and 3 steam
Enjoyed this one!
Overall, 3.5 stars and 3 steam
I just love the neighbors trope in a historical romance.
Lady Althea has a troubled past, her life changed radically when her brother became a Dukem but society hasn't accepted her which drives her to life in the country.
Nathaniel is a Duke with a secret, everyone nearby believes he is mad and he is more than happy being left alone, away from every social circle.
Nsthaniel isn't intrested to meet his new neighbor who has some extraordinary hobbies, such as raising pigs in her estate. But after the initial meeting he is intrigued and he decides to help her in order to make a good impression in the local society. Althea is more than happy to accept his advice and offer some cheese in exchange.
I really enjoyed this story, the secret that Nathaniel keeps wasn't something I saw coming and I really like how the reveal was build. The romance is so sweet and I loved the connection between them.
This book is part of a series but I read it as a standalone without any issue, there is enough information about the rest of her family and previous events that makes it easy to understand the backstory.
Lady Althea has a troubled past, her life changed radically when her brother became a Dukem but society hasn't accepted her which drives her to life in the country.
Nathaniel is a Duke with a secret, everyone nearby believes he is mad and he is more than happy being left alone, away from every social circle.
Nsthaniel isn't intrested to meet his new neighbor who has some extraordinary hobbies, such as raising pigs in her estate. But after the initial meeting he is intrigued and he decides to help her in order to make a good impression in the local society. Althea is more than happy to accept his advice and offer some cheese in exchange.
I really enjoyed this story, the secret that Nathaniel keeps wasn't something I saw coming and I really like how the reveal was build. The romance is so sweet and I loved the connection between them.
This book is part of a series but I read it as a standalone without any issue, there is enough information about the rest of her family and previous events that makes it easy to understand the backstory.
Readers of the Rogues to Riches series by Grace Burrowes met Lady Althea Wentworth in previous books in the series, especially in Forever and a Duke, the third book. It is almost unfair of me to be writing this review, because I gave that book only two stars, and this is not much better with three stars. I love historical romance and I love continuity, however, after giving the first two books in the series, My One and Only Duke and When a Duchess Says I Do, each five stars, these last two books fell rather flat for me.
As she is now the sister of a duke, Althea should have had good marriage prospects. Instead she is approaching spinsterhood. Conversely, another duke, Nathaniel, who is actually Althea's neighbor, discover they have more than a bit in common. They are sick of society and would rather avoid it, at any cost. They both have things they are dealing with, and it is these very things that end up drawing them together.
The history of Althea's family is rather interesting, especially as to how her brother Stephen became a duke. Will this be enough to lead her to a good marriage? Quite frankly, Althea doesn't care one with about clout and esteem. She has suddenly seen people for what they really are and they are not the sort she strives to be. However, Nathaniel is different.
But, the pair do knock heads, and for a rather humorous reason. The conflict they face leads them to be sparring partners as it were, thus raising a strong awareness between them. The story is satisfying, especially as there is a bit of drama involving Nathaniel and his dukedom. Quite naturally for just about any romance, conflict eventually leads to resolution and, and for Althea and Nathaniel in this story - love.
Because I really want Robert's story, which will be in The Truth About Dukes, set for release in November, I will be continuing with the series.
Many thanks to Forever and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
As she is now the sister of a duke, Althea should have had good marriage prospects. Instead she is approaching spinsterhood. Conversely, another duke, Nathaniel, who is actually Althea's neighbor, discover they have more than a bit in common. They are sick of society and would rather avoid it, at any cost. They both have things they are dealing with, and it is these very things that end up drawing them together.
The history of Althea's family is rather interesting, especially as to how her brother Stephen became a duke. Will this be enough to lead her to a good marriage? Quite frankly, Althea doesn't care one with about clout and esteem. She has suddenly seen people for what they really are and they are not the sort she strives to be. However, Nathaniel is different.
But, the pair do knock heads, and for a rather humorous reason. The conflict they face leads them to be sparring partners as it were, thus raising a strong awareness between them. The story is satisfying, especially as there is a bit of drama involving Nathaniel and his dukedom. Quite naturally for just about any romance, conflict eventually leads to resolution and, and for Althea and Nathaniel in this story - love.
Because I really want Robert's story, which will be in The Truth About Dukes, set for release in November, I will be continuing with the series.
Many thanks to Forever and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
What a different read! Althea seems to be failing to appeal to polite society so she seeks out a man who makes society accept him as he is, Nathaniel, Duke of Rothhaven. Nathaniel is a man who does what he wants and his people accept him as he is. He is shocked when Althea asks for help but cannot help but feel a pull towards her. The closer she gets the closer she is to revealing his secrets. Althea is a woman of loyalty and devotion, even if it means giving up what she loves or who she loves. This book was so different and unexpected but so good. It was a journey of trust, exploration, love, some deceit, some gossipers, and eventually truth.
I really enjoy Althea's character.
Althea has born the brunt of society's anger at the Wentworth's family rise. She decides to not submit herself to the season and stay in York hoping to pursue the reclusive duke.
Nathaniel has his own secrets, however he has problems keeping Althea at a distance.
Althea has born the brunt of society's anger at the Wentworth's family rise. She decides to not submit herself to the season and stay in York hoping to pursue the reclusive duke.
Nathaniel has his own secrets, however he has problems keeping Althea at a distance.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I picked back up with this series because I wanted something light, easy, and a bit charming. The books so far have been wobbly but manage to hold together well enough. This one was less convincing.
Althea has been rejected and bullied by the ton in London and has not faired better at the Yorkshire estate to where she withdrew. Despite multiple attempts and adherence to her understanding of social norms, she has failed to be welcomed by her peers in the area. This aspect felt very realistic. Althea’s background and its ramifications for her acceptability among nobility and feelings around her desire for acceptance feel logical. The entire premise of the series seems unlikely, but given that readers have accepted the unlikely rise of Quinn Wentworth and his family, Althea and her circumstances are understandable.
After that, though, nothing about this book seems to hold water. Althea, in an act of desperation, turns to her neighbor, Nathaniel, to… tutor? …her on becoming popular. This immediately feels like a 1990’s teen movie. Nathaniel is a reclusive ‘bad boy’ who dresses in all black. He enters through her window instead of the front door. And so forth.
Without revealing too much of the plot, Nathaniel’s got a lot going on with his personal life, which leads him to shun society all together. This plotline is outlandish, but we’re already buying the Wentworth storyline, so I’ll excuse it.
What I can’t excuse is the non-sensical way that somehow a bizarre arrangement of comebacks, sidelooks, and invitations is going somehow win everyone over to Althea’s side. Or, how at the end Nathaniel drops major news to local society and everyone seems to take it in stride.
Stephan again is a winning character. And for the first time, a religious figure is shown in positive light.
Althea has been rejected and bullied by the ton in London and has not faired better at the Yorkshire estate to where she withdrew. Despite multiple attempts and adherence to her understanding of social norms, she has failed to be welcomed by her peers in the area. This aspect felt very realistic. Althea’s background and its ramifications for her acceptability among nobility and feelings around her desire for acceptance feel logical. The entire premise of the series seems unlikely, but given that readers have accepted the unlikely rise of Quinn Wentworth and his family, Althea and her circumstances are understandable.
After that, though, nothing about this book seems to hold water. Althea, in an act of desperation, turns to her neighbor, Nathaniel, to… tutor? …her on becoming popular. This immediately feels like a 1990’s teen movie. Nathaniel is a reclusive ‘bad boy’ who dresses in all black. He enters through her window instead of the front door. And so forth.
Without revealing too much of the plot, Nathaniel’s got a lot going on with his personal life, which leads him to shun society all together. This plotline is outlandish, but we’re already buying the Wentworth storyline, so I’ll excuse it.
What I can’t excuse is the non-sensical way that somehow a bizarre arrangement of comebacks, sidelooks, and invitations is going somehow win everyone over to Althea’s side. Or, how at the end Nathaniel drops major news to local society and everyone seems to take it in stride.
Stephan again is a winning character. And for the first time, a religious figure is shown in positive light.
emotional
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Confinement, Mental illness, Sexual content, Forced institutionalization, Medical trauma
emotional
medium-paced
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes