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heather667's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Sexual content, Violence, Ableism, Bullying, and Drug use
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, and War
readers_sea's review
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? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed the story of John and Charlotte.
The tension between the characters was so real and raw despite their situation in Charlotte's brother not thinking John was good for her. I loved how comfortable they made each other feel and brought out new sides to each other. Even though they lived different lives, they always came back to each other one way or another!
I felt like the ending and resolution really dragged, which I guess is understandable since it was the 1800s and they couldn't just call each other but it did make me get a bit frustrated LOL.
Overall, I did really enjoy it and loved both characters. They always tried their best to be the best for each other through all the drama and tribulations along the way.
The tension between the characters was so real and raw despite their situation in Charlotte's brother not thinking John was good for her. I loved how comfortable they made each other feel and brought out new sides to each other. Even though they lived different lives, they always came back to each other one way or another!
I felt like the ending and resolution really dragged, which I guess is understandable since it was the 1800s and they couldn't just call each other but it did make me get a bit frustrated LOL.
Overall, I did really enjoy it and loved both characters. They always tried their best to be the best for each other through all the drama and tribulations along the way.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Bullying
Minor: Sexual content
bekkasbookclub's review
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
4.5
John inherits his brother’s title after his death and he must return to London to settle his brother’s affairs. He soon realizes the finances are worse than he could have imagined. John also finds that he must also follow through his brother’s proposal with Lady Luella, whose dowry would cover his debts and more. Luckily, Lady Charlotte, who has crushed on John since childhood, has an idea to help him out. The pair enter a gambling house to win enough money to settle John’s debts but soon discover they must resist growing feelings for one another.
This was a great brother’s friend, opposites attract, social butterfly/wallflower romance and I loved it! Charlotte has been enamored with John since childhood and he to returns, no longer seeing her as his best mate’s kid sister. I enjoyed seeing their relationship growing and ultimately, John no longer being able to resist Charlotte. I feel like they both brought out the best in one another. Charlotte made John realize that he was more than he was led to believe he was. John helps Charlotte that she can seek her own happiness without having to please others first. Though they are different in many ways, their differences complement each other. The third act break up and twist was not expected. However, I’m pleased with how it played out and that we got our HEA. I really enjoyed this book and loved this love story. I’m sad that this is the last of the series, but I do need to go back and read How to Deceive a Duke. Thank you Forever and Netgalley for a digital copy to review and Forever for my gifted copy!
This was a great brother’s friend, opposites attract, social butterfly/wallflower romance and I loved it! Charlotte has been enamored with John since childhood and he to returns, no longer seeing her as his best mate’s kid sister. I enjoyed seeing their relationship growing and ultimately, John no longer being able to resist Charlotte. I feel like they both brought out the best in one another. Charlotte made John realize that he was more than he was led to believe he was. John helps Charlotte that she can seek her own happiness without having to please others first. Though they are different in many ways, their differences complement each other. The third act break up and twist was not expected. However, I’m pleased with how it played out and that we got our HEA. I really enjoyed this book and loved this love story. I’m sad that this is the last of the series, but I do need to go back and read How to Deceive a Duke. Thank you Forever and Netgalley for a digital copy to review and Forever for my gifted copy!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Sexual content
ctsquirrel's review against another edition
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Bullying
Minor: Sexual content and Alcoholism
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