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adventurous
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
shogins's review
3.0
This was fine. I wasn't fond of the whole Hatfield/McCoy thing, but I enjoyed it more by the end.
plottrysts's review
5.0
This book is the story of two families, both alike in dignity, whose goals of sworn eternal enmity are thwarted by a prank personal ad.
Henry and Daphne are two sensible souls who begin an unlikely pseudonymous correspondence. When they finally meet, it's love at first sight - until they both realize that their counterpart is a member of a rival family. The rest of the book concerns their obstinate commitment to ignoring all logical clues pointing to the identity of their mystery correspondents while also unsuccessfully resisting their attraction to each other.
The only thing we would have added was a dash of only-one-room-at-the-inn with a pinch of carriage-makeout. That said this was nearly made up for by a last-minute "we have a whole hour to wait, do you think have time to ... y'know?" That's right, Elizabeth Boyle went there and we love her for it. Do we really have to say that we adored this book?
Laine's 17-word summary: Daphne and Henry fall in love due to a prank personal ad, unaware of their rival families.
Meg's 17-word summary: Answering personal ads is risky - the hottie you end up corresponding with could be your sworn enemy.
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Henry and Daphne are two sensible souls who begin an unlikely pseudonymous correspondence. When they finally meet, it's love at first sight - until they both realize that their counterpart is a member of a rival family. The rest of the book concerns their obstinate commitment to ignoring all logical clues pointing to the identity of their mystery correspondents while also unsuccessfully resisting their attraction to each other.
The only thing we would have added was a dash of only-one-room-at-the-inn with a pinch of carriage-makeout. That said this was nearly made up for by a last-minute "we have a whole hour to wait, do you think have time to ... y'know?" That's right, Elizabeth Boyle went there and we love her for it. Do we really have to say that we adored this book?
Laine's 17-word summary: Daphne and Henry fall in love due to a prank personal ad, unaware of their rival families.
Meg's 17-word summary: Answering personal ads is risky - the hottie you end up corresponding with could be your sworn enemy.
www.linktr.ee/plottrysts
ham6363's review
4.0
This is a cute, light read. It is a sweet and charming love story. It is great for the beach or a long holiday weekend.
I received an advance reading copy as part of a Goodreads giveaway.
I received an advance reading copy as part of a Goodreads giveaway.
saber's review
2.0
1.5 stars
While I like this trope it did not pan out. Think i just didn't care for the characters plus there's something about Boyle's writing that just does not work for me and no idea what it is.
While I like this trope it did not pan out. Think i just didn't care for the characters plus there's something about Boyle's writing that just does not work for me and no idea what it is.
xakyr's review
5.0
What can I say but that I loved this book! It is very funny, to the point where I was having my husband read bits of it because I couldn't explain through my laughter. While the "meet-cute" is unconventional to say the least, it was quite engaging to watch these two interact with one another. The ending was just such an "Awww!" moment, so that tells me that I was quite invested with the characters and wanted to see them succeed in their quest to find their true love, which is, in fact, each other! This installment improved upon the first, and while they seem to be written as retellings of nursery rhymes or fairy tales, I couldn't figure out which one this one was supposed to be, something that speaks of a subtle touch when winding the tribute into this story. I could not put this down, and when I was forced to, I wound up thinking of it, always the sign of a good book! I highly recommend this, and am eagerly looking forward to the next installment in the series!
quinn_0611's review
4.0
I have just been hitting pay dirt with my audiobook choices lately! And the Miss Ran Away with the Rake by Elizabeth Boyle is such an example. This was such an entertaining historical romance that I am sure I loved even more because the audiobook was fantastic.
And the Miss Ran Away with the Rake is the second book in the Rhymes with Love series, and while I didn’t love it quite as much as The Viscount Who Lived Down the Lane, I loved every minute I spent listening to lighthearted romance.
Daphne Dale has been corresponding with a mystery man for the past few months, and she has fallen for him. He goes by the pseudonym Mister Dishforth, but his real name is Henry Seldon, and he has fallen for Daphne (writing as Miss Spooner). The problem? The Dales and the Seldons basically hate each other.
I like Daphne and Henry so much! I love that Henry wasn’t a rake, although Daphne believes he is one. Henry is so nice and dependable, and I found it so interesting that he felt like he didn’t feel like he fit in with his Seldon family, known for this wild ways. I also loved that he wasn’t afraid of falling in love, at least with his Miss Spooner. I also liked Daphne. Maybe not quite as much as I liked Henry, but I still liked her. She’s smart and intelligent, and willing to do what she has to to meet her Mister Dishforth.
I will admit to not loving how much Daphne and Henry snipe at each other because of the Dale/Seldon feud. It was fun at first, because I like banter and bickering. But after a bit, I wanted less sniping and more understanding happening between the two. It was so clear that Daphne and Henry belonged together. They had the same wants and personalities that would get along well – once they stopped bickering. I just felt their connection, which is a must in the best romances.
It’s safe to say that I am now a total fangirl of Elizabeth Boyle, and I cannot wait to read more of her books. Next up, Along Came a Duke, the first book in the Rhymes with Love series. I do enjoy reading romance series out of order!
And the Miss Ran Away with the Rake is the second book in the Rhymes with Love series, and while I didn’t love it quite as much as The Viscount Who Lived Down the Lane, I loved every minute I spent listening to lighthearted romance.
Daphne Dale has been corresponding with a mystery man for the past few months, and she has fallen for him. He goes by the pseudonym Mister Dishforth, but his real name is Henry Seldon, and he has fallen for Daphne (writing as Miss Spooner). The problem? The Dales and the Seldons basically hate each other.
I like Daphne and Henry so much! I love that Henry wasn’t a rake, although Daphne believes he is one. Henry is so nice and dependable, and I found it so interesting that he felt like he didn’t feel like he fit in with his Seldon family, known for this wild ways. I also loved that he wasn’t afraid of falling in love, at least with his Miss Spooner. I also liked Daphne. Maybe not quite as much as I liked Henry, but I still liked her. She’s smart and intelligent, and willing to do what she has to to meet her Mister Dishforth.
I will admit to not loving how much Daphne and Henry snipe at each other because of the Dale/Seldon feud. It was fun at first, because I like banter and bickering. But after a bit, I wanted less sniping and more understanding happening between the two. It was so clear that Daphne and Henry belonged together. They had the same wants and personalities that would get along well – once they stopped bickering. I just felt their connection, which is a must in the best romances.
It’s safe to say that I am now a total fangirl of Elizabeth Boyle, and I cannot wait to read more of her books. Next up, Along Came a Duke, the first book in the Rhymes with Love series. I do enjoy reading romance series out of order!
catdance23's review
4.0
This book was slow in the beginning and I found myself skimming but it really picked up and I ended up liking it. Not as much as the first book but still enjoyable. Looking forward to Harriet and Roxley's story. The glimpses we've gotten of them in the first two books were great.