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blissofalife'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
3.0
An enjoyable listen, definitely sappy but that’s on par for the genre. This author definitely overuses the word “slammed” but I’ll be listening to more so long as there’s more to listen to.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Classism and Alcohol
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Murder, Death, Sexism, Violence, and Death of parent
Classism is the genre-typical stuff the upper crust was so concerned about. Sex scenes lack any real anatomical description, with a focus on emotionssofia_santana's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
tufriel's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
archangelwings's review against another edition
3.5
Bit of mixed feelings, I liked it, I liked Griff and Kath, how he was willing to secrifice so she could get what she wanted and how she realised/knew what she wanted changed and wasn't willing to back down, and they had a bunch of great scenes, but idkk sth just wasn't adding up the way it should've... 3.5 stars and I'm really on the fence, cos it bas better than 3*,but for whatever reason it did not reach 4* heights yano?
rngsnapdragon's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? No
5.0
dram8ic's review against another edition
fast-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
4.75
dynamicdylan's review
3.0
3.5 stars
Okay, I may be in the minority here, but this one wasn't for me. It may have been the fact that it focused more on the drama of Lady Katherine wanting to wed someone with a title, and I didn't find that all too interesting. I wish it had more of Katherine and Griff's relationship. The ending felt a little rushed for me.
There were a few very swoony moments. Lorraine Heath is a wonderful writer. I just don't think the plot was for me. A lot of people love this book, if the plot sounds intriguing to you give it a try!
Okay, I may be in the minority here, but this one wasn't for me. It may have been the fact that it focused more on the drama of Lady Katherine wanting to wed someone with a title, and I didn't find that all too interesting. I wish it had more of Katherine and Griff's relationship. The ending felt a little rushed for me.
There were a few very swoony moments. Lorraine Heath is a wonderful writer. I just don't think the plot was for me. A lot of people love this book, if the plot sounds intriguing to you give it a try!
colleen1011's review
4.0
Can I talk about how much I loved this book? A wonderful story, well developed plot and I adored the main characters. Griffith was a phenomanal hero and I felt that he was one of my favorite heroes I have read lately. I can't wait for the next book in the series.
books_and_more_books_byt's review against another edition
5.0
Scoundrel of My Heart by Lorraine Heath is the first book in the new Once Upon a Dukedom by Lorraine Heath. We met the hero Lord Griffith “Griff” Stanwick in his sister’s book Beauty Tempts the Beast which is part of the Sins for All Seasons. I was so glad to see him get his own book and a happy ever after. This is one of my favorite historic romance authors and I always look forward to her books. This one did not disappoint at all, it flowed smoothly and was full of emotions. It was a “best friend’s brother” troupe which can be monotonous, but the author pulled it off beautifully with all her plot full of twists and turns.
Griff was the second son of the Duke of Wolfford’s and as the spare, there were no expectations for him. He was mostly ignored by his family and had no purpose in life except to be the backup in case something happened to the heir. He felt drawn to his sister’s best friend Lady Kathryn Lambert since he saw her the first time and tried to keep his distance by constantly irritating her. After his father is found guilty of treason, his life in society was lost. The Stanwick family lost everything, and they found themselves living in poverty. He finally scraped enough money together to start the club of his dreams, The Fair and Spare. A club for the second sons, wallflowers, and others who have been overlooked by society. He was never able to get Kathryn out of his thoughts even though he knew he could never have her.
Kathryn loved her late grandmother’s seaside cottage and to inherit it she had to marry a titled gentleman. As it happens, the Duke of Kingsland is looking for a bride. He places an advert requesting daughters of peers to write to him and tell him why he should consider them. Kathryn had a hard time writing a letter and finally decides not to write a letter, but secretly Griff writes the duke a letter recommending her. Meanwhile, Kathryn and Griff have come to know each other better and Kathryn starts to doubt her idea of marrying for her beloved cottage. However, Griff and his family disappear when his father’s disgrace becomes known. When Kathryn hears of Griff’s club, she rushed to him to confront him about the wager he made involving her. She must decide what is more important, marrying a man with a title to acquire her beloved cottage or convincing the man she loves to marry her.
I adored the characters which had depth and were interesting. I enjoyed seeing characters from previous books and series. We also got introduced to some new characters that I hope to see in future books. This was an incredible book, and it started the series off with humor, romance, suspense, twist and turns, and amazing characters. Hopefully, we will finally find out what the oldest Stanwick sibling has been doing that was so dangerous in the next book.
Griff was the second son of the Duke of Wolfford’s and as the spare, there were no expectations for him. He was mostly ignored by his family and had no purpose in life except to be the backup in case something happened to the heir. He felt drawn to his sister’s best friend Lady Kathryn Lambert since he saw her the first time and tried to keep his distance by constantly irritating her. After his father is found guilty of treason, his life in society was lost. The Stanwick family lost everything, and they found themselves living in poverty. He finally scraped enough money together to start the club of his dreams, The Fair and Spare. A club for the second sons, wallflowers, and others who have been overlooked by society. He was never able to get Kathryn out of his thoughts even though he knew he could never have her.
Kathryn loved her late grandmother’s seaside cottage and to inherit it she had to marry a titled gentleman. As it happens, the Duke of Kingsland is looking for a bride. He places an advert requesting daughters of peers to write to him and tell him why he should consider them. Kathryn had a hard time writing a letter and finally decides not to write a letter, but secretly Griff writes the duke a letter recommending her. Meanwhile, Kathryn and Griff have come to know each other better and Kathryn starts to doubt her idea of marrying for her beloved cottage. However, Griff and his family disappear when his father’s disgrace becomes known. When Kathryn hears of Griff’s club, she rushed to him to confront him about the wager he made involving her. She must decide what is more important, marrying a man with a title to acquire her beloved cottage or convincing the man she loves to marry her.
I adored the characters which had depth and were interesting. I enjoyed seeing characters from previous books and series. We also got introduced to some new characters that I hope to see in future books. This was an incredible book, and it started the series off with humor, romance, suspense, twist and turns, and amazing characters. Hopefully, we will finally find out what the oldest Stanwick sibling has been doing that was so dangerous in the next book.