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Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Kleypas

19 reviews

ember_eyes_are_for_tigers's review

emotional lighthearted slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

This was rather cute. That’s it.
There’s not much one can say about this book (other than it feeling quite similar, character wise, to Winnifred and Merripen’s book from the Hathways- although, “Marrying Winterborne is definitely better both stylistically and content wise).
Also, this is the novel where Dr. Garret Gibbson makes her first appearance and she’s just that incredible she’s always worth mentioning.

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sydapel's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful 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? It's complicated

3.5

I think I know why this is a big favorite, mainly for the fairly uncommon way the plot develops and barriers fall into place for Helen and Rhys. While I did enjoy the angst and really like Helen as a character, I wanted just a teensy bit more from the third act, especially the couple dealing with the consequences of adoption in Edwardian society. Pandora continues to be my favorite so I'm excited for her book next!

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carbs666's review

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emotional 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? It's complicated

5.0

I can't say enough about how much I love this book!!! Anyone who has come into contact with me within the past month has had to endure me raving about this book!! I'm not sorry!!

I love how Kelypas builds on the foundation laid in Cold Hearted Rake; she really allows us to see the softer side of Rhys and the unyielding side of Helen, bringing more depth to two characters who felt a bit flat in the previous book. I also think this book perfectly blends internal and external conflict and introduces new characters at the right moments to help move the plot along without pulling focus from the romance.

Few things I like better than when a hero is INSTANTLY obsessed with the heroine and this book really delivers. Also, nobody writes a declaration scene like Kleypas - I will remember Rhys' words literally until my dying day. I love the very sexy and explicit negotiations of consent in this book. Truly outstanding in its field.

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bex0022's review

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emotional hopeful slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

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gemin1reader's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted

4.75

This was honestly a joyful read - it made me laugh, it made me cry, there was some adventure and the side characters are just truly fantastic in this series. The only thing preventing me from giving 5 stars is a truly horrific turn of phrase in one of the steamy scenes that I will never get over:

has there ever been a less sexy phrase than ‘’rosy inner flange”

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threeundertwopnw's review against another edition

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emotional funny relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Feels like an old school romance. Made me smile and sigh at the classic possessive alpha romance hero. Side plots were weak, predictable, and often dropped. Side characters were all great.

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