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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The Bedwyn siblings are definitely going to make things interesting.
I liked the fact that Aidan and Eve's relationship sort of grew on its own. It wasn't rushed, it just sort of happened for both of them. I liked that they both started to learn more about each other, even if it sometimes was against their will. But then Aidan keyed into Eve's feelings and we got some wonderful "my wife" interactions.
Eve handled the Bedwyn's amazingly. I loved the way she was like "well I'll take lessons for what I don't know, but otherwise, I'm doing this my way." And I loved how she stood up to Wulf and Aunt Rochester. I liked her friendship with Freya and Alleyne and I liked the way she cared for everyone at Ringwood, even if they were her "lame ducks".
Aidan was interesting. Beyond the way he started to care for Eve, I liked watching his character through the book. Initially he was doing his duty/settle a debt and then he wanted to help, which allowed him to keep his word, but it quickly became more. He wanted to stay one more day. Wanted to show Davy around. Wanted Eve to smile. I liked his relationships with his siblings, even though his relationship with Wulf is strained. But that seems like maybe a crack is starting so maybe they'll end up fixing things.
I will admit that I kind of wanted some kind of interaction between Cecil and Aidan after Cecil tried to worm his way through things. But I also feel like Wulf's showing up the way he did made a better impression overall but it also opened things up a tiny bit for Aidan and Wulf.
I will say that unless I missed something, I don't get how Eve could assume she'll never have kids since she didn't conceive during the week they'd been sleeping together? Like, I do like the fact that this gave them children in a non-"traditional" way, but what made Eve so sure she'd never conceive? I felt like there was something left out there because not everyone conceives the first time(s) they try so yeah. Not saying she can't be infertile, but just felt like that slight sadness was kind of left hanging.
I liked the fact that Aidan and Eve's relationship sort of grew on its own. It wasn't rushed, it just sort of happened for both of them. I liked that they both started to learn more about each other, even if it sometimes was against their will. But then Aidan keyed into Eve's feelings and we got some wonderful "my wife" interactions.
Eve handled the Bedwyn's amazingly. I loved the way she was like "well I'll take lessons for what I don't know, but otherwise, I'm doing this my way." And I loved how she stood up to Wulf and Aunt Rochester. I liked her friendship with Freya and Alleyne and I liked the way she cared for everyone at Ringwood, even if they were her "lame ducks".
Aidan was interesting. Beyond the way he started to care for Eve, I liked watching his character through the book. Initially he was doing his duty/settle a debt and then he wanted to help, which allowed him to keep his word, but it quickly became more. He wanted to stay one more day. Wanted to show Davy around. Wanted Eve to smile. I liked his relationships with his siblings, even though his relationship with Wulf is strained. But that seems like maybe a crack is starting so maybe they'll end up fixing things.
I will admit that I kind of wanted some kind of interaction between Cecil and Aidan after Cecil tried to worm his way through things. But I also feel like Wulf's showing up the way he did made a better impression overall but it also opened things up a tiny bit for Aidan and Wulf.
I will say that unless I missed something, I don't get how Eve could assume she'll never have kids since she didn't conceive during the week they'd been sleeping together? Like, I do like the fact that this gave them children in a non-"traditional" way, but what made Eve so sure she'd never conceive? I felt like there was something left out there because not everyone conceives the first time(s) they try so yeah. Not saying she can't be infertile, but just felt like that slight sadness was kind of left hanging.
1. Marriage of Convenience / Fake Marriage Romance
Tropes: A pragmatic proposal (to save her home), forced proximity, and unexpected love blooming.
Why It Fits: Aidan’s gallant offer is purely practical—until desire and emotion complicate everything.
Comparable Books: Mary Balogh’s The Arrangement, Lisa Kleypas’s Devil in Winter.
2. Aristocratic / Regency Romance
Setting: High society London, grand estates (Ringwood Manor), and the glittering world of the ton.
Why It Fits: The Bedwyn family epitomizes Regency-era power, privilege, and scandal.
Comparable Books: Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton series, Eloisa James’s Desperate Duchesses series.
3. Brooding Hero & Independent Heroine
Dynamic: Aidan is coolly arrogant yet fiercely loyal; Eve is headstrong and resistant to his protection.
Why It Fits: Their clash of wills ignites sparks—both emotional and sensual.
Comparable Books: Sarah MacLean’s Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake, Elizabeth Hoyt’s The Raven Prince.
4. Family Saga Romance (Bedwyn Series)
Tropes: A sprawling, powerful family where each sibling gets their own love story.
Why It Fits: This is part of the Bedwyn saga, where each book explores a different sibling’s journey.
Comparable Books: Stephanie Laurens’s Cynster series, Johanna Lindsey’s Mallory-Anderson series.
5. Redemption Romance (for the Hero)
Trope: A marriage-shy rogue (Aidan) discovers love’s transformative power.
Why It Fits: Aidan’s guarded heart slowly opens to Eve’s strength and vulnerability.
Comparable Books: Lorraine Heath’s Lord of Wicked Intentions, Julie Anne Long’s What I Did for a Duke.
6. Sensual Historical Romance
Heat: "One searing embrace" hints at slow-burn tension erupting into passion.
Why It Fits: The Bedwyns are known for their daring sensuality.
Comparable Books: Sylvia Day’s Seven Years to Sin, Elizabeth Hoyt’s Maiden Lane series.
7. Scandal & Society Romance
Tropes: London’s ton breathlessly watches the "transformation" of the new Lady Aidan.
Why It Fits: The public spectacle of their marriage adds external tension.
Comparable Books: Sabrina Jeffries’s The School for Heiresses series, Tessa Dare’s Girl Meets Duke series.
Tropes: A pragmatic proposal (to save her home), forced proximity, and unexpected love blooming.
Why It Fits: Aidan’s gallant offer is purely practical—until desire and emotion complicate everything.
Comparable Books: Mary Balogh’s The Arrangement, Lisa Kleypas’s Devil in Winter.
2. Aristocratic / Regency Romance
Setting: High society London, grand estates (Ringwood Manor), and the glittering world of the ton.
Why It Fits: The Bedwyn family epitomizes Regency-era power, privilege, and scandal.
Comparable Books: Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton series, Eloisa James’s Desperate Duchesses series.
3. Brooding Hero & Independent Heroine
Dynamic: Aidan is coolly arrogant yet fiercely loyal; Eve is headstrong and resistant to his protection.
Why It Fits: Their clash of wills ignites sparks—both emotional and sensual.
Comparable Books: Sarah MacLean’s Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake, Elizabeth Hoyt’s The Raven Prince.
4. Family Saga Romance (Bedwyn Series)
Tropes: A sprawling, powerful family where each sibling gets their own love story.
Why It Fits: This is part of the Bedwyn saga, where each book explores a different sibling’s journey.
Comparable Books: Stephanie Laurens’s Cynster series, Johanna Lindsey’s Mallory-Anderson series.
5. Redemption Romance (for the Hero)
Trope: A marriage-shy rogue (Aidan) discovers love’s transformative power.
Why It Fits: Aidan’s guarded heart slowly opens to Eve’s strength and vulnerability.
Comparable Books: Lorraine Heath’s Lord of Wicked Intentions, Julie Anne Long’s What I Did for a Duke.
6. Sensual Historical Romance
Heat: "One searing embrace" hints at slow-burn tension erupting into passion.
Why It Fits: The Bedwyns are known for their daring sensuality.
Comparable Books: Sylvia Day’s Seven Years to Sin, Elizabeth Hoyt’s Maiden Lane series.
7. Scandal & Society Romance
Tropes: London’s ton breathlessly watches the "transformation" of the new Lady Aidan.
Why It Fits: The public spectacle of their marriage adds external tension.
Comparable Books: Sabrina Jeffries’s The School for Heiresses series, Tessa Dare’s Girl Meets Duke series.
Cute. I liked the family dynamic and the marriage of convenience.
Book 1 of the Bedwyn family.
Very sweet.
The second son of a duke, Colonel Lord Aiden Bedwyn is a stoic, brave military man who prides himself on his honour and doing his duty. When a junior officer is mortally wounded on the battlefield, Aiden swears to the man he will return to England to personally visit the man's sister and ensure her protection.
Eve is a generous, kind-hearted country girl who has a propensity for opening her home to those society would rather ignore, including an ex-convict, a pair of orphans, an amputee, an intellectually disabled boy, a former brothel's cook and an unwed mother. Her father was a wealthy Welshman who owned a coal mine. After his death Eve was given a large inheritance and the ownership of her family's estate, with the proviso that she married a gentleman within a year.
For romance reasons relating to her inheritance, Eve and Aiden enter a marriage of convenience. What follows is a gentle, slow-burn romance that develops so subtly, that it seems to sneak up out of nowhere and become a passionate and deeply abiding love that is truly believable.
This book contains mildly descriptive love scenes.
Very sweet.
The second son of a duke, Colonel Lord Aiden Bedwyn is a stoic, brave military man who prides himself on his honour and doing his duty. When a junior officer is mortally wounded on the battlefield, Aiden swears to the man he will return to England to personally visit the man's sister and ensure her protection.
Eve is a generous, kind-hearted country girl who has a propensity for opening her home to those society would rather ignore, including an ex-convict, a pair of orphans, an amputee, an intellectually disabled boy, a former brothel's cook and an unwed mother. Her father was a wealthy Welshman who owned a coal mine. After his death Eve was given a large inheritance and the ownership of her family's estate, with the proviso that she married a gentleman within a year.
For romance reasons relating to her inheritance, Eve and Aiden enter a marriage of convenience. What follows is a gentle, slow-burn romance that develops so subtly, that it seems to sneak up out of nowhere and become a passionate and deeply abiding love that is truly believable.
This book contains mildly descriptive love scenes.
They were so adorable! Aidan was trying to stay indifferent bahaha good sir, that was doomed from the start. Eve is such a cutie pie and she really does have a bleeding heart, how fortunate that that was exactly what Aidan needed.
Regency romance— where there is still mid written romance but the women don’t have rights.
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.5 Dums dums in love. For such a pratical woman, Eve could be dumb as shit. She was so contradictory.