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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for granting me an advance copy of Heiress for Hire!
I blew through this book! The characters were enjoyable and the overall plot line engaging (I look forward to the next books in the series and learning more about the family and mystery at the heart of the story). Two things I found frustrating: 1: the female protagonist at times felt a little flat as a character, especially when it came to some of the central conflict with her character and the male protagonist; 2: I was very disappointed that the central mystery of the story wasn’t resolved before the end. I hope it will be resolved in the future (and I understand why it wasn’t - get people to read the other two books to come) because I get frustrated with stories that don’t resolve the issues they present.
What I liked: the family (on both sides) and the potential for further development of those story lines in the future; the independent nature of the female protagonist (though I would have liked a bit more focus on her business - again, I hope we hear more in the future installments); the focus on healthy, consensual relationships.
As I’ve said a few times, I look forward to more books in the series to see where things go!
I blew through this book! The characters were enjoyable and the overall plot line engaging (I look forward to the next books in the series and learning more about the family and mystery at the heart of the story). Two things I found frustrating: 1: the female protagonist at times felt a little flat as a character, especially when it came to some of the central conflict with her character and the male protagonist; 2: I was very disappointed that the central mystery of the story wasn’t resolved before the end. I hope it will be resolved in the future (and I understand why it wasn’t - get people to read the other two books to come) because I get frustrated with stories that don’t resolve the issues they present.
What I liked: the family (on both sides) and the potential for further development of those story lines in the future; the independent nature of the female protagonist (though I would have liked a bit more focus on her business - again, I hope we hear more in the future installments); the focus on healthy, consensual relationships.
As I’ve said a few times, I look forward to more books in the series to see where things go!
Chase Radnor is investigating the mysterious death of his uncle and finds some of his bequests to strangers suspicious. Minerva is one of the legatees and has some mystery in her own backstory. The two team up to investigate the death and also find out more about the other.
It's a fairly typical historical romance, enjoyable to read with interesting characters. I expect we'll find the murderer in the third book of the series, but I'm willing to take the ride with the three young women who'll feature in the series as the unknowing legatees of the duke.
It's a fairly typical historical romance, enjoyable to read with interesting characters. I expect we'll find the murderer in the third book of the series, but I'm willing to take the ride with the three young women who'll feature in the series as the unknowing legatees of the duke.
emotional
mysterious
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:
No
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
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:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-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:
No
Took me a while but I most definitely got into this well developed storyline and characters. Minerva and Chase were a great match.
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
chase is such a cinnamon roll, how much he cares for minerva and always wants the best for her is the sweetest thing. and at the same time he respects her and is willing to support her in any way he can.
minerva was a likable heroine.
their relationship was very sweet, chase was truly a gentleman and wanted to help minerva overcome the trauma from her marriage. he always let her decide what she really wanted and needed and was willing to listen to her and her feelings.
the pacing was veeeery slow and a little weird. was bored a lot whilst reading. a lot of scenes of chase dealing with his family. also the ending was a bit rushed and simplistic.
the overall problem of this book was that it needed to be more complex, both the character and the plot.
I was given an e-arc by Netgalley in exchange of my honest opinion.
I liked Minerva's character and the way her past abuse was handled, but I couldn't connect much with her and even less with Chase. I was supposed to be interested in the mistery but to be quite honest, I was bored. I wish I could say this story grabbed my attention and didn't let go, but that wasn't the case. But that's just how I feel about it, because it's a well written book and just because I didn't connect with it doesn't mean that others won't.
I liked Minerva's character and the way her past abuse was handled, but I couldn't connect much with her and even less with Chase. I was supposed to be interested in the mistery but to be quite honest, I was bored. I wish I could say this story grabbed my attention and didn't let go, but that wasn't the case. But that's just how I feel about it, because it's a well written book and just because I didn't connect with it doesn't mean that others won't.
Trigger warning for discussion of domestic violence in the novel.
It took me a while to get into this novel, but the second half was much more engaging. It’s a neat premise, a Duke leaving his money and companies to women who need it rather than his greedy family. I liked the hero and heroine, but I really enjoyed it once they started working together rather than sparring.
The heroine is struggling to be with a man after her abusive husband, and I think the book dealt with her pain and trauma well, though it needs a trigger warning.
This book is a good set up to a series and features multiple investigators. So, if you’re looking to read about trying to solve a mystery it might be a good fit.
I received an advanced readers copy of this book from the publisher and Net Galley in return for a fair review.
It took me a while to get into this novel, but the second half was much more engaging. It’s a neat premise, a Duke leaving his money and companies to women who need it rather than his greedy family. I liked the hero and heroine, but I really enjoyed it once they started working together rather than sparring.
The heroine is struggling to be with a man after her abusive husband, and I think the book dealt with her pain and trauma well, though it needs a trigger warning.
This book is a good set up to a series and features multiple investigators. So, if you’re looking to read about trying to solve a mystery it might be a good fit.
I received an advanced readers copy of this book from the publisher and Net Galley in return for a fair review.
Chase has some family drama. With the reading of his uncle's will, everyone in the family has lost their mind and the greed is astounding. He runs an investigative business and takes it upon himself to truly look into what happened to his uncle and if it was an accident.
Minerva is a widow from a not so happy marriage. She doesn't understand how, but she is given a grand inheritance from Chase's uncle. Running her own investigative business keeps her busy, but the two band together to try to solve this mystery.
I think you should try this book if you like plenty of mystery, sleuthing, and crime solving in your novels.
I really did not like this book unfortunately. I was just so utterly....bored. I hate to say it. I had to force myself to read this and I am not usually like that, even if I don't love a novel. I literally fell asleep twice while reading this book on separate occasions. I just could not get into it. The characters felt so flat to me. I didn't care about them. There was so much time spent on the family and the inheritance and the sleuthing. I felt like when I got to 40% of the book they had barely had 3 conversations together. The first kiss was awful to me with her thinking about her dead husband the whole time. I just couldn't like it. I think maybe someone more into the investigative side of the novel will enjoy this a lot more than I did.
Thank you netgalley for the ARC. My opinions and thoughts are my own.
Minerva is a widow from a not so happy marriage. She doesn't understand how, but she is given a grand inheritance from Chase's uncle. Running her own investigative business keeps her busy, but the two band together to try to solve this mystery.
I think you should try this book if you like plenty of mystery, sleuthing, and crime solving in your novels.
I really did not like this book unfortunately. I was just so utterly....bored. I hate to say it. I had to force myself to read this and I am not usually like that, even if I don't love a novel. I literally fell asleep twice while reading this book on separate occasions. I just could not get into it. The characters felt so flat to me. I didn't care about them. There was so much time spent on the family and the inheritance and the sleuthing. I felt like when I got to 40% of the book they had barely had 3 conversations together. The first kiss was awful to me with her thinking about her dead husband the whole time. I just couldn't like it. I think maybe someone more into the investigative side of the novel will enjoy this a lot more than I did.
Thank you netgalley for the ARC. My opinions and thoughts are my own.