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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
Quick and dirty review. I loved this book. I'm not a big fan of regency or these sorts of romance novels. I usually like more mystery in them honestly. But holy crap I was hooked from the minute I started reading this one. The heroine, Callie is a likable plain jane type but she really isn't that plain. Hero is your typical rake who just doesn't give a damn to be honest. Callie finds herself a spinster at age 28 and decides to complete a list of things that men normally can do but women can't such as gambling. Lets just say I read half the book in a day and finished up the last half in two days due to life stuff happening. I would have happily read the whole thing in one sitting though. Highly recommend folks check it out.
Enjoyed the love scenes. The book is fast paced and hard to put down, although some things are quite predictable and I thought there were some flaws in the plot.
But all together I did enjoy a lot ready this novel.
But all together I did enjoy a lot ready this novel.
Callie is a wallflower and firmly on the shelf at 28. Ten years ago she met Ralston in the garden at a party and has been in love with him ever since. Tired of being the good girl, Callie makes a list of scandalous things she would like to try in order to finally start living. First on the list is to be kissed passionately, so she visits Ralston to ask for a kiss. Ralston is in need of someone to introduce his newly discovered sister into society, so he trades a kiss for Callie for help getting her ready to meet the ton.
I just loved all the interactions in here. Callie and Ralston are superb. All the mischief Callie got herself into was just so fun. The whole book flowed really well, and was just a great example of how good a historical romance can be.
I've read a few MacLean's before, and I think this one is far and away the best. I'm looking forward to trying more in the series to see if anyone can compare to the force that is Calpurnia!
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
I love MacLean's Hell's Belles series, so I was disappointed that this one was... fine.
Mi primer libro de Sarah MacLean y desde luego no el último. Tengo muchas ganas de seguir con la saga "Love by numbers". Después del primer capítulo es imposible no cogerle un gran cariño a la protagonista, Callie, porque es muy posible que en algún momento de nuestras vidas nos hayamos sentido como ella. Una protagonista fuerte, decidida y con mucha personalidad, un granuja adorable al que a veces le pegarías un tortazo (o dos) y una narración fresca, divertida y con mucha agilidad son las claves que hacen que este libro funcione y guste tanto.
funny
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
10/28/14 update: i re-read this last night because i'm starting from the beginning in anticipation of chase's book. i gave it a 4 star rating the first time out but yesterday i wondered what in the world i'd been thinking. it's definitely a 5 for me. the character development is perfect, there is hardly a thing either one of them does that seems to be contrary to what we know or expect from them. their interactions with each other are sweet and poignant and passionate and thrilling all at the same time. and callie. oh, callie. i cried every time i read the last thing on that list.
so, a super love for this book from me. on to the next!
so, a super love for this book from me. on to the next!