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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
Definitely fluffy, but also a thoroughly enjoyable read.
PUNTUACIÓN EXACTA: 4.75/5⭐
CAWPILE
PERSONAJES(C) → 9
AMBIENTACIÓN(A) → 10
PLUMA(W) → 10
TRAMA(P) → 9
LÓGICA(L) → 9
DISFRUTE(E) → 10
Callie es la hija de un conde y a sus 28 años una de las solterones de la alta sociedad, cansada de su monótona vida decide, impulsada un poco por su hermano, vivir aventuras que solo están bien vistas para los hombres, para ello hace una lista con cada una de ellas y conforme las vaya realizando las tachara. La primera de todas la tiene clara, quiere besar a alguien de forma apasionada y sabe quien quiere que sea su primer beso, el marqués de Ralston, Gabriel St. John, uno de los mayores canallas y el hombre del que lleva perdidamente enamorada desde hace una década. Para ello se presenta en su casa una noche de manera inesperada y lejos de rechazarla, Gabriel le pide ayuda para conseguir que su recién llegada media-hermana italiana se convierta en una digna señorita debutante inglesa, para ello Callie le propone un trato le ayudará si a cambio la besa y le ayuda a conseguir vivir esas aventuras que tanto anhela. Durante la tutela de Callie, los encuentros, los besos y las caricias indecorosas clandestinas aumentan entre ellos, juntos con los sentimientos y el anhelo mutuo.
Que buen comienzo de trilogía, ha sido todo lo que esperaba. Callie, nuestra protagonista, me ha encantado, me he sentido muy identificada con ella en sus inseguridades, en sus ganas de vivir experiencias y en su concepto del amor. Por otro lado Gabriel también me ha gustado mucho, aunque he de reconocer que por ahora si tuviese que quedarme con un gemelo sería Nick, pero en cuento a nuestro protagonista, me ha encantado como la trata, la seguridad que le da, su evolución, esa picardía y espero ver un mejor desarrollo en cuanto a su papel como hermano de juliana en el tercer y último libro.
En definitiva ha sido una historia de amor divertida, apasionada, con unos protagonistas muy diferentes, pero con una atracción sin igual y un final a la altura. He amado cada escena y cada página, y lo único que no me gusto y por eso le he bajado la nota ha sido que Gabriel ha ratos era insufrible y después de los momentazos siempre la cagaba y quería pegarle, y algunas escenas como el duelo, no me gustan nada las escenas de duelos en las novelas, me parecen que aportan 0..
CAWPILE
PERSONAJES(C) → 9
AMBIENTACIÓN(A) → 10
PLUMA(W) → 10
TRAMA(P) → 9
LÓGICA(L) → 9
DISFRUTE(E) → 10
Callie es la hija de un conde y a sus 28 años una de las solterones de la alta sociedad, cansada de su monótona vida decide, impulsada un poco por su hermano, vivir aventuras que solo están bien vistas para los hombres, para ello hace una lista con cada una de ellas y conforme las vaya realizando las tachara. La primera de todas la tiene clara, quiere besar a alguien de forma apasionada y sabe quien quiere que sea su primer beso, el marqués de Ralston, Gabriel St. John, uno de los mayores canallas y el hombre del que lleva perdidamente enamorada desde hace una década. Para ello se presenta en su casa una noche de manera inesperada y lejos de rechazarla, Gabriel le pide ayuda para conseguir que su recién llegada media-hermana italiana se convierta en una digna señorita debutante inglesa, para ello Callie le propone un trato le ayudará si a cambio la besa y le ayuda a conseguir vivir esas aventuras que tanto anhela. Durante la tutela de Callie, los encuentros, los besos y las caricias indecorosas clandestinas aumentan entre ellos, juntos con los sentimientos y el anhelo mutuo.
Que buen comienzo de trilogía, ha sido todo lo que esperaba. Callie, nuestra protagonista, me ha encantado, me he sentido muy identificada con ella en sus inseguridades, en sus ganas de vivir experiencias y en su concepto del amor. Por otro lado Gabriel también me ha gustado mucho, aunque he de reconocer que por ahora si tuviese que quedarme con un gemelo sería Nick, pero en cuento a nuestro protagonista, me ha encantado como la trata, la seguridad que le da, su evolución, esa picardía y espero ver un mejor desarrollo en cuanto a su papel como hermano de juliana en el tercer y último libro.
En definitiva ha sido una historia de amor divertida, apasionada, con unos protagonistas muy diferentes, pero con una atracción sin igual y un final a la altura. He amado cada escena y cada página, y lo único que no me gusto y por eso le he bajado la nota ha sido que Gabriel ha ratos era insufrible y después de los momentazos siempre la cagaba y quería pegarle, y algunas escenas como el duelo, no me gustan nada las escenas de duelos en las novelas, me parecen que aportan 0..
I'll admit to not being overwhelmed by most of the other books I've read by this author, though I did like "The Rogue Not Taken." I have to day, this one has become my new Sarah MacLean favorite! The heroine, even at her most reckless, was still smart and likable, and the hero was never so rakish as to be off-putting. A thoroughly enjoyable read.
Quite enjoyable. Just unpredictable enough. Also, I just like Calpurnia, and feel her pain. =)
The most fun I've had reading a romance book in a long time, a bit cheesy but I ate it up and it was a PERFECT escapism book. Callie is my new favorite heroine
I cannot review this without rambling so I will keep it short.
I loved Callie and Ralston.
Ralston is grade A certified romantic hero meat.
Callie is the perfect heroine. Perfect.
A curvy girl gets the boy and he loves the fuck out of her curves.
Callie's sister is funny as heck.
Ralston was out of his league the first time he met Callie but like a true rake, he has a selective memory.
Lists are amazing.
I too wish dear Benny would get his own book.
I had reservations about Leighton's book when I read out of order and met Penelope first but after meeting him here and getting to know Julianna, I have new thoughts on the whole scandal.
I loved Callie and Ralston.
Ralston is grade A certified romantic hero meat.
Callie is the perfect heroine. Perfect.
A curvy girl gets the boy and he loves the fuck out of her curves.
Callie's sister is funny as heck.
Ralston was out of his league the first time he met Callie but like a true rake, he has a selective memory.
Lists are amazing.
I too wish dear Benny would get his own book.
I had reservations about Leighton's book when I read out of order and met Penelope first but after meeting him here and getting to know Julianna, I have new thoughts on the whole scandal.
Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake is the first novel in the Love by Numbers series by author Sarah MacLean. I read a review by Chrissie @ Once Upon aSeries and simply knew I had to read this novel. I hadn't visited the ladies and gentlemen of the ton in quite some time and this novel delivered everything I hoped for and more. MacLean gave me feisty characters, hilarious antics and characters I adored.
Lady Calpurnia Hartwell is on the shelf. At 28 years of age, despite a healthy dowry, she finds herself destine to be seated in the spinster section of every ball. Calpurnia is considered plain by the ton. Her buxomest figure is out of fashion and only old men and fortune hunters show her a care. When her younger sister becomes engaged, Calpurnia or Callie as she prefers, begins to wish she could be free of her reputation and have a little adventure. A glass of Sherri and a misguided conversation with her brother, leave this imaginative girl to create a list of nine things she would like to do for adventure. Some include; smoking cheroot, riding astride, gambling, firing a pistol and sharing a passionate kiss. Determined to begin at once, she sneaks out of her home (at midnight) and finds herself at the door of Gabriel St. John, the Marquess of Ralston. He is breathtakingly gorgeous and a notorious rake. An act of kindness on his part when Callie was nineteen, made an impression on her. She has secretly loved him ever since. Thus, she decides he should be the one to kiss her! The tale that unfolds was deliciously romantic and absolutely hilarious as Callie gets herself in one predicament after the other.
I adored the characters MacLean has created for this novel. Callie is such a breath of fresh air. She is a true romantic at heart and a good girl. She wants adventure, but doing these things makes her nervous, creating delightful situations. Her ornery and wise maid made me laugh as did the famous seamstress. Callie’s mother despite having a big heart was dreadful. Her boisterous ways and horrific fashion sense had me bursting at the seams. Gabriel is a complete rake; with a fractured heart. Despite his dandy ways, he has a strong sense of family and looks after his twin brother and sister. With his crystal clear blue eyes and devilish smile he had me swooning. He believes himself incapable of love and watching his journey of discovery had me consuming this novel without pause. The romance was hot and steamy and the two of them danced a delicious tango. Watching Callie unknowingly rattle this man was divine. I found myself rooting for them, and anxious as I waited for my happily –ever after.
McLean’s plot was fantastic. She kept me riveted as she delivered elements of romance, suspense, adventure and comedy. I love when a novel sweeps you away and you drift into the realm the author has created. Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake did exactly that. While the tale wasn’t completely original, the characters came alive and I believed in them. I read this almost completely straight through and enjoyed the rollercoaster of emotions McLean wrought from me.
Lady Calpurnia Hartwell is on the shelf. At 28 years of age, despite a healthy dowry, she finds herself destine to be seated in the spinster section of every ball. Calpurnia is considered plain by the ton. Her buxomest figure is out of fashion and only old men and fortune hunters show her a care. When her younger sister becomes engaged, Calpurnia or Callie as she prefers, begins to wish she could be free of her reputation and have a little adventure. A glass of Sherri and a misguided conversation with her brother, leave this imaginative girl to create a list of nine things she would like to do for adventure. Some include; smoking cheroot, riding astride, gambling, firing a pistol and sharing a passionate kiss. Determined to begin at once, she sneaks out of her home (at midnight) and finds herself at the door of Gabriel St. John, the Marquess of Ralston. He is breathtakingly gorgeous and a notorious rake. An act of kindness on his part when Callie was nineteen, made an impression on her. She has secretly loved him ever since. Thus, she decides he should be the one to kiss her! The tale that unfolds was deliciously romantic and absolutely hilarious as Callie gets herself in one predicament after the other.
I adored the characters MacLean has created for this novel. Callie is such a breath of fresh air. She is a true romantic at heart and a good girl. She wants adventure, but doing these things makes her nervous, creating delightful situations. Her ornery and wise maid made me laugh as did the famous seamstress. Callie’s mother despite having a big heart was dreadful. Her boisterous ways and horrific fashion sense had me bursting at the seams. Gabriel is a complete rake; with a fractured heart. Despite his dandy ways, he has a strong sense of family and looks after his twin brother and sister. With his crystal clear blue eyes and devilish smile he had me swooning. He believes himself incapable of love and watching his journey of discovery had me consuming this novel without pause. The romance was hot and steamy and the two of them danced a delicious tango. Watching Callie unknowingly rattle this man was divine. I found myself rooting for them, and anxious as I waited for my happily –ever after.
McLean’s plot was fantastic. She kept me riveted as she delivered elements of romance, suspense, adventure and comedy. I love when a novel sweeps you away and you drift into the realm the author has created. Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake did exactly that. While the tale wasn’t completely original, the characters came alive and I believed in them. I read this almost completely straight through and enjoyed the rollercoaster of emotions McLean wrought from me.
adventurous
medium-paced
I forgot how much I enjoy Sarah MacLean’s writing. And this was her first?? Dang.
emotional
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