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llamalluv's review against another edition
5.0
I liked this book with its chubby heroine SO MUCH, I literally bought the tee shirt.
Now I have to explain the meaning of "He brought her a ham!" to random strangers.
Now I have to explain the meaning of "He brought her a ham!" to random strangers.
gillianw's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars
My first Rose Lerner and I was quite happy with the story and the characters. I don't read very much regency at all, but I think that might change now that I know how great it can be. This series and this author come highly recommended and I'm glad I picked this book up. It was just what I needed to brighten up the dark days of winter.
Recommend
My first Rose Lerner and I was quite happy with the story and the characters. I don't read very much regency at all, but I think that might change now that I know how great it can be. This series and this author come highly recommended and I'm glad I picked this book up. It was just what I needed to brighten up the dark days of winter.
Recommend
maggienack's review against another edition
3.5
A bit more complicated that your usual historical romance as the marriage plans are tied to a political campaign. The middle-class widow can make her husband a voter if she marries before the election. (I was a little unclear on how this works.) Political scheming and subplots abound.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy
Minor: War
jackiehorne's review against another edition
4.0
Full review at:
http://romancenovelsforfeminists.blogspot.com/2014/05/questioning-meaning-of-love-rose.html
http://romancenovelsforfeminists.blogspot.com/2014/05/questioning-meaning-of-love-rose.html
ameserole's review against another edition
3.0
Sweet Disorder is the first book within the Lively St. Lemeston series.
Now I walked into this with zero expectations. From the synopsis alone, I figured this was going to be an entertaining book. Then we get some dating because a widow can never be alone with grief. Or whatever. So, when Phoebe starts to develop feelings for Nick it definitely made things a bit more complicated. Mostly because they couldn't be together, but I thought that was utter crap.
It didn't take long for them to realize that they had something. Chemistry for sure and they were pretty easy to like as well. So, I was excited to see the romance brew between them. Then the whole "we can't be together" towards the end annoyed me so much. Like, ugh, just no - don't say it. Be together and move on.
In the end, I might jump into the next book.
Now I walked into this with zero expectations. From the synopsis alone, I figured this was going to be an entertaining book. Then we get some dating because a widow can never be alone with grief. Or whatever. So, when Phoebe starts to develop feelings for Nick it definitely made things a bit more complicated. Mostly because they couldn't be together, but I thought that was utter crap.
It didn't take long for them to realize that they had something. Chemistry for sure and they were pretty easy to like as well. So, I was excited to see the romance brew between them. Then the whole "we can't be together" towards the end annoyed me so much. Like, ugh, just no - don't say it. Be together and move on.
In the end, I might jump into the next book.
rossi_am's review
emotional
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
4.0
brandypainter's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars
I read Rose Lerner's first book when it came out and haven't read another one since. I picked this one up on sale and enjoyed it a lot. (I didn't dislike the first book but for some reason never read any of her others). This book has a lot of political maneuvering that is fascinating in its historical setting. I appreciate how Lerner is so specific and real in her historic details as well. I liked the entire cast of characters, but the heroine especially. There was a lot of fairly predictable drama at the end but it was kind of worth it because the climatic confrontation with all the parties in the church at the end was rather hilarious.
I read Rose Lerner's first book when it came out and haven't read another one since. I picked this one up on sale and enjoyed it a lot. (I didn't dislike the first book but for some reason never read any of her others). This book has a lot of political maneuvering that is fascinating in its historical setting. I appreciate how Lerner is so specific and real in her historic details as well. I liked the entire cast of characters, but the heroine especially. There was a lot of fairly predictable drama at the end but it was kind of worth it because the climatic confrontation with all the parties in the church at the end was rather hilarious.
1phelpsswoop's review
3.0
This is more of a 3.5 for me. I REALLY like Rose Lerner's general writing style, and I was beyond thankful to have a historical romance with a woman who *actually* seems fat and isn't vaguely and euphemistically "plump" like other books. So much of the steamy scenes were really enjoyable, charged, and motivated by realistically grounded emotions. However, I do agree with other reviewers who feel a lot of the political plot points get in the way. As much as I loved some of the supporting characters (especially those at the sweet shop!) I would have traded time with them for more time with the hero/heroine.
That said, I still am SO glad this book exists in general, and will likely return to Lerner's work again!
That said, I still am SO glad this book exists in general, and will likely return to Lerner's work again!