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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
3.5/5
I really liked it. I found the premise really cool. It reminds me of bridgerton, but more comedic. I didn't love Hugh or Minerva. Olivia and Payne were the best parts. The interactions between these two characters and the MCs were so good.
I really liked it. I found the premise really cool. It reminds me of bridgerton, but more comedic. I didn't love Hugh or Minerva. Olivia and Payne were the best parts. The interactions between these two characters and the MCs were so good.
This book was cute but I would not reread it. The male lead was literally no thoughts just vibes. That's how he went through his entire life and that's how he will continue living his life. The book was it bit much...like I know I should not be reading for realism...but some coincidences were just a bit too coincidental.
Instalove, then a slog of them both being blandly lovely to each until, while lamenting how they are on fire for the other yet can’t be together for no reason, until it finally ends. Hugh was particularly frustrating with his constant woes about his "tainted blood" overriding his autonomy.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
It was a cute and entertaining story. There were several humorous moments that had not only me but also my hubby laughing out loud while listening to the audiobook. There were cute moments and they also had me wanting to reach in the story and shake some sense into them sometimes. The spice was ok. I enjoyed the story and will be reading the second book right away.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The last thing Hugh Standish, Earl of Fareham, wants is a wife. But since the only way to keep his mother's matchmaking ways at bay is the promise of impending nuptials, Hugh takes the most logical action: he invents a fake fiancée. It's the perfect plan - until Hugh learns that his mother is on a ship bound for England to meet his 'beloved'. He needs a solution fast, and when he collides with a mysterious beauty, he might just have found the answer to his prayers. Minerva Merriwell is desperate for money to support her sisters, and although she knows that posing as the Earl's fiancée might seem nonsensical, it's just too good an offer to refuse.
The first in a new series & boy what a starter, it had me hooked & giggling from the first page. The characters are wonderful from the selfless Minerva, the interfering Olivia, the hilarious Lucretia to the biscuit eating Giles & nor forgetting the absolutely adorable Hugh. The pace is good & the knots Hugh ties himself & everyone else in had me in stitches. The attraction between Hugh & Minerva sizzled & I loved how they fell in love. I also loved Minerva’s younger sisters Diana & Vee & eagerly wait their stories. If you want a humorous, entertaining often farcical yet romantic read look no further
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
The first in a new series & boy what a starter, it had me hooked & giggling from the first page. The characters are wonderful from the selfless Minerva, the interfering Olivia, the hilarious Lucretia to the biscuit eating Giles & nor forgetting the absolutely adorable Hugh. The pace is good & the knots Hugh ties himself & everyone else in had me in stitches. The attraction between Hugh & Minerva sizzled & I loved how they fell in love. I also loved Minerva’s younger sisters Diana & Vee & eagerly wait their stories. If you want a humorous, entertaining often farcical yet romantic read look no further
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
Dnf @ 30%
Decided to pull the plug on this one because sadly I’m really not enjoying it
Decided to pull the plug on this one because sadly I’m really not enjoying it
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes