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aswirlgirl's review
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I’m glad Grey came to his senses! There IS more than one way to skin a cat. Looking forward to the next installment.
iskanderjonesiv's review
4.0
Grey Dorning, Earl of Casriel, needs to marry well and soon. He has five brothers whom he must assist to get a start in life, and an estate going ragged around the edges, though none of his attempts to repair the earldom's finances have been successful. He's seeking an agreeable heiress in search of a title, a lady who will be happy to marry a man better known for his manners than his fortune. Beatitude, Lady Canmore, is looking for a charming fellow with whom to enjoy a friendly, temporary liaison. She's not wealthy, but she's earned a widow's freedom, and intends to guard her independence well. Grey knows what he needs, Addy knows what she wants, so why can't they stop thinking about each other?
katleap's review against another edition
4.0
3.8 stars
I liked Grey. I liked Lady Canmore. Apparently I missed two books in this series and will have to go back. I was so happy when Grey finally figured out what to do with his brothers, yay. I look forward to Ash and Cam. I also hope to see some of the other ladies get their happy endings.
I liked Grey. I liked Lady Canmore. Apparently I missed two books in this series and will have to go back. I was so happy when Grey finally figured out what to do with his brothers, yay. I look forward to Ash and Cam. I also hope to see some of the other ladies get their happy endings.
nelsonseye's review
3.0
Moments of sweetness and bittersweetness throughout this one. I really liked Addy and Grey's relationship; Grey is probably one of the "nicest" heroes of historical romance. I also quite liked the potential countesses: the Missess Arbuckle and Waring definitely had their moments, and I enjoyed the conversations between the Quinlans as well. I do wish the final chapters had been more developed and that there had been more of a resolution.
taisie22's review against another edition
4.0
Grey Birch Dorning, Earl of Casriel, is impoverished and has a large family to provide for. He is in London to find a rich heiress to marry. Beatitude, Countess of Canmore, is a widow of only moderate means, but Grey and Addy (Beatitude's nickname) are too interested in each other, distracting Grey from the course he must ultimately follow. A liaison seems in order until he finally settles on one of the young ladies on his list to marry.
I'm a huge Burrowes fan and have read almost all her work, historical and contemporary. This one starts a little slow, but soon picks up and we have a lovely romance. Grey really is a perfect gentleman and perfectly suited as a match to Addy. We get plenty of other Dornings in the mix which is always a treat.
I admit I cried a bit at one sad scene; the writing is truly lovely. The liaison scenes are appropriately sexy (and not that gentlemanly). Another fine work by Ms. Burrowes.
I'm a huge Burrowes fan and have read almost all her work, historical and contemporary. This one starts a little slow, but soon picks up and we have a lovely romance. Grey really is a perfect gentleman and perfectly suited as a match to Addy. We get plenty of other Dornings in the mix which is always a treat.
I admit I cried a bit at one sad scene; the writing is truly lovely. The liaison scenes are appropriately sexy (and not that gentlemanly). Another fine work by Ms. Burrowes.
lissielove's review
2.0
I really do love Grace Burrowes but I was so bored by this book. Nothing happens and I don’t know why we spent all this time with other characters. I mean we break in the middle of a love scene to go hang out with other people. There was nothing happening and no reason the final epiphany couldn’t have happened in the first chapter. I did like the leads and I wish they had a story more fitting for how much I liked them.
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