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- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
stella_starstruck's review
3.0
I quite enjoyed it. It wasn't my usual type of book, but the characters were interesting as was their situation.
shannon_cocktailsandbooks's review
4.0
I couldn’t put this book down. There were several plot twists and two in particular that had my jaw dropping open. I was immediately vested in Lady Elizabeth Beauchamps’ character. Any woman that has ever dated, let alone married, a loser knows what it’s like to realize that you must get out. I admired her tenacity and courage. She was able to go on and grab at a chance at happiness with the reclusive Lord Rothsburg aka James Huntly.
I think James’ character was the sweetest alpha male hero I’ve ever read. He’s the guy done wrong but determined to be honorable and live up to his commitment. He went through a lot of pain and disappointment prior to meeting Beth, but he opened his heart to her and nothing was off limits…sigh.
I rode all the highs and lows. I lived vicariously through Beth and James. I practically bit my nails wondering if and when Beth would be found out. I hoped their love would last, and they would find their happily ever after. They had a very active and white hot attraction between them. Beth was no shrinking wallflower when it came to pleasing her man. I think that’s one of the things that I loved is how they went all out to please each other. The author writes very well and the romantic scenes stay well away from being tacky or overly detailed.
I loved the ending of the book. Justice was served and Beth and James got their happy ending. I will definitely be reading more books by this author. I loved her writing style.
Reviewed by Michelle for Cocktails and Books
I think James’ character was the sweetest alpha male hero I’ve ever read. He’s the guy done wrong but determined to be honorable and live up to his commitment. He went through a lot of pain and disappointment prior to meeting Beth, but he opened his heart to her and nothing was off limits…sigh.
I rode all the highs and lows. I lived vicariously through Beth and James. I practically bit my nails wondering if and when Beth would be found out. I hoped their love would last, and they would find their happily ever after. They had a very active and white hot attraction between them. Beth was no shrinking wallflower when it came to pleasing her man. I think that’s one of the things that I loved is how they went all out to please each other. The author writes very well and the romantic scenes stay well away from being tacky or overly detailed.
I loved the ending of the book. Justice was served and Beth and James got their happy ending. I will definitely be reading more books by this author. I loved her writing style.
Reviewed by Michelle for Cocktails and Books
rainelle_barrett's review
5.0
Lady Beauchamp’s Proposal, by Amy Rose Bennett. Have you ever read a Novell and you didn’t want it to end? If you haven’t, ooh do I have a treat for you. Pull up a seat. Pour some wine.
Get comfortable and listen to this. Amy Rose, writing in this book was “amazing”. This romance novel was beautifully written. Amy Rose didn’t hold anything back. Her writing I feel was very powerful in this love story.
My impression from her writing is this, “you rocked my world, you know you did it”. First the book comes at me with suspense and it didn’t disappoint. Then comes the drama. “Say what”? The drama was at an all time high from beginning to end.
There are surprises here and their that gave me some whiplash. The action was minimum, although in the bedroom, “ooh baby”, there was a whole lot of fun going on between the sheets. I mean it was hot. Did you here me? Let me say it again.
It was H.O.T (hello orgasm tonight) hot! Girls, the steam was melting my iPad for two days. Let’s learn a little bit about the loving couple. Beth is married to Hugh whom she no longer has love for. He treats her like trash and practically abuses her with his tongue lashing.
Hugh demands something from Beth that she feels sick to her stomach to fulfill. Beth comes to only one conclusion for survival, she decides to flee into the night. Bound for Scotland, Beth meets the mysterious James at Eilean Tor castle. With the hope that James would hire her as the governess for his daughter, she arrives a day late and a dollar short to apply for the position. James, however eyes her for another position that he feels she will suit just nicely for.
Overtime, James and Beth grow very close and become lovers. The passion and the romance is so beautiful between these two. As they both become very comfortable with each other, Beth feels that she can drop her barriers. James begins to tear down his walls of solitude as well. Then one day, everything came tumbling down like a house cards.
My heart broke for James, when the truth came to fruition. The anguish. The hurt and the raw emotions during these scenes felt so real to me as the reader. Each line that I read tugged at my heart. “Why did you come hear and break my heart”, these words moved emotions that no two people fathomed their souls would drown in.
Condemning herself, can Beth live with the so called sins that she committed? Will she forgive herself and allow happiness to consume all of her or is her grief so strong that the high tides sweeps her away? Can James comeback from all the devastation that surrounds him among the cliffs of his castle? Will he inflict revenge on the one person that destroyed all his happiness? Friends, I recommend this book with two snaps and a, “I’m moving to Scotland, apparently there’s a whole lot of action going on that I’m missing over there”!
Until next time my fellow readers... read on!
Get comfortable and listen to this. Amy Rose, writing in this book was “amazing”. This romance novel was beautifully written. Amy Rose didn’t hold anything back. Her writing I feel was very powerful in this love story.
My impression from her writing is this, “you rocked my world, you know you did it”. First the book comes at me with suspense and it didn’t disappoint. Then comes the drama. “Say what”? The drama was at an all time high from beginning to end.
There are surprises here and their that gave me some whiplash. The action was minimum, although in the bedroom, “ooh baby”, there was a whole lot of fun going on between the sheets. I mean it was hot. Did you here me? Let me say it again.
It was H.O.T (hello orgasm tonight) hot! Girls, the steam was melting my iPad for two days. Let’s learn a little bit about the loving couple. Beth is married to Hugh whom she no longer has love for. He treats her like trash and practically abuses her with his tongue lashing.
Hugh demands something from Beth that she feels sick to her stomach to fulfill. Beth comes to only one conclusion for survival, she decides to flee into the night. Bound for Scotland, Beth meets the mysterious James at Eilean Tor castle. With the hope that James would hire her as the governess for his daughter, she arrives a day late and a dollar short to apply for the position. James, however eyes her for another position that he feels she will suit just nicely for.
Overtime, James and Beth grow very close and become lovers. The passion and the romance is so beautiful between these two. As they both become very comfortable with each other, Beth feels that she can drop her barriers. James begins to tear down his walls of solitude as well. Then one day, everything came tumbling down like a house cards.
My heart broke for James, when the truth came to fruition. The anguish. The hurt and the raw emotions during these scenes felt so real to me as the reader. Each line that I read tugged at my heart. “Why did you come hear and break my heart”, these words moved emotions that no two people fathomed their souls would drown in.
Condemning herself, can Beth live with the so called sins that she committed? Will she forgive herself and allow happiness to consume all of her or is her grief so strong that the high tides sweeps her away? Can James comeback from all the devastation that surrounds him among the cliffs of his castle? Will he inflict revenge on the one person that destroyed all his happiness? Friends, I recommend this book with two snaps and a, “I’m moving to Scotland, apparently there’s a whole lot of action going on that I’m missing over there”!
Until next time my fellow readers... read on!
onlyonebookshelf's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
mandygris's review
4.0
I love that this story pushed aside the shining backdrop of Regency romances - the fêtes and whist games, clandestine garden kisses, and countryside parties - for a look at the uglier side of the time. It trended more towards being a Gothic novel, in my opinion. The protagonist's husband has syphilis from being a cheating cur, is dying and wants to beget an heir, and so she runs away to save her life. That's a pretty great start for a book. The settings are beautifully described - especially the castle in Scotland. I do recommend this.
As an aside - yet another book I wish had a better cover. Poor Lady Beauchamp has a positively Exorcist vibe going on, what with that photoshopped head and all.
As an aside - yet another book I wish had a better cover. Poor Lady Beauchamp has a positively Exorcist vibe going on, what with that photoshopped head and all.
capellan's review
2.0
Shallow historical romance with pro-forma "they meet, fall instantly in love/lost" premise. The author throws some desultory barriers in the way of their frequent (and frankly tiresome) boinking, but those tend to magically resolve themselves without the protagonists having to do much themselves. Mediocre.
avoraciousreader68's review
5 stars
Set in London and Scotland in 1815, this beautifully crafted tale has all the feels!
Read full review in the 2015 February issue of InD’tale Magazine.
Set in London and Scotland in 1815, this beautifully crafted tale has all the feels!
Read full review in the 2015 February issue of InD’tale Magazine.
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