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alisoun's review
2.5
Henry and Beth
Henry was a twat. Sorry but he was in love with Beth and knew it and still persued her cousin??? I'd be so angry. He was exposing her cousin to scandal but then didn't want to expose Beth to it? She forgave him FAR TOO QUICKLY.
This wasn't even cheating or anything. The persuing of her cousin just .... Went on too long.
Lived the family aspect of it and Beth was amazing, incredible, love her. Adored the part about the greety cards!!
1 sex scene
Henry was a twat. Sorry but he was in love with Beth and knew it and still persued her cousin??? I'd be so angry. He was exposing her cousin to scandal but then didn't want to expose Beth to it? She forgave him FAR TOO QUICKLY.
This wasn't even cheating or anything. The persuing of her cousin just .... Went on too long.
Lived the family aspect of it and Beth was amazing, incredible, love her. Adored the part about the greety cards!!
1 sex scene
jo_jo77's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
sharonwb's review
4.0
Very nice second chance romance I have enjoyed both of the Dalton novellas and will try one of her full length books in the future.
bandherbooks's review
4.0
An achingly tender second-chance romance featuring a determined heroine artist who finds herself confronted with a past love who broke her heart, who is now a bitter and ambitious man with some secrets.
I loved the details of Beth's artistry, the postcards and her patron, and this was just a delightfully sumptuous novella.
I loved the details of Beth's artistry, the postcards and her patron, and this was just a delightfully sumptuous novella.
tlovesbooks's review
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
yourbookishbff's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-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? No
4.5
This was exactly the follow-up to The Captain's Midwinter Bride that we needed! I appreciated the time jump that allowed for independent growth and reflection for Beth, because it means we have a more mature character at the start of this sequel, and I was so desperate to finally understand Henry's mysterious and untimely disappearance years before. I love the tension in a well-executed second-chance romance, and the unresolved heartbreak and mutual pining made this tension palpable all the way through. I particularly enjoyed Beth's independence and the backdrop of her own flourishing - but relatively secret - career that lowers the stakes for marriage and enables a true love match. This was an excellent novella!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Infidelity, and Sexual content
youshouldreadthisif's review
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
alzeller99's review
4.0
After absolutely adoring The Captain's Midwinter Bride, I was eager to learn about Phillip and Annaliese's daughter Beth, and this did not disappoint! I adored Beth and loved seeing how she interacted with her family, especially with her cousin Lucy and her brother Oliver. I always like it when there is love evident in family dynamics and there was so much love for her.
As for Henry, it took me a while to warm up to him. I just didn't really like his reason for leaving Beth but eventually, I came around to like him and I liked how he treated Beth as well. The other gripe I have is that sometimes the dialogue was used as character descriptors which felt odd. Like people don't describe the people around them if they aren't directly asked. I don't know how to explain it; it just felt off somehow.
I don't know if De la Rosa has plans for continuing this series but I desperately hope so! I would love to see a story about Oliver or even Lucy! I adore the Daltons and would read about them just hanging out honestly.
As for Henry, it took me a while to warm up to him. I just didn't really like his reason for leaving Beth but eventually, I came around to like him and I liked how he treated Beth as well. The other gripe I have is that sometimes the dialogue was used as character descriptors which felt odd. Like people don't describe the people around them if they aren't directly asked. I don't know how to explain it; it just felt off somehow.
I don't know if De la Rosa has plans for continuing this series but I desperately hope so! I would love to see a story about Oliver or even Lucy! I adore the Daltons and would read about them just hanging out honestly.
aureliaweaver's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
jenfosty's review
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
3.5
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