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whiskeyinthejar's review against another edition
3.0
3.3 stars
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Charlotte Windham is tough and brash but she still is turning down offers of aristocrats looking to get in good with the Windham clan. With new debutantes wanting her out of the way, Charlotte decides it is time to do just that and decides a little ruination could go a long way to freeing her.
Lucas Sherbourne has had a lifetime of dealing with the arrogant aristocracy but he still can't help but be drawn to Charlotte.
A little scandal, a rushed trip to the altar, and rainy days in Wales soon becomes the best recipe for a marriage.
“I like you,” she said. “Somewhat. A little. I don’t dislike you.”
The fourth and last book in the Windham brides series, focuses on Charlotte with her sister and husband (heroine and hero of book three) playing big roles too. Lucas and Charlotte do appear in book three, you'd get the understanding why Lucas and Charlotte's brother-in-law have some animosity, but if focusing solely on Charlotte and Lucas' relationship, you could comfortably dive in here.
Lucas is a commoner but a fairly rich one, so he went to schools with titled boys who punished him various ways for being "lesser" than them and he never really had a sense of family or friends. I thought the author did a wonderful job showcasing how Lucas' personality was formed because of how he grew up and why he strives for achievement, is very self-contained, and wanting to do best by his home and the surrounding people. Charlotte, on the other hand, grew up in a very large family but also got a little bit lost in it, especially as everyone gets married. At first glance, these two may seem opposites attract but their desires, fears, and wants are very similar once you see below their surfaces. Burrowes is a master at nuances and subtleties, whether it's emotion or humor.
This is very much a story of marriage, how jobs, money, relationships, and two individual personalities come together and love. The tone is mild and you'd want to look elsewhere for drama or escapades but a stripped to its bones of marriage and love journey are found in the pages. Burrowes' artful use of secondary characters can also be found with previously introduced characters and even a simple relationship between the hero and his valet, enrich the depth of the hero and heroine. The villain of the piece provides a bit of a crescendo moment throughout the story, but makes our heroine seem a bit too stubborn for angst sake.
“You torrid very well, Mr. Sherbourne. May I prevail on you to ruin me?”
If looking for a mellower read with a thoroughly delved into look at marriage and relationships or just wanting to visit the Windhams again, Burrowes provides an endearing story.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Charlotte Windham is tough and brash but she still is turning down offers of aristocrats looking to get in good with the Windham clan. With new debutantes wanting her out of the way, Charlotte decides it is time to do just that and decides a little ruination could go a long way to freeing her.
Lucas Sherbourne has had a lifetime of dealing with the arrogant aristocracy but he still can't help but be drawn to Charlotte.
A little scandal, a rushed trip to the altar, and rainy days in Wales soon becomes the best recipe for a marriage.
“I like you,” she said. “Somewhat. A little. I don’t dislike you.”
The fourth and last book in the Windham brides series, focuses on Charlotte with her sister and husband (heroine and hero of book three) playing big roles too. Lucas and Charlotte do appear in book three, you'd get the understanding why Lucas and Charlotte's brother-in-law have some animosity, but if focusing solely on Charlotte and Lucas' relationship, you could comfortably dive in here.
Lucas is a commoner but a fairly rich one, so he went to schools with titled boys who punished him various ways for being "lesser" than them and he never really had a sense of family or friends. I thought the author did a wonderful job showcasing how Lucas' personality was formed because of how he grew up and why he strives for achievement, is very self-contained, and wanting to do best by his home and the surrounding people. Charlotte, on the other hand, grew up in a very large family but also got a little bit lost in it, especially as everyone gets married. At first glance, these two may seem opposites attract but their desires, fears, and wants are very similar once you see below their surfaces. Burrowes is a master at nuances and subtleties, whether it's emotion or humor.
This is very much a story of marriage, how jobs, money, relationships, and two individual personalities come together and love. The tone is mild and you'd want to look elsewhere for drama or escapades but a stripped to its bones of marriage and love journey are found in the pages. Burrowes' artful use of secondary characters can also be found with previously introduced characters and even a simple relationship between the hero and his valet, enrich the depth of the hero and heroine. The villain of the piece provides a bit of a crescendo moment throughout the story, but makes our heroine seem a bit too stubborn for angst sake.
“You torrid very well, Mr. Sherbourne. May I prevail on you to ruin me?”
If looking for a mellower read with a thoroughly delved into look at marriage and relationships or just wanting to visit the Windhams again, Burrowes provides an endearing story.
outspokengirl's review against another edition
4.0
I think this book was my favorite of the Windham Brides. Charlotte and Lucas are so strongheaded and stubborn, but they slowly learn of compromise and how to prioritize on what is truly important.
tashiea's review against another edition
2.0
This book was such a bore that I stopped reading it and read two whole other books in between.
It starts out interesting, and the first couple scenes aren't bad. But then there's kissing, rushed marriages, and the most boring discussions of mining and work. I don't feel like I understand or connect to the characters, and their relationship doesn't feel authentic. There were pages where I wanted to just skip because they were just pages of repeating thoughts. Originally I had gotten this, and realizing it was the #4 book, reserved all the other ones. When they arrived, I returned them all. If the writing was any similar to this, I would fall asleep. While I'm not asking for it to be cheesy or exactly like every other romance novel, there has to be more than long winded descriptions of someone's thoughts on the hill of a mining area. I have to relate and connect.
Not a fan, unfortunately.
It starts out interesting, and the first couple scenes aren't bad. But then there's kissing, rushed marriages, and the most boring discussions of mining and work. I don't feel like I understand or connect to the characters, and their relationship doesn't feel authentic. There were pages where I wanted to just skip because they were just pages of repeating thoughts. Originally I had gotten this, and realizing it was the #4 book, reserved all the other ones. When they arrived, I returned them all. If the writing was any similar to this, I would fall asleep. While I'm not asking for it to be cheesy or exactly like every other romance novel, there has to be more than long winded descriptions of someone's thoughts on the hill of a mining area. I have to relate and connect.
Not a fan, unfortunately.
lumbermouth's review against another edition
4.0
In book 3 Sherbourne was a terribly unpleasant stick in the mud, but in his own book he got to be much more sympathetic and heroic and handsome. In book 3 he was fully Kenneth Branagh Gilderoy Lockhart but in book 4 he transformed into, like, Chris Hemsworth with a heart of gold. This one was fine and a good conclusion and fun in its own right, but as a whole I liked the other books of the series better.
nelsonseye's review against another edition
3.0
A Rogue of Her Own had its moments, and I really liked Charlotte as a main character. Her commentary on fallen women was excellent, and I was impressed by how she wanted action/to do things. It was also interesting to see the sisters at odds, and I found myself sympathizing with Lucas quite often. I do wish certain events and showdowns had been more developed, and that there had been more of a resolution after the showdown. Still, this was a nice end to the Windham Brides quartet.
megglettep's review against another edition
5.0
This is probably the 5th time I've read this book. My favorite comfort read, so that says a lot. As a standalone, this book does not explain it self well, but I don't care. I read the Windham Brides series in order, and this is my favorite story of them :)
nicolesa's review against another edition
emotional
slow-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? No
3.0
taisie22's review against another edition
5.0
Charlotte is the last of the four Windham sisters to marry. She's always been a bit prickly so even though she's had a lot of proposals due to her family connections, she's turned them all down until she meets Lucas Sherbourne. He's a commoner albeit wealthy and neighbor to the Duke who married her sister Elizabeth. It starts as a marriage of convenience; he wants a titled wife and she wants someone who'll grant her some independence. But there's always been an attraction also between the two ever since she bested him in an archery tournament in the previous book.
This is a fitting end to a great series. As always, I love the glimpses of the other Windham family members and we get some of that here even if most of the book is set in Wales. Percy and Esther play their parts in setting the marriage in motion even if Charlotte has no suspicions.
In some ways, it's hard to see Charlotte and Lucas as a match, and Ms. Burrowes takes the time to let the relationship grow as they come to know each other. Theirs is a quieter type of romance, a little more practical, and I appreciate that. I wouldn't like every romance to be all high passion and drama. It doesn't mean they're not deeply in love; they just display it differently.
As always, I love the author's writing style. Her descriptions draw the reader in. You can smell the tang of peat on a fire, taste the smokiness of brandy in a glass, and bask in the glory of the Welsh countryside. The dialogue and banter are also always good. It's fun to read about such intelligent characters.
I'm sorry to see this series end, but I'm looking forward to the new series, Rogues to Riches.
This is a fitting end to a great series. As always, I love the glimpses of the other Windham family members and we get some of that here even if most of the book is set in Wales. Percy and Esther play their parts in setting the marriage in motion even if Charlotte has no suspicions.
In some ways, it's hard to see Charlotte and Lucas as a match, and Ms. Burrowes takes the time to let the relationship grow as they come to know each other. Theirs is a quieter type of romance, a little more practical, and I appreciate that. I wouldn't like every romance to be all high passion and drama. It doesn't mean they're not deeply in love; they just display it differently.
As always, I love the author's writing style. Her descriptions draw the reader in. You can smell the tang of peat on a fire, taste the smokiness of brandy in a glass, and bask in the glory of the Welsh countryside. The dialogue and banter are also always good. It's fun to read about such intelligent characters.
I'm sorry to see this series end, but I'm looking forward to the new series, Rogues to Riches.
jeannette_andrews's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0