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rosannelortz's review against another edition
5.0
Mr. Colin Lloyd-Jones has sworn off the London season and ladies in general. After crying off from his unfaithful fiancee, he is in dire need of avoiding any fresh heartbreak. But when the breathtakingly beautiful Elizabeth Armistead knocks on his door after a carriage mishap, his best laid plans come to naught. With the assistance of his matchmaking younger sister, Colin contrives to further his acquaintance with the green-eyed beauty. But although Miss Armistead’s sweet nature is as captivating as her smile, Colin soon discovers that the very qualities which attract him to her are the things which must keep them apart….
Miss Elizabeth Armistead has returned from India to marry her soldier fiance, Duncan Cruikshank. Duncan, unfortunately, happens to have lost his eyesight in a sad accident–but to Elizabeth, this can only mean that he loves her for who she is and not for her striking good looks. But when circumstance repeatedly throws her into Mr. Colin Lloyd-Jones, Elizabeth begins to experience misgivings. Is what she feels for Duncan really love? Or is it someone else entirely who has captured her confusing heart?
If you like Georgette Heyer novels, you will love this book. Colin had just the right blend of manliness and attention to fashion to make the perfect Regency gentleman. Elizabeth was sensible and considerate, afraid to be judged as just a pretty face when there was so much more she had to offer. The romance between the two was sweet and satisfying, and as the story reaches its climax, Colin proves every bit the hero that the reader wants him to be. In typical Ashworth fashion, the novel was full of laugh out loud humor with Elizabeth’s predatory friend Miss Hale, who takes an interest in Colin that is decidedly one-sided.
An added bonus to this novel is that the story is set in the world of Miss Delacourt. Colin is best friends with Anthony, prior to the latter’s marriage to Ginny. We get to see, from a distance, Ginny’s disgrace at the London ball and then Anthony’s forced departure to the countryside as Aunt Regina demands that he woo Ginny as his bride. This adds a delightful layer to the story, as do the mentions of Lord Trevelin, from Heidi Ashworth’s Lord Trevelin Mysteries.
Miss Elizabeth Armistead has returned from India to marry her soldier fiance, Duncan Cruikshank. Duncan, unfortunately, happens to have lost his eyesight in a sad accident–but to Elizabeth, this can only mean that he loves her for who she is and not for her striking good looks. But when circumstance repeatedly throws her into Mr. Colin Lloyd-Jones, Elizabeth begins to experience misgivings. Is what she feels for Duncan really love? Or is it someone else entirely who has captured her confusing heart?
If you like Georgette Heyer novels, you will love this book. Colin had just the right blend of manliness and attention to fashion to make the perfect Regency gentleman. Elizabeth was sensible and considerate, afraid to be judged as just a pretty face when there was so much more she had to offer. The romance between the two was sweet and satisfying, and as the story reaches its climax, Colin proves every bit the hero that the reader wants him to be. In typical Ashworth fashion, the novel was full of laugh out loud humor with Elizabeth’s predatory friend Miss Hale, who takes an interest in Colin that is decidedly one-sided.
An added bonus to this novel is that the story is set in the world of Miss Delacourt. Colin is best friends with Anthony, prior to the latter’s marriage to Ginny. We get to see, from a distance, Ginny’s disgrace at the London ball and then Anthony’s forced departure to the countryside as Aunt Regina demands that he woo Ginny as his bride. This adds a delightful layer to the story, as do the mentions of Lord Trevelin, from Heidi Ashworth’s Lord Trevelin Mysteries.
chanizzle's review against another edition
1.0
This was a clean, if unbelievable, regency romance.
There isn't much else to say but that. I just had a hard time believing the romance between Colin and Elizabeth - it was just too much love-at-first-sight. I'm also tired of main characters always being so amazingly beautiful (both the guy and girl).
The story itself bored me. Colin is after Elizabeth - who is engaged, Miss Hale is after Colin, Elizabeth wants Colin but is determined to keep her promise of marrying someone else (but yet she willingly finds ways to sit by Colin or walk with him...). The same thing over and over.
Then when Elizabeth's betrothed finally shows up, it's pretty obvious he's a crook and just faking his blindness. How could no one have figured it out in all that time?
So, yeah... I did not like this book at all. I experienced too many eye rolls and gag reflexes too enjoy it.
There isn't much else to say but that. I just had a hard time believing the romance between Colin and Elizabeth - it was just too much love-at-first-sight. I'm also tired of main characters always being so amazingly beautiful (both the guy and girl).
The story itself bored me. Colin is after Elizabeth - who is engaged, Miss Hale is after Colin, Elizabeth wants Colin but is determined to keep her promise of marrying someone else (but yet she willingly finds ways to sit by Colin or walk with him...). The same thing over and over.
Then when Elizabeth's betrothed finally shows up, it's pretty obvious he's a crook and just faking his blindness. How could no one have figured it out in all that time?
So, yeah... I did not like this book at all. I experienced too many eye rolls and gag reflexes too enjoy it.
jamiegc's review against another edition
3.0
I think the main problem was that I read a #6 before reading any other books in this series. That being said, it is a stand-alone novel, but I think I would have had a richer experience if I had known the history of the other characters. I felt like I was on the outside of an inside joke half the time.
Writing was good, but the plot just didn’t do it for me. The main conflict was the heroine was just sooooo beautiful and rich, that she was having a hard time finding someone who loved her for her inward qualities, rather than her outward appearance. The plot fell flat for me, but it wasn’t a bad read.
Quick, squeaky clean read. I read it basically in one sitting.
Writing was good, but the plot just didn’t do it for me. The main conflict was the heroine was just sooooo beautiful and rich, that she was having a hard time finding someone who loved her for her inward qualities, rather than her outward appearance. The plot fell flat for me, but it wasn’t a bad read.
Quick, squeaky clean read. I read it basically in one sitting.
lindas_bookstoread's review against another edition
4.0
I did enjoy reading the book. The ending was a bit too abrupt.
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