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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
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
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
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
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