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medicinewoman's review
4.0
Erin Knightley's Sealed with a Kiss series is one of my favorite historical romance series. Unlike a lot of romance authors these days Knightley doesn't feel the need to insert graphic sex scenes at specific (and frequently unexpected) intervals, serving no apparent purpose than to sell books. Instead she writes lovely, humorous, Regency romances that really have a romantic story at heart, with a wonderful cast of characters.
Flirting with Fortune is no difference. I love Beatrice, she's bold, witty and more than a bit headstrong. Colin is a true gentleman with a wild streak. The first 2/3 of the book is devoted to their lovely courtship. Perhaps a bit too long, I was waiting for the moment when things (temporarily, it's a romance after all) would fall apart. When it did, the story picked up in speed and interest.
The Scottish accent felt off, though I'm nowhere near an expert on this. It could be on purpose (on account of Colin's upbringing) or I've spent too much time reading Diana Gabaldon and am wrongly indoctrinated by her use of Scottish accents.
If you're actually looking for romance in a romance novel, I suggest you give Erin Knightley a try. Start with the first book in the series: More Than a Stranger.
Flirting with Fortune is no difference. I love Beatrice, she's bold, witty and more than a bit headstrong. Colin is a true gentleman with a wild streak. The first 2/3 of the book is devoted to their lovely courtship. Perhaps a bit too long, I was waiting for the moment when things (temporarily, it's a romance after all) would fall apart. When it did, the story picked up in speed and interest.
The Scottish accent felt off, though I'm nowhere near an expert on this. It could be on purpose (on account of Colin's upbringing) or I've spent too much time reading Diana Gabaldon and am wrongly indoctrinated by her use of Scottish accents.
If you're actually looking for romance in a romance novel, I suggest you give Erin Knightley a try. Start with the first book in the series: More Than a Stranger.
elliefufu's review
4.0
Flirting with Fortune, Sealed with a Kiss #3, by Erin Knightley
Grade: B+
“Everything about her- her smell, her taste, her size and even her voice- seemed custom-made to drive him mad.”
Lady Beatrice Moore is an open book. She loves to paint and hates fortune hunters. When Beatrice is introduced to the son of her favorite painter she is blown away not only to learn more about her idol but is swept away by his son Colin. Colin is everything that Beatrice has ever wanted and for once a man isn’t interested in her just for her dowery. With her love life in good standing Beatrice makes it her mission to warn the other young ladies of the ton about fortune hunters and not everyone is happy about it.
Sir Colin Tate must find a wife and a rich one fast if he is to keep the family estate and his brother, sister and gram off the streets. Colin never expected someone of Beatrice’s standings to be interested in him but he finds himself head over heels in love with her. Colin must find a way to convience Beatrice he loves her and not her dowry and do it before she walks out of his life forever.
I am in love with this series and it is by far at the top of must must read historical romance books. I have been eagerly anticipating Beatrice’s book since we first met her and I was really worried about the man she would fall for. Luckily Colin did not disappoint and I ended up loving him by the end. I found I enjoyed this book more than the other because there was no letter writing or switching from the past to the present. I found that without this the story flowed better and kept my attention a lot better.
Beatrice and Colin dance around each other for a lot of the book and neither seems to be able to be completely honest with each other. It seemed that I waited the entire book for everything to be exposed and I wish it had happened sooner and we could have had more time of these two together. Besides that these two are adorable and couldn’t be better matched. I found myself smiling whenever they were together and loved watching them falling in love.
This is such a great addition to an amazing series. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes historical romances but start at the beginning of the series so you know what’s going on.
Grade: B+
“Everything about her- her smell, her taste, her size and even her voice- seemed custom-made to drive him mad.”
Lady Beatrice Moore is an open book. She loves to paint and hates fortune hunters. When Beatrice is introduced to the son of her favorite painter she is blown away not only to learn more about her idol but is swept away by his son Colin. Colin is everything that Beatrice has ever wanted and for once a man isn’t interested in her just for her dowery. With her love life in good standing Beatrice makes it her mission to warn the other young ladies of the ton about fortune hunters and not everyone is happy about it.
Sir Colin Tate must find a wife and a rich one fast if he is to keep the family estate and his brother, sister and gram off the streets. Colin never expected someone of Beatrice’s standings to be interested in him but he finds himself head over heels in love with her. Colin must find a way to convience Beatrice he loves her and not her dowry and do it before she walks out of his life forever.
I am in love with this series and it is by far at the top of must must read historical romance books. I have been eagerly anticipating Beatrice’s book since we first met her and I was really worried about the man she would fall for. Luckily Colin did not disappoint and I ended up loving him by the end. I found I enjoyed this book more than the other because there was no letter writing or switching from the past to the present. I found that without this the story flowed better and kept my attention a lot better.
Beatrice and Colin dance around each other for a lot of the book and neither seems to be able to be completely honest with each other. It seemed that I waited the entire book for everything to be exposed and I wish it had happened sooner and we could have had more time of these two together. Besides that these two are adorable and couldn’t be better matched. I found myself smiling whenever they were together and loved watching them falling in love.
This is such a great addition to an amazing series. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes historical romances but start at the beginning of the series so you know what’s going on.
librarydanielle's review
1.0
Beatrice is a selfish and spoiled main character. I found her unlikable.
amshofner's review
4.0
*hugs this book* Bea got her story! I also did not intend to finish this so quickly, but I couldn't stop. I hate-love when that happens.
On further reflection, I'm a bit miffed with where the epilogue ended... a great opportunity for more flaily emotions was missed there.
On further reflection, I'm a bit miffed with where the epilogue ended... a great opportunity for more flaily emotions was missed there.
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