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sarah_moynihan's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars, rounded up to 3 stars.
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xvicesx's review against another edition
It's more of a 2.5, but giving it a 2 star rating felt mean when there isn't anything glaringly wrong from a strictly technical point of view. There's a good attempt at making the characters grow and such, but the setting just doesn't seem right.
I simply can't imagine historical characters interacting in the way that they do here, without the strict class distinctions and the judgements that came with it. I think the plot idea was quite nice, but perhaps a historical novel just isn't the right place for it, not with the gulf of class between these characters.
I simply can't imagine historical characters interacting in the way that they do here, without the strict class distinctions and the judgements that came with it. I think the plot idea was quite nice, but perhaps a historical novel just isn't the right place for it, not with the gulf of class between these characters.
sassysmutlover's review against another edition
5.0
This was an amazing book! I was hooked from the start and loved every single thing. It is extremely well written and keeps you on the edge of your seat. I could not for the life of me figure out the reason for the blackmail and that is rare for me and that made me love it even more. I read it in one sitting glued to the pages loving their interaction and all of the characters. The agreements that they made were shocking but fun at the same time.
Ella is so independent and strong that you love her right away. She did not want to be owned by anyone and her wager with Devon she got away from her father and got her freedom, but lost her heart without fully realizing it. She had her fears when it came to men and protecting her daughter, but she slowly realized not all men are her father.
Devon is a man that's heart was crushed when she left and he thought died, but he couldn't believe he really loved her until he saw her again. I loved him from the start and how much he interacted with Maddie. He never pushed her on anything and was always there when she needed him even if she didn't know it yet.
I can't wait to see what else Clair Brett has in store because I want to know more about everyone is this book.
Ella is so independent and strong that you love her right away. She did not want to be owned by anyone and her wager with Devon she got away from her father and got her freedom, but lost her heart without fully realizing it. She had her fears when it came to men and protecting her daughter, but she slowly realized not all men are her father.
Devon is a man that's heart was crushed when she left and he thought died, but he couldn't believe he really loved her until he saw her again. I loved him from the start and how much he interacted with Maddie. He never pushed her on anything and was always there when she needed him even if she didn't know it yet.
I can't wait to see what else Clair Brett has in store because I want to know more about everyone is this book.
rainelle_barrett's review against another edition
4.0
I find this to be a good historical regency book to read. The writer takes her readers on a romance ride through Scotland. Husband and wife Devon and Ella try to find their love for one another again as they face dangerous issues that come to haunt them from their past. The writer choice of plot I find very interesting. She grips her readers from beginning to end. I look for more writing from this author. I voluntary reviewed this ARC after receiving a free gifted copy.
becsa's review against another edition
4.0
Ella Bowen-Thorn Renwick runs a bakery in Scotland while raising her daughter, Maddie. Yet lately Ella finds herself the victim of a blackmailing scheme that puts her in more and more danger. The blackmailers are taking all of her money and she has no clue on who is after her.
Devon, Lord Renwick, has been in mourning for the past 4 years since his wife died. Yet his best friend, Clive, Lord Breakerton, has just told him that Ella may in fact be alive.
As Devon and Clive travel to Ella they are surprised to learn the truth. When Devon realizes that Ella is hiding something he vows to discover what she is hiding. Devon wants Ella and Maddie back in his life and will do anything to prove his love to her. Yet Ella doesn't want Devon to know what she's hiding.
Will Devon and Ella be able to sort out their feelings for one another before it's too late?
I enjoyed this book and was surprised by the ending for sure.
I liked Ella and felt bad that she felt like she had to run in the first place and never realized how much Devon cared for her. Ella did work hard to establish her own business but knew she was in over her head when her business began to be sabotaged. Ella's first priority was Maddie and she knew that she couldn't protect her own her own and therefore relied on Devon.
I thought Devon was awesome and that he really loved Ella and wanted to prove it to her. He did everything he can to keep her and Maddie safe. I loved how far he was willing to go.
This was a great historical romance.
Devon, Lord Renwick, has been in mourning for the past 4 years since his wife died. Yet his best friend, Clive, Lord Breakerton, has just told him that Ella may in fact be alive.
As Devon and Clive travel to Ella they are surprised to learn the truth. When Devon realizes that Ella is hiding something he vows to discover what she is hiding. Devon wants Ella and Maddie back in his life and will do anything to prove his love to her. Yet Ella doesn't want Devon to know what she's hiding.
Will Devon and Ella be able to sort out their feelings for one another before it's too late?
I enjoyed this book and was surprised by the ending for sure.
I liked Ella and felt bad that she felt like she had to run in the first place and never realized how much Devon cared for her. Ella did work hard to establish her own business but knew she was in over her head when her business began to be sabotaged. Ella's first priority was Maddie and she knew that she couldn't protect her own her own and therefore relied on Devon.
I thought Devon was awesome and that he really loved Ella and wanted to prove it to her. He did everything he can to keep her and Maddie safe. I loved how far he was willing to go.
This was a great historical romance.
writeramyshannon's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful read!
This book was a great read, and I especially liked the connection between mother and daughter. It's listed as a historical romance, and that's only part of it. There is a big part that is romance, but I find it was more about self-discovery. First, Ella takes off, and her husband thinks she's dead. Then he finds her. The essence of the story is romance, but I see it as more of discovery, and opening yourself up for love and romance. It's a great story that has many notes and points in it.
This book was a great read, and I especially liked the connection between mother and daughter. It's listed as a historical romance, and that's only part of it. There is a big part that is romance, but I find it was more about self-discovery. First, Ella takes off, and her husband thinks she's dead. Then he finds her. The essence of the story is romance, but I see it as more of discovery, and opening yourself up for love and romance. It's a great story that has many notes and points in it.
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