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ksanders013's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
upturnedroots's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
5.0
For nobody said no to her--especially not men who were considered bad company.
The perfect historical for getting into the summer season. It was so refreshing to have two characters who are open about using their charms for a good time, and I loved that we have a doctor hero. The tension is full throttle at the start (in CHAPTER TWO!) and this book fucks before it fucks.
Highly recommend this one, I loved it! There were so many lines I took note of in my paperback while I listened on audio, and since I've already read Fool Me Twice it was great to see the setup for Alastair's book. Looking forward to reading the remainder of MD's backlist over this summer!
The perfect historical for getting into the summer season. It was so refreshing to have two characters who are open about using their charms for a good time, and I loved that we have a doctor hero. The tension is full throttle at the start (in CHAPTER TWO!) and this book fucks before it fucks.
Highly recommend this one, I loved it! There were so many lines I took note of in my paperback while I listened on audio, and since I've already read Fool Me Twice it was great to see the setup for Alastair's book. Looking forward to reading the remainder of MD's backlist over this summer!
katyanaish's review against another edition
4.0
This was a slow starter for me - the first quarter or so, I really had to force myself through. It was just... I guess a very dry setup, and both the hero and heroine seemed pretty superficial and unlikable, with the hero's brother being an almost caricatured dickbag villain (and then a character from the heroine's side became a pretty caricatured dickbag villain at the end... with an extra helping of stupidity, because seriously, how did he imagine that was possibly going to work in his favor?).
But after the rough opening, I really became engrossed. The hero and heroine developed surprising depth, really compelling and complicated personalities... and you could see that they just had a very bland mask that they wore publicly, letting people see what they expected to see.
It went from feeling superficial to making me cry. The story flowed together beautifully at the end.
But after the rough opening, I really became engrossed. The hero and heroine developed surprising depth, really compelling and complicated personalities... and you could see that they just had a very bland mask that they wore publicly, letting people see what they expected to see.
It went from feeling superficial to making me cry. The story flowed together beautifully at the end.
swatson4016's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Michael and Liza were multi-layered characters that I enjoyed getting to know. Their chemistry took some time to build, and there were not enough moments of passion for my liking. Overall I enjoyed reading this book.
ameretet's review against another edition
2.0
Duran's books are always hit or miss with me. This was a super miss. 2 stars for the mean Duke and the secretary.
winterreader40's review against another edition
3.0
The widowed Elizabeth is a very pretty face that no one seems to be able to see past, making her a very lonely character. She is taken advantage of by the horrible 'Nello' and she drinks way too much and winds up sleeping in the rose bushes of a stranger.
Lord Michael de Grey is a doctor and a man of some integrity, but he is hiding in the country under an "assumed" name, hoping his brother comes to his senses, he's the lucky stranger that finds Liza in his rosebushes.
I liked Michael but I didn't love her, she drinks to much, makes foolish choices and has terrible friends, but she managed to turn it around with one big power move at the end that I enjoyed. I'm gonna try one more book in this series before I let it go, so far they've been good but not memorable.
Lord Michael de Grey is a doctor and a man of some integrity, but he is hiding in the country under an "assumed" name, hoping his brother comes to his senses, he's the lucky stranger that finds Liza in his rosebushes.
I liked Michael but I didn't love her, she drinks to much, makes foolish choices and has terrible friends, but she managed to turn it around with one big power move at the end that I enjoyed. I'm gonna try one more book in this series before I let it go, so far they've been good but not memorable.
corinnek's review against another edition
4.0
vivid characters, funny dialogue, emotional rollercoaster plot -- really what more could you want! I love Meredith Duran.
anastasiaadamov's review
4.0
I got this book as a gift and I am very gratefull for it! I enjoyed it quite a bit.
I liked the drama and characters. I like how vices were used in this book and some story elements were very funny.
I liked the drama and characters. I like how vices were used in this book and some story elements were very funny.
roseybot's review against another edition
3.0
As the subject of my latest Robots Read post, I consider the goodreads rating system and why this ended up being a three instead of a four.
maisyreads1817's review against another edition
4.0
I was unsure about reading this book in the series as the blurb and some reviews I read suggested it might not be for me.
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I should never have doubted Meredith Duran!
I can see why the FMC put some people off, she is “unlikeable” but only in the sense that she has obvious flaws. To me that just made her a well rounded character.
The only reason this isn’t 5 stars is the ending was a bit too convenient for my liking after all the turmoil. I mean yes I knew there would be a HEA, the “solution” just seemed too easy for the build up.
Looking forward to picking up the next in the series. Resisting doing so straight away as I need to sleep.
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I should never have doubted Meredith Duran!
I can see why the FMC put some people off, she is “unlikeable” but only in the sense that she has obvious flaws. To me that just made her a well rounded character.
The only reason this isn’t 5 stars is the ending was a bit too convenient for my liking after all the turmoil. I mean yes I knew there would be a HEA, the “solution” just seemed too easy for the build up.
Looking forward to picking up the next in the series. Resisting doing so straight away as I need to sleep.