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english_lady03's review
4.0
Great, fun Regency read! About a young noblewoman Caroline/Angelica Worth, who left without money after her father's death, assumes and altar-ego as a gamester and makes her money through gambling at some of London's most notorious clubs, that were literally called Gaming Hells.
When she wins thousands from the Duke she has set her cap at to marry, things begin to spiral out of control as he demands the money back from her- or worse. Enter Tobias Felton, the younger son of a Viscount who seems like an irresponsible ne-er do well but has a good heart in spite of it all and sees something in the fascinating young woman he meets across the gaming table.
Now lest this review makes Caroline sound like a helpless damsel in distress, be certain she is not. Caroline has had to make her own way and is strong, but her choices ultimately place her in an untenable situation which is exploited by the schemes of the devious Duke.
Overall, the story is told well, with a helping of the wit and humour which has marked other books by this author. I really Caroline's straight talking friend Rebecca 'blunt as a butter knife', and her Aunt.
If you want a relatively short, immersive Regency story that's a bit different from the rest Fool Me Twice is a great choice.
When she wins thousands from the Duke she has set her cap at to marry, things begin to spiral out of control as he demands the money back from her- or worse. Enter Tobias Felton, the younger son of a Viscount who seems like an irresponsible ne-er do well but has a good heart in spite of it all and sees something in the fascinating young woman he meets across the gaming table.
Now lest this review makes Caroline sound like a helpless damsel in distress, be certain she is not. Caroline has had to make her own way and is strong, but her choices ultimately place her in an untenable situation which is exploited by the schemes of the devious Duke.
Overall, the story is told well, with a helping of the wit and humour which has marked other books by this author. I really Caroline's straight talking friend Rebecca 'blunt as a butter knife', and her Aunt.
If you want a relatively short, immersive Regency story that's a bit different from the rest Fool Me Twice is a great choice.
sassysmutlover's review
5.0
This was my first time reading a book by Philippa Jane Keyworth and I am now a fan! I stayed up until 2:30 am reading the whole book. I love that this one had the powdered hair and beauty patches because I rarely see books with that. They seemed like totally different people, but were alike in many ways when the walls were down. I was not expecting the twist with the Marquis and what he would do or how her brother would be.
Caro is a strong woman that has done what she must to survive after her father dies. I was on edge thinking someone besides Tobias would start to figure it out. She tried so hard to convince herself that Tobias plan would end a different way.
Tobias was very different because he was a gentleman when he wanted to be, but most of the time he said and did what he wanted. I loved how he started changing when he realized his father might follow through with his threat and when he met Caro.
I loved Lady Felton because she was not as quiet as you think at first. I love a good duel scene!
Caro is a strong woman that has done what she must to survive after her father dies. I was on edge thinking someone besides Tobias would start to figure it out. She tried so hard to convince herself that Tobias plan would end a different way.
Tobias was very different because he was a gentleman when he wanted to be, but most of the time he said and did what he wanted. I loved how he started changing when he realized his father might follow through with his threat and when he met Caro.
I loved Lady Felton because she was not as quiet as you think at first. I love a good duel scene!
kittykat's review
slow-paced
2.0
There was a lot that really annoyed me about this, but I find myself still wanting to read the next book [book:A Dangerous Deal|57978767] even though it is not Rebecca's story (which leads me to ask why not?) purely because I need more Lady Etheridge in my head!
Edited to add
If this is the 'historically accurate' 🙄🙄🙄 side of HR, then I'm not interested. Leave me with the more progressive variety so that I don't blow a fuse reading all the things that put me off of reading HR for so many years.
And the romance, whilst a tad sweet, was so slow that it never even simmered yet alone burned!!! It went at the pace of a sloth - as in nothing happened until about 80% in. And what started as a feisty and inventive FMC ended up as a simpering wet blanket hiding behind the menfolk... because of 'the times'...
Edited to add
If this is the 'historically accurate' 🙄🙄🙄 side of HR, then I'm not interested. Leave me with the more progressive variety so that I don't blow a fuse reading all the things that put me off of reading HR for so many years.
And the romance, whilst a tad sweet, was so slow that it never even simmered yet alone burned!!! It went at the pace of a sloth - as in nothing happened until about 80% in. And what started as a feisty and inventive FMC ended up as a simpering wet blanket hiding behind the menfolk... because of 'the times'...
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Moderate: Sexual assault
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