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jackiehorne's review against another edition
4.0
Essex just keeps getting better and better. No gimmicks, no "high concept," just a lovely falling-in-love story with two appealing, memorable protagonists, written in prose as charming as her hero. A feisty heroine whose "feist" isn't directed as the hero is also a welcome accomplishment. The only fault: the heroine's mother's lack of motivation for her actions.
bookloverchelle's review against another edition
4.0
I had accidently picked up The Reckless Brides series out of order but I enjoyed it so much I raced to my TBR pile to pick up A Breath of Scandal. Antigone is being forced to marry a man she cannot stand and she knows the only way she can escape is by causing a scandal. Except she may have gone a little farther than she meant to. Captain Jellicoe is impressed by the young miss who stands up for herself on the dance floor and can’t wait to get to know her a little bit better. But they both have different plans for what they want from life. Will they be willing to change plans on the possibility of love? Really great story, I’m excited to try more from Elizabeth Essex. Great read!
smuttty19's review against another edition
2.0
After Antigone’s father passed away her mother was afraid of what they would do for money so she had arranged an engagement for Antigone the next day. She’s been keeping the marriage at bay by claiming mourning. Her struggles continue when she retaliates on a handsy dance partner. She escapes the spectacle and meets Will in the library.
These two friendship made their love better but the story doesn’t engage me like other HR
Overall book ⭐️⭐️
Spice
These two friendship made their love better but the story doesn’t engage me like other HR
Overall book ⭐️⭐️
Spice
elblackwell's review
5.0
I don't know. A book makes me cry and makes me love love love love love love love both protagonists and I'm willing to forgive any minor quibbles.
aquariandancer's review against another edition
5.0
Book Two in the Reckless Brides series.
Will Jellicoe, previously a midshipman from the Audacious, earned his Command in the Navy just before the war with France ended. Now he is back on land waiting for a ship to come along. Meanwhile, Antigone Preston's father has passed away and her mother has engaged her to a vile older man, so that her sister Cassie can be well wed. When the two meet at a ball, mischief and mayhem commence.
If you're looking for a story of love, betrayal, scandal and fun, this is the book for you!
Will Jellicoe, previously a midshipman from the Audacious, earned his Command in the Navy just before the war with France ended. Now he is back on land waiting for a ship to come along. Meanwhile, Antigone Preston's father has passed away and her mother has engaged her to a vile older man, so that her sister Cassie can be well wed. When the two meet at a ball, mischief and mayhem commence.
If you're looking for a story of love, betrayal, scandal and fun, this is the book for you!
lumbermouth's review against another edition
4.0
Alright, this one was delightful. In the movie Will should be played by Chris Hemsworth at his height of looking like a sailor from that one sailor movie, but longer and leaner, and Antigone is Keira Knightley. I like how much these two genuinely like each other.
thenia's review
4.0
A satisfying romance between Antigone Preston, a very competent, unladylike heroine and Will Jellicoe, the second son of an Earl and Commander of the navy who has just returned from the war.
Antigone is having a really bad time, since right after her beloved father's funeral, her scheming, miserable excuse of a mother arranges for her marriage to a deplorable man three times her age, sacrificing her for her own and her elder daughter's welfare. Loving her shy sister and feeling protective of her, she has no other choice but to go along with it for a while.
Her direct nature leads to a public scene at a ball, that leads to her being expelled from it and ending up meeting the handsome Commander who seemed to be her only ally.
The two of them have secret adventures and suit each other perfectly, but their way to happiness isn't an easy one.
A serious story, despite the fun moments between the couple, that also introduces Thomas Jellicoe, Will's youngest brother and hero of the next book in the series, [b:Scandal in the Night|16045009|Scandal in the Night (The Reckless Brides, #3)|Elizabeth Essex|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1353992135s/16045009.jpg|21823223].
Antigone is having a really bad time, since right after her beloved father's funeral, her scheming, miserable excuse of a mother arranges for her marriage to a deplorable man three times her age, sacrificing her for her own and her elder daughter's welfare. Loving her shy sister and feeling protective of her, she has no other choice but to go along with it for a while.
Her direct nature leads to a public scene at a ball, that leads to her being expelled from it and ending up meeting the handsome Commander who seemed to be her only ally.
The two of them have secret adventures and suit each other perfectly, but their way to happiness isn't an easy one.
A serious story, despite the fun moments between the couple, that also introduces Thomas Jellicoe, Will's youngest brother and hero of the next book in the series, [b:Scandal in the Night|16045009|Scandal in the Night (The Reckless Brides, #3)|Elizabeth Essex|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1353992135s/16045009.jpg|21823223].
amshofner's review
4.0
Sometimes you're just in the mood for a fluff book, and A Breath of Scandal fits that mood perfectly. And I doubt the Reckless Brides series is very historically accurate (if at all), but I enjoy it. Even if it is a little weighty and historically inaccurate. But you know what? If I wanted historically accurate, I'd read a history textbook.
But I was excited to meet up with William Jellicoe, who's now all grown up and back on dry land. Even though we know him from Almost a Scandal, his book stands alone. And my goodness, I love the way Elizabeth Essex writes family into her books. Will's family was too much fun and I got a little giddy at finding out the next book features his younger brother.
Antigone and Will made a fun couple, with plenty of banter and wild adventures. Bar fight, what? I like how easy the relationship is. It's everything surrounding the couple---Will's lack of purpose now that he's on half-pay with the Navy and Antigone's engagement--that pulls them apart.
And Antigone's engagement, wow. Bad guys be bad. I love me a good bad guy, and while the threat of him was scarier than his bite, it was still good. Providing the necessary enticement to knock some sense into Will and Antigone. So excited for the next book.
But I was excited to meet up with William Jellicoe, who's now all grown up and back on dry land. Even though we know him from Almost a Scandal, his book stands alone. And my goodness, I love the way Elizabeth Essex writes family into her books. Will's family was too much fun and I got a little giddy at finding out the next book features his younger brother.
Antigone and Will made a fun couple, with plenty of banter and wild adventures. Bar fight, what? I like how easy the relationship is. It's everything surrounding the couple---Will's lack of purpose now that he's on half-pay with the Navy and Antigone's engagement--that pulls them apart.
And Antigone's engagement, wow. Bad guys be bad. I love me a good bad guy, and while the threat of him was scarier than his bite, it was still good. Providing the necessary enticement to knock some sense into Will and Antigone. So excited for the next book.
sandywilliams03's review
5.0
I loved this! Antigone is exactly the type of heroine I want in my historical romances. She's brave and witty and can take care of herself, yet she still feels genuine to the time period.
I also completely loved Will. The best part, though, was Antigone and Will together. Their banter was fantastic, and I found myself grinning at just how appalling they were together. ;-)
My only criticism is that I wanted more out of the epilogue.Did Will go off and fight the war? Did he make it back okay? Did he stay home with Antigone? I mean, for all I know, he got on a ship the day after they were wed then was killed in the very first battle. I just wanted to know a little about how their lives together would go. But that's also a compliment, because I wanted MORE.
I think this is my favorite Elizabeth Essex book so far! I highly recommend it to anyone who wants strong, independent heroines in their historical romances.
I also completely loved Will. The best part, though, was Antigone and Will together. Their banter was fantastic, and I found myself grinning at just how appalling they were together. ;-)
My only criticism is that I wanted more out of the epilogue.
I think this is my favorite Elizabeth Essex book so far! I highly recommend it to anyone who wants strong, independent heroines in their historical romances.