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alentz94's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.25
butterreadsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoy this series and this book was a fun read too! Just hated the “solution” lol. Like hey if you don’t like someone you can divorce them? WHAT who would have thought of it. I get it wasn’t common at the time but it still made me roll my eyes. Excited for the next book!
miaapacheco's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
joolee's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
manderzreadz's review against another edition
4.0
It was due time for me to say hello to these characters again, with Maxwell Crenshaw and Lady Helena as the main couple of this Gilded Age Historical Romance. It was a really good book with great character development, female empowerment and choice, and a “fake engagement” story line.
One suggestion would be to list somewhere a trigger/sensitivity warning: this book grappled with the topic of infertility and the guilt and diminished self concept that results from that.
One suggestion would be to list somewhere a trigger/sensitivity warning: this book grappled with the topic of infertility and the guilt and diminished self concept that results from that.
shannonbeehall's review
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Infertility and Rape
reeyabeegale's review against another edition
3.0
TW:
I enjoyed this book. It's a good series ender, especially since this is the last of the Crenshaw siblings' stories. I did enjoy Max Crenshaw, although I couldn't fully grasp or picture his personality. There were times wherein he seems to be mature, but there were moments when he fell flat.
Lady Helena was pretty okay for a heroine. She was genuine and an inspirational woman. I enjoyed reading her thoughts, though there were quite repetitive especially when she was talking about her projects.
Honestly, I would've loved a bit more romance. This book focused more on the business side of things, as well as social projects. I wanted more scenes with Maxwell and Helena so I can fall in love with them as they fall for each other.
I'm happy that the author chose to go the way that it did with the ending. I was half-expecting a turnaround in Helena's situation, but I'm glad that it didn't end up that way. It was a good choice because it solidified the bigger and deeper point of the book
I love this author's works, and I will definitely continue to read other books that she will put out in the future.
Spoiler
Infertility/BarrennessI enjoyed this book. It's a good series ender, especially since this is the last of the Crenshaw siblings' stories. I did enjoy Max Crenshaw, although I couldn't fully grasp or picture his personality. There were times wherein he seems to be mature, but there were moments when he fell flat.
Lady Helena was pretty okay for a heroine. She was genuine and an inspirational woman. I enjoyed reading her thoughts, though there were quite repetitive especially when she was talking about her projects.
Honestly, I would've loved a bit more romance. This book focused more on the business side of things, as well as social projects. I wanted more scenes with Maxwell and Helena so I can fall in love with them as they fall for each other.
I'm happy that the author chose to go the way that it did with the ending. I was half-expecting a turnaround in Helena's situation, but I'm glad that it didn't end up that way. It was a good choice because it solidified the bigger and deeper point of the book
Spoiler
that a marriage can be happy and prosperous even without children, whether that is intentional or accidental, as long as both individuals in the relationship are content with each other.I love this author's works, and I will definitely continue to read other books that she will put out in the future.
jaymeee's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
hsumanityreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I love a widow getting a second chance at happiness! Lady Helena has been such a good friend to the heiresses that I am thrilled to know she’s with Maxwell. Their wonderful chemistry, glances across dinner tables and ballrooms, and meddling in the sisters’ love lives are such a perfect fit and I adore them.
Maxwell came a long way (not that Helena didn’t) and I’m really proud of him. Even in business and in regards to his familial relationships, he’s making good choices all around. This happy ending felt fought for, and I loved that about it.
Maxwell came a long way (not that Helena didn’t) and I’m really proud of him. Even in business and in regards to his familial relationships, he’s making good choices all around. This happy ending felt fought for, and I loved that about it.
kaleys23's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infertility