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adrianao_reads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
bananatricky's review
3.0
This is a classic story of a couple who fall in love and marry. Circumstances/choices force them apart and there are various misunderstandings.
Catherine wants a divorce and Marcus will only agree if he has an heir so they agree to live as man and wife for two months.
There are further misunderstandings and then it all ends happily ever after.
There was nothing really wrong with the novella but I didn't really think it was great either - still not sure why I felt compelled to buy the next one!
But it was free.
Catherine wants a divorce and Marcus will only agree if he has an heir so they agree to live as man and wife for two months.
There are further misunderstandings and then it all ends happily ever after.
There was nothing really wrong with the novella but I didn't really think it was great either - still not sure why I felt compelled to buy the next one!
But it was free.
silvercal's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed the premise of this story--a couple at odds with each other within their marriage. Lady Catherine married her ideal man at eighteen, Marcus, Duke of Kensington to enjoy a few blissful months together and then he heads off to America to increase his fortune. Well, this upsets Catherine and she decides to stay in London and attend balls and whatnot and enjoy life even though her husband all but deserted her. Upon arriving home, Marcus hears rumors of infidelity and it infuriates him and the couple become distant and sharp with each other--just passing each other in society a few times a year. Catherine finally decides a divorce is in order and naturally Marcus says no as that is just not done but he still loves his wife. Catherine stills loves Marcus as well even though she believes he has a mistress and cares naught for her.
This is a classic misunderstanding story between our couple and you can't help but think to yourself--just talk to each other! But even though the storyline isn't all that fresh, I really enjoyed the writing. I always love to see stories of strife after the happy marriage because in reality, everyone can not live happily ever after all the time :) I thought this novella had a wonderful blend of story, heat and love. Catherine is sharp and plucky and Marcus is a bit brooding and together they make a lovely couple that I was happy to see get another chance at their happily ever after. This is the start of a quartet and we get just a peek at the other friends that will make up the rest of the stories and I am very much looking forward to them! I believe this is Jillian Eaton's debut and I thought she did a wonderful job and I hope she branches out into a full length novel someday as I think she could tell an engaging, longer story as well. For a quick, sexy read mixed with some misunderstandings, A Brooding Beauty is sure to please! 4 stars
This is a classic misunderstanding story between our couple and you can't help but think to yourself--just talk to each other! But even though the storyline isn't all that fresh, I really enjoyed the writing. I always love to see stories of strife after the happy marriage because in reality, everyone can not live happily ever after all the time :) I thought this novella had a wonderful blend of story, heat and love. Catherine is sharp and plucky and Marcus is a bit brooding and together they make a lovely couple that I was happy to see get another chance at their happily ever after. This is the start of a quartet and we get just a peek at the other friends that will make up the rest of the stories and I am very much looking forward to them! I believe this is Jillian Eaton's debut and I thought she did a wonderful job and I hope she branches out into a full length novel someday as I think she could tell an engaging, longer story as well. For a quick, sexy read mixed with some misunderstandings, A Brooding Beauty is sure to please! 4 stars
jlw_writes's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this novella, I read it in a little over an hour. The two main characters were charming and well, I'm a sucker for a cute love story!
The writing was enjoyable and had a nice quality to it. Miss Eaton seems to know what she is doing!
Probably going to dive right in to the second novella of this series in a few minutes!
The writing was enjoyable and had a nice quality to it. Miss Eaton seems to know what she is doing!
Probably going to dive right in to the second novella of this series in a few minutes!
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