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Her Sudden Groom
The overly scientific, always respectable, and socially awkward Alexander Banks has just been informed his name resides on a betrothal agreement right above the name of the worst chit in all of England. With a loophole that allows him to marry another without consequence before the thirtieth anniversary of his birth, he has only four weeks to find another woman and make her his wife. Being the logical scientist he is, Alex decides to take his friend's advice and treat his quest for a bride just like a science experiment...
Caroline Sinclair is still trying to scrape her jaw off the floor after hearing her cousin, Lady Olivia's, latest announcement when the object of their conversation, Alex Banks, Olivia's intended, arrives for what Caroline assumes is a bout of drawing room chitchat with his betrothed. But when an experiment is mentioned, Caroline, who cannot resist a science experiment any more than she can deny her lungs air, volunteers to help before she even knows what his latest experiment is!
Caroline Sinclair is still trying to scrape her jaw off the floor after hearing her cousin, Lady Olivia's, latest announcement when the object of their conversation, Alex Banks, Olivia's intended, arrives for what Caroline assumes is a bout of drawing room chitchat with his betrothed. But when an experiment is mentioned, Caroline, who cannot resist a science experiment any more than she can deny her lungs air, volunteers to help before she even knows what his latest experiment is!
233 pages, Nook
First published August 31, 2011
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Rose Gordon
48 books473 followersUSA Today Bestselling Author and writer of eight unusually unusual historical romances that have been known to include scarred heroes, feisty heroines, marriage-producing scandals, far too much scheming, naughty literature and always a sweet happily-ever-after.
When not escaping to another world via reading or writing a book, she spends her time chasing two young boys around the house, being hunted by wild animals, or sitting on the swing in the backyard where she has to use her arms as shields to deflect projectiles AKA: balls, water balloons, sticks, pinecones, and anything else one of them picks up to hurl at his brother who just happens to be hiding behind her.
When not escaping to another world via reading or writing a book, she spends her time chasing two young boys around the house, being hunted by wild animals, or sitting on the swing in the backyard where she has to use her arms as shields to deflect projectiles AKA: balls, water balloons, sticks, pinecones, and anything else one of them picks up to hurl at his brother who just happens to be hiding behind her.
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November 2, 2012
Decent writing for a self-pub, but the story and series bait didn't mesh well with my tastes. Scientifically minded nincompoop Alex courts and weds "secret scientist" Caroline so he doesn't have to marry her horrid cousin. Wacky hijinks ensue.
There's a brain-melting BIG MISUNDERSTANDING near the end of the story based almost entirely around Alex being insecure about his sexxorz powahz that entertained the hell out of me. I know. I usually hate big misunderstanding tropes, but there was just something incredibly amusing about the way Alex behaved in such a willfully stupid manner.
There's a brain-melting BIG MISUNDERSTANDING near the end of the story based almost entirely around Alex being insecure about his sexxorz powahz that entertained the hell out of me. I know. I usually hate big misunderstanding tropes, but there was just something incredibly amusing about the way Alex behaved in such a willfully stupid manner.
November 9, 2015
This was a good and rollicking story, with a lot of OTT moments, quite some humour and interesting characters.
Unfortunately I couldn't give it more than 2.5* rounded up to 3*, as it really would have profited from some continuity editing. Without those occasionally unconnected or badly connected scenes it might have been a 4* novel.
Unfortunately I couldn't give it more than 2.5* rounded up to 3*, as it really would have profited from some continuity editing. Without those occasionally unconnected or badly connected scenes it might have been a 4* novel.
July 14, 2013
If you liked The Bridgertons series, you might like this book. Alex's family is similar to the Bridgertons only a bit crazier. It is a bit darker though.
It starts with Alex finding out about the betrothal contract his father and Lady Olivia's father signed when they were drunk. Fortunately, eight years later they added that he doesn't have to marry Olivia if he finds another before his thirtieth birthday. He goes to ask Marcus if he will honor that last part of the contract. Since he knows Alex well, Marcus manages to make Alex and Caroline work together on an experiment. That is helpful since Alex is pretty straightforward person. He is not subtle, he doesn't know how to play social games. People call him Arid Alex.
If you like historical romances and you don't expect too much, you might like this. I am not an expert of what a historical romance should or shouldn't be, so I can only say that it was a nice story for me.
It starts with Alex finding out about the betrothal contract his father and Lady Olivia's father signed when they were drunk. Fortunately, eight years later they added that he doesn't have to marry Olivia if he finds another before his thirtieth birthday. He goes to ask Marcus if he will honor that last part of the contract. Since he knows Alex well, Marcus manages to make Alex and Caroline work together on an experiment. That is helpful since Alex is pretty straightforward person. He is not subtle, he doesn't know how to play social games. People call him Arid Alex.
He had no idea how to read facial expressions or interpret “unspoken or implied messages” as his mother referred to it. Quite simply, if a person didn't come out and say it, he had no idea what they wanted.
Caroline thinks he is trying to find more members for the Society of Biological Matters (while he is trying to think of someone to marry). The thing is he can't think of a name while Caroline is near him. It is funny, Caroline is relentless in her quest, so they start thinking of names.
“All right. Enough said. What about Lady Almay and her daughter, Lady Lucinda? I've read they both enjoy visiting people’s gardens at parties and balls and such.”
“Yes, yes.” He grabbed his quill and jotted down their names. Lady Almay and Lady Lucinda did both enjoy exploring everyone’s gardens. For different reasons of course.
Caroline stared at her cousin unblinkingly. She’d put on a gown that could only be likened to the color of a lime’s peel. On top of her head, she’d attached all seven of those feathers she’d had set out on her vanity. She’d used something to color her lips and cheeks an unusual shade of red that clashed with her red hair. Around her neck, she wore at least a dozen necklaces, some pearls, some just a simple gold chain, and others were strings of gaudy diamonds or emeralds.
Olivia's reaction to Alex's open-mouthed horror is: "She giggled and quickly tucked her nipple back in, then continued hobbling toward him, the feathers on her head bobbing wildly with each step."If you like historical romances and you don't expect too much, you might like this. I am not an expert of what a historical romance should or shouldn't be, so I can only say that it was a nice story for me.
January 1, 2013
Alex Bank is a man obsessed with science but whom fate has decided to give him something else to focus on for a while. 1 month before his 30th birthday Alex is informed by his father that he must marry before his 30th birthday or he will be forced to marry Lady Olivia who is a vile creature to say the least.
Caroline is Olivia's cousin who has resigned herself to spinsterhood, where she can pursue her scientific studies all she wants. Of course it would be easier for Caroline if she was allowed to join the Society of Biological Matters but due to her sex she was denied membersip by none other then Alex Bank.
When it is pointed out to Alex that Caroline would be perfect for him he only has a couple of weeks to not only gain her forgivness for throwing her out of the Society a few years before, but also to win her heart. And he has to do this while trying to understand that people are not like experements, they cannot be easily controlled and studied. He will need to let his heart take the lead if he is going to have any hope of avoiding marriage to Olivia.
This is the 4th book I have read by Rose Gordon and each one is better then the last in my opinion. If you are looking for a romance in which the hero is not a rake and isn't always proving is ablity with the ladies, and a heroine who is more like the girl next door then a spoil heiress expecting the world to be handed to her on a silver platter this is the book for you. You can really feel the characters fall in love as you watch Alex be clueless about women and Caroline's fears of falling in love with her cousins future husband.
I would also suggest that if you love this book that you go back and learn about the rest Banks love stories in Rose's first series while waiting for the next Groom Series to come out.
Caroline is Olivia's cousin who has resigned herself to spinsterhood, where she can pursue her scientific studies all she wants. Of course it would be easier for Caroline if she was allowed to join the Society of Biological Matters but due to her sex she was denied membersip by none other then Alex Bank.
When it is pointed out to Alex that Caroline would be perfect for him he only has a couple of weeks to not only gain her forgivness for throwing her out of the Society a few years before, but also to win her heart. And he has to do this while trying to understand that people are not like experements, they cannot be easily controlled and studied. He will need to let his heart take the lead if he is going to have any hope of avoiding marriage to Olivia.
This is the 4th book I have read by Rose Gordon and each one is better then the last in my opinion. If you are looking for a romance in which the hero is not a rake and isn't always proving is ablity with the ladies, and a heroine who is more like the girl next door then a spoil heiress expecting the world to be handed to her on a silver platter this is the book for you. You can really feel the characters fall in love as you watch Alex be clueless about women and Caroline's fears of falling in love with her cousins future husband.
I would also suggest that if you love this book that you go back and learn about the rest Banks love stories in Rose's first series while waiting for the next Groom Series to come out.
December 30, 2016
Not bad, but I didn't like how the hero changed from a nerd to a badass.
March 19, 2015
BORING SNOOZE FEST!!
BORING!! Her Sudden Groom is the most boring story I think I have ever read. I kept reading thinking the story would pick up but sadly to say it never did. This storyline has been done many times and done well by many different authors, but not Her Sudden Groom.
Alex and Lady Olivia have been betroth by the father since childhood. Lady Olivia is the most odious character I have ever read. She is fat, she smells foul and has horrible looking feet!1 Yes I said feet! Alex must get out of marrying her. There is a clause to the betrothal agreement. So Alex starts to court Lady Olivia's cousin Caroline. The story proceed with Alex courting Caroline. Thank goodness this book was free or I would ask for a refund. Don't waste your time take a nap instead!!
BORING!! Her Sudden Groom is the most boring story I think I have ever read. I kept reading thinking the story would pick up but sadly to say it never did. This storyline has been done many times and done well by many different authors, but not Her Sudden Groom.
Alex and Lady Olivia have been betroth by the father since childhood. Lady Olivia is the most odious character I have ever read. She is fat, she smells foul and has horrible looking feet!1 Yes I said feet! Alex must get out of marrying her. There is a clause to the betrothal agreement. So Alex starts to court Lady Olivia's cousin Caroline. The story proceed with Alex courting Caroline. Thank goodness this book was free or I would ask for a refund. Don't waste your time take a nap instead!!
July 18, 2017
Alex is endearing and Caroline a fierce inner strength that keeps the reader hooked. They are the nerdiest regency couple I've ever read, but it's absolutely precious. Alex wasn't the typical rake I'm used to reading about -in fact, he was the exact opposite- but he's such a good guy, no matter how awkward he seems. And he ended up being surprisingly attractive, so hey!
I must add that Rose Gordon is quite the author. I also love how she manages to work all her characters from her many books into one, big loving family. It's so heartwarming!
All in all, one unique but undeniably adorbs regency! Loved it :)
I must add that Rose Gordon is quite the author. I also love how she manages to work all her characters from her many books into one, big loving family. It's so heartwarming!
All in all, one unique but undeniably adorbs regency! Loved it :)
February 7, 2016
The 2 stars is for Alex...he is a cute nerdy yet unpredictable character....enjoyed his scenes the whole book....the book itself was ok....when I started it felt like I was reading a book in a series that was already established...but this the first book in this series so I kind of felt lost and the author put too much of her previous characters in the book....the plot was also weird...it felt far fetched and unrealistic...the misunderstanding between Alex and Caroline felt staged....all in all I could not lose myself in the story....I was painfully aware of the fictional quality of the story and characters....it had a few moments but just not my kind of read.
February 6, 2019
This held such promise - but failed to deliver.
Too many characters all with their own 'damaged' past and not given nearly enough space on the pages to allow the reader to get more than a passing glimpse of their character.
The ubiquitous 'arranged marriage' to a woman who is depicted as utterly foul both in physical attributes AND mind. Why was it necessary to make Olivia such a horrible character? It made the story more farce than fun in places and if the author had focussed on Olivia being selfish, rude, etc it would have had far more impact.
The numerous subplots that came and went - the Society, the mysterious writer, Olivia's possible insanity, Caroline's father, etc etc. I ended up totally confused at times. It made for a very uneven and unsatisfying story - too many thin characters, too many random things thrown in for no real reason.
The writing was full of anachronisms and errors. British astronomers don't call it the The Big Dipper - we call it The Plough. Likewise, the Little Dipper is known as The Little Bear. 'John Thomas' was a phrase first used in the 1880s, not 1814, 'St Peter' is from even later. I doubt if anyone in the early 1800's used the word 'phew'.
Sloppy writing and research. The whole book had a feel of being a first draft - no editing, no proof-reading.
Too many characters all with their own 'damaged' past and not given nearly enough space on the pages to allow the reader to get more than a passing glimpse of their character.
The ubiquitous 'arranged marriage' to a woman who is depicted as utterly foul both in physical attributes AND mind. Why was it necessary to make Olivia such a horrible character? It made the story more farce than fun in places and if the author had focussed on Olivia being selfish, rude, etc it would have had far more impact.
The numerous subplots that came and went - the Society, the mysterious writer, Olivia's possible insanity, Caroline's father, etc etc. I ended up totally confused at times. It made for a very uneven and unsatisfying story - too many thin characters, too many random things thrown in for no real reason.
The writing was full of anachronisms and errors. British astronomers don't call it the The Big Dipper - we call it The Plough. Likewise, the Little Dipper is known as The Little Bear. 'John Thomas' was a phrase first used in the 1880s, not 1814, 'St Peter' is from even later. I doubt if anyone in the early 1800's used the word 'phew'.
Sloppy writing and research. The whole book had a feel of being a first draft - no editing, no proof-reading.
dnf
April 7, 2014Maybe I'll finish this some day. I won't rate it because I didn't finish and I think my opinion is very much based on personal tastes. It's not horrible, it's just too fluffy and that's not my usual taste. I can handle fluff if it's exceptionally witty, but the humor just fell flat with me. However, as you can see, the ratings are good so I'm apparently an anomaly.
September 30, 2014
I wanted to give this book one star, but since I finished it decided on two.
The idea of the story was great. It could have been an involving story with a non-typical hero. But the execution fell flat for me. Some things in the book really annoyed me. They were mostly Olivia related. She was over the top and plain ridiculous. But also the way science was being dragged into it. It was said to be an important part of the h and H's lives, but to me it seemed to be forced into the story for the sake of having a different type of hero and a common factor between h and H.
Still the writer managed to get me involved enough that I wanted to know how it would finish. I have to admit I skipped a lot while reading though.
I think this story could have been much better. It needs better worked out characters (consistent!), some character development, less stereotyping (bad person is ugly and behaves ridiculous) and more attention to details consistent with the time period. Wouldn't have minded a bit more scientific or intelligent behavior considering the hero is a 'nerd'.
The idea of the story was great. It could have been an involving story with a non-typical hero. But the execution fell flat for me. Some things in the book really annoyed me. They were mostly Olivia related. She was over the top and plain ridiculous. But also the way science was being dragged into it. It was said to be an important part of the h and H's lives, but to me it seemed to be forced into the story for the sake of having a different type of hero and a common factor between h and H.
Still the writer managed to get me involved enough that I wanted to know how it would finish. I have to admit I skipped a lot while reading though.
I think this story could have been much better. It needs better worked out characters (consistent!), some character development, less stereotyping (bad person is ugly and behaves ridiculous) and more attention to details consistent with the time period. Wouldn't have minded a bit more scientific or intelligent behavior considering the hero is a 'nerd'.
December 13, 2016
Honestly, this started alright. Then it kept going.
And going. and going. and going.
And going. and going. and going.
April 1, 2017
Meh, this was just okay. It was really tedious in some spots. I found the characters and plot a little boring. Alex's nickname, Arid Alex, was definitely a good choice for him!
April 15, 2018
Caroline and Alex (aka Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dumb)
This book just didn't know what it wanted to be.
It starts out as fluff... kinda boring fluff. But in the last third it gets rather dark and very angsty.
Both MCs were kinda stupid.
There's a LOT of sexual innuendo that made me think of that Monty Python skit (Know what I mean? Nudge nudge, wink wink... )
It would have been cute if it was once or twice, but it was a prevalent part of the authors writing style. Then you switch gears from that to child abuse.
A lot of telling over showing. A lot of obvious manipulation of the plot to make it work leaving big holes behind.
Alex finds out he has been betrothed to a particularly nasty lady for most of his life. But his dad only just tells him now, when he is turning 30 in one month, that he can get out of it by marrying another before he turns 30.
Caroline seems to be the only chick available. So he decides to court her and he does like her and she likes him. They are both naive and takes turns being pretty stupid. I got bored.
They do eventually marry at about 60% but at this point Alex gets even stupider.
Then the big misunderstanding.
I skimmed most of the second half.
But the end was good.
Safety is good
This book just didn't know what it wanted to be.
It starts out as fluff... kinda boring fluff. But in the last third it gets rather dark and very angsty.
Both MCs were kinda stupid.
There's a LOT of sexual innuendo that made me think of that Monty Python skit (Know what I mean? Nudge nudge, wink wink... )
It would have been cute if it was once or twice, but it was a prevalent part of the authors writing style. Then you switch gears from that to child abuse.
A lot of telling over showing. A lot of obvious manipulation of the plot to make it work leaving big holes behind.
Alex finds out he has been betrothed to a particularly nasty lady for most of his life. But his dad only just tells him now, when he is turning 30 in one month, that he can get out of it by marrying another before he turns 30.
Caroline seems to be the only chick available. So he decides to court her and he does like her and she likes him. They are both naive and takes turns being pretty stupid. I got bored.
They do eventually marry at about 60% but at this point Alex gets even stupider.
Then the big misunderstanding.
I skimmed most of the second half.
But the end was good.
Safety is good
January 21, 2020
I don't know that I would necessarily call this a true historical romance. Some of the dialog and situations felt quite modern, which is why I liked it more than I thought I would since I'm not normally a fan of historical fiction.
February 27, 2024
⭐️ 2.75 stars.
June 10, 2012
HER SUDDEN GROOM- featuring Alexander Banks and Caroline Sinclair.
Alexander Banks, is the son of a dying baron who, just learned approximately a month before his Thirtieth birthday, that he will be forced into an arrange marriage that his father and a very good friend had cooked up one drunken night.
Needless to say that when Alex found out about that,he was not happy, because the girl that Edward Banks, Baron Watson (Alex’s father) had betrothed him too turned out to be every man’s worse nightmare and maybe the devil’s himself(though a little roasting might not be good enough). There was a contract signed by both parties, but there was a clause amended, so he could find a way to get out, and a way to get out, he would find.
The clause, find someone to marry by his thirtieth birthday. Not an easy task, but at least he got some advice from his future intended’s brother, who really wouldn’t have saddled him with his sister because of her*extremely lovely disposition*
*cough*
Marcus, who is the brother of his so-called intended, even went so far as to write down a name for him and it turned out to be one, CAROLINE SINCLAIR, his own cousin, so he wouldn’t have to marry her cousin OLIVIA, Alex’s so-called intended, who is absolutely atrocious to everyone around her, and thought she was extremely entitled to, because she was the daughter of an Earl and they were not.
If ever, there was a rake as devious, vindictive, snobbish, mean-spirited and atrocious as Olivia, and without a qualm in the world and with no morals on the moral compass scale whatsoever, and can endure her long enough without having to puke, prod, poke, hit, throw or dump her sorry hefty behind in a very cold,cold creek or a huge pile of manure (and that would be too good for her), good luck in finding one.
If Devere from Victoria Vane’s new novel ever had the unfortunate, misfortune of meeting her, he just might be able to handle her, but even I, wouldn’t want to put him through that unnatural catastrophe.
Caroline Sinclair, Marcus and Olivia’s cousin, who came to live with them, when she was seven,has been treated atrociously by Olivia, ever since,and kept throwing her past in her face and basically tried to treat her worse than a slave. And when Olivia, didn’t get what she wanted she’d scream, screech and wreck, whatever she could, and what usually belonged to Caroline.
When she found out her intended, didn’t want to be her intended, she was not to thrilled about that, and her vicious streak kicked in when left alone.
Truthfully, Olivia needs to be shot. She’s absolutely vile. Alex belongs with Caroline and they have more in common that Olivia and Alex ever would.
Alex and Caroline have an awkward courtship, and marry, much to the satisfaction of his family and friends, who have all had a run-ins with Olivia and didn’t wish to see him married to one such as her. They absolutely couldn’t stand her, but they absolutely adored Caroline. They have their ups and down and everything becomes alright in the end, even when the unpleasant episode of her father comes into question.
And there’s a rather surprising connection between Alex and Caroline, BARON Watson and Alex’s Uncle John that neither one remembered.
Get HER SUDDEN GROOM, it’s a really fun treat and if the others are just as fun, you won’t regret it
*Yes there are a few typos, get over it or Olivia may pay you a visit, that you won’t enjoy*
ARC REVIEW FOR Rose GORDON AND READING ROMANCES
Alexander Banks, is the son of a dying baron who, just learned approximately a month before his Thirtieth birthday, that he will be forced into an arrange marriage that his father and a very good friend had cooked up one drunken night.
Needless to say that when Alex found out about that,he was not happy, because the girl that Edward Banks, Baron Watson (Alex’s father) had betrothed him too turned out to be every man’s worse nightmare and maybe the devil’s himself(though a little roasting might not be good enough). There was a contract signed by both parties, but there was a clause amended, so he could find a way to get out, and a way to get out, he would find.
The clause, find someone to marry by his thirtieth birthday. Not an easy task, but at least he got some advice from his future intended’s brother, who really wouldn’t have saddled him with his sister because of her*extremely lovely disposition*
*cough*
Marcus, who is the brother of his so-called intended, even went so far as to write down a name for him and it turned out to be one, CAROLINE SINCLAIR, his own cousin, so he wouldn’t have to marry her cousin OLIVIA, Alex’s so-called intended, who is absolutely atrocious to everyone around her, and thought she was extremely entitled to, because she was the daughter of an Earl and they were not.
If ever, there was a rake as devious, vindictive, snobbish, mean-spirited and atrocious as Olivia, and without a qualm in the world and with no morals on the moral compass scale whatsoever, and can endure her long enough without having to puke, prod, poke, hit, throw or dump her sorry hefty behind in a very cold,cold creek or a huge pile of manure (and that would be too good for her), good luck in finding one.
If Devere from Victoria Vane’s new novel ever had the unfortunate, misfortune of meeting her, he just might be able to handle her, but even I, wouldn’t want to put him through that unnatural catastrophe.
Caroline Sinclair, Marcus and Olivia’s cousin, who came to live with them, when she was seven,has been treated atrociously by Olivia, ever since,and kept throwing her past in her face and basically tried to treat her worse than a slave. And when Olivia, didn’t get what she wanted she’d scream, screech and wreck, whatever she could, and what usually belonged to Caroline.
When she found out her intended, didn’t want to be her intended, she was not to thrilled about that, and her vicious streak kicked in when left alone.
Truthfully, Olivia needs to be shot. She’s absolutely vile. Alex belongs with Caroline and they have more in common that Olivia and Alex ever would.
Alex and Caroline have an awkward courtship, and marry, much to the satisfaction of his family and friends, who have all had a run-ins with Olivia and didn’t wish to see him married to one such as her. They absolutely couldn’t stand her, but they absolutely adored Caroline. They have their ups and down and everything becomes alright in the end, even when the unpleasant episode of her father comes into question.
And there’s a rather surprising connection between Alex and Caroline, BARON Watson and Alex’s Uncle John that neither one remembered.
Get HER SUDDEN GROOM, it’s a really fun treat and if the others are just as fun, you won’t regret it
*Yes there are a few typos, get over it or Olivia may pay you a visit, that you won’t enjoy*
ARC REVIEW FOR Rose GORDON AND READING ROMANCES
January 18, 2016
I was listening to this one as an audiobook and two things struck me as part of the listening experience. One, I do not like listening to historicals on audio. There is not enough action to keep it interesting and I found it rather monotonous. This makes me think I will stick to romantic suspense novels for audiobook in the future, perhaps some paranormal. Two, I think I prefer a male narrator (okay, my obsession with Eric G Dove might be showing a little here) over a female narrator because I do not like the way a female does male voices. I'd rather listen to a male do female voices because I like my men to sound manly and masculine.
Back to the story itself though, there was one particular moment which was a highlight to me. I don't remember the specific context now but it's a moment when there were so many penis puns, it was simply hilarious. Laugh out loud hilarious. That was the best part of the story for me. It all became a bit meh after that.
Here's are my status updates of the story as I read to illustrate my point.
35.0% "OMG!!! The double entendres and sexual innuendos."
60.0% "Well, now that that's done, what's going to happen next? Do I want to find out?"
60.0% "I think I'm done with this. I've lost interest. Don't think I'll continue."
As for Caroline, she seemed a rather nice if somewhat bland girl. She was tolerant and rather put upon, after having been tortured most of her life by a rather heinous cousin. I was glad for to her to have found happiness and being able to get out from under her awful cousin's influence but otherwise, nothing about her made me feel strongly with her or connect with her in any way.
For a hero, Alex was rather bland too. He is described as a stick in the mud and rather boring, but he has flashes of humor along the way too. He's not a terrible hero but he didn't cause my heart to go pitter patter. Again, I had trouble connecting with him as a hero.
The story built to a crescendo at about the 60% mark and I was quite interested in the outcome of Alex's pursuit of Caroline. However, we got to 60% and he got what he set out to do and I lost interest. It made me wonder what else could happen to hold my interest for the remaining 40% and I didn't care enough to find out. Perhaps Caroline would get upset with Alex for deceiving her about his experiment? Perhaps the awful cousin would do something so terrible that someone would die (unlikely!), perhaps they discover who the mysterious scientist is ... but you know what? I didn't want to hang around and find out.
It always makes me sad when I don't finish a book for whatever reason. I don't think I'm curious enough to check out Ms Gordon's other series (preceding this one) or the other books in this series though.
Back to the story itself though, there was one particular moment which was a highlight to me. I don't remember the specific context now but it's a moment when there were so many penis puns, it was simply hilarious. Laugh out loud hilarious. That was the best part of the story for me. It all became a bit meh after that.
Here's are my status updates of the story as I read to illustrate my point.
35.0% "OMG!!! The double entendres and sexual innuendos."
60.0% "Well, now that that's done, what's going to happen next? Do I want to find out?"
60.0% "I think I'm done with this. I've lost interest. Don't think I'll continue."
As for Caroline, she seemed a rather nice if somewhat bland girl. She was tolerant and rather put upon, after having been tortured most of her life by a rather heinous cousin. I was glad for to her to have found happiness and being able to get out from under her awful cousin's influence but otherwise, nothing about her made me feel strongly with her or connect with her in any way.
For a hero, Alex was rather bland too. He is described as a stick in the mud and rather boring, but he has flashes of humor along the way too. He's not a terrible hero but he didn't cause my heart to go pitter patter. Again, I had trouble connecting with him as a hero.
The story built to a crescendo at about the 60% mark and I was quite interested in the outcome of Alex's pursuit of Caroline. However, we got to 60% and he got what he set out to do and I lost interest. It made me wonder what else could happen to hold my interest for the remaining 40% and I didn't care enough to find out. Perhaps Caroline would get upset with Alex for deceiving her about his experiment? Perhaps the awful cousin would do something so terrible that someone would die (unlikely!), perhaps they discover who the mysterious scientist is ... but you know what? I didn't want to hang around and find out.
It always makes me sad when I don't finish a book for whatever reason. I don't think I'm curious enough to check out Ms Gordon's other series (preceding this one) or the other books in this series though.
October 17, 2011
If you enjoy your books in series and want the whole picture you will want to read the first three books in the Scandalous Sisters Series by Rose. You will meet Alex and Olivia in those books and understand better who they are and what they are like.
Book 1: Her Sudden Groom by Rose Gordon Groom Series
Edward Banks, now on his death bed, tell his eldest son Alex, about a betrothal agreement he made with his best friend when his daughter was born on the same day as Alex eight years later, Lady Olivia Sinclair. Later on they added a statement saying that if either of them married before his 30th birthday, the agreement would be null and void. Alex has thirty days to find a bride, Alex who is brilliant when it comes to science but not so much when it comes to woman. He does know he could never tolerate life with Olivia, if it were bad enough that she unattractive, dressed poorly and smelled bad but her disposition was even worse! Marcus Sinclair agrees that if Alex can find a bride within thirty days he won't hold him to marrying Olivia, after all Marcus likes Alex. Marcus suggests that Alex treats finding a bride as an experiment. When Caroline Sinclair overhears that word she wants to join in and help with what she thinks is a scientific experiment, she missed the first part of the conversation. Alex finds her lovely and distracting but as smart as he is it takes Marcus to point out how perfect they would match up.
Caroline was adopted by her Uncle's family when she was seven. Her mother was dead and her father a addict. She had to put up with her cruel cousin Olivia all these years. Caroline was jealous of her cousin who would marry the handsome man. It was Caroline who was getting to spend time with him though. She was busy writing up notes for experiments, playing lawn games and spending time with him. And finding out it was true, Alex seemed to only be able to converse about science.
This book continues where the Scandalous Sisters left off. Alex Banks is their cousin who we meet in the other books. He is always being scientific. We get to see our old friends from the first three books and meet some new ones as well who will be in the next books. The earlier books will prepare you for Olivia as well, she is quite irritating!
**Sexual situations within marriage.
Book 1: Her Sudden Groom by Rose Gordon Groom Series
Edward Banks, now on his death bed, tell his eldest son Alex, about a betrothal agreement he made with his best friend when his daughter was born on the same day as Alex eight years later, Lady Olivia Sinclair. Later on they added a statement saying that if either of them married before his 30th birthday, the agreement would be null and void. Alex has thirty days to find a bride, Alex who is brilliant when it comes to science but not so much when it comes to woman. He does know he could never tolerate life with Olivia, if it were bad enough that she unattractive, dressed poorly and smelled bad but her disposition was even worse! Marcus Sinclair agrees that if Alex can find a bride within thirty days he won't hold him to marrying Olivia, after all Marcus likes Alex. Marcus suggests that Alex treats finding a bride as an experiment. When Caroline Sinclair overhears that word she wants to join in and help with what she thinks is a scientific experiment, she missed the first part of the conversation. Alex finds her lovely and distracting but as smart as he is it takes Marcus to point out how perfect they would match up.
Caroline was adopted by her Uncle's family when she was seven. Her mother was dead and her father a addict. She had to put up with her cruel cousin Olivia all these years. Caroline was jealous of her cousin who would marry the handsome man. It was Caroline who was getting to spend time with him though. She was busy writing up notes for experiments, playing lawn games and spending time with him. And finding out it was true, Alex seemed to only be able to converse about science.
This book continues where the Scandalous Sisters left off. Alex Banks is their cousin who we meet in the other books. He is always being scientific. We get to see our old friends from the first three books and meet some new ones as well who will be in the next books. The earlier books will prepare you for Olivia as well, she is quite irritating!
**Sexual situations within marriage.
August 4, 2012
This was a great book and for only .99. Also the author was donating all monies earned from this book during the month of July to MS research. That made this book a double bonus. Cheap good book, and my money going to a good cause.
Anyway, I didn't expect to enjoy this book as much as I did. I LOVED the little twist at the end involving the little girl and the nitrous oxide party.
This book made me laugh a lot. I loved how different the characters were from the normal historical romance novels. They were a little more carefree, and sometimes crude. Well, Alex's family was crude anyway. And I loved it. I immediately wanted to go read the other series involving his cousins. In fact, I almost stopped reading this book to go read their books. But I was just too interested in this one to stop.
For a nerd, I thought Alex was pretty charming and funny. I really liked his character a lot. I thought Caroline was cute. I liked her spunk. There were several scenes that had me laughing.
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FAVORITE QUOTES
Anyway, I didn't expect to enjoy this book as much as I did. I LOVED the little twist at the end involving the little girl and the nitrous oxide party.
This book made me laugh a lot. I loved how different the characters were from the normal historical romance novels. They were a little more carefree, and sometimes crude. Well, Alex's family was crude anyway. And I loved it. I immediately wanted to go read the other series involving his cousins. In fact, I almost stopped reading this book to go read their books. But I was just too interested in this one to stop.
For a nerd, I thought Alex was pretty charming and funny. I really liked his character a lot. I thought Caroline was cute. I liked her spunk. There were several scenes that had me laughing.
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FAVORITE QUOTES
They walked over to the grass he'd pointed to and she carelessly dropped her ball to the ground. Standing next to her ball, she swung the mallet back so far she almost knocked herself in the head with the heavy chunk of wood on the end. Then she brought it forward with a swing that would have been more appropriate for a links course. The mallet hit the underside of the ball and sent it straight up into the air.
Caroline shrieked and brought her arms up to cover her face as the ball flew back down to earth only ten inches from where it was originally placed.
"Congratulations, Caroline," Alex said smartly. "You're ten inches closer to the hoop!"
She made a face at him and he chuckled.
Alex dropped his ball to the ground in the same place she'd started and brought his mallet back only about ten inches or so. Lightly swinging the mallet forward, he tapped the ball and sent it rolling straight ahead. His ball rolled smack into hers, but because it hadn't been a hard hit, his ball stopped and rolled back about two inches.
"Oh congratulations, Alex," Caroline said sarcastically. "Your ball is a whole eight inches closer to the hoop."
November 2, 2013
So many of you don't know this but I have a soft spot for historical romance novels, this book is one of the reasons I love them so much. In this story we have two "boring" people Alex who in some ways is too smart for his own good and Caroline who is also intelligent but was dealt some bad cards in her life. You get to meet some many wonderful characters and you will find yourself giggling at the jest and crazy antics of these people. I am normally fairly nice when it comes to discussing less liked characters but I think Olivia who is Caroline's cousin is retched woman who deserves to be miserable for the rest of her life. Marcus also Caroline's cousin is fantastic in a brooding, damaged and scarred way.
We start out with Alex being told by his father who happens to be dying that when Alex was a child he signed an agreement with his friend that Alex and Olivia would marry. Thankfully there is an amendment that states of Alex should marry someone else by his 30th birthday that the contract would be null and void. Alex immediately rides out to meet with Marcus and make sure he would except this amendment. Marcus a recluse who suffered a great accident immediately agrees and sets out to make sure Caroline and Alex marry.
Unfortunately as I stated Alex is extremely book smart but lacks understanding in more personal areas and begins to look at wooing Caroline as an experiment. Which Caroline is more than happy to help with, which is actually quite funny because poor Alex is left with thinking of ways to keep her from finding out what he is really doing. Caroline herself is just as bookish as Alex and jumps at the chance to prove she knows what she is talking about because Alex has already exclude her from his academic club.
Reading this book and watching this couple come together was absolutely fantastic. The love and openness that Caroline has for everyone even after all the mistreatment she has suffered is heart warming. The love Alex hs for Caroling is just unbelievable, for a man who knows very little of the fairer sex. But like with all the stories there are more than a few bumps in the road and you find yourself questioning if these two bookish people can stay strong no matter what may come or will they both lose themselves in pain.
We start out with Alex being told by his father who happens to be dying that when Alex was a child he signed an agreement with his friend that Alex and Olivia would marry. Thankfully there is an amendment that states of Alex should marry someone else by his 30th birthday that the contract would be null and void. Alex immediately rides out to meet with Marcus and make sure he would except this amendment. Marcus a recluse who suffered a great accident immediately agrees and sets out to make sure Caroline and Alex marry.
Unfortunately as I stated Alex is extremely book smart but lacks understanding in more personal areas and begins to look at wooing Caroline as an experiment. Which Caroline is more than happy to help with, which is actually quite funny because poor Alex is left with thinking of ways to keep her from finding out what he is really doing. Caroline herself is just as bookish as Alex and jumps at the chance to prove she knows what she is talking about because Alex has already exclude her from his academic club.
Reading this book and watching this couple come together was absolutely fantastic. The love and openness that Caroline has for everyone even after all the mistreatment she has suffered is heart warming. The love Alex hs for Caroling is just unbelievable, for a man who knows very little of the fairer sex. But like with all the stories there are more than a few bumps in the road and you find yourself questioning if these two bookish people can stay strong no matter what may come or will they both lose themselves in pain.
January 23, 2013
4 stars!!
This was a delight to read. Rose Gordon simply paints a wonderful picture of all the characters in this book. While the story was a little slow (in my opinion) in the beginning, it quickly picked up and had me flipping page after page.
Alex Banks is obsessed with anything to do with science but soon his father ( Edward ) tells him of a betrothal agreement he made years ago that will force him to marry Lady Olivia, the worst woman in England. Thankfully, his childhood friend Marcus ( he's also Lady Olivia's brother ), finds a loophole in the agreement and tells him he must find a bride within a month to make it null and void. Did I mention within a month he turns 30? Yep, he must marry before his 30th birthday.
Lady Olivia is an absolute terror. Really. She's spoiled beyond belief, hateful and has no respect for anyone. She soon finds out she's betrothed to Alex Banks. While reading throughout this book, I wondered if she truly loved anyone but herself. I came to the conclusion that while she probably loves her brother Marcus, he would be the only person. She seriously thinks the world evolves around her. She left a bad taste in my mouth whenever her character popped up in the story.
Caroline is one of the best heroines ever. She's forgiving, loving, intelligent, and grateful. I really enjoyed reading about her. She puts up with her cousin's ( Lady Olivia ) hateful behavior and finds herself falling for Olivia's betrothed. Not on purpose, mind you. It just happens. Actually Marcus makes it happen.
Watching Alex and Caroline's relationship develop is delightful. Alex is clueless about women and Caroline is innocent and sweet. I found myself cheering for them the whole way. They were perfect for each other.
I even got teary eyed when Edward ( Alex father ) passes away. I'm telling you, Rose Gordon makes these characters come to life and you'll be drawn into the story.
Not only is the cover beautiful, so is Alex and Caroline's story.
This was a delight to read. Rose Gordon simply paints a wonderful picture of all the characters in this book. While the story was a little slow (in my opinion) in the beginning, it quickly picked up and had me flipping page after page.
Alex Banks is obsessed with anything to do with science but soon his father ( Edward ) tells him of a betrothal agreement he made years ago that will force him to marry Lady Olivia, the worst woman in England. Thankfully, his childhood friend Marcus ( he's also Lady Olivia's brother ), finds a loophole in the agreement and tells him he must find a bride within a month to make it null and void. Did I mention within a month he turns 30? Yep, he must marry before his 30th birthday.
Lady Olivia is an absolute terror. Really. She's spoiled beyond belief, hateful and has no respect for anyone. She soon finds out she's betrothed to Alex Banks. While reading throughout this book, I wondered if she truly loved anyone but herself. I came to the conclusion that while she probably loves her brother Marcus, he would be the only person. She seriously thinks the world evolves around her. She left a bad taste in my mouth whenever her character popped up in the story.
Caroline is one of the best heroines ever. She's forgiving, loving, intelligent, and grateful. I really enjoyed reading about her. She puts up with her cousin's ( Lady Olivia ) hateful behavior and finds herself falling for Olivia's betrothed. Not on purpose, mind you. It just happens. Actually Marcus makes it happen.
Watching Alex and Caroline's relationship develop is delightful. Alex is clueless about women and Caroline is innocent and sweet. I found myself cheering for them the whole way. They were perfect for each other.
I even got teary eyed when Edward ( Alex father ) passes away. I'm telling you, Rose Gordon makes these characters come to life and you'll be drawn into the story.
Not only is the cover beautiful, so is Alex and Caroline's story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 21, 2014
I liked the idea of this historical romance. It's the shy-geek-meets-his-match type of story.
However I almost put it down at first because the premise of the romance was so weird and far-fetched! Caroline wants to help in the "experiment" to increase membership at a biology society. Yeah right, please give her some credit. She wouldn't just start writing 3 pages of treatise on the subject. She would question him. Anyways, it was so drawn out that I almost gape up! But I continued and skipped most of the weird parts of their romance until I got to the end. And OMG I kept skipping because it was so outrageously over-the-top fairytale bullish*t.
OMG and did I mention the cousin Lady Olivia? ahahahahhaha so ridiculous! The scenes with her and the way Caroline describes her...it just really comes off as a children's book. Olivia has stinky feet, she's fat, she has hissy fits and screams at everyone, she likes to wear feathers of all colours of the rainbow in her hair...there's even a scene where she has her breats hanging out of her dress and doesn't care...I mean What the fuck??? Is this for real? This is again another way the author is doing a Cinderella remake.
So 2 stars because it was "Meh" and not 1 star "burn!".
However I almost put it down at first because the premise of the romance was so weird and far-fetched! Caroline wants to help in the "experiment" to increase membership at a biology society. Yeah right, please give her some credit. She wouldn't just start writing 3 pages of treatise on the subject. She would question him. Anyways, it was so drawn out that I almost gape up! But I continued and skipped most of the weird parts of their romance until I got to the end. And OMG I kept skipping because it was so outrageously over-the-top fairytale bullish*t.
OMG and did I mention the cousin Lady Olivia? ahahahahhaha so ridiculous! The scenes with her and the way Caroline describes her...it just really comes off as a children's book. Olivia has stinky feet, she's fat, she has hissy fits and screams at everyone, she likes to wear feathers of all colours of the rainbow in her hair...there's even a scene where she has her breats hanging out of her dress and doesn't care...I mean What the fuck??? Is this for real? This is again another way the author is doing a Cinderella remake.
So 2 stars because it was "Meh" and not 1 star "burn!".
April 1, 2012
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Ms. Gordon in exchange for my honest review. I'd like to extend my personal gratitude to Ms. Gordon for allowing me to read her book, but all thoughts and opinions are mine.
Now that that is out of the way. OH MY GOODNESS. I have added yet another author to my favorites list. I LOVE historical romance books thanks to Jude Deveraux and Ms. Gordon rates right up there with Ms. Deveraux as one of my favorite historical romance writers of all time.
And I've read a lot of historical romances in my nearly thirty seven years.
Now, when I first emailed with Ms. Gordon, she warned me that I might not like her book as her characters are flawed. I quickly assured her that this would not be a problem for me as I prefer characters who aren't perfect.
I think the best part of this book was the fact that you couldn't always decipher what was going to happen next. Sure, you can guess, but Ms. Gordon likes to surprise you by taking the unexpected route.
If I had to list one con, it'd be that the ending came too soon and seemed a bit hurried. Alex and Caroline are two of my favorite couples of all time and their story will live in my heart for years to come. I can only hope to meet them again along the way in another story, perhaps. If this is your first Rose Gordon book and you feel the way that I do, fret not about not finding out what happens with everyone you meet. Her Sudden Groom is the first in the Grooms series, but is a continuation of the Scandalous Sisters series. If you're like me, this has to flood you with relief that you won't have to let go of the Banks family just yet.
Now that that is out of the way. OH MY GOODNESS. I have added yet another author to my favorites list. I LOVE historical romance books thanks to Jude Deveraux and Ms. Gordon rates right up there with Ms. Deveraux as one of my favorite historical romance writers of all time.
And I've read a lot of historical romances in my nearly thirty seven years.
Now, when I first emailed with Ms. Gordon, she warned me that I might not like her book as her characters are flawed. I quickly assured her that this would not be a problem for me as I prefer characters who aren't perfect.
I think the best part of this book was the fact that you couldn't always decipher what was going to happen next. Sure, you can guess, but Ms. Gordon likes to surprise you by taking the unexpected route.
If I had to list one con, it'd be that the ending came too soon and seemed a bit hurried. Alex and Caroline are two of my favorite couples of all time and their story will live in my heart for years to come. I can only hope to meet them again along the way in another story, perhaps. If this is your first Rose Gordon book and you feel the way that I do, fret not about not finding out what happens with everyone you meet. Her Sudden Groom is the first in the Grooms series, but is a continuation of the Scandalous Sisters series. If you're like me, this has to flood you with relief that you won't have to let go of the Banks family just yet.
February 23, 2016
I downloaded Her Sudden Groom because it was free Kindle ebook and it had geeky/nerdy hero and heroine. How could I resist that combination?
Alex Banks finds out his father signed marriage contract long time ago that obligates him to marry Lady Olivia if he is single on his 30th birthday. That might not have been so bad, if lady Olivia is not the most horrid person on a planet. So Alex starts an experiment: find a wife in a month and Caroline Sinclair, lady Olivia cousin, offers to help.
Her Sudden Groom is not bad but it could have been much better and that makes me sad. Idea for a plot was nice and characterisation of main characters was not badly done. Romance developed slowly and there were a lot of sad moments to pull on your heart strings too. And Alex has a large quirky family with great dynamics.
But:
- Humor just didn't click with me. Lady Olivia was more caricature than real person. It was like Rose Gordon took a group of little kids and made them make a list of funny/horrible things your girlfriends could have. For example: her feet stink, her toenails are yellow, her boobs keep popping out of her cleavage, she's too fat, ....
- I also had problems with term 'science' & 'experiment' who was loosely used for almost any interest, even gardening.
Not a bad book when you need something relaxing and not too heavy. I doubt I will buy sequels to this series but if they are free for Kindle in the future I might read them.
Alex Banks finds out his father signed marriage contract long time ago that obligates him to marry Lady Olivia if he is single on his 30th birthday. That might not have been so bad, if lady Olivia is not the most horrid person on a planet. So Alex starts an experiment: find a wife in a month and Caroline Sinclair, lady Olivia cousin, offers to help.
Her Sudden Groom is not bad but it could have been much better and that makes me sad. Idea for a plot was nice and characterisation of main characters was not badly done. Romance developed slowly and there were a lot of sad moments to pull on your heart strings too. And Alex has a large quirky family with great dynamics.
But:
- Humor just didn't click with me. Lady Olivia was more caricature than real person. It was like Rose Gordon took a group of little kids and made them make a list of funny/horrible things your girlfriends could have. For example: her feet stink, her toenails are yellow, her boobs keep popping out of her cleavage, she's too fat, ....
- I also had problems with term 'science' & 'experiment' who was loosely used for almost any interest, even gardening.
Not a bad book when you need something relaxing and not too heavy. I doubt I will buy sequels to this series but if they are free for Kindle in the future I might read them.
April 29, 2016
This was a new author for me. I went into my local library and said, "Today is new author Saturday." literally. So, I picked up Ms. Rose Gordon's book and began to read. I don't know if anyone else picked up on this but although it was played in a historical era it really didn't have a historical vibe. It was like historical romance meets the 21st century. So, on to the story. I loved it. I laughed a lot, especially at poor Alex Banks' crazy and dysfunctional family. There were moments when I laughed out loud. However, there was a moment when I was like Oh come on Alex hurry up with this experiment, I was glad it took it's time. It was like a refreshing glass of ice tea. That I found my crazy moments when I was reading Caroline's parts like I was this Southern Belle. No, I don't have good sense that God gave me and I'm not going to pretend that I do. haha Alex and his forever logics was about to lose his precious Caroline but I knew she wasn't going anywhere she loved her some Alex. I would have too. The nerdy guy got him a great woman. As the twins in the story said, "Beauty and Brains!" Oh, and his daddy had me rolling on the floor laughing again historical romance meets the looney family from the 21st century. Good one Rose, I'm off to see now if Mr. Marcus can find love and get rid of the ugh crazy sister of his. Thank you for being so talented.
January 27, 2016
I love when writers embrace an unconventional hero (and heroine)! I thought this book was witty and delightful with a well-rounded and fun cast of characters. I also appreciated the author's masterful weaving of several events and story-lines throughout the book. The misunderstandings in the later part dropped my rating just slightly, but I understood how they were needed for things to develop. Spice level: Medium
This being advertised as a "#1" in a series, I didn't realize that it is an offshoot from the Scandalous Sisters series. Though it is definitely able to stand alone, I do wonder if I would have had more details on events and/or the hero if I had known and read them first. That being said, I will definitely be continuing The Grooms series as I look forward to Marcus' story and may even go back and read the sisters' series as well.
Side note: If you like this type of unconventional hero as much as I do (there are hints of Alex possibly having Aspergers Syndrome) , you should also check out Jennifer Ashley's The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie. Not quite as light-hearted as Her Sudden Groom, but a wonderful read just the same.
This being advertised as a "#1" in a series, I didn't realize that it is an offshoot from the Scandalous Sisters series. Though it is definitely able to stand alone, I do wonder if I would have had more details on events and/or the hero if I had known and read them first. That being said, I will definitely be continuing The Grooms series as I look forward to Marcus' story and may even go back and read the sisters' series as well.
Side note: If you like this type of unconventional hero as much as I do (there are hints of Alex possibly having Aspergers Syndrome) , you should also check out Jennifer Ashley's The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie. Not quite as light-hearted as Her Sudden Groom, but a wonderful read just the same.
July 22, 2013
This is another one of those books that makes me wish they let you do half stars, because this deserves 2.5 - it's truly average. It shouldn't be - it should be bad. It's not written especially well. The author relies on the "everyone has a secret" plot device about seven times - no exaggeration. She gives an excuse that the Banks family is "unconventional," and basically uses that as an excuse to write a modern family in Regency times and conveniently ignores all of the typical conventions of the Regency period. And the characters really have no dimension at all: the good ones are good, and the bad ones are bad, and there are no shades of gray. So it SHOULD be a bad book... and yet... I liked it. I found myself caring about the characters. I found myself enjoying it. So I can't bring myself to bomb it, even though part of me wants to.
January 6, 2016
Alex & Caroline were fun for a while, I enjoy nerds. The plot was actually quite good. Mixing that many elements together is usually disastrous. I think the reason this started drag was the way the characters were written. Their thoughts and actions were over told, over explained.
A few real irritations. Flat villains. Olivia, for example, was overwhelming mean for no reason. She didn't feel real and could've been quite good. Her character served no purpose, other than a weak and unnecessary plot device. Second, Alex and Caro's misunderstandings got pretty ridiculous.
Despite the flaws, I still found some enjoyment. This could've been better with more editing, a shorter story would've been more appropriate for something fluffy.
A few real irritations. Flat villains. Olivia, for example, was overwhelming mean for no reason. She didn't feel real and could've been quite good. Her character served no purpose, other than a weak and unnecessary plot device. Second, Alex and Caro's misunderstandings got pretty ridiculous.
Despite the flaws, I still found some enjoyment. This could've been better with more editing, a shorter story would've been more appropriate for something fluffy.
April 18, 2015
I had to skim through a lot to finish this one. Around the end the pace picks up a bit and it gets slightly more interesting, which is why I gave it 2 stars instead of one, but I still couldn't like it. There's no real personality to any of the characters -except for that horrid cousin-, the dialogues are all wrong and its full of boring non-ending scenes. I wouldn't waste my time reading this a second time.
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