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Partridge and the Peartree
Phillip Peartree, Duke of Bartlett, dreamed of a peaceful life with a suitable mate until a hunting accident left him scarred and nearly deaf. Resigned to spending the rest of his days alone, Phillip has devoted himself to rebuilding his family estate. But a chance encounter with a lovely young woman in a dusty bookstore rekindles his almost-forgotten hopes and dreams.
Lady Amelia Partridge has no time for the frivolity of the London social scene. She is much too busy. In addition to her work with the Ladies Literary Society, she has a mission – educating poor children in the city. She also has a secret life, one she fears might drive away the young duke who has become increasingly important to her.
Lady Amelia Partridge has no time for the frivolity of the London social scene. She is much too busy. In addition to her work with the Ladies Literary Society, she has a mission – educating poor children in the city. She also has a secret life, one she fears might drive away the young duke who has become increasingly important to her.
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First published November 1, 2012
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Patricia Kiyono
44 books130 followers During her first career, Patricia Kiyono taught elementary music, computer classes, elementary classrooms, and junior high social studies. She now teaches part time at Grand Valley State University.
She lives in southwest Michigan, not far from her children and grandchildren. Current interests, aside from writing, include sewing, crocheting, scrapbooking, and music. A love of travel and an interest in faraway people inspires her to create stories about different cultures.
She lives in southwest Michigan, not far from her children and grandchildren. Current interests, aside from writing, include sewing, crocheting, scrapbooking, and music. A love of travel and an interest in faraway people inspires her to create stories about different cultures.
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There is a regency, and then there is the Regency. When an author describes her book in its Preface as "a regency romance," she has already let me know she hasn't done her research. This is an unforgivable sin in any writer, but especially so when the historical setting is the Regency. It is made worse by her admission that she is preparing the third edition of the book. If by this time she doesn't know the difference . . . .
Lest I be accused of not giving the story a chance, I halted my rolling eyes and began to read. They began to roll again when the first line introduces "Phillip Peartree, tenth duke of Bartlett." Still, this being a novella, I expected the action to start quickly, the main characters meeting and establishing the basis for the coming romance. Instead, the first several pages are dull, narrative background information, commonly known as an "info dump." Ho hum, boring. Every single bit of that backstory could and should have come out in the course of the novel.
In the course of this info dump, the reader is told -- rather than shown -- that Phillip is a duke but he is somewhat disfigured as a result of an accident with a gun, and he therefore considers himself unmarriageable. A duke? Unmarriageable? I think not! Though he is described as having lost "most" of his hearing in that same accident, it appears he is in fact totally deaf, since he cannot hear even shouts or the noise of traffic.
I'm sorry, but these are simply too many insurmountable obstacles to my enjoyment. I gave up after five or six pages.
There is a regency, and then there is the Regency. When an author describes her book in its Preface as "a regency romance," she has already let me know she hasn't done her research. This is an unforgivable sin in any writer, but especially so when the historical setting is the Regency. It is made worse by her admission that she is preparing the third edition of the book. If by this time she doesn't know the difference . . . .
Lest I be accused of not giving the story a chance, I halted my rolling eyes and began to read. They began to roll again when the first line introduces "Phillip Peartree, tenth duke of Bartlett." Still, this being a novella, I expected the action to start quickly, the main characters meeting and establishing the basis for the coming romance. Instead, the first several pages are dull, narrative background information, commonly known as an "info dump." Ho hum, boring. Every single bit of that backstory could and should have come out in the course of the novel.
In the course of this info dump, the reader is told -- rather than shown -- that Phillip is a duke but he is somewhat disfigured as a result of an accident with a gun, and he therefore considers himself unmarriageable. A duke? Unmarriageable? I think not! Though he is described as having lost "most" of his hearing in that same accident, it appears he is in fact totally deaf, since he cannot hear even shouts or the noise of traffic.
I'm sorry, but these are simply too many insurmountable obstacles to my enjoyment. I gave up after five or six pages.
December 7, 2025
This is the sweetest, cutest little novella! I love the main and side characters and I’m so glad this book starts a series!
The FMC is Lady Amelia Partridge, a young woman living in her family home, Sudbury House, with her brother after the passing of their mother. Her brother has urged her to marry or to live in the family’s cottage in Oxford. She’s had some success in writing, and hopes she might live independently as her mothers life was a cautionary tale. As part of her involvement in the ladies literary society, she purchased and delivers books (and food) in secret and teaches children to read. She’s a compassionate and progressive woman with a tender heart, and finds herself drawn to the reclusive Duke after a series of events and she becomes even more drawn to him as more of his true nature is revealed.
The MMC is Phillip Peartree, the tenth Duke of Bartlett, and he is spending the holidays in London near his sister and her family. He’s recently burdened under the weight of creditors as he attempts to being the estate back into good standing after his father drove it into debt. He’s also a scarred and mostly deafened man after a hunting accident who prefers the company of books to people. He chances to run into miss Amelia no less than three times, and then follows her and gets to see her teaching children. His heart tenders toward her and he offers to fund her ministry, and finds himself swept into assisting her and the families she works with in a lot of different ways.
This was a super sweet love story and I hope you’ll check it out!
The FMC is Lady Amelia Partridge, a young woman living in her family home, Sudbury House, with her brother after the passing of their mother. Her brother has urged her to marry or to live in the family’s cottage in Oxford. She’s had some success in writing, and hopes she might live independently as her mothers life was a cautionary tale. As part of her involvement in the ladies literary society, she purchased and delivers books (and food) in secret and teaches children to read. She’s a compassionate and progressive woman with a tender heart, and finds herself drawn to the reclusive Duke after a series of events and she becomes even more drawn to him as more of his true nature is revealed.
The MMC is Phillip Peartree, the tenth Duke of Bartlett, and he is spending the holidays in London near his sister and her family. He’s recently burdened under the weight of creditors as he attempts to being the estate back into good standing after his father drove it into debt. He’s also a scarred and mostly deafened man after a hunting accident who prefers the company of books to people. He chances to run into miss Amelia no less than three times, and then follows her and gets to see her teaching children. His heart tenders toward her and he offers to fund her ministry, and finds himself swept into assisting her and the families she works with in a lot of different ways.
This was a super sweet love story and I hope you’ll check it out!
March 5, 2016
In the simplest of terms, this story is a Mary Sue historical romance. It is a light read on par with Nancy Drew, but without any of the nostalgic charm. In fact, it has more in common with the original Nancy Drew novels than I am comfortable thinking about.
Phillip Peartree, Duke of Bartlett, is scarred and half deaf thanks to a firearms accident. He is full of "O woe is me for I am unsightly" angst, because no pretty girl would want to marry him. EXCEPT WAIT, YOU'RE A DUKE, I MEAN COME ON.
Lady Amelia Partridge secretly writes and publishes novels, and not so secretly teaches letters to underprivileged children. She is a beauty from the heart-shaped face school, speaks French in one scene apropos of nothing so that she can be even more of a Sue, and there is absolutely nothing interesting keeping this couple apart.
They are not only like-minded, they are almost the exact same character. They both love to read. They both dislike crowds and avoid society. They are both incredibly self-absorbed. Neither of them seems to understand what basic attraction is.
They meet in a bookstore, have a really awkward, brief and almost nonexistent meet-cute, and then Phillip starts angsting and Amelia whines about her brother's atrocious fiancée. She doesn't even think about her quest to educate children until Chapter 5. The atrocious fiancée doesn't even engender any dislike because she is less believable and worthy of notice than Swiper.
Their servants, Townley and Jeanne are introduced in a kind of queue with the main characters, but Townley vanishes, so they aren't a beta couple. I don't even know.
Anyway, Phillip and Amelia keep meeting up in increasingly convenient and somewhat unlikely coincidences while they same at each other until they just must fall in love because apparently all men and women year for someone whose opinions and personality differ from their own not at all. The only thing that keeps them apart is Phillip stupidly not telling Amelia that he is deaf, and Amelia stupidly completely missing a clear sign that he just DIDN'T HEAR her say something very important. Oy.
The grammar is usually good and I generally like the word choice. But all of the other things vital to calling a writer's style or voice "good" are not there. As with many stories with probably self-insert perfect female main characters, this feels more like reading some very well organised notes with a little bit of prose mixed in. Not only is there all tell, no show, but most if not all traits and talents are informed but never really substantiated.
The characters are either slight variations on the same introverted book-lover or laughably antagonistic. While not exactly anachronistic, the setting isn't really on par with other historical novels I have read. I can't pin down what it is. Maybe it was Lady Amelia's blithe attitude about her then-progressive views.
I did notice some hiccoughs that weirded me out. Such as one character being described as a mother bear... "especially when it came to her children." Um. That's like saying that she was a bit of a gourmand, especially when it comes to food.
Later, after ditching her escort, Lady Amelia finds herself at the mercy of a gang of dirty thieves. It all goes so according to formula that I had to laugh. But after Phillip saves her basically by just showing up and saying the same thing she just said, this happens:
Oh boy, where to start with this. First of all, he was right. If she had not ditched her escort, then she wouldn't have been accosted by thieves. Second, he did not give her advice, nor did he tell her what to do. His comment was so passive that it's hardly anything more than a comment. He is not exerting his will upon her in any way. Not that he could. Phillip is such a wet washrag that I'm surprised he has enough spine to keep his shirt on.
I just... I just want to hold this story up and ask, "What is the point of you?" The romance is not it. The characters do not need nor complement each other. Phillip has a chance encounter with Amelia, falls for her looks, and then bends over backwards to do nothing but please her and be pleasing. The education of the common man is ludicrously Polyanna-ised, and never faces problems--none of the people are resistant, no one shrieks about class-traitors, and no one in the higher classes tries to shut down the entire operation.
Apparently the point is merely to be horribly twee. And the title is completely wasted!
Phillip Peartree, Duke of Bartlett, is scarred and half deaf thanks to a firearms accident. He is full of "O woe is me for I am unsightly" angst, because no pretty girl would want to marry him. EXCEPT WAIT, YOU'RE A DUKE, I MEAN COME ON.
Lady Amelia Partridge secretly writes and publishes novels, and not so secretly teaches letters to underprivileged children. She is a beauty from the heart-shaped face school, speaks French in one scene apropos of nothing so that she can be even more of a Sue, and there is absolutely nothing interesting keeping this couple apart.
They are not only like-minded, they are almost the exact same character. They both love to read. They both dislike crowds and avoid society. They are both incredibly self-absorbed. Neither of them seems to understand what basic attraction is.
They meet in a bookstore, have a really awkward, brief and almost nonexistent meet-cute, and then Phillip starts angsting and Amelia whines about her brother's atrocious fiancée. She doesn't even think about her quest to educate children until Chapter 5. The atrocious fiancée doesn't even engender any dislike because she is less believable and worthy of notice than Swiper.
Their servants, Townley and Jeanne are introduced in a kind of queue with the main characters, but Townley vanishes, so they aren't a beta couple. I don't even know.
Anyway, Phillip and Amelia keep meeting up in increasingly convenient and somewhat unlikely coincidences while they same at each other until they just must fall in love because apparently all men and women year for someone whose opinions and personality differ from their own not at all. The only thing that keeps them apart is Phillip stupidly not telling Amelia that he is deaf, and Amelia stupidly completely missing a clear sign that he just DIDN'T HEAR her say something very important. Oy.
The grammar is usually good and I generally like the word choice. But all of the other things vital to calling a writer's style or voice "good" are not there. As with many stories with probably self-insert perfect female main characters, this feels more like reading some very well organised notes with a little bit of prose mixed in. Not only is there all tell, no show, but most if not all traits and talents are informed but never really substantiated.
The characters are either slight variations on the same introverted book-lover or laughably antagonistic. While not exactly anachronistic, the setting isn't really on par with other historical novels I have read. I can't pin down what it is. Maybe it was Lady Amelia's blithe attitude about her then-progressive views.
I did notice some hiccoughs that weirded me out. Such as one character being described as a mother bear... "especially when it came to her children." Um. That's like saying that she was a bit of a gourmand, especially when it comes to food.
Later, after ditching her escort, Lady Amelia finds herself at the mercy of a gang of dirty thieves. It all goes so according to formula that I had to laugh. But after Phillip saves her basically by just showing up and saying the same thing she just said, this happens:
Phillip frowned, but he offered his arm and they began the walk. "Why didn't your servant accompany you here?"
"I, er, also had business with my solicitor and did not wish to subject him to such drudgery."
"Nevertheless, he should have come with you, at least to the solicitor's storefront."
"I shall certainly take your advice into consideration, Your Grace," she demurred.
How like a man, she thought, to tell me what to do.
This was why she had refused to accept offers during her seasons. Never would she give up her freedom and subject herself to a man's power.
Oh boy, where to start with this. First of all, he was right. If she had not ditched her escort, then she wouldn't have been accosted by thieves. Second, he did not give her advice, nor did he tell her what to do. His comment was so passive that it's hardly anything more than a comment. He is not exerting his will upon her in any way. Not that he could. Phillip is such a wet washrag that I'm surprised he has enough spine to keep his shirt on.
I just... I just want to hold this story up and ask, "What is the point of you?" The romance is not it. The characters do not need nor complement each other. Phillip has a chance encounter with Amelia, falls for her looks, and then bends over backwards to do nothing but please her and be pleasing. The education of the common man is ludicrously Polyanna-ised, and never faces problems--none of the people are resistant, no one shrieks about class-traitors, and no one in the higher classes tries to shut down the entire operation.
Apparently the point is merely to be horribly twee. And the title is completely wasted!
March 19, 2017
I love the titles of this series’ play on words from the Christmas carol, “Partridge in a Pear Tree,” almost as much as I love the stories themselves. In this story, the characters are well-drawn and likeable. I admired Caroline’s marching with her husband and soldiers in Napoleon’s army. What an adventure and how disappointing that she had to return home after her husband’s death. Although the story was written to entertain, I loved learning new things. The plot is a bit predictable. After all, it’s a romance, and we readers love our Happy Ever Afters. What wasn’t as predictable was the compromise two people in love made. Isn’t that what love is all about?
June 26, 2021
Great story!
A story in which the exact two people who should meet, do. Will her occupation, or his scars, prevent a happy conclusion?
A story in which the exact two people who should meet, do. Will her occupation, or his scars, prevent a happy conclusion?
January 18, 2025
charming story of a hard of hearing duke and a story-writing teacher who find true love rather quickly--it's a novella.
July 27, 2019
This Regency Romance is a short sweet read perfect for a lazy summer day by the pool. Philip is a duke, albeit a financially strapped and disfigured one. Amelia has the looks and character of a Lady, but her ambitions are uncharacteristic of a Lady. Could they be happy together? This is a very clean book and appropriate for any reader of Regency Romance novels.
November 9, 2015
I loved this charming story and read it in one sitting! What a delight as the story begins in a bookstore with introduction to Phillip Peartree, Tenth Duke of Bartlett. “He needed something new to read, something to help him relax and forget the depression weighing him down ever since he’d inherited his burdensome title.” There is an inauspicious collision in the bookstore between Phillip Peartree and Lady Amelia Partridge at which moment the reader simultaneously discovers the sparks of romance tucked into the title of the story. But then again, the title might be reflective of the adventures of Lady Amelia’s rescue of her niece Collette’s newest little kitten named Sophie who ventures too high in the wild pear tree. Lady Amelia Partridge has “had some success writing books, keeping her identity hidden by using a pen name.” Lady Amelia’s perseverance and confidence in her writing reminded me of the biography of another English author, Beatrix Potter. One can easily imagine the Ladies’ Literary Society as the precursor to today’s book club meetings. Lady Amelia is a joy to behold with her caring and nurturing outreach to her nieces and her compassion for those less fortunate than herself. But the question remains, “Will Phillip Peartree and Lady Amelia meet again after the chance meeting at the bookstore?”
I can’t speak highly enough for the various features of this enchanting novella. Last season, I discovered Victoria Alexander’s “What Happens at Christmas“ and this historical romance by Patricia Kiyono enthralled me in the same way. The characterizations are described fully so that each personality -regardless of major or minor characters- can be enjoyed to the fullest. The banter within character conversations is lively and adds to the smiles as one is reading.
I would highly recommend this heartwarming novella as a delightful treasure for a Christmas gift - to treat yourself or another - which could be read and enjoyed during any season of the year!
I was lucky enough to receive a copy of this title as an “Early Reviewer” from Library Thing.
I can’t speak highly enough for the various features of this enchanting novella. Last season, I discovered Victoria Alexander’s “What Happens at Christmas“ and this historical romance by Patricia Kiyono enthralled me in the same way. The characterizations are described fully so that each personality -regardless of major or minor characters- can be enjoyed to the fullest. The banter within character conversations is lively and adds to the smiles as one is reading.
I would highly recommend this heartwarming novella as a delightful treasure for a Christmas gift - to treat yourself or another - which could be read and enjoyed during any season of the year!
I was lucky enough to receive a copy of this title as an “Early Reviewer” from Library Thing.
February 27, 2013
Never say never in love!
The Duke Philip had always dreamed of settling down with a good woman and living a peaceful life, but a hunting accident shattered that dream. Scarred and nearly deaf, he is resigned to spending life alone, but hope shows up in the form of Lady Amelia. She is a hard worker with no time for frivolities. She spends most of her time educating the poor children in the city. The rest of her time is spent in secret. Unfortunately, it's a secret that she believes will drive Philip away no matter how interested in her he is.
The story is a one of hope and seeing past the surface of others to see the real beauty within. This is a beautiful romance that will have you turning each page in anticipation. It's a fast paced and heartwarming read that romance fans will not want to miss.
Amelia is a responsible and warmhearted young woman who truly deserves a happy ending. She does everything she can to help those in need, especially the children. She also helps to spread the love of reading to everyone around her and strives to make the world a better place.
Philip is a really sweet man who was losing hope, but meeting Amelia changed that. It was nice seeing him open up to her and fall in love with her for who she truly is. I also liked seeing him learn something new and also try his best to help out those who are in need. Seeing him with the children was so sweet!
A sweet romance that will warm you heart.
The Duke Philip had always dreamed of settling down with a good woman and living a peaceful life, but a hunting accident shattered that dream. Scarred and nearly deaf, he is resigned to spending life alone, but hope shows up in the form of Lady Amelia. She is a hard worker with no time for frivolities. She spends most of her time educating the poor children in the city. The rest of her time is spent in secret. Unfortunately, it's a secret that she believes will drive Philip away no matter how interested in her he is.
The story is a one of hope and seeing past the surface of others to see the real beauty within. This is a beautiful romance that will have you turning each page in anticipation. It's a fast paced and heartwarming read that romance fans will not want to miss.
Amelia is a responsible and warmhearted young woman who truly deserves a happy ending. She does everything she can to help those in need, especially the children. She also helps to spread the love of reading to everyone around her and strives to make the world a better place.
Philip is a really sweet man who was losing hope, but meeting Amelia changed that. It was nice seeing him open up to her and fall in love with her for who she truly is. I also liked seeing him learn something new and also try his best to help out those who are in need. Seeing him with the children was so sweet!
A sweet romance that will warm you heart.
August 23, 2015
This was a wonderfully funny and whimsical read. Perfect for a rainy day (or a snowy one as the events take place during the Christmas Holidays), this book will draw you in and take you on a truly romantic ride. This is also a very clean and sweet story. There isn't even a first kiss! The author puts her characters first, and leaves the rest alone.
One of the things I really enjoyed about this book was that the Hero was not the typical regency romantic hero. Not only was he scarred (which yes I have seen before), but he was also mostly deaf. I liked the way this was approached and used in the story, and how Phillip compensated for his difficulties.
The downside? Because of its short story status, you are left wanting to spend more time with the characters. Do they have children of their own? Do they have a long courtship or are they married by special license? What happens to the children they tutor and the families they help? I certainly hope this isn't our last look into the lives of these characters as I definitely wouldn't mind reading more of their story!
DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review. This has not affected my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own.
One of the things I really enjoyed about this book was that the Hero was not the typical regency romantic hero. Not only was he scarred (which yes I have seen before), but he was also mostly deaf. I liked the way this was approached and used in the story, and how Phillip compensated for his difficulties.
The downside? Because of its short story status, you are left wanting to spend more time with the characters. Do they have children of their own? Do they have a long courtship or are they married by special license? What happens to the children they tutor and the families they help? I certainly hope this isn't our last look into the lives of these characters as I definitely wouldn't mind reading more of their story!
DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review. This has not affected my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own.
November 20, 2012
It can be difficult for a historian to enjoy a Regency romance, because it's difficult finding one that's even close to historically accurate. Author Patricia Kiyono has captured the flavor of the Regency -- the manners and mores -- in this sweet novella, despite a few historical slips in the background details.
If you enjoy likeable characters, a gentle plotline, a developing relationship, and a clean read, you'll likely enjoy this short. If you're the more historically inclined sort, be warned there are some places where you'll roll your eyes. Ballet dancing during a private musical performance, teaching children to read and write using paper rather than chalkboards, a writer calling on her publisher and being paid monthly royalties, and already-bound books on shelves at a bookstore rather than buying the printed pages at the bookseller's and having them bound at the bookbinder's -- if none of this bothers you, try downloading the sample.
Admittedly I stopped a few times. But the flavor and gentle romance kept drawing me back, and in the end I enjoyed this thoroughly. Four stars.
If you enjoy likeable characters, a gentle plotline, a developing relationship, and a clean read, you'll likely enjoy this short. If you're the more historically inclined sort, be warned there are some places where you'll roll your eyes. Ballet dancing during a private musical performance, teaching children to read and write using paper rather than chalkboards, a writer calling on her publisher and being paid monthly royalties, and already-bound books on shelves at a bookstore rather than buying the printed pages at the bookseller's and having them bound at the bookbinder's -- if none of this bothers you, try downloading the sample.
Admittedly I stopped a few times. But the flavor and gentle romance kept drawing me back, and in the end I enjoyed this thoroughly. Four stars.
December 18, 2012
A slight but sufficient story of two people finding each other.
But really? REALLY? Phillip Peartree, Duke of Bartlett? REALLY? It's hard to take a brooding, handsome, deaf stranger seriously if his name gives you the giggles.
My favorite part of this book was the obvious love of reading that pervades everything. The characters meet in a library. She's a tutor. He picks books associated with good memories.
"Later, when she fell ill, Grandfather would go to her chambers and read to her, his gentle voice caressing the words as if singing a love song. Grandmother would lie back with her eyes closed, an ethereal smile lighting her face. It was his favorite memory of his grandparents and the love they shared."
Like many short stories, this one could do with more depth of character, but I thought it was handled well within the constraints of the medium.
Read if: You are assembling your own collection of Christmas shorts.
Skip if: You are looking for depth and substance.
Also read: Sylvester for a lady author in hiding.
But really? REALLY? Phillip Peartree, Duke of Bartlett? REALLY? It's hard to take a brooding, handsome, deaf stranger seriously if his name gives you the giggles.
My favorite part of this book was the obvious love of reading that pervades everything. The characters meet in a library. She's a tutor. He picks books associated with good memories.
"Later, when she fell ill, Grandfather would go to her chambers and read to her, his gentle voice caressing the words as if singing a love song. Grandmother would lie back with her eyes closed, an ethereal smile lighting her face. It was his favorite memory of his grandparents and the love they shared."
Like many short stories, this one could do with more depth of character, but I thought it was handled well within the constraints of the medium.
Read if: You are assembling your own collection of Christmas shorts.
Skip if: You are looking for depth and substance.
Also read: Sylvester for a lady author in hiding.
January 3, 2013
This was another quick read. The novella is just 62 pages so it's easily read in 1 sitting. This book didn't wow me but I think it is because it was just too short to develop the kind of relationship and interactions I would have liked to have seen.
The main characters share a love of books. I loved this quote from the first chapter: "So he lived vicariously through the characters in his books. They were his friends. Although he'd already read nearly every title on the shelves, he'd come to this quiet little shop, on the edge of town, hoping find something new". It's usually women who admit to living vicariously through characters in books so it was fun to hear a male admitting to doing the same.
It's a sweet story with lots of potential but nothing in it really grabbed me and made my heart flutter. There wasn't even a kiss. That said I really liked how the characters were so selfless and caring for others, it made them very likable. It's another book I have no regrets in taking the time to read.
Recommend to anyone looking for a cute, clean Christmas story.
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Content: Squeaky Clean
Source: Review Copy
The main characters share a love of books. I loved this quote from the first chapter: "So he lived vicariously through the characters in his books. They were his friends. Although he'd already read nearly every title on the shelves, he'd come to this quiet little shop, on the edge of town, hoping find something new". It's usually women who admit to living vicariously through characters in books so it was fun to hear a male admitting to doing the same.
It's a sweet story with lots of potential but nothing in it really grabbed me and made my heart flutter. There wasn't even a kiss. That said I really liked how the characters were so selfless and caring for others, it made them very likable. It's another book I have no regrets in taking the time to read.
Recommend to anyone looking for a cute, clean Christmas story.
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Content: Squeaky Clean
Source: Review Copy
August 20, 2015
MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME.....
I really enjoyed this light-hearted, clean read regency story. I found the characters to be charming, the interaction heartwarming and the dialog open and honest. Phillip Peartree, Duke of Bartlett, feels he is repulsive after a hunting accident where a misfire caused him to lose most of his hearing and scar his face. Lady Amelia Partridge has no real interest in the social scene and is a sweet and giving woman who is teaching children and adults their letters and how to read. Amelia has her secrets and refuses to give up her passions just to be a wife and deal with the ton. Can two unique individuals find happiness? I love that two socialites show the heart of giving to others.
I really enjoyed this light-hearted, clean read regency story. I found the characters to be charming, the interaction heartwarming and the dialog open and honest. Phillip Peartree, Duke of Bartlett, feels he is repulsive after a hunting accident where a misfire caused him to lose most of his hearing and scar his face. Lady Amelia Partridge has no real interest in the social scene and is a sweet and giving woman who is teaching children and adults their letters and how to read. Amelia has her secrets and refuses to give up her passions just to be a wife and deal with the ton. Can two unique individuals find happiness? I love that two socialites show the heart of giving to others.
October 20, 2015
MY TRUE LOVE GAVE TO ME.....
I really enjoyed this light-hearted, clean read regency story. I found the characters to be charming, the interaction heartwarming and the dialog open and honest. Phillip Peartree, Duke of Bartlett, feels he is repulsive after a hunting accident where a misfire caused him to lose most of his hearing and scar his face. Lady Amelia Partridge has no real interest in the social scene and is a sweet and giving woman who is teaching children and adults their letters and how to read. Amelia has her secrets and refuses to give up her passions just to be a wife and deal with the ton. Can two unique individuals find happiness? I love that two socialites show the heart of giving to others.
I really enjoyed this light-hearted, clean read regency story. I found the characters to be charming, the interaction heartwarming and the dialog open and honest. Phillip Peartree, Duke of Bartlett, feels he is repulsive after a hunting accident where a misfire caused him to lose most of his hearing and scar his face. Lady Amelia Partridge has no real interest in the social scene and is a sweet and giving woman who is teaching children and adults their letters and how to read. Amelia has her secrets and refuses to give up her passions just to be a wife and deal with the ton. Can two unique individuals find happiness? I love that two socialites show the heart of giving to others.
June 1, 2020
Phillip Peartree, hertig av Bartlett, råkade ut för en jaktolycka som ung, vilket resulterat i stora ärr samt nedsatt hörsel. Han har alltså gett upp hoppet om att hitta en lämplig fru. Tills han bokstavligen springer på en trevlig ung dam i en bokaffär.
Lady Amelia Partridge har inget till övers för sociteten utan föredrar att lära fattiga barn (och deras föräldrar) att läsa. Och att själv skriva romaner... Men så möter hon en hertig som även han verkar bry sig om de fattiga barnen...
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En söt historia som utspelar sig i juletid och med synnerligen förutsägbart slut. Den är trevlig som tidsfördriv, men är inte i klass med böckerna om familjen Bridgerton, som ju utspelar sig under samma tidsera.
Lady Amelia Partridge har inget till övers för sociteten utan föredrar att lära fattiga barn (och deras föräldrar) att läsa. Och att själv skriva romaner... Men så möter hon en hertig som även han verkar bry sig om de fattiga barnen...
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En söt historia som utspelar sig i juletid och med synnerligen förutsägbart slut. Den är trevlig som tidsfördriv, men är inte i klass med böckerna om familjen Bridgerton, som ju utspelar sig under samma tidsera.
October 3, 2015
This was a short and sweet read. My main issue with it is that it's TOO short. There definitely needs to be some more meat to the story. According to my computer/tablet, it was only 57 (I think!) pages long. I'm used to reading beautiful stories that are well over 200 pages. There is a slight sense of chemistry between the two main characters, but there's really not a lot of great dialogue. At least not enough dialogue anyway. I'd like to see more interaction, perhaps some humor, and definitely some more action.
The author obviously has the talent, but she needs to flesh out the story some more!
The author obviously has the talent, but she needs to flesh out the story some more!
August 23, 2015
I gave book four stars only because I wished it would have been longer. This is my first read for this author and I do plan to follow her.
This was a sweet refreshing book. Not even a kiss but an introduction to two caring individuals. Theirs love of books brought them together as it has for me with many new friends. I highly recommend this novella. I enjoyed the story and although I see some reviewers were disturbed by incorrect period descriptions I was not. I enjoy the book for it whole not it bits and pieces.
This was a sweet refreshing book. Not even a kiss but an introduction to two caring individuals. Theirs love of books brought them together as it has for me with many new friends. I highly recommend this novella. I enjoyed the story and although I see some reviewers were disturbed by incorrect period descriptions I was not. I enjoy the book for it whole not it bits and pieces.
September 2, 2015
I know a lot of people travel around the holidays. Be sure to have a copy of this book. It will certainly help the time to go by more quickly. I finished this book in a few hours.
I did not want to put it down. It was a sweet, clean romance.
I thought the characters were wonderfully developed which is sometimes not well done in novellas put Patricia Kiyono mastered it with this story.
I will be reading it again closer to the holidays.
I did not want to put it down. It was a sweet, clean romance.
I thought the characters were wonderfully developed which is sometimes not well done in novellas put Patricia Kiyono mastered it with this story.
I will be reading it again closer to the holidays.
October 20, 2014
Short, too -- I would have preferred a bit more conflict between hero/heroine than a misunderstanding, and perhaps a minor subplot. But I really like a flawed hero - even if it's due to a hunting accident. Amelia's independent spirit was a nice touch. Philip and Amelia were both suited to each other, and that made the reading pleasant for the Christmas season.
January 6, 2014
A lot of fun to read! I won this book in a contest, but I've discovered that anything by Patricia Kiyono is worth purchasing. The book was fun to go through and easy to follow. The characters were easy to get along with just enough drama to make it believable. I recommend this for anyone who enjoys a cute book - and the main character loved books as much as we do!
August 23, 2015
The relationship between the Duke and Lady Amelia was a fast paced read great for a rainy day. Throughout the story the different problems each had to face on their own made their lives more understandable. I really liked these two, there was not very much plot because of the book being so fast paced. But ms Kiyono managed to write a good historical romance.
August 24, 2015
Very short, quick read about Amelia Patridge and Phillip Peartree, the Duke of Bartlett. A decent read for someone that is short on time. Though there wasn't much of a plot line and the story seemed to jump from situation to situation. Would have liked a little more depth to the characters as well as the story line. All in all for a quick novella it was a nice sweet story
October 15, 2015
I received this free book for an honest review. I simply loved this book. It had such a sweet storyline and was wonderful to read about the overall goodness in people. The main characters meet in a library and the loves of books is in essence what brings them together but their kindness towards others makes them find each other. I highly recommend this book.
March 12, 2013
Somewhere between short story and novella this is a feel-good story about love conquering all of the defects and shortcomings that might discourage lesser people but the hero and heroine are just so deserving.
December 19, 2012
premise was interesting but her writing style is not very accomplished n rather spoiled my enjoyment of what could otherwise hv bee a nice story.
March 15, 2013
This is a very fast read, only 60 pages. It is a sweet little book to read in between novels. It was easy to guess the ending but still nice.
November 15, 2014
I love the author's take on a popular Christmas rhyme. It is a well put together plot and fluently written and I read this in one sitting and was sorry to say goodbye to the characters.
September 5, 2015
Short and cute. No sex.
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