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Foxing the Geese
She is a spinster with a secret fortune . . . He is an impoverished earl who must marry money or face ruin . . . Theirs is a love match to be reckoned with
1812. Clever, strong-willed Vivienne Fox is unexpectedly endowed with riches beyond her wildest dreams when a remote cousin dies, leaving her his fortune. Unwed at twenty-four, Vivienne still hopes the right man is out there, but she despairs of ever finding him, and she is determined that rumours of her new-found wealth be quashed, lest she be courted for her purse rather than her heart.
Renowned rake Lord Alex LéSayres comes to an unpleasant decision after the death of his father. If he is to save their family lands, he must marry a wealthy woman – and quickly. Introduced to Miss Fox, his interest is soon piqued. But he must set aside his rising feelings, or else his family will face disaster . . .
1812. Clever, strong-willed Vivienne Fox is unexpectedly endowed with riches beyond her wildest dreams when a remote cousin dies, leaving her his fortune. Unwed at twenty-four, Vivienne still hopes the right man is out there, but she despairs of ever finding him, and she is determined that rumours of her new-found wealth be quashed, lest she be courted for her purse rather than her heart.
Renowned rake Lord Alex LéSayres comes to an unpleasant decision after the death of his father. If he is to save their family lands, he must marry a wealthy woman – and quickly. Introduced to Miss Fox, his interest is soon piqued. But he must set aside his rising feelings, or else his family will face disaster . . .
240 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 2016
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December 19, 2015
*An ARC was given in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the writer and the publisher for the opportunity to read this.*
DNF@32%. I tried my best. Really, I did. But I just couldn't stomach the hero anymore. By gods, that man didn't have an honourable bone in his body. Granted, he was ruthlessly mercenary for a reason—he needed the money for his estate, and to pay off his Father's debts. Sure, I could live with that. But this, I could not live with:
I was out of my mind with rage when I read that part. Apparently, our hero—if you could call him that—was okay with seducing a respectable woman without the blessing of holy matrimony. Yes, sure, you could argue that he changed his mind afterwards, but still, he only did so because "he didn't want that [her suffering] to be on his conscience". Again, he did it for himself, and not for her. The selfish fucker.
And oh, did I mention that a few paragraphs before that quote, he contemplated on focusing his attentions on Vivienne's cousin instead?
Right. "Tasty morsel". How charming, Romeo. Stop it, lest you sweep me off my feet with your honeyed words.
You know what? I could have tolerated the less than brilliant writing if only the characters were worth it. Vivienne was amazing, up to the point where she fell for this asshole. I started to doubt her good sense after that. And of course, you already know my feelings about the hero.
So... no. Just, no.
DNF@32%. I tried my best. Really, I did. But I just couldn't stomach the hero anymore. By gods, that man didn't have an honourable bone in his body. Granted, he was ruthlessly mercenary for a reason—he needed the money for his estate, and to pay off his Father's debts. Sure, I could live with that. But this, I could not live with:
He needed a woman in his bed. Not any woman, but the prim and proper Miss Vivienne Fox... He shouldn't have taken that liberty [kissing her], and he wondered if she'd allow herself to be seduced outside marriage.
I was out of my mind with rage when I read that part. Apparently, our hero—if you could call him that—was okay with seducing a respectable woman without the blessing of holy matrimony. Yes, sure, you could argue that he changed his mind afterwards, but still, he only did so because "he didn't want that [her suffering] to be on his conscience". Again, he did it for himself, and not for her. The selfish fucker.
And oh, did I mention that a few paragraphs before that quote, he contemplated on focusing his attentions on Vivienne's cousin instead?
He'd be better off marrying her cousin. Adelaide Goodman was a tasty morsel, if a little too obvious.
Right. "Tasty morsel". How charming, Romeo. Stop it, lest you sweep me off my feet with your honeyed words.
You know what? I could have tolerated the less than brilliant writing if only the characters were worth it. Vivienne was amazing, up to the point where she fell for this asshole. I started to doubt her good sense after that. And of course, you already know my feelings about the hero.
So... no. Just, no.
April 3, 2016
Marry for money or marry for love--what to do?
Spinster, Vivienne Fox had no expectations, until a cousin died and left her his fortune.
Impoverished Earl, Alex LeSayres needed to marry money to save the family's lands.
'Vivienne Fox had decided not to marry.' She hated being trotted out by her Aunt Edwina, coiffured within an inch of her life to impress a motley group of local swains and hopefuls, all because she now had money. Vivienne definitely did not want 'to gain the attention of a pack of brainless, chinless ... braying fools!'
A challenge for both Vivienne and Alex. Of course there's confusion as Vivienne hides the fact she's wealthy. She wants to marry for love. Meanwhile Alex knows he must save his family by seeking out a wealthy wife. The relations between the two become more tortured and confused as the two run in counterpoint to each other
Then there's Vivienne's fairy godfather who interferes in all sorts of subtle ways.
I liked the two main characters and couldn't stand some of the secondary ones like Vivienne's cousin and aunt, which of course is the plot's purpose.
An enjoyable Regency read.
A NetGalley ARC
Spinster, Vivienne Fox had no expectations, until a cousin died and left her his fortune.
Impoverished Earl, Alex LeSayres needed to marry money to save the family's lands.
'Vivienne Fox had decided not to marry.' She hated being trotted out by her Aunt Edwina, coiffured within an inch of her life to impress a motley group of local swains and hopefuls, all because she now had money. Vivienne definitely did not want 'to gain the attention of a pack of brainless, chinless ... braying fools!'
A challenge for both Vivienne and Alex. Of course there's confusion as Vivienne hides the fact she's wealthy. She wants to marry for love. Meanwhile Alex knows he must save his family by seeking out a wealthy wife. The relations between the two become more tortured and confused as the two run in counterpoint to each other
Then there's Vivienne's fairy godfather who interferes in all sorts of subtle ways.
I liked the two main characters and couldn't stand some of the secondary ones like Vivienne's cousin and aunt, which of course is the plot's purpose.
An enjoyable Regency read.
A NetGalley ARC
April 17, 2017
Totally fun book. I found the heroine and her potential beau totally likeable, and fun. It's a happy read, and left me feeling optimistic about love.
January 30, 2016
It has been many a day since I read a Regency romance and I had no idea of what to expect, therefore I'm glad to say I enjoyed this one. I don't know if the genre as a whole has moved forward in the concept of what readers are willing to accept, but I think the author (Janet Woods) succeeded in producing a novel with a lighter, slightly more modern feel while keeping the novel within the historical period. There are not all that many plot variations available to maintain the Regency place in history but this one relies on the slightly plain, twenty-four year old spinster daughter of a clergyman in a small Kent village. Vivienne Fox is also likely to speak her mind and allow her intelligence to peep through, two things her father assures her men don't like in a single woman. Vivienne comes into an enormous legacy (yes, it really is enormous) and vows this London season she will convince any suitor that she has no legacy and will only marry for love. On the opposite side of this coin we have Alex LeSayres who has recently become the earl on the death of his father. The estate of King's Acres has always been in dire straights because of the deceased earl's bad gambling habit, but now notes are due and the holder is not willing to wait any longer for his money. In the past Alex has pretty much lived his life as he wanted and doesn't believe in love, but he certainly does see the necessity of marrying a wealthy heiress since keeping the estate intact means everything to him. So here we have the spinster and the rake.
The plot may be a familiar one but the author has written situations into the story which kept it fresh and interesting. To begin with, neither of the two main characters was a paragon. Vivienne has a habit of thinking she alone knows what's best and gets herself into trouble with her headstrong ways of handling situations. Alex can't seem to make up his mind which way he wants to go and confused himself and me on more than one occasion. The rules separating servant and upper classes are often very blurry so the author can make use of the two servant characters in unconventional ways. Because of dire financial circumstances Alex and his brother have grown up pitching a hand in to do all kinds of menial jobs necessary to run an estate and a household. It was interesting to see an earl with that kind of past. The entire storyline runs along Vivienne's decision to keep her legacy secret and the consequences of that action.
My overall impression of this novel was of one I enjoyed spending time with. The story is light but not fluffy. The characters are all given problems in their lives which are actually serious and worthy of exploration. There was no point when I thought about not finishing the book or even putting it aside while I picked up a different book. I liked it and I see this author has many other novels to choose from if you - and I - want to continue reading her work.
I received an e-ARC of this novel through NetGalley and Severn House.
The plot may be a familiar one but the author has written situations into the story which kept it fresh and interesting. To begin with, neither of the two main characters was a paragon. Vivienne has a habit of thinking she alone knows what's best and gets herself into trouble with her headstrong ways of handling situations. Alex can't seem to make up his mind which way he wants to go and confused himself and me on more than one occasion. The rules separating servant and upper classes are often very blurry so the author can make use of the two servant characters in unconventional ways. Because of dire financial circumstances Alex and his brother have grown up pitching a hand in to do all kinds of menial jobs necessary to run an estate and a household. It was interesting to see an earl with that kind of past. The entire storyline runs along Vivienne's decision to keep her legacy secret and the consequences of that action.
My overall impression of this novel was of one I enjoyed spending time with. The story is light but not fluffy. The characters are all given problems in their lives which are actually serious and worthy of exploration. There was no point when I thought about not finishing the book or even putting it aside while I picked up a different book. I liked it and I see this author has many other novels to choose from if you - and I - want to continue reading her work.
I received an e-ARC of this novel through NetGalley and Severn House.
April 4, 2016
Kent England - 1812
Vivienne Fox, age 24, the eldest daughter of the Reverend Ambrose Fox, has become quite wealthy when a distant cousin dies and leaves her a sugar plantation worth a fortune. Never having enjoyed attention from society before, now she is in demand. Even though her windfall is not public knowledge and she wants to keep it that way, there is speculation that she is now a rich heiress. Angered at this duplicity, she refuses to accept the invitations that start pouring in. In addition, Vivienne states that she does not wish to marry. But her father wants to see her wed and urges her to not make such a hasty decision. Therefore, she feels that if she must wed, she will be the one to choose and propose to the man. So, they depart for London where her uncle, John Howard, can advise her on investing her inheritance. In addition, she and her cousin. Adelaide, will be chaperoning one another for the season. Both women are vastly different in looks and personality.
Alex LeSayres is an Earl who needs to marry a wealthy woman. He is in dire need of money to cover his deceased father’s gambling debts and save the family estate. Therefore, he and his brother Dominic decide that Alex will head to London for the season in search of a wealthy bride to become the new Countess LeSayres. His requirements for a bride are numerous.
Alex and Vivienne knew each other as children. She used to hang around with the boys and one day, Alex threw her in a pigsty. After that, he kissed her and promised to marry her only to never see her again…until now during season.
When Alex and Vivienne see one another again, they enjoy each other’s company. While Vivienne continues to keep her inheritance a secret, there is gossip saying that she is, indeed, an heiress.
However, she has to put up with coarse insults from her cousin and aunt. This is difficult for her but she works hard to persevere. Some of the men she meets are quite crude in the way they approach her asking her to marry them to which she responds with a NO! When asked if she is an heiress, she denies it. Some of these men are desperate for a wealthy woman to marry and will stop at nothing to get her to marry them.
When she receives a summons from home that her father is ill, she leaves immediately only to be attacked by a man who wants her money and is trying to make her marry him. When Alex finds out that she has been injured and rushes to her side, he asks her to marry him, but she refuses. How long can she avoid her attraction to him and deny their love for one another?
This was a good story. There are lots of humorous and even scary events happening and I’m sure readers will enjoy the book. You will be fascinated with the desperate men after Vivienne and the antics of her cousin and aunt.
Copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley
Vivienne Fox, age 24, the eldest daughter of the Reverend Ambrose Fox, has become quite wealthy when a distant cousin dies and leaves her a sugar plantation worth a fortune. Never having enjoyed attention from society before, now she is in demand. Even though her windfall is not public knowledge and she wants to keep it that way, there is speculation that she is now a rich heiress. Angered at this duplicity, she refuses to accept the invitations that start pouring in. In addition, Vivienne states that she does not wish to marry. But her father wants to see her wed and urges her to not make such a hasty decision. Therefore, she feels that if she must wed, she will be the one to choose and propose to the man. So, they depart for London where her uncle, John Howard, can advise her on investing her inheritance. In addition, she and her cousin. Adelaide, will be chaperoning one another for the season. Both women are vastly different in looks and personality.
Alex LeSayres is an Earl who needs to marry a wealthy woman. He is in dire need of money to cover his deceased father’s gambling debts and save the family estate. Therefore, he and his brother Dominic decide that Alex will head to London for the season in search of a wealthy bride to become the new Countess LeSayres. His requirements for a bride are numerous.
Alex and Vivienne knew each other as children. She used to hang around with the boys and one day, Alex threw her in a pigsty. After that, he kissed her and promised to marry her only to never see her again…until now during season.
When Alex and Vivienne see one another again, they enjoy each other’s company. While Vivienne continues to keep her inheritance a secret, there is gossip saying that she is, indeed, an heiress.
However, she has to put up with coarse insults from her cousin and aunt. This is difficult for her but she works hard to persevere. Some of the men she meets are quite crude in the way they approach her asking her to marry them to which she responds with a NO! When asked if she is an heiress, she denies it. Some of these men are desperate for a wealthy woman to marry and will stop at nothing to get her to marry them.
When she receives a summons from home that her father is ill, she leaves immediately only to be attacked by a man who wants her money and is trying to make her marry him. When Alex finds out that she has been injured and rushes to her side, he asks her to marry him, but she refuses. How long can she avoid her attraction to him and deny their love for one another?
This was a good story. There are lots of humorous and even scary events happening and I’m sure readers will enjoy the book. You will be fascinated with the desperate men after Vivienne and the antics of her cousin and aunt.
Copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley
January 16, 2020
Foxing the Geese by Janet Woods
As the daughter of a rural parson, possessed, moreover, with strong opinions, a sharp tongue, and (in her own opinion) undistinguished appearance, Vivienne Fox has little expectation of a loving marriage. That is, until she unexpectedly inherits a fortune. Fearful lest it attract the wrong kind of suitor, she keeps its size secret. Alex, Earl LeSayres, likes her well enough and soon decides she would prove a very suitable wife, but he has inherited an impoverished and debt-ridden estate. He needs to marry a rich wife if it is to survive.
Since this is a Regency romance set in 1812, a happy outcome might be expected, and indeed it is satisfyingly delivered. What distinguishes this romance from most in the genre, however, is the plentiful irony, not only of the situation in which the characters find themselves, but of the protagonists’ witty insights and self-awareness. They are a likeable and unpretentious pair, possessed of many admirable qualities, especially kindness to others.
While such familiar targets as aristocratic snobbery and thoughtlessness are treated with satirical humor, the vulnerable situation of women in this society is probed more seriously. Through her own courage and determination—and a little luck—Vivienne escapes rape and abduction, but the experience leaves her bruised, not only physically, but psychologically.
Highly recommended.
Ray Thompson
As the daughter of a rural parson, possessed, moreover, with strong opinions, a sharp tongue, and (in her own opinion) undistinguished appearance, Vivienne Fox has little expectation of a loving marriage. That is, until she unexpectedly inherits a fortune. Fearful lest it attract the wrong kind of suitor, she keeps its size secret. Alex, Earl LeSayres, likes her well enough and soon decides she would prove a very suitable wife, but he has inherited an impoverished and debt-ridden estate. He needs to marry a rich wife if it is to survive.
Since this is a Regency romance set in 1812, a happy outcome might be expected, and indeed it is satisfyingly delivered. What distinguishes this romance from most in the genre, however, is the plentiful irony, not only of the situation in which the characters find themselves, but of the protagonists’ witty insights and self-awareness. They are a likeable and unpretentious pair, possessed of many admirable qualities, especially kindness to others.
While such familiar targets as aristocratic snobbery and thoughtlessness are treated with satirical humor, the vulnerable situation of women in this society is probed more seriously. Through her own courage and determination—and a little luck—Vivienne escapes rape and abduction, but the experience leaves her bruised, not only physically, but psychologically.
Highly recommended.
Ray Thompson
March 23, 2017
Didn't finish it. The writing was stilted and the dialogue was worse. Wordplay and wit were supposed to be hallmarks of the ton in the Regency period, and here we have society gossips saying things such as, "I'm given to understand LeSayres hasn't got a feather to fly on, which is why I'm curious as to Howard's sponsorship of him." Really, how cumbersome can you get? And the characters are constantly over-explaining their motives to one another this way. It's extremely tiresome. Vivienne could be an interesting character, but she's trembling over this earl who pushes his attentions on her, with no self-examination about her feelings or motivations. And the earl himself is not an appealing hero. This is a clumsy attempt at Regency romance, a genre which requires a lightness of touch that is lacking throughout this book. You've got to do your homework about speech patterns, dress, and society when you're writing historical fiction, and that seems to be missing here. What a bad book.
December 8, 2019
Not particularly well written even for a romance novel. I finished it, and I wanted to like it...it also had a few moments that made my inner feminist cringe. I know a real person of the times may have been okay with some of the things that happens, but we don't have to be. The characters were also kind of inconsistent in behavior and actions. Just skip this one. There are plenty of romance novels in the sea.
June 26, 2017
It's a bit like the Georgette Heyer books, comfortingly romantic in a British-y way. Entirely predictable, a bit trite, but still a fun read for a sunny day on the porch. Just a note...the editing seemed a bit off, with entire sentences repeated a few pages later.
July 12, 2018
I still finished this one quickly and overall found it tolerable and amusing in parts. Sticklers for history or clean readers should steer clear, also readers who are sensitive to violence against women.
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August 10, 2017
Couldn't read more than a couple chapters...poor writing and silly characters. Read the last few pages...so glad I didn't spend any more time!
August 27, 2019
DNF. Able to read upto page 83 of the ebook. Too many inconsistencies, I can't read it anymore.
March 18, 2024
Meh. Really just a romance set in Empire Britain. At times I couldn’t tell if it was modern day or set back then. The language and behavior was so off. Not accurate historical fiction.
December 3, 2015
Vivienne Fox has been left an unexpected fortune by a distant relative. Unmarried at twenty four she is almost on the shelf by Regency standards but she hasn't given up hope of a marriage for love. She starts a rumour that while she has been left some money it was only really enough for her to spend a short time in London helping to chaperone her cousin Adelaide after she has provided herself with a suitable wardrobe.
Then there's the handsome but impoverished Earl who must marry money in order to rescue his estates from rack and ruin. Could it be a match made in heaven? Or at least a very convenient marriage for both of them? But Vivienne isn't someone who will marry for the sake of it and a life of independence, reading, writing and generally enjoying herself also seems attractive.
Georgette Heyer this isn't but the book has marvellous dialogue. plenty of amusing incidents and some delightful - and not so delightful characters. I particularly liked Vivienne herself as she is no simpering miss but a woman with a mind of her own.
If you want something to read which is not too taxing and which will leave you feeling all is right with the world then you may enjoy this light hearted Regency romance. I shall be watching out for more books by this author.
Then there's the handsome but impoverished Earl who must marry money in order to rescue his estates from rack and ruin. Could it be a match made in heaven? Or at least a very convenient marriage for both of them? But Vivienne isn't someone who will marry for the sake of it and a life of independence, reading, writing and generally enjoying herself also seems attractive.
Georgette Heyer this isn't but the book has marvellous dialogue. plenty of amusing incidents and some delightful - and not so delightful characters. I particularly liked Vivienne herself as she is no simpering miss but a woman with a mind of her own.
If you want something to read which is not too taxing and which will leave you feeling all is right with the world then you may enjoy this light hearted Regency romance. I shall be watching out for more books by this author.
January 30, 2016
I've read a number of Janet Woods' historical romance novels and enjoyed everyone of them. Her latest offering, Foxing the Geese, is no exception. Though the outcome of the story is predictable, as Regency romances usually are, getting to it was very entertaining due mainly to the ease with which Janet Woods writes, her deft handling of the many sub-plots and the diverse characters she introduces along the way.
No regency romance would be complete without a benevolent uncle, a meddlesome aunt, a frivolous cousin, loyal servants, unwanted suitors and, of course, a villain. Stereotypical though these characters may be they enlivened the story no end and I loved them all, even the villain who got his comeuppance in an unexpected way. A believable heroine and hero, well aware of their positions in the matrimonial stakes, with or without fortunes, complete the cast and their no-nonsense approach to their quests engaged me from the start.
Humour and witty dialogue also add to this book's appeal, giving it that light-heartedness I look for in a Regency romance. Like minded fans of this genre will love it.
No regency romance would be complete without a benevolent uncle, a meddlesome aunt, a frivolous cousin, loyal servants, unwanted suitors and, of course, a villain. Stereotypical though these characters may be they enlivened the story no end and I loved them all, even the villain who got his comeuppance in an unexpected way. A believable heroine and hero, well aware of their positions in the matrimonial stakes, with or without fortunes, complete the cast and their no-nonsense approach to their quests engaged me from the start.
Humour and witty dialogue also add to this book's appeal, giving it that light-heartedness I look for in a Regency romance. Like minded fans of this genre will love it.
January 1, 2016
Trigger Warning
I hadn't read this author before so I was willing to give her the benefit of the doubt. And this was an okay book. Vivienne was a strong character who knew her mind and I mostly liked her although she did fall in love with... well... Yeah. Alex was a pretty big asshat. He got better at the end. Mostly.
Vivienne Fox has inherited a fortune. Lord Alex LeSayres needs a fortune. But he doesn't know that she has a fortune and seems to be falling in love. The two met when they were younger and Alex dumps her in a pig sty. Now he's going to help lend her some countenance during the Season and in return, he gets some time to pay back some of her father's debts.
The more I think about it, the more problems I have with this story (her uncle starts off as a menacing character but ends up benign for no good reason, Alex really is an asshat, etc.) but I had an overall good feeling reading this story so it ends up being a three-star for me.
I hadn't read this author before so I was willing to give her the benefit of the doubt. And this was an okay book. Vivienne was a strong character who knew her mind and I mostly liked her although she did fall in love with... well... Yeah. Alex was a pretty big asshat. He got better at the end. Mostly.
Vivienne Fox has inherited a fortune. Lord Alex LeSayres needs a fortune. But he doesn't know that she has a fortune and seems to be falling in love. The two met when they were younger and Alex dumps her in a pig sty. Now he's going to help lend her some countenance during the Season and in return, he gets some time to pay back some of her father's debts.
The more I think about it, the more problems I have with this story (her uncle starts off as a menacing character but ends up benign for no good reason, Alex really is an asshat, etc.) but I had an overall good feeling reading this story so it ends up being a three-star for me.
October 4, 2016
I read this for my challenge group list, a book I'd be embarrassed to read in public. I'm always embarrassed to read romance in public, and although this doesn't have the typical steamy romantic clench on the cover, it's still a romance.
The intriguing title is what first caught my eye at the library, but when I read the description, I put it back. Then I thought of my challenge and how embarrassed I'd be if I read this at work, so...
The book didn't live up to its interesting title though. Jane Austen's heroines would never have been allowed anywhere unescorted with a man, they may have been thinking of their gentlemen naked, but she never would have described it, or allowed them sex before marriage! Not my kind of book at all!
The intriguing title is what first caught my eye at the library, but when I read the description, I put it back. Then I thought of my challenge and how embarrassed I'd be if I read this at work, so...
The book didn't live up to its interesting title though. Jane Austen's heroines would never have been allowed anywhere unescorted with a man, they may have been thinking of their gentlemen naked, but she never would have described it, or allowed them sex before marriage! Not my kind of book at all!
July 12, 2016
Foxing the Geese set in 1812 has for its heroine the 24 year old spinster Vivienne Fox who comes into a surprise fortune, and now has suitors banging down the door. The one most anxious to gain entrance is Lord Alex LéSayres, who is land rich and cash poor. While she tries to keep news of her fortune a secret, news of it slips out.
Although an unlikely match, Vivienne and Alex start circling each other and romance seems likely to bloom. The story is fun to read with many Regency details.
Thanks to Severn House and NetGalley for the read.
Although an unlikely match, Vivienne and Alex start circling each other and romance seems likely to bloom. The story is fun to read with many Regency details.
Thanks to Severn House and NetGalley for the read.
June 27, 2016
I started this on a Thursday and (thanks to a rare weekend devoid of the usual commitments and obligations) finished it before returning to work the following Monday. I just couldn't put it down. It is simply a delightful romance novel that allowed me to step out of my world and into Regency era England where I could leave all my problems behind. It's why I read romance novels to begin with. A bit of vacation where ever I happen to be. Two thumbs up on this one!
July 21, 2016
I was disappointed. The heroine's big secret was only revealed, to no fanfare, at the end of the book.
The hero vacillated between alpha male and doormat, flip-flopping with alarming inconstancy.
I liked the heroine,although I'm not sure what was going on after the attack. She seemed to be experiencing some form of PTSD.
The hero vacillated between alpha male and doormat, flip-flopping with alarming inconstancy.
I liked the heroine,although I'm not sure what was going on after the attack. She seemed to be experiencing some form of PTSD.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 11, 2019
Couldn't finish it, gave up a fifth of the way through. The dialogue is awkward at best, and the characters seem both flat and inconsistent to me. Editing was poor, and if you know anything about the Regency Era this book will drive you crazy with its inaccuracies. It seemed like a good premise, I only wish it would have lived up to what it could have been.
August 22, 2016
I liked this for its originality (so far as I know) in plot. Also there were some enjoyable bits where everyday life was described such as cooking and enjoying the country life. I was a little disappointed that the hero wasn't really a "rake" since he was described as such on the blurb.
May 16, 2016
Probably more like 3 1/2.
July 21, 2016
Nice little romance in the style of Georgette Heyer, or even Austen in the importance paid to income in matters of marriage
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September 8, 2016This is the first Janet Woods book that I have read and I am so glad that I did. I may have found another Georgette Heyer!
October 3, 2016
3.5 stars. Good characters; nice Regency romance.
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November 6, 2016eeeewwwww
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December 13, 2016it was a patchy read- parts were well paced and some good dialogue. Overall a bit disappointing
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