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Hugh Wythers was a man of great promise, but none would know it. Recently returned from the Crimea, he found his only delight in the midnight playgrounds of London. And why not? War had taught him to live every day to the fullest. And then his father cut off his funds. Reeling from the predicament in which he found himself, he fell head over arse—literally—into the arms of the perfect wife. The homely, unmarriageable Lady Annalise Lyman.
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Laura Landon
70 books367 followersLaura Landon taught high school for ten years before leaving the classroom to open her own ice-cream shop. As much as she loved serving up sundaes and malts from behind the counter, she closed up shop after penning her first novel. Now she spends nearly every waking minute writing, guiding her heroes and heroines to find their happily ever afters.
She is the author of more than a dozen historical novels, including SILENT REVENGE, INTIMATE DECEPTION, and her newest Montlake Romance release, INTIMATE SURRENDER.
Her books are enjoyed by readers around the world and you can find out more about her by visiting her website at www.lauralandon.com
She is the author of more than a dozen historical novels, including SILENT REVENGE, INTIMATE DECEPTION, and her newest Montlake Romance release, INTIMATE SURRENDER.
Her books are enjoyed by readers around the world and you can find out more about her by visiting her website at www.lauralandon.com
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February 6, 2018
Changed my rating from 4 stars to 3 stars because of my review.
Okay, this book wasn't as good as the first one but it was still enjoyable. Hugh is the second part of this series and honestly, his story was kind of boring. It was a quick read (only 100ish pages) but very boring.
This story is about Hugh and Nellie, who were both (dare I say it again) boring. Hugh has a ton of addictions: wine, women, and gambling. Now I could totally deal with the whole wine part because what girl doesn't love some wine now and then. Then there's Nellie, is plain. No, she's really explained as being super freaking plain and her sisters are freaking beautiful as shit. Le Sigh people!
Maybe it's the descriptions of these two, the story, or whatever else I can't put my finger on - but it was just boring, plain and boring. I'm glad it was only 100ish pages because if it was longer I probably would've thrown my kindle to the ground and smashed it into tiny freaking pieces.
As I've mentioned in the first book's review, yes, I have already read some of the books in this series. Not quite sure if I read all of them yet, but hey if I did that's super impressive!
Overall, I liked it but I definitely wanted more. The first book looks freaking amazing compared to this one.
Okay, this book wasn't as good as the first one but it was still enjoyable. Hugh is the second part of this series and honestly, his story was kind of boring. It was a quick read (only 100ish pages) but very boring.
This story is about Hugh and Nellie, who were both (dare I say it again) boring. Hugh has a ton of addictions: wine, women, and gambling. Now I could totally deal with the whole wine part because what girl doesn't love some wine now and then. Then there's Nellie, is plain. No, she's really explained as being super freaking plain and her sisters are freaking beautiful as shit. Le Sigh people!
Maybe it's the descriptions of these two, the story, or whatever else I can't put my finger on - but it was just boring, plain and boring. I'm glad it was only 100ish pages because if it was longer I probably would've thrown my kindle to the ground and smashed it into tiny freaking pieces.
As I've mentioned in the first book's review, yes, I have already read some of the books in this series. Not quite sure if I read all of them yet, but hey if I did that's super impressive!
Overall, I liked it but I definitely wanted more. The first book looks freaking amazing compared to this one.
August 19, 2017
It's totally not fair of me to find this book uninteresting simply because it's not dramatic - I'm left equally cold by stories rife with muggings, kidnappings, and oodles of chandelier-melting sex. And this story has at least a basic kindliness towards its characters that I find refreshing.
Points also for a blessedly simple plot - Town Mouse (Hugh) proposes to Country Mouse (Nellie) for their mutual benefit. He'll live a life of expensive dissipation in London, while she indulges her passion for estate management by running his estate to pay for all the Expensive D. The first half of the book deals with Hugh's father's "cutting off" his son by giving him a valuable estate to teach him the importance of responsibility, Hugh meeting Nellie and her self-imposed status as Plain But Useful elder sister to her five more attractive sisters. It's a non-standard set-up, and I appreciated that.
It's a pity neither Hugh nor Nellie comes across as especially sympathetic. Hugh's addiction to wine, women and gambling may well be a perfectly reasonable post-traumatic reaction to his Crimean War experiences. But as we don't get enough background to buy into this, he seems merely self-indulgent. Nellie, on the other hand - conscious of her plainness (uber-conscious) and self-sacrificing to a fault - falls for nothing more than Hugh's physical beauty and some entry-level kindness (a little shallow of her). I want my heroines to be aware of what they are pure dead brilliant at, not to roll over at the first pretty face to smile at them.
The conflict in the book comes from the Town/Country Mouse thing, plus Nellie's decision that, after their convenient marriage, she will order Hugh from his own estate to live separately from her in London. Like, forever. Unfortunately, that's not her only hare-brained action. I'm not sure I bought into the saccharine resolution either.
The book could do with some editing. Titles are mangled - Hugh is the second son of a marquess, so he's Lord Hugh Wythers not Lord Wythers. Nellie becomes Millie temporarily. Stylistically, the uninspired writing (there's a LOT of repetitious telling) jumps disconcertingly into overblown dialogue - "I’m afraid that your concern for me will shatter the vault that is my heart." - in a way that didn't work for me.
There are many worse HR out there but the characters, plot and writing in this book were all too pedestrian for me to follow up Laura Landon's other works.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased review.
Points also for a blessedly simple plot - Town Mouse (Hugh) proposes to Country Mouse (Nellie) for their mutual benefit. He'll live a life of expensive dissipation in London, while she indulges her passion for estate management by running his estate to pay for all the Expensive D. The first half of the book deals with Hugh's father's "cutting off" his son by giving him a valuable estate to teach him the importance of responsibility, Hugh meeting Nellie and her self-imposed status as Plain But Useful elder sister to her five more attractive sisters. It's a non-standard set-up, and I appreciated that.
It's a pity neither Hugh nor Nellie comes across as especially sympathetic. Hugh's addiction to wine, women and gambling may well be a perfectly reasonable post-traumatic reaction to his Crimean War experiences. But as we don't get enough background to buy into this, he seems merely self-indulgent. Nellie, on the other hand - conscious of her plainness (uber-conscious) and self-sacrificing to a fault - falls for nothing more than Hugh's physical beauty and some entry-level kindness (a little shallow of her). I want my heroines to be aware of what they are pure dead brilliant at, not to roll over at the first pretty face to smile at them.
The conflict in the book comes from the Town/Country Mouse thing, plus Nellie's decision that, after their convenient marriage, she will order Hugh from his own estate to live separately from her in London. Like, forever. Unfortunately, that's not her only hare-brained action. I'm not sure I bought into the saccharine resolution either.
The book could do with some editing. Titles are mangled - Hugh is the second son of a marquess, so he's Lord Hugh Wythers not Lord Wythers. Nellie becomes Millie temporarily. Stylistically, the uninspired writing (there's a LOT of repetitious telling) jumps disconcertingly into overblown dialogue - "I’m afraid that your concern for me will shatter the vault that is my heart." - in a way that didn't work for me.
There are many worse HR out there but the characters, plot and writing in this book were all too pedestrian for me to follow up Laura Landon's other works.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased review.
August 25, 2017
3.5 stars
This was a quick read for me and I enjoyed idea of the story.
Lady Annalise Lyman aka Nellie is a spinster, she hates London and would like nothing better than to retire to the country - which she plans to do just as soon as she marries off her youngest sister.
Lord Hugh Wythers is the second son of a Marquess and a rake - since his return from the war, he has spent his time pursuing all the delights London has to offer, that is until his father cuts him off - he tells Hugh that he is gifting him an estate and Hugh will have to live off the profits. Hugh hates the country and will do anything to stay in London. His initial plan is to marry an heiress and use her money to continue living the life he loves, but when he is turned down yet again, he gets rip roaring drunk and hatches a new plan - he will marry a plain woman. He explains his plan to his friends and then falls off the balcony, literally landing at the feet of Nellie. In a drunken haze, he kisses her and tells her she is perfect because she is homely.
The next day, after he sobers up and his friends tell him what a jerk he was, he calls on Nellie to apologize. While he doesn't consider her a candidate for the position of his wife - he is drawn to her kind and generous nature.
When Nellie learns that her sister may have to move far away because they don't want to take the management of her father's estate from her, Nellie reaches out to Hugh and offers her services as estate manager. Hugh agrees, but insists that they marry.
They marry and go to the estate - it has been agreed between them that Hugh will stay a short while and then return to London. Nellie makes him promise not to return. After a month together, Hugh leaves and at first is overjoyed to return to London. But as time passes, he misses Nellie and writes to her. Nellie has also missed Hugh, but can't bear the pain of his leaving her - unbeknownst to him, she conceived and she hasn't told him, nor has she read any of the letters he has sent.
Six months pass before Hugh returns and is shocked to learn that she is with child, he insists on staying until the child is born. Hugh doesn't want to return to London, but Nellie is insisting that he goes after the birth of their child.
I though the book was well written, but there are formal address issues (which might be corrected in the final published copy - but I am basing my review on what I read) Hugh is the second son of a marquess - he has an honorific title of Lord Hugh - NOT Lord Wythers. The love scenes are there, but they are muted and would be best described as lukewarm. Nellie is a strong heroine, but she suffers from low self-esteem because of her looks and Hugh comes across as very selfish and self-serving. But they are really both loyal and honorable people who stupidly think they are doing what is best for the other. I did like both of them and hoped that they would figure out how to compromise and have a happy marriage before it was too late.
This is the second book in the series, but it could easily be read as a stand alone title.
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that was provided to me by NetGalley and the publisher*
This was a quick read for me and I enjoyed idea of the story.
Lady Annalise Lyman aka Nellie is a spinster, she hates London and would like nothing better than to retire to the country - which she plans to do just as soon as she marries off her youngest sister.
Lord Hugh Wythers is the second son of a Marquess and a rake - since his return from the war, he has spent his time pursuing all the delights London has to offer, that is until his father cuts him off - he tells Hugh that he is gifting him an estate and Hugh will have to live off the profits. Hugh hates the country and will do anything to stay in London. His initial plan is to marry an heiress and use her money to continue living the life he loves, but when he is turned down yet again, he gets rip roaring drunk and hatches a new plan - he will marry a plain woman. He explains his plan to his friends and then falls off the balcony, literally landing at the feet of Nellie. In a drunken haze, he kisses her and tells her she is perfect because she is homely.
The next day, after he sobers up and his friends tell him what a jerk he was, he calls on Nellie to apologize. While he doesn't consider her a candidate for the position of his wife - he is drawn to her kind and generous nature.
When Nellie learns that her sister may have to move far away because they don't want to take the management of her father's estate from her, Nellie reaches out to Hugh and offers her services as estate manager. Hugh agrees, but insists that they marry.
They marry and go to the estate - it has been agreed between them that Hugh will stay a short while and then return to London. Nellie makes him promise not to return. After a month together, Hugh leaves and at first is overjoyed to return to London. But as time passes, he misses Nellie and writes to her. Nellie has also missed Hugh, but can't bear the pain of his leaving her - unbeknownst to him, she conceived and she hasn't told him, nor has she read any of the letters he has sent.
Six months pass before Hugh returns and is shocked to learn that she is with child, he insists on staying until the child is born. Hugh doesn't want to return to London, but Nellie is insisting that he goes after the birth of their child.
I though the book was well written, but there are formal address issues (which might be corrected in the final published copy - but I am basing my review on what I read) Hugh is the second son of a marquess - he has an honorific title of Lord Hugh - NOT Lord Wythers. The love scenes are there, but they are muted and would be best described as lukewarm. Nellie is a strong heroine, but she suffers from low self-esteem because of her looks and Hugh comes across as very selfish and self-serving. But they are really both loyal and honorable people who stupidly think they are doing what is best for the other. I did like both of them and hoped that they would figure out how to compromise and have a happy marriage before it was too late.
This is the second book in the series, but it could easily be read as a stand alone title.
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that was provided to me by NetGalley and the publisher*
September 16, 2017
The second story of The Traitor’s Club features Hugh Wythers. Since his return from the Crimean War, he has lived life to the fullest, at least the way he sees it - wine women, parties. When his father decides it’s time Hugh stopped this lifestyle, he cuts off his funds and gives him instead a successful estate. He expects Hugh to manage the estate and live off the proceeds. Hugh hates living in the country and has other ideas.
Roaring drunk and on the search for a wealthy bride, Hugh falls off the terrace right in front of Lady Annaliese Lyman. Nellie takes care of her sisters and father and manages his estate. She knows she isn’t a beauty, but it still stings when Hugh announces that she is plain. When Hugh comes to apologize to her, he tells her of his circumstances and his plan. Nellie didn’t give it much thought until she learned that her sister and brother-in-law would have to move far away for him to manage an estate. She devises a plan. She will talk Hugh into hiring her to manage his estate, so that her sister doesn’t have to move away. She and Hugh reach an agreement, not exactly the plan she had in mind, but it just might work out.
Hugh and Nellie’s story is heartwarming and humorous. The hero and heroine are great characters. Hugh is a charmer. Nellie may not be exactly what Hugh was looking for, but she is exactly what he needs. Her beauty is on the inside. She is kind and caring, willing to do what is best for those she loves. Their story is a relaxing read with a few surprises.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. I voluntarily reviewed it and the comments are my own.
Roaring drunk and on the search for a wealthy bride, Hugh falls off the terrace right in front of Lady Annaliese Lyman. Nellie takes care of her sisters and father and manages his estate. She knows she isn’t a beauty, but it still stings when Hugh announces that she is plain. When Hugh comes to apologize to her, he tells her of his circumstances and his plan. Nellie didn’t give it much thought until she learned that her sister and brother-in-law would have to move far away for him to manage an estate. She devises a plan. She will talk Hugh into hiring her to manage his estate, so that her sister doesn’t have to move away. She and Hugh reach an agreement, not exactly the plan she had in mind, but it just might work out.
Hugh and Nellie’s story is heartwarming and humorous. The hero and heroine are great characters. Hugh is a charmer. Nellie may not be exactly what Hugh was looking for, but she is exactly what he needs. Her beauty is on the inside. She is kind and caring, willing to do what is best for those she loves. Their story is a relaxing read with a few surprises.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. I voluntarily reviewed it and the comments are my own.
September 17, 2017
Hugh Wythers is a second son who had no responsibilities so he joined the war. He was one of four soldiers who undertook difficult and dangerous missions during the Crimean War and let people believe they were traitors. His father cut off his funds and he gives him Red Oaks a thriving estate with a grand income from which he can make his living. For Hugh London is the only place to live he hates the country.
Lady Annalise Lyman is working on getting her last sister through the London season and married so she can return to country life. She’s long since given up being married herself and been running the family estate for her father. She’ll do anything to keep her sisters happy and she does. Owen inform Annalise of his predicament and she later comes to him with a pact that she would take care of his estate and he can live in town. He jumps at the prospect of getting what he wants. Annalise knows she can’t form an attachment to a husband who plans on leaving her and Hugh can’t wait to be back in London, is this really what either of them want? Will they come to realize what make them truly happy and find their HEA before its’s too late.
This is my honest opinions after I voluntarily read a copy of this book that was provided to me with no requirements for a review.
Lady Annalise Lyman is working on getting her last sister through the London season and married so she can return to country life. She’s long since given up being married herself and been running the family estate for her father. She’ll do anything to keep her sisters happy and she does. Owen inform Annalise of his predicament and she later comes to him with a pact that she would take care of his estate and he can live in town. He jumps at the prospect of getting what he wants. Annalise knows she can’t form an attachment to a husband who plans on leaving her and Hugh can’t wait to be back in London, is this really what either of them want? Will they come to realize what make them truly happy and find their HEA before its’s too late.
This is my honest opinions after I voluntarily read a copy of this book that was provided to me with no requirements for a review.
September 15, 2017
I read this story
in one go this evening and thoroughly enjoyed it. There were no adventures or plots just a beautiful love story. I did not find it boring or pedestrian as one reader put in her review. The storyline just leaves you feeling peaceful.
in one go this evening and thoroughly enjoyed it. There were no adventures or plots just a beautiful love story. I did not find it boring or pedestrian as one reader put in her review. The storyline just leaves you feeling peaceful.
August 20, 2017
This book was so sweet and Nellie and Hugh, our hero and our heroine are such wonderful characters, I really loved this book. From the first page on, it took me in and kept me glued to my reader. The only times I put my reader down was when I was searching for handkerchiefs or sniffing and grinning like a fool. Nellie or rather Lady Annalise is really sweet and I was very happy to see that Hugh is more considerate and more honorable than his reputation (and his lack of drunken charme) made me fear.
When Annalise is looking for the chance to help her brother and sister, she approaches Hugh who has some problems of his own to solve. Maybe her idea might be the solution to his problem as well?
You just have to love a woman like Nellie. She is so sweet and lovable, always ready to help and a hard worker and it makes me furious when she is insecure because she is not a beauty in the eyes of society. Seeing Hugh discover just how much of a gem she is and how beautiful she is at heart - I loved it.
Of course, I was upset when Nellie had this idea of protecting herself but I hoped (desperately) that everything would turn out well and that those two would find love and happiness.
And, well, let's just say that I started to reread the first book in the series the moment I finished this book and, well, then I reread Hugh's and Nellie's story as well, of course.
Well-written, well-plotted and absolutely charming - I loved reading this book and can definitely recommend it.
When Annalise is looking for the chance to help her brother and sister, she approaches Hugh who has some problems of his own to solve. Maybe her idea might be the solution to his problem as well?
You just have to love a woman like Nellie. She is so sweet and lovable, always ready to help and a hard worker and it makes me furious when she is insecure because she is not a beauty in the eyes of society. Seeing Hugh discover just how much of a gem she is and how beautiful she is at heart - I loved it.
Of course, I was upset when Nellie had this idea of protecting herself but I hoped (desperately) that everything would turn out well and that those two would find love and happiness.
And, well, let's just say that I started to reread the first book in the series the moment I finished this book and, well, then I reread Hugh's and Nellie's story as well, of course.
Well-written, well-plotted and absolutely charming - I loved reading this book and can definitely recommend it.
August 18, 2017
4.5 stars
Hugh Wythers recently returned from the Crimea, found his only delight in the midnight playgrounds of London. And why not? War had taught him to live every day to the fullest. However his father deeds him an estate which Hugh has to manage or not as his father cuts off his funds. Reeling from the predicament in which he found himself, he gets drunk & fell head over arse—literally—into the arms of the perfect wife. The homely, unmarriageable Lady Annalise Lyman who has been managing her father’s estate for years.
This was a quick read, I read it in one session mostly because I didn’t want to put it down. The characters have depth & I filled up when Nellie read her letters. Hugh thought being a wastrel was the way to live until he met Nellie. Nellie wasn’t a curvy beautiful debutante but a plain Jane who adored her family. A lovely read.
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
Hugh Wythers recently returned from the Crimea, found his only delight in the midnight playgrounds of London. And why not? War had taught him to live every day to the fullest. However his father deeds him an estate which Hugh has to manage or not as his father cuts off his funds. Reeling from the predicament in which he found himself, he gets drunk & fell head over arse—literally—into the arms of the perfect wife. The homely, unmarriageable Lady Annalise Lyman who has been managing her father’s estate for years.
This was a quick read, I read it in one session mostly because I didn’t want to put it down. The characters have depth & I filled up when Nellie read her letters. Hugh thought being a wastrel was the way to live until he met Nellie. Nellie wasn’t a curvy beautiful debutante but a plain Jane who adored her family. A lovely read.
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
March 22, 2023
Not terribly angsty (mostly because it's fairly short), but this was right up my alley. Hero insults plain, insecure spinster heroine, then they strike a bargain, and of course fall in love. It's a formula I adore and I liked this version quite a bit. I wish it had been longer, though, to give more time for the romance to develop - Hugh's feelings towards Nellie seemed to change rather abruptly, especially given . A longer novel might have made the transition feel more realistic. Still, solid plain heroine story. (3.5 stars)
October 4, 2017
Laura Landon is an author that I have been on the lookout for and was delighted to find The Traitor’s Club: Ford on NetGalley earlier this year. I enjoyed the story and was very excited to receive The Traitor’s Club: Hugh through NetGalley, as well. I was also delighted to meet Laura Landon when she and I both attended the Historical Romance Retreat, though I was unable to finish this book before the Retreat. Which is entirely my fault, since it is a very fast read and easily managed in one sitting.
And, honestly, I liked this story! I normally have a problem with novellas, and this book is very short - only 120 pages. But, it worked. Unlike in Ford and Callie’s story, there was no mystery or adventure. Nellie and Hugh’s story was a retelling of the City Mouse / Country Mouse children’s tale. The romance is kept fairly PG, think “soaring through a golden darkness and into a silvery light. Higher and higher they climbed until pinpoints of light burst into crystal shards that shattered and fell like rose petals all around her.” Which, after having met Laura Landon in person, works for me, but would otherwise have been rather cringe worthy. I also cringed at Nellie’s lack of self worth and self esteem, as well as the use of childbirth to bring the couple closer. I read Historical Romance to escape and having pregnancy and birth such a large part of the story is a huge turn-off for me. But, with City Mouse/Country Mouse being such a familiar story, it isn’t any wonder that the reader is rooting for Nellie and Hugh to have their happily ever after.
I also liked that this book was set after the Crimean War and addressed the PTSD, lethargy, and feelings of uselessness of soldiers returning home from war. This is an important issue and I like that it is cropping up more and more in Romance novels.
In general, I liked this book and can recommend it as a rather clean novella and a fun way to pass a few hours. Just be aware that the language is rather old school and the subject matter may have some emotional triggers. Regardless, I look forward to the next story in the series!
And, honestly, I liked this story! I normally have a problem with novellas, and this book is very short - only 120 pages. But, it worked. Unlike in Ford and Callie’s story, there was no mystery or adventure. Nellie and Hugh’s story was a retelling of the City Mouse / Country Mouse children’s tale. The romance is kept fairly PG, think “soaring through a golden darkness and into a silvery light. Higher and higher they climbed until pinpoints of light burst into crystal shards that shattered and fell like rose petals all around her.” Which, after having met Laura Landon in person, works for me, but would otherwise have been rather cringe worthy. I also cringed at Nellie’s lack of self worth and self esteem, as well as the use of childbirth to bring the couple closer. I read Historical Romance to escape and having pregnancy and birth such a large part of the story is a huge turn-off for me. But, with City Mouse/Country Mouse being such a familiar story, it isn’t any wonder that the reader is rooting for Nellie and Hugh to have their happily ever after.
I also liked that this book was set after the Crimean War and addressed the PTSD, lethargy, and feelings of uselessness of soldiers returning home from war. This is an important issue and I like that it is cropping up more and more in Romance novels.
In general, I liked this book and can recommend it as a rather clean novella and a fun way to pass a few hours. Just be aware that the language is rather old school and the subject matter may have some emotional triggers. Regardless, I look forward to the next story in the series!
August 28, 2017
I received a copy of this title from the publisher for an honest review. I would rate this book 3 1/3 stars which rounds down to 3. Hugh Wythers was one of four soliders that undertook difficult and dangerous missions during the Crimean War and let people believe they were traitors to help increase the success of said missions. After seeing the horrors of war, Hugh has decided to live his life to the fullest; fed up with his behavior, Hugh's father decides to cut off his funds and force him to live off the proceeds of a successful estate. Hating time spent in the country, Hugh plans to find a wealthy heiress who can fund his current lifestyle. After losing his second heiress, Hugh gets fall down drunk at a ball and lands near Lady Annaliese Lyman (Nellie). Nellie is the oldest of six sisters and unmarried despite her age; she's been running her father's estate since her mother's death. Having given up on marriage due to her lack of beauty, Nellie believes herself to be content with her life. Although Hugh insults her when he describes her as plain, Nellie see's his situation as a god send when she overhears her younger sister's family will be moving since Nellie is running the estate and there aren't other opportunities in the area for a land stewart. Nellie approaches Hugh and offers her skills as an estate manager, but he insists that they marry first. What follows is a sweet romance between two characters who slowly come to realize that Nellie is exactly what Hugh has been looking for. The main thing that lowered my score is the lack of in depth character development due to the length of the title. Anyone looking for a book to fill a few hours, should look no further than this book.
March 20, 2021
Fear will steal your future
Nellie is plain and the oldest of her sisters never thought to wed or have children! Hugh is 32 and has no plans to settle down since returning from the war! Hugh is given an ultimatum from his father gets sloppy drunk and literally falls at her feet! Hugh calls her plain and kisses her senseless!
High apologized and explains his dilemma. Nellie thinks on it and devised away to meet both their needs! Early on Hugh changes and Nellie is too fearful of being hurt to read the 18 letters he sends!
Nellie sisters intervene and gives Hugh a reason to see his new bride but things are definitely not what he expected... Nellie is keeping secrets!
Is there hope for them? Will Nellie ever let Hugh in...can there be a HEA? Love this series!
Nellie is plain and the oldest of her sisters never thought to wed or have children! Hugh is 32 and has no plans to settle down since returning from the war! Hugh is given an ultimatum from his father gets sloppy drunk and literally falls at her feet! Hugh calls her plain and kisses her senseless!
High apologized and explains his dilemma. Nellie thinks on it and devised away to meet both their needs! Early on Hugh changes and Nellie is too fearful of being hurt to read the 18 letters he sends!
Nellie sisters intervene and gives Hugh a reason to see his new bride but things are definitely not what he expected... Nellie is keeping secrets!
Is there hope for them? Will Nellie ever let Hugh in...can there be a HEA? Love this series!
August 23, 2017
Hugh Wythers is a second son so thinks he has no responsibility and since returning from the Crimea War he just lives each day to the most he can. Lady Annalise Lyman has a bunch of younger sisters she has seen through their debutante years and into marriage. Now she is working on the last one. When she is done she can return to the country. Hugh has been given the thriving estate of Red Oak and he has to make it his living from now on. He hates the country. Annalise comes to him with a pact that she would take care of his estate and he can live in town. He jumps at the prospect of getting what he wants. Is it really what he wants?
January 24, 2018
A most enticing and enjoyable book, Hugh and Nellie’s story is a tender loving one, they made foolish promises they thought they could have kept. Although Nellie tried her best to keep such promises, she was doomed to fail, she had no experience with that emotion called Love of the heart and that it respects no one. Hugh wanted to continue to do what he does best and Nellie just wanted to secure herself from being hurt, but love had a better solution. The storyline is great with equally awesome characters, that helped build this tale into an amazing and entertaining one, Laura Landon has done it again great job.
September 6, 2017
In every way that The Broken Duke was exceptional and unique, Hugh was... not. Honestly, the text felt more like a first draft or an outline. Something that could've been turned into a decent enough novel with the write editing team. Instead, points were repeated (sometimes in the same paragraph), characters names changed, and the entire book just felt very superficial.
Not the best effort I've read recently...
Not the best effort I've read recently...
October 1, 2017
I enjoyed this book. I'm not a big fan of historical romance but I read it occasionally. I loved Nellie from the beginning. Hugh on the other seem like a spoiled rich brat that was still expecting daddy to support him. I mean come on he was 32. Anyways I feel in love with Hugh throughout the book. Overall a good read.
December 29, 2017
Another hit!
Ms Landon is so full of stories. It's hard to find an author who continues to entertain you over and over.
But what is a "gaming hell"? I am pretty sure that should be "hall", the proofers have missed, way too many times.
I can't wait for the next book that I am pretty sure is a Scottish bride for Jeb.
Ms Landon is so full of stories. It's hard to find an author who continues to entertain you over and over.
But what is a "gaming hell"? I am pretty sure that should be "hall", the proofers have missed, way too many times.
I can't wait for the next book that I am pretty sure is a Scottish bride for Jeb.
June 3, 2018
I received a copy from NetGalley for an honest review. I really enjoyed this story of Hugh, the confirmed bachelor who dislikes country life. The fact that he agrees to let a woman manage his estate places an interesting twist to the story, considering how in those days, women were not considered intelligent enough to handle finances. It was overall a very sweet story.
March 3, 2019
Hugh
Can't believe it's 2:15 in the morning. After reading Ford's story I couldn't wait to read Hugh's. I absolutely loved it. I loved Nellie. They were perfect for each other. Ms Landon never fails to draw me in with her stories. I just finished reading the Jewels books and wrote for the second time. Her books are so so good.
Can't believe it's 2:15 in the morning. After reading Ford's story I couldn't wait to read Hugh's. I absolutely loved it. I loved Nellie. They were perfect for each other. Ms Landon never fails to draw me in with her stories. I just finished reading the Jewels books and wrote for the second time. Her books are so so good.
May 2, 2019
Hugh and Nellie
Thought they could live apart but discovered their loneliness without the other. Hugh learned that London was not all it was cracked up to be without Nellie in his life to make it complete. He finally chose to live and work on his estate with his wife and son Edward. Then he was truly happy.
Thought they could live apart but discovered their loneliness without the other. Hugh learned that London was not all it was cracked up to be without Nellie in his life to make it complete. He finally chose to live and work on his estate with his wife and son Edward. Then he was truly happy.
September 19, 2017
I just love reading a Laura Landon book. This series is so enjoyable with awesome characters, and each story so different from the last. I'm never disappointed with this author's writing, and I highly recommend reading Hugh & Nellie's HEA.
November 19, 2017
Review is based on a NetGalley ARC.
The story is sweet, but loses its momentum towards the end.
I liked the business proposition that leads to the story of the MCs but towards the end of the book a lot of inconsistencies with the time the story is set in occurred.
The story is sweet, but loses its momentum towards the end.
I liked the business proposition that leads to the story of the MCs but towards the end of the book a lot of inconsistencies with the time the story is set in occurred.
March 16, 2018
This lady know how to write a sweet romance, that I promise will hold your interest from start to finish. All without graphic sex or bad language. I always said a talented writer needs neither one.
Thanks Laura.
Thanks Laura.
March 21, 2018
Unknown Love
Can you tell when love hits you or do you have to be smacked in the face with it? This is a very good story! It's kind of predictable, but the love story is so sweet it's worth the read.
Can you tell when love hits you or do you have to be smacked in the face with it? This is a very good story! It's kind of predictable, but the love story is so sweet it's worth the read.
September 20, 2017
super duper quick read + basic storyline but still pretty fun
June 22, 2018
3.5 stars.
November 30, 2018
Great story
Lovely storyline and fun to read. Laura Landon stories are creative and this series is no different. There is always a happy ever after.
Lovely storyline and fun to read. Laura Landon stories are creative and this series is no different. There is always a happy ever after.
August 16, 2020
While this is part of a series it works as a stand-alone. Totally predictable but I enjoyed it anyway.
April 18, 2021
A fun afternoon read.
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