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Lords of Honor #5
Courting Poppy Tidemore
Her name preceded her...
Lady Poppy Tidemore’s notorious family scandals assure her place in not-so-polite society. Of course, she didn’t help matters...with an infamous art lesson that left her name ruined. Now, Poppy’s only hope is to accept her sister’s invitation to live at the Paradise, the illustrious hotel owned by her brother-in-law. There she’ll be able to pursue her artistic studies without judgment.
Except someone else at the Paradise knows Poppy, someone who used to occupy her girlish dreams: Lord Tristan. Thankfully, Poppy's no longer that naïve little girl, moonstruck by the charming rogue. In fact, over the years, she and Tristan have become unlikely friends. So, there should be no problem living under the same roof...or at least, that’s what she keeps telling herself....
His reputation precluded him...
Scoundrel. Scapegrace. Soldier. That’s how he’s known...and not in that order. Tristan Poplar, now Baron Bolingbroke, has lost everything. Upon learning of his father’s dubious role in the disappearance of the rightful Maxwell heir he’s lost not only his title and wealth, but also his respectability. He’s determined to restore his honor at all costs. However, honor proves a tricky thing - as does self-restraint - the more time he spends with alluring Poppy Tidemore. His best course of action is to avoid her, but when Poppy presents Tristan with a legitimate offer he can’t refuse, both enter with clear heads and uninvolved hearts.
Except, the more time they spend together, their arrangement blossoms into something more. And when an unexpected opportunity comes along for Tristan to restore his name, he’ll have to decide which matters most: fighting for honor or fighting for Poppy’s love.
Lady Poppy Tidemore’s notorious family scandals assure her place in not-so-polite society. Of course, she didn’t help matters...with an infamous art lesson that left her name ruined. Now, Poppy’s only hope is to accept her sister’s invitation to live at the Paradise, the illustrious hotel owned by her brother-in-law. There she’ll be able to pursue her artistic studies without judgment.
Except someone else at the Paradise knows Poppy, someone who used to occupy her girlish dreams: Lord Tristan. Thankfully, Poppy's no longer that naïve little girl, moonstruck by the charming rogue. In fact, over the years, she and Tristan have become unlikely friends. So, there should be no problem living under the same roof...or at least, that’s what she keeps telling herself....
His reputation precluded him...
Scoundrel. Scapegrace. Soldier. That’s how he’s known...and not in that order. Tristan Poplar, now Baron Bolingbroke, has lost everything. Upon learning of his father’s dubious role in the disappearance of the rightful Maxwell heir he’s lost not only his title and wealth, but also his respectability. He’s determined to restore his honor at all costs. However, honor proves a tricky thing - as does self-restraint - the more time he spends with alluring Poppy Tidemore. His best course of action is to avoid her, but when Poppy presents Tristan with a legitimate offer he can’t refuse, both enter with clear heads and uninvolved hearts.
Except, the more time they spend together, their arrangement blossoms into something more. And when an unexpected opportunity comes along for Tristan to restore his name, he’ll have to decide which matters most: fighting for honor or fighting for Poppy’s love.
317 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 22, 2019
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About the author
Christi Caldwell
137 books2,560 followersUSA TODAY Bestselling author CHRISTI CALDWELL blames Judith McNaught's "Whitney, My Love!" for luring her into the world of historical romance. While sitting in her graduate school apartment at the University of Connecticut, Christi decided to set aside her notes and pick up her laptop to try her hand at romance. She believes the most perfect heroes and heroines have imperfections, and she rather enjoys torturing them before crafting them a well deserved happily ever after!
Christi makes her home in Charlotte, North Carolina where she spends her time writing her own enchanting historical romances, and baking surprisingly good cakes (almost 2 years in lockdown will do that) with her courageous son and twin daughters, each who with their daily antics provides limitless source material.
Christi makes her home in Charlotte, North Carolina where she spends her time writing her own enchanting historical romances, and baking surprisingly good cakes (almost 2 years in lockdown will do that) with her courageous son and twin daughters, each who with their daily antics provides limitless source material.
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May 4, 2019
3.5/5 Stars.
An extra 0.5 stars for the heroine who has been my fav since this family was introduced.
Poppy Tidemore first meets Tristan Poplar, the Earl of Maxwell years ago when she was still relatively young, and instantly falls for his charm and his love for dogs. Of course at that time, she's so young that he sees her as the young, bubbly sibling of his best friend's wife. The seeds for this romance were sowed way back in Prudence Tidemore's book.
Six or seven years later, Poppy is all grown up, and all alone on the marraige mart with no offers and no suitors. By this time Tristan and her have been friends, but she's always had a tendre for him that he perhaps has been ignoring. Because you know, the whole, best friend's wife's sister and all that honor business. Poppy, on a whim, one day proposes a Marraige Pact to Tristan. And they come to an agreement, that he mostly treated with amusement, that if she doesn't find anyone to marry by a certain age they'll marry each other. Of course, you know where this is going.
Suddenly, it's proven that Tristan's mother and father schemed to have him named at the Earl of Maxwell, while hiding and lying about the real Earl. Once this is brought out into the open, Tristan looses his title, his money and basically every single thing that he believed defined him. In short, he was dealing with a pure loss of identity and his place the world. For a change, I actually am okay with how CC dealt with the angst/issues of this hero.
To help deal with the ramifications of his loss of title and etc, Poopy suggests they marry sooner than the pact decided. Of course, she seems to have hidden motives that he doesn't realize at the time and somehow manages to convince Tristan to agree. Of course, by this time Tristan had started to accept and not shirk his feelings towards Poppy. This lead to a marraige of convenience. Something that CC has never done well before, except in this book.
They didn't behave like boors towards each other or have drama for the sake of drama. I liked the way they struggled with the changing feelings and I loved how it came to a conclusion. I particularly loved that Poppy owned up to the fact that she had always secretly hoped this marraige would become more, as she'd always loved Tristan. But she didn't scream, shout and throw a fit when she didn't get that dream. She understood that this wasn't a part of their deal, and it would be wrong to hold him responsible for something he never knew.
While, I get the whole honor before anything storyline that Tristan had going, I'm not particularly fond of it. Perhaps that's why I didn't give it a higher rating.
Overall a fun, enjoyable read with enough feels to get you hooked!
An extra 0.5 stars for the heroine who has been my fav since this family was introduced.
Poppy Tidemore first meets Tristan Poplar, the Earl of Maxwell years ago when she was still relatively young, and instantly falls for his charm and his love for dogs. Of course at that time, she's so young that he sees her as the young, bubbly sibling of his best friend's wife. The seeds for this romance were sowed way back in Prudence Tidemore's book.
Six or seven years later, Poppy is all grown up, and all alone on the marraige mart with no offers and no suitors. By this time Tristan and her have been friends, but she's always had a tendre for him that he perhaps has been ignoring. Because you know, the whole, best friend's wife's sister and all that honor business. Poppy, on a whim, one day proposes a Marraige Pact to Tristan. And they come to an agreement, that he mostly treated with amusement, that if she doesn't find anyone to marry by a certain age they'll marry each other. Of course, you know where this is going.
Suddenly, it's proven that Tristan's mother and father schemed to have him named at the Earl of Maxwell, while hiding and lying about the real Earl. Once this is brought out into the open, Tristan looses his title, his money and basically every single thing that he believed defined him. In short, he was dealing with a pure loss of identity and his place the world. For a change, I actually am okay with how CC dealt with the angst/issues of this hero.
To help deal with the ramifications of his loss of title and etc, Poopy suggests they marry sooner than the pact decided. Of course, she seems to have hidden motives that he doesn't realize at the time and somehow manages to convince Tristan to agree. Of course, by this time Tristan had started to accept and not shirk his feelings towards Poppy. This lead to a marraige of convenience. Something that CC has never done well before, except in this book.
They didn't behave like boors towards each other or have drama for the sake of drama. I liked the way they struggled with the changing feelings and I loved how it came to a conclusion. I particularly loved that Poppy owned up to the fact that she had always secretly hoped this marraige would become more, as she'd always loved Tristan. But she didn't scream, shout and throw a fit when she didn't get that dream. She understood that this wasn't a part of their deal, and it would be wrong to hold him responsible for something he never knew.
While, I get the whole honor before anything storyline that Tristan had going, I'm not particularly fond of it. Perhaps that's why I didn't give it a higher rating.
Overall a fun, enjoyable read with enough feels to get you hooked!
March 31, 2019
Worth the wait!
Readers of Christi Caldwell have been waiting for the day that Poppy Tidemore got her HEA and she finally was grown enough to handle one Tristan Poplar! Catching a glimpse into the lives of all the Tidemores and their growing families was such a treat! I love that Poppy was the same spirited girl we met but older and more mature. I love that Tristan was the man who was worthy of loving her and I hope we see more of them in future stories. Thank you Christi Caldwell for making Tristan and Poppy’s story as wonderful has I hoped it would be!
Readers of Christi Caldwell have been waiting for the day that Poppy Tidemore got her HEA and she finally was grown enough to handle one Tristan Poplar! Catching a glimpse into the lives of all the Tidemores and their growing families was such a treat! I love that Poppy was the same spirited girl we met but older and more mature. I love that Tristan was the man who was worthy of loving her and I hope we see more of them in future stories. Thank you Christi Caldwell for making Tristan and Poppy’s story as wonderful has I hoped it would be!
April 29, 2019
I've never cared before but now I do. Why is there no epilogue?!?! A look into Poppy's art education in France, her marriage with Tristan, and possibly a child?
April 1, 2019
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
💋💋
Poppy has been a character in many books, from her life as a child ,when we first meet her and she meets Tristan ,to present day and her life as an independent sassy adult.
She’s such a character, that the whole of Christi’s community has been begging for her story.
To join her finally with Tristan was a perfect dream , one I wholeheartedly applaud , this book was wonderful to read.
In parts amusing, in others emotionally traumatic, this was one book that will stay in my memory and be read repeatedly.
The two were made to be together no matter their troubles or trials , even though at times I wasn’t sure exactly how this was going to end , I never doubted Christi’s ability to give us a HEA .
Additionally,It was so nice to see the rest of the Tidemore’s and their families, dogs and children included.
I can’t wait for more .
💋💋
Poppy has been a character in many books, from her life as a child ,when we first meet her and she meets Tristan ,to present day and her life as an independent sassy adult.
She’s such a character, that the whole of Christi’s community has been begging for her story.
To join her finally with Tristan was a perfect dream , one I wholeheartedly applaud , this book was wonderful to read.
In parts amusing, in others emotionally traumatic, this was one book that will stay in my memory and be read repeatedly.
The two were made to be together no matter their troubles or trials , even though at times I wasn’t sure exactly how this was going to end , I never doubted Christi’s ability to give us a HEA .
Additionally,It was so nice to see the rest of the Tidemore’s and their families, dogs and children included.
I can’t wait for more .
May 11, 2019
Took me 2 days to read this, just couldn't get into it. Good story. 3.5☆
April 7, 2019
Tristan and Poppy
These two have belonged together for so long— how refreshing to finally read their story. Friends to lovers is the most fitting trope for this story. An easy friendship (crush) from Poppy’s childhood with her brother-in-law’s best friend morphs quite unexpectedly for him into a forever love.
I’m so curious to see what happens with all of these new characters Christi Caldwell had introduced into the mix. There seems to be a plethora of story/series ideas percolating beneath the surface. I can’t wait.
These two have belonged together for so long— how refreshing to finally read their story. Friends to lovers is the most fitting trope for this story. An easy friendship (crush) from Poppy’s childhood with her brother-in-law’s best friend morphs quite unexpectedly for him into a forever love.
I’m so curious to see what happens with all of these new characters Christi Caldwell had introduced into the mix. There seems to be a plethora of story/series ideas percolating beneath the surface. I can’t wait.
April 1, 2019
Just when I think Christi Caldwell cannot outdo her previous story in pops a whirlwind known as Poppy Tidemore and Ms. Caldwell proves me wrong.
Poppy Tidemore, the last single sibling of the notorious Tidemores. Poppy Tidemore – energetic, forthright, make your head spin Poppy Tidemore.
Tristan Poplar, Baron Bolingbroke, has his own scandal that just may rival that of the TIdemores. When things come to light Tristan loses everything he holds dear.
Family and friends work to help the two with their respective dilemmas but it may be their outrageous arrangement that helps them most of all.
Courting Poppy Tidemore had me laughing, crying, and staying up way past my bedtime to finish. Definitely one of Ms. Caldwell’s finest stories to date.
Poppy Tidemore, the last single sibling of the notorious Tidemores. Poppy Tidemore – energetic, forthright, make your head spin Poppy Tidemore.
Tristan Poplar, Baron Bolingbroke, has his own scandal that just may rival that of the TIdemores. When things come to light Tristan loses everything he holds dear.
Family and friends work to help the two with their respective dilemmas but it may be their outrageous arrangement that helps them most of all.
Courting Poppy Tidemore had me laughing, crying, and staying up way past my bedtime to finish. Definitely one of Ms. Caldwell’s finest stories to date.
August 2, 2019
Pffff finally I have reached my weekend goal, I have read the three released books I wanted plus the unsuspected one I found back in my kindle shelves.
Actually I have only read very few Mrs Christi Caldwell work, but each read has brought its cheer of excitement, fun and heartache.
I have read none of the previous books in this series so everybody was new to me, but I took time to read the three extra bonus scenes which introduced Poppy and Tristan to me.
There is no secret to say they are incredible characters, honorable and loyal to the fault. Over time they came to share a strong friendship, and probably something more as it lets them free to share their deeper feelings and emotions together when they can’t tell them to the others.
They have flaws, and the one which can torn them apart is their pride. They accept who the other is, but they also must do things their way.
Tristan wants to restore his name’s honor but what is honor when it is lived alone. Has it enough value to have to cost the love of his life.
And Poppy who lives through her art, can’t she face to see it judged, or does she prefer to play it safe and hide in the edges, never exploring her capacities.
The 2/3 of their journey was light despite their scandals issues, it was how their unusual relationship evolved to a friendship to a marriage of convenience. But the last part had me on edge, arching for Poppy, hooraying when she decided to reach her dream, applauding because she stood for her even when arching and cheering as the last scene unfold as a revised flashback.
I felt sad and sorry for Tristan too but he was the one who made the decision to estrange himself from his wife, but he won me back when he finally understood that when things have a cost, he must be certain of the price he was ready to pay for.
Was honor and pride more valuable than love.
A wonderful tale of finding the true meaning of love and its worth.
Actually I have only read very few Mrs Christi Caldwell work, but each read has brought its cheer of excitement, fun and heartache.
I have read none of the previous books in this series so everybody was new to me, but I took time to read the three extra bonus scenes which introduced Poppy and Tristan to me.
There is no secret to say they are incredible characters, honorable and loyal to the fault. Over time they came to share a strong friendship, and probably something more as it lets them free to share their deeper feelings and emotions together when they can’t tell them to the others.
They have flaws, and the one which can torn them apart is their pride. They accept who the other is, but they also must do things their way.
Tristan wants to restore his name’s honor but what is honor when it is lived alone. Has it enough value to have to cost the love of his life.
And Poppy who lives through her art, can’t she face to see it judged, or does she prefer to play it safe and hide in the edges, never exploring her capacities.
The 2/3 of their journey was light despite their scandals issues, it was how their unusual relationship evolved to a friendship to a marriage of convenience. But the last part had me on edge, arching for Poppy, hooraying when she decided to reach her dream, applauding because she stood for her even when arching and cheering as the last scene unfold as a revised flashback.
I felt sad and sorry for Tristan too but he was the one who made the decision to estrange himself from his wife, but he won me back when he finally understood that when things have a cost, he must be certain of the price he was ready to pay for.
Was honor and pride more valuable than love.
A wonderful tale of finding the true meaning of love and its worth.
May 7, 2019
I have to be honest and say that I'm sad Poppy's book is here because I'm not ready to say goodbye to this family. The Tidmore family has been a part of my life for over 4 years and I have loved them to pieces and now that Poppy's story is here we must say goodbye to this amazing family. It was a bittersweet moment opening this book, but Christi provided the perfect sendoff for this remarkable family.
Poppy and Tristian's story was everything I hoped it would be. They have spent years together, first as an unrequited crush on Poppy's part, to good friends and finally lover, but with any Caldwell book, the path to happiness is rarely easy.
Poppy and Tristian pairing start out as a path to convenience, though it's quite clear that they both have feelings they refuse to acknowledge or talk about. Of course with them, both lying to themselves and to each other allows for a poor choice to be made. This endangers their blossoming relationship and may end it before it even begins.
Tristian and Poppy will find themselves at a crossroad and both will need to swallow their pride and sacrifices will need to be made in order for their marriage to survive.
The best part of the book was the whole Tidemore family showed up and we got glimpses into their lives and really how much love and devotion they have for each other. While I must say goodbye to this one family it won't be the last chapter, as I can reread their story for years to come.
Poppy and Tristian's story was everything I hoped it would be. They have spent years together, first as an unrequited crush on Poppy's part, to good friends and finally lover, but with any Caldwell book, the path to happiness is rarely easy.
Poppy and Tristian pairing start out as a path to convenience, though it's quite clear that they both have feelings they refuse to acknowledge or talk about. Of course with them, both lying to themselves and to each other allows for a poor choice to be made. This endangers their blossoming relationship and may end it before it even begins.
Tristian and Poppy will find themselves at a crossroad and both will need to swallow their pride and sacrifices will need to be made in order for their marriage to survive.
The best part of the book was the whole Tidemore family showed up and we got glimpses into their lives and really how much love and devotion they have for each other. While I must say goodbye to this one family it won't be the last chapter, as I can reread their story for years to come.
April 1, 2019
Being in love isn't easy! As soon as I finished the first chapter, I felt this was going to be a special story. Poppy and Tristan had been friends. Poppy fell in love with Tristan when only a child. As an adult, Tristan's entire life was blown apart. I don't want to spoil the story for you...but believe me, I cried a lot for him. Poppy came up with a wonderful proposition. But the road to a HEA is often fraught with sadness and tears...and this is true for Poppy and Tristan. Christi Caldwell knows these two characters so well...and she presented them to us in such a wonderful story. This one requires tissues. As I was driving to work this morning, with just a chapter left...I was shocked, disappointed, amazed when I heard the words THE END...I want so much more. There are so many things that need to be told about Tristan and Poppy...I have no doubt we'll meet them in another story from Ms. Caldwell...because she truly understands us!
March 30, 2019
It's a Wonderful Life Poppy & Tristan Style
We finally have Poppy's HEA and I for one couldn't be happier. For some reason this story reminds me of It's a Wonderful Life. Poppy has been infatuated with Tristan since she was a young girl. After being forced together during dueling scandals, Poppy and Tristan come to a marriage pact, marrying for all the logical reasons and denying their own feelings. Poppy is an eternal optimist, innocent and brave and devious all at once. Tristan is ever honorable and ever loyal, almost to his own detriment. I thought the way Christi Caldwell showed the evolution of their relationship from annoying little sister, to friends, to lovers and married couple very realistic. I loved how they both pushed and eventually supported one another. Tristan and Poppy Poplar, I'll love you til the day I die. Lol.
Bookstagram: @hopeless.book.romantic
We finally have Poppy's HEA and I for one couldn't be happier. For some reason this story reminds me of It's a Wonderful Life. Poppy has been infatuated with Tristan since she was a young girl. After being forced together during dueling scandals, Poppy and Tristan come to a marriage pact, marrying for all the logical reasons and denying their own feelings. Poppy is an eternal optimist, innocent and brave and devious all at once. Tristan is ever honorable and ever loyal, almost to his own detriment. I thought the way Christi Caldwell showed the evolution of their relationship from annoying little sister, to friends, to lovers and married couple very realistic. I loved how they both pushed and eventually supported one another. Tristan and Poppy Poplar, I'll love you til the day I die. Lol.
Bookstagram: @hopeless.book.romantic
March 29, 2019
An emotional journey - worth every wait!!
Poppy and Tristan are quite well known to Christi Caldwell's readers, specially Poppy. Over the years we have almost seen her growing up in front of our eyes! And so, Poppy's book was a much anticipated one for me. But never had I imagined that Poppy's journey to womanhood would be so emotional, so enticing, so full of angst! This story will, on obe hand, make one laugh aloud, smile with affection for the girl who is so very unique, and the sweet relationship between her and Tristan, and at the same time will pull your heart strings and make you cry for all the injustice they have to face...the unexpected twists, the tension, and then again the love that was always there, as a stream flowing with strongest undercurrent, just hidden beneath the surface of friendship.
Many earlier characters appear in this story naturally, and it only adds to the natural flow of the story, strengthens the bond of family that is always so distinctly present in Christi's story. And then this book brings forward the other subtle tone where women in historical romance genre also come forward to do something on their own. It is like a tribute to those real women who had actually dared to break the convention.
This story is one that takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions. Though the characters have appeared in previous books, this book is complete in itself...one may or may no read the previous stories. Only be prepared to have your facial muscles and throat muscles exercised a lot...you are bound to laugh, and your throat is bound to get choked...
Poppy and Tristan are quite well known to Christi Caldwell's readers, specially Poppy. Over the years we have almost seen her growing up in front of our eyes! And so, Poppy's book was a much anticipated one for me. But never had I imagined that Poppy's journey to womanhood would be so emotional, so enticing, so full of angst! This story will, on obe hand, make one laugh aloud, smile with affection for the girl who is so very unique, and the sweet relationship between her and Tristan, and at the same time will pull your heart strings and make you cry for all the injustice they have to face...the unexpected twists, the tension, and then again the love that was always there, as a stream flowing with strongest undercurrent, just hidden beneath the surface of friendship.
Many earlier characters appear in this story naturally, and it only adds to the natural flow of the story, strengthens the bond of family that is always so distinctly present in Christi's story. And then this book brings forward the other subtle tone where women in historical romance genre also come forward to do something on their own. It is like a tribute to those real women who had actually dared to break the convention.
This story is one that takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions. Though the characters have appeared in previous books, this book is complete in itself...one may or may no read the previous stories. Only be prepared to have your facial muscles and throat muscles exercised a lot...you are bound to laugh, and your throat is bound to get choked...
March 29, 2019
I've been waiting for this story since reading my first Christi Caldwell book and it does not disappoint! Poppy and Tristan have a comfortable friendship but wish for more, and we get to watch as their relationship advances into love. Both have had scandals and are being judged unfairly by others. Both are reclaiming their identities. Both are trying to figure out how to make their relationship work. Luckily, they have enough love to overcome their problems. I would suggest reading the other Tidemore siblings' stories before this one so you really have a chance to fall in love with Poppy. Although this is not the story I expected, I truly loved every minute of it. And I really hope we get to revisit them as a couple, hopefully with Claire getting a book.
April 1, 2019
Courting Poppy Tidemore is book 5 in The Lords of Honor Series by Christi Caldwell. I really enjoyed this book. I like how Caldwell writes about complex characters that are relatable. Poppy is one of my favorite heroines. She has made appearances as a young girl in earlier books. Now she is all grown up and causing scandals wherever she goes. Tristan is the amazing hero in this love story. He also appears as a secondary character in a previous book. I liked his integrity and his honesty in the face of great personal loss. Can’t wait to read the next one.
April 5, 2019
Poppy💙Tristan
This author’s work is brilliant in the way she merges the past, present and future, both in her storylines and the amazing characters she creates. All her books can totally be enjoyed as stand-alones, but as the reader becomes an avid fan of Christi Caldwell, the world she builds upon only makes the draw and emotion that much more intense and real. Many readers have been anxiously awaiting Poppy’s story, but to new readers I must say they won’t regret the choice to select this one! A must read!
This author’s work is brilliant in the way she merges the past, present and future, both in her storylines and the amazing characters she creates. All her books can totally be enjoyed as stand-alones, but as the reader becomes an avid fan of Christi Caldwell, the world she builds upon only makes the draw and emotion that much more intense and real. Many readers have been anxiously awaiting Poppy’s story, but to new readers I must say they won’t regret the choice to select this one! A must read!
March 30, 2019
Finally, Poppy’s story!
While this can be a stand alone tale, knowing the rest of the Tidemore sisters makes it special. Poppy is the youngest and while all of her sisters created a scandal, Poppy’s is the biggest. Her hero has been Tristan, once a lord, but now a baron. His scandal is bigger than hers and not of his doing. But they have their marriage pact, and marry they do. Do you think Christi Caldwell will give us an easy HEA? Not this time. Christi manages to tear at your heartstrings with deep emotion. Keep on writing, Christi! We will keep reading!
While this can be a stand alone tale, knowing the rest of the Tidemore sisters makes it special. Poppy is the youngest and while all of her sisters created a scandal, Poppy’s is the biggest. Her hero has been Tristan, once a lord, but now a baron. His scandal is bigger than hers and not of his doing. But they have their marriage pact, and marry they do. Do you think Christi Caldwell will give us an easy HEA? Not this time. Christi manages to tear at your heartstrings with deep emotion. Keep on writing, Christi! We will keep reading!
March 17, 2020
4.5 stars
April 16, 2019
Finally we have Poppy Tidemore’s HEA, well worth the wait in the last of the Lord of Honor series.
Poppy with her very independent nature, finds her love in Tristen Poplar, takes an author with great imagination to come up with that name to fit with Poppy.
As a reader I have read so many of Ms Caldwell’s books mentioning Poppy, who I meant at a young age, always had an honest answer for all her sisters, and did not let me down in this her book, stayed true to herself.
Wonderful finish to a series but the end came so quick I can only imagine the author is ready with the next book, it was writing itself in her mind.
Stand alone
Highly recommend every book in this series, very well written. Take a bow Ms Caldwell
I bought this book in appreciation of the authors work
Poppy with her very independent nature, finds her love in Tristen Poplar, takes an author with great imagination to come up with that name to fit with Poppy.
As a reader I have read so many of Ms Caldwell’s books mentioning Poppy, who I meant at a young age, always had an honest answer for all her sisters, and did not let me down in this her book, stayed true to herself.
Wonderful finish to a series but the end came so quick I can only imagine the author is ready with the next book, it was writing itself in her mind.
Stand alone
Highly recommend every book in this series, very well written. Take a bow Ms Caldwell
I bought this book in appreciation of the authors work
May 10, 2019
Poppy and Tristan's Story
I was expecting much better in this book.
One good sex scene is fine-- three was to much -- boring. I wish I did not buy it- not worth it. It ended abruptly and has no epilogue. Loose ends ... What happened with the new Lord Maxwell . Did Tristan pay his family's debt? I guess the book was rushed, Poor Poppy and Tristan -- you could have been a wonderful story but you get this book instead . The author usually does good books but there are a few that miss the mark.
I was expecting much better in this book.
One good sex scene is fine-- three was to much -- boring. I wish I did not buy it- not worth it. It ended abruptly and has no epilogue. Loose ends ... What happened with the new Lord Maxwell . Did Tristan pay his family's debt? I guess the book was rushed, Poor Poppy and Tristan -- you could have been a wonderful story but you get this book instead . The author usually does good books but there are a few that miss the mark.
November 24, 2020
Started strong with my favorite CC family but that lame, abrupt ending really pissed me off.
May 17, 2019
I was so happy & sad to hear that Poppy & Tristan's story was ready to read! Happy as I have read the whole series & loved all the siblings & their new spouses but sad knowing this is the final chapter in the Tidemore family saga.
Tristan has been stripped of his title of Earl of Maxwell, all the money & properties also & he is now Baron Bolingbroke with tremendous debt & his mother & two sisters to support. Tristan sends his family to the country & his best friend's wife, Prudence (Poppy's sister) has invited him to stay at The Paradise Hotel…En suite…Duration of Stay—Indefinite.
Caldwell, Christi. Courting Poppy Tidemore (Lords of Honor Book 5) . Kindle Edition. Tristan a place, to stay with no time limit, at another sister's hotel until he get back on his feet.
Following is her siblings footsteps, Poppy manages to be compromised - although innocent, the Ton does not see it that way & she is shipped off to live with her sister, Penelope & brother-in-law, Ryker in their newly acquired hotel they are renovating. They ask Poppy to re-decorate the hotel with her murals that should would paint, etc. & she is thrilled with the opportunity.
Tristan & Poppy run in to each & share old memories of growing up fishing, riding, etc. - she fell in love with him when she was just a girl but knowing nothing would ever come between them, she went on with her life but now meeting him again..........she feels those butterflies in her stomach. Tristan has always cared for her but could never take advantage of his friend's younger sister - but just rekindling their friendship has his desire kicking in again & now that he has lost everything. he must not be tempted as he has nothing to offer her.
The journey they take is a bumpy, romantic, forces them to look at their strengths & embrace them. Christi always gets me so involved with the lives of the characters in her books & I feel all the emotions - this was another one of those. It was so much fun to have all the Tidemore's together with their spouses to catch up on what had been going on in their lives since we last visited them.
I highly recommend this book & the whole series to anyone who loves romance, close family ties, emotional ups & downs & happily ever afters! I thinks the only negative I have that kept me from the 5 star rating is the lack of finality on Poppy & Tristan's story - was the take over by Northrop to claim the Maxwell title true/proven, how did they pay back the 55,000 pound debt or did Tristan have to go to debtor's prison - there was no finality in this & Tristan could have kept this in the courts for years while trying to find out the truth & the legality of the demand of the 55000 pounds - I just wished there would have been an epilogue as I don't understand how they could have gone off to enjoy their HEA with all the problems hanging over their heads.
Tristan has been stripped of his title of Earl of Maxwell, all the money & properties also & he is now Baron Bolingbroke with tremendous debt & his mother & two sisters to support. Tristan sends his family to the country & his best friend's wife, Prudence (Poppy's sister) has invited him to stay at The Paradise Hotel…En suite…Duration of Stay—Indefinite.
Caldwell, Christi. Courting Poppy Tidemore (Lords of Honor Book 5) . Kindle Edition. Tristan a place, to stay with no time limit, at another sister's hotel until he get back on his feet.
Following is her siblings footsteps, Poppy manages to be compromised - although innocent, the Ton does not see it that way & she is shipped off to live with her sister, Penelope & brother-in-law, Ryker in their newly acquired hotel they are renovating. They ask Poppy to re-decorate the hotel with her murals that should would paint, etc. & she is thrilled with the opportunity.
Tristan & Poppy run in to each & share old memories of growing up fishing, riding, etc. - she fell in love with him when she was just a girl but knowing nothing would ever come between them, she went on with her life but now meeting him again..........she feels those butterflies in her stomach. Tristan has always cared for her but could never take advantage of his friend's younger sister - but just rekindling their friendship has his desire kicking in again & now that he has lost everything. he must not be tempted as he has nothing to offer her.
The journey they take is a bumpy, romantic, forces them to look at their strengths & embrace them. Christi always gets me so involved with the lives of the characters in her books & I feel all the emotions - this was another one of those. It was so much fun to have all the Tidemore's together with their spouses to catch up on what had been going on in their lives since we last visited them.
I highly recommend this book & the whole series to anyone who loves romance, close family ties, emotional ups & downs & happily ever afters! I thinks the only negative I have that kept me from the 5 star rating is the lack of finality on Poppy & Tristan's story - was the take over by Northrop to claim the Maxwell title true/proven, how did they pay back the 55,000 pound debt or did Tristan have to go to debtor's prison - there was no finality in this & Tristan could have kept this in the courts for years while trying to find out the truth & the legality of the demand of the 55000 pounds - I just wished there would have been an epilogue as I don't understand how they could have gone off to enjoy their HEA with all the problems hanging over their heads.
April 18, 2020
finished at five am, was it worth the morning hours? Everyone was waiting for Poppy's story, the last to be ruined Tidemore. Must say I loved the white silk stockings. Long love for both h/h finally admitted; the story did not grab. It was more like car tires on a snowy road that kept swerving without grip. Obvious that Poppy could not have anyone but Tristan. His feeling were more like waves that came and went from the water's edge. Involvement of family insufficient and rather superficial. Tristan's erratic moods easily explained by cataclysmic reveal of sinful and foul actions of his parents, and seeming lack of shame. An obstacle of debased honor and debt can easily unhinge the mind of Tristan due to its enormity. I had the fantasy that the new earl was also an imposter from the foundling home and all would be rectified, but that was not to be. Facing the unbearable, Tristan, sotted and besotted accepted Poppy's marriage contract. We have been aware of the desire and comfort they provide one another. Poppy cannot fathom the shame of Tristan, and the unspoken condemnations of family and two last friends. He separates from Poppy following what he sees as his only path. A mistake in not taking Poppy into his confidence. But he leaves her with the question of why she is hiding her talents to be 'safe'. Three months of separation after a fortnight of marriage does not help. Now Poppy's talents are challenged by a mentor, seeing her talent and pushing her into the open, even to having her own exhibition. Tristan's late return to celebrate with her turns into an over the top angst, and he again leaves to Ireland after two nights and a day. Poppy has been selected to work with Houdon in Paris, seeing her marriage as put off into an indefinite future. But, of course, the lemonade spill and the conservatory tryst rewrite the marriage contract. And Poppy and Tristan have found what each of the other sister's have, a deep love, abiding passion, and true happiness. There should have been an epilogue in Paris. there should have been any epilogue for the hanging threads. that the curtain crashed on the story was unfair to readers.
this was a purchase because the libraries are still shuttered, and could not wait. there was a sense of something missing, in fact, large chunks of something missing: the intimacies between Tristan and Poppy were left like dried paints. And that brings up another sore spot. oviously Caldwell has no idea about techniques with brush, paint, and application. Somehow this missed the mark.
But again must humbly thank Caldwell for another escape from Trump/virus nightmare.
this was a purchase because the libraries are still shuttered, and could not wait. there was a sense of something missing, in fact, large chunks of something missing: the intimacies between Tristan and Poppy were left like dried paints. And that brings up another sore spot. oviously Caldwell has no idea about techniques with brush, paint, and application. Somehow this missed the mark.
But again must humbly thank Caldwell for another escape from Trump/virus nightmare.
May 10, 2019
I've found a good replacement for Julia Quinn as my most favourite historical fiction author. Almost.
This is a story about a man and his best friend's sister-in-law. Sounds confusing? It's pretty much the same as having the commonly-used concept of man and his best friend's sister, because that's the way the Tidemore family works. That, together with a marriage of convenience , this is a historical fiction with a concept that is far from original. But it is so well written with Caldwell's unique writing style! What I find different about hers as compared to other Regencies that I've read is that the plot is strong. More serious than I would have liked, but it was still acceptable. That said, it is because of the lack of humour that I may not easily pick up her books when in need of a fun read, unlike what I felt about Quinn's books before.
Furthermore, however much well written this was, I could not find myself connecting with Poppy and Tristan. Yes, both of them have relatable flaws and problems, but I found myself quite irritable by certain choices and actions that they went through with. A little like... involuntarily rolling my eyes internally by their personalities? More so Poppy than Tristan - I have to make that clear. Despite my negative views on them, it doesn't mean that Caldwell's characters aren't developed, and that makes her skills amazing. Their friendship, though, for two with an age gap of about ten years (or more, I forget), was heartwarming... but I still cannot shake off how strange the fact is.
All in all, a story with a rather original plot, albeit with a common concept, and whose main characters get a little on my nerves. I felt almost nothing for them. The only time I felt closest to any was when Tristan got the news of losing his title. His devastation, confusion and fear... all so fantastically written. The rest is unimpressionable. But the plot is everything.
This is a story about a man and his best friend's sister-in-law. Sounds confusing? It's pretty much the same as having the commonly-used concept of man and his best friend's sister, because that's the way the Tidemore family works. That, together with a marriage of convenience , this is a historical fiction with a concept that is far from original. But it is so well written with Caldwell's unique writing style! What I find different about hers as compared to other Regencies that I've read is that the plot is strong. More serious than I would have liked, but it was still acceptable. That said, it is because of the lack of humour that I may not easily pick up her books when in need of a fun read, unlike what I felt about Quinn's books before.
Furthermore, however much well written this was, I could not find myself connecting with Poppy and Tristan. Yes, both of them have relatable flaws and problems, but I found myself quite irritable by certain choices and actions that they went through with. A little like... involuntarily rolling my eyes internally by their personalities? More so Poppy than Tristan - I have to make that clear. Despite my negative views on them, it doesn't mean that Caldwell's characters aren't developed, and that makes her skills amazing. Their friendship, though, for two with an age gap of about ten years (or more, I forget), was heartwarming... but I still cannot shake off how strange the fact is.
All in all, a story with a rather original plot, albeit with a common concept, and whose main characters get a little on my nerves. I felt almost nothing for them. The only time I felt closest to any was when Tristan got the news of losing his title. His devastation, confusion and fear... all so fantastically written. The rest is unimpressionable. But the plot is everything.
April 4, 2019
If you have read any of the Tidemore series, then you would know that the Tidemore's always seems to be in the center of scandal! And now there was only Poppy left, there was a bet on the books that is wasn’t a matter of IF Poppy was going to be embroiled in a scandal, but when!
But we are getting ahead of ourselves because the beginning of this book doesn’t start out in a gentleman’s club! But over two years earlier in a quiet room at a ball, where Tristan Poplar, The Earl of Maxwell comes across a young woman crying, which is something he didn’t like! But it was even worse than he thought! As it was the host's sisters-in-law that was upset, Lady Poppy Tidemore.
But this was a side to Poppy that Tristan had never seen before! The vulnerability was clear on her face, as well as the defeat! This was not the Poppy that he chatted so well with! Determined to find out what was wrong, he nearly caused her to ruin herself! But by the end of that night, a pact was made that one of them had forgotten instantly! And the other thought it would never be needed.
But two and a half years later, everything had changed in their world, and the pact seems like the only solution!
This book is magnificent! Truly stunning! Poppy’s story was always going to be a tricky one for the author to write, as many of the readers have placed Poppy onto a pedestal, but Author Christi Caldwell has truly succeeded in all expectations of what this book would be (in my humble opinion) and has knocked it out of the park!
But we are getting ahead of ourselves because the beginning of this book doesn’t start out in a gentleman’s club! But over two years earlier in a quiet room at a ball, where Tristan Poplar, The Earl of Maxwell comes across a young woman crying, which is something he didn’t like! But it was even worse than he thought! As it was the host's sisters-in-law that was upset, Lady Poppy Tidemore.
But this was a side to Poppy that Tristan had never seen before! The vulnerability was clear on her face, as well as the defeat! This was not the Poppy that he chatted so well with! Determined to find out what was wrong, he nearly caused her to ruin herself! But by the end of that night, a pact was made that one of them had forgotten instantly! And the other thought it would never be needed.
But two and a half years later, everything had changed in their world, and the pact seems like the only solution!
This book is magnificent! Truly stunning! Poppy’s story was always going to be a tricky one for the author to write, as many of the readers have placed Poppy onto a pedestal, but Author Christi Caldwell has truly succeeded in all expectations of what this book would be (in my humble opinion) and has knocked it out of the park!
April 24, 2021
Terrific Read!
Courting Poppy Tidemore, book 5 of Christi Caldwell’s Lords of Honor series, was everything that I imagined and more. Poppy Tidemore was a young girl when she first met Tristan Poplar, the Earl of Maxwell. Six years later Poppy is embroiled in another Tidemore scandal. Tristan has always prided himself on his honor, but when a secret from his family’s past is brought to light, he is stripped of the Maxwell title and the wealth that goes with it. Brought together again at the Paradise Hotel, where they are both residing, Poppy and Tristan rekindle their friendship, when he finds her in his room, painting a mural, she designed specifically for him. He also realizes that Poppy is not a little girl anymore. When Poppy proposes they fulfill the marriage pact they made years ago, it’s a legitimate deal, that he can’t refuse. The both enter the arrangement with open minds, but their hearts want more. Will they be able to find it together, or will Tristan’s quest to restore honor to his name, drive them apart forever. I loved this story, and these characters. Poppy with her spirit, bold and artistic lover of art; and Tristan a rogue yes, but a true man of honor that has loved Poppy, even when he tried not to because of her age, and supported and believed in her artistic talent, even when she did not. This story is emotional and gritty, full of humor and heartbreak, but throughout is hope and a brief in dreams. The dreams for ourselves and for those we love most. An absolute must read!
Courting Poppy Tidemore, book 5 of Christi Caldwell’s Lords of Honor series, was everything that I imagined and more. Poppy Tidemore was a young girl when she first met Tristan Poplar, the Earl of Maxwell. Six years later Poppy is embroiled in another Tidemore scandal. Tristan has always prided himself on his honor, but when a secret from his family’s past is brought to light, he is stripped of the Maxwell title and the wealth that goes with it. Brought together again at the Paradise Hotel, where they are both residing, Poppy and Tristan rekindle their friendship, when he finds her in his room, painting a mural, she designed specifically for him. He also realizes that Poppy is not a little girl anymore. When Poppy proposes they fulfill the marriage pact they made years ago, it’s a legitimate deal, that he can’t refuse. The both enter the arrangement with open minds, but their hearts want more. Will they be able to find it together, or will Tristan’s quest to restore honor to his name, drive them apart forever. I loved this story, and these characters. Poppy with her spirit, bold and artistic lover of art; and Tristan a rogue yes, but a true man of honor that has loved Poppy, even when he tried not to because of her age, and supported and believed in her artistic talent, even when she did not. This story is emotional and gritty, full of humor and heartbreak, but throughout is hope and a brief in dreams. The dreams for ourselves and for those we love most. An absolute must read!
March 29, 2019
Quick light read
The first half was delightful but it started to drag on towards the second. But the chemistry between Tristian and Poppy was what made me read till the end. Christi Caldwell has created two loveable characters and created scenes between them nothing short of electrifying.
My only complaint was that I found it to have ended quite abruptly. I would have liked to see how Tristian sorted out his issues. Maybe an epilogue...
Also, Can I hope for Caleb and Claire to be a couple? And more from the New Earl of Maxwell.?
This complaint is more from a reader who has waited for years to read about Poppy and Tristian. Before I start my rant, I understand that Poppy had to grow up and learn to love Tristan as a man and not as an idol put on a pedestal. Though I liked the book, my wait for it created expectations which clearly were not met. I would have loved to read how a cheerful Tristan slowly grow to see Poppy as more than just a kid, how Tristian fell in love with Poppy rather than all these things happen off screen and we as readers get to read only the conclusion.
The first half was delightful but it started to drag on towards the second. But the chemistry between Tristian and Poppy was what made me read till the end. Christi Caldwell has created two loveable characters and created scenes between them nothing short of electrifying.
My only complaint was that I found it to have ended quite abruptly. I would have liked to see how Tristian sorted out his issues. Maybe an epilogue...
Also, Can I hope for Caleb and Claire to be a couple? And more from the New Earl of Maxwell.?
This complaint is more from a reader who has waited for years to read about Poppy and Tristian. Before I start my rant, I understand that Poppy had to grow up and learn to love Tristan as a man and not as an idol put on a pedestal. Though I liked the book, my wait for it created expectations which clearly were not met. I would have loved to read how a cheerful Tristan slowly grow to see Poppy as more than just a kid, how Tristian fell in love with Poppy rather than all these things happen off screen and we as readers get to read only the conclusion.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 1, 2019
The youngest Tidemore sister, Poppy, finally gets her story. After watching sister by sister being ruined and finding love it was Poppy's turn. And who would be a better suitor for her than the family friend Tristan Poplar, formerly Earl of Maxwell not reduced to the Baron of Bolingbroke after a scandal is uncovered about how his parents stole the Maxwell title.
While Poppy has always loved Tristan, he still sees her more as a girl and friend. When the 2 form a marriage of conveninece to help both of their scandals Poppy thought that would be enough but she needed more and her new husband was off the the army to try to regain some honor.
Christi Caldwell has an amazing way of writing characters with feeling and reading about this couple is at times both heartwarming and heartbreaking. While each suffers in their own way, they are able to bring out the best in each other if only they would be allowed to do so.
The laughter and tears in this book make the happily ever after all the more wonderful when it finally comes.
While Poppy has always loved Tristan, he still sees her more as a girl and friend. When the 2 form a marriage of conveninece to help both of their scandals Poppy thought that would be enough but she needed more and her new husband was off the the army to try to regain some honor.
Christi Caldwell has an amazing way of writing characters with feeling and reading about this couple is at times both heartwarming and heartbreaking. While each suffers in their own way, they are able to bring out the best in each other if only they would be allowed to do so.
The laughter and tears in this book make the happily ever after all the more wonderful when it finally comes.
April 5, 2019
Courting Poppy Tidemore by Christi Caldwell
Lords of Honor Series Book Five
Poppy Tidemore is the youngest and last of the Tidemore girls. Her three older sisters had all caused a scandal of some sort and her brother, Jonathan Sinclair...known as Sin...had lived his nickname until he was tamed by the girls' governess. Which of course, also caused a scandal. And now, Poppy has followed in that tradition...just in a less traditional way.
Tristan Poplar, Baron Bolingbroke's life has taken a bad turn. Very bad. Everything he'd thought he'd known of his life is shown false. He isn't even who he'd thought he was. And...he's lost everything and has to find a way to continue to care for his mother and two sisters who've yet to marry. He was known as a rogue...now he's known as something much worse.
The reader can first meet Tristan in; Captivated by a Lady's Charm, Lord of Honor Series Book Two, the story is about his best friend, Christian, and Poppy's sister Prudence.
**Sexual content
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Lords of Honor Series Book Five
Poppy Tidemore is the youngest and last of the Tidemore girls. Her three older sisters had all caused a scandal of some sort and her brother, Jonathan Sinclair...known as Sin...had lived his nickname until he was tamed by the girls' governess. Which of course, also caused a scandal. And now, Poppy has followed in that tradition...just in a less traditional way.
Tristan Poplar, Baron Bolingbroke's life has taken a bad turn. Very bad. Everything he'd thought he'd known of his life is shown false. He isn't even who he'd thought he was. And...he's lost everything and has to find a way to continue to care for his mother and two sisters who've yet to marry. He was known as a rogue...now he's known as something much worse.
The reader can first meet Tristan in; Captivated by a Lady's Charm, Lord of Honor Series Book Two, the story is about his best friend, Christian, and Poppy's sister Prudence.
**Sexual content
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June 16, 2020
Poppy and Tristan
Poppy Tidemore met Tristan Poplar when she was rescued from being run over by a horse in Hyde Park. Her sister was not-so-secretly in love with the other rider, Christian Villiers. Poppy was the youngest Tidemore girl, free-spirited, carefree, and honest without guile. Over the years Tristan and Poppy developed a close friendship. He was a scoundrel but she fell in love with him.
Tristan had also fought in the war alongside Christian and Derek, characters in previous books. His strong sense of honor was one of the things Poppy admired most. He suffered a tragic loss because of prior actions by his parents, loss with consequences that fell to him.
The characters in this book are wonderful, with a deep and honest relationship. It was beautiful watching Poppy grow into a woman. I like the way the characters’ thoughts are inserted at different times, especially during conversations. The book is about honor and choices and love.
I also listened to the audio book, narrated by Tim Campbell. His voices are clear and I enjoyed it.
Poppy Tidemore met Tristan Poplar when she was rescued from being run over by a horse in Hyde Park. Her sister was not-so-secretly in love with the other rider, Christian Villiers. Poppy was the youngest Tidemore girl, free-spirited, carefree, and honest without guile. Over the years Tristan and Poppy developed a close friendship. He was a scoundrel but she fell in love with him.
Tristan had also fought in the war alongside Christian and Derek, characters in previous books. His strong sense of honor was one of the things Poppy admired most. He suffered a tragic loss because of prior actions by his parents, loss with consequences that fell to him.
The characters in this book are wonderful, with a deep and honest relationship. It was beautiful watching Poppy grow into a woman. I like the way the characters’ thoughts are inserted at different times, especially during conversations. The book is about honor and choices and love.
I also listened to the audio book, narrated by Tim Campbell. His voices are clear and I enjoyed it.
March 29, 2019
This has been a story a long time in the making. Poppy is the last of the Tidemores to marry, we have had to wait until she has grown up a bit to read about her and her hero. As an avid follower of all Christi’s stories I held out hope that Tristan would be her hero and I certainly wasn’t disappointed. They met when Poppy was just a girl, where she held him in her heart always wishing he would see her as more than a sister. Now their scandals have brought them together at the newly opened Paradise Hotel. Tristan is trying to restore his fortunes and honor, Poppy is trying to find her place in the world. They each help each other find a place though not without a few bumps in the road. I loved this whole book even though it took my emotions on a rollercoaster. I cannot recommend this book enough.
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