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The Lords of London #1
The Most Eligible Lord in London
In this captivating new Regency trilogy, bestselling author Ella Quinn picks up where her beloved Worthingtons series left off, as three Lords of London discover true love at last...
Handsome, rakish, incorrigibly flirtatious—Fredrick, Lord Littleton, is notorious. Lady Adeline Wivenly is resolved to keep him at arm’s length during her first Season—until she overhears another woman’s plot to trick him into marriage. Even a rogue is undeserving of such deception, and Adeline feels obliged to warn him—only to find herself perilously attracted...
In the past, Littleton’s charm nearly got him leg-shackled to the wrong woman. Now he’s positive he’s found the right one, for Adeline is everything he wants and needs in a wife. Her sense of justice is so strong she agrees to help him despite her mistrust. But can the ton’s most elusive lord convince the lady he is finally serious about marriage—as long as she will be his bride?
Handsome, rakish, incorrigibly flirtatious—Fredrick, Lord Littleton, is notorious. Lady Adeline Wivenly is resolved to keep him at arm’s length during her first Season—until she overhears another woman’s plot to trick him into marriage. Even a rogue is undeserving of such deception, and Adeline feels obliged to warn him—only to find herself perilously attracted...
In the past, Littleton’s charm nearly got him leg-shackled to the wrong woman. Now he’s positive he’s found the right one, for Adeline is everything he wants and needs in a wife. Her sense of justice is so strong she agrees to help him despite her mistrust. But can the ton’s most elusive lord convince the lady he is finally serious about marriage—as long as she will be his bride?
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Ella Quinn
53 books2,529 followersUSA Today bestselling author Ella Quinn’s studies and other jobs have always been on the serious side (political science professor and lawyer). Reading historical romances, especially Regencies, were her escape. Eventually her love of historical novels led her to start writing them.
She is married to her wonderful husband of over thirty years. They have a son and two beautiful granddaughters, and a Great Dane named Lilibet. After living in the South Pacific, Central America, North Africa, England and Europe, she and her husband decided to make their dreams come true lived on sailboat for three years. After cruising the Caribbean and North America, she completed a transatlantic crossing from St. Martin to Southern Europe. She's currently living in Germany, happily writing while her husband is back at work, recovering from retirement.
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She is married to her wonderful husband of over thirty years. They have a son and two beautiful granddaughters, and a Great Dane named Lilibet. After living in the South Pacific, Central America, North Africa, England and Europe, she and her husband decided to make their dreams come true lived on sailboat for three years. After cruising the Caribbean and North America, she completed a transatlantic crossing from St. Martin to Southern Europe. She's currently living in Germany, happily writing while her husband is back at work, recovering from retirement.
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April 24, 2020
***3 STARS***
This was a DNF for me. I could barely make it through 20%. Why? Because the hero Fredrick/Frits was just too much....too sweet and too soft. Nothing roguish or rakish about him at all. I mean come on he tells his friend that he is being chaperoned by his mother for the Season because of the “scandal” he created the previous year. The scandal was yawn...absolutely nothing. And your mama is chaperoning you?
I read romance for the stories but I like a strong hero. That is just my preference. I realize that not all can be alphas and I will take a beta but not a pansy. Sorry to be so harsh but this is my pet peeve especially when you put that the hero is a rake/rogue in the synopsis.
The author writes well and I will try to read her again. This just was not my cup of tea.
This was an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This was a DNF for me. I could barely make it through 20%. Why? Because the hero Fredrick/Frits was just too much....too sweet and too soft. Nothing roguish or rakish about him at all. I mean come on he tells his friend that he is being chaperoned by his mother for the Season because of the “scandal” he created the previous year. The scandal was yawn...absolutely nothing. And your mama is chaperoning you?
I read romance for the stories but I like a strong hero. That is just my preference. I realize that not all can be alphas and I will take a beta but not a pansy. Sorry to be so harsh but this is my pet peeve especially when you put that the hero is a rake/rogue in the synopsis.
The author writes well and I will try to read her again. This just was not my cup of tea.
This was an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
February 16, 2022
The Most Eligible Lord in London by Ella Quinn
1st book in the Lords of London series. Historical romance.
Frederick returns to London to find a wife. He made a mistake in not knowing how to break off his last relationship so is a little hesitant in society social events. Lady Adeline has caught his attention though so he will be on his best behavior.
I found it a bit funny that she kept hearing about plans to trap him in a compromising position. So not everyone was against him. And the talk of the pigs had to be the most real conversation of the entire set.
Classic situations and formal language. A bit flirty in an old fashioned way. Enjoyable.
1st book in the Lords of London series. Historical romance.
Frederick returns to London to find a wife. He made a mistake in not knowing how to break off his last relationship so is a little hesitant in society social events. Lady Adeline has caught his attention though so he will be on his best behavior.
I found it a bit funny that she kept hearing about plans to trap him in a compromising position. So not everyone was against him. And the talk of the pigs had to be the most real conversation of the entire set.
Classic situations and formal language. A bit flirty in an old fashioned way. Enjoyable.
March 17, 2020
Series: The Lords of London #1
Publication Date: 3/31/20
Number of Pages: 320
When you have a very determined man, a hesitant, distrusting woman, and a viper intent on spoiling the works, you have all of the makings for a great read. I loved all of the characters. Both of the main characters were very charismatic, their families were loving and supporting – and there wasn’t a bit of navel-gazing angst. It doesn’t get much better than that. The story, of course, is well-plotted, well written and engrossing.
Frederick (Frits), Lord Littleton decided to be different than the Littleton males who came before him. They all put off marriage until they absolutely had to marry in order to fill their nurseries. Frits has decided he’s ready and he’s going to embrace love and marriage with open arms. Granted, he really screwed things up last season – he didn’t mean to – he just panicked. Now, it is a new season and he’s back to try again. Will society accept him back after what he did? Goodness, he surely hopes so. Especially after he sees a pair of soft gray eyes that glitter like silver. Oh my, he is totally smitten. Is the previous season already repeating itself before it has even begun?
Lady Adeline Wivenly has just arrived in London for her first season. London might prove to be exciting and interesting, but she’d far rather be in the country. She quickly makes four good friends – Lady Dorie Calthorp, Lady Augusta Vivers, Miss Featherton, and Miss Stern. The ladies all make pledges to protect each other throughout the season – especially from rogues. Adeline is especially wary because her brother was an infamous rake and she isn’t going to trust any man she even thought might be a rake. Especially that handsome, intriguing man she had just met – the one who broke her friend Dorie’s heart last season.
Everyone who knows Frits and Adeline knows they were made for each other. Frits knows they were made for each other. Adeline – no, she doesn’t think so. She doesn’t trust Frits as far as she can see him and he hurt her friend, so she’ll be polite because she has to be, but she’ll also be aloof and cool to him. And she is! But when she overhears another woman plotting to trap Frits into marriage, her sense of honor just won’t allow her to ignore it. She has to warn him.
I hope you’ll read and enjoy this story as much as I did. There is humor, intensity, romance, and a healthy dose of a large and lovable canine. The whole thing is just a fun read that will keep you flippin’ those pages as fast as you can.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own
Publication Date: 3/31/20
Number of Pages: 320
When you have a very determined man, a hesitant, distrusting woman, and a viper intent on spoiling the works, you have all of the makings for a great read. I loved all of the characters. Both of the main characters were very charismatic, their families were loving and supporting – and there wasn’t a bit of navel-gazing angst. It doesn’t get much better than that. The story, of course, is well-plotted, well written and engrossing.
Frederick (Frits), Lord Littleton decided to be different than the Littleton males who came before him. They all put off marriage until they absolutely had to marry in order to fill their nurseries. Frits has decided he’s ready and he’s going to embrace love and marriage with open arms. Granted, he really screwed things up last season – he didn’t mean to – he just panicked. Now, it is a new season and he’s back to try again. Will society accept him back after what he did? Goodness, he surely hopes so. Especially after he sees a pair of soft gray eyes that glitter like silver. Oh my, he is totally smitten. Is the previous season already repeating itself before it has even begun?
Lady Adeline Wivenly has just arrived in London for her first season. London might prove to be exciting and interesting, but she’d far rather be in the country. She quickly makes four good friends – Lady Dorie Calthorp, Lady Augusta Vivers, Miss Featherton, and Miss Stern. The ladies all make pledges to protect each other throughout the season – especially from rogues. Adeline is especially wary because her brother was an infamous rake and she isn’t going to trust any man she even thought might be a rake. Especially that handsome, intriguing man she had just met – the one who broke her friend Dorie’s heart last season.
Everyone who knows Frits and Adeline knows they were made for each other. Frits knows they were made for each other. Adeline – no, she doesn’t think so. She doesn’t trust Frits as far as she can see him and he hurt her friend, so she’ll be polite because she has to be, but she’ll also be aloof and cool to him. And she is! But when she overhears another woman plotting to trap Frits into marriage, her sense of honor just won’t allow her to ignore it. She has to warn him.
I hope you’ll read and enjoy this story as much as I did. There is humor, intensity, romance, and a healthy dose of a large and lovable canine. The whole thing is just a fun read that will keep you flippin’ those pages as fast as you can.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own
March 23, 2020
SORRY, NOT MY CUP OF HR TEA
I was so excited for this book when I got the ARC from Netgalley - however, it didn't take me long to be disillusioned by it. One problem after the other popped up and ruined the experience for me.
👎 WHAT I DISLIKED 👎
Plot: This was really more a matter of a lack of plot. I couldn't find the plot at all. The story moved in circles - it repeated itself, the same things happened over and over and over again. It got boring real fast.
Mid-story: Even though this was the first in a series I felt like I landed smack down in the middle of a story - it was so confusing!
Supporting characters: There were simply too many! I couldn't keep them straight... Maybe that also had something to do with the fact that I was so not into the story in the first place...
Main characters: Frits and Adeline were flat, boring non-entities that did nothing to salvage this story for me. Sorry, just not a fan. Of any of it.
ARC provided by the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
I was so excited for this book when I got the ARC from Netgalley - however, it didn't take me long to be disillusioned by it. One problem after the other popped up and ruined the experience for me.
👎 WHAT I DISLIKED 👎
Plot: This was really more a matter of a lack of plot. I couldn't find the plot at all. The story moved in circles - it repeated itself, the same things happened over and over and over again. It got boring real fast.
Mid-story: Even though this was the first in a series I felt like I landed smack down in the middle of a story - it was so confusing!
Supporting characters: There were simply too many! I couldn't keep them straight... Maybe that also had something to do with the fact that I was so not into the story in the first place...
Main characters: Frits and Adeline were flat, boring non-entities that did nothing to salvage this story for me. Sorry, just not a fan. Of any of it.
ARC provided by the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
September 3, 2020
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫✨ 3.75 stars
It was much too drawn out. Crispin got way too much time! I don’t even see the need for him at all. I did like that Adeline was more of the one with the bad home life because I feel like it is always the heroes.
I loved Adeline. She was sweet, loved animals. I really liked that she thought about all the things that she could do once not at home and married, I found it very realistic. I really liked that she wasn’t a spinster, because I hate when heroines are spinsters in historical romance, especially since it is unrealistic and a totally overused trope in the genre.
Frits was a pretty good hero, not my favorite since he was a little boring. I found Littleton, his last name, to be one of the worst made up nobility names ever. Maybe it would have been okay as a joke for a side character, but definitely not the hero. I also didn’t understand where the sudden intense interest in Adeline came from. I am all for insta love, but it felt more like insta convenience.
Overall, you should check this out if you like some Victorian historical romance!
It was much too drawn out. Crispin got way too much time! I don’t even see the need for him at all. I did like that Adeline was more of the one with the bad home life because I feel like it is always the heroes.
I loved Adeline. She was sweet, loved animals. I really liked that she thought about all the things that she could do once not at home and married, I found it very realistic. I really liked that she wasn’t a spinster, because I hate when heroines are spinsters in historical romance, especially since it is unrealistic and a totally overused trope in the genre.
Frits was a pretty good hero, not my favorite since he was a little boring. I found Littleton, his last name, to be one of the worst made up nobility names ever. Maybe it would have been okay as a joke for a side character, but definitely not the hero. I also didn’t understand where the sudden intense interest in Adeline came from. I am all for insta love, but it felt more like insta convenience.
Overall, you should check this out if you like some Victorian historical romance!
gave-it-a-shot
September 2, 2021Listen: I try. I don't like to give up on books without a damn good fight.
But I'm on chapter two and already there's a goddamned 'incase' just fucking out there and some of the clunkiest exposition prose I have ever read in my goddamned life.
I got things to do, okay.
But I'm on chapter two and already there's a goddamned 'incase' just fucking out there and some of the clunkiest exposition prose I have ever read in my goddamned life.
I got things to do, okay.
March 11, 2021
Lord Frederick “Fritz” Littleton is too friendly for his own good. Handsome, charming, and flirtatious, he accidently led a lady on and then fled when things became too serious. Now Fritz is back in London and hoping to secure the right match. Lady Adeline Wivenly isn’t completely sure what she wants in a husband, but she knows what she doesn’t want: a rake. But the more she gets to know Fritz, the less he seems like a rake and the more she enjoys his company.
This is the first book in The Lords of London series. Ella Quinn's characters exist in the same world, and this series seems to pick up right before the last Worthington book. (Adeline is friends with Lady Augusta Vivers, who is not yet married in this story).
This was a quick, easy read. I liked that the focus was on courtship in a ton environment. I haven't found many books like this lately, so it was a nice change. Fritz charges ahead too quickly, and Adeline is more cautious with her feelings...especially because she's not clear what happened between Fritz and her new friend the previous season. Because it was a low angst, low steam story, I do think the villain got WAY too much time (and more sex) than he deserved. But there was a surprising sub-story at the end that I found interesting and I appreciated the Author Note about it.
Tropes: Ton Courtship
Eggplant Rating: 1 (one scene at the end; the villain was getting more action)
This is the first book in The Lords of London series. Ella Quinn's characters exist in the same world, and this series seems to pick up right before the last Worthington book. (Adeline is friends with Lady Augusta Vivers, who is not yet married in this story).
This was a quick, easy read. I liked that the focus was on courtship in a ton environment. I haven't found many books like this lately, so it was a nice change. Fritz charges ahead too quickly, and Adeline is more cautious with her feelings...especially because she's not clear what happened between Fritz and her new friend the previous season. Because it was a low angst, low steam story, I do think the villain got WAY too much time (and more sex) than he deserved. But there was a surprising sub-story at the end that I found interesting and I appreciated the Author Note about it.
Tropes: Ton Courtship
Eggplant Rating: 1 (one scene at the end; the villain was getting more action)
February 19, 2020
This is a first read by this author and "The Most Eligible Lord in London" by Ella Quinn is a very enjoyable read. As a first time read, I thought her story was well-written and the characters were delightful. The start of the story was a bit slow but picked up its pace.
Lady Adeline Wivenly is waiting on her debut season where she plans to meet and fall in love. She has a passion for animals and the country and wants to marry and live away from the ton. Trying to rectify his mistakes from his last attendance at a seson, Lord Littleton, also know as Frits becomes attracted to the Lady Adeline. Unfortunately, due to his past mistake, one of her friends has deemed him as a rake and warns her off from any relationship with the Lord.
Frits uses all his whits to court Lady Adeline and pursues her when she tries to avoid him at all cost. Alas, they both find themselves agreeing to supper dances, outings, walking Max, and the more time with one another builds into love. This was a wonderful story that have lovely characters, laughs, meddling mommas and ends in a wonderful HEA.
Thank you Netgalley and Kensington Books for this ARC in exchange for my fair and honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.
4-Stars
Lady Adeline Wivenly is waiting on her debut season where she plans to meet and fall in love. She has a passion for animals and the country and wants to marry and live away from the ton. Trying to rectify his mistakes from his last attendance at a seson, Lord Littleton, also know as Frits becomes attracted to the Lady Adeline. Unfortunately, due to his past mistake, one of her friends has deemed him as a rake and warns her off from any relationship with the Lord.
Frits uses all his whits to court Lady Adeline and pursues her when she tries to avoid him at all cost. Alas, they both find themselves agreeing to supper dances, outings, walking Max, and the more time with one another builds into love. This was a wonderful story that have lovely characters, laughs, meddling mommas and ends in a wonderful HEA.
Thank you Netgalley and Kensington Books for this ARC in exchange for my fair and honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.
4-Stars
January 31, 2021
Frederick, Baron Littleton, Frits to his friends, is well known, wealthy, handsome, titled, and therefore touted as the catch of the season. He made a grievous error last season that nearly saw him wed to a woman he realized was totally wrong for him. This season he's trying again to find the right wife and thinks he's succeeded in Lady Adeline Wivenly. Too bad she is also friends with the lady he made an enemy of last season.
Lady Adeline Wivenly is determined to keep Frits at bay, despite the attraction she feels for him, out of a sense of loyalty to her friend. Frits is equally determined to show her he's no rake and that he's serious about wanting a wife, as long as it's her.
This was a bit boring for me to be honest. I can understand loyalty to one's friends of course, but I just found Adeline to be judgmental, naive, and rather ditzy. This story turned out to be an agonizingly slow burn and the amount of times Adeline questioned Frits' intentions had me questioning her intelligence. There were quite a few supporting characters as well and at times they were tough to keep straight. I never did find much plot; most of the narrative is bogged down in minutiae that did nothing to advance the story and moments of increased action and subplot that were added near the end just felt random and disjointed to me. I also never quite understood why Frits was so taken with Adeline and felt they were unevenly matched and rather flat for much of the book and this never really changed to me. Much of the book felt like added fluff for me, especially the chapters from the point of view of Adeline's other potential suitor. This is a simple plot that could've really worked as I don't think a ton of angst is needed to make a good book, but this one just wasn't really romantic to me and fell flat on the chemistry and steam. Overall, this just didn't work for me and was rather a slog to get through. I'm not sure if I'll continue the series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Blog link: https://mustreadalltheromance.blogspo...
Lady Adeline Wivenly is determined to keep Frits at bay, despite the attraction she feels for him, out of a sense of loyalty to her friend. Frits is equally determined to show her he's no rake and that he's serious about wanting a wife, as long as it's her.
This was a bit boring for me to be honest. I can understand loyalty to one's friends of course, but I just found Adeline to be judgmental, naive, and rather ditzy. This story turned out to be an agonizingly slow burn and the amount of times Adeline questioned Frits' intentions had me questioning her intelligence. There were quite a few supporting characters as well and at times they were tough to keep straight. I never did find much plot; most of the narrative is bogged down in minutiae that did nothing to advance the story and moments of increased action and subplot that were added near the end just felt random and disjointed to me. I also never quite understood why Frits was so taken with Adeline and felt they were unevenly matched and rather flat for much of the book and this never really changed to me. Much of the book felt like added fluff for me, especially the chapters from the point of view of Adeline's other potential suitor. This is a simple plot that could've really worked as I don't think a ton of angst is needed to make a good book, but this one just wasn't really romantic to me and fell flat on the chemistry and steam. Overall, this just didn't work for me and was rather a slog to get through. I'm not sure if I'll continue the series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Blog link: https://mustreadalltheromance.blogspo...
April 19, 2021
1: Frits (that's right, not fritz... Frits, like grits) is not a rake, even though this book tries hard to convince you of that. He's perfectly sweet and kind. Too perfect. Like, literally rescuing street children.
2: Why is Crispin even in this book at all? He’s unrealistically one dimensional and useless. We didn’t need any of the chapters that show his point of view at all. I’m sure he’s there to make Frits look good, but it only serves to make a Frits look unrealistically perfect.
3: this book goes ON AND ON. Pages and pages of a rehash of what was decided the chapter before. Adaline come to the conclusion that she is liking Frits despite her best efforts at least four times.
4: i’m not sure we needed to know the names and ranks of every supporting character in this novel.
5: also, I’m not sure we needed a play-by-play of an entire London season, complete with every conversation. So drawn out. Propose and move along already.
By the end of this novel I just wanted it to end. I didn’t care about any of the characters because they were all entirely boring human beings.
2: Why is Crispin even in this book at all? He’s unrealistically one dimensional and useless. We didn’t need any of the chapters that show his point of view at all. I’m sure he’s there to make Frits look good, but it only serves to make a Frits look unrealistically perfect.
3: this book goes ON AND ON. Pages and pages of a rehash of what was decided the chapter before. Adaline come to the conclusion that she is liking Frits despite her best efforts at least four times.
4: i’m not sure we needed to know the names and ranks of every supporting character in this novel.
5: also, I’m not sure we needed a play-by-play of an entire London season, complete with every conversation. So drawn out. Propose and move along already.
By the end of this novel I just wanted it to end. I didn’t care about any of the characters because they were all entirely boring human beings.
March 11, 2020
The Most Eligible Lord in London
The Lords of London Series #1
Ella Quinn
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Release date 03/31/2020
Publisher Kensington Zebra
Blurb :
Handsome, rakish, incorrigibly flirtatious—Fredrick, Lord Littleton, is notorious. Lady Adeline Wivenly is resolved to keep him at arm’s length during her first Season—until she overhears another woman’s plot to trick him into marriage. Even a rogue is undeserving of such deception, and Adeline feels obliged to warn him—only to find herself perilously attracted . . .
In the past, Littleton’s charm nearly got him leg-shackled to the wrong woman. Now he’s positive he’s found the right one, for Adeline is everything he wants and needs in a wife. Her sense of justice is so strong she agrees to help him despite her mistrust. But can the ton’s most elusive lord convince the lady he is finally serious about marriage—as long as she will be his bride?
My review :
Will he be able to win her trust before it is too late ...
This tale is a slow-burn romance as even if Frits recognizes from the beginning Adeline to be the right lady for him, he has his work cut out at his feet because of his previous year’s behavior.
He is a man easily smitten so when twice in a row he finds himself drawn to a debutante, it is obvious the previous season didn’t taught him much. But when he first was attracted to a diamond of the first water lady, here he finds his new objet of desire very beautiful when she is only pretty in the eyes of the others.
Up to him to show her he can be someone she can relate on and not the rake she came to believe he is.
Frits knows he acted badly when he left, the lady he had risen hope for a possible match between them, without a word of explanation. A very wrong move when now his new lady love is friend from said abandoned miss.
Why he will have to work twice as harder to prove Adeline he is more than the rake she supposed he is.
Adeline is very naive, instantly siding her friend when she forgets everyone is two sides of a coin. Why she chastises herself each time she enjoys her time with Frits. Each new encounter showing she has more in common with him than her other prospect, but as she has already labeled him as not suitable, she is also blind to every evidence her other suitor is far from perfect.
This is a tale of few actions as the author follows her characters from ballroom to daily calls, Park rides and visits at Gunther ...
In this retailing of the Haute ton’s day-to-day life with its schemings and intrigues, Mrs Ella Quinn takes her time establishing her many protagonists and their games with each others.
Why at time, I skipped some pages to go a bit faster in the plot as this book was a long wooing story even if the heroine was not aware of it, very naive of her.
3.75 rounded up to 4 stars.
I was granted an advance copy by the publisher Kensington. Here is my true and unbiased opinion.
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The Lords of London Series #1
Ella Quinn
https://www.facebook.com/EllaQuinnAut...
Release date 03/31/2020
Publisher Kensington Zebra
Blurb :
Handsome, rakish, incorrigibly flirtatious—Fredrick, Lord Littleton, is notorious. Lady Adeline Wivenly is resolved to keep him at arm’s length during her first Season—until she overhears another woman’s plot to trick him into marriage. Even a rogue is undeserving of such deception, and Adeline feels obliged to warn him—only to find herself perilously attracted . . .
In the past, Littleton’s charm nearly got him leg-shackled to the wrong woman. Now he’s positive he’s found the right one, for Adeline is everything he wants and needs in a wife. Her sense of justice is so strong she agrees to help him despite her mistrust. But can the ton’s most elusive lord convince the lady he is finally serious about marriage—as long as she will be his bride?
My review :
Will he be able to win her trust before it is too late ...
This tale is a slow-burn romance as even if Frits recognizes from the beginning Adeline to be the right lady for him, he has his work cut out at his feet because of his previous year’s behavior.
He is a man easily smitten so when twice in a row he finds himself drawn to a debutante, it is obvious the previous season didn’t taught him much. But when he first was attracted to a diamond of the first water lady, here he finds his new objet of desire very beautiful when she is only pretty in the eyes of the others.
Up to him to show her he can be someone she can relate on and not the rake she came to believe he is.
Frits knows he acted badly when he left, the lady he had risen hope for a possible match between them, without a word of explanation. A very wrong move when now his new lady love is friend from said abandoned miss.
Why he will have to work twice as harder to prove Adeline he is more than the rake she supposed he is.
Adeline is very naive, instantly siding her friend when she forgets everyone is two sides of a coin. Why she chastises herself each time she enjoys her time with Frits. Each new encounter showing she has more in common with him than her other prospect, but as she has already labeled him as not suitable, she is also blind to every evidence her other suitor is far from perfect.
This is a tale of few actions as the author follows her characters from ballroom to daily calls, Park rides and visits at Gunther ...
In this retailing of the Haute ton’s day-to-day life with its schemings and intrigues, Mrs Ella Quinn takes her time establishing her many protagonists and their games with each others.
Why at time, I skipped some pages to go a bit faster in the plot as this book was a long wooing story even if the heroine was not aware of it, very naive of her.
3.75 rounded up to 4 stars.
I was granted an advance copy by the publisher Kensington. Here is my true and unbiased opinion.
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March 7, 2023
This was a different sort of book. It reminded me of older Regencies with a lot more exploration of the slow courtship process and vignettes of everyday life. I’m not always into the slower pacing like this, but when I am, I found the style to be a nice palette cleanser. I feel I enjoyed this story more for its style and the whole “world” that Ella Quinn created more than the romantic leads themselves. I found the hero to be likable but the heroine, a little dull.
I’m checking out another by this author before I’m all in, but I’d recommend if you’re looking for
Something with a more traditional feel, gentler pace, and lower drama.
I’m checking out another by this author before I’m all in, but I’d recommend if you’re looking for
Something with a more traditional feel, gentler pace, and lower drama.
April 4, 2020
The Most Eligible Lord in London by Ella Quinn is the First book in The Lords of London Series. This is the story of Adeline Wivenly and Frederick 'Frits'.
Adeline is having her first season in London. Adeline ends up meeting some other women and they become fast friends vowing to keep watch on each other. Adeline is somewhat distrusting of rakes of the town because of her family. So when she feelings the need to warn Fredrick she is leery about helping him further. Fredrick family has a history of putting of the marriage mart and having children for as long as possible. Fredrick thinks to do thinks differently but had some fall out from last season. This season he trying again but this time he thinks Adeline might just be the women for him. I enjoyed reading how their story was going to play out. This is a good start to a series and I hope to read more from this author's writing!
Adeline is having her first season in London. Adeline ends up meeting some other women and they become fast friends vowing to keep watch on each other. Adeline is somewhat distrusting of rakes of the town because of her family. So when she feelings the need to warn Fredrick she is leery about helping him further. Fredrick family has a history of putting of the marriage mart and having children for as long as possible. Fredrick thinks to do thinks differently but had some fall out from last season. This season he trying again but this time he thinks Adeline might just be the women for him. I enjoyed reading how their story was going to play out. This is a good start to a series and I hope to read more from this author's writing!
February 7, 2022
Boring, descriptive and slow moving plot (even for a romance, calling it a plot is a stretch).
The heroine is 18 and feels about 12. The hero is two-dimensional and hardly a person. Their whole romance is a smidgen of liking and lust between two people that have a deadline for getting married and are basically filling out a questionnaire about shared interests.
Feels like a book from the early 2010s and a bad one at that.
The heroine is 18 and feels about 12. The hero is two-dimensional and hardly a person. Their whole romance is a smidgen of liking and lust between two people that have a deadline for getting married and are basically filling out a questionnaire about shared interests.
Feels like a book from the early 2010s and a bad one at that.
March 13, 2020
This book was well written, but the story was inconsistent and all over the place. The main story line read like a sixth graders text: who likes who, who is dating who, who hates who. It was very confusing. The heroine, based on a vague comment from an acquaintance, dubs the hero as a rake. That is the one consistent thing. Now, the heroine hears a plot by another deb to trap the hero. So she tries to help him, repeatedly. And she still refers to him as a rake. There is one part of this story where she is thinking about this one man, who she feels comfortable with. She compares him to the hero and still determines the hero a rake. Mean while, this man is only conporting himself with widows and matrons at all of the balls and parties. In fact, he is having affairs with them. But he isn't a rake. The hero, who tells her about his farm and preference for the country (like her), is a rake. So very contradictory. And there is an off shoot story about a mother and child former slave and how the overseer is looking for them. I guess this was the historical part of the story? The heroine then goes on to kill the overseer, write a statement fornthebmagistate and eats dinner, cool as you please. Who can kill a man, and then eat dinner? This woman is supposed to be a gentlewoman, who wouldn't hurt a flea, who has such a sensitive nature that she is protected by all of her male people. But she cold bloodily kills a man with no fainting, or crying, or revulsion over what she had done.
The story had grammatical errors, like 'plush figure's for 'lush figure' or 'march with her' instead of 'match with her'. The characters were two dimensional. The men and woman all scurried around discussing nothing more than who liked who and who should marry who. There was no story line and the was little in the way of history in this book. I would not recommend it. While I give all the credit in the world to writers who are put themselves out there, this story is not successful and the editor should have requested a re'write. No stars, no recommendation to purchase.
The story had grammatical errors, like 'plush figure's for 'lush figure' or 'march with her' instead of 'match with her'. The characters were two dimensional. The men and woman all scurried around discussing nothing more than who liked who and who should marry who. There was no story line and the was little in the way of history in this book. I would not recommend it. While I give all the credit in the world to writers who are put themselves out there, this story is not successful and the editor should have requested a re'write. No stars, no recommendation to purchase.
April 6, 2020
Lord Frederick LIttleton knows he made a mistake last season but he knew the girl he had courted wasn't the right match for him and he handled it poorly. Now he is back and is hoping to find a wife that suits him. When he meets Adeline he believe he has met the woman who is meant for him, however Adeline thinks he is a rake and tries her best to keep him at a distance. Frederick knows he has an uphill battle with Adeline and other suitors who also have interest in Adeline.
There is quite a bit more to this story that unfolds that was a bit of a surprise. I enjoyed this quite a bit, the chemistry is there from the very beginning. I liked Frederick quite a bit and it was fun reading how he tries to navigate the ruff road ahead of him.
There is quite a bit more to this story that unfolds that was a bit of a surprise. I enjoyed this quite a bit, the chemistry is there from the very beginning. I liked Frederick quite a bit and it was fun reading how he tries to navigate the ruff road ahead of him.
March 22, 2020
3 STARS ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️
This was quite the enjoyable historical romance reads my friends *whips out antique fan* I mean the characters were delightfully formal and this book was all about making you yearn for the slightest brush of hands or the daring kisses on ones palms or knuckles.
It was all very drawn out and “Lord do you mind” and “not at all my lady” very demur and dreamy and shoved with romantic carriage riding and going out for ices and appearing at ones door with a waiting or appointment card in ones name. *fans self flirtashiously*
I really enjoyed Lady Adelines and Lord Littleton’s story. Although she originally thought him to be a scandalous rake we soon find out that not all rumors are as they may seem...
That being said I wish the little romantic bits weren’t drawn out quite this long and that the story line had a bit more steam than dream but overall this was an adorable little historical romance with a very melty hot cover!!
**A huge thank you to Kensington Books for sending over an advanced copy of this book all thoughts and opinions are my own**
This was quite the enjoyable historical romance reads my friends *whips out antique fan* I mean the characters were delightfully formal and this book was all about making you yearn for the slightest brush of hands or the daring kisses on ones palms or knuckles.
It was all very drawn out and “Lord do you mind” and “not at all my lady” very demur and dreamy and shoved with romantic carriage riding and going out for ices and appearing at ones door with a waiting or appointment card in ones name. *fans self flirtashiously*
I really enjoyed Lady Adelines and Lord Littleton’s story. Although she originally thought him to be a scandalous rake we soon find out that not all rumors are as they may seem...
That being said I wish the little romantic bits weren’t drawn out quite this long and that the story line had a bit more steam than dream but overall this was an adorable little historical romance with a very melty hot cover!!
**A huge thank you to Kensington Books for sending over an advanced copy of this book all thoughts and opinions are my own**
March 30, 2020
...a confounded eligible Lord!
I rather enjoyed this despite the fact that our heroine' Adeline drove me crazy with her definition of a rake which "Frederick, Lord Littleton—Frits to his mother and grandmother"—just didn't seem to be. (To my mind anyway.) Of course Lady Adeline Wivenly's views have been colored by a rather stern young woman Frits had been dazzled by last season. Someone he'd courted assiduously until he decided they were very different people. He'd wrongly fled back to his beloved country estate without explaining to Lady Dorcus Calthor--Dorie, the reasons why, or at least allowing her dissolve the relationship. (We first met Dorie in "The Marquis She'd Been Waiting For".)
I knew that scene at the lake was as familiar. Here it is seen from a different viewpoint. I really enjoyed the background inclusion of some of the people already met in "The Marriage Game" series, including some of the young women Adeline becomes fast friends with.)
Frits is not quite Freddy Standen from Heyer's "Cotillion", but like Freddy I find him a very loveable character. His courting or rather corralling of Adeline is quaint and rather funny. Frits has to prove to Adeline they're suited and their mutual interest in animals play a big part.
Of course there'a a real cad and rake who has arrived back from living on the continent and we readers just know he's despicable. Frits keeps trying to put his finger on what's wrong with this questionable, seemingly affable person, but never quite realizes what it is.
Anyway it's quite a convoluted plot with Frits turning up trumps, despite having to do some quick thinking and fancy leg work.
I loved those powerful mothers with their networks pulling strings and handing out advice behind the scenes.
A humorous regency romance that hides a wealth of information about the expectations of the day, English laws, law making, and family responsibilities.
A Kensington Books ARC via NetGalley
I rather enjoyed this despite the fact that our heroine' Adeline drove me crazy with her definition of a rake which "Frederick, Lord Littleton—Frits to his mother and grandmother"—just didn't seem to be. (To my mind anyway.) Of course Lady Adeline Wivenly's views have been colored by a rather stern young woman Frits had been dazzled by last season. Someone he'd courted assiduously until he decided they were very different people. He'd wrongly fled back to his beloved country estate without explaining to Lady Dorcus Calthor--Dorie, the reasons why, or at least allowing her dissolve the relationship. (We first met Dorie in "The Marquis She'd Been Waiting For".)
I knew that scene at the lake was as familiar. Here it is seen from a different viewpoint. I really enjoyed the background inclusion of some of the people already met in "The Marriage Game" series, including some of the young women Adeline becomes fast friends with.)
Frits is not quite Freddy Standen from Heyer's "Cotillion", but like Freddy I find him a very loveable character. His courting or rather corralling of Adeline is quaint and rather funny. Frits has to prove to Adeline they're suited and their mutual interest in animals play a big part.
Of course there'a a real cad and rake who has arrived back from living on the continent and we readers just know he's despicable. Frits keeps trying to put his finger on what's wrong with this questionable, seemingly affable person, but never quite realizes what it is.
Anyway it's quite a convoluted plot with Frits turning up trumps, despite having to do some quick thinking and fancy leg work.
I loved those powerful mothers with their networks pulling strings and handing out advice behind the scenes.
A humorous regency romance that hides a wealth of information about the expectations of the day, English laws, law making, and family responsibilities.
A Kensington Books ARC via NetGalley
March 25, 2020
ahhhh another great book by Ella. I have a been a fan for a while and it seems that everytime I sit down with a historical fiction romance book I end up having a happy heart and it happened with this one too. we meet Fritz who has decided he is going to marry and be happy about it different than the men from his family, however things do not go as planned and when he meets and pursues and his supposed to marry someone he feels is the one, he panics and flees,. Now he is back again not sure of the reception he would receive from the ton and he ends up seeing someone that he is sure is for him however she is his last mistakes friend. Adline has just arrived in London for her first season and makes four great friends Dorie, Adeline, Miss Featheron and Miss Stern, they will protect one another from rogues and Adeline is aware of rakes and rogues since her brother is famous for being one. This handsome man captures her eye but he ends up being the man who broke her friend Dorie's heart last season so she is going to clear away. Does it work-well grab a copy and Enjoy!
rcvd an ARC at no cost to author...(netgalley) voluntarily reviewed with my own thoughts and opinions
rcvd an ARC at no cost to author...(netgalley) voluntarily reviewed with my own thoughts and opinions
dnf
May 8, 2025DNF at 35%
We’re not yet to the setup promised in the blurb, and frankly I don’t see how we get from this plot to that one.
The main/only barrier between our couple getting together is the heroine’s loyalty to her friend, when the scant information provided by said friend shouldn’t in itself be enough of a deterrent, and we see nothing of their friendship other than the telling not to be with him, so I don’t believe it’s loyalty to her either.
Plus we’re getting POV chapters from the skeevy guy who is also courting the heroine, a format I’m never a fan of.
5.7.25
We’re not yet to the setup promised in the blurb, and frankly I don’t see how we get from this plot to that one.
The main/only barrier between our couple getting together is the heroine’s loyalty to her friend, when the scant information provided by said friend shouldn’t in itself be enough of a deterrent, and we see nothing of their friendship other than the telling not to be with him, so I don’t believe it’s loyalty to her either.
Plus we’re getting POV chapters from the skeevy guy who is also courting the heroine, a format I’m never a fan of.
5.7.25
July 24, 2020
Chapter One started with the author positioning the reader to sympathize with the Hero, which I thought was super clever. It was like Act One of a stage play, all the characters “on stage” with the hero describing his past follies, endearing us to him. It’s tough to be hot.
Despite the interesting start, chapters are devoted to side characters I dont care about and the heroine is painfully young and naive.The storyline relies on misunderstandings which is my absolute least favorite trope, so I was already anxious to get to the end to see the story resolved. By chapter nine, I was getting such massive secondhand embarrassment. By chapter 25, I was half-heartedly skimming.
There’s a B-plot about slave abolition when they save a child from being beaten but it didnt contribute to their growth, they were only superficially interested in the outcome, we dont see the story play out. I honestly didn’t know what purpose this side story served other than to highlight the “goodness” of the characters.
Also, the heroine’s insistence to see the worst of the hero had no basis; she keeps calling him a “rake” but like, honey where? We spend a good deal of the book reading about how she needs to “resist” the hero and should marry the other man calling on her. I had a more emotional connection to the dog than I did the main couple. 🙄
While it was personally a miss for me, the writing was good and the hero’s POV was amusing. I suppose if you dont mind a placid courtship, its a good read to pass the time.
Despite the interesting start, chapters are devoted to side characters I dont care about and the heroine is painfully young and naive.The storyline relies on misunderstandings which is my absolute least favorite trope, so I was already anxious to get to the end to see the story resolved. By chapter nine, I was getting such massive secondhand embarrassment. By chapter 25, I was half-heartedly skimming.
There’s a B-plot about slave abolition when they save a child from being beaten but it didnt contribute to their growth, they were only superficially interested in the outcome, we dont see the story play out. I honestly didn’t know what purpose this side story served other than to highlight the “goodness” of the characters.
Also, the heroine’s insistence to see the worst of the hero had no basis; she keeps calling him a “rake” but like, honey where? We spend a good deal of the book reading about how she needs to “resist” the hero and should marry the other man calling on her. I had a more emotional connection to the dog than I did the main couple. 🙄
While it was personally a miss for me, the writing was good and the hero’s POV was amusing. I suppose if you dont mind a placid courtship, its a good read to pass the time.
March 30, 2020
I found it hard to get into this story. The hero feels a bit one-dimensional and the plot is really slow. There are great historical details, but I was not able to get emotionally invested in the characters.
The main conflict gets resolved about 2/3 of the way through the novel, then they add a new subplot that is historically significant but feels like it comes out of nowhere.
Then the plot gets a bit crazypants.
On a weird note, most of the intimate scenes are of the antagonist and his lovers, which was unpleasant. Then there are moments the hero gets distracted by his lust, but very little passion between the hero and heroine together. This really isn’t like most historical romances that I read.
If you like more history than romance in your reading, this novel might be for you.
I received an advanced readers copy of this book from the publisher and Net Galley in return for a fair review.
The main conflict gets resolved about 2/3 of the way through the novel, then they add a new subplot that is historically significant but feels like it comes out of nowhere.
Then the plot gets a bit crazypants.
On a weird note, most of the intimate scenes are of the antagonist and his lovers, which was unpleasant. Then there are moments the hero gets distracted by his lust, but very little passion between the hero and heroine together. This really isn’t like most historical romances that I read.
If you like more history than romance in your reading, this novel might be for you.
I received an advanced readers copy of this book from the publisher and Net Galley in return for a fair review.
February 24, 2020
Meh. I didn’t like that the hero was obsessed with the heroine almost immediately since that was his big mistake the previous season. I also didn’t like the third POV from the other suitor.
*I received an eARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
*I received an eARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
May 4, 2020
Fredrick “Frits”, Baron Littleton caused a bit of talk last season when he set his sights on Lady Dorcus “Dorie” Calthor and diligently courted her only to seemingly throw her over with no explanation. This season he is sure he has found his bride, too bad she is friends with Lady Dorie, the woman he courted last season until he realized they wouldn’t suit and left her without, it was not well done of him and now he needs to convince Lady Adeline Wivenly that he is not the rake she believes him to be.
Adeline doesn’t want anything to do with rakes, which is exactly what she believes Frits to be after his treatment of her new friend Lady Dorie. She tries to keep the handsome lord at bay, even though she is attracted to him. Frits is sure Adeline is meant for him and sets out to prove they belong together.
This was an okay read for me, it was well written and well researched, but it just didn’t do it for me. The story was sweet and I did like Frits, but Adeline annoyed me. There were some amusing scenes and quite a few familiar characters from the previous series as well as slow burn romance between Frits and Adeline, culminating in a HEA. But when all is said and done, I am not sure how I feel about this book, I didn’t love it nor did I hate it, I am glad I read it, but I don’t think I would read it again. This is the first book in a new series and while I was not “wowed” by this book, I am interested in continuing with the series.
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that was provided to me by NetGalley and the publisher.*
Adeline doesn’t want anything to do with rakes, which is exactly what she believes Frits to be after his treatment of her new friend Lady Dorie. She tries to keep the handsome lord at bay, even though she is attracted to him. Frits is sure Adeline is meant for him and sets out to prove they belong together.
This was an okay read for me, it was well written and well researched, but it just didn’t do it for me. The story was sweet and I did like Frits, but Adeline annoyed me. There were some amusing scenes and quite a few familiar characters from the previous series as well as slow burn romance between Frits and Adeline, culminating in a HEA. But when all is said and done, I am not sure how I feel about this book, I didn’t love it nor did I hate it, I am glad I read it, but I don’t think I would read it again. This is the first book in a new series and while I was not “wowed” by this book, I am interested in continuing with the series.
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an eARC that was provided to me by NetGalley and the publisher.*
February 20, 2020
4 stars
I enjoyed this book. It includes characters from previous books but that doesn't detract from this story. Frits has decided he needs to settle down. He likes the country rather than the town. He made a bit of a hash of the previous season as he realised too late that he wasn't compatible with the seasons diamond and rushed home. Unfortunately he now reaslises that Adeline is the one...but she's a great friend of his last passion. Adeline wonders if he's a rake, is he sincere, will they be able to have a happy ever after. For the majority of the book it's kisses and close encounters and for me this probably went on a bit to long but eventually everything turns out right!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I enjoyed this book. It includes characters from previous books but that doesn't detract from this story. Frits has decided he needs to settle down. He likes the country rather than the town. He made a bit of a hash of the previous season as he realised too late that he wasn't compatible with the seasons diamond and rushed home. Unfortunately he now reaslises that Adeline is the one...but she's a great friend of his last passion. Adeline wonders if he's a rake, is he sincere, will they be able to have a happy ever after. For the majority of the book it's kisses and close encounters and for me this probably went on a bit to long but eventually everything turns out right!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
February 15, 2020
Ms. Quinn has another enjoyable read in her regency era novels. Her writing and character development is delightful. People often believe others, taking only one side of the story, without thinking of the other person's perspective. The truth usually lies somewhere in between the tales. Lady Adeline Wivenly is in her first season, loves animals, the country, and hopes to marry. She is attracted to Fredrick, Lord Littleton, whom her friend has deemed as a rake. Frits knows her did not handle his last courtship attempt well and when he meets the women whom he knows will be his wife, that has an impact on him trying to court Adeline. Frits tries to pursue Adeline whereas she tries to avoid him, but cannot help to accept the dances and outings he asks her on. As Adeline spends more time with Frits, she begins to question about what occurred between her friend and Frits, for she does enjoy his company and she likes him. Does Adeline follow her heart or her loyalty to her friend? Can Frits prove to Adeline is more than just a rake? Read to find out!
dnf
February 22, 2020I would like to thank netgalley and Kensington Books for a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
I didn't care for any of the main characters, and I didn't like that there were 3 povs.
I didn't care for any of the main characters, and I didn't like that there were 3 povs.
September 22, 2020
Hmm, not my favourite book. I was rather surprised that I didn't love it as much as I usually do with this author. It was o.k. 3.5☆
April 3, 2020
The Most Eligible Lord in London by Ella Quinn
The Lords of London #1
Have you ever made a decision, assumed something about someone, presumed you were correct and then...found out you were incorrect? Finding out you might be wrong is not easy, finding out that your choices might have hurt others hurts two not one and making things right is not always possible. At least in THIS story there is a HEA...eventually.
Frederick, Lord Littleton is a man who has determined it is time to settle down. Last season he thought he had found “the one” only to realize they would not suit one another. His behavior left something to be desire so when he returns to look for a wife the next season and is once again smitten he does his best to be a bit more cautious. Poor Frits finds that his usual allure is not up to snuff with Adeline as her new friend warns her to be cautious of Littleton as he is not ready to settle down. Believing him a rake and wanting to support her new friend she is distant when with Frits. How will Frits win Adeline over? And, what about Crispin who seems to have decided Adeline should be his?
What I liked:
* Adeline: young but she knows what she does and does not want. She prefers the country to the city and does not appreciate politics
* Frits: a man who hopes to woo and win Adeline through carriage rides, discussion of animal husbandry and/or any other means he can come up with
* The side stories and romances...there were a few
* The conspiring of the mothers of Adeline and Frits
* Maximus and the explanation for why he and squirrels were not compatible
* The story of the farm animals...so much fun
* The unveiling of one scoundrel’s mistakes – do wonder what his choice will be
* That it was relatively uncomplicated and easy flowing
* How it all turned out
What I did not like:
* The slave owner and his henchman
* One of the men out only for himself without thought for others
* That my thoughts were easily taken away from the story – not sure if it is that the focus is ripped away by increasing covid-19 cases or if it was something else.
Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more in the series? I believe so
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington-Zebra for the ARC – This is my honest review.
3-4 Stars
The Lords of London #1
Have you ever made a decision, assumed something about someone, presumed you were correct and then...found out you were incorrect? Finding out you might be wrong is not easy, finding out that your choices might have hurt others hurts two not one and making things right is not always possible. At least in THIS story there is a HEA...eventually.
Frederick, Lord Littleton is a man who has determined it is time to settle down. Last season he thought he had found “the one” only to realize they would not suit one another. His behavior left something to be desire so when he returns to look for a wife the next season and is once again smitten he does his best to be a bit more cautious. Poor Frits finds that his usual allure is not up to snuff with Adeline as her new friend warns her to be cautious of Littleton as he is not ready to settle down. Believing him a rake and wanting to support her new friend she is distant when with Frits. How will Frits win Adeline over? And, what about Crispin who seems to have decided Adeline should be his?
What I liked:
* Adeline: young but she knows what she does and does not want. She prefers the country to the city and does not appreciate politics
* Frits: a man who hopes to woo and win Adeline through carriage rides, discussion of animal husbandry and/or any other means he can come up with
* The side stories and romances...there were a few
* The conspiring of the mothers of Adeline and Frits
* Maximus and the explanation for why he and squirrels were not compatible
* The story of the farm animals...so much fun
* The unveiling of one scoundrel’s mistakes – do wonder what his choice will be
* That it was relatively uncomplicated and easy flowing
* How it all turned out
What I did not like:
* The slave owner and his henchman
* One of the men out only for himself without thought for others
* That my thoughts were easily taken away from the story – not sure if it is that the focus is ripped away by increasing covid-19 cases or if it was something else.
Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more in the series? I believe so
Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington-Zebra for the ARC – This is my honest review.
3-4 Stars
April 3, 2020
"She slid her small, perfect fingers up over his shirt and under his loose shooting coat, pushing the garment off his shoulders. "Yes.""
Fritz left last season in a rush after realizing he had been chasing a woman he did not want to marry. His mother has come with him this season to try to smooth over the mess he has made of his reputation.
Adeline is London for her first season. She plans to just take the season to learn the lay of the land. Early into her season she becomes friends with a group of women who are helping to guide each other through the sea of eligible men. When she sees a dashing young man that pulls at her heart, her friend warns her that from her experience, he will do nothing but break her heart. Should Adeline listen to her friend? Or, should she follow the pull of her heart?
I enjoyed The Most Eligible Lord in London. It was a fun romantic escape. One of my favorite parts of the book with that Fredrick (Fritz) was the one on to be too giddy to fall in love. So often, the woman is made to be the one that can't wait to throw herself at the first man she sees. This felt like a refreshing change of pace.
My only complaint was that Adeline was a bit over the top with not wanting to fall for Frederick simply because her friend didn't like him. That being said, it didn't ruin my love of the story. I give this a 4/5 star's.
Thank you to Kensington Publishing Corp and NetGalley for the advance copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
Fritz left last season in a rush after realizing he had been chasing a woman he did not want to marry. His mother has come with him this season to try to smooth over the mess he has made of his reputation.
Adeline is London for her first season. She plans to just take the season to learn the lay of the land. Early into her season she becomes friends with a group of women who are helping to guide each other through the sea of eligible men. When she sees a dashing young man that pulls at her heart, her friend warns her that from her experience, he will do nothing but break her heart. Should Adeline listen to her friend? Or, should she follow the pull of her heart?
I enjoyed The Most Eligible Lord in London. It was a fun romantic escape. One of my favorite parts of the book with that Fredrick (Fritz) was the one on to be too giddy to fall in love. So often, the woman is made to be the one that can't wait to throw herself at the first man she sees. This felt like a refreshing change of pace.
My only complaint was that Adeline was a bit over the top with not wanting to fall for Frederick simply because her friend didn't like him. That being said, it didn't ruin my love of the story. I give this a 4/5 star's.
Thank you to Kensington Publishing Corp and NetGalley for the advance copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
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