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The Spinster Chronicles #4
My Fair Spinster
The Spinster next door... Grace Morledge is a failure. Or so her father believes, as she is unmarried despite her many advantages. In his mind, Grace must have significant flaws to be a spinster, and something must be done about them. To her mortification, he demands she be fully examined and all her flaws recorded. And the man he chooses is the worst possible candidate of all. Aubrey Flint, Lord Ingram, has known Grace since childhood, but he never anticipated Lord Trenwick demand he examine her for flaws. How can perfection have faults? Reluctantly, he accepts the assignment and finds far more than he bargained for, as perfection becomes more and more tempting.
298 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2019
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Rebecca Connolly
86 books1,235 followersI was born once upon a time, and I started making up stories right away. Eventually, I started writing them down, and never stopped! I have a day job, which gets in the way of my writing, but it pays the bills so I CAN write, so I guess that's okay! I am a bookworm, which I think is key to being a writer, and I am always looking for inspiration! I live in Indiana, am obsessed with hot chocolate, and I am on track to be the best aunt in the world.
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October 2, 2019
Loved this one! So glad Grace got her story. Super fun that it was roughly based on My Fair Lady! My gosh, I loved Aubrey! He was a great leading man. I love that each of her books has these amazing scenes that have so much chemistry and tension. There is a footsie scene that was so much fun, the under the door scene in Hook and Rook, the scene in the last spinster book where Prue escapes to the other room and they have an amazing kiss, after staring each other down. I love, and wait for these scenes in her books. I also love the banter and the fun language of each book. I am glad she is staying true to the way they talk in her head. The Lord's and Hell's were very much a part of the language and fits there personalities. She's gotten some flak about it and I think it's ridiculous. Who is the next spinster to get a story?!
October 5, 2019
Another fun installment of the Spinster Chronicles! I love how the author shows the variety of personalities of the different young ladies and their relationships with each other through the dialogue and banter they share. The books don't have to be read in order, but readers will definitely want to get to all of them at some point because the friendships they share make the characters from the previous books more than just a cameo appearance, but rather a strong supporting cast. I've been excited to read Grace's story and see how she manages to find love in spite of her overbearing, over-managing, somewhat tyrannical father. The fact that Aubrey is a family friend from Grace's childhood made me love the story even more, I'm a sucker for the friends-to-lovers theme. But since this one was more like reunited-friends-to-lovers, we get to see them get to know each other again and develop a more meaningful friendship that blossoms into romance. A story that was so enjoyable to read and savor!
(I received a complimentary copy of the book; all opinions expressed in this review are my own)
(I received a complimentary copy of the book; all opinions expressed in this review are my own)
February 29, 2020
My Fair Spinster didn’t hold my attention quite as well as its predecessor. While I could readily relate to Izzy in Spinster and Spice, I had a more difficult time finding common ground with Grace. The hero Aubrey, on the other hand, I loved. He’s charming and sweet and a man of honor. And can I just say that I adore introverted heroes? The flirty rogueish ones are lots of fun, too, of course and I definitely don’t want all my heroes to be introverts but there is something refreshing about the occasional quieter, steadier hero too. At the same time, Aubrey isn’t boring. He’s witty, intelligent, and compassionate – and Grace with her playful side and father-struggles brings all his humor and protectiveness out of him more than anyone else. (STRAWBERRIES…that’s all I’m gonna say.) Their level of comfort together adds a lot to their friends-to-more romance, and of course we get some really swoony moments too!
Also of note – the Spinsters and their circle of friends. I really love these characters and their friendships. Each one is interesting and layered and, even when it’s not “their” story, they all contribute in some way to the plot flow and character growth/development. Plus they’re just a lot of fun to hang out with!
Bottom Line: While I liked Spinster and Spice better, My Fair Lady is also sweet and swoony with great characters and a tender romance. Witty banter, delicious kisses, and breath-stealing romantic chemistry are also highlights – as is our hero, Aubrey. Grace may be more difficult to readily relate to, given her perfection (that apparently no one can see but Aubrey and her friends), but she still has her strong points to be sure. The loose association with My Fair Lady (as you might deduce from the title) had some unique twists, mainly in Grace herself, and I loved that take on this familiar story. It drags a bit in the middle but makes up for it in the end – an enjoyable way to spend a weekend!
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Also of note – the Spinsters and their circle of friends. I really love these characters and their friendships. Each one is interesting and layered and, even when it’s not “their” story, they all contribute in some way to the plot flow and character growth/development. Plus they’re just a lot of fun to hang out with!
Bottom Line: While I liked Spinster and Spice better, My Fair Lady is also sweet and swoony with great characters and a tender romance. Witty banter, delicious kisses, and breath-stealing romantic chemistry are also highlights – as is our hero, Aubrey. Grace may be more difficult to readily relate to, given her perfection (that apparently no one can see but Aubrey and her friends), but she still has her strong points to be sure. The loose association with My Fair Lady (as you might deduce from the title) had some unique twists, mainly in Grace herself, and I loved that take on this familiar story. It drags a bit in the middle but makes up for it in the end – an enjoyable way to spend a weekend!
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book)
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October 3, 2019
I love to read books with fantastic banter! Rebecca Connolly never disappoints, she is a Queen of banter.
Grace Morledge is unmarried. It is a flaw that her father cannot overlook. He comes up with a scheme to determine why she has not entered the state of matrimony. The only way to figure it out is to have someone examine her for flaws.
Lord Ingram, a childhood friend, is given the unfortunate task. It is not something that he wants to do because he knows that it will be awkward for both of them. But is better for a friend to determine flaws than someone who doesn't care for her.
This is the second book in the Spinster Chronicles that I have read. (An oversight that I plan to fix in the future.) I love this delightful group of friends. I also enjoyed the friendship that turns into something more in this book. Sometimes it takes a closer examination to realize that a person is perfect for you.
Source: I received a complimentary copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
Grace Morledge is unmarried. It is a flaw that her father cannot overlook. He comes up with a scheme to determine why she has not entered the state of matrimony. The only way to figure it out is to have someone examine her for flaws.
Lord Ingram, a childhood friend, is given the unfortunate task. It is not something that he wants to do because he knows that it will be awkward for both of them. But is better for a friend to determine flaws than someone who doesn't care for her.
This is the second book in the Spinster Chronicles that I have read. (An oversight that I plan to fix in the future.) I love this delightful group of friends. I also enjoyed the friendship that turns into something more in this book. Sometimes it takes a closer examination to realize that a person is perfect for you.
Source: I received a complimentary copy. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
October 8, 2019
Rating stars : 2 Stars- Got through the book, barely. Frustrated at times.
Actual Stars: 1.5
I did not want to give a review because I did not like it. Rebecca Conolly is one of my favorite authors and I'm mad at how much I disliked it. However, I did receive this book for free, and ahead of time, in exchange for an honest review, however honest it might be. I'm not great at tact or softening some of my opinions, so I'll try to do this the nicest I can.
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Summary
Grace is a spinster but she doesn't know why. She's pretty, well accomplished at everything, and is practically perfect in every way. No there is no hidden secret she's hiding. She's perfect! and yet, still a spinster. Which means there's something wrong with the rest of the population.
Her father doesn't believe that. A man who spends all his time in Europe, he returns to figure out why Grace isn't married. Instead of blaming the ton, he blames Grace and resolves to find her fatal flaw which keeps her from finding a man and bringing honor to her family, what her father believes she's only good for. Grace's father resolves to bring in an outsider to examine Grace for flaws.
Enter Aubrey, Lord Ingram. A childhood friend of Grace's he doesn't like to socialize and considers himself to be an utmost gentleman. However, through some maneuvering, blackmailing, and serendipity of circumstances, he is strong armed into helping- ahem examining- Grace.
Through lots of moments of "flaw finding" Aubrey and Grace bond and fall in love.
Plot
First off, everything suffered from this tasteless plot. The characters, the emotional connection, the chemistry, it all suffered from a plot that could've been told an entirely different way and still had the same message and result.
Flaw finding? Really?
We're finding flaws in a human being. That's demeaning because we all have flaws and no one likes to show it. Each of us have strengths in some areas and weaknesses in others. That's what makes a human. I'm glad that the characters find this mad scheme by Grace's father to be madness and do their best to save Grace. By putting someone that likes Grace and will be nice and gentle with her and still do what the father wants Aubrey to do, finding Grace's flaws. Which is all well and good except for one thing.
Grace has no flaws.
You read that right, no flaws! This whole book is about finding out what's wrong with Grace when there isn't actually anything wrong! She's a spinster for no apparent reason and we're never given a reason.
A few good things that Connolly did well is that Grace talks about being cut down by strangers. That people who couldn't find something wrong with her, who couldn't understand why she was unmarried, would belittle her and scorn her. That the fact that she was in a single state, despite all the effort to the contrary, she started to doubt herself. That what she thinks about herself is harsher than what anyone else may say.
A more palatable plot would've been if Aubrey had interacted with Grace through his friendship with Tony and had been the one to see Grace. She has a tendency to blend into the background in the past books, being overlooked and not really having a strong relationship with the rest of the Spinsters. Aubrey discovering her naturally would've made the next part, the Characterization, more authentic.
Characters and Characterization
To quote Pride and Prejudice:
A woman must have a thorough knowledge of music, singing, drawing, dancing, and the modern languages, to deserve the word [accomplished]; and besides all this, she must possess a certain something in her air and manner of walking, the tone of her voice, her address and expressions, or the word will be but half deserved."
"I am no longer surprised at your knowing only six accomplished women. I rather wonder now at your knowing any." ..."I never saw such a woman, I never saw such capacity, and taste, and application, and elegance, as you describe, united.''
Grace is perfect, everything she does. She dances perfectly, she plays the pianoforte perfectly, she rides horses and jumps fences perfectly, she sings perfectly, she writes perfectly, and she falls in love, how? Why perfectly!
She's too perfect. She's not human because, according to Jane Austen, not a single human like her exists! Grace starts at a practically perfect state and doesn't go anywhere! There is no growth in her character, she doesn't learn something new about herself. Love is about sacrifice and I can not find anything Grace sacrificed except her dignity to her father due to that horribly distasteful plot.
Grace never was broken by her circumstances so she never grew stronger for it.
No. Character. Development. At. All.
She remained a constant superiority to all females in the world for her perfectness.
She was boring. There, I found Grace's flaw. She was boring, perfectly perfect at everything and did her best to not to stand out. She wasn't special, she was perfectly in the middle between a diamond and a wallflower. Perfection is boring, at least to me. Flaws are what make people likeable and adored and interesting and different.
Aubrey, I liked initially. He's an introvert, doesn't like interacting with people as he refuses to tell his kitchen what he likes and doesn't like and just wants them to know. He doesn't like paying calls, which I highly sympathize with, and has friends thrust upon him by well meaning people.
(a side note: While nowadays the name Aubrey is considered girlish, I actually kinda love that Connolly used it as a boys name. It adds some sentimentality to the overall feeling of the book)
Then, he changed. He became the carbon copy of so many hero, laughing and hanging around with Grace, comfortable meeting all the Spinster. He became a puppet to the plot, changing him so dramatically from his original personality to a marionette with strings.
Their fight at the end was so unnatural and contrived. There was no build up or rising action to lead to such a confrontation. Aubrey actually stayed true to character while Grace flew into a rage.
Not only that, we've seen this exact sort of climax play out in the past books of Connollys. All seems happy hunky dory, he's about to propose and then... things go SOUTH really fast. Second to last chapter before the epilogue I have dubbed the Climax chapter because that's where Connolly puts it. Rogue's book and Izzy's book, for sure.
The characterization suffered from the plot, in the fact that there was no character development. This leads to flat characters, boring and uninteresting.
Emotional Connection
Reading for me is very emotional. I like to be so involved with a book that I fall in love every time I read. My heart needs to sink with disappointment for the heroine when the hero doesn't show up. I need to sob uncontrollably for the loss of a character's loved one. I need to shout in glorious acclamation when the heroine saves herself! or the hero comes to save the day! I need to be involved and in love with the characters.
This comes when I find myself, bits and pieces, scattered in characters. I need to relate to them. Connolly's recent series, both Spinsters and Spies, have this element.
Exception is this one.
Grace is perfect. I am not. I cannot relate to someone who is perfect, who doesn't have any flaws. I imagined that every time Grace did something, she did it better than me. I play the piano, I ride horses, I dance, I sing. I like reading about regency England because back then, I would've been considered accomplished. (except I only speak fluently one language and paint not so good). See! I have flaws! Grace apparently doesn't have anything of this.
I wanted Grace to have a flaw. To be horrible at something. Because even I find myself horrible at something, and she didn't. I wanted Grace to be scared of horses, or heights, or spiders, suck at singing, accidentally trip on her feet. I wanted her stitches to go sideways or constantly lose at chess. I wanted her to fail at SOMETHING. Instead all I got was perfection.
In fact I related more with Aubrey initially because I found myself in him. An adopted friend, someone who doesn't like paying calls or talking with people. Then he changed do to the stupid plot and I lost him.
More still, is I have waited 4 books to find a GOOD REASON as to why Grace is a spinster and STILL DON'T HAVE ONE. Not a good reason and now she's married so I will never find out why the rest of the ton was blundercoked and blinded by her perfection. If Grace really was so perfect, without flaws, if people really watched her as she walked, why didn't she have suitors like Charlotte? Or at least a couple initially when she first came out? There had to be a couple of callers. She danced, conversed wittily and it's been almost ten years and still not an interest party.
There was a small, tiny hope of salvaging this question. The answer to my question could've been that she was still in love with Aubrey. It's even mentioned that she had a childhood crush on him! That she didn't seek out other people because she was waiting for him. She didn't encourage suitors because they weren't him. That the other males met, knew and saw, she was unavailable intrinsically, and declined to pursue a taken woman.
Alas, this was not the case. So my question shall remain that for a long time.
Conclusion
Overall, I am dissatisfied. I had high expectations for this book that died an agonizingly long death. The plot could've been written differently to be enjoyable for all, characters could've had actual character growth, and had the first two been improved, the emotional connect between the reader and the characters could've had a lasting connection.
Instead, I will happily skip this book in the re-read of the Spinster Chronicles to avoid any unpleasant memories.
I was given a free copy of this book for an honest review. The opinions expressed in the review are my own.
Actual Stars: 1.5
I did not want to give a review because I did not like it. Rebecca Conolly is one of my favorite authors and I'm mad at how much I disliked it. However, I did receive this book for free, and ahead of time, in exchange for an honest review, however honest it might be. I'm not great at tact or softening some of my opinions, so I'll try to do this the nicest I can.
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Summary
Grace is a spinster but she doesn't know why. She's pretty, well accomplished at everything, and is practically perfect in every way. No there is no hidden secret she's hiding. She's perfect! and yet, still a spinster. Which means there's something wrong with the rest of the population.
Her father doesn't believe that. A man who spends all his time in Europe, he returns to figure out why Grace isn't married. Instead of blaming the ton, he blames Grace and resolves to find her fatal flaw which keeps her from finding a man and bringing honor to her family, what her father believes she's only good for. Grace's father resolves to bring in an outsider to examine Grace for flaws.
Enter Aubrey, Lord Ingram. A childhood friend of Grace's he doesn't like to socialize and considers himself to be an utmost gentleman. However, through some maneuvering, blackmailing, and serendipity of circumstances, he is strong armed into helping- ahem examining- Grace.
Through lots of moments of "flaw finding" Aubrey and Grace bond and fall in love.
Plot
First off, everything suffered from this tasteless plot. The characters, the emotional connection, the chemistry, it all suffered from a plot that could've been told an entirely different way and still had the same message and result.
Flaw finding? Really?
We're finding flaws in a human being. That's demeaning because we all have flaws and no one likes to show it. Each of us have strengths in some areas and weaknesses in others. That's what makes a human. I'm glad that the characters find this mad scheme by Grace's father to be madness and do their best to save Grace. By putting someone that likes Grace and will be nice and gentle with her and still do what the father wants Aubrey to do, finding Grace's flaws. Which is all well and good except for one thing.
Grace has no flaws.
You read that right, no flaws! This whole book is about finding out what's wrong with Grace when there isn't actually anything wrong! She's a spinster for no apparent reason and we're never given a reason.
A few good things that Connolly did well is that Grace talks about being cut down by strangers. That people who couldn't find something wrong with her, who couldn't understand why she was unmarried, would belittle her and scorn her. That the fact that she was in a single state, despite all the effort to the contrary, she started to doubt herself. That what she thinks about herself is harsher than what anyone else may say.
A more palatable plot would've been if Aubrey had interacted with Grace through his friendship with Tony and had been the one to see Grace. She has a tendency to blend into the background in the past books, being overlooked and not really having a strong relationship with the rest of the Spinsters. Aubrey discovering her naturally would've made the next part, the Characterization, more authentic.
Characters and Characterization
To quote Pride and Prejudice:
A woman must have a thorough knowledge of music, singing, drawing, dancing, and the modern languages, to deserve the word [accomplished]; and besides all this, she must possess a certain something in her air and manner of walking, the tone of her voice, her address and expressions, or the word will be but half deserved."
"I am no longer surprised at your knowing only six accomplished women. I rather wonder now at your knowing any." ..."I never saw such a woman, I never saw such capacity, and taste, and application, and elegance, as you describe, united.''
Grace is perfect, everything she does. She dances perfectly, she plays the pianoforte perfectly, she rides horses and jumps fences perfectly, she sings perfectly, she writes perfectly, and she falls in love, how? Why perfectly!
She's too perfect. She's not human because, according to Jane Austen, not a single human like her exists! Grace starts at a practically perfect state and doesn't go anywhere! There is no growth in her character, she doesn't learn something new about herself. Love is about sacrifice and I can not find anything Grace sacrificed except her dignity to her father due to that horribly distasteful plot.
Grace never was broken by her circumstances so she never grew stronger for it.
No. Character. Development. At. All.
She remained a constant superiority to all females in the world for her perfectness.
She was boring. There, I found Grace's flaw. She was boring, perfectly perfect at everything and did her best to not to stand out. She wasn't special, she was perfectly in the middle between a diamond and a wallflower. Perfection is boring, at least to me. Flaws are what make people likeable and adored and interesting and different.
Aubrey, I liked initially. He's an introvert, doesn't like interacting with people as he refuses to tell his kitchen what he likes and doesn't like and just wants them to know. He doesn't like paying calls, which I highly sympathize with, and has friends thrust upon him by well meaning people.
(a side note: While nowadays the name Aubrey is considered girlish, I actually kinda love that Connolly used it as a boys name. It adds some sentimentality to the overall feeling of the book)
Then, he changed. He became the carbon copy of so many hero, laughing and hanging around with Grace, comfortable meeting all the Spinster. He became a puppet to the plot, changing him so dramatically from his original personality to a marionette with strings.
Their fight at the end was so unnatural and contrived. There was no build up or rising action to lead to such a confrontation. Aubrey actually stayed true to character while Grace flew into a rage.
Not only that, we've seen this exact sort of climax play out in the past books of Connollys. All seems happy hunky dory, he's about to propose and then... things go SOUTH really fast. Second to last chapter before the epilogue I have dubbed the Climax chapter because that's where Connolly puts it. Rogue's book and Izzy's book, for sure.
The characterization suffered from the plot, in the fact that there was no character development. This leads to flat characters, boring and uninteresting.
Emotional Connection
Reading for me is very emotional. I like to be so involved with a book that I fall in love every time I read. My heart needs to sink with disappointment for the heroine when the hero doesn't show up. I need to sob uncontrollably for the loss of a character's loved one. I need to shout in glorious acclamation when the heroine saves herself! or the hero comes to save the day! I need to be involved and in love with the characters.
This comes when I find myself, bits and pieces, scattered in characters. I need to relate to them. Connolly's recent series, both Spinsters and Spies, have this element.
Exception is this one.
Grace is perfect. I am not. I cannot relate to someone who is perfect, who doesn't have any flaws. I imagined that every time Grace did something, she did it better than me. I play the piano, I ride horses, I dance, I sing. I like reading about regency England because back then, I would've been considered accomplished. (except I only speak fluently one language and paint not so good). See! I have flaws! Grace apparently doesn't have anything of this.
I wanted Grace to have a flaw. To be horrible at something. Because even I find myself horrible at something, and she didn't. I wanted Grace to be scared of horses, or heights, or spiders, suck at singing, accidentally trip on her feet. I wanted her stitches to go sideways or constantly lose at chess. I wanted her to fail at SOMETHING. Instead all I got was perfection.
In fact I related more with Aubrey initially because I found myself in him. An adopted friend, someone who doesn't like paying calls or talking with people. Then he changed do to the stupid plot and I lost him.
More still, is I have waited 4 books to find a GOOD REASON as to why Grace is a spinster and STILL DON'T HAVE ONE. Not a good reason and now she's married so I will never find out why the rest of the ton was blundercoked and blinded by her perfection. If Grace really was so perfect, without flaws, if people really watched her as she walked, why didn't she have suitors like Charlotte? Or at least a couple initially when she first came out? There had to be a couple of callers. She danced, conversed wittily and it's been almost ten years and still not an interest party.
There was a small, tiny hope of salvaging this question. The answer to my question could've been that she was still in love with Aubrey. It's even mentioned that she had a childhood crush on him! That she didn't seek out other people because she was waiting for him. She didn't encourage suitors because they weren't him. That the other males met, knew and saw, she was unavailable intrinsically, and declined to pursue a taken woman.
Alas, this was not the case. So my question shall remain that for a long time.
Conclusion
Overall, I am dissatisfied. I had high expectations for this book that died an agonizingly long death. The plot could've been written differently to be enjoyable for all, characters could've had actual character growth, and had the first two been improved, the emotional connect between the reader and the characters could've had a lasting connection.
Instead, I will happily skip this book in the re-read of the Spinster Chronicles to avoid any unpleasant memories.
I was given a free copy of this book for an honest review. The opinions expressed in the review are my own.
February 26, 2023
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The 4th in the Series. Grace and Aubrey were childhood friends but grew up away from each other. Grace is adopted by the Spinster with a capital S. They have been getting married one by one. Grace Edith and Charlotte are the only spinsters left.
Georgie & Tony ( have son Thomas named after Anthony’s father.)
Miranda Sterling his stepmother is a key matchmaker/ meddler all for the good in all the stories.
Isabel (Izzy) & Sebastian ( Kitty is his sister and the love interest of Hensh) Izzy and Sebastian fell in love her writing and he illustrating childrens stories.
Pru (Prudence) and Cam (Camden Vale ) they have a baby girl. Already Georgie is trying to match the two children.
Elinor and Hugh Sterling- rogue and scoundrel turned good through Elinor.
Short Christmas novella
Grace and Aubrey
Edith and Graham (Gray) her knight in shining armour He has a niece Molly who Edith sacrificed herself for. All her friends rescue her. Amelia Perry marries Mr Andrews.
Charlotte and M Sanders.
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The 4th in the Series. Grace and Aubrey were childhood friends but grew up away from each other. Grace is adopted by the Spinster with a capital S. They have been getting married one by one. Grace Edith and Charlotte are the only spinsters left.
Georgie & Tony ( have son Thomas named after Anthony’s father.)
Miranda Sterling his stepmother is a key matchmaker/ meddler all for the good in all the stories.
Isabel (Izzy) & Sebastian ( Kitty is his sister and the love interest of Hensh) Izzy and Sebastian fell in love her writing and he illustrating childrens stories.
Pru (Prudence) and Cam (Camden Vale ) they have a baby girl. Already Georgie is trying to match the two children.
Elinor and Hugh Sterling- rogue and scoundrel turned good through Elinor.
Short Christmas novella
Grace and Aubrey
Edith and Graham (Gray) her knight in shining armour He has a niece Molly who Edith sacrificed herself for. All her friends rescue her. Amelia Perry marries Mr Andrews.
Charlotte and M Sanders.
October 3, 2019
Repetitive
I wanted to like this book but there was too much emphasis on the heroine and her “perfection.” Every character was very superficial. There was no depth or meaningful history behind any of them. Very little sub plot - Grace is perfect, except in the eyes of her father. Perfect Perfect Perfect. Ugh. Enough.
I wanted to like this book but there was too much emphasis on the heroine and her “perfection.” Every character was very superficial. There was no depth or meaningful history behind any of them. Very little sub plot - Grace is perfect, except in the eyes of her father. Perfect Perfect Perfect. Ugh. Enough.
September 30, 2019
I loved, loved, loved this book! Grace Morledge is a spinster, and part of the group of Spinsters (with a capitol S) who write a news sheet called The Chronicle. She loves her friends and finds great fulfillment in their writing, and their friendship, but every few weeks she receives a scathing letter from her father belittling her single status. Things change when her father returns to England and comes up with the idiotic and offensive plan of having someone observe Grace to find out what faults she has that could be interfering with her finding a husband.
In answer to her father's desires, and against his better judgement, Audrey Flint takes on the task of "finding fault with Grace." He doesn't want to do it, he grew up on the neighboring estate and was a childhood friend, but he doesn't want someone else to engage in this stupid task, who will hurt Grace in the process. Audrey was amazing! He was sweet, smart, and funny. He could spar with Grace, tease her out of her discomfort, hold her when she needed it, and make her swoon. I think these two are my favorite couple in the series now! The humor, the deep connection, the chemistry! I can't say enough good things about this book!
This was a touching story, as I know many absolutely amazing women who want to be married, yet still remain single. I could feel Grace's pain, and see how she could start to doubt herself and wonder "what is wrong with me?" I loved the way that Rebecca Connolly tackled this issue, with real emotion, strong friends, and plenty of humor.
Contents: clean (a handful of minor curse words, kissing-lots of delicious kissing)
In answer to her father's desires, and against his better judgement, Audrey Flint takes on the task of "finding fault with Grace." He doesn't want to do it, he grew up on the neighboring estate and was a childhood friend, but he doesn't want someone else to engage in this stupid task, who will hurt Grace in the process. Audrey was amazing! He was sweet, smart, and funny. He could spar with Grace, tease her out of her discomfort, hold her when she needed it, and make her swoon. I think these two are my favorite couple in the series now! The humor, the deep connection, the chemistry! I can't say enough good things about this book!
This was a touching story, as I know many absolutely amazing women who want to be married, yet still remain single. I could feel Grace's pain, and see how she could start to doubt herself and wonder "what is wrong with me?" I loved the way that Rebecca Connolly tackled this issue, with real emotion, strong friends, and plenty of humor.
Contents: clean (a handful of minor curse words, kissing-lots of delicious kissing)
October 2, 2019
I have enjoyed all the Spinster Chronicles, and this was no exception. I enjoy the supportive group of friends with such varied personalities, and the addition of their spouses as the series continues. One of the aspects that stands out in this series for me is how the author illustrates different cultural aspects of being older and single, and the idea of "you must be broken because you are single even though you seem wonderful" is one of the most prevalent and difficult culturally. I appreciated this being covered, especially in the role of parent to child.
I had a harder time getting into Aubrey's head at the beginning. There were a lot of internal discussions that I wanted to see more in action or would rather see later in the way he interacted with butlers, friends, and Grace throughout the story. His charm came out more towards the middle and end of the book. I had a harder time relating to the 'perfect' Grace than other Spinsters, but she was interesting. Personal preference, I wanted more stories of their childhood together; there was enough for the plot, I just like childhood stories.
Overall, I enjoyed the story and liked Aubrey and Grace more and more as their story unfolded. Aubrey's charm was fun, Grace had a playful wit, and their growing interest was sweet to observe. I liked how they couldn't define their growing relationship in the beginning, they just knew it was important and special. A sweet romance with fun side characters cheering them on.
I had a harder time getting into Aubrey's head at the beginning. There were a lot of internal discussions that I wanted to see more in action or would rather see later in the way he interacted with butlers, friends, and Grace throughout the story. His charm came out more towards the middle and end of the book. I had a harder time relating to the 'perfect' Grace than other Spinsters, but she was interesting. Personal preference, I wanted more stories of their childhood together; there was enough for the plot, I just like childhood stories.
Overall, I enjoyed the story and liked Aubrey and Grace more and more as their story unfolded. Aubrey's charm was fun, Grace had a playful wit, and their growing interest was sweet to observe. I liked how they couldn't define their growing relationship in the beginning, they just knew it was important and special. A sweet romance with fun side characters cheering them on.
November 20, 2019
This is book four of the Spinster Chronicle Series. Grace is one of the spinster that write in the column, so she is part of the group known as the Capital S. She is everything in perfection, as to her attire, figure, pettiness, kindness, extra gifts such as five languages, playing music, singing, knowledge, and on, and on. Her dancing is perfect, her prose, writing style, riding on a horse, and at all card games. Her father is a tyrant since she has not chosen a husband. No one has even offered, and she has a generous fortune. To her horror he asks her neighbor, and childhood friend to compile a list of her flaws. Aubrey would refuse, but fear of some society elderly busy body doing it instead rattles him into agreement. He tells her the truth, and he sets out to make her testing fun. They both know her father can never find that she is a member of the Spinsters with a capital S. He would be even more a tyrant. Aubrey, and Greece share meaningful, plus fun times, as well as a bit of romance. I have already stated that this is a clean romance, and just when all things seem to have settled for Aubrey, and what he desires, the worst possible event happens. I will let you take it from there. There is a wonderful ending, and an epilogue to match. I loved this one simply because of the storyline, and characters. It was a 5 , in all ways.
July 10, 2024
Enjoyed this book- as per usual characters were well written. I just think there could have been a bit of editing and a few more conflict situations to move the story along a bit.
Also- a lady can not just go from riding side saddle to riding astride. The saddles are completely different and women didn’t wear underwear so she would have got hair all up in her bits if she tried! Also, you don’t have to hit a horse with a crop every time you want it to move forward- even if you want to go fast! And why do men always have to ride stallions?!
Also- a lady can not just go from riding side saddle to riding astride. The saddles are completely different and women didn’t wear underwear so she would have got hair all up in her bits if she tried! Also, you don’t have to hit a horse with a crop every time you want it to move forward- even if you want to go fast! And why do men always have to ride stallions?!
October 29, 2019
My Fair Spinster is a delightful sweet romance which, unfortunately, includes a lot of swearing. I didn’t know any of the characters or their stories in The Spinster Chronicles series. The first chapter of My Fair Spinster introduces the characters in a gathering of the ‘Spinsters’ some of whom are now married. I had the feeling their conversation would be more entertaining if I had read the previous books but was grateful for the quick overview.
I really like the main character, Grace. Her sense of self is still intact despite her controlling father. In fact, she has made friends with a group of spinsters with whom she writes a popular newspaper column. Despite her father’s constant criticism, Grace generally keeps her calm and confidence aided by her quiet mother and her friends.
Aubrey Flint, Lord Ingram, is spending time in London after finishing extensive repairs to the estate he inherited. His sense of honor urges him to visit his old neighbors, Lady Trenwick and her daughter Grace, whom he hasn’t seen for years. Grace is far more beautiful than he expected. His visit coincides with the long absent Lord Trenwick’s return. Grace’s father is determined to discover why his daughter has not married yet. Poor Aubrey agrees to assess an irate Grace for flaws to save her from the humiliating cruelty of her father’s alternative assistants.
Lord Trenwick’s plans would make Grace a laughingstock if society ever hears of it. Grace and Aubrey decide to tell the curious that he is her father’s apprentice to allay any suspicions. Grace prays her father never learns of her writing as he would end her involvement with the ‘Spinsters’ which would be equally devastating.
Rebecca Connolly’s writing is vivid with amusing descriptions and dialogue. I highlighted many amusing character interactions in my copy of My Fair Spinster. Unfortunately, she also includes quite a few swear words, similar to Georgette Heyer but with one especially strong epithet, which marred the otherwise lovely writing. The romance is clean and very heated.
After finishing this book, I read My Fair Gentleman by Nancy Cambell Allen (no swearing). It is a great follow up read if you want to extend the fun with the My Fair Lady theme! While I really enjoyed much about My Fair Spinster, I recommend it cautiously because of the swearing. I will read and review some of Rebecca Connolly’s contemporary stories soon.
I received a free advanced reader copy of this book. All opinions are completely my own.
I really like the main character, Grace. Her sense of self is still intact despite her controlling father. In fact, she has made friends with a group of spinsters with whom she writes a popular newspaper column. Despite her father’s constant criticism, Grace generally keeps her calm and confidence aided by her quiet mother and her friends.
Aubrey Flint, Lord Ingram, is spending time in London after finishing extensive repairs to the estate he inherited. His sense of honor urges him to visit his old neighbors, Lady Trenwick and her daughter Grace, whom he hasn’t seen for years. Grace is far more beautiful than he expected. His visit coincides with the long absent Lord Trenwick’s return. Grace’s father is determined to discover why his daughter has not married yet. Poor Aubrey agrees to assess an irate Grace for flaws to save her from the humiliating cruelty of her father’s alternative assistants.
Lord Trenwick’s plans would make Grace a laughingstock if society ever hears of it. Grace and Aubrey decide to tell the curious that he is her father’s apprentice to allay any suspicions. Grace prays her father never learns of her writing as he would end her involvement with the ‘Spinsters’ which would be equally devastating.
Rebecca Connolly’s writing is vivid with amusing descriptions and dialogue. I highlighted many amusing character interactions in my copy of My Fair Spinster. Unfortunately, she also includes quite a few swear words, similar to Georgette Heyer but with one especially strong epithet, which marred the otherwise lovely writing. The romance is clean and very heated.
After finishing this book, I read My Fair Gentleman by Nancy Cambell Allen (no swearing). It is a great follow up read if you want to extend the fun with the My Fair Lady theme! While I really enjoyed much about My Fair Spinster, I recommend it cautiously because of the swearing. I will read and review some of Rebecca Connolly’s contemporary stories soon.
I received a free advanced reader copy of this book. All opinions are completely my own.
October 4, 2019
Beware: Contains swoon worthy characters! Sigh.
Another fantastic addition to the Spinster Chronicles Series. Already, I am eagerly awaiting the next book! Connolly’s characters are always so well developed. The thoughts & feelings are never overly dramatic or unbelievable in my opinion. It’s just like interacting with real friends. Each time you get to know them that little bit better. I’ve really enjoyed this story & can highly recommend it.
Each character is so unique in all of Connolly’s stories. For this one, Aubrey is such a mix of polished & unrefined. He’s the real country gentleman doing his best to go unnoticed in “polished” society. I love the witty banter he employs with his butler & valet.
Grace is everything her name implies. She is everyone’s perceived idea of perfection yet she is ever conscious of not being so. Always striving to be what others expect her to be, it was lovely to “see” her interactions with Aubrey & her mother (as well as the other Spinsters of course). Those moments are when you really get to see her as she truly is. She presents such a calm façade to the world in general, it is delightful to see her passion & feelings made evident, yet still with that graceful quality.
I loved all of the fun interactions between Aubrey & Grace - as well as the other key characters & the Spinsters with a capital S. In fact, I want to go back & read the other stories all over again.
I definitely recommend reading these in sequence. Previous characters & events are often referred to throughout this story. If you read each story as it comes out, you really get to discover how each character grows with the story. It’s not just about the main characters although they’re important! You get to know the other Spinsters & supporting characters as well.
Happy reading. Also, make sure to read the Epilogue! I really am so looking forward to the next book in the series 🤗
Another fantastic addition to the Spinster Chronicles Series. Already, I am eagerly awaiting the next book! Connolly’s characters are always so well developed. The thoughts & feelings are never overly dramatic or unbelievable in my opinion. It’s just like interacting with real friends. Each time you get to know them that little bit better. I’ve really enjoyed this story & can highly recommend it.
Each character is so unique in all of Connolly’s stories. For this one, Aubrey is such a mix of polished & unrefined. He’s the real country gentleman doing his best to go unnoticed in “polished” society. I love the witty banter he employs with his butler & valet.
Grace is everything her name implies. She is everyone’s perceived idea of perfection yet she is ever conscious of not being so. Always striving to be what others expect her to be, it was lovely to “see” her interactions with Aubrey & her mother (as well as the other Spinsters of course). Those moments are when you really get to see her as she truly is. She presents such a calm façade to the world in general, it is delightful to see her passion & feelings made evident, yet still with that graceful quality.
I loved all of the fun interactions between Aubrey & Grace - as well as the other key characters & the Spinsters with a capital S. In fact, I want to go back & read the other stories all over again.
I definitely recommend reading these in sequence. Previous characters & events are often referred to throughout this story. If you read each story as it comes out, you really get to discover how each character grows with the story. It’s not just about the main characters although they’re important! You get to know the other Spinsters & supporting characters as well.
Happy reading. Also, make sure to read the Epilogue! I really am so looking forward to the next book in the series 🤗
October 7, 2019
4.5 stars
First of all five stars for the titles of all the books in this series. So much fun. Also, I enjoy spinster stories so that is another plus for this series.
The spinster story illustrates some of the difficulties in being a single female during this time period. It is all very unfair and in this particular story very frustrating as an absentee husband and father gets to come floating in and spout abusive sentiments and neither his wife nor daughter can really do anything about it. I really wanted someone to stick up for Grace. Anyone? Anyone at all? Nope. Come on Aubrey. Can't you? Sigh...
I loved Grace's mother though. She was supportive and in what little bit of freedom that Grace enjoyed as a spinster and a Spinster, I believe her mother was living vicariously.
Grace is aptly named for she seemed to be the epitome of grace in all things. Unless a certain someone was around. Then she might have been a bit playful in ways that society would have frowned upon but Aubrey thoroughly enjoyed.
I enjoyed Aubrey but was a little frustrated in how long it took him to do something about his feelings for Grace. Just get on with it! :) I enjoyed the banter between the two of them. Though I wanted them to be together for their own happiness, I wanted them to be together to get Grace out from under the thumb of her father almost as much. I did not like that man at all.
Go Spinsters! I do love them.
Sex: some kisses
Language: yes, mild
Violence: no
*I received a complimentary ARC of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
First of all five stars for the titles of all the books in this series. So much fun. Also, I enjoy spinster stories so that is another plus for this series.
The spinster story illustrates some of the difficulties in being a single female during this time period. It is all very unfair and in this particular story very frustrating as an absentee husband and father gets to come floating in and spout abusive sentiments and neither his wife nor daughter can really do anything about it. I really wanted someone to stick up for Grace. Anyone? Anyone at all? Nope. Come on Aubrey. Can't you? Sigh...
I loved Grace's mother though. She was supportive and in what little bit of freedom that Grace enjoyed as a spinster and a Spinster, I believe her mother was living vicariously.
Grace is aptly named for she seemed to be the epitome of grace in all things. Unless a certain someone was around. Then she might have been a bit playful in ways that society would have frowned upon but Aubrey thoroughly enjoyed.
I enjoyed Aubrey but was a little frustrated in how long it took him to do something about his feelings for Grace. Just get on with it! :) I enjoyed the banter between the two of them. Though I wanted them to be together for their own happiness, I wanted them to be together to get Grace out from under the thumb of her father almost as much. I did not like that man at all.
Go Spinsters! I do love them.
Sex: some kisses
Language: yes, mild
Violence: no
*I received a complimentary ARC of this book and voluntarily chose to review it.
November 17, 2019
I really love the premise of this series, and the first couple of books were pretty enjoyable. While I still think that the style is pleasant and easy to read, as the series goes on, I find myself rolling my eyes at really strained plots and character behavior.
It's so strange to me that the men in this series act like even the very concept of marriage has never crossed their minds...ever...and so the prospect of courting the leading lady, who is practically perfect in every way, always requires a huge world-shift and lots of panicked gulping and freaking out on the part of these singularly unimaginative gentlemen. Come on. This is the Regency era, and many of them are titled and landed gentlemen. Getting married is literally their main task in life. All this nonessential, and frankly puzzling, angst makes things dull for the reader.
That said, I think that the Spinsters with a capital S are a delightful group, and their custom of publishing a newspaper on all sorts of topics and keeping tabs on the reputations of all single people is pretty fun. I just wish that the men they get involved with were a trifle more believable.
It's so strange to me that the men in this series act like even the very concept of marriage has never crossed their minds...ever...and so the prospect of courting the leading lady, who is practically perfect in every way, always requires a huge world-shift and lots of panicked gulping and freaking out on the part of these singularly unimaginative gentlemen. Come on. This is the Regency era, and many of them are titled and landed gentlemen. Getting married is literally their main task in life. All this nonessential, and frankly puzzling, angst makes things dull for the reader.
That said, I think that the Spinsters with a capital S are a delightful group, and their custom of publishing a newspaper on all sorts of topics and keeping tabs on the reputations of all single people is pretty fun. I just wish that the men they get involved with were a trifle more believable.
November 22, 2019
Yay for a story for Grace. Oh how I love the Spinster books and the way the author writes them. Each character is a joy. As I have mentioned before, Rebecca Connolly is the banter master. She writes it so well. How hard would it be it live in a time that being unmarried is a character flaw. Each Spinster book I read, my heart breaks a bit for how these amazing ladies are treated in society and by their own family. The author does a great job with this topic. As in the other Spinster books, and in My Fair Spinster, friendship is a treasured thing. I love the relationships of the ladies.
October 18, 2019
Another sweet, fun spinster book! Grace was never a big character in the earlier books so I was excited to hear her story. Loved Aubrey and their journey.
April 10, 2021
This book started similarly to all the ones before...it droned on and on about inane things...repetitively. How many times did we need to read that the Hero had yet to call upon the Heroine's family, all within the first several paragraphs of the second chapter?
I will say this, then ask a question...I detested the Heroine's father with a passion! He was an utterly detestable man! Now, the question is this: why do most authors have to make one or both parents of the main characters in their stories out to villains? Why can't the parents be loving? Or at the least, likeable?
So far, this is the first book in the series that the Hero and Heroine shared a history, as the author proclaims they were neighbors and childhood acquaintances. The fact that the Heroine had a tendre for the Hero when younger, and the fact that the Hero found her pleasing enough to call a "goddess" provided at least a semblance of possible chemistry between the two.
Although a bit slow on the romance, the book had a surprising lilt to it that the others in the series lacked. Perhaps it's because the main characters were already acquainted that made it have a smoother readability.
Once again, the Author outdid herself with implementing the humor quite liberally throughout the story. While the romance is, once again, lacking (although there is a bit more than the other previous books), the wit is quite well done. I do see that the humor is a necessity in this book due to the theme that is prevalent throughout the story. Who, in their right mind, would ever want to have another person evaluate them for their faults, especially a possible love interest?
Twenty-two chapters in this particular volume...and the pace slows and meanders along yet again. It shares the same dull hum drum of its predecessors, with all the repetition of information that's been said time and time again. Perhaps if the author would try to add a bit of chemistry between the main characters, the book(s) wouldn't be so boring. I don't mind the clean nature of the books. Not every love story needs a sex scene, after all. But at least perhaps a stolen kiss or three would be appropriate, even for a clean novel. As chaste as these "clean" novels are, you'd think that the authors are terrified of a stolen kiss or the tiniest hint of passion.
Did I mention that I detested the Heroine's father? Well, it bears repeating. The man was absolutely deplorable! He is utterly detestable and he doesn't seem to care a fig for his daughter. He is more worried about how everything makes him look. If this man were a real person, he would deserve to be beaten to a bloody pulp.
The ending could have been a bit better. Without giving anything away, it would have been nice to see some closure in certain areas that kind of just went...flat and without certain resolution. While the ending was ok, this book, like its predecessors, didn't make my "Keeper for the Shelves" vote.
I will say this, then ask a question...I detested the Heroine's father with a passion! He was an utterly detestable man! Now, the question is this: why do most authors have to make one or both parents of the main characters in their stories out to villains? Why can't the parents be loving? Or at the least, likeable?
So far, this is the first book in the series that the Hero and Heroine shared a history, as the author proclaims they were neighbors and childhood acquaintances. The fact that the Heroine had a tendre for the Hero when younger, and the fact that the Hero found her pleasing enough to call a "goddess" provided at least a semblance of possible chemistry between the two.
Although a bit slow on the romance, the book had a surprising lilt to it that the others in the series lacked. Perhaps it's because the main characters were already acquainted that made it have a smoother readability.
Once again, the Author outdid herself with implementing the humor quite liberally throughout the story. While the romance is, once again, lacking (although there is a bit more than the other previous books), the wit is quite well done. I do see that the humor is a necessity in this book due to the theme that is prevalent throughout the story. Who, in their right mind, would ever want to have another person evaluate them for their faults, especially a possible love interest?
Twenty-two chapters in this particular volume...and the pace slows and meanders along yet again. It shares the same dull hum drum of its predecessors, with all the repetition of information that's been said time and time again. Perhaps if the author would try to add a bit of chemistry between the main characters, the book(s) wouldn't be so boring. I don't mind the clean nature of the books. Not every love story needs a sex scene, after all. But at least perhaps a stolen kiss or three would be appropriate, even for a clean novel. As chaste as these "clean" novels are, you'd think that the authors are terrified of a stolen kiss or the tiniest hint of passion.
Did I mention that I detested the Heroine's father? Well, it bears repeating. The man was absolutely deplorable! He is utterly detestable and he doesn't seem to care a fig for his daughter. He is more worried about how everything makes him look. If this man were a real person, he would deserve to be beaten to a bloody pulp.
The ending could have been a bit better. Without giving anything away, it would have been nice to see some closure in certain areas that kind of just went...flat and without certain resolution. While the ending was ok, this book, like its predecessors, didn't make my "Keeper for the Shelves" vote.
February 16, 2021
I loved this sweet charming romance. The 4th in “The Spinster Chronicles” can definitely be read as a stand alone but the reader will appreciate all of the wonderful nuances of the characters if you have read the previous stories. This book is Grace’s story; the apparently perfect lady who is, alas, still a spinster. Her father insists that she must have flaws and finds a way to investigate said flaws. Grace has tried to handle all of the emotions including despair, fear, embarrassment and sadness that arise from her unmarried state and then this investigation with grace. Her predicament and how her father perceives her are reflective of the times when marriage was the ultimate goal for a woman. Unfortunately as a society, we have in some ways not moved past this dilemma and many singles today harbour the same emotions. In this book I especially enjoyed the wonderful banter between Grace and her “investigator” Aubrey and did not find the use of any occasional mild language bothersome or offensive. Yes, maybe such use may be more “modern” than the period purports but to me the end result of a story that successfully takes you away to a pleasant place is more important than the adherence to every historical detail. The romance between Grace and Aubrey builds and although sweet creates heat in the reader, especially during the “footsie” scene. All in all, a fabulous read with a “perfect” ending for the “perfect” Spinster.
April 28, 2023
I have really enjoyed the spinster books but this one isn’t my favorite.
It was really confusing with all the characters and the author went back and forth sometimes using their first name and then their last. I found myself skimming the page at times.
I didn’t enjoy the banter between Grace and Aubrey, it seemed a little mean spirited and Grace was supposedly the perfect one.
Charlotte had been so much fun in the other books but I felt she was a little mean and aggressive too.
I did enjoy hearing more with Cam and Prue🥰 and the other couples and ladies.
I will continue reading the series and hope the next book is better.
It was really confusing with all the characters and the author went back and forth sometimes using their first name and then their last. I found myself skimming the page at times.
I didn’t enjoy the banter between Grace and Aubrey, it seemed a little mean spirited and Grace was supposedly the perfect one.
Charlotte had been so much fun in the other books but I felt she was a little mean and aggressive too.
I did enjoy hearing more with Cam and Prue🥰 and the other couples and ladies.
I will continue reading the series and hope the next book is better.
July 4, 2020
Recommend this series
This is a good book and I do recommend it along with the rest of the series. As much as I enjoyed this Spinster Chronicles books 1 - 3 and 6, this one #4 is my least favorite. It is good, but has flaws unlike Grace who has none. I have never known of people leaning as much as they do in this book. Men and women alike leaning on doors, windows, walls, columns and fireplaces. Again I do like the Spinster Chronicles.
This is a good book and I do recommend it along with the rest of the series. As much as I enjoyed this Spinster Chronicles books 1 - 3 and 6, this one #4 is my least favorite. It is good, but has flaws unlike Grace who has none. I have never known of people leaning as much as they do in this book. Men and women alike leaning on doors, windows, walls, columns and fireplaces. Again I do like the Spinster Chronicles.
August 14, 2020
3.5 stars for #4 of the 6 that I've read to date, which deals with Grace's story. This one is particularly amusing because Grace is considered a "failure" by her father because she has no suitors, and the man he hires to figure out why is, well, you guessed it. They are clean and entertaining historical romances; this author gets as much mileage out of kissing (and general swooning) as one could hope for. These should be read in order, and I will be waiting for book #7.
June 27, 2020
Grace's story
After I finish one of Connolly's stories I feel like the main characters are my favorite and then I read another one and have another new favorite! And Grace's and Aubrey are no exception! Their story is surprising and encompassing. Highly recommended! Starting the next in the series...
After I finish one of Connolly's stories I feel like the main characters are my favorite and then I read another one and have another new favorite! And Grace's and Aubrey are no exception! Their story is surprising and encompassing. Highly recommended! Starting the next in the series...
July 28, 2020
Perfection
I enjoyed this book although I had a few reservations I had to get past. What I found hard to get past was Grace and how a woman with all her looks and skills along with her large dowery could possibly not be pursued by every man in the country. Her being a Spinster was believable but a women of Perfection would be married.
I enjoyed this book although I had a few reservations I had to get past. What I found hard to get past was Grace and how a woman with all her looks and skills along with her large dowery could possibly not be pursued by every man in the country. Her being a Spinster was believable but a women of Perfection would be married.
December 15, 2020
Fun, but a bit too perfect
Rebecca Connolly turns out a witty, charming read once again. A fault finding courtship plot entertained. Even though the excess of contrasted perfection distract a bit, the anticipation of hearing Edith’s story or even Sir Hugh’s leaves me itching for the next Spinster with a capital “S” take!
Rebecca Connolly turns out a witty, charming read once again. A fault finding courtship plot entertained. Even though the excess of contrasted perfection distract a bit, the anticipation of hearing Edith’s story or even Sir Hugh’s leaves me itching for the next Spinster with a capital “S” take!
January 22, 2022
a little disappointing
Not going to lie, I was excited to find out why Grace was a spinster, but when the reason was determined, I found it rather anticlimactic. I feel like there was a missed opportunity here.
Other than that, Aubrey and Grace were beautiful, and the continued development of all the characters (main and side) leaves me hanging on for more and more!
Not going to lie, I was excited to find out why Grace was a spinster, but when the reason was determined, I found it rather anticlimactic. I feel like there was a missed opportunity here.
Other than that, Aubrey and Grace were beautiful, and the continued development of all the characters (main and side) leaves me hanging on for more and more!
June 7, 2023
Swoon worthy to be sure, but a few conflicting thoughts leave me with a bit of unease. Aubrey is a delicious hero, but Grace is more difficult to adore. Although her pain concerning her father tugs at my heart.
May 4, 2020
I love Grace, even more after her story. I would enjoy knowing how her father feels about who she married. He was a turd.
May 13, 2020
Yes, yes, Grace is PERFECT, we get it! It got boring. I loved the Spinsters series as a whole but this book was tough to get through. I almost wanted to give up and skip to the next.
May 27, 2020
Engaging, clean Regency. Connolly writes with humor and style.
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