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The Steepwood Scandal #9-10
Counterfeit Earl / The Captain's Return
'Counterfeit Earl' and 'The Captain's Return' (Steepwood Scandals Collection): AND The Captain's Ret [Paperback] [Jan 01, 2007] 'ANNE HERRIES, ELIZABETH BAILEY'
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First published March 2, 2007
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May 28, 2024
I thoroughly and completely enjoyed this simple and sweet little romance, and am surprised about the low rating. It isn't often that you find straightforward love stories without any silly pretentious plot devices that get in the way of the romance. This one did it. Girl and boy meet, boy and girl fall in love, boy and girl overcome anything keeping them apart, boy and girl live happily ever after.
I loved the characters, they were very lovable and true to their time period. They were completely believable, their romance was sweet and healthy, no abuse of any sort occurred. They loved and respected one another. There were a few misunderstandings which were quickly cleared up before they ruined the tale. At times Jack's expressions were incredibly angsty and his verbal interactions with Olivia were poetic and oozed with flower nectar. I loved this about the story, it was just what I wanted to read and had difficulty finding. My only complaint is it ought to have been longer, I didn't want it to end.
There were a few minor historical inaccuracies that I won't bother pointing out. They were so minor, it was easy to look past.
If you are looking for a novel with a big adventure, lots of fighting and a forced seduction, you will be disappointed. If you want a sweet, simple and charming little love story to warm up an afternoon, you will probably love this.
I loved the characters, they were very lovable and true to their time period. They were completely believable, their romance was sweet and healthy, no abuse of any sort occurred. They loved and respected one another. There were a few misunderstandings which were quickly cleared up before they ruined the tale. At times Jack's expressions were incredibly angsty and his verbal interactions with Olivia were poetic and oozed with flower nectar. I loved this about the story, it was just what I wanted to read and had difficulty finding. My only complaint is it ought to have been longer, I didn't want it to end.
There were a few minor historical inaccuracies that I won't bother pointing out. They were so minor, it was easy to look past.
If you are looking for a novel with a big adventure, lots of fighting and a forced seduction, you will be disappointed. If you want a sweet, simple and charming little love story to warm up an afternoon, you will probably love this.
June 9, 2019
CLASIFICACION: 2 ESTRELLAS
Para ser el primero libro de una saga no engancha mucho. no me termino de convencer los protagonistas y la unica razon por la que seguire leyendo la saga es porque una amiga me dijo que hay algunos libros que valen la pena.
Para ser el primero libro de una saga no engancha mucho. no me termino de convencer los protagonistas y la unica razon por la que seguire leyendo la saga es porque una amiga me dijo que hay algunos libros que valen la pena.
February 17, 2013
Una boda conveniente de Anne Herries, creo es la primera de la serie Escandalos de Sociedad, que bueno que comence a leer esta serie por el medio porque sino, pues no hubiera seguido leyendo.
La verdad me parecio una historia muy poco interesante aunque me sorprendio la protagonista que siendo una muchacha buena, solterona, asi sin mas y sin que el protagonista se lo propusiera decidiera que se iba a convertir en su amante cuando el se casara con su hermana menor, claro siempre y cuando ella nunca se enterara, haganme el favor.
Hace poco lei una historia en la que la protagonista era una mujer manipuladora, sin escrupulos y capaz de hacer barbaridad y media pero que cuando recibio una propuesta asi de su amante -el iba casarse con la prima, casi hermana de ella y conservarla como amante- ni se lo penso y lo mando a volar.
Asi que me resulta muy dificil creerme eso en esta historia, lastima que comenzara tan mal una saga que tiene a mi parecer historias muy buenas.
La verdad me parecio una historia muy poco interesante aunque me sorprendio la protagonista que siendo una muchacha buena, solterona, asi sin mas y sin que el protagonista se lo propusiera decidiera que se iba a convertir en su amante cuando el se casara con su hermana menor, claro siempre y cuando ella nunca se enterara, haganme el favor.
Hace poco lei una historia en la que la protagonista era una mujer manipuladora, sin escrupulos y capaz de hacer barbaridad y media pero que cuando recibio una propuesta asi de su amante -el iba casarse con la prima, casi hermana de ella y conservarla como amante- ni se lo penso y lo mando a volar.
Asi que me resulta muy dificil creerme eso en esta historia, lastima que comenzara tan mal una saga que tiene a mi parecer historias muy buenas.
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