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Certainly enjoying the characters and story, but the *chef’s kiss* is for the setting. THIS is where I when I would love to read more HRs.

From what I can tell these get better with novella…l am really only here for the Kate Clayborn one which is last.

A big part of what makes this book work for me so wonderfully, is that Beatrix sees Christopher needs encouragement and gives it, because she simply cared what happens to her fellow human.

👍 to historical context and emotional conflict

“I think in some ways you’re more frightening than your employer, Mr. Hawkes.”

“Oh, now you’re just flirting with me, Madame Aubert,” he said, and restored his hat to his head and departed.

Already won over by this hero 🥰

.. A man who thought he could use a fraudulent map to cheat Brandon out of his land and get away with it.

Mapping as a plot point! This is already shaping up to by right up my alley.

I just don’t care about this book. I don’t think it deserves a DNF. I must have had my fill of Bradley. Objectively, the writing is engaging, but it does nothing for me.

Nothing wrong with this audio but it’s the first time I am reading a Hoyt as an audiobook when it wasn’t a reread. I am missing seeing the words :(..otherwise enjoying

Good set up for an interesting plot/setting. I have only read a couple of Hope Tarr books, but looking at average GR ratings less than 3.5 feels very underrated to me.

Immediately captivated!

Is there some sort of trend for authors to post notes and highlights of their own books? Seems strange and I am not sure it belongs on GR? I need to check my settings so I don’t get those notifications.

The culture clash for an immature English bride in Scottish...so well done here

"Making myself small and unseen," Madeline said. "Unthreatening and unremarkable."
"In everything," Victor agreed. "So, to not have to do that to be accepted without a fight, it can be almost painful. Getting what you want and not knowing what to do with it. I am good at being hurt and bad at being loved."

Switched to audio to make some progress. So far I am intrigued.

Enjoying so far!

Wish some of these were made into novels.

I had been sustaining myself with clichés. Time is a great healer. Water flows under the bridge. Tastes change, even in men…But still I remembered him………But otherwise he was exactly the same. And so was I, because all those clichés with which I had been comforting myself over the years evaporated into thin air, and there I was, in love with Jonathan all over again.

Reading apathy is bad enough that I am trying something that never sounded appealing. Listening and I appreciate its shortness.

Not sure if it’s me or the book but I am reading at the rate the earth’s crust moves 🥸…Very little is compelling me to read and it is my only read. I think I like it, but not a great sign. Maybe it’ll pickup the pace soon.

This book is metaphor-alicious! I think it’s making my reading go slower because it’s often unnecessary.

Example: West built a quick ladder back to her face.

...the nits and picks will give you miseries if you let them...

Really enjoying the characters in this one.

Thanks Theo James for the big F*ck You to your fans — wasn’t sure about you, now I know

Mixed feelings about this

Interesting premise and plot, but I am struggling to remember which characters I have met before and which I have not.

100% can see why this is a favorite in the series....

What a week in author’s deaths. RIP Larry McMurtry and Beverly Cleary! 💐⭐️💗

This is a fun story! Glad I finally am reading it!