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Chasing the Earl is book two in The Arrogant Earls series and I'm so glad I grabbed this one.
Emmagene Stitch is a self-proclaimed spinster and isn't afraid to share her opinions which means she isn't necessarily loved within Society. Headed to a house party to celebrate her cousin's engagement, she finds herself stuck in a carriage with the Early of Huntly who is considered rude, impolite, blunt, and just plain awful.
I thought Ayers did a fantastic job of reflecting the personas of these characters. It was clear that their hostess was pushing them together to make life easier for herself (i.e. not having to worry about what they might do when mingling with other guests). The dinner where the flying peas make an appearance was especially fantastic. As Emmagene and Huntly begin to spend more time together and learn more about each other, they begin to discover they are attracted to one another.
I think you could read this book as a standalone if you'd like but it picks up right after the end of book one so if you are interested, you could (and should in my opinion) grab book one first so you can get glimpses of these two characters earlier on.
I will definitely be picking up more from Ayers as she has quickly become a favorite historical romance author.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the early review copy.
Emmagene Stitch is a self-proclaimed spinster and isn't afraid to share her opinions which means she isn't necessarily loved within Society. Headed to a house party to celebrate her cousin's engagement, she finds herself stuck in a carriage with the Early of Huntly who is considered rude, impolite, blunt, and just plain awful.
I thought Ayers did a fantastic job of reflecting the personas of these characters. It was clear that their hostess was pushing them together to make life easier for herself (i.e. not having to worry about what they might do when mingling with other guests). The dinner where the flying peas make an appearance was especially fantastic. As Emmagene and Huntly begin to spend more time together and learn more about each other, they begin to discover they are attracted to one another.
I think you could read this book as a standalone if you'd like but it picks up right after the end of book one so if you are interested, you could (and should in my opinion) grab book one first so you can get glimpses of these two characters earlier on.
I will definitely be picking up more from Ayers as she has quickly become a favorite historical romance author.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the early review copy.
This is book two of the All the Duke's Sins series and Christi Caldwell has quickly become a favorite historical romance author for me. I enjoyed this one and definitely recommend the series.
Cailin Audley doesn't fit in with Polite Society. Having spent most of her life among the working class, she is struggling to find her place within the Society when all she wants is her independence and the ability to experience life / London. When a major misstep means she is headed back to the country, Cailin realizes that her family has conspired to do whatever it takes to get her settled, including holding a house party to introduce her to some gentlemen of the Ton.
Courtland Balfour, the Duke of St. James has resigned himself to the fact that he must become something he despises - a fortune hunter. Because his father left his family broke, he carries the weight of his duty to make sure his family is taken care of.
I thought Caldwell did a great job with these characters. I could feel Cailin's frustration with her inability to do what she wanted and fit into the mold she was expected to fill and Courland was continually under stress trying to come up with a solution to keep his family afloat. That he played a role in his brother losing a job he loved, didn't sit well with him either. As they come together, the chemistry between the two was well done. I loved how their relationship built and was happy they got their HEA.
I think if you're going to pick this book up, I would recommend reading book one of the series first. It might not be completely necessary but since there are several characters and the full backstory explained in book one, I think you might miss something if you skip it. I'll definitely be picking up the next book when I'm able.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the review copy.
Cailin Audley doesn't fit in with Polite Society. Having spent most of her life among the working class, she is struggling to find her place within the Society when all she wants is her independence and the ability to experience life / London. When a major misstep means she is headed back to the country, Cailin realizes that her family has conspired to do whatever it takes to get her settled, including holding a house party to introduce her to some gentlemen of the Ton.
Courtland Balfour, the Duke of St. James has resigned himself to the fact that he must become something he despises - a fortune hunter. Because his father left his family broke, he carries the weight of his duty to make sure his family is taken care of.
I thought Caldwell did a great job with these characters. I could feel Cailin's frustration with her inability to do what she wanted and fit into the mold she was expected to fill and Courland was continually under stress trying to come up with a solution to keep his family afloat. That he played a role in his brother losing a job he loved, didn't sit well with him either. As they come together, the chemistry between the two was well done. I loved how their relationship built and was happy they got their HEA.
I think if you're going to pick this book up, I would recommend reading book one of the series first. It might not be completely necessary but since there are several characters and the full backstory explained in book one, I think you might miss something if you skip it. I'll definitely be picking up the next book when I'm able.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the review copy.
A Daring Pursuit is the second book in the Ruthless Rivals series and I have to tell you, I absolutely love this series. The enemies to lovers trope is always a favorite and Bateman does a great job reflecting the rivalry and conflict between Carys and Tristan.
The characters are well developed, the story is engaging, and the romance was perfectly done. If you haven't read this book and / or started this series yet, you're missing out and should pick them up now.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the review copy.
The characters are well developed, the story is engaging, and the romance was perfectly done. If you haven't read this book and / or started this series yet, you're missing out and should pick them up now.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the review copy.
I love Vivienne Lorret books and How to Steal a Scoundrel's Heart was definitely another great book! The characters are well developed, the story is engaging, and of course, the romance was perfectly done. If you're looking for a new book to pick up, look no further.
This is a book four of The Mating Habits of Scoundrels series and while you probably don't HAVE to read the first three, I highly recommend you do. Not only because you are introduced to the other characters mentioned, but also because they are good!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the review copy.
This is a book four of The Mating Habits of Scoundrels series and while you probably don't HAVE to read the first three, I highly recommend you do. Not only because you are introduced to the other characters mentioned, but also because they are good!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the review copy.
