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thenovelbook's review against another edition
3.0
The latest Ashtyn Newbold, like the others in her Brides of Brighton series, has all the elements you long for in a Regency romance. Cute scenarios that provide a perfect setup for people to fall in love when they were least expecting it, no glaring anachronisms, a light-hearted tone, and genuinely likeable protagonists with well-described motivation.
This one was fun and sweet as usual. The only thing that stilted my enjoyment a bit at the end was the extra level of manipulation that was laid on implausibly thick by the controlling mother. It happens a lot in this genre, but it always feels a little too manufactured to me. Other than that, though, I was as pleased as ever with this author's work!
This one was fun and sweet as usual. The only thing that stilted my enjoyment a bit at the end was the extra level of manipulation that was laid on implausibly thick by the controlling mother. It happens a lot in this genre, but it always feels a little too manufactured to me. Other than that, though, I was as pleased as ever with this author's work!
annabethjoy23's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
carleneslibrary's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I don't know why but this book didn't hold my attention as well as the other ones. Perhaps it's because I've never been a fan of second chance love? Too much baggage in the past getting in the way of the love in the present? Either way, it took me some time to get through this. I don't think the writing was any worse quality than the rest of the series or anything, ultimately it just wasn't my taste and that's okay.
katiejohn_'s review against another edition
4.0
Binged this in a day, cute regency read. Second chance romance is not a usual trope that I go for, but it really hit the spot this time. Also, his mother is a total B*tch. The Woooorrssstt.
melissadegraffbooks's review against another edition
3.0
Some parts were a bit over-dramatic. 2.5 stars.
jnak's review against another edition
5.0
Clean regency romance
Great clean regency romance, I have enjoyed this whole series so far can’t wait to read more! I would definitely recommend it!
Great clean regency romance, I have enjoyed this whole series so far can’t wait to read more! I would definitely recommend it!
leslie_books_and_socks_rock's review against another edition
4.0
This was a delightful story. I felt like the wager aspect wasn't very strong and not enough. I liked William. It seemed a little too perfect especially Mrs. Harrison's sudden change of feelings for Harriett. I wish that Harriett received a letter from her cousin Emily, and that Harriett could see an ambitious match wasn't all it was meant to be. I felt like her cousin's prodding had a bigger affect than the "wager."
I'm curious to read the other books in the series. Predictable but sweet. A few errors.
I'm curious to read the other books in the series. Predictable but sweet. A few errors.
kalie_universe_pristineprose's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
bookswithnopictures's review against another edition
4.0
William 😍 That's all I can say about that!
His mother's involvement wasn't completely believable. Her abrupt change in her opinion of Harriet was unsatisfactory. Also, I think Mrs. Weston's opposition of William wasn't explained fully. I get the excitement of London, but her acceptance of Harriet's back and forth about going to London seemed a little shallow. Otherwise, this was another great read by Ashtyn. I definitely recommend her books and look forward to what she comes out with next.
His mother's involvement wasn't completely believable. Her abrupt change in her opinion of Harriet was unsatisfactory. Also, I think Mrs. Weston's opposition of William wasn't explained fully. I get the excitement of London, but her acceptance of Harriet's back and forth about going to London seemed a little shallow. Otherwise, this was another great read by Ashtyn. I definitely recommend her books and look forward to what she comes out with next.