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k8so's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Sweet sick day romance
i_hype_romance's review against another edition
3.0
It was enough to keep my attention. However, Annabel and Christian were not fully developed as characters and the love scenes, though steamy, seemed contrived.
loverofromance's review against another edition
4.0
Annabel grew up with not much money, but when her father lands a gold mine, but then dies suddenly she has a fortune in her possession. All Annabel has ever wanted for her life was to get married and have a family, and she has a chance to have a good life in England, to land a title and she knows he isn't the type to demand her heart on a platter, just her money. Annabel only wants to be happy, but doesn't need love in her life, at least that is what she thought until Christian, the Duke of Scarborough came into her life. Christian, has just become the Duke of Scarborough when his older brother passes away suddenly, after losing most of everything they had to gambling. Christian has been gambling most of his life, but unlike his brother, he knows the game well, and has the greatest luck to have never lost a fortune to it. When Annabel's uncle comes to him with a proposition, if he can convince her to cancel the wedding, he will give Christian half a million, which is enough to start to rebuild what his brother lost in a card game. What Christian didn't expect was to find love or a woman that would break the ice around the walls of his heart.
I was really excited to get my hands on this newest addition to Laura Lee Guhrke's books. I have just loved every one of her stories, they always capture my attention from the beginning. Even though this wasn't my favorite of hers, I still enjoyed it quite a bit, and before I knew it I was done with it, so it did fly by pretty quick, and was a easy engaging read. Set in the early 1900's which is a bit different from her other books, but I liked the era she chooses which is the Edwardian Era, which is a later era than she usually does. However I found I enjoyed the set of the scene in the beginning. It starts out in New York City, then progresses onto a ship headed for England, and it only gets better. There was a instant chemistry between this couple that I found sizzling yet tender at times as well. There was enough steam to fog your windows in the classic way that Guhrke writes her books. The story line was fun and definitely had some shocks that will fire up your nervous system. Christian is handsome, total rake, and doesn't deny it, he is proud of it except for the fact that he hides who he really is behind that facade. Christian has certain vulnerabilites that just sung to me in a real way, my heart just broke for him, he won me over almost instantly. Annabel is very spirited and knows what she wants, she also has certain weaknesses at well, that only appealed to me. I did find her a bit over the top at times, but overall I tended to like her. She definitely stirs things up and I liked how she puts Christian off kilter in such a delightful way that was very amusing at various times throughout the story.
Overall I found Trouble At The Wedding, a great additon to a full of life series that just steals your breath away. Charming characters, sensual chemistry, endearing set of cirumstances and a plot that will take you on a adventure that spans from New York to London. A breath of fresh air and I couldn't help but adore this story. A WINNER in my book!
Favorite Quote
I'm not talking about love. I'm talking about something else, a feeling I'd wager my life Rumsford has never given you."
"What feeling is that?"
He let go of her arms and cupped her face in his hands. "This one," he said, and he kissed her.
I was really excited to get my hands on this newest addition to Laura Lee Guhrke's books. I have just loved every one of her stories, they always capture my attention from the beginning. Even though this wasn't my favorite of hers, I still enjoyed it quite a bit, and before I knew it I was done with it, so it did fly by pretty quick, and was a easy engaging read. Set in the early 1900's which is a bit different from her other books, but I liked the era she chooses which is the Edwardian Era, which is a later era than she usually does. However I found I enjoyed the set of the scene in the beginning. It starts out in New York City, then progresses onto a ship headed for England, and it only gets better. There was a instant chemistry between this couple that I found sizzling yet tender at times as well. There was enough steam to fog your windows in the classic way that Guhrke writes her books. The story line was fun and definitely had some shocks that will fire up your nervous system. Christian is handsome, total rake, and doesn't deny it, he is proud of it except for the fact that he hides who he really is behind that facade. Christian has certain vulnerabilites that just sung to me in a real way, my heart just broke for him, he won me over almost instantly. Annabel is very spirited and knows what she wants, she also has certain weaknesses at well, that only appealed to me. I did find her a bit over the top at times, but overall I tended to like her. She definitely stirs things up and I liked how she puts Christian off kilter in such a delightful way that was very amusing at various times throughout the story.
Overall I found Trouble At The Wedding, a great additon to a full of life series that just steals your breath away. Charming characters, sensual chemistry, endearing set of cirumstances and a plot that will take you on a adventure that spans from New York to London. A breath of fresh air and I couldn't help but adore this story. A WINNER in my book!
Favorite Quote
I'm not talking about love. I'm talking about something else, a feeling I'd wager my life Rumsford has never given you."
"What feeling is that?"
He let go of her arms and cupped her face in his hands. "This one," he said, and he kissed her.
cranberrytarts's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't read the other books in this series. I don't feel I missed anything by reading out of order.
I enjoyed the setting and unconventional heroine. With the flood of regencies on the market, its refreshing to read about something different.
I enjoyed the setting and unconventional heroine. With the flood of regencies on the market, its refreshing to read about something different.
ssejig's review against another edition
3.0
Annabel Wheaton was poor, dirt poor, while growing up in Mississippi. Her family was looked down on and called white trash. At least until her father's legacy ended up being an Alaskan gold mine. Suddenly, she's one of the nouveau riche.
This series is set just as automobiles are coming into fashion and American heiresses are flocking overseas to marry for an English title. Annabel Wheaton is just such an heiress. She's not looking for love, she's been burned in the past and just wants acceptance for herself and her family. Unbeknownst to her, her uncle has hired a duke to try and disrupt the nuptials. Christian Du Quesne, Duke of Scarborough, also needs money but he tried marrying for it once and carries the guilt of the relationship to this day. However, he knows that Annabel's fiance is a typical romance bad guy (sleeping with a prostitute the night before they're to marry) and he actually likes Annabel so he decides to save her from herself. Of course, it's with disastrous results that leave our hero and heroine entwined for much longer than they had anticipated.
I'm really liking this series. There aren't many romances set in the Edwardian era and Guhrke does a great job of including emerging technologies with the changing social spheres and really making the time come alive.
If I liked it so much, why only three stars? Because I'm comparing it (maybe unfairly) to Scandal of the Year which I actually sat down and read in one sitting. While I really liked Annabel and her plain speaking as well as Christian and his sense of responsibility, Julia and Aidan captured my heart just a little bit more.
This series is set just as automobiles are coming into fashion and American heiresses are flocking overseas to marry for an English title. Annabel Wheaton is just such an heiress. She's not looking for love, she's been burned in the past and just wants acceptance for herself and her family. Unbeknownst to her, her uncle has hired a duke to try and disrupt the nuptials. Christian Du Quesne, Duke of Scarborough, also needs money but he tried marrying for it once and carries the guilt of the relationship to this day. However, he knows that Annabel's fiance is a typical romance bad guy (sleeping with a prostitute the night before they're to marry) and he actually likes Annabel so he decides to save her from herself. Of course, it's with disastrous results that leave our hero and heroine entwined for much longer than they had anticipated.
I'm really liking this series. There aren't many romances set in the Edwardian era and Guhrke does a great job of including emerging technologies with the changing social spheres and really making the time come alive.
If I liked it so much, why only three stars? Because I'm comparing it (maybe unfairly) to Scandal of the Year which I actually sat down and read in one sitting. While I really liked Annabel and her plain speaking as well as Christian and his sense of responsibility, Julia and Aidan captured my heart just a little bit more.
thenia's review against another edition
3.0
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Previous book reviews:
✦ Scandal of the Year (Abandoned at the Altar, #2)
✦ Wedding of the Season (Abandoned at the Altar #1)
Previous book reviews:
✦ Scandal of the Year (Abandoned at the Altar, #2)
✦ Wedding of the Season (Abandoned at the Altar #1)
prgchrqltma's review against another edition
4.0
Characters: American heiress, rake hired to stop her wedding to unsuitable English aristo
World Building: shipboard
Plot: rake inadvertently ruins her reputation to stop wedding, plot to redeem her reputation, quick marriage but with love this time
Sex: medium, not much
Read another: Yes
World Building: shipboard
Plot: rake inadvertently ruins her reputation to stop wedding, plot to redeem her reputation, quick marriage but with love this time
Sex: medium, not much
Read another: Yes