crystald14's review
5.0
I have loved this book, and after the disaster that was [b:The Obedient Bride|969586|The Obedient Bride|Mary Balogh|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1387734640s/969586.jpg|954483] , this was what I needed to feel happy with Mary Balogh again. I was laughing along at Daisy's antics and loved her. And I could see why Giles loved her as well. She was a spitfire, amusing, and a dear. And Giles was far from starchy. His reaction is what i could most relate with as the book progressed.
Their relationship progressed so well. And I loved how they communicated the whole time. Even when Daisy decided to take matters in her own hands, she does it out of love, that you cant just help loving her for who she is. And its nice that Giles appreciates that. And in her own way, she is happy that Giles handles her and listens to her when he chooses to do so, but also gives in to please her. They're perfect together.
And the side story with Arthur and Rose is lovely. It creeps up on you, and there is a subtle beauty in their love. And in comparison, Giles and Daisy's proposal scene had me in splits, and the ending left me with this goofy look on my face.
I loved it.
Takeaway: Choose someone you will never be bored with, damn what society thinks.
Their relationship progressed so well. And I loved how they communicated the whole time. Even when Daisy decided to take matters in her own hands, she does it out of love, that you cant just help loving her for who she is. And its nice that Giles appreciates that. And in her own way, she is happy that Giles handles her and listens to her when he chooses to do so, but also gives in to please her. They're perfect together.
And the side story with Arthur and Rose is lovely. It creeps up on you, and there is a subtle beauty in their love. And in comparison, Giles and Daisy's proposal scene had me in splits, and the ending left me with this goofy look on my face.
I loved it.
Takeaway: Choose someone you will never be bored with, damn what society thinks.
meram's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
kdheart's review
3.0
It promised more than it delivered, but it was cute and fluffy.
Re:traducere: nervous =/= nervos!!!!!
Re:traducere: nervous =/= nervos!!!!!
haewilya's review
4.0
Love it for all the hilarious things that happened in the story. And I'm always a bit partial to love stories where the couple didn't like/love each other at first. So there.
nipomuki's review
3.0
I bought this because it was cheap and I like regency. I found it an easy read and finished it. Which I do not always do with Romance these days. It had all the right ingredients and I was entertained. But there was nothing new or special about it. The truth is: I want to read Heyer and Veryan. And I have not yet found anyone who can do for me what they did. Adding some sexy times just isn't enough.
audrey042's review against another edition
4.0
Légère, drôle et pleine de piquant, cette romance est un petit bonbon qui vous donnera le sourire aux lèvres ! À travers un duo haut en couleur, composé d’une héroïne intrépide qui vit dans son propre monde aux mépris de la réalité et des convenances, et d’un vicomte luttant très fort pour conserver le peu de maîtrise qui lui reste, l’autrice nous régale de scènes cocasses et hilarantes, nous prouvant sa parfaite maîtrise du comique de situation. Une romance historique parfaite pour se détendre, pour s’initier en douceur au genre ou au contraire, pour continuer sa découverte en compagnie d’un vicomte qui illustre parfaitement l’idée qu’entre l’exaspération et l’amour, il n’y a parfois qu’un pas ou une femme imprévisible, exaspérante, mais ô combien attirante.
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tita_noir's review
5.0
Pure, unadulterated fluff. And so fun to read.
Unlike the other Balogh regencies that I have been reading that have some serious themes and angsty heroes/heroines, this one is straight fun and humor.
The heroine Daisy is the daughter of an obscenely wealthy baron who died and left his daughters as his heiresses. Daisy has never married and thinks of herself as an aging spinster with lots of sense. She will tell this to everyone and anyone who will listen, except those listeners often look at the lovely, young twenty five year old with disbelief when she makes this announcement. Her biggest dream is to have her incredibly lovely younger sister, Rose, have a season and make a brilliant match.
On their way to London, Daisy notices a gentleman being set upon by a trio of thugs and rushes out to save him with nothing on but a night-dress, facial cream (she hates her freckles) and a black umbrella.
Giles, Lord Kinkade is nonplussed upon seeing his savior. But what is even worse, by the time he has gotten to London the whole story has gotten around and Giles finds himself being teased mercilessly.
He is incredibly exasperated by Daisy and seeks her out to give her a blistering set-down. Except, somehow, bewilderingly he has managed to introduce Daisy to his aunt who ends up sponsoring Rose's come-out. And this begins the fun, funny romance of Daisy and Giles.
What I loved, loved, loved about this book is how great Daisy and Giles were together. Daisy thinks she is a six foot tall, lioness, with great good sense and who can accomplish anything. She is oblivious to insult and manages always to somehow, to the utter bewilderment of Giles, make her crazy schemes happen. She says exactly what she thinks and I love reading the dialog between her and Giles because conversations never, ever turns out the way he thinks they should.
There is a razor thin plot about a dastardly marquis and his son who attempt to prey on heiresses in very dastardly ways. And it does add a tiny bit of intrigue. But all in all this is pure romantic comedy.
I grinned the entire time I read it.
Unlike the other Balogh regencies that I have been reading that have some serious themes and angsty heroes/heroines, this one is straight fun and humor.
The heroine Daisy is the daughter of an obscenely wealthy baron who died and left his daughters as his heiresses. Daisy has never married and thinks of herself as an aging spinster with lots of sense. She will tell this to everyone and anyone who will listen, except those listeners often look at the lovely, young twenty five year old with disbelief when she makes this announcement. Her biggest dream is to have her incredibly lovely younger sister, Rose, have a season and make a brilliant match.
On their way to London, Daisy notices a gentleman being set upon by a trio of thugs and rushes out to save him with nothing on but a night-dress, facial cream (she hates her freckles) and a black umbrella.
Giles, Lord Kinkade is nonplussed upon seeing his savior. But what is even worse, by the time he has gotten to London the whole story has gotten around and Giles finds himself being teased mercilessly.
He is incredibly exasperated by Daisy and seeks her out to give her a blistering set-down. Except, somehow, bewilderingly he has managed to introduce Daisy to his aunt who ends up sponsoring Rose's come-out. And this begins the fun, funny romance of Daisy and Giles.
What I loved, loved, loved about this book is how great Daisy and Giles were together. Daisy thinks she is a six foot tall, lioness, with great good sense and who can accomplish anything. She is oblivious to insult and manages always to somehow, to the utter bewilderment of Giles, make her crazy schemes happen. She says exactly what she thinks and I love reading the dialog between her and Giles because conversations never, ever turns out the way he thinks they should.
There is a razor thin plot about a dastardly marquis and his son who attempt to prey on heiresses in very dastardly ways. And it does add a tiny bit of intrigue. But all in all this is pure romantic comedy.
I grinned the entire time I read it.
taisie22's review
5.0
Again, an older book in the style of Georgette Heyer. It's a really funny story where the hero is constantly befuddled by the responses of the young lady who first met him when she rescued him from ruffians who stole his purse, then paid his bill much to his dismay and affronted honor.