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flowersofquiethappiness's review against another edition
3.0
After seeing fellow reader friends exclaiming how they loved this one, I knew I needed to check it out. Plus I loved book one of this series and as much as I love the Hawthorne family in particular, when I saw this one had a contract marriage as its premise, I was hooked. :) And I ended up really liking it! Watching Adelaide and Trent circle around each other so very tentatively, both clearly uncertain of the other, is pretty cute. Although I will say that I expected a little more confidence from Trent. As the man in the relationship during this time period in history, I expected him to at least take charge of a few decisions. Instead, he decides to completely ignore the fact that he's married. In fact, the degree to which he was naive over things really surprised me! It felt a little unrealistic, I think he should've known a few more things than he did, and he frustrated me with how long it took him to finally begin acting like he's married. Now Adelaide's naiveness is perfectly understandable and I enjoyed watching her begin to learn confidence in herself and what she is capable of. And of course, the Hawthorne's! Once the rest of the family finally shows up (much too late in the story for my liking, I admit), then things truly begin to happen. Lots of forward movement in the latter half of the story brings everything to its delightful conclusion and I closed the book with a happy sigh. So while the first half was a little disappointing, the last half made up for it. I'm always game to read about a contract marriage, there's just something about that trope that pulls me in every time! :)
theallmightyme's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
3.0
melissasbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this third book in the Hawthorn house series. The subject matter is more adult, but I consider it clean. The couple in this book is trapped in the bottom of a ruin and forced to marry when no one comes to their rescue before morning. The couple who barely knows each other must navigate their way through this unexpected marriage that neither of them wanted.
eososray's review against another edition
3.0
A sweet, innocent and romantic story. Just about what I was in the mood to read at this particular moment.
jazzyjan94's review against another edition
3.0
I received a copy of this for review from Bethany House Publishers.I did enjoy the plot, it was definitely interesting, however it seemed to lag in certain places and there were a few other things that bothered me. 3.5/5 Stars.
debralewi's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
helenaferreira's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
leslie_books_and_socks_rock's review against another edition
4.0
It’s been a while since I returned to the Hawthorne series. I enjoyed the first two and I was excited this was a marriage of convenience- it’s always fun that the forced proximity to see the couple fall in love.