lindaunconventionalbookworms's review against another edition
5.0
Jeffries has a knack for creating relatable characters, who draw the readers in, ready to swoon with contentment.
geo_ix's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars.
I really enjoyed this one. I liked the characters and trying to figure out who the Lord would be (I predicted Niall when he came along and then the brother when he came along and then played that whole who is it until we found out).
I took half a star off because once it came out who it was it was really all the drama there was. I was all like wow what if the kid is Nialls or something crazy happened but in the end it was just a jealous needy partner wanting his bought wife to obsess over him too and I couldn’t really love that lol so then I was just bummed out. I liked that his brother gave the iou and felt guilt when he knew the circumstances and I look forward to seeing more from him.
I really enjoyed this one. I liked the characters and trying to figure out who the Lord would be (I predicted Niall when he came along and then the brother when he came along and then played that whole who is it until we found out).
I took half a star off because once it came out who it was it was really all the drama there was. I was all like wow what if the kid is Nialls or something crazy happened but in the end it was just a jealous needy partner wanting his bought wife to obsess over him too and I couldn’t really love that lol so then I was just bummed out. I liked that his brother gave the iou and felt guilt when he knew the circumstances and I look forward to seeing more from him.
sabregirl's review against another edition
5.0
Looks like I found another author to follow for novels, going to need to get the previous two novels in this series. Sadly the ending to this one was a bit predictable, I kinda saw the big twist coming. I mean who else would it have been? But still, the lack of surprise was minimal compared to this great story.
kittykornerlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Highly entertaining; engaging characters and the plot moves right along. This Regency romance stars Miss Delia Trevor, who makes the rounds of society and also escapes from them by dressing as a man and visiting gambling hells (oh, and invariably winning) in the wee hours of the morning. Delia is intent on revenge against the card player who cheated her brother and thus caused that brother's suicide. Warren Cory, Marquess of Knightford, is a notorious rake who is secretly haunted by horrifying nightmares. He meets Delia at a party, is intrigued by her, and then recognizes her while she is in her cardsharper disguise. I love the way these two interact and I approve of the romance. I am now reading another in this series.
peggyemi's review against another edition
4.0
I have been a way from reading historical romance for awhile but this book by Sabrina Jeffries was the perfect way to get reintroduced. The story is well written and this author has a writing style that pulls the reader in and carries them along until the end. The characters are delightful and the love story has some nice plot twists. This is an easy and enjoyable read that fans of historical romances will enjoy.
I received an ARC from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This did not influence my opinion and the thoughts expressed are my own.
I received an ARC from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This did not influence my opinion and the thoughts expressed are my own.
dani_bugz's review against another edition
3.0
Actual rating 3.5
Unfortunately I just wasn't feeling this one. It was still enjoyable, but it didn't have the same quality that makes Sabrina Jeffries her amazing self. I did love the first two books though, so I'm excited to read the fourth!
Unfortunately I just wasn't feeling this one. It was still enjoyable, but it didn't have the same quality that makes Sabrina Jeffries her amazing self. I did love the first two books though, so I'm excited to read the fourth!
tinyflame4's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual content, Suicide, and Panic attacks/disorders
heyhaley17's review against another edition
5.0
While this book has many things going for it perhaps one of my favorite things is its depiction of how childhood scars and abuse can carry into adulthood. Warren, our male lead, is outwardly your honorable but rakish lord with a reputation for wandering the seedy gambling hells and brothels of London and seems to have no problem with society knowing it. In reality, he is running from the nightmares cause by an abusive episode from his childhood. Growing up believing that his family would think less of him and therefore never adequately dealing with the emotions and fears Warren continues to suffer from terrible night terrors well into adulthood. Warren's background really deepens my interest in him as his fight to deal with and overcome his
My enjoyment of this is Warren's relationship with Delia. From their first meeting, where Warren calls out her not so subtle attempts to get a view of a gentleman's bare arms, to his recognizing her during a game of cards in a gaming hell and becomes determined to stop her from ruining herself. Throughout their relationship the main thing standing in their way is their personal hurts and unwillingness to share that hurt with another person. However, as they continue to spend more time together, much to both of their dismay, as Warren follows and creates situations with the intention of making Delia's search for the man who ruined her brother/family and his in having difficulty in continuing his necessary nightly activities to avoid his nightmares, the two slowly begin to understand each other and eventually come to learn of the hurts. In doing so, they heal each other and help each other take the next step into the future. All in all, their story is very sweet.
This is also one of the few books where the "end goal" of finding the culprit or villain made sense when their wasn't a huge or deadly confrontation. The book was wrapped up in a believable way that doesn't leave me disappointed and keeps Delia and Warren as the focus.
My enjoyment of this is Warren's relationship with Delia. From their first meeting, where Warren calls out her not so subtle attempts to get a view of a gentleman's bare arms, to his recognizing her during a game of cards in a gaming hell and becomes determined to stop her from ruining herself. Throughout their relationship the main thing standing in their way is their personal hurts and unwillingness to share that hurt with another person. However, as they continue to spend more time together, much to both of their dismay, as Warren follows and creates situations with the intention of making Delia's search for the man who ruined her brother/family and his in having difficulty in continuing his necessary nightly activities to avoid his nightmares, the two slowly begin to understand each other and eventually come to learn of the hurts. In doing so, they heal each other and help each other take the next step into the future. All in all, their story is very sweet.
This is also one of the few books where the "end goal" of finding the culprit or villain made sense when their wasn't a huge or deadly confrontation. The book was wrapped up in a believable way that doesn't leave me disappointed and keeps Delia and Warren as the focus.
slovenianbookworm's review against another edition
5.0
I love books that make me laugh even if only for a moment. I also love witty heroines!
I think I'll add Jeffries on my list of favourite authors because she deserves to be on it.
I think I'll add Jeffries on my list of favourite authors because she deserves to be on it.