libronika's review against another edition
2.0
Well now, this was boring.
Seriously, how can a story so packed with events be so dull?
Haven't even read the bonus short story at the end, I'm just done with it. Where's my tequila?
Seriously, how can a story so packed with events be so dull?
Haven't even read the bonus short story at the end, I'm just done with it. Where's my tequila?
bookwife's review
4.0
This was such a wonderful book. I love Caroline Liden's historical romances. This is an enemies to lovers romance.
Biance marries Max(the duke) so that her sister can marry the man she loves. Bianca never wanted to get married but she wants her sister to be happy. Max doesn't care which sister he marries.
Bianca has put her whole life into her fathers poetry shop. She isn't going to just let Max take it over with out a fight. Max was more level headed than Bianca. She was fire and passionate. While Max was more patient and willing to wait to win in the end. I really loved both of these characters. Both are headstrong and aren't afraid to go after what they want. I loved watching them come together.
What I really loved about this book and alot of Linden's books is that it didn't take place in ballrooms. It gives you a taste of the world outside of the ton.. I mean Max is a duke so the ton is there there but it wasn't the focus of this book and I loved that.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Biance marries Max(the duke) so that her sister can marry the man she loves. Bianca never wanted to get married but she wants her sister to be happy. Max doesn't care which sister he marries.
Bianca has put her whole life into her fathers poetry shop. She isn't going to just let Max take it over with out a fight. Max was more level headed than Bianca. She was fire and passionate. While Max was more patient and willing to wait to win in the end. I really loved both of these characters. Both are headstrong and aren't afraid to go after what they want. I loved watching them come together.
What I really loved about this book and alot of Linden's books is that it didn't take place in ballrooms. It gives you a taste of the world outside of the ton.. I mean Max is a duke so the ton is there there but it wasn't the focus of this book and I loved that.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
alisonb's review against another edition
4.0
Not everyone is what they seem in this enjoyable story of two people who find love when they least expect it.
I thought the back stories and characteristics of the hero and heroine were unique and interesting. I liked both of them and was rooting for them from the start. I am also a sucker for watching two people finding their way in a marriage and ultimately working together to make it work-and this story had a good dose of this theme.
This story moved slowly, but it held my interest level due to my fondness for the characters. I also adored watching the hero fall head over heels for the heroine-it was so sweet!
I thought the back stories and characteristics of the hero and heroine were unique and interesting. I liked both of them and was rooting for them from the start. I am also a sucker for watching two people finding their way in a marriage and ultimately working together to make it work-and this story had a good dose of this theme.
This story moved slowly, but it held my interest level due to my fondness for the characters. I also adored watching the hero fall head over heels for the heroine-it was so sweet!
librarianmillie's review against another edition
3.0
Overall ok, but the beginning of the book is a series set-up and feels like it has little to do with the rest of the story and is kind of forgotten until the last act. It made it difficult to really understand or empathize with any of the conflict.
joanav's review
4.0
Review originally posted at Romancing Romances.
I received an eARC at no cost from the publisher, and I am leaving a voluntary and honest review. Thank you.
So, I read a few contemporaries before this (some very good, one not so good), and I was in need of a historical that you bring me the will to read again. This book definitely did it.
About a Rogue is an enemies to lovers story, and I have to say I really enjoyed it, as usual with Caroline Linden’s books.
I really liked the main couple, Bianca was just the right amount of fiery, and Max was a wonderful man trying to win his bride over.
There’s a bit of mystery at the end of the story, and I have to be honest – I did not expect that! Which is good, in case anyone is wondering.
Bianca fierce love for her sister and her work was very amazing, and even if her decision to marry Max was made in the spur of the moment, she kept to it, and even if she didn’t want to fall in love, and actually trying to prevent it, she also realized when it was time to just let go, which I really enjoyed, as I prefer stories where people are not so stubborn that they only realize they love one another in a death or life situation.
Max was indeed a rogue, but he’s so much more than that. He’s an intelligent man, with a head for figures, and he’s very good at business adventures. And he also knows how to best engage with Bianca, without ever forcing her or imposing on her, he simply makes himself known, and actually does the work for both the business and the love relationship.
The conflict at the end could have spiralled out of control if handled differently, but I think the author did just the right thing. Yes, Max hid something from Bianca (and her family), but he had a good reason for it, and I like that Bianca is slightly sad that he didn’t trust her, but not exactly hurt, because she understands him and his reasons.
The book ended up being a quick read, and was just right for my mood.
I received an eARC at no cost from the publisher, and I am leaving a voluntary and honest review. Thank you.
So, I read a few contemporaries before this (some very good, one not so good), and I was in need of a historical that you bring me the will to read again. This book definitely did it.
About a Rogue is an enemies to lovers story, and I have to say I really enjoyed it, as usual with Caroline Linden’s books.
I really liked the main couple, Bianca was just the right amount of fiery, and Max was a wonderful man trying to win his bride over.
There’s a bit of mystery at the end of the story, and I have to be honest – I did not expect that! Which is good, in case anyone is wondering.
Bianca fierce love for her sister and her work was very amazing, and even if her decision to marry Max was made in the spur of the moment, she kept to it, and even if she didn’t want to fall in love, and actually trying to prevent it, she also realized when it was time to just let go, which I really enjoyed, as I prefer stories where people are not so stubborn that they only realize they love one another in a death or life situation.
Max was indeed a rogue, but he’s so much more than that. He’s an intelligent man, with a head for figures, and he’s very good at business adventures. And he also knows how to best engage with Bianca, without ever forcing her or imposing on her, he simply makes himself known, and actually does the work for both the business and the love relationship.
The conflict at the end could have spiralled out of control if handled differently, but I think the author did just the right thing. Yes, Max hid something from Bianca (and her family), but he had a good reason for it, and I like that Bianca is slightly sad that he didn’t trust her, but not exactly hurt, because she understands him and his reasons.
The book ended up being a quick read, and was just right for my mood.
triz193's review against another edition
3.0
Ordinarily a enemies to lovers/marriage of (in)convenience plus being written by Caroline Linden would have been an easy 5 stars.
It's a great lovely read, but I took sometime to warm up to it. It could have been just me.
(I mean, they talked a LOT about ceramics, and about cricket. And ceramics related cricket.)
It's a great lovely read, but I took sometime to warm up to it. It could have been just me.
(I mean, they talked a LOT about ceramics, and about cricket. And ceramics related cricket.)
emmascc's review against another edition
5.0
I think this might be my favourite Caroline Linden book. Bianca and Max have my heart.
edunning91's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0