coffee_and_wool's review
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? No
3.25
_yumitsang_'s review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jeansthoughts's review
4.0
I'm genuinely so surprised that I hadn't heard of Susanna Craig before requesting this title on netgalley. She ticks all of my historical romance boxes. I loved the couple in this story - an English noble woman fleeing a brother attempting to marry her off to an unsavoury Lord, and an Irish lawyer/rebel in search of a governess for his unruly younger sisters. I particularly enjoyed that despite their internal strife and very real struggles this was not a story about two people at war with one another, constantly miscommunication and overreacting. Yes they have secrets but they also have sympathy and as they grow to know and care for on another I couldn't help but smile. I also always enjoy a little but of humour in my historical romance and the precocious younger siblings and large family provide exactly that. Perfect for fans of Tessa Dare!
alexlc's review
emotional
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.0
snowie's review
2.0
-This wasn't terrible, the characters were likable enough but it didn't have enough romance for a romance book.
-It was pretty boring too, I fell asleep a lot while reading and the relationship development could have been better.
-It was pretty boring too, I fell asleep a lot while reading and the relationship development could have been better.
ladywithaquill's review
4.0
The third book in the Rogues and Rebels series, there was never a doubt in my mind that it would be an enjoyable read! The previous book made me feel so many emotions, and I fell in love with the characters. This book was no different, and I found myself eager to turn the page, no matter what else was going on in my life. Finished it in a day, without a shred of regret.
The last thing Rosamund Gorse expected was to find herself fleeing to Ireland from a marriage arranged by her brother, but that's exactly the situation in which she finds herself. Setting out to find a lawyer to protect her, she stumbles upon a job instead, and her plan changes - hide out as a governess to two young girls until she can find a way to escape her brother. Her employer, Paris Burke, is a barrister who was part of the Irish rebellion against British rule. An English woman is the last person he would have hired, but he's desperate and she'll do. Soon enough, though, he rethinks his plan as she wreaks havoc on his tidy world. Maybe things need to be shaken up though, and she might be just the thing his family needs to begin living again.
I love Irish heroes...*sigh*...and Paris' no-nonsense exterior combined with that secretly exuberant interior made for a hunk of a hero. Isn't it every girl's fantasy to take a man who is all buttoned up and get him to see his wild side? Rosamund was the perfect person to get Paris to see the good in life and let go of all his sadness and anger. Not to mention that her last name was perfect for their family, all of whom were named after the floral side of nature. Paris, Daphne, Bellis, Camellia...it was such a cute match! The two young girls were a great addition to the story, adding levity and also stoicism when appropriate. It was interesting to see their relationship develop not just with Rosamund but also with their brother, Paris. And when the rest of the family entered into things, the story got even more entertaining. I love the Burke family and would love it if they were real...and had a single son who was looking...in the 21st century...hehe.
I don't know if there is plans for another book in this series, but I hope this is not the last we see of this family! Brava to Susanna Craig for yet another wonderful book.
**I received a free copy via NetGalley and this is my honest review.**
The last thing Rosamund Gorse expected was to find herself fleeing to Ireland from a marriage arranged by her brother, but that's exactly the situation in which she finds herself. Setting out to find a lawyer to protect her, she stumbles upon a job instead, and her plan changes - hide out as a governess to two young girls until she can find a way to escape her brother. Her employer, Paris Burke, is a barrister who was part of the Irish rebellion against British rule. An English woman is the last person he would have hired, but he's desperate and she'll do. Soon enough, though, he rethinks his plan as she wreaks havoc on his tidy world. Maybe things need to be shaken up though, and she might be just the thing his family needs to begin living again.
I love Irish heroes...*sigh*...and Paris' no-nonsense exterior combined with that secretly exuberant interior made for a hunk of a hero. Isn't it every girl's fantasy to take a man who is all buttoned up and get him to see his wild side? Rosamund was the perfect person to get Paris to see the good in life and let go of all his sadness and anger. Not to mention that her last name was perfect for their family, all of whom were named after the floral side of nature. Paris, Daphne, Bellis, Camellia...it was such a cute match! The two young girls were a great addition to the story, adding levity and also stoicism when appropriate. It was interesting to see their relationship develop not just with Rosamund but also with their brother, Paris. And when the rest of the family entered into things, the story got even more entertaining. I love the Burke family and would love it if they were real...and had a single son who was looking...in the 21st century...hehe.
I don't know if there is plans for another book in this series, but I hope this is not the last we see of this family! Brava to Susanna Craig for yet another wonderful book.
**I received a free copy via NetGalley and this is my honest review.**
jillmlong's review
4.0
I enjoyed this book. I had not read the previous books but I was able to jump right in. This can be read as a stand-alone. The story was good and I felt the chemistry between the main characters. On a side note, I hate the cover. It reminds me of a gothic novel from the 1960's.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for this ARC.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for this ARC.
hebrideanreader's review
funny
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
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