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vakariaan's review against another edition
4.0
When the synopsis said they'd be forced to marry because she was compromised in a closet, I wasn't expecting her to be so THOROUGHLY compromised.
This is the second in the Wedded by Scandal series and I really enjoyed it. The first book has become a favourite of mine, so I enjoyed the little cameos of the leads from Accidentally Compromising the Duke.
I was so worried that Livvie would slip too far into "Tomboy Who Thinks Traditionally Girly Things Are Inferior" territory but thankfully she did not.
Tobias was your typical tortured hero but unlike most histroms, he actually had very good reasons for it. Papa Blade, I hope you're burning in hell.
Stacy Reid is an auto-buy author for me (and this has been sitting on my Bought TBR shelf for a LONG time), she knows how to bring the heat and the emotions.
The only thing holding this at a 3.5/4 star is, like the first book, I don't feel like there was as much grovelling at the end as there should have been. Tobias seemed to do an about turn very quickly and I don't think it was examined enough. I also feel like the Epilogue could have given us a bit more rather than just setting up the next book.
That being said, his grand gesture was a VERY big grand gesture.
This is the second in the Wedded by Scandal series and I really enjoyed it. The first book has become a favourite of mine, so I enjoyed the little cameos of the leads from Accidentally Compromising the Duke.
I was so worried that Livvie would slip too far into "Tomboy Who Thinks Traditionally Girly Things Are Inferior" territory but thankfully she did not.
Tobias was your typical tortured hero but unlike most histroms, he actually had very good reasons for it. Papa Blade, I hope you're burning in hell.
Stacy Reid is an auto-buy author for me (and this has been sitting on my Bought TBR shelf for a LONG time), she knows how to bring the heat and the emotions.
The only thing holding this at a 3.5/4 star is, like the first book, I don't feel like there was as much grovelling at the end as there should have been. Tobias seemed to do an about turn very quickly and I don't think it was examined enough. I also feel like the Epilogue could have given us a bit more rather than just setting up the next book.
That being said, his grand gesture was a VERY big grand gesture.
lindseygray11's review against another edition
5.0
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Scandal abounds in this new novel by Stacy Reid. Haunted by the scandal of her father’s death, Lady Olivia Sherwood is not eager to reenter society after her disastrous come out. Her step-father’s ill health forces her to make changes to herself she never wanted to. She needs a husband or her very life may lie in peril.
The Earl of Blade, Tobias Walcott, doesn’t want for a wife, but he is enraptured by every move Lady Olivia makes. Since his mother has taken Livvie under her wing a the behest of Livvie’s step-father, she has run riot over Tobias’ life and emotions. Once caught after having an encounter in a linen closet, Tobias and Livvie are forced to marry.
One element I found very interesting in this story was the intertwining of both Livvie and Tobias’ past scandals with their current one. Because of the past, they are completely wrong for each other, but the hint of current scandal is the one that brings them together. I loved the wicked banter between the two as they both tried to control the emotions that burned within them. The added pressure of Livvie’s friendship with Tobias’ younger sister brought forth another juicy scandal and caused passions to erupt, cracking the thick shell around Tobias’ heart.
I adored both Livvie and Tobias. Livvie stayed true to herself even after trying to be a perfect miss. She continued to attempt to solve her own problems and against his core beliefs, Tobias was able to help her when she did need it. A glowing five star read and I can’t wait to read more from Stacy Reid!
Scandal abounds in this new novel by Stacy Reid. Haunted by the scandal of her father’s death, Lady Olivia Sherwood is not eager to reenter society after her disastrous come out. Her step-father’s ill health forces her to make changes to herself she never wanted to. She needs a husband or her very life may lie in peril.
The Earl of Blade, Tobias Walcott, doesn’t want for a wife, but he is enraptured by every move Lady Olivia makes. Since his mother has taken Livvie under her wing a the behest of Livvie’s step-father, she has run riot over Tobias’ life and emotions. Once caught after having an encounter in a linen closet, Tobias and Livvie are forced to marry.
One element I found very interesting in this story was the intertwining of both Livvie and Tobias’ past scandals with their current one. Because of the past, they are completely wrong for each other, but the hint of current scandal is the one that brings them together. I loved the wicked banter between the two as they both tried to control the emotions that burned within them. The added pressure of Livvie’s friendship with Tobias’ younger sister brought forth another juicy scandal and caused passions to erupt, cracking the thick shell around Tobias’ heart.
I adored both Livvie and Tobias. Livvie stayed true to herself even after trying to be a perfect miss. She continued to attempt to solve her own problems and against his core beliefs, Tobias was able to help her when she did need it. A glowing five star read and I can’t wait to read more from Stacy Reid!
readinginfairyland's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
chanelchapters's review against another edition
2.0
Livvie deserved better. I was not a fan of Tobias nor who Livvie became when with him.
bluestockinglaura's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
alishampat's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5