aminowrimo's review against another edition
3.0
The reaction of the men to the sexual awakening of the women is what makes this book interesting. I like the fact that the main couple is already married— too many romances end up 'happily ever after,' with perhaps a poignant moment when they've been married for a while, and you don't get to see anything of the actual marriage.
Which didn't happen here. So I liked it. I'm eager to read the next book in the series.
Which didn't happen here. So I liked it. I'm eager to read the next book in the series.
corsetreads's review against another edition
4.0
Really liked the secondary storyline a lot more than the primary one. That said, I liked the primary storyline just fine but Rebecca and Robert’s story just had a lot of sweetness and the stakes were higher than Brianna and Colton’s.
4/5 on the spice scale too
4/5 on the spice scale too
sadie_rae's review against another edition
4.0
A funny and mostly light hearted story about a woman who wishes for her Husband to not only like her but to Love her as well. While her Husband is a bit stuffy and much too schedule orientated His wife Brianna seeks to change his ways with the help of a slightly scandalous book written by a former courtesan on Love and how to gain your husbands unwavering affection. Highly recommend this book and I'm looking forward the the middel brothers story.
xlynt's review against another edition
hopeful
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
The secondary couple - Robert & Rebecca's story feels completely unnecessary. It's a typical innocent debutante charms notorious take story which took me out of the main couple's.
Wish there had been more scenes about Colton and Brianna spending time together (outside of the bedroom) and getting to know each other.
Wish there had been more scenes about Colton and Brianna spending time together (outside of the bedroom) and getting to know each other.
yoopiedoopie's review against another edition
2.0
this was despicable deplorable i hated it i love sexually empowering women but why tf were these men worth the effort they just sat there dithering about
oobloobmoob's review against another edition
3.0
I love when romance novels are about established couple instead of two people getting together for the first time.
artsymusings's review against another edition
4.0
Lessons From a Scarlet Lady was a recommended read and I found it a very enjoyable and a sexy read. I rarely find a good enough synopsis of historical romances which capture my interest enough to make me read them. But I found the story to be highly intriguing and a page turner which is why I finished it in less than a day.
The main protagonists, Brianna and Colton, are truly very engaging. While Brianna kept me engrossed throughout in what she was about to do next; I also anticipated Colton's reaction to her actions. The back story involving Brianna's best friend was also welcome as it brought a new twist to an otherwise after-marriage novel.
One great thing about the novel was that it dove right into the heart of the matter from the first page. Although, I like all the other approaches as well; these kind of starts are also welcomed. I liked the advices given at the start of every chapter and the witty dialogue had me laughing out loud. The scenes were hot and well put and the pace was just perfect.
In all, I had a good time reading Lessons From a Scarlet Lady. If you are into historical romances, then this book is simply a must-read!
The main protagonists, Brianna and Colton, are truly very engaging. While Brianna kept me engrossed throughout in what she was about to do next; I also anticipated Colton's reaction to her actions. The back story involving Brianna's best friend was also welcome as it brought a new twist to an otherwise after-marriage novel.
One great thing about the novel was that it dove right into the heart of the matter from the first page. Although, I like all the other approaches as well; these kind of starts are also welcomed. I liked the advices given at the start of every chapter and the witty dialogue had me laughing out loud. The scenes were hot and well put and the pace was just perfect.
In all, I had a good time reading Lessons From a Scarlet Lady. If you are into historical romances, then this book is simply a must-read!
witandsin's review against another edition
5.0
From the moment Brianna first laid eyes on Colton Northfield, Duke of Rolthven, she was in love. Now married for three months to the wealthy, handsome duke, Brianna has everything she could want – save for her husband’s love and attention. When she spies a copy of Lady Rothburg’s Advice, a scandalous banned book of advice from a courtesan, she knows she has found the key to getting her heart’s desire.
Unexpectedly thrust into the ducal role at a young age, duty, formality, and order have become part and parcel of Colton’s character. So when his lovely young wife turns his world upside down, Colton is at a loss. He finds it hard to think of anything but Brianna, whom he has always found desirable but has now become an irresistible vixen that leads him to behave in the most improper manner. But though Colton finds himself entranced by his wife, he wonders how a woman like Brianna learned such tricks to her newfound sensual arsenal.
Will Brianna’s campaign to win her husband’s love meet with rousing success? Or will the tactics she learned in her lessons from a scarlet lady ultimately push Colton farther away?
Emma Wildes just keeps getting better and better! Lessons from a Scarlet Lady faces formidable competition, but has come out as my favorite book of Ms. Wildes’s yet. Passion, seduction, and most of all, love, are blended perfectly in this sensual, beautiful novel.
What captured me about Lessons from a Scarlet Lady was the innate likeability of every character. None of them were perfect, but from Brianna to Colton to their family and friends, each endeared themselves to me in their loyalty to those they loved and their determination not to accept the status quo, but to see their loved ones truly happy. Brianna in particular is a bright spirit. Her love for Colton shines through on the page and her confidence and willingness to risk scandal to make their marriage a better one won me over. As for Colton, he might be a bit stuffy at first, but it’s understandable given the duties he had to assume at a young age. Ms. Wildes made me melt when it came to seeing these two together. Their desire for one another burned up the pages of the book, but it’s the strength of their relationship that resonated with me.
Lessons from a Scarlet Lady actually features not just one romance, but two. Ms. Wildes drew me in immediately to the plight of Brianna’s best friend, Rebecca, and her love for Colton’s youngest brother, Robert. Their romance was just as vivid as Brianna and Colton’s, and though uniquely their own, wove in and out of Colton and Brianna’s story seamlessly. Neither Robert nor Rebecca are all that society perceives them to be. She is more than just a pretty heiress and he is more than a dazzling rogue. Their path to happily ever after has more than one obstacle to overcome and I was cheering them on all the way, eager to see them (with the help of the middle Northfield brother, Damien) find happiness as well.
I loved every single page of Lessons from a Scarlet Lady and the only disappointing thing was that it eventually had to come to an end. I desperately hope Ms. Wildes writes a story for Damien and, if she does, that the characters I so fell in love with in Lessons from a Scarlet Lady grace the page once more. I am thrilled to Joyfully Recommend Lessons from a Scarlet Lady. Ms. Wildes has a talent for penning exquisitely sensual historical romances and I cannot wait to see what she writes next!
Recommended Read. Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed.
Unexpectedly thrust into the ducal role at a young age, duty, formality, and order have become part and parcel of Colton’s character. So when his lovely young wife turns his world upside down, Colton is at a loss. He finds it hard to think of anything but Brianna, whom he has always found desirable but has now become an irresistible vixen that leads him to behave in the most improper manner. But though Colton finds himself entranced by his wife, he wonders how a woman like Brianna learned such tricks to her newfound sensual arsenal.
Will Brianna’s campaign to win her husband’s love meet with rousing success? Or will the tactics she learned in her lessons from a scarlet lady ultimately push Colton farther away?
Emma Wildes just keeps getting better and better! Lessons from a Scarlet Lady faces formidable competition, but has come out as my favorite book of Ms. Wildes’s yet. Passion, seduction, and most of all, love, are blended perfectly in this sensual, beautiful novel.
What captured me about Lessons from a Scarlet Lady was the innate likeability of every character. None of them were perfect, but from Brianna to Colton to their family and friends, each endeared themselves to me in their loyalty to those they loved and their determination not to accept the status quo, but to see their loved ones truly happy. Brianna in particular is a bright spirit. Her love for Colton shines through on the page and her confidence and willingness to risk scandal to make their marriage a better one won me over. As for Colton, he might be a bit stuffy at first, but it’s understandable given the duties he had to assume at a young age. Ms. Wildes made me melt when it came to seeing these two together. Their desire for one another burned up the pages of the book, but it’s the strength of their relationship that resonated with me.
Lessons from a Scarlet Lady actually features not just one romance, but two. Ms. Wildes drew me in immediately to the plight of Brianna’s best friend, Rebecca, and her love for Colton’s youngest brother, Robert. Their romance was just as vivid as Brianna and Colton’s, and though uniquely their own, wove in and out of Colton and Brianna’s story seamlessly. Neither Robert nor Rebecca are all that society perceives them to be. She is more than just a pretty heiress and he is more than a dazzling rogue. Their path to happily ever after has more than one obstacle to overcome and I was cheering them on all the way, eager to see them (with the help of the middle Northfield brother, Damien) find happiness as well.
I loved every single page of Lessons from a Scarlet Lady and the only disappointing thing was that it eventually had to come to an end. I desperately hope Ms. Wildes writes a story for Damien and, if she does, that the characters I so fell in love with in Lessons from a Scarlet Lady grace the page once more. I am thrilled to Joyfully Recommend Lessons from a Scarlet Lady. Ms. Wildes has a talent for penning exquisitely sensual historical romances and I cannot wait to see what she writes next!
Recommended Read. Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed.
ccgwalt's review against another edition
3.0
TBR Challenge 2011- General. This book has been on my goodreads list since August 2010.
This book was easy for me to put down, and I started and finished several books while reading this one. The writing itself was good, but the plot was implausible and the characters were similar to those populating so many other regency romances. A decent read, but nothing unique or out of the ordinary.
This book was easy for me to put down, and I started and finished several books while reading this one. The writing itself was good, but the plot was implausible and the characters were similar to those populating so many other regency romances. A decent read, but nothing unique or out of the ordinary.
kentcryptid's review
2.0
Dear Authors
There are other ways to create character conflict than by making your heroes behave like massively unpleasant, childish dicks.
Yours scathingly,
A. Yan
There are other ways to create character conflict than by making your heroes behave like massively unpleasant, childish dicks.
Yours scathingly,
A. Yan