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patricia_anna's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
4.0
This heroine is probably my favourite of Lenora's characters, and I really enjoyed the storyline. A little inspired by Beauty and the Beast. Good read!
books_and_more_books_byt's review against another edition
3.0
Love is a Rogue is the first book in the Wallflowers vs. Rogues series. The series looks promising and the book sounded great, but I was disappointed after reading this book. I had a hard time trying to stay focused long enough to finish the book. I normally love books by this author but this one seemed to drag, and I just didn’t care for the heroine. I couldn’t seem to connect with her because came across as being selfish. She gripped and made a list of complaints for her brother when Ford was working at their country estate but once she needed him to work on her inherited house, she had no complaints. Ford was a likable hero and was charming but some of the dialogue between them appeared to be forced, not realistic. Overall, the Mayfair Ladies Knitting League has several interesting members for future books so I’m hoping the series gets better.
wallflowerreader_l's review against another edition
5.0
This goes right onto my favorite shelf!
Detailed review to come.
Detailed review to come.
excel_spreadsheet_book_nerd's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
3.5
tomesproject's review against another edition
2.0
Unfortunately, this book didn't really work for me. I really like the premise and the set-up for this book, and the beginning was pretty funny and enjoyable. It wasn't anything super special or stand-out, but I was having a good time. The main character is bookish and is working on writing a dictionary and is perfectly content with her life as a wallflower in society, ready to take on spinsterhood after one more year in society. The hero is a carpenter and a Navy man that works for her family.
The two main characters were clearly very into each other from the first page and the whole "I hate him, but what is this stirring in my tummy?" and "I can't be with her because she's a duke's sister." shenanigans went on for way too long in my opinion. I completely skimmed the last two/three chapters of this book because I was just so tired of reading it, and I didn't want to DNF something so close to the end.
If the rest of this series following the friend group of the main character, there are a few that I would love to read from and I want to give Lenora Bell another shot because this is my first book from her.
I was provided with an early copy of this book for review purposes from the publisher.
The two main characters were clearly very into each other from the first page and the whole "I hate him, but what is this stirring in my tummy?" and "I can't be with her because she's a duke's sister." shenanigans went on for way too long in my opinion. I completely skimmed the last two/three chapters of this book because I was just so tired of reading it, and I didn't want to DNF something so close to the end.
If the rest of this series following the friend group of the main character, there are a few that I would love to read from and I want to give Lenora Bell another shot because this is my first book from her.
I was provided with an early copy of this book for review purposes from the publisher.
nellesnightstand1's review against another edition
4.0
Beatrice is a girl like me! Her passion for books and words stand out!
I love Beatrice and Ford! They are both physically "flawed" characters. Beatrice meets Ford and begins to open up and taste life and it's a wonderful journey to watch her transform from a wallflower to bring her true self.
Needless to say if you love intelligent heroines and heros who love their intelligence, you'll love this book!
I love Beatrice and Ford! They are both physically "flawed" characters. Beatrice meets Ford and begins to open up and taste life and it's a wonderful journey to watch her transform from a wallflower to bring her true self.
Needless to say if you love intelligent heroines and heros who love their intelligence, you'll love this book!
kaydombrowski's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 cute story. I loved learning new vocabulary and I loved that Beatrice was a strong female character
winterreader40's review against another edition
4.0
3.75 stars
We have Beatrice who's only goal is to retire a spinster in the country and write her etymology dictionary, enter Stamford the carpenter renovating her brother's mansion who constantly interrupts her with noise and his maleness. Stamford is a ships carpenter for the Royal Navy but his father is ill so he's filling in for him. He can't help but notice the Duke's sister's as he keeps catching her spying on him from the tower window.
Beatrice is a very wordy character and I had to look up a few words, but the author does mostly tell you what they mean. She was born with a palsy to the right side of her face due to complications during the birth, causing it to droop. Stamford however doesn't see this as a problem or a distraction from her looks or her personality, unlike her mother(really wanted to poke the mother in the eye at times). After a tensely flirtatious first meeting, they never expect to see each other again.
When Beatrice inherits a bookstore in desperate need of repairs, and Ford shoes up looking for her brother and we get into the flirting and the steam.
We have Beatrice who's only goal is to retire a spinster in the country and write her etymology dictionary, enter Stamford the carpenter renovating her brother's mansion who constantly interrupts her with noise and his maleness. Stamford is a ships carpenter for the Royal Navy but his father is ill so he's filling in for him. He can't help but notice the Duke's sister's as he keeps catching her spying on him from the tower window.
Beatrice is a very wordy character and I had to look up a few words, but the author does mostly tell you what they mean. She was born with a palsy to the right side of her face due to complications during the birth, causing it to droop. Stamford however doesn't see this as a problem or a distraction from her looks or her personality, unlike her mother(really wanted to poke the mother in the eye at times). After a tensely flirtatious first meeting, they never expect to see each other again.
When Beatrice inherits a bookstore in desperate need of repairs, and Ford shoes up looking for her brother and we get into the flirting and the steam.
kaylascoffeeplot's review against another edition
4.0
I finished this book very quickly because it made me giggle out loud multiple times. I adored the heroine. And what's not to love about inheriting a bookshop? First book I've read of Bell's, and I'm excited to read more.
nellesnightstand's review against another edition
4.0
Beatrice is a girl like me! Her passion for books and words stand out!
I love Beatrice and Ford! They are both physically "flawed" characters. Beatrice meets Ford and begins to open up and taste life and it's a wonderful journey to watch her transform from a wallflower to bring her true self.
Needless to say if you love intelligent heroines and heros who love their intelligence, you'll love this book!
I love Beatrice and Ford! They are both physically "flawed" characters. Beatrice meets Ford and begins to open up and taste life and it's a wonderful journey to watch her transform from a wallflower to bring her true self.
Needless to say if you love intelligent heroines and heros who love their intelligence, you'll love this book!