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solaana's review
There is no place on this earth where the chick on the cover might be called plump or chubby, LIKE THE CHARACTER IN THE BOOK.
lindaunconventionalbookworms's review
4.0
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The Captain's Bluestocking Mistress was a fun read, where the heroine used everything she could to try to seduce the good captain... who would do anything in his power not to ruin her
I don't even know where to start! I loved how Jane knew what she wanted, and that she did what she could to get it! At the perils of her being eligible for marriage, even. The Captain's Bluestocking Mistress brought both romance and humor, and a very unconventional heroine I loved to get to know. And I can't forget that darned cat, who both made things more difficult for Jane, and at times somehow better.
Ridley's Dukes of War series is so good, the heroines are not the ton's usual ladies, standing demurely in the shadows, they take charge of situations, and that makes them loveable. Broken heroes who can be put back together and become stronger are the best, and Xavier definitely fit that bill.
Jane, the younger sister of a man whom the ton liked, has set her eyes on the man she wants to marry. And she will not back down for anything.
Xavier felt like he had nothing more to offer after he came back from the war. He had seen too much. Done too much. And came back alive, while not all of his friends did. He was sure he didn't deserve anything good, but Jane did her best to convince him otherwise.
Side characters from prior books, and hopefully one who will be featured in a future book.
The Captain's Bluestocking Mistress is written in third person, past tense, with an external narrator who knows most of what is going on. The dialogues where hilarious.
Uplifted! That's my main feel for this one.
Even with all this snow and the serpentine trail of coaches, she and her companions would have plenty of time to mingle by the refreshments before taking their seats.mJane slumped against the squab. Mingling was horrid.
He must resume his scheme of converting her image of him into one of a mere acquaintance. It had to work. One did not seduce one's acquaintances.
Lord save him. He moaned into his hands. Things had somehow got even worse. his mission hadn't failed after all. Instead, he had accidentally become the-friend-to-which-she-shared-all-erotic-secrets. Platonic was worse than lovers. Platonic was hell.
The Captain's Bluestocking Mistress was a fun read, where the heroine used everything she could to try to seduce the good captain... who would do anything in his power not to ruin her
Story:
I don't even know where to start! I loved how Jane knew what she wanted, and that she did what she could to get it! At the perils of her being eligible for marriage, even. The Captain's Bluestocking Mistress brought both romance and humor, and a very unconventional heroine I loved to get to know. And I can't forget that darned cat, who both made things more difficult for Jane, and at times somehow better.
Ridley's Dukes of War series is so good, the heroines are not the ton's usual ladies, standing demurely in the shadows, they take charge of situations, and that makes them loveable. Broken heroes who can be put back together and become stronger are the best, and Xavier definitely fit that bill.
Characters:
Jane, the younger sister of a man whom the ton liked, has set her eyes on the man she wants to marry. And she will not back down for anything.
Xavier felt like he had nothing more to offer after he came back from the war. He had seen too much. Done too much. And came back alive, while not all of his friends did. He was sure he didn't deserve anything good, but Jane did her best to convince him otherwise.
Side characters from prior books, and hopefully one who will be featured in a future book.
Writing style :
The Captain's Bluestocking Mistress is written in third person, past tense, with an external narrator who knows most of what is going on. The dialogues where hilarious.
Feels :
Uplifted! That's my main feel for this one.
Even with all this snow and the serpentine trail of coaches, she and her companions would have plenty of time to mingle by the refreshments before taking their seats.mJane slumped against the squab. Mingling was horrid.
He must resume his scheme of converting her image of him into one of a mere acquaintance. It had to work. One did not seduce one's acquaintances.
Lord save him. He moaned into his hands. Things had somehow got even worse. his mission hadn't failed after all. Instead, he had accidentally become the-friend-to-which-she-shared-all-erotic-secrets. Platonic was worse than lovers. Platonic was hell.
yeriwithaj_'s review
4.0
I had a great time reading this book, I laughed many times and had my "Aww ain't that sweet" and my What the hell? Get it together already" moment. If you like historical romances with a practical heroine and a not so practical, slightly stubborn hero then you should check out this book!
kayo32's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
raquelinabook's review
3.0
(2.5)
This is the weakest of the first three books in this series. I’ll make a better review (hopefully?) when I’m out of midterms but… it was a little too unbelievable for me.
This is the weakest of the first three books in this series. I’ll make a better review (hopefully?) when I’m out of midterms but… it was a little too unbelievable for me.
kateh3077's review
5.0
I would like to start this review by thanking NetGalley for allowing me to read this fantastic book.
I have given this book 5 five star rating because the writing style was great and I will read the book again as well as recommend it to others or buy it as a gift. It was also a good book for the continuation of this companion series (The Dukes of War).
Plot/Story line:
This was a lovely easy to read romance book. The book follows the stories of Captain Xavier Grey (who has returned from the war a shell of a man), and spinster Jane Downing (who want's to be off the shelf and into the arms of a hot-blooded man especially the dark and dangerous Captain Grey. He feels that he's not deserving of the love and respect of others because of things that he did during the war while she just wants to experience the feeling of love experienced by her friends,
Character (s):
There was a lot to the two main characters Jane and Xavier but equally as much to the other characters. Both characters were strong, kind,gentle natured loving, well read people whos love story was captivating.
Summary:
I enjoyed this book as much as I did the "The Earl's defiant Wallflower" and as much as I'm sure I will the rest of the series. Erica's writing was fabulous as was her world building. The way she described the expectations in the regency period as well as the places and clothing was really evocative and made me as the reader feel like I was experiencing. Especially her descriptions of the clothes as it made me feel like I was actually touching the materials.
I have given this book 5 five star rating because the writing style was great and I will read the book again as well as recommend it to others or buy it as a gift. It was also a good book for the continuation of this companion series (The Dukes of War).
Plot/Story line:
This was a lovely easy to read romance book. The book follows the stories of Captain Xavier Grey (who has returned from the war a shell of a man), and spinster Jane Downing (who want's to be off the shelf and into the arms of a hot-blooded man especially the dark and dangerous Captain Grey. He feels that he's not deserving of the love and respect of others because of things that he did during the war while she just wants to experience the feeling of love experienced by her friends,
Character (s):
There was a lot to the two main characters Jane and Xavier but equally as much to the other characters. Both characters were strong, kind,gentle natured loving, well read people whos love story was captivating.
Summary:
I enjoyed this book as much as I did the "The Earl's defiant Wallflower" and as much as I'm sure I will the rest of the series. Erica's writing was fabulous as was her world building. The way she described the expectations in the regency period as well as the places and clothing was really evocative and made me as the reader feel like I was experiencing. Especially her descriptions of the clothes as it made me feel like I was actually touching the materials.
ingypingy2000's review
4.0
While the main heroine was a bit pushy, there was something about her that I connected with and really appreciated. Over all a cute and sweet easy read.
kay_slayerofbooks's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars
I giggled incessantly!!!
Jane is . . . relentless!!! I mean I really did giggle throughout the entire story. It was worth it tho, I LOVED IT!
I giggled incessantly!!!
Jane is . . . relentless!!! I mean I really did giggle throughout the entire story. It was worth it tho, I LOVED IT!
nesasaenz81's review
2.5
Good bones of a story, I had some issues with the timelapses and too many modern colloquialisms (and usually that doesn't phase me).
Good bones of a story, I had some issues with the timelapses and too many modern colloquialisms (and usually that doesn't phase me).
emma_bookaholic's review
5.0
Very good book! Won this in a giveaway - Thank you! Easy going, fun to read, well worth a look! Will be looking to get more of the series very soon!