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2sweet2kahill's review against another edition
4.0
What do you do when living with your sister and the man that you're in love with gets to be too much? Run away back to Ireland, duh. One Dangerous Night, is the second installment in The Gambler's Daughters series; and its one of those sequels that outshines the first. This book takes off with a bang, in the first scene alone we're awarded: a storm, a mail coach and a regency era traffic accident. Kit & Elise are both so angry at life having been passed over time and time again, and it is so healing that they get to have each other. This book is a slooooow burn with a secret identity that is done SO well. These two have gone through the ringer in matters of love, and to see them get it right was a gift!
rhaeneystargaryen's review against another edition
1.0
could NOT decide between 2 or 1 but there's only ONE memorable moment so a 1 it is!
Writing did not move me, I don't feel like there was any chemistry/tension between the leads, and on top of that they didn't get intimate until nearly 3/4 of the way into the book. Insane considering I didn't care what happened between the two of them at that point.
The ending felt too rushed and wrapped up too quickly, there was a villain that was introduced too late in the book for it to even matter.
Writing did not move me, I don't feel like there was any chemistry/tension between the leads, and on top of that they didn't get intimate until nearly 3/4 of the way into the book. Insane considering I didn't care what happened between the two of them at that point.
The ending felt too rushed and wrapped up too quickly, there was a villain that was introduced too late in the book for it to even matter.
wellreadbadlybehaved's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.25
*First Listen: 11 June 2024*
sashareadssss's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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
megatza's review
emotional
funny
medium-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
4.5
I really enjoyed this second installment in the Gambler's Daughters trilogy. Elise is young and naive, self centered and very stubborn....and she learns a lot on this runaway roadtrip. I think what I like most is that she isn't "redeemed" but instead grows up and recognizes the value in who she is. It helps that a handsome duke is also a runaway on a mission to find himself. There's adventure and misfortune and joy and love.
heatherbri's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
2.75
andrea_author's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
After a carriage accident, Elise is stranded in a storm with a rugged stranger. Unknown to her, Kit is the disguised Duke of Winderton. They shelter together and brave the dangers of the road. What happens when she learns his true identity?
This is a fun, lighthearted story with some tense moments. Elise and Kit are complex and flawed, but they help each other to be better people.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
This is a fun, lighthearted story with some tense moments. Elise and Kit are complex and flawed, but they help each other to be better people.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
jeannethinks's review
adventurous
funny
reflective
medium-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? No
3.0
One Dangerous Night: A Gambler's Daughters Romance
This is the second book in the series, each book is a sister from the Lanscarr family.
Elise Lanscarr runs away in a snit like a child throwing a temper tantrum. And then every trial you can imagine is thrown at her because she's young, beautiful and not wise in the ways of the world. I really wanted to like her as a character, but never warmed up to her. Honestly, if it weren't for Kit she likely would have come to a very bad end.
Christopher Fitzhugh-Cox , the Duke of Winderton has gone off to "find himself". He's lived the life of a vagabond, but his moral compass is strong. After an unexpected ordeal he finds himself stuck with a young woman who is obviously outside of her depth. Together they may be able to find the missing pieces of themselves and uncover some mysteries along the way.
This is the second book in the series, each book is a sister from the Lanscarr family.
Elise Lanscarr runs away in a snit like a child throwing a temper tantrum. And then every trial you can imagine is thrown at her because she's young, beautiful and not wise in the ways of the world. I really wanted to like her as a character, but never warmed up to her. Honestly, if it weren't for Kit she likely would have come to a very bad end.
Christopher Fitzhugh-Cox , the Duke of Winderton has gone off to "find himself". He's lived the life of a vagabond, but his moral compass is strong. After an unexpected ordeal he finds himself stuck with a young woman who is obviously outside of her depth. Together they may be able to find the missing pieces of themselves and uncover some mysteries along the way.
scoutmomskf's review
4.0
Good continuation of the series. At the end of A Kiss in the Moonlight, Dara has married Michael Brogan, the man Elise set her heart on. At the beginning of this book, the entire family lives together. Elise is jealous, hurt, and angry and feels that Dara is gloating over her happiness. She wants out of that situation, so she sneaks off without telling anyone, determined to return to her home in Ireland.
Elise takes some money and sets out in a mail coach for Liverpool in a fit of self-righteousness. However, the driver is drunk, and there is a terrible storm, so many of the passengers opt to wait for the next coach, leaving only Elise and a disreputable-looking stranger. It isn't long before a nearby lightning strike causes a horrific crash, leaving her with the stranger named Kit. Their only option is to go to the next coaching inn and catch the next mail coach. She disdains "Mr. Ruffian" but expects him to help her.
"Mr. Ruffian," aka Kit, is actually Christopher Fitzhugh-Cox, Duke of Winderton, who is also running away from home. A spoiled brat himself, he left home when the woman he loved married his uncle. Following in the footsteps of Shakespeare's Prince Hal, he has been wandering around the country for several months, living the life of "the common man."
I enjoyed this road trip story and its effects on Elise and Kit. At the time of the wreck, each is focused on their own inconvenience, but when they realize they are the only survivors, they team up. That isn't to say they immediately became friends. On the contrary, they are still focused on their own problems rather than what the other wants. But after a series of misfortunes, some of their creation, they begin to look at things differently. Distance from the issues that sent them running opens their eyes to the error of their ways.
I liked watching the relationship between Elise and Kit develop. Their interactions were initially antagonistic, but they soon realized they were more alike than expected. Elise is stubbornly independent and makes foolish decisions when her temper is up. Kit had his moments of foolishness, but he is a gentleman at heart, and an unwilling protectiveness kicks in. Neither expected the sparks of attraction that flared between them. There are some fun scenes as they battle each other, then slowly turn to liking and respecting. Each is surprised to realize that their feelings have turned to love.
A couple of twists leading up to the conclusion bring home the changes Kit and Elise have experienced during their adventures. I ached for Kit's pain and loved Elise's confidence that she would see him again. The ending was terrific, and Kit's big moment was perfectly done.
My favorite secondary character was Tamsyn, the dog. I loved how she adopted Kit and Elise and how they loved her immediately. She's there when she is needed, whether for comfort or protection.
I liked the ending and the lead-in to the next book. I suspected from the first book that Gwendolyn and Mr. Steele would be a couple, so I can't wait for this one.
Elise takes some money and sets out in a mail coach for Liverpool in a fit of self-righteousness. However, the driver is drunk, and there is a terrible storm, so many of the passengers opt to wait for the next coach, leaving only Elise and a disreputable-looking stranger. It isn't long before a nearby lightning strike causes a horrific crash, leaving her with the stranger named Kit. Their only option is to go to the next coaching inn and catch the next mail coach. She disdains "Mr. Ruffian" but expects him to help her.
"Mr. Ruffian," aka Kit, is actually Christopher Fitzhugh-Cox, Duke of Winderton, who is also running away from home. A spoiled brat himself, he left home when the woman he loved married his uncle. Following in the footsteps of Shakespeare's Prince Hal, he has been wandering around the country for several months, living the life of "the common man."
I enjoyed this road trip story and its effects on Elise and Kit. At the time of the wreck, each is focused on their own inconvenience, but when they realize they are the only survivors, they team up. That isn't to say they immediately became friends. On the contrary, they are still focused on their own problems rather than what the other wants. But after a series of misfortunes, some of their creation, they begin to look at things differently. Distance from the issues that sent them running opens their eyes to the error of their ways.
I liked watching the relationship between Elise and Kit develop. Their interactions were initially antagonistic, but they soon realized they were more alike than expected. Elise is stubbornly independent and makes foolish decisions when her temper is up. Kit had his moments of foolishness, but he is a gentleman at heart, and an unwilling protectiveness kicks in. Neither expected the sparks of attraction that flared between them. There are some fun scenes as they battle each other, then slowly turn to liking and respecting. Each is surprised to realize that their feelings have turned to love.
A couple of twists leading up to the conclusion bring home the changes Kit and Elise have experienced during their adventures. I ached for Kit's pain and loved Elise's confidence that she would see him again. The ending was terrific, and Kit's big moment was perfectly done.
My favorite secondary character was Tamsyn, the dog. I loved how she adopted Kit and Elise and how they loved her immediately. She's there when she is needed, whether for comfort or protection.
I liked the ending and the lead-in to the next book. I suspected from the first book that Gwendolyn and Mr. Steele would be a couple, so I can't wait for this one.
plottrysts's review
4.0
What a fun, low-angst road trip romance! One Dangerous Night is the second book in the Gambler's Daughters series. In the first book Elise, youngest of the Lanscarr sisters, expected a proposal from Michael Brogan only to be shocked when he married her older sister Dara instead. Even worse? Now she has to live with the disgustingly happy couple and get her nose rubbed in the fact that she's single. So, she runs away with all of the sisters' pocket money. Carriages sure aren't built the way they used to be, because there's a giant accident on the road, and she's suddenly stuck with Kit Cox, the only other passenger. Kit might smell kind of bad and wear ugly clothes, but he's not a bad guy, so she decides to stick with him for a while until she can buy another fare to get back to Ireland. After a few days of travel, their close proximity, banter, only-one-haystack/bed/shack in the woods lead to the obvious conclusion: they've fallen in love. But how will she explain to her sisters that she's choosing a life on the road with a scruffy dude instead of marrying a duke? (Psst, Kit is a duke in disguise, so maybe they won't be too shocked after all...)
This is a really fun read that even manages to pack in a couple of surprises along the way. Do note that sexual harassment/assault (or the threat of it) is the subject of at least four plot points; if this is triggering to you, you may wish to avoid. (It is not graphic.) One Dangerous Night was a great way to spend a weekend afternoon.
This objective review is based on a complimentary copy of the novel.
This is a really fun read that even manages to pack in a couple of surprises along the way. Do note that sexual harassment/assault (or the threat of it) is the subject of at least four plot points; if this is triggering to you, you may wish to avoid. (It is not graphic.) One Dangerous Night was a great way to spend a weekend afternoon.
This objective review is based on a complimentary copy of the novel.