gonturans's review against another edition
4.0
Upon a reread, it’s bumped up from 3.5 to 4 stars, for the simple fact I understood Ash more, and Margaret as well. The cruelties of family and of love.
katdid's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars/ This was fine but I'm having a hard time now even remembering how it ended? I liked Ash and Margaret and their relationship, but wow her family are awful. I'm interested in reading the other books about Ash's brothers though.
chickenafraido's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars for enjoyment - nothing groundbreaking going on with the literature here, but it was amazingly fun to read!
Heroine took some warming up to, but I grew to love her as I got to know her. Hero was spectacular, I loved him in every way. By the end, they were one of my favorite historical-romance duos I've ever read.
Heroine took some warming up to, but I grew to love her as I got to know her. Hero was spectacular, I loved him in every way. By the end, they were one of my favorite historical-romance duos I've ever read.
jenibus's review against another edition
5.0
Honestly, this is the 3rd or 4th reread of this book but I never logged it in Goodreads. Unveiled is one of my favorite romance novels, one that I routinely go back to when I want a comfort read.
julianaphilippa's review against another edition
5.0
4.75 stars A ridiculous star-rating, I know! But I can't decide between 4.5 and 5. My face is splitting in half right now from the grin I'm wearing, having just finished reading it, so what is holding me back? Well I know what's holding me back—his immediate attraction to her at the beginning. Such a small thing; need to get over myself. This book was AMAZING!! Can't believe I've waited till now to finally read this series.
Full review to come.
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Don't feel like writing a full review, so am just going to write down some of my thoughts:
— Unbelievable hero, who very quickly made it onto my favorites list; Ash is so swoon-worthy in every way: he's so sweet, tender, charming, deliciously upfront and aggressive, but also vulnerable, lonely, in need of love. He's fantastic and totally makes the book.
— Margaret is a great heroine as well and the way the plot goes, there is definitely a lot of angst surrounding her actions and the reason she's in the household (and undercover), but Maxton pulled it all off brilliantly.
—Love Ash's brothers and can't wait to read their stories!!!
—Margaret's brothers and her father were such insufferable cads. OMG I couldn't take it; drove me bonkers, especially that she continues to feel she has an obligation and loyalty to them. I get the principle of why she feels that way, especially given that her father's lack of those things is what put them in this difficult spot, but still ... They were horrid.
So quote-worthy, so sigh-worthy, angst-ridden, great supporting characters, you really don't know how things are going to possibly work out. So fantastic!
And again: love, love, LOVE Ash!!!!!
(The only thing I will say was a little off was Ash's reaction when he finds out.)
Full review to come.
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Don't feel like writing a full review, so am just going to write down some of my thoughts:
— Unbelievable hero, who very quickly made it onto my favorites list; Ash is so swoon-worthy in every way: he's so sweet, tender, charming, deliciously upfront and aggressive, but also vulnerable, lonely, in need of love. He's fantastic and totally makes the book.
— Margaret is a great heroine as well and the way the plot goes, there is definitely a lot of angst surrounding her actions and the reason she's in the household (and undercover), but Maxton pulled it all off brilliantly.
—Love Ash's brothers and can't wait to read their stories!!!
—Margaret's brothers and her father were such insufferable cads. OMG I couldn't take it; drove me bonkers, especially that she continues to feel she has an obligation and loyalty to them. I get the principle of why she feels that way, especially given that her father's lack of those things is what put them in this difficult spot, but still ... They were horrid.
So quote-worthy, so sigh-worthy, angst-ridden, great supporting characters, you really don't know how things are going to possibly work out. So fantastic!
And again: love, love, LOVE Ash!!!!!
(The only thing I will say was a little off was Ash's reaction when he finds out.)
ccgwalt's review against another edition
4.0
TBR Challenge 2012-- Personal Challenge: this has been on my to-read list since April 2011.
Grade A-
Unveiled is a wonderful tale illustrating the wisdom of the saying, "What a tangled web you weave when first you practice to deceive." Lady Margaret poses as her father's nurse in order to seek vengeance on the man who is trying to ruin the ailing Duke and have her and her brothers declared illegitimate. But Ash isn't what she expected, and close quarters draws the two of them together. He admires her and makes her feel alive and important for the first time. She learns to respect him and to appreciate his good qualities.
Ash and Margaret are fully realized characters. They are interesting, unique, and completely entertaining. The ethical dilemmas facing both characters are real and not easily solved. The reader sees both sides of the issues, as do, at times, the characters themselves. I love how the novel unfolds and enjoyed the secondary characters, as well.
My main quibble with the novel is how it ended. I appreciated the complicated situation throughout the story and I knew the resolution couldn't be completely satisfying for all concerned. However, the way it ended, although unexpected, felt something like a cop-out to me.
Grade A-
Unveiled is a wonderful tale illustrating the wisdom of the saying, "What a tangled web you weave when first you practice to deceive." Lady Margaret poses as her father's nurse in order to seek vengeance on the man who is trying to ruin the ailing Duke and have her and her brothers declared illegitimate. But Ash isn't what she expected, and close quarters draws the two of them together. He admires her and makes her feel alive and important for the first time. She learns to respect him and to appreciate his good qualities.
Ash and Margaret are fully realized characters. They are interesting, unique, and completely entertaining. The ethical dilemmas facing both characters are real and not easily solved. The reader sees both sides of the issues, as do, at times, the characters themselves. I love how the novel unfolds and enjoyed the secondary characters, as well.
My main quibble with the novel is how it ended. I appreciated the complicated situation throughout the story and I knew the resolution couldn't be completely satisfying for all concerned. However, the way it ended, although unexpected, felt something like a cop-out to me.
jessicafee86's review against another edition
4.0
Super fun, feel good romance novel, Courtney Milan might be one of my new favorite romance authors.
rachelini's review against another edition
4.0
New romance author for me! I liked this a lot. It worked a good deliberate mistaken identity plot and some nice family dynamics.
martamae77's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
elizabethbane's review against another edition
I think this holds the distinction of being the first romance novel out of the dozens that I've read in the past few months to use the word "penis."