Reviews

Copper for the Countess: An American Victorian Romance (Hearts of Arizona #2) by Sally Britton

leslie_books_and_socks_rock's review against another edition

5.0

LOVED this book! And I’m kicking myself for not reading it sooner but it’s okay because the next book will come out soon.

starburst3625's review against another edition

5.0

I’m not a regular reader of Western Romances, but I read them now and then, and if there’s an author that can entice me to give one a go, it’s Sally Britton. I loved Silver Dollar Duke, and this second book in the series did not disappoint. I couldn’t stop listening to the audiobook. On the outside, the premise of a Countess finding herself in cowboy Arizona, seems a little far-fetched, but the backstory sells it to the reader. In the end it’s a marriage of convenience story, but there’s plenty of lead up to it. I particularly appreciated how the decision to marry was thoughtful and not instant or contrived. Another aspect that really stuck out to me was the way that the characters actually talked to each other, when the time was right, about their feelings and important decisions that needed to be made. I think that’s more how real people would deal with it, instead of the tortured back and forth of unexpressed emotions and making decisions for people while just assuming what’s best for them. Kim not a fan of that method of drawing out tension in romances.

I listened to this one in audiobook format. As far as the narration, I thought it was well done. The narrator did a good job with subtle differences in the voices and accents for different characters. It was occasionally inconsistent…I found it most noticeable with Duke’s accent…but overall, well done. I noticed a couple errors, most likely editing errors from the book, but they were minuscule.

I definitely recommend this as a book and an audiobook. You’ll get the most out of it if you read/listen to the first book in the series first, but there’s enough explanation to carry a reader through a standalone reading.

a_neverending_tbr's review

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I really enjoyed another England meets the wild west cowboy world that Sally has put together. Marriage of convenience is my favorite trope and I enjoyed watching Chris and Evelyn fall in love. I wish she had dropped her apprehension a little earlier but the kisses were sweet when they showed up in the story. 

Romantic Content: Kisses 

tchien's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful inspiring slow-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

4.0

talesuponmyshelf_'s review against another edition

4.0

This was such a sweet story! I loved the mix of cultures. Set in Arizona during the Victorian era we get the cowboy feel along with English society. Our main couple are both thrown into difficult situations that bring them together. Chris is now the guardian of his friend's two kids and Evelyn, a widow with a kid from England, has traveled all the way to Arizona to find the shares in a copper mine to give them a living is counterfeit. She has had a hard past with the men in her life so she isn't sure she can trust Chris but his character is so sweet. They learn about each other and grow.
I listened to the audio and loved it! The narrator did a great job with the different parts from the accents to the gender and age. I could easily get into the story.

thecleanreadbookclub's review against another edition

5.0

It’s no secret I’m not a huge fan of westerns. However, after reading Copper for the Countess, I need to amend that statement because I am such a HUGE fan of this book. I was totally wow’d by it and it is by far the best western I’ve ever read.

Where are the westerns like this one? Sally has set the bar and I need more!!

Frosty gets all the stars, all the swoony awards and all the heart eye emojis. I read this one in one sitting because I was so into it. I literally loved every page! Get yourself this book and get reading! You can thank me later!!

Thanks to the author for the copy. All thoughts in this review are my own.

herliterarytravels's review against another edition

5.0

I originally read it back when it first released and I loved it so much. When I heard it was on audio I eagerly downloaded it, and let me tell you I think I loved it even more the second time through, if that’s possible.

Marian Hussey’s narration brought the book alive. Chris and Evie’s love story is so sweet and their character growth unfolds naturally. Never once did I feel frustrated with them like you do with some stories, you just follow along and savor each moment of their journey. Chris, AKA Frosty, will go down in history as one of my favorite cowboys. He’s patient, kind to his core, hard-working, understanding, strong and the way he cares for Evelyn is ***sigh*** so beautiful.

I also love Evelyn. I could relate to her as a mother. Willing to do anything for her daughter, then the other children under her care. I admired her strength and her determination as she is thrust from one bad situation to another. She needed someone kind and dependable in her life and he was there for her like no one had been before.

This is a fantastic book that I highly recommend! It’s clean while still having plenty of chemistry and slow burn. I can’t wait for book three!

emcrosb's review

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

the_reading_pantry's review against another edition

5.0

I instantly loved every character in this book! They all had such an openness about them that drew me in. I’m impressed with Sally’s writing skills in giving you a grasp of one’s character with just one line or a small detail.

I loved everything about this novel and how it all came about. Chris is the perfect gentleman and just who Evelyn needed to be appreciated as a person rather than a trophy wife.

I’m very much looking forward to Ed’s story in the third book! This was a fabulous read and I enjoyed every second.

karenthornell's review against another edition

5.0

If I tell you I loved this book, it wouldn’t be a strong enough description. SO GOOD. SO SO GOOD. Sally has woven the sweetest, most realistic love story and I adored every single second of reading it! This is one of the first times that I was not only intrigued by both characters within a handful of pages, but I already loved them! Every aspect of this book was so well done, from the history, love story, side characters, and plot. You won’t be disappointed by this one!