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tiffanynoel's review against another edition
5.0
June 2024 Update
5/5
I don’t know if I was just opposed to slightly grumpy, slightly misunderstood, but super sweet and tender men or what but I LOVED this re-read!
3.5/5 (May 2023)
Okay, there really is so much I loved about this book! The characters were both fantastic and I loved their personalities. Grace was so fun and it was hilarious watching her attempted to “catch a husband”. Nate was charming and handsome and it was amusing to see him trying to resist Grace and her “charms”.
However, just because of the nature of the situation Grace was in, the whole things seemed very rushed. Like they meet and fall in love in less than 2 weeks? Also, it just seemed that Nate’s entire reason for having feelings for her were because she was beautiful.
Overall, the book was good, cute, and fun! And I’m excited to read the next one!
5/5
I don’t know if I was just opposed to slightly grumpy, slightly misunderstood, but super sweet and tender men or what but I LOVED this re-read!
3.5/5 (May 2023)
Okay, there really is so much I loved about this book! The characters were both fantastic and I loved their personalities. Grace was so fun and it was hilarious watching her attempted to “catch a husband”. Nate was charming and handsome and it was amusing to see him trying to resist Grace and her “charms”.
However, just because of the nature of the situation Grace was in, the whole things seemed very rushed. Like they meet and fall in love in less than 2 weeks? Also, it just seemed that Nate’s entire reason for having feelings for her were because she was beautiful.
Overall, the book was good, cute, and fun! And I’m excited to read the next one!
areese's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book! It was well written and so sweet. Grace's complete honesty to Nate was so interesting, and I loved seeing his reaction to it. The ending felt slightly disjointed and up and down, but overall, it was an awesome read!
knicknat188's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
user613's review against another edition
3.0
This book is, indeed, full of scandals, proper or not, and one orphaned girl, with a huge dowry, who is beautiful enough to be a temptation to men no matter where she goes.
It only makes sense that she's deperate to get married to free herself of her step-uncle. Nate seems to be the solution to her problems. A trustworthy man. Who she likes. That even her step-uncle approves of.
However, Grace knows nothing about flirting. She needs to get married in a matter of weeks. And, Nate isn't interested in marriage.
Grace's cousin tries to coach her in attracting men but both know that Grace doesn't have the luxury of waiting. So, if Nate doesn't fall for her, they agree that Grace will have to force him into a compromising situation. As in, force him to marry her, knowing that he's not interested.
And then, just as everything seems to be working out, things take a turn for the worse.
She realizes he's not the man her uncle agreed that she marry. He doesn't know if he can trust her.
And, Grace realizes she doesn't only want to get married. She wants to be loved. And trusted. By Nate. Which seems near impossible considering the lies and deception between them.
Still, she sets out to fix it all and earn back Nate's love. She's just not sure if it's too late.
If you're looking for a clean romance that still manages to feel mature, this is the book for you.
Content Warnings
There are many, many suggestive comments, compromising situations and lustful men, throughout the book.
Romance
There is much discussion of men's desires.
Grace, we are told time and again, is beautiful. And, a temptation to men. There are many scenes with men looking at her with a hungry look in their eyes, admiring her figure, and even making unwanted advances. Her uncle, too, is guilty of all this. Though only once does he try to do more than touch her face, hair or arms. And, Grace's husband stops him after he manages to push Grace up against him the wall. There are also many suggestive comments, and talk of women being compromised.
Grace and Nate share passionate kisses.
Violence
We see horrible working conditions (which we also see Nate doesn't approve of). Nate is in an explosion where people die and are wounded because of these conditions.
Religion
Grace stayed in Vicar's house after her parents' death and sung in church choir. Her wedding is in a church.
Spoiler
And who isn't even safe in her own aunt's house.It only makes sense that she's deperate to get married to free herself of her step-uncle. Nate seems to be the solution to her problems. A trustworthy man. Who she likes. That even her step-uncle approves of.
However, Grace knows nothing about flirting. She needs to get married in a matter of weeks. And, Nate isn't interested in marriage.
Grace's cousin tries to coach her in attracting men but both know that Grace doesn't have the luxury of waiting. So, if Nate doesn't fall for her, they agree that Grace will have to force him into a compromising situation. As in, force him to marry her, knowing that he's not interested.
And then, just as everything seems to be working out, things take a turn for the worse.
She realizes he's not the man her uncle agreed that she marry. He doesn't know if he can trust her.
And, Grace realizes she doesn't only want to get married. She wants to be loved. And trusted. By Nate. Which seems near impossible considering the lies and deception between them.
Still, she sets out to fix it all and earn back Nate's love. She's just not sure if it's too late.
If you're looking for a clean romance that still manages to feel mature, this is the book for you.
Content Warnings
There are many, many suggestive comments, compromising situations and lustful men, throughout the book.
Spoiler
There's also Grace's step uncle who's described as a gambler with hungry look in his eyes and who wants Grace for himself.Romance
Spoiler
There is much discussion of men's desires.
Grace, we are told time and again, is beautiful. And, a temptation to men. There are many scenes with men looking at her with a hungry look in their eyes, admiring her figure, and even making unwanted advances. Her uncle, too, is guilty of all this. Though only once does he try to do more than touch her face, hair or arms. And, Grace's husband stops him after he manages to push Grace up against him the wall. There are also many suggestive comments, and talk of women being compromised.
Grace and Nate share passionate kisses.
Violence
Spoiler
In two scenes Grace is shown defending herself with a knife against men.We see horrible working conditions (which we also see Nate doesn't approve of). Nate is in an explosion where people die and are wounded because of these conditions.
Religion
Grace stayed in Vicar's house after her parents' death and sung in church choir. Her wedding is in a church.
Spoiler
meredith17's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
cassmccaff's review against another edition
1.0
This was top 5 one of the lamest books that I have ever read ever. And I demand the hours of my life back that I put into it. The most predictable, annoying, cheesy contemporary romance. Do NOT waste your time.
lolovesbooks3's review against another edition
3.0
3 stars for me is a book that is “just okay.” The plot just wasn’t good until the very end. I just kept rolling my eyes at the constant reminders that Grace was so beautiful that men were throwing themselves at her or cornering her everywhere she went. Really? While I liked Nate, the whole entrapment storyline was so weird and out of place for that time period. Nate kept insisting he was a gentlemen, but constantly put himself in situations that would say otherwise and Grace was so awkward trying to seduce him in every corner in London. Why not just tell him what’s going on? After the parasol incident, I was hoping their relationship would develop into at least a friendship or begin to grow into more, but instead it was more of the same. I just didn’t connect with their love story. It felt more like desperation mixed with lust and I didn’t feel the chemistry. The relationship development didn’t feel genuine.
allymango's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5