megatza's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
4.5
This may be my favorite Medeiros? Madcap setup with a Duke with amnesia and a woman's plot to save her family. Obviously there's some lying because of the amnesia, but it really just worked for me. Plus a super fun secondary romance and some great side characters.
aineri's review
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
hebzy's review
4.0
Part 1 was slow and dragged. Part 2 saved this book for me and raised my rating. It’s a cute romantic story, just like I like them.
saycheeze37's review
4.0
Lovely, simply lovely. Another great fairy tale romance from Mrs. Medeiros. Believable characters, in (mostly) believable situations with a magical thread throughout.
thanaetos's review
4.0
2nd book I've read from Teresa Medeiros, the characters are delightful and the story is lovely. :)
adoublena's review
4.0
Laura and Sterling. I really enjoyed this book, the only reason I'm giving it four stars instead of five is because the first half of the book or "part one" is a little slow. However, once I reached "part two" I was addicted and could not put it down. Overall, a great book worth reading.
emilyhei's review
3.0
Sterling Harlow has long earned the reputation as the "Devil of Devonbroke" with his lack of regard for others and insatiable reputation in the bedroom. When Sterling finds out his estranged mother has passed, he finds himself curious about the woman who sent the letter riddled with accusations about his feelings towards his mother. Determined to put the lady in her place, he informs her that he is coming to Arden Manor to claim it.
Laura Farleigh has spent years witnessing the pain that Sterling Harlow's mother endured only wanting one thing, Sterling's forgiveness. When Laura finds out the Devil is on his way, she has only one source of recourse to save her and her siblings. If she marries before her birthday, Arden manor will be hers. When she stumbles across a unconscious man in the woods, she believes her luck may have changed. He is stunning, has no memory, and kisses her with so much intensity it makes her speechless, why not take him for her husband....
This had a lot of promise, I was sadly disappointed a bit. There were exceptional moments but it dragged a bit.
Laura Farleigh has spent years witnessing the pain that Sterling Harlow's mother endured only wanting one thing, Sterling's forgiveness. When Laura finds out the Devil is on his way, she has only one source of recourse to save her and her siblings. If she marries before her birthday, Arden manor will be hers. When she stumbles across a unconscious man in the woods, she believes her luck may have changed. He is stunning, has no memory, and kisses her with so much intensity it makes her speechless, why not take him for her husband....
This had a lot of promise, I was sadly disappointed a bit. There were exceptional moments but it dragged a bit.
xanabertolo's review against another edition
3.0
Seriam 3,5* sem dúvida!!
Gostei imenso das personagens, a história está muito bem conseguida. É um livro que se lê num instantinho :)
A escrita da autora convenceu-me, quero ler mais algo dela sem dúvida!!
Gostei imenso das personagens, a história está muito bem conseguida. É um livro que se lê num instantinho :)
A escrita da autora convenceu-me, quero ler mais algo dela sem dúvida!!
reginaexmachina's review
The main heroine in the story was portrayed, in my opinion, not very well. It was like she was supposed to be this pure saint-like woman and she lies to the male lead pretending to be his fiance as he has amnesia. Maybe it's just me but that seems a little shady. Perhaps if she was not supposed to be such a pure and saintly character it wouldn't have seemed so off to me. Or at least the situation could have been funny. But the further I went into this the less funny it became.
Not to mention, as a less than religious person, there was a lot of talk of God and going to church in this book. It didn't exactly get preachy but I tend to generally stay away from books where religion is involved to the extent here.
So far I've liked other books from this author but this was definitely not my cup of tea.
Not to mention, as a less than religious person, there was a lot of talk of God and going to church in this book. It didn't exactly get preachy but I tend to generally stay away from books where religion is involved to the extent here.
So far I've liked other books from this author but this was definitely not my cup of tea.