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carlossu's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
novelesque_life's review against another edition
3.0
3 STARS
Sterling was sold to a paternal uncle in exchange for his parents keeping their home and him being the Duke's heir. This has left Sterling cutting off ties with his parents and living life a little carelessly. If Laura Fairleigh -like a mother to her orphaned young siblings- wants to keep her family sheltered she must marry by her 21st birthday - which is in a few weeks. The cottage will be deeded to Laura by Sterling's late mother that is unless Sterling can put a stop to it.
On his way to Arden cottage Sterling has an accident and loses his memory...Laura finding him does not know who he is and decides to have him marry her so she can keep the cottage. Will anyone come looking for the often vanishing Duke and can George and Lottie (Laura's siblings) talk her out of the marriage?
It is loosely based on Sleeping Beauty and I have to say I like it way better the traditional telling of the tale. I was not completely won over by Sterling and Laura but yet they worked together and the secondary story with Sterling's cousin, Diana and Thane was also amusing. A good read.
Sterling was sold to a paternal uncle in exchange for his parents keeping their home and him being the Duke's heir. This has left Sterling cutting off ties with his parents and living life a little carelessly. If Laura Fairleigh -like a mother to her orphaned young siblings- wants to keep her family sheltered she must marry by her 21st birthday - which is in a few weeks. The cottage will be deeded to Laura by Sterling's late mother that is unless Sterling can put a stop to it.
On his way to Arden cottage Sterling has an accident and loses his memory...Laura finding him does not know who he is and decides to have him marry her so she can keep the cottage. Will anyone come looking for the often vanishing Duke and can George and Lottie (Laura's siblings) talk her out of the marriage?
It is loosely based on Sleeping Beauty and I have to say I like it way better the traditional telling of the tale. I was not completely won over by Sterling and Laura but yet they worked together and the secondary story with Sterling's cousin, Diana and Thane was also amusing. A good read.
megatza's review against another edition
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 against another edition
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 against another edition
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 against another edition
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 against another edition
4.0
2nd book I've read from Teresa Medeiros, the characters are delightful and the story is lovely. :)
adoublena's review against another edition
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 against another edition
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.