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andreaway's review
5.0
***ARC received from St Martins Press & NetGalley***
This was a fun read that I could not put down. Meg and Hart are a great couple romantic couple. Meg has loved Hart for as long as she could remember. This story follows the romance that starts between friends to then to love. I have enjoyed all of Valerie Bowman's books that I have read so far.
This was a fun read that I could not put down. Meg and Hart are a great couple romantic couple. Meg has loved Hart for as long as she could remember. This story follows the romance that starts between friends to then to love. I have enjoyed all of Valerie Bowman's books that I have read so far.
denizyildiz's review
4.0
The Right Kind of Rogue had the right kind of mixture of playful and cute with a dash of exasperating which made this a fun read.
Being the 8th book in the Playful Brides series. Each book can stand on it's own, which I really like. There are several characters, who reappear however. I haven't read all of the books yet. I will most likely read them all at some point.
The main one in this book is Lucy Hunt, Duchess of Clarington (from Playful Brides #1). I do like her, though she is terribly meddlesome. And frankly while I find it funny and entertaining to read, in this issue I just wanted to tell her to back the hell off.
The storyline is kinda (okay pretty much) predictable, it the same as many historical romances with this type of heros. And I found myself exasperated with the MCs at times, especially Hart. But all in all I did enjoy it, not matter how cliche or exasperating.
The reason for this is the writing style. Bowman has it down to an art, to throw in just the right amount of annoyment, the right amount of chemistry, and ties it all up in her playful and effervescent writing style. It's fun to read. Thoroughly entertaining.
My only issue is that Hart was a bit spineless.. and I wanted to shake some action into him. He behaves like a spoilt child half of the book. I couldn't really see what Meg saw in him at first. I did change my mind about him and most of all I enjoyed their chemistry.
Meg is sweet and very likable. She has integrity and is very loyal. She made reading the book a pleasure.
I should mention that these books aren't historically very accurate. But for me this doesn't really matter. They are my historical cute & fluffy romp, well written and thoroughly entertaining.
Looking forward to the next installment, which will be about Grimaldi (woot woot)
Sadly it's due only in May 2018 - guess until then I can catch up with the rest of the books in the series...
Being the 8th book in the Playful Brides series. Each book can stand on it's own, which I really like. There are several characters, who reappear however. I haven't read all of the books yet. I will most likely read them all at some point.
The main one in this book is Lucy Hunt, Duchess of Clarington (from Playful Brides #1). I do like her, though she is terribly meddlesome. And frankly while I find it funny and entertaining to read, in this issue I just wanted to tell her to back the hell off.
The storyline is kinda (okay pretty much) predictable, it the same as many historical romances with this type of heros. And I found myself exasperated with the MCs at times, especially Hart. But all in all I did enjoy it, not matter how cliche or exasperating.
The reason for this is the writing style. Bowman has it down to an art, to throw in just the right amount of annoyment, the right amount of chemistry, and ties it all up in her playful and effervescent writing style. It's fun to read. Thoroughly entertaining.
My only issue is that Hart was a bit spineless.. and I wanted to shake some action into him. He behaves like a spoilt child half of the book. I couldn't really see what Meg saw in him at first. I did change my mind about him and most of all I enjoyed their chemistry.
Meg is sweet and very likable. She has integrity and is very loyal. She made reading the book a pleasure.
I should mention that these books aren't historically very accurate. But for me this doesn't really matter. They are my historical cute & fluffy romp, well written and thoroughly entertaining.
Looking forward to the next installment, which will be about Grimaldi (woot woot)
Sadly it's due only in May 2018 - guess until then I can catch up with the rest of the books in the series...
ezzasyuhada's review
3.0
The book was not for me. The characters fell flat, the drama surrounding the main characters were childish at best and towards the end the plot of the book was lost in translation. Only finished reading it due to a sense of loyalty I felt for the author as I liked her previous works.
You can read my full review on my blog:
https://bibliomaniacezza.wordpress.com/2017/08/29/ezzas-right-kind-of-rogue-a-review/
You can read my full review on my blog:
https://bibliomaniacezza.wordpress.com/2017/08/29/ezzas-right-kind-of-rogue-a-review/
mbarron57's review
2.0
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martins Press for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This book is your typical historical romance. The plot is familiar and very predictable but it still provides the level of entertainment you’re looking for in a book like this.
This book is your typical historical romance. The plot is familiar and very predictable but it still provides the level of entertainment you’re looking for in a book like this.
bethandhertea's review
2.0
So after a good run of Valerie Bowman's books, I have found one I don't particularly like. Alas!
Meg is a hard character to like. She doesn't believe anyone's compliments are genuine which is very frustrating. Her low self esteem is understandable but in this instance makes her hard to like. Her pride is SO frustrating to read - she won't allow anyone to help her ever, regardless of how destitute her family is. She constantly feels like every one pities her and is always affronted about it. It got really old really fast.
The romance was decidedly one sided for a large portion of the book. It was handled pretty well, but it did feel like an embarrassing crush for too long.
Everyone's parent's are awful? Just all of them. And her friend's are only a little better. I liked Lucy in the other books, but in the one she was so purposefully obtuse to the hurt she had caused.
Halfway through the book we end up in my least favourite trope - "forced to marry due to compromise". Now. This wasn't awful to read, but I think the book needed to be longer. There were conversations that needed to be had, and plot points that needed some more resolution to really make me like the book. It did wrap up nicely, but everything was a little too tidy and rushed, considering the level of hurt and angst earlier on.
Not an awful book, but definitely not one to reread.
Meg is a hard character to like. She doesn't believe anyone's compliments are genuine which is very frustrating. Her low self esteem is understandable but in this instance makes her hard to like. Her pride is SO frustrating to read - she won't allow anyone to help her ever, regardless of how destitute her family is. She constantly feels like every one pities her and is always affronted about it. It got really old really fast.
The romance was decidedly one sided for a large portion of the book. It was handled pretty well, but it did feel like an embarrassing crush for too long.
Everyone's parent's are awful? Just all of them. And her friend's are only a little better. I liked Lucy in the other books, but in the one she was so purposefully obtuse to the hurt she had caused.
Halfway through the book we end up in my least favourite trope - "forced to marry due to compromise". Now. This wasn't awful to read, but I think the book needed to be longer. There were conversations that needed to be had, and plot points that needed some more resolution to really make me like the book. It did wrap up nicely, but everything was a little too tidy and rushed, considering the level of hurt and angst earlier on.
Not an awful book, but definitely not one to reread.
pmanzella's review
2.0
I'm not really keen on this book but, I was reading an ARC, so perhaps the final novel is better after edits. It's the first book that I've read in this series and it was like walking into the middle of a conversation so it felt unfinished. Also, while I found all four parents despicable, it didn't make Meg or Hart anymore sympathetic, it just made for an angry romance. Maybe I'll give the published work a chance in a few months.
Note: *I was pleased receive this book through a GoodReads Giveaway.*
Note: *I was pleased receive this book through a GoodReads Giveaway.*
archerofpages's review
5.0
Really enjoyed this book! I really like the siblings best friend love story and who doesn't love a good rogue!! I love love loved Hart!! He is funny, caring, and has the best cure for hiccups! Meg knows she wants Hart and gets in a little over her head while Hart knows Meg is nothing he can have but cannot stop wanting her. Ton rules, family dramas, and meddling friends made for a fun passionate read!!