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katelynnelawson's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This is a sweet romance novella about Gavin, the brother of Langston's heroine in Forever Your Rogue, and Emilia, the new governess she has hired. Gavin and Emilia spend a magical evening together when the weather forces them to stay at the same inn, but he leaves her in the cold after sharing a kiss. The two are surprised to reunite a few days later at his sister's home, where Emilia has started her new job. Over the Christmas season, the two spend time together and are unable to resist their mutual attraction and feelings for one another. Meanwhile, Gavin is working on a big case that may make or break his career. He knows where to stand morally but is unsure how to proceed in order to serve his best interests, especially if he wants to provide for Emilia one day soon. This is a quick, spicy, and sweet read perfect for readers seeking a Christmas treat.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism
ashleyreadsanything's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sva_13's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lechepatito's review against another edition
4.0
Soft and warm, with just enough tension to keep the third act interesting. Both the main story and the epilogue take place at Xmas, and I loved the thoughts on gifts and what they meant to them each - especially the quill.
lyss_bear's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
wakemannc's review against another edition
emotional
medium-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? Yes
5.0
reading_historical_romance's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The degree to which Gavin Sinclair is pressed is eclipsed by only one thing in this world, and that is the degree I love this novella. Reading it felt like being wrapped in warm, melting magic. I could have kept going for another 100 pages, and still wished for more.
I love Emilia’s pure heart, filled to bursting with the tenderest, sweet dreams. I love Gavin for being the only man careful enough to handle each fragile one as she softly places them in the palms of his hands. These two have waited for each other for so long that their meeting truly felt revelatory as a reader.
Some Winter's Evening incorporates all of the elements that made the author’s first two novels outstanding: evocative settings, fully realized characters, snappy banter, sparkling humor, and soul-soothing romance. I knew that I’d be finishing it in one sitting when I was just two pages into the prologue, and Emilia and a wily toad end up in a standoff at high noon. I snort laughed that Gavin and Emilia’s meet-cute takes place in the tiny village of Maidenhead. Gavin’s near apoplectic fit over the thought he might be a rake had me howling. Every time Gavin’s ears turned pink, an angel earned its wings.
And not only are we treated with some straight up hot relations between Gavin and Emilia - because those two are nothing if not considerate - we are eternally blessed to spend Christmastide with Nate and Cora Travers and their little band of rogues.
I didn’t think it was possible for Nate’s DILF-level to get any higher without putting my kindle at risk of spontaneous combustion, but now it’s to the point that I may be entitled to financial compensation because he's not actually real.
In any case, between Nate and Emilia, Gavin had even less of a chance to escape the point of no return than Cora did when she was forced to seek shelter in the hunting lodge.
Erin Langston, you legit showed up in my life one day with Nate, Cora, Raymond, Rosalie, Gavin, Amelia, Leo, Tess, a gigantic hairy dog, and a duck, proceeded to rob me of oxygen, moved for immediate foreclosure, and now own my entire hopelessly romantic ass.
Thank you for making not just my day but my entire month by approving my ARC request. Your books are better than singing at the top of my lungs at a Taylor Swift concert, eating a piece of chocolate mousse cheesecake, getting my hair brushed, and taking a nap combined.
I love Emilia’s pure heart, filled to bursting with the tenderest, sweet dreams. I love Gavin for being the only man careful enough to handle each fragile one as she softly places them in the palms of his hands. These two have waited for each other for so long that their meeting truly felt revelatory as a reader.
Some Winter's Evening incorporates all of the elements that made the author’s first two novels outstanding: evocative settings, fully realized characters, snappy banter, sparkling humor, and soul-soothing romance. I knew that I’d be finishing it in one sitting when I was just two pages into the prologue, and Emilia and a wily toad end up in a standoff at high noon. I snort laughed that Gavin and Emilia’s meet-cute takes place in the tiny village of Maidenhead. Gavin’s near apoplectic fit over the thought he might be a rake had me howling. Every time Gavin’s ears turned pink, an angel earned its wings.
And not only are we treated with some straight up hot relations between Gavin and Emilia - because those two are nothing if not considerate - we are eternally blessed to spend Christmastide with Nate and Cora Travers and their little band of rogues.
I didn’t think it was possible for Nate’s DILF-level to get any higher without putting my kindle at risk of spontaneous combustion, but now it’s to the point that I may be entitled to financial compensation because he's not actually real.
In any case, between Nate and Emilia, Gavin had even less of a chance to escape the point of no return than Cora did when she was forced to seek shelter in the hunting lodge.
Erin Langston, you legit showed up in my life one day with Nate, Cora, Raymond, Rosalie, Gavin, Amelia, Leo, Tess, a gigantic hairy dog, and a duck, proceeded to rob me of oxygen, moved for immediate foreclosure, and now own my entire hopelessly romantic ass.
Thank you for making not just my day but my entire month by approving my ARC request. Your books are better than singing at the top of my lungs at a Taylor Swift concert, eating a piece of chocolate mousse cheesecake, getting my hair brushed, and taking a nap combined.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
madrona's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.75
wilybooklover's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.5
I'm a simple woman; I love to see a reserved, starchy hero become increasingly more unglued over the heroine as a book progresses. This book gave me exactly that. It delighted me how awkward Gavin and Emilia were.
I just wish it were a bit longer because with a little more relationship development and a slower burn this would have been perfect.
I just wish it were a bit longer because with a little more relationship development and a slower burn this would have been perfect.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Death of parent, Sexism, Pregnancy, and Misogyny
sungmemoonstruck's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
A festive delight that was sweet, steamy, and beautifully written. I love a more reserved hero who goes completely undone for the right heroine and Gavin is absolutely that. Emilia is a wonderfully sweet and sunny heroine, and her optimism feels all the more hard won for the fact that she's lived such a precarious life. Her yearning for a home of her own is palpable and wonderfully done. I loved their tenderness and chemistry together. This is a short novella but builds their relationship so effectively and it was an absolute treat to return to this world. (And get a few little glimpses of Cora and Nate as a married couple.)