queennia's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
noranie's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
bkmaes's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
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? Yes
3.25
roseybot's review against another edition
3.0
A quick and easy read. There was plenty to like here: women taking charge of their lives, lists, fun characters, cross dressing and balls. There were a... few issues with the book. Dany and I discuss it at Robots Read.
laurenjodi's review against another edition
5.0
Nine Rules to Break when Romancing a Rake
4.5 Stars
This book has all the familiar tropes of historical romance: A plump and plain heroine, a gorgeous yet tortured hero, the inevitable misunderstanding and declarations of undying love. Nevertheless, MacLean manages to bring it all together in this delightful read with its original premise, witty dialogue, sizzling scenes, and engaging characters.
Callie Hartwell is tired of being considered a passive wallflower and decides to defy convention by breaking the nine rules necessary for maintaining a pristine reputation starting with propositioning the most notorious rake in London, Gabriel St. John, Marquess of Ralston.
Callie and Gabriel have amazing chemistry and their interactions more than make up for the predictable plot line. Callie is a feisty heroine determined to live life to the fullest in a time when women were little more than accessories and Gabriel is an earthy rogue convinced that love is for the weak. When these two come together, sparks fly and laughter abounds.
Highly recommended as a light, sexy, funny and relatively angst free read.
4.5 Stars
This book has all the familiar tropes of historical romance: A plump and plain heroine, a gorgeous yet tortured hero, the inevitable misunderstanding and declarations of undying love. Nevertheless, MacLean manages to bring it all together in this delightful read with its original premise, witty dialogue, sizzling scenes, and engaging characters.
Callie Hartwell is tired of being considered a passive wallflower and decides to defy convention by breaking the nine rules necessary for maintaining a pristine reputation starting with propositioning the most notorious rake in London, Gabriel St. John, Marquess of Ralston.
Callie and Gabriel have amazing chemistry and their interactions more than make up for the predictable plot line. Callie is a feisty heroine determined to live life to the fullest in a time when women were little more than accessories and Gabriel is an earthy rogue convinced that love is for the weak. When these two come together, sparks fly and laughter abounds.
Highly recommended as a light, sexy, funny and relatively angst free read.
soundy's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
3.5
geo_ix's review against another edition
5.0
I stayed up until 2:30 reading the end of this because it honestly just kept getting better and better. I'm not one to usually rave over slow burning books, I'm all for some quick love if I'm completely honest, but this was just done SO well that I felt all the torment and the passion and just everything. God, I don't even know if I'll be able to sleep now because I'll just be going over the book in my head! It was amazing, definitely going to continue the series and I'm super glad I picked this up!
auiobook2's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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
5.0
sophiaeve's review against another edition
this was fun and i like the characters just very long