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dianed's review against another edition
4.0
Lady Grace Post is about to become engaged. At least she thought so until her love, Oliver, heir to the Earl of Prestwood shows up at her home. Instead of asking her brothers for permission to marry Grace, he has some bad news for Grace. It seems that his father had betrothed Oliver and his two sister years ago. He was engaged to a little girl and there is no way he could marry Grace.
Four years later, Grace is using the London season to find a husband. It seems that her ever match-making great uncle, the Duke of Danby, has gotten the 3 Post triplets on his radar screen and Grace wants to beat him to the punch by picking her own husband. He has already matched one of her sisters and she doesn’t want to be the next to go.
Throughout the season, Grace keeps coming into contact with Oliver, and it hurts. She still has feelings for him but they can’t act on those feelings. She sets her sites on Daniel Lacy, a nice friendly gentleman. It’s not a love match but most ton marriages aren’t. Oliver has been in the country with his family. His sister’s husband was killed and his sister was too sick and pregnant to move. When the family is finally able to move back to Oliver’s estate (neighboring Grace’s brother’s) Oliver finds that not only is Grace betrothed but she will be married within the week.
This is where the Duke of Danby comes in. He has been working his magic behind the scenes since last Christmas. Trying to get his mind off the upcoming wedding, Oliver sorts through his mail and finds the note he could only have dreamed about – his betrothal was broken. Of course, this news comes on the day before Grace’s wedding. Can Grace and Oliver find their Happily Ever After? Will Grace disappoint a man she likes to marry a man she loves? Ava Stone, has a winning way with story-telling and her work on the Post family and the Duke of Danby stories are always a delicious tidbit of reading enjoyment. These characters float through numerous novellas and collections and yet, each story can stand on its own as an enjoyable read.
I received an advanced copy of this book in return for an honest review.
Four years later, Grace is using the London season to find a husband. It seems that her ever match-making great uncle, the Duke of Danby, has gotten the 3 Post triplets on his radar screen and Grace wants to beat him to the punch by picking her own husband. He has already matched one of her sisters and she doesn’t want to be the next to go.
Throughout the season, Grace keeps coming into contact with Oliver, and it hurts. She still has feelings for him but they can’t act on those feelings. She sets her sites on Daniel Lacy, a nice friendly gentleman. It’s not a love match but most ton marriages aren’t. Oliver has been in the country with his family. His sister’s husband was killed and his sister was too sick and pregnant to move. When the family is finally able to move back to Oliver’s estate (neighboring Grace’s brother’s) Oliver finds that not only is Grace betrothed but she will be married within the week.
This is where the Duke of Danby comes in. He has been working his magic behind the scenes since last Christmas. Trying to get his mind off the upcoming wedding, Oliver sorts through his mail and finds the note he could only have dreamed about – his betrothal was broken. Of course, this news comes on the day before Grace’s wedding. Can Grace and Oliver find their Happily Ever After? Will Grace disappoint a man she likes to marry a man she loves? Ava Stone, has a winning way with story-telling and her work on the Post family and the Duke of Danby stories are always a delicious tidbit of reading enjoyment. These characters float through numerous novellas and collections and yet, each story can stand on its own as an enjoyable read.
I received an advanced copy of this book in return for an honest review.
sassysmutlover's review against another edition
5.0
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
An absolutely amazing story! First of all, I did not see this pairing coming. After seeing how she talked to him before it never crossed my mind that they had a past and that was why she talked like that. I love the Duke of Danby more with every story and the ways he gets everything to work. I don't know how he does it and it gets more interesting with each story. Finally finding out their mother's secret actually explained why she was the way she was about things and made her a bit softer in my eyes.
I now understand Grace more and why she seemed to hate the idea of love. You feel so bad for her from the start when you find out that her heart was broken four years ago and it wasn't in either of their control.
I liked Oliver from the start and loved him when he saved his sister. I could picture his face when he had to tell Grace why they couldn't marry and then I felt so bad for him every time something happened, but he is a strong man that puts others first.
I giggled at Mr. Lacey because he just seemed too perfect, but still likeable in ways. I got the chills when it came to Oliver's sister's brother in law and wanted to know why he was so creepy. There was a lot to love in the book and it was a quick, but lovable read.
An absolutely amazing story! First of all, I did not see this pairing coming. After seeing how she talked to him before it never crossed my mind that they had a past and that was why she talked like that. I love the Duke of Danby more with every story and the ways he gets everything to work. I don't know how he does it and it gets more interesting with each story. Finally finding out their mother's secret actually explained why she was the way she was about things and made her a bit softer in my eyes.
I now understand Grace more and why she seemed to hate the idea of love. You feel so bad for her from the start when you find out that her heart was broken four years ago and it wasn't in either of their control.
I liked Oliver from the start and loved him when he saved his sister. I could picture his face when he had to tell Grace why they couldn't marry and then I felt so bad for him every time something happened, but he is a strong man that puts others first.
I giggled at Mr. Lacey because he just seemed too perfect, but still likeable in ways. I got the chills when it came to Oliver's sister's brother in law and wanted to know why he was so creepy. There was a lot to love in the book and it was a quick, but lovable read.
ajenkins979's review against another edition
4.0
I'm actually not sure how I feel about this book yet.
It was really fast paced and enjoyable at the beginning. The fast paced continued through out the story, but my interest faded away.
I did like Mr. Lacy until the near the end, however he did have every right to act like he did. Yet he didn't believe Grace when she was trying to talk to him.
I know Grace was always in love with Oliver, but their situation was very hard to live with. I actually do wish he had left her alone though until it could change he made them both miserable. He truly had no right to be mad about Mr. Lacy
*I received my copy in exchange for an honest review
It was really fast paced and enjoyable at the beginning. The fast paced continued through out the story, but my interest faded away.
I did like Mr. Lacy until the near the end, however he did have every right to act like he did. Yet he didn't believe Grace when she was trying to talk to him.
I know Grace was always in love with Oliver, but their situation was very hard to live with. I actually do wish he had left her alone though until it could change he made them both miserable. He truly had no right to be mad about Mr. Lacy
*I received my copy in exchange for an honest review
jandmterry's review against another edition
4.0
I received a copy of this novella in exchange of an honest review. I like Ava's writing style and this one was great.
Lady Grace Post and Oliver Ashbee, the Earl of Presswood were in love and wished to marry but fate intervened and they went their separate ways. His father had promised him to another. They now trade snarky barbs with each other anytime they meet. All who know them believe they hate each other. Secretly they both still love each other desperately.
Lady Grace has decided she must find a husband before her great uncle Lord Danby selects one for her. She is on a search and Oliver is everywhere she looks.
Oliver Ashbee knows that she will marry one day but he wishes it was him. He would do just about anything to claim her as his.
This is a story of second chances and that love never dies.
Lady Grace Post and Oliver Ashbee, the Earl of Presswood were in love and wished to marry but fate intervened and they went their separate ways. His father had promised him to another. They now trade snarky barbs with each other anytime they meet. All who know them believe they hate each other. Secretly they both still love each other desperately.
Lady Grace has decided she must find a husband before her great uncle Lord Danby selects one for her. She is on a search and Oliver is everywhere she looks.
Oliver Ashbee knows that she will marry one day but he wishes it was him. He would do just about anything to claim her as his.
This is a story of second chances and that love never dies.
missyterry73's review
4.0
I received a copy of this novella in exchange of an honest review. I like Ava's writing style and this one was great.
Lady Grace Post and Oliver Ashbee, the Earl of Presswood were in love and wished to marry but fate intervened and they went their separate ways. His father had promised him to another. They now trade snarky barbs with each other anytime they meet. All who know them believe they hate each other. Secretly they both still love each other desperately.
Lady Grace has decided she must find a husband before her great uncle Lord Danby selects one for her. She is on a search and Oliver is everywhere she looks.
Oliver Ashbee knows that she will marry one day but he wishes it was him. He would do just about anything to claim her as his.
This is a story of second chances and that love never dies.
Lady Grace Post and Oliver Ashbee, the Earl of Presswood were in love and wished to marry but fate intervened and they went their separate ways. His father had promised him to another. They now trade snarky barbs with each other anytime they meet. All who know them believe they hate each other. Secretly they both still love each other desperately.
Lady Grace has decided she must find a husband before her great uncle Lord Danby selects one for her. She is on a search and Oliver is everywhere she looks.
Oliver Ashbee knows that she will marry one day but he wishes it was him. He would do just about anything to claim her as his.
This is a story of second chances and that love never dies.
dianed's review
4.0
Lady Grace Post is about to become engaged. At least she thought so until her love, Oliver, heir to the Earl of Prestwood shows up at her home. Instead of asking her brothers for permission to marry Grace, he has some bad news for Grace. It seems that his father had betrothed Oliver and his two sister years ago. He was engaged to a little girl and there is no way he could marry Grace.
Four years later, Grace is using the London season to find a husband. It seems that her ever match-making great uncle, the Duke of Danby, has gotten the 3 Post triplets on his radar screen and Grace wants to beat him to the punch by picking her own husband. He has already matched one of her sisters and she doesn’t want to be the next to go.
Throughout the season, Grace keeps coming into contact with Oliver, and it hurts. She still has feelings for him but they can’t act on those feelings. She sets her sites on Daniel Lacy, a nice friendly gentleman. It’s not a love match but most ton marriages aren’t. Oliver has been in the country with his family. His sister’s husband was killed and his sister was too sick and pregnant to move. When the family is finally able to move back to Oliver’s estate (neighboring Grace’s brother’s) Oliver finds that not only is Grace betrothed but she will be married within the week.
This is where the Duke of Danby comes in. He has been working his magic behind the scenes since last Christmas. Trying to get his mind off the upcoming wedding, Oliver sorts through his mail and finds the note he could only have dreamed about – his betrothal was broken. Of course, this news comes on the day before Grace’s wedding. Can Grace and Oliver find their Happily Ever After? Will Grace disappoint a man she likes to marry a man she loves? Ava Stone, has a winning way with story-telling and her work on the Post family and the Duke of Danby stories are always a delicious tidbit of reading enjoyment. These characters float through numerous novellas and collections and yet, each story can stand on its own as an enjoyable read.
I received an advanced copy of this book in return for an honest review.
Four years later, Grace is using the London season to find a husband. It seems that her ever match-making great uncle, the Duke of Danby, has gotten the 3 Post triplets on his radar screen and Grace wants to beat him to the punch by picking her own husband. He has already matched one of her sisters and she doesn’t want to be the next to go.
Throughout the season, Grace keeps coming into contact with Oliver, and it hurts. She still has feelings for him but they can’t act on those feelings. She sets her sites on Daniel Lacy, a nice friendly gentleman. It’s not a love match but most ton marriages aren’t. Oliver has been in the country with his family. His sister’s husband was killed and his sister was too sick and pregnant to move. When the family is finally able to move back to Oliver’s estate (neighboring Grace’s brother’s) Oliver finds that not only is Grace betrothed but she will be married within the week.
This is where the Duke of Danby comes in. He has been working his magic behind the scenes since last Christmas. Trying to get his mind off the upcoming wedding, Oliver sorts through his mail and finds the note he could only have dreamed about – his betrothal was broken. Of course, this news comes on the day before Grace’s wedding. Can Grace and Oliver find their Happily Ever After? Will Grace disappoint a man she likes to marry a man she loves? Ava Stone, has a winning way with story-telling and her work on the Post family and the Duke of Danby stories are always a delicious tidbit of reading enjoyment. These characters float through numerous novellas and collections and yet, each story can stand on its own as an enjoyable read.
I received an advanced copy of this book in return for an honest review.
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