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rosetyper9's review against another edition
4.0
This was my first book by Ms. Callen. One of my friends actually told me about this romance book where the hero was blind. I was like "WHAT? I have never heard of such a thing, I must read this" and so I did. I was not disappointed but I don't think the book reached all the potential it could have gotten to.
I think this is more of a "traditional romance romance" where the book follows some sort of invisible romance novel rules I know nothing about because with the title of this book I was expecting much more salacious. I also think the "conflict" in this book was so easily resolved it wasn't funny, I wish the drama could have been more dramatic.
I loved the characters though, to include the Dowager Countess. She is a sweet old women and she makes me smile through the whole book. I also adored Simon, as I am sure everyone else did.
I think this is more of a "traditional romance romance" where the book follows some sort of invisible romance novel rules I know nothing about because with the title of this book I was expecting much more salacious. I also think the "conflict" in this book was so easily resolved it wasn't funny, I wish the drama could have been more dramatic.
I loved the characters though, to include the Dowager Countess. She is a sweet old women and she makes me smile through the whole book. I also adored Simon, as I am sure everyone else did.
lucy_qhuay's review against another edition
3.0
This book was very enjoyable, but it could have been perfect.
First of all, I didn't give it 5 stars because there were pages I didn't even read. I just skimmed those unnecessary parts to get to the good stuff.
Second, I felt like grabbing Simon, the hero, by the scruff of his neck and just shake the living lights out of him, to see if I could put some sense into that head.
That business about "Louisa's scandalous reputation' was total nonsense and the more he brought it on, the more pissed I got.
Why did he have to believe so readily that the heroine was a woman of loose morals, just because, once upon a time, in a different life, she loved balls and dancing and a little flirting?
There is nothing wrong with a young woman wanting to have some fun and just be admired. It wasn't that she jumped every single man that crossed her way and showed interest.
In fact, she had never been kissed before him.
Simon, on the other hand, was a confirmed rake. He was the one getting lucky with the ladies. Who did he think he was to judge Louisa and for something she didn't even do?
Men! Plus, that entire stuff about how Louisa couldn't possibly desire a blind man was just bull. He was just afraid of having something meaningful with her and distorted everything she said or did.
I'm glad he finally saw some sense. It didn't spare Louisa some serious amount of pain, but better late than ever.
sadie_rae's review against another edition
4.0
A good read, funny in some parts and a bit sad in others. Both Louisa and Simon have fallen out of society in the last year or so. Louisa due to her father dying and leaving her family with out money and Simon due to a riding accident that has left him blind. And while Louisa's sisters have made good matches and their husbands have set aside a marriage portion for her, after being out of society for more than a year she feels quite adrift. Deciding to take a position as a companion Louisa finds herself being set into Simon's path. Simon is instantly taken my Louisa, however due to various rumors that he as heard over the years proclaiming her to be fast he struggles against his feelings.
So much more to this story than what I have written down but for more you'll just have to read it your self. I've read the last book first though having enjoyed it I will most likely go back and read the first two as well. over all 3.8
So much more to this story than what I have written down but for more you'll just have to read it your self. I've read the last book first though having enjoyed it I will most likely go back and read the first two as well. over all 3.8
waffley's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Read this years ago and i remember loving it, so happy to know i love it even now! Made me feel so fluffy and giddy. I usually hate the trope where the ML feels heâs staying away from the FL âfor her own good bc she deserves betterâ but thank goodness it didnt last so long. It didnt last so long because most of the book was of them building a solid foundation of friendship, which i appreciated. I also loved all the characters (minus that Keane guy and MLâs mother haha). I just wish we couldve seen Georgie and mr Reyburnâs (?) romance blossom, it wouldve been so cute to see the proposal or something.Â
loverofromance's review
4.0
Louisa Shelby, once enjoyed a life full of parties and balls, but after her father died, Louisa and her two sisters were forced to find a means of providing for themselves. So Louisa decided to be a lady's companion. Now she has been requested to do a job as a companion to an elderly viscountess, only never expecting to find that she isn't really expected to be a lady's companion at all, since the Viscontess hardly needs one, but her granddaughter, is in desperate need to overcome her shyness around men especially. But there is also Simon Wade to consider, who after a accident with his horse, became blind. So now its obvious that she is there to help both of the younger wades, even though they don't know it. Louisa however never expected to fall in love with this man, who has stolen her heart from the first.
The Viscount In Her Bedroom is the last in the Sisters of Willow Pond written by Gayle Callen. I just love this author and I have loved this series, its such a tender filled romance, and even though I have read this before, its one of those that I could re read and still delightfully enjoy it. The Viscount In Her Bedroom is a story that involves two people that have both suffered, but in very different way, but they share a passion and as the story develops we see a enchanting love blossom. Such a beautifully written story with such detail it seemed at times that I was actually there in the moment, the characters were lively, and the story line very enticing, and before I knew it I was finished with the book. From beginning to end I was fully satisfied, and absolutely adored it!!!
My Favorite Quote
" I love you Simon, and I would be proud to be your wife. You see inside me where others only see what they want to see. You make me feel so precious and loved."
"Not damn near enough, and that will end right now" He drew her into his arms and kissed her.
The Viscount In Her Bedroom is the last in the Sisters of Willow Pond written by Gayle Callen. I just love this author and I have loved this series, its such a tender filled romance, and even though I have read this before, its one of those that I could re read and still delightfully enjoy it. The Viscount In Her Bedroom is a story that involves two people that have both suffered, but in very different way, but they share a passion and as the story develops we see a enchanting love blossom. Such a beautifully written story with such detail it seemed at times that I was actually there in the moment, the characters were lively, and the story line very enticing, and before I knew it I was finished with the book. From beginning to end I was fully satisfied, and absolutely adored it!!!
My Favorite Quote
" I love you Simon, and I would be proud to be your wife. You see inside me where others only see what they want to see. You make me feel so precious and loved."
"Not damn near enough, and that will end right now" He drew her into his arms and kissed her.
samie_k3's review
4.0
To the people complaining that there really wasn't a plot in this book, I say : The romance IS the plot. I loved how Louisa managed to pull not just Simon, but his sister Georgie out of their shells. And they in turn helped her through a tough time as well. Not all romance books have intricate plots, some of them successfully run with the fact that you get two see two people meet, overcome obstacles, and fall in love to get their eventual HEA at the end of the book.
rosetyper9's review
4.0
This was my first book by Ms. Callen. One of my friends actually told me about this romance book where the hero was blind. I was like "WHAT? I have never heard of such a thing, I must read this" and so I did. I was not disappointed but I don't think the book reached all the potential it could have gotten to.
I think this is more of a "traditional romance romance" where the book follows some sort of invisible romance novel rules I know nothing about because with the title of this book I was expecting much more salacious. I also think the "conflict" in this book was so easily resolved it wasn't funny, I wish the drama could have been more dramatic.
I loved the characters though, to include the Dowager Countess. She is a sweet old women and she makes me smile through the whole book. I also adored Simon, as I am sure everyone else did.
I think this is more of a "traditional romance romance" where the book follows some sort of invisible romance novel rules I know nothing about because with the title of this book I was expecting much more salacious. I also think the "conflict" in this book was so easily resolved it wasn't funny, I wish the drama could have been more dramatic.
I loved the characters though, to include the Dowager Countess. She is a sweet old women and she makes me smile through the whole book. I also adored Simon, as I am sure everyone else did.
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