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A review by koistyfishy
Some Winter's Evening by Erin Langston
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
3.5
3. 5 Belle Stars โญ๏ธ
Spicy Level:๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ๏ธ/5
Do you ever wonder about how a book ends up on your TBR and you're just like, okay, let's go with it?
๐๐ฎ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฅ๐จ๐๐จ:
Our book opens with Emilia Davis an orphaned governess who has just lost her job and is now trying to find another one. She meets Gavin Sinclair, a London barrister, at a Tavern like two passing ships in the night after an adorable little meet-cute based on a misunderstanding where he thinks she's a prostitute. The two strike up a friendship and conversation which leads to them almost having an exciting little "passionate evening". Iโm sure if this was 2024, they probably would have had sex but Gavin being the "gentleman" they go their separate ways without learning each otherโs names. BUT lo and behold, both are destined for the same location. You see, Emila has just been given the position of governess to a new family, and this family also happens to be the nieces and nephews of our barrister. So, the two end up in a close proximity situation where their massive feelings of attraction donโt disappear, and they need to juggle the reality of what a relationship would look like for them, given the society they live in and their positions within that society.
๐๐๐ค๐ช๐๐๐ฉ๐จ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ฃ๐๐จ:
I'm not gonna lie, I was apprehensive about jumping into this because I had no idea how a historical romance had ended up on my TBR. And it wasn't just on my "Goodreads TBR" or the one you say you're going to add books to, but never do. This was physically added to my official organizational tracking TBR and it was a historical romance.
I was pretty sure I was going insane because I hadn't read historical romance, like a proper Regency Romance, in years. I stay very much in my bubble of contemporary, fluffy, and cute; where they have cell phones to communicate and women are allowed to show their ankles without being called a whore.
ANYWAY, the fates aligned and I do not like to tempt fate. And I enjoyed this! So fate and luck were on my side. Emilia was brave and sweet and while she had a terrible hand in life dealt to her she is so determined and passionate and lovely. Gavin is so addicted to work that he lets nothing phase him and doesn't ever take the time to appreciate life until Emilia blows into his world and completely turns it upside down.
The relationship felt charming and special as these two had an amazing connection and chemistry that was adorable and just made you fill up with happy vibes! The only issue I had with this is being a novella it does rush quickly into "I love you" and I did have to push aside my dislike for instalove a bit.
๐๐ง๐ค๐ฅ๐๐จ
โถ Dual Pov
โถ Forced Proximity
โถ Almost One Night Stand
โถ Christmas Novella
โถ Regency Romance
โถ He Falls First
โถ Cute Kids
โถ Virgin FMC
and ๐๐๐๐ง๐ค ๐๐ง๐ค๐ฅ๐๐จ:
โท Rolled Sleeves/Forearms
โท Love's Their Smile/Laugh
โท Cages Her With His Arms
โท "Look at Me"
โท "More"
Overall this was cute Christmassy vibes and just sweet and giving all the best warm vibes!
Spicy Level:๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ๏ธ/5
Do you ever wonder about how a book ends up on your TBR and you're just like, okay, let's go with it?
๐๐ฎ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฅ๐จ๐๐จ:
Our book opens with Emilia Davis an orphaned governess who has just lost her job and is now trying to find another one. She meets Gavin Sinclair, a London barrister, at a Tavern like two passing ships in the night after an adorable little meet-cute based on a misunderstanding where he thinks she's a prostitute. The two strike up a friendship and conversation which leads to them almost having an exciting little "passionate evening". Iโm sure if this was 2024, they probably would have had sex but Gavin being the "gentleman" they go their separate ways without learning each otherโs names. BUT lo and behold, both are destined for the same location. You see, Emila has just been given the position of governess to a new family, and this family also happens to be the nieces and nephews of our barrister. So, the two end up in a close proximity situation where their massive feelings of attraction donโt disappear, and they need to juggle the reality of what a relationship would look like for them, given the society they live in and their positions within that society.
๐๐๐ค๐ช๐๐๐ฉ๐จ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ฃ๐๐จ:
I'm not gonna lie, I was apprehensive about jumping into this because I had no idea how a historical romance had ended up on my TBR. And it wasn't just on my "Goodreads TBR" or the one you say you're going to add books to, but never do. This was physically added to my official organizational tracking TBR and it was a historical romance.
I was pretty sure I was going insane because I hadn't read historical romance, like a proper Regency Romance, in years. I stay very much in my bubble of contemporary, fluffy, and cute; where they have cell phones to communicate and women are allowed to show their ankles without being called a whore.
ANYWAY, the fates aligned and I do not like to tempt fate. And I enjoyed this! So fate and luck were on my side. Emilia was brave and sweet and while she had a terrible hand in life dealt to her she is so determined and passionate and lovely. Gavin is so addicted to work that he lets nothing phase him and doesn't ever take the time to appreciate life until Emilia blows into his world and completely turns it upside down.
The relationship felt charming and special as these two had an amazing connection and chemistry that was adorable and just made you fill up with happy vibes! The only issue I had with this is being a novella it does rush quickly into "I love you" and I did have to push aside my dislike for instalove a bit.
๐๐ง๐ค๐ฅ๐๐จ
โถ Dual Pov
โถ Forced Proximity
โถ Almost One Night Stand
โถ Christmas Novella
โถ Regency Romance
โถ He Falls First
โถ Cute Kids
โถ Virgin FMC
and ๐๐๐๐ง๐ค ๐๐ง๐ค๐ฅ๐๐จ:
โท Rolled Sleeves/Forearms
โท Love's Their Smile/Laugh
โท Cages Her With His Arms
โท "Look at Me"
โท "More"
Overall this was cute Christmassy vibes and just sweet and giving all the best warm vibes!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Abandonment, and Classism
Minor: Misogyny, Sexism, and Death of parent