Unlikely romance is sometimes just an inconvenient marriage away
Charlotte Beck may be entering adulthood, but she can’t seem to... read full description
Charlotte Beck may be entering adulthood, but she can’t seem to... read full description
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Dec 29, 2011
Allison
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I read The Inconvenient Marriage of Charlotte Beck by Kathleen Y'Barbo last week. It was quite the interesting tale, but to be honest, it took me the better part of a week to read, which means it did not hold my attention as well as I would have hoped.
The book, which takes place in the late 1800s, is centered around Charlotte Beck, a young lady who is more interested in commerce than marriage. Charlotte's step-mother, however, would prefer to see her married first and spends the e More...
Oct 04, 2011
Michelle
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The Inconvenient Marriage of Charlotte Beck is a sweet, funny, fast-paced romance that carries you from the ballrooms in London to the hills of the Rockies. You are first introduced to Charlotte Beck; headstrong, independent, feisty…those words would be mild descriptors of the young heroine of the story. While her father and stepmother long for her to be married, she longs to attend a university and one day, take her place by her father in his company.
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Sep 25, 2011
Judy
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The Inconvenient Marriage of Charlotte Beck By Kathleen Y'Barbo
There are two books previous to this one in The Women of the West series: The Confidential Life of Eugenia Cooper and the next is Anna Finch and the Hired Gun.
Our story begins in England. Charlotte is with her step-mother and they are staying with her grandfather so she can be introduced into London society. Charlotte has grown up in Colorado around men like William Cody and his Wild West shows. At her first formal out More...
There are two books previous to this one in The Women of the West series: The Confidential Life of Eugenia Cooper and the next is Anna Finch and the Hired Gun.
Our story begins in England. Charlotte is with her step-mother and they are staying with her grandfather so she can be introduced into London society. Charlotte has grown up in Colorado around men like William Cody and his Wild West shows. At her first formal out More...
Aug 25, 2011
Brenna
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So this was my first Kathleen Y'Barbo book I've read, as far as I can remember. It was better written than I expected. The author didn't explain everything as she wrote it, which was nice, but at the end I thought there were some things that were left unresolved. (Perhaps they were addressed and explained in the previous books; I don't know because I haven't read them.) Anyway, the story was an interesting glimpse of the American heiress marrying a penniless British lord fad that went on during
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Aug 09, 2011
Sheri
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Young American girl, Charlotte Beck travels to England with her stepmother to visit her grandfather. While there, she pull some hilarious antics which cause her father, back in Colorado, to make serious decisions concerning her future. A future which will tie her to the boring Alex Hambly. Charlotte uses every trick in her book and finally gets her father to agree to let her go to four years of college before settling down in marriage. What ensues is a hilarious, sometimes laugh-out-loud account
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Aug 06, 2011
Anne
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If you're looking for a quick-paced, fun book to read, look no further than The Inconvenient Marriage of Charlotte Beck. I found it an entertaining story about a young socialite who meets her match in an unassuming but determined astronomer.
In a time when young ladies had to have their father's permission to do most things, Charlotte finds herself scheming to get what she wants, or at least she tries. But she has a very clever and loving father. He knows just what she needs to keep he More...
In a time when young ladies had to have their father's permission to do most things, Charlotte finds herself scheming to get what she wants, or at least she tries. But she has a very clever and loving father. He knows just what she needs to keep he More...
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Jun 29, 2011
Linnette
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Charlotte Beck is an incorrigible little gal, yet you can’t help but love her. She’s always getting herself into messes and from the moment she steps out into society Alex Hambly has the unfortunate responsibility of getting her out of trouble. While Alex would much rather bury himself in astronomy, he’s too much of a gentleman to say no to Charlotte’s pleas. Of course, she does make very enticing promises – nothing untoward, mind you. If you must know, you’ll have to read the book. ;-)
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Jun 22, 2011
Patty
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Charlotte Beck, what a character! She is a spoiled rich young woman who often gets what she wants. As such, every time she meets a certain wealthy Englishman named Alex Hambly she finds herself getting into some kind of trouble. She is very stubborn and self-absorbed, and everything she does is to please herself without any care to what anyone else thinks. Her father has had enough of her antics and decides that he will arrange a marriage with this certain Englishman by the name of Alex Hambly.
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Jun 21, 2011
Loraine
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I received an advanced readers copy from blogging for books
The Inconvenient Marriage of Charlotte Beck by Kathleen Y'Barbo
I have to say this was a very nice fun summer read that was a load of laughs.
Charlotte Beck is a very different kind of turn of the century woman .she is always doing unconventional things that do cause some grief to her family . Charlotte, most wants to attend college so she can have the smarts to take over for her father and grandfathers busi More...
The Inconvenient Marriage of Charlotte Beck by Kathleen Y'Barbo
I have to say this was a very nice fun summer read that was a load of laughs.
Charlotte Beck is a very different kind of turn of the century woman .she is always doing unconventional things that do cause some grief to her family . Charlotte, most wants to attend college so she can have the smarts to take over for her father and grandfathers busi More...
Jun 13, 2011
Tracy
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Impulsiveness, childish antics, and deliberate stubborness all transpire into what is known as "The Inconvenient Marriage of Charlotte Beck."
Unbeknownst at the time, Charlotte has literally fallen into the arms of the man she is deemed to fall in love with and eventually marry. Come follow her story as she waggles her way through to try to become a young lady her father can be proud of by gaining information concrerning business from this unsuspecting man by the name of Al More...
Unbeknownst at the time, Charlotte has literally fallen into the arms of the man she is deemed to fall in love with and eventually marry. Come follow her story as she waggles her way through to try to become a young lady her father can be proud of by gaining information concrerning business from this unsuspecting man by the name of Al More...
Jun 13, 2011
Holly (2 Kids and Tired)
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Charlotte is a spoiled little rich girl who wants to go to college and entertains ideas of running her father's business. Alex is a titled second son whose family finances are running dry. Neither is happy with Charlotte's father's offer of marriage. If they marry, Charlotte can go to college and Alex will have the money he needs to revive his family's financial situation.
I liked it as a light escape read, nothing more. Charlotte annoyed me so much with her over the top antics th More...
I liked it as a light escape read, nothing more. Charlotte annoyed me so much with her over the top antics th More...
Jun 11, 2011
Edna
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Charlotte Beck was a young woman that usually got what ever she wanted and she was tired of listening to Miss Pence in telling her how to become a lady for the society. She did not want to wear the "Corset" and have to walk as though she had an egg on her head. She was at a party such as she had been trained for and felt as though she was going to faint with that dreaded corset on so she slipped behind a curtain so that she could get some fresh air. It was a window and she was tryin
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Jun 10, 2011
Wanda
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“Well, I never.”
“Yes, you have, Charlotte. Twice.”
Charlotte Beck is a beautiful, rich, spoiled American in the 1800’s. She is also wild and impetuous. Everywhere she goes, trouble follows. Alexander Hambly is an astronomer from an honored English family who desperately needs money to stave off financial ruin. When Charlotte literally falls into his arms, the sparks fly. They are attracted to each other but cannot stand each other. Every time they meet, disaster follows. After More...
“Yes, you have, Charlotte. Twice.”
Charlotte Beck is a beautiful, rich, spoiled American in the 1800’s. She is also wild and impetuous. Everywhere she goes, trouble follows. Alexander Hambly is an astronomer from an honored English family who desperately needs money to stave off financial ruin. When Charlotte literally falls into his arms, the sparks fly. They are attracted to each other but cannot stand each other. Every time they meet, disaster follows. After More...
Dec 26, 2011
Michelle
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More like 4.5 stars.
This was a fun story for a number of reasons. First, I read it in less than two days because I kept wanting to know when they would change their minds. The anticipation kept me reading. Plus, I adored the hero. Charlotte was a bit of a twit at times and quite annoying, but she had her tender side, too...when she allowed someone to see it. Alex was so patient I wanted to give him a medal for that. He was also a good man like her father noted. I thought their scheme More...
This was a fun story for a number of reasons. First, I read it in less than two days because I kept wanting to know when they would change their minds. The anticipation kept me reading. Plus, I adored the hero. Charlotte was a bit of a twit at times and quite annoying, but she had her tender side, too...when she allowed someone to see it. Alex was so patient I wanted to give him a medal for that. He was also a good man like her father noted. I thought their scheme More...
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Jun 22, 2011
Melanie
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The Inconvenient Marriage of Charlotte Beck
Kathleen Y'Barbo
WaterBrook Press
London 1887, Charlotte Beck is visiting her Grandfather along with her stepmother Gennie. Charlotte is making her debut into social society, armed with the social graces taught her by her tutor Miss Pence. Unfortunately Charlotte is not very graceful and falls from the balcony into the arms of Alex Hambly. The two can not stand the site of one another, yet their paths continue to cross all th More...
Kathleen Y'Barbo
WaterBrook Press
London 1887, Charlotte Beck is visiting her Grandfather along with her stepmother Gennie. Charlotte is making her debut into social society, armed with the social graces taught her by her tutor Miss Pence. Unfortunately Charlotte is not very graceful and falls from the balcony into the arms of Alex Hambly. The two can not stand the site of one another, yet their paths continue to cross all th More...
Sep 10, 2011
Books for Me - Linda
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Charlotte Beck is a feisty American young woman who is being introduced to British society in the 1800s and soon learns that her horse riding and gun shooting ways are frowned upon in the high European society. Her father wants her to find a husband and spend her days painting but Charlotte has other plans. She wants to go to a four year university and study mathematics to become a business woman. Her father agrees to allow her to go to school if she agrees to marry Alex Hambly, a young man whos
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Jun 09, 2011
Sally
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"Unlikely romance is sometimes just an inconvenient marriage away."
Charlotte Beck is in London, making her unofficial introduction into society. The young woman raised in Colorado – despite her family being from England – is much more at home in the untamed west than in the stuffy confines of social protocols. While other members of her family are keen to see her marry, Charlotte wants to attend Wellesley College to study mathematics. She intends for her future to lie in bu More...
Charlotte Beck is in London, making her unofficial introduction into society. The young woman raised in Colorado – despite her family being from England – is much more at home in the untamed west than in the stuffy confines of social protocols. While other members of her family are keen to see her marry, Charlotte wants to attend Wellesley College to study mathematics. She intends for her future to lie in bu More...
Nov 02, 2011
Allizabeth
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Description:[return]~Wild American Charlotte Beck wants to attend Wellesley College to learn business.[return]~Daniel Beck, Charlotte’s father, wants her to settle down with a good man who can “tame” her.[return]~Alexander Hambly’s family is in financial ruin, but a rich wife could certainly fix their luck.[return] So, Daniel decides to make them an offer they can’t refuse. He will make sure they have the means to do what they want, as long as they marry each other. Problem is they can’t sta
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Jun 22, 2011
Debi
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Though I don't tend to read very many books set in historical times, the premise of this book jumped out at me. An arranged marriage that doesn't quite go as planned. Charlotte Beck is a modern woman. That is, she is intent on getting her way. She doesn't want to just settle for being a wife and mother. She has good sense and wants to use it to go to college and then be involved in the family business. Her father, however, thinks she doesn't quite know what is good for her and manages to bribe h
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Jan 28, 2012
Holly
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I'm conflicted about how to feel about this book. I could never identify if it bored me more, or kept my interest. There were times I found myself getting lost in the story, and other times that I wished I was at the ending.
The whole relationship thing of someone hating the person they are forced to be with is so over done. I understand that all stories will be rehashed, but this one is done so many times. Two people hate each other, and everyone else can see they are in love so they pus More...
The whole relationship thing of someone hating the person they are forced to be with is so over done. I understand that all stories will be rehashed, but this one is done so many times. Two people hate each other, and everyone else can see they are in love so they pus More...
Sep 23, 2011
Lydia
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First reviewed here: http://overweight-bookshelf.blogspot.com...
This book had many "laugh-out-loud" moments that made it quite the enjoyable read. Kathleen tries to liven up the old "marriage of convenience" storyline to give readers something fresh and witty. Some of the cliche elements were still there (mutual attraction masked by contempt, hate turns to love), but overall this story was engaging and amusing.
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This book had many "laugh-out-loud" moments that made it quite the enjoyable read. Kathleen tries to liven up the old "marriage of convenience" storyline to give readers something fresh and witty. Some of the cliche elements were still there (mutual attraction masked by contempt, hate turns to love), but overall this story was engaging and amusing.
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Jan 16, 2012
Ruth
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I am a sucker for a good historical romance, and this fits the bill. And when you add in a strong woman and a handsome viscount, this book is exactly what I would love to read on a crisp winter evening.
I thought the writing of the book was fantastic. I have never read anything by this particular author, but I certainly will be looking for more by her in the future. The characters were what you would expect, and the story was what you would want it to be. However, there is a plot More...
I thought the writing of the book was fantastic. I have never read anything by this particular author, but I certainly will be looking for more by her in the future. The characters were what you would expect, and the story was what you would want it to be. However, there is a plot More...
Dec 29, 2011
Dawn
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Spoiled Charlotte Beck is on the verge of entering adulthood, but trouble still manages to follow her. British astronomer, Alex Hambly, needs to marry a wealthy American in order to save his family from ruin. Charlotte's father, Daniel, comes up with a plan that is mutually beneficial to both Alex and Charlotte - marry and not only will the Hambly family be saved from ruin, but Charlotte will get the college education that she longs for. Even though the couple can't stand each other, they agree
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Oct 18, 2011
Heather
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Hmmm. Where to start. Don't bother. It's not terrible, but with all the other books out there why waste any time on this one? The story just felt like it rambled on without control. And then there was the random insert of "faith." If you're going to be Christian fiction, fine. But the three paragraphs towards the end of the book that brought up faith just felt like an after thought. Like the author had forgotten she needed/wanted/should include some little ditty to make it Chri
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Jun 23, 2011
Christina
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Won on First Reads June 15, 2011. Received on June 21, 2011.
Charlotte Beck is an American heiress used to getting what she wants who would much rather go to University to study Mathematics than be saddled with an unwanted groom.
Viscount Alex Hambly is an English Astronomer by trade, the "spare" with the responsibilities of the heir of a much respected family poised for financial ruin, who is decidedly against the idea of marriage as a business deal.
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Charlotte Beck is an American heiress used to getting what she wants who would much rather go to University to study Mathematics than be saddled with an unwanted groom.
Viscount Alex Hambly is an English Astronomer by trade, the "spare" with the responsibilities of the heir of a much respected family poised for financial ruin, who is decidedly against the idea of marriage as a business deal.
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Feb 21, 2012
Abbi
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Review originally posted on my blog Christian Novels
My Thoughts
This book is third in a series but was quite easy to read on it's own. I really enjoyed this book, It was well written and constantly had me laughing out loud. Alex and Charlotte were so much fun, I loved all their sparring, and how even as they were at odds with each other deep down they were slowly falling in love. I thought it was cool how Charlotte's father saw how perfect they were for each other long before eithe More...
My Thoughts
This book is third in a series but was quite easy to read on it's own. I really enjoyed this book, It was well written and constantly had me laughing out loud. Alex and Charlotte were so much fun, I loved all their sparring, and how even as they were at odds with each other deep down they were slowly falling in love. I thought it was cool how Charlotte's father saw how perfect they were for each other long before eithe More...
Jul 05, 2011
Ann
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Kathleen Y’Barbo has written a delightful novel about an incorrigible heroine, Charlotte Beck. The Inconvenient Marriage of Charlotte Beck is set in the late 1800’s, and features a young woman who has no interest in the social mores of her times. Charlotte wants to attend college, and more than that, she wants her father to take her seriously as an adult.
Unfortunately, her madcap actions are at odds with her goals, and she bounces from one scrape after another. For business reasons, More...
Dec 06, 2011
Kate
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Alex Hambly an English Viscount whose astronomy equipment costs more than the Hambly estate can afford has to keep up with future costs and somehow must acquire additional funds.
Charlotte Beck an American who is trying to be the young lady she has trained to be but she never seems to quite make the cut. She is quite intelligent and desires to work at her fathers business, Beck Enterprises, but her father has other plans for her future.
An arrangement between Alex and Charlotte has bee More...
Charlotte Beck an American who is trying to be the young lady she has trained to be but she never seems to quite make the cut. She is quite intelligent and desires to work at her fathers business, Beck Enterprises, but her father has other plans for her future.
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Nov 27, 2011
Dana
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If I had realized this was the last book in a series of three, I would have read the other books first. Having said that, this book stands well alone. I enjoyed the innocent chaos Charlotte caused wherever she went and how good she was at denial. "I'm sure that never happened." She was totally loveable - as Alex Hambly found out. It is so refreshing to read about a strong, intelligent woman in this time period (late 1800's) and to see her supported by the men in her life.
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Jul 19, 2011
Christy
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Oh, what a wonderful ending to this series! There were beautiful dresses, luxurious homes, travel between London and the States, and if that wasn't enough...a match made in heaven (although it took the longest time for either to see it that way). Buffalo Bill was even thrown in for good measure. :o) It was a truly wonderful ride through history to have a peek into the lives of the Beck family, and I'm sorry that our time has come to an end.
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