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Sometimes you find love in the most unexpected of places...
This is not one of those times.
Everyone expects Billie Bridgerton to marry one of the Rokesby brothers. The two families have been neighbors for centuries, and as a child the tomboyish Billie ran wild with Edward and Andrew. Either one would make a perfect husband... someday.
Sometimes you fall in love with exactly ...more
This is not one of those times.
Everyone expects Billie Bridgerton to marry one of the Rokesby brothers. The two families have been neighbors for centuries, and as a child the tomboyish Billie ran wild with Edward and Andrew. Either one would make a perfect husband... someday.
Sometimes you fall in love with exactly ...more
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If you can believe it, this was my first experience with a Julia Quinn book, and I had no IDEA what I was missing.
I've heard great things about Julia Quinn, but I've been burned in the past by overhyped writers, especially in the historical romance genre. It turns out, I have very specific tastes in historical romance. I've fallen in love with the Tessa Dare and Courtney Milan brand of historical romance, which mainly consists of smart, out-of-the-box women, snappy dialogue, lots of humor, and ...more
I've heard great things about Julia Quinn, but I've been burned in the past by overhyped writers, especially in the historical romance genre. It turns out, I have very specific tastes in historical romance. I've fallen in love with the Tessa Dare and Courtney Milan brand of historical romance, which mainly consists of smart, out-of-the-box women, snappy dialogue, lots of humor, and ...more
Because of Miss Bridgerton started off quite unsteadily. For the first half of the book, the writing was too fragmented, and the flow wasn't as fluid as I'd expect from a Julia Quinn novel. It was almost as if Ms. Quinn was still trying to get a solid foothold on things in the first 30%-40%. There was an abundance of unnecessary details and dialogues that didn't blend well together.
It was hard to get into scenes like this:
It was hard to get into scenes like this:
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“No,” he said dryly, “you’re much too sensible for that.”
Billie decided t
Super cute enemies to lovers romance.
Billie Bridgerton is smart, capable, independent, and a bit wild. George is respectable, dependable, and calm. So of course they're perfect for each other.
But just don't know it yet.
I loved the dialogue, I loved both of the main characters, and I loved the plot.
I'm kind of kidding about that last one because to be 100% honest, there really wasn't a plot. They don't like each other, they fight, they pick on each other, and then eventually...
And that's it. R ...more
Billie Bridgerton is smart, capable, independent, and a bit wild. George is respectable, dependable, and calm. So of course they're perfect for each other.
But just don't know it yet.
I loved the dialogue, I loved both of the main characters, and I loved the plot.
I'm kind of kidding about that last one because to be 100% honest, there really wasn't a plot. They don't like each other, they fight, they pick on each other, and then eventually...
And that's it. R ...more
Because of Miss Bridgerton (Rokesbys, #1), Julia Quinn (Julie Pottinger)
Julie Pottinger, better known by her pen name Julia Quinn, is a best-selling American historical romance author. The Rokesby series, set in the late 1700's, this series follows the aristocratic Rokesby family.
Because of Miss Bridgerton, everyone expects Billie Bridgerton to marry one of the Rokesby brothers, and she's not opposed: their families have been neighbors for centuries. There is only one Rokesby Billie absolutely ...more
Julie Pottinger, better known by her pen name Julia Quinn, is a best-selling American historical romance author. The Rokesby series, set in the late 1700's, this series follows the aristocratic Rokesby family.
Because of Miss Bridgerton, everyone expects Billie Bridgerton to marry one of the Rokesby brothers, and she's not opposed: their families have been neighbors for centuries. There is only one Rokesby Billie absolutely ...more
May 14, 2016
Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin
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This book was such fun! I love Billie Bridgerton. She is full of snark, a tomboy, watches over her father's estate, wears breeches as much as possible, she's just great. She is definitely not like the woman in 1779. She likes to ride her horse out and check on the crops and the tenants. I think it's brilliant. But she won't be the one inheriting, one day it will be her younger brother. I'm sure she can whip him into shape though.
They are also great friends with the Rokesby family. Billie's best ...more
They are also great friends with the Rokesby family. Billie's best ...more
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DNF
Sometimes you read a book and the pages fly by. Other times, you read a book and each page drags on and on. You set the book aside for other, better books. But each night, when you go to bed, you see the book sitting there on your nightstand. Judging you. Mocking you. BECAUSE OF MISS BRIDGERTON is the latter.
In other words: BOOOOOOOrriiiiiiin. Boring. Yes.
I've noticed this problem with a lot of newer historical romances (like, writ ...more
Because if you're on romance binge, Julia Quinn is always the answer.
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Aww, I'm so glad I stopped torturing myself with a bad series and followed up with Julia Quinn. Her first Bridgerton series was soooo good. Apparently, this series is set before the Bridgerton series, and we get to learn a couple of things, such as the birth of "The Mallet of Death".
This book was a really sweet romance that built slowly and had all of the delicious banter that JQ writes so well. She has a way of writing situations and conversations that are full of dry wit and quirk. I always fi ...more
This book was a really sweet romance that built slowly and had all of the delicious banter that JQ writes so well. She has a way of writing situations and conversations that are full of dry wit and quirk. I always fi ...more
2.5 Stars
I still remember what I felt when I read the Bridgertons for the very first time: It was pure fun.
I loved them. From Daphne to Gregory's stories, I could inhale them! I still "remember" when Gregory inadvertently pushes Simon into the river. ;)
The wit, the swoon worth romance, the writing, all of it was gold... that is why, it pains me to say this now, but it feels as if the author has lost that magical touch :/
Sure, I had some fun reading the beginning of this story: Billie is suppose ...more
I still remember what I felt when I read the Bridgertons for the very first time: It was pure fun.
I loved them. From Daphne to Gregory's stories, I could inhale them! I still "remember" when Gregory inadvertently pushes Simon into the river. ;)
The wit, the swoon worth romance, the writing, all of it was gold... that is why, it pains me to say this now, but it feels as if the author has lost that magical touch :/
Sure, I had some fun reading the beginning of this story: Billie is suppose ...more
Sep 14, 2015
Magdalena aka A Bookaholic Swede
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Everyone expects Billie Bridgerton to marry one of the Rokesby brothers. The two families have been neighbors for centuries, and as a child, the tomboyish Billie ran wild with Edward and Andrew. Either one would make a perfect husband... someday.
Billie Bridgerton has always been expected to fall in love with one of the Rokjesby brothers. The two families have been neighbors and friends for centuries and the tomboy Billie has always been close to Edward and Andrew and someday one of the would mak ...more
Billie Bridgerton has always been expected to fall in love with one of the Rokjesby brothers. The two families have been neighbors and friends for centuries and the tomboy Billie has always been close to Edward and Andrew and someday one of the would mak ...more
3.5 stars
When in doubt, but you want a high rating anyway, go for the half stars.
I'll just copy/paste the blurb because historical romance (nothing new, really):
When in doubt, but you want a high rating anyway, go for the half stars.
I'll just copy/paste the blurb because historical romance (nothing new, really):
Sometimes you find love in the most unexpected of places......more
This is not one of those times.
Everyone expects Billie Bridgerton to marry one of the Rokesby brothers. The two families have been neighbors for centuries, and as a child the tomboyish Billie ran wild with Edward and Andrew. Either one would make a perfect husband... someday.
Som
At long last, Julia Quinn has come back to the family we all love, the Bridgertons! But, what do we think of her new book Because of Miss Bridgerton? We ask two of the Bridgerton series craziest fans their thoughts on the new book.
So girls, what were your thoughts when you saw that Julia Quinn was bringing a new book featuring the Bridgertons?
Annie: I lost my shit. The Bridgertons is one of my all-time favorite Historical Romance series and I still believe it’s some of Quinn’s best work so ...more
Dec 28, 2015
Stacey is Sassy
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It's great to catch up with the Bridgertons.
Because of Miss Bridgerton was a cute story where love blossomed unexpectedly between family friends. Billie Bridgerton is a bit of a tomboy who at times, recklessly jumps into situations that get her into strife. This time her escapade leads her to needing assistance, and her unlikely hero, while not her first choice to save the day, leads to an attraction neither of them can deny. ...more
Because of Miss Bridgerton was a cute story where love blossomed unexpectedly between family friends. Billie Bridgerton is a bit of a tomboy who at times, recklessly jumps into situations that get her into strife. This time her escapade leads her to needing assistance, and her unlikely hero, while not her first choice to save the day, leads to an attraction neither of them can deny. ...more
Hmm...it was fun, but definitely not Quinn's best. This book was a nice change from some of the books I've been reading recently, so that was a definite plus for it there. It was fun because I tend to like the sort of love-hate/bickering/opposites-attract dynamic, which is somewhat present here. Billie and George don't get along, and that's mostly because they're pretty much polar opposites, with Billie being the adventurous spirit, while George is more staid (or, to her, the stick in the mud).
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There can’t be many people in Romancelandia who haven’t at the very least heard of Julia Quinn’s
Bridgerton
series. Through eight books (not including the subsequently published set of Second Epilogues), we followed the eight Bridgerton siblings as they found love, romance and their happily ever afters, and they’ve become some of the most beloved and iconic creations in the historical romance genre.
The problem for any author who has achieved such a feat must be how on earth to follow such a ...more
The problem for any author who has achieved such a feat must be how on earth to follow such a ...more
I've already read 9 books about the Bridgteron family, but FUCK YES to a prequel. I honestly miss this family, even though this is technically in the "past" (more past than it already was).
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Romantic. Funny. Heartwarming.
Plot
I am SUCH a sucker for love-hate relationships. Billie and Geroge just make my heart melt with their endless cute bantering. I love the pacing of the romance, the light atmosphere, the humor, the cuteness, the strong family theme – this book is pretty much perfect. I ...more
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Romantic. Funny. Heartwarming.
Plot
I am SUCH a sucker for love-hate relationships. Billie and Geroge just make my heart melt with their endless cute bantering. I love the pacing of the romance, the light atmosphere, the humor, the cuteness, the strong family theme – this book is pretty much perfect. I ...more
4 1/2 stars (rounded up to 5 stars, because nobody writes light and funny historical romance with the right amount of "seriousness" to prevent it from becoming fluffy like Julia Quinn)
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Billie Bridgerton and George Rokesby, Lord Kennard, do not like each other. However, when Billie is stuck on a roof after trying to save a cat, George is her unlikely rescuer. Well, not exactly. George gets stuck on the same roof as Billie when his rescue goes terrible wrong. George's brother, Andrew, comes by and helps them off the roof. But George does carry Billie, because of her sprained ankle, to Crake House. All because of a cat and the forced time they had to spend together on the roof, B
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Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
Book One of the Rokesbys series
Publication Date: March 29, 2016
Rating: 4 stars
Source: ARC sent by the publisher
***Warning: this is an adult book, and for the eyes of mature readers***
Summary (from Goodreads):
Sometimes you find love in the most unexpected of places...
This is not one of those times.
Everyone expects Billie Bridgerton to marry one of the Rokesby brothers. The two families have been neighbors for ...more
Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
Book One of the Rokesbys series
Publication Date: March 29, 2016
Rating: 4 stars
Source: ARC sent by the publisher
***Warning: this is an adult book, and for the eyes of mature readers***
Summary (from Goodreads):
Sometimes you find love in the most unexpected of places...
This is not one of those times.
Everyone expects Billie Bridgerton to marry one of the Rokesby brothers. The two families have been neighbors for ...more
★★★★ 4 "Have you ever danced with me ?" Stars ★★★★
I can't tell you how glad I am to ended up giving this one a four star ! I've always been a huge fan of JQ's books but after rating The Sum of All Kisses a two and the low ratings from my GR besties on The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy,I was worried this one wouldn't really meet my expectations much.
But it did and so much more ! Thank god for that !
Loved everything about the book :) I found the characters (both lead & secondary),the plot-line ...more
I can't tell you how glad I am to ended up giving this one a four star ! I've always been a huge fan of JQ's books but after rating The Sum of All Kisses a two and the low ratings from my GR besties on The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy,I was worried this one wouldn't really meet my expectations much.
But it did and so much more ! Thank god for that !
Loved everything about the book :) I found the characters (both lead & secondary),the plot-line ...more
ARC Provided by Edelweiss for honest review. Thank you!
The synopsis of the book pretty much gives you the over arching story line so my review isn't going that direction for this one. But this one review I will go on and on about how this author does a beautiful job in creating wonderful characters.
George and Billie come to life in this story and I mean I'm right there with them feeling and experiencing what they are. George with his stubborn, stoic demeanor, but a heart of gold that would do a ...more
The synopsis of the book pretty much gives you the over arching story line so my review isn't going that direction for this one. But this one review I will go on and on about how this author does a beautiful job in creating wonderful characters.
George and Billie come to life in this story and I mean I'm right there with them feeling and experiencing what they are. George with his stubborn, stoic demeanor, but a heart of gold that would do a ...more
I OFFICIALLY HAVE A FAVORITE JULIA QUINN. Because of Miss Bridgerton was immediately my favorite from the very first page. This is by far the funniest of Quinn’s books that I’ve read, and the ship is pure fucking gold. SHIP SHIP FLAIL SHIP.
I mean, the heroine, Billie, has climbed up a tree to save a demon cat and fallen on a roof where she is now stuck with an injured ankle. Where, of course, the only person nearby is George Rokesby, the oldest of the neighbor boys, the only one who’s not her de ...more
I mean, the heroine, Billie, has climbed up a tree to save a demon cat and fallen on a roof where she is now stuck with an injured ankle. Where, of course, the only person nearby is George Rokesby, the oldest of the neighbor boys, the only one who’s not her de ...more
3.5
I must admit I’ve always been fond of the “he hates her/she despises him but really they’re hot for each other” theme. Add in some very funny scenes and you’ve got a charming tale of a happy ending.
I must admit I’ve always been fond of the “he hates her/she despises him but really they’re hot for each other” theme. Add in some very funny scenes and you’ve got a charming tale of a happy ending.
3.5 Stars
Let me start off by saying I love me some Julia Quinn. For my money The Bridgertons, specifically Colin and Hyacinth and the fun they bring, are some of the best historical romance characters ever.
That being said, Because of Miss Bridgerton ended up being more meh than any of the previous Julia Quinn books I've read. I enjoyed it but that spark I've come to love just seemed to be missing.
Still, a so so Bridgertons book, even if it's Auntie Bridgerton's, is better than most historicals o ...more
Let me start off by saying I love me some Julia Quinn. For my money The Bridgertons, specifically Colin and Hyacinth and the fun they bring, are some of the best historical romance characters ever.
That being said, Because of Miss Bridgerton ended up being more meh than any of the previous Julia Quinn books I've read. I enjoyed it but that spark I've come to love just seemed to be missing.
Still, a so so Bridgertons book, even if it's Auntie Bridgerton's, is better than most historicals o ...more
First half of the book was a struggle for me. The tomboyish heroine, the I'm-not-sure-what-to-do with-my-life hero were both rather annoying and I had a hard time warming up to them and wishing them HEA. I felt it was an attempt at some level of angst and it failed.
Once they stopped fighting their mutual attraction it somehow got better and it turned out to be a sweet story.
One thing though - I missed the fact that it's a prequel. For the most part of the book I was sure I was reading about Ka ...more
Once they stopped fighting their mutual attraction it somehow got better and it turned out to be a sweet story.
One thing though - I missed the fact that it's a prequel. For the most part of the book I was sure I was reading about Ka ...more
a very slow burn romance that has little to not angst or problems. kind of boring but it's really cute at times.
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It pains me---truly PAINS me--to say this, but I could not get into this JQ novel. In fact, I almost didn't finish it. I still gave it more than one star because there were glimmers of the old magic in there (e.g., sibling squabbling with Andrew), but overall, this was an enormous disappointment.
I am not going to rehash what happens in this story because really, NOTHING HAPPENS. I'm serious. I love character-driven novels where the development of the relationship is the focal point and not a lot ...more
I am not going to rehash what happens in this story because really, NOTHING HAPPENS. I'm serious. I love character-driven novels where the development of the relationship is the focal point and not a lot ...more
My friends are right: this is a very good book, but not up to Bridgerton's series.
Still Ms. Quinn's writing is stellar as usual!
I suppose that this being the first book, some concessios must be made, as we are introduced to new family: the Rokesbys. Therefore we must be introduced to their dynamics, their characteristics, their quirks. So the story suffers because of that.
But I still loved the not-very-much-loved-acquaintance to lover's story. It was simple and straitforward, but also sweet and ...more
Still Ms. Quinn's writing is stellar as usual!
I suppose that this being the first book, some concessios must be made, as we are introduced to new family: the Rokesbys. Therefore we must be introduced to their dynamics, their characteristics, their quirks. So the story suffers because of that.
But I still loved the not-very-much-loved-acquaintance to lover's story. It was simple and straitforward, but also sweet and ...more
This book was provided by Edelweiss and AVON in exchange for an honest review.
DNF @ 44%, so I won't be rating this one.
It is with great pain that I write this 'review.' At 44%, I have decided not to finish this book. Nothing has even happened yet. It's been a non-stop verbal sparring fest between Billie and George, and quite frankly, I don't care for either one of them. Is this really a Julia Quinn book? And a Bridgerton one at that? This is nowhere near the caliber of the original Bridgerton se ...more
DNF @ 44%, so I won't be rating this one.
It is with great pain that I write this 'review.' At 44%, I have decided not to finish this book. Nothing has even happened yet. It's been a non-stop verbal sparring fest between Billie and George, and quite frankly, I don't care for either one of them. Is this really a Julia Quinn book? And a Bridgerton one at that? This is nowhere near the caliber of the original Bridgerton se ...more
4/29/19 $1.99 in the US kindle store.
Sigh
I really liked the plot.
BUT
I am very upset that I still don't really know very much about the h/H appearance. I like to know something more about how characters look in HR and I like good looking h/H.
When I started this book, I was very excited that this was a Georgian HR. But this was sorely lacking in period detail to make this a successful novel of the 18th C that I like.
Except for that date given to indicate 18th C, there was little else to indicate ...more
Sigh
I really liked the plot.
BUT
I am very upset that I still don't really know very much about the h/H appearance. I like to know something more about how characters look in HR and I like good looking h/H.
When I started this book, I was very excited that this was a Georgian HR. But this was sorely lacking in period detail to make this a successful novel of the 18th C that I like.
Except for that date given to indicate 18th C, there was little else to indicate ...more
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“You are so beautiful,” he whispered. He stepped closer, but before she could touch him he took her hand and brought it to his lips.
“When I saw you tonight I think my heart stopped beating.”
“And is it now?” she whispered.
He took her hand and laid it over his heart. She could feel it pounding beneath his skin, almost hear it reverberating through her own body. He was so strong, and so solid, and so wonderfully male.
“Do you know what I wanted to do?” he murmured.
She shook her head, too entranced by the low heat of his voice to make a noise of her own.
“I wanted to turn you around and push you right back through the door before anyone else saw you. I didn’t want to share you.” He traced her lips with his finger. “I still don’t.”
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“When I saw you tonight I think my heart stopped beating.”
“And is it now?” she whispered.
He took her hand and laid it over his heart. She could feel it pounding beneath his skin, almost hear it reverberating through her own body. He was so strong, and so solid, and so wonderfully male.
“Do you know what I wanted to do?” he murmured.
She shook her head, too entranced by the low heat of his voice to make a noise of her own.
“I wanted to turn you around and push you right back through the door before anyone else saw you. I didn’t want to share you.” He traced her lips with his finger. “I still don’t.”
“George leaned to the right so that he could see her from behind his brother. “Shall I strangle him or will you?” She rewarded him with a devious smile. “Oh, it must be a joint endeavor, don’t you think?” “So that you may share the blame?” Andrew quipped. “So that we may share the joy,” Billie corrected. “You wound me.” “Happily, I assure you.”
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