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My Sister's Intended
For as long as Prudence can remember, it has been understood that her sister will one day wed the eldest son of their nearest neighbor. Such an alliance will benefit both families and bring a great deal of joy to all parents involved.
Unfortunately, Prudence has never been able to feel as joyful. She believes her sister is mad to consider marrying a man she hardly knows, even if he will one day make her a countess. Titles and wealth shouldn't factor into matters of the heart, and as an aspiring romance novelist, Prudence cannot fathom how anyone could even think of settling for less than love. She certainly wouldn’t, and she doesn't want her sister to either.
Unable to stand by and do nothing, Prudence sets out to help the awkward couple discover the best in each other with the hope that they will eventually find love. What she neglected to foresee, however, was the possibility that she might fall in love with Lord Knave herself.
Unfortunately, Prudence has never been able to feel as joyful. She believes her sister is mad to consider marrying a man she hardly knows, even if he will one day make her a countess. Titles and wealth shouldn't factor into matters of the heart, and as an aspiring romance novelist, Prudence cannot fathom how anyone could even think of settling for less than love. She certainly wouldn’t, and she doesn't want her sister to either.
Unable to stand by and do nothing, Prudence sets out to help the awkward couple discover the best in each other with the hope that they will eventually find love. What she neglected to foresee, however, was the possibility that she might fall in love with Lord Knave herself.
257 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2018
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Rachael Anderson
32 books1,803 followersA USA Today bestselling author of clean romance, Rachael Anderson is the mother of four and is pretty good at breaking up fights, or at least sending guilty parties to their rooms. She can't sing, doesn't dance, and despises tragedies. But she recently figured out how yeast works and can now make homemade bread, which she is really good at eating.
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August 7, 2018
Rachael Anderson writes cute, clean romances (she’s recent branched from contemporary romances to light historical ones). The ones I’ve liked, I really enjoyed, but there have been a few mediocre ones mixed in. My Sister’s Intended was more of a miss than a hit. For a change of pace, Prudence is the prettier, more socially adept younger daughter; her older sister Sophia is the heir of the family. For many years their parents and the parents of Lord Brand Knave (there’s a name for you) have planned a marriage between Sophia and Lord Knave to combine the families’ land and wealth. Sophia’s fine with the plan, though Prudence is appalled that her sister plans to enter into an arranged marriage, without love.
So Prudence, a creative soul (with secret ambitions to be an author), decides to trip up Brand in what she thinks are his immoral ways, thus proving to Sophia that he’s not worthy of her hand. The plan backfires, though. Since everyone involved is noblehearted and wants to do the Right Thing, it becomes quite a quandary.
I’m not entirely sure what my problem was with this book. Part of it was that the story felt rather shallow, and Prudence herself never really gelled for me as a consistent character. On the one hand she’s the beautiful, social sister; on the other hand she was always all, I’d rather stay home and read (or write) than go to this party. It didn’t feel like the author entirely had a handle on her character. I did like that nobody in the story was a conventional villain, though.
I’d recommend this novel to readers who love light, squeaky clean romances and aren’t too exercised about historical accuracy.
So Prudence, a creative soul (with secret ambitions to be an author), decides to trip up Brand in what she thinks are his immoral ways, thus proving to Sophia that he’s not worthy of her hand. The plan backfires, though. Since everyone involved is noblehearted and wants to do the Right Thing, it becomes quite a quandary.
I’m not entirely sure what my problem was with this book. Part of it was that the story felt rather shallow, and Prudence herself never really gelled for me as a consistent character. On the one hand she’s the beautiful, social sister; on the other hand she was always all, I’d rather stay home and read (or write) than go to this party. It didn’t feel like the author entirely had a handle on her character. I did like that nobody in the story was a conventional villain, though.
I’d recommend this novel to readers who love light, squeaky clean romances and aren’t too exercised about historical accuracy.
September 21, 2023
This book was utterly charming!
Prudence is such a likable character, I connected with her right from the start. I loved her passion for books, romance and her desire to one day become a published author. She has to keep all of this secret from her very proper family, but I loved that she stuck with her goals no matter what. I also loved her relationship with her sister and how she would do anything to protect her. Sophia and Prudence are total opposites, but have such a close relationship. I really enjoyed that dynamic of the story. And then there's, Lord Knave! I liked him right from the start, and then I doubted him for a bit, and then I fell for him. haha The romance in this was sweet and swoony and complicated!
Overall, this was a great regency. I loved the country setting, family drama and of course the romance. The characters are well developed, unique and I loved getting to know them.
Content Rated G
Clean romance, kissing. No language or violence.
Prudence is such a likable character, I connected with her right from the start. I loved her passion for books, romance and her desire to one day become a published author. She has to keep all of this secret from her very proper family, but I loved that she stuck with her goals no matter what. I also loved her relationship with her sister and how she would do anything to protect her. Sophia and Prudence are total opposites, but have such a close relationship. I really enjoyed that dynamic of the story. And then there's, Lord Knave! I liked him right from the start, and then I doubted him for a bit, and then I fell for him. haha The romance in this was sweet and swoony and complicated!
Overall, this was a great regency. I loved the country setting, family drama and of course the romance. The characters are well developed, unique and I loved getting to know them.
Content Rated G
Clean romance, kissing. No language or violence.
January 28, 2022
I had a really hard time getting into this story and eventually crashed out of it. A huge part of that is how careless Anderson is with the period. That carelessness is particularly evident with the main character, Prudence. She asks questions that would maybe fit a modern woman transported into the era (the biggest to her sister "how could you marry a man you don't love or even know very well?") but a woman actually born and raised in Regency England? Yeah, no. Further, she wonders why people might object to her writing novels. In an era when novels were universally denigrated and scandals precipitated when the identity of an author was revealed to be a woman, she wonders why she has to hide her passion and make shift with cobbled-together materials. Even further still, her pursuit of writing is so very modern in outlook—starting with the claim that she must "write what she knows" (a phrase originally attributed to either Twain or Hemmingway, take your pick) and therefore must expand her experience by spying on an assignation and pester Brand for details of his morning routine, what he notices first about an unknown woman, and what it feels like to kiss.
I persisted past this for reasons I can't really articulate. I think I might have had a crush on Lord Knave (aka Brand). He's kind and conscientious and does his best to help those around him, including the clueless ingénue he catches spying on him. He's about done brooding over the death of a friend and I liked seeing him lighten up and tease and joke with Prudence. So even though I didn't like her even a little, I was able to get caught up in their banter and enjoy their interactions.
Until I couldn't. Once it was clear that they'd fallen for each other pretty well (a bit over halfway), seeing Brand bend himself into pretzels trying to like the elder sister just to please his parents, and seeing Prudence tie herself into pretzels to throw them together because her sister is a paragon of all decency and deserves to get the guy . . . well, it got old. Fast. And it went on and on and eventually I just got bored. So I stopped at about the two thirds point and I'm calling it good.
Or rather, I'm calling it 2½ stars without enough oomph to round up.
I persisted past this for reasons I can't really articulate. I think I might have had a crush on Lord Knave (aka Brand). He's kind and conscientious and does his best to help those around him, including the clueless ingénue he catches spying on him. He's about done brooding over the death of a friend and I liked seeing him lighten up and tease and joke with Prudence. So even though I didn't like her even a little, I was able to get caught up in their banter and enjoy their interactions.
Until I couldn't. Once it was clear that they'd fallen for each other pretty well (a bit over halfway), seeing Brand bend himself into pretzels trying to like the elder sister just to please his parents, and seeing Prudence tie herself into pretzels to throw them together because her sister is a paragon of all decency and deserves to get the guy . . . well, it got old. Fast. And it went on and on and eventually I just got bored. So I stopped at about the two thirds point and I'm calling it good.
Or rather, I'm calling it 2½ stars without enough oomph to round up.
March 17, 2018
Ah, perfection! Seriously this is so good!
I wouldn't change a thing about this book. Often when I read a book there is something I would change about it. That is not the case with My Sister's Intended. I was lucky and had a chance to beta read this book and provide feedback. There was absolutely nothing I could give other than don't change a thing I love it just as it is.
Perfect mix of humor and romance. I adored Prudence and Brand and loved watching their relationship develop through surreptitious meetings and letters.
I wish Rachel was an author who pumped out more than 2 or 3 books each year because I just can't get enough of her writing. However, I'm grateful she takes the time to deliver quality stories that I can wholeheartedly recommend.
On a side note - I am one who totally judges books by their covers. I fell in love with the cover! So gorgeous. I was not disappointed. This is a case where you can and should judge a book by its cover!
Content: Clean
I wouldn't change a thing about this book. Often when I read a book there is something I would change about it. That is not the case with My Sister's Intended. I was lucky and had a chance to beta read this book and provide feedback. There was absolutely nothing I could give other than don't change a thing I love it just as it is.
Perfect mix of humor and romance. I adored Prudence and Brand and loved watching their relationship develop through surreptitious meetings and letters.
I wish Rachel was an author who pumped out more than 2 or 3 books each year because I just can't get enough of her writing. However, I'm grateful she takes the time to deliver quality stories that I can wholeheartedly recommend.
On a side note - I am one who totally judges books by their covers. I fell in love with the cover! So gorgeous. I was not disappointed. This is a case where you can and should judge a book by its cover!
Content: Clean
March 23, 2018
I think the sign of a good book is when you've finished the last page and want to go right back to the beginning and read it all over again. Even when you know what's going to happen, you want to go be with those characters and experience all the ups and downs and firsts of everything, a second time. And a third, fourth, fifth, etc.
When I turned to the last page, I had this goofy grin on my face. I absolutely adored this book. I sat in kind of a stupor for a minute rethinking parts of it and had the strongest urge to go back and start it again. A day later and I still want to immerse myself in the world of Prudence, Sophia, Brand, Abby, Scamp, Brute, everyone! And can I say, happy dance???? Abby and Sophia get their own books. I just loved them all. Such great characters. Great scenes. Great writing. Definitely something I've learned to expect in all of the books I've read by Rachel. She's a favorite author of mine, if you can't tell.
Prudence has such dreams of love and wishes her sister would have such aspirations. Or at least open up to her intended and let him see who she really is. But she doesn't. Prudence can't stand to see her sister destined for a loveless marriage so what else should she do but offer help. To Lord Knave, or rather Brand. It wasn't intentional. It just was a happenstance really. If you consider overhearing his plan to meet with a lady secretly. So Prudence decides she needs to do research and his little daliance will work nicely in aiding her in her research. When all isn't as it seems, Prudence realizes that she must put aside some of her long held beliefs and listen to her heart. Oh the scene where she is trying to do her research, so funny. And each subsequent scene with Brand and Prudence. I loved them all.
When Brand and Prudence come to an arrangement, he will help her and she will help him, they must guard their hearts or they will ruin the long awaited plans of both their parents and Sophia. The author gives us both Prudence and Brand's point of view throughout the book and it was perfect. Brand was so much fun to read his thoughts and actions. His teasing and kind nature played perfectly into Prudence's whims.
The clandestine meetings, the list of questions and answers, the research, the dogs, the writings. It all combined together to create a beautiful story of discovery, heartbreak, happiness, love, friendship, secrets, forgiveness, understanding and sisters. I loved it! Oh, the balls, le sigh!
I have been waiting patiently for this story, and let me tell you, the interest that was piqued by the synopsis and the beautiful cover were very well satisfied in the journey of reading it. All you Rachel Anderson fans out there, you are in for a very enjoyable read. Be warned, you may not want to set it down once you start, so make sure you carve out plenty of time for yourself. Grab yourself a copy, sit back and enjoy your escape to this beautiful crafted story. This is one that I will be purchasing a physical copy of to decorate my shelves and to be read and enjoyed again and again and again.
Content: Clean.
I received a review copy from ebooks. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.
Happy Reading!!!
When I turned to the last page, I had this goofy grin on my face. I absolutely adored this book. I sat in kind of a stupor for a minute rethinking parts of it and had the strongest urge to go back and start it again. A day later and I still want to immerse myself in the world of Prudence, Sophia, Brand, Abby, Scamp, Brute, everyone! And can I say, happy dance???? Abby and Sophia get their own books. I just loved them all. Such great characters. Great scenes. Great writing. Definitely something I've learned to expect in all of the books I've read by Rachel. She's a favorite author of mine, if you can't tell.
Prudence has such dreams of love and wishes her sister would have such aspirations. Or at least open up to her intended and let him see who she really is. But she doesn't. Prudence can't stand to see her sister destined for a loveless marriage so what else should she do but offer help. To Lord Knave, or rather Brand. It wasn't intentional. It just was a happenstance really. If you consider overhearing his plan to meet with a lady secretly. So Prudence decides she needs to do research and his little daliance will work nicely in aiding her in her research. When all isn't as it seems, Prudence realizes that she must put aside some of her long held beliefs and listen to her heart. Oh the scene where she is trying to do her research, so funny. And each subsequent scene with Brand and Prudence. I loved them all.
When Brand and Prudence come to an arrangement, he will help her and she will help him, they must guard their hearts or they will ruin the long awaited plans of both their parents and Sophia. The author gives us both Prudence and Brand's point of view throughout the book and it was perfect. Brand was so much fun to read his thoughts and actions. His teasing and kind nature played perfectly into Prudence's whims.
The clandestine meetings, the list of questions and answers, the research, the dogs, the writings. It all combined together to create a beautiful story of discovery, heartbreak, happiness, love, friendship, secrets, forgiveness, understanding and sisters. I loved it! Oh, the balls, le sigh!
I have been waiting patiently for this story, and let me tell you, the interest that was piqued by the synopsis and the beautiful cover were very well satisfied in the journey of reading it. All you Rachel Anderson fans out there, you are in for a very enjoyable read. Be warned, you may not want to set it down once you start, so make sure you carve out plenty of time for yourself. Grab yourself a copy, sit back and enjoy your escape to this beautiful crafted story. This is one that I will be purchasing a physical copy of to decorate my shelves and to be read and enjoyed again and again and again.
Content: Clean.
I received a review copy from ebooks. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.
Happy Reading!!!
May 14, 2018
I enjoyed this entertaining Regency romance! Prudence is so likeable with her passionate and vibrant personality, and even though she needs to take a backseat to Sophia for the time being, she understands and supports her sister. Sophia seems a bit flat at first, but I love how the deeper layers of her character are revealed. Brand was a great hero, conflicted and reluctant but willing to do his duty for his family. His interactions with Prudence are full of humor and teasing, which is my favorite type of relationship! I was filled with anticipation as their affection grew deeper yet they had to hold back for Sophia's sake and I couldn't wait to see how the situation resolved with a happy ending for all. There will be two more books in the series, one for Sophia and one for Prudence's friend Abby which I'm looking forward to reading!
(I received a complimentary copy of the book; all opinions in this review are my own)
(I received a complimentary copy of the book; all opinions in this review are my own)
July 30, 2022
Die neugierige Prudence und der Zukünftige ihrer Schwester
Prudence liebt Liebesgeschichten und schreibt sogar selbst an einer. Dass ihre Schwester heiraten will, ohne ihren zukünftigen Mann zu lieben, ist für sie komplett unverständlich. Seit Jahren heißt es, dass Sophia und Lord Knaves eines Tages heiraten werden, doch sie scheinen sich noch immer kaum zu kennen. Um ihrer schüchternen Schwester zu ihrem Liebesglück zu verhelfen, muss Prudence die Dinge selbst in die Hand nehmen und dem Lord auf den Zahn fühlen - und kommt ihm dabei näher als sie sollte.
Prudence ist schon vernünftig und akzeptiert, dass nicht jeder aus Liebe heiraten kann, auch wenn es sie frustriert. Sie findet aber, Sympathie sollte schon das Minimum für eine Ehe sein und ist entschlossen, ihrer Schwester zumindest das zuzusichern. Die Gespräche zwischen ihrer Schwester und dem Lord sind immer sehr angespannt, weil Sophia stets bemüht ist, alles perfekt zumachen. Bei Prudence hingegen ist es anders, weil sie immer offen, fröhlich und auch etwas naiv ist und sich ganz natürlich mit Lord Knave unterhalten kann und dieser weiß ihre unverstellte Art zu schätzen.
Prudence ist stur und neugierig und hält sich auch beim Lord nicht zurück, und der bewundert nach seiner wortkargen Fast-Verlobten die Leidenschaft der jüngeren Schwester, die ihn selbst auch wieder mehr fühlen lässt. Sie bilden zusammen ein unterhaltsames Paar und arbeiten daran, die Beziehung zwischen Sophia und dem Lord voranzutreiben, dabei verbringt Lord Knave aber viel mehr Zeit mit Prudence und beginnt sich zu wünschen, dass er auf sein Herz hören könnte. Es gab ein paar Szenen, die für meinen Geschmack einfach zu albern waren, aber ich mochte die Protagonisten mit ihren Ängsten und Träumen und ihre Liebesgeschichte.
Fazit
"Lady Prudence und der verwegene Lord" bietet ein unterhaltsames Paar mit einer verbotenen Liebesgeschichte, die einen mitreißen kann.
Prudence liebt Liebesgeschichten und schreibt sogar selbst an einer. Dass ihre Schwester heiraten will, ohne ihren zukünftigen Mann zu lieben, ist für sie komplett unverständlich. Seit Jahren heißt es, dass Sophia und Lord Knaves eines Tages heiraten werden, doch sie scheinen sich noch immer kaum zu kennen. Um ihrer schüchternen Schwester zu ihrem Liebesglück zu verhelfen, muss Prudence die Dinge selbst in die Hand nehmen und dem Lord auf den Zahn fühlen - und kommt ihm dabei näher als sie sollte.
Prudence ist schon vernünftig und akzeptiert, dass nicht jeder aus Liebe heiraten kann, auch wenn es sie frustriert. Sie findet aber, Sympathie sollte schon das Minimum für eine Ehe sein und ist entschlossen, ihrer Schwester zumindest das zuzusichern. Die Gespräche zwischen ihrer Schwester und dem Lord sind immer sehr angespannt, weil Sophia stets bemüht ist, alles perfekt zumachen. Bei Prudence hingegen ist es anders, weil sie immer offen, fröhlich und auch etwas naiv ist und sich ganz natürlich mit Lord Knave unterhalten kann und dieser weiß ihre unverstellte Art zu schätzen.
Prudence ist stur und neugierig und hält sich auch beim Lord nicht zurück, und der bewundert nach seiner wortkargen Fast-Verlobten die Leidenschaft der jüngeren Schwester, die ihn selbst auch wieder mehr fühlen lässt. Sie bilden zusammen ein unterhaltsames Paar und arbeiten daran, die Beziehung zwischen Sophia und dem Lord voranzutreiben, dabei verbringt Lord Knave aber viel mehr Zeit mit Prudence und beginnt sich zu wünschen, dass er auf sein Herz hören könnte. Es gab ein paar Szenen, die für meinen Geschmack einfach zu albern waren, aber ich mochte die Protagonisten mit ihren Ängsten und Träumen und ihre Liebesgeschichte.
Fazit
"Lady Prudence und der verwegene Lord" bietet ein unterhaltsames Paar mit einer verbotenen Liebesgeschichte, die einen mitreißen kann.
March 30, 2018
What a fantastically charming and witty story! I couldn't put it down and could stop swooning--such a darling story with incredibly well-written and engaging characters. I was beyond thrilled to read at the back of the book that Sophia (the sister) and Abby (the best friend) will get their own stories and I cannot wait for those glorious dates of release.
Prudence is sweet in nature and really doesn't have a bad bone in her body, even if she is a tad bit rebellious. She is very spunky and has a wild imagination and easy personality, which captivates those around her and causes her mother to forbid her to participate in social events, since her older sister needs to marry first. Prudence isn't so sure about her sister Sophia's intended, Lord Knave, and in an effort to catch him in a compromising position, she instead finds herself in an arrangement with him. She's definitely a precocious darling. And Lord Knave (aka Brand)? He is irresistibly likable and I couldn't get enough of him.
I absolutely adored every single thing about this book! The clever banter had me smiling, the romance had my toes tingling, and the plot had me completely enchanted. This is one that will be read and re-read for sure!
Content: mild, swoony romance
*I received a copy, which had no influence on my thoughts and opinions*
Prudence is sweet in nature and really doesn't have a bad bone in her body, even if she is a tad bit rebellious. She is very spunky and has a wild imagination and easy personality, which captivates those around her and causes her mother to forbid her to participate in social events, since her older sister needs to marry first. Prudence isn't so sure about her sister Sophia's intended, Lord Knave, and in an effort to catch him in a compromising position, she instead finds herself in an arrangement with him. She's definitely a precocious darling. And Lord Knave (aka Brand)? He is irresistibly likable and I couldn't get enough of him.
I absolutely adored every single thing about this book! The clever banter had me smiling, the romance had my toes tingling, and the plot had me completely enchanted. This is one that will be read and re-read for sure!
Content: mild, swoony romance
*I received a copy, which had no influence on my thoughts and opinions*
April 10, 2018
Ooh, this book! It was so perfectly sweet from beginning to end. I am a fan of Rachael Anderson and I love (lovey, love, love) her books. Her characters are charming and full of life and personality. I can so easily picture them- it's like I am right there with them.
I fell in love with Prudence- how could I not? An avid reader and writer, full of imagination and spunk with an air of innocence about her, Prudence was fantastic. She was also kind. I loved her for that.
And Brand? I absolutely adored him. (I wish I could make the word "adored" all bright and shiny with streams of light and sparkles coming from it!)
This gentle and sweet love story will steal your heart. I'm so excited about this new series and I will be anxiously waiting for the next book.
I fell in love with Prudence- how could I not? An avid reader and writer, full of imagination and spunk with an air of innocence about her, Prudence was fantastic. She was also kind. I loved her for that.
And Brand? I absolutely adored him. (I wish I could make the word "adored" all bright and shiny with streams of light and sparkles coming from it!)
This gentle and sweet love story will steal your heart. I'm so excited about this new series and I will be anxiously waiting for the next book.
May 6, 2020
I listened to this super charming romance on Audible, loved the story and the narrator was excellent. I will continue the series.
April 6, 2018
My Sister’s Intended is such a fun read! Prudence is funny, witty and desires that everyone lives in a romantic world! Unfortunately, she is the only one to think that is possible. Until Lord Knave finds a piece of her writing floating to the ground one day! He is intrigued by her writing. She was up in the tree only to prove that he was a true knave and not worthy of her sister! What she found was that he’s caring and thoughtful.
Then she decides to help her sister by giving Lord Knave ways to help her come out of her shell. In exchange, she wants his help in how a man feels so she can best write her romance novels. When she asks how a kiss feels, they end up kissing. Who kissed who, I won’t say. It’s intent was innocent but what it left was a whole new feeling and hearts beating hard for both Prudence and Lord Knave. I loved their banter and the never ending of topics to discuss. They leave notes to each other for her novel research until she realizes that she must walk away and leave the two intended people to themselves and be heartbroken in the process.
I love the dances in the book. Her friends are true and funny! I love the farmer who won’t leave Prudence alone and stop telling her all about crop rotation and all that is farming! The identical twins saves Prudence from him more than once!
Who doesn’t love puppies? Prudence gets one from her father and even though this is a book, I wanted to jump in and hold it! There is another dog, a mastiff, named Brute in the story too! They have horses too! Just a side note!
This is definitely a book that I will read over and over! The families in this book all have a say in the young adult lives! There is sadness, loss, thievery, love, friendship, dances, heartbreak, wit, and just a well rounded story! But I pretty much love everything that Rachael Anderson writes!
Then she decides to help her sister by giving Lord Knave ways to help her come out of her shell. In exchange, she wants his help in how a man feels so she can best write her romance novels. When she asks how a kiss feels, they end up kissing. Who kissed who, I won’t say. It’s intent was innocent but what it left was a whole new feeling and hearts beating hard for both Prudence and Lord Knave. I loved their banter and the never ending of topics to discuss. They leave notes to each other for her novel research until she realizes that she must walk away and leave the two intended people to themselves and be heartbroken in the process.
I love the dances in the book. Her friends are true and funny! I love the farmer who won’t leave Prudence alone and stop telling her all about crop rotation and all that is farming! The identical twins saves Prudence from him more than once!
Who doesn’t love puppies? Prudence gets one from her father and even though this is a book, I wanted to jump in and hold it! There is another dog, a mastiff, named Brute in the story too! They have horses too! Just a side note!
This is definitely a book that I will read over and over! The families in this book all have a say in the young adult lives! There is sadness, loss, thievery, love, friendship, dances, heartbreak, wit, and just a well rounded story! But I pretty much love everything that Rachael Anderson writes!
April 2, 2018
Well Written. I love an author who can write flawed characters that I can love. They are real, you can relate because this can really happen. I was a little upset at Lord Knave there for a bit but in the end I thought to myself what else could he have done differently. This was a charming, fun story. I really enjoy the way Anderson writes a story. This is the beginning of a new series I am excited to read. Very clean,12 and up.
April 22, 2018
A sweet and clean romance. Though the characters were likable, I had a little bit of trouble becoming invested in the story and almost decided to DNF it. I'm glad I decided to finish it, though, since the last couple chapters were pretty enjoyable. I also really love the cover of this one.
April 4, 2018
I absolutely adored everything about this book! So utterly cute!
January 21, 2022
Where do I begin?
I never managed to get into it nor like any character but it is a fairly quick, fast paced read so I persisted. The first strike was the horrid names, I don't know whose name was worse: Prudence or Hildebrand Cannon aka Lord Knave. Ok, for sure Knave. Pray tell, in what world would Knave be an actual title? Not in an English one! But whatever- it's immaterial! The author needed some material for comic relief, so I'll allow it.
Prudence gets a Yorkshire terrier, which by the by there is nothing wrong or wanting with Yorkies. I believe them to be the best dog breed, though I am biased, I've had Yorkies all my life; my mother used to breed them. But there is the small matter that the breed did not exist in the regency! Yorkies did not come into existence until 1861, and they weren't even called as such until the year 1874. A quick google search on the author's part could have avoided her making such a glaring research oversight.
Source:Yorkie Info Center
I know it may seem a minor, careless error, but what is the point of a historical setting if you don't try to at least half heartedly create the atmosphere of the setting?
Though this was the most glaring anachronism, the whole story has the air to it, especially with Prudence's lax behavior.
My next issue was Prudence, well really the brunt of my issues were Prudence; she is a horrible, ill defined character. Let's start off with her career ambitions. I tend to find books where the protagonist wants to be/is an author way too meta, it just reminds me that the story is fictional and denies me out of ever fully immersing. Not to mention we are then treated to so much introspection on why writing is their passion, and how they get their story ideas- and it in short order devolves into an author self insert fiction about their boner for the written word.
It reminds me of movies like 'La La Land' where Hollywood romanticized itself. Precious page time that may have developed her character beyond, 'quirky writer,' were thus lost and perhaps that is why I found her personality beyond what was told to us, rather than shown- accomplished beyond belief, stunning, and so effortlessly charming her mother has to beg her not to overshadow her sister, and even at times hide her- so flat &nondescript.
Prudence was a character I couldn’t help but find annoying, she acts so clueless! Would she truly not understand how outrageous her behavior was; meeting with a man alone in the woods, asking for kisses, pondering in front of him who will give her a kiss if he withholds his, then kissing him with abandon, touching his knee.. surely a gentlewoman in this time period would know none of that was acceptable behavior, much less with someone who you are actively encouraging your sister to like and wed. It is the height of duplicitous and underhandedness. She seems like the kind of girl who would only have guy friends- you know cause us girls are just too much drama- and flirt with them all, and then act all clueless about it.
Also, you can't have you character be purported to be smart, accomplished, and insightful enough to be an author, and also be enough of a moron not to recognize her actions are wrong. You can't have it both ways! So is she a clever, thus calculating, sister suitor stealer? Or is she a guileless guppy? Choose one! If the author had kept her consistently clever, and Prudence had set out to steal her sisters suitor cause she fancied him, or she just was a mean sister, I would have respected the author for giving her some faults and making her consistent. Not every protagonist need be angelic, take Scarlett O'Hara! She was a huge bitch, but she was an interesting, realistic character, and thus people liked following her journey. Another recent example of such a character in a regency I recommend is Infamous, though that is not a clean sweet one.
When the leads got to together is was like 'ehh.'
They were a whatever couple and the story is quite lukewarm. Like nothing major plot wise happens; there is an assembly, then they meet in the woods a bit, he courts her sister, she shamelessly flirts with him and they exchange letters where she asks him intrusive inappropriate questions about what he notices about women and how he feels when he is attracted. She also asks him about what it is like to run an estate, and that just proved to me she was just full of it! She has a father who happens to run an estate, can't she go to him with those questions? Ugh!
Anyways, I digress! When her conscience finally starts to smart she stops writing and stays away for a bit, he realizes he cant court her sister, there is a get together, they waltz everyone is scandalized, parents complain, he proposed, and everything is magically 'neato-burrito.' And I was underwhelmed and unimpressed.
꙳ Spice Scale rating: Belle Pepper Chaste 🌶5 ꙳
I never managed to get into it nor like any character but it is a fairly quick, fast paced read so I persisted. The first strike was the horrid names, I don't know whose name was worse: Prudence or Hildebrand Cannon aka Lord Knave. Ok, for sure Knave. Pray tell, in what world would Knave be an actual title? Not in an English one! But whatever- it's immaterial! The author needed some material for comic relief, so I'll allow it.
Prudence gets a Yorkshire terrier, which by the by there is nothing wrong or wanting with Yorkies. I believe them to be the best dog breed, though I am biased, I've had Yorkies all my life; my mother used to breed them. But there is the small matter that the breed did not exist in the regency! Yorkies did not come into existence until 1861, and they weren't even called as such until the year 1874. A quick google search on the author's part could have avoided her making such a glaring research oversight.
Source:Yorkie Info Center
I know it may seem a minor, careless error, but what is the point of a historical setting if you don't try to at least half heartedly create the atmosphere of the setting?
Though this was the most glaring anachronism, the whole story has the air to it, especially with Prudence's lax behavior.
My next issue was Prudence, well really the brunt of my issues were Prudence; she is a horrible, ill defined character. Let's start off with her career ambitions. I tend to find books where the protagonist wants to be/is an author way too meta, it just reminds me that the story is fictional and denies me out of ever fully immersing. Not to mention we are then treated to so much introspection on why writing is their passion, and how they get their story ideas- and it in short order devolves into an author self insert fiction about their boner for the written word.
It reminds me of movies like 'La La Land' where Hollywood romanticized itself. Precious page time that may have developed her character beyond, 'quirky writer,' were thus lost and perhaps that is why I found her personality beyond what was told to us, rather than shown- accomplished beyond belief, stunning, and so effortlessly charming her mother has to beg her not to overshadow her sister, and even at times hide her- so flat &nondescript.
Prudence was a character I couldn’t help but find annoying, she acts so clueless! Would she truly not understand how outrageous her behavior was; meeting with a man alone in the woods, asking for kisses, pondering in front of him who will give her a kiss if he withholds his, then kissing him with abandon, touching his knee.. surely a gentlewoman in this time period would know none of that was acceptable behavior, much less with someone who you are actively encouraging your sister to like and wed. It is the height of duplicitous and underhandedness. She seems like the kind of girl who would only have guy friends- you know cause us girls are just too much drama- and flirt with them all, and then act all clueless about it.
Also, you can't have you character be purported to be smart, accomplished, and insightful enough to be an author, and also be enough of a moron not to recognize her actions are wrong. You can't have it both ways! So is she a clever, thus calculating, sister suitor stealer? Or is she a guileless guppy? Choose one! If the author had kept her consistently clever, and Prudence had set out to steal her sisters suitor cause she fancied him, or she just was a mean sister, I would have respected the author for giving her some faults and making her consistent. Not every protagonist need be angelic, take Scarlett O'Hara! She was a huge bitch, but she was an interesting, realistic character, and thus people liked following her journey. Another recent example of such a character in a regency I recommend is Infamous, though that is not a clean sweet one.
When the leads got to together is was like 'ehh.'
They were a whatever couple and the story is quite lukewarm. Like nothing major plot wise happens; there is an assembly, then they meet in the woods a bit, he courts her sister, she shamelessly flirts with him and they exchange letters where she asks him intrusive inappropriate questions about what he notices about women and how he feels when he is attracted. She also asks him about what it is like to run an estate, and that just proved to me she was just full of it! She has a father who happens to run an estate, can't she go to him with those questions? Ugh!
Anyways, I digress! When her conscience finally starts to smart she stops writing and stays away for a bit, he realizes he cant court her sister, there is a get together, they waltz everyone is scandalized, parents complain, he proposed, and everything is magically 'neato-burrito.' And I was underwhelmed and unimpressed.
꙳ Spice Scale rating: Belle Pepper Chaste 🌶5 ꙳
May 24, 2018
A fun, flirty, cute 3.5 star read.
September 15, 2018
I loved this book. I read an excerpt when it was first released that intrigued me so much, that I HAD to read this book. It was just as good as I hoped it would be.
Prudence is a wonderful character. She is full of charm, whit, and genuinely wants to help her sister in her intended match. She does her best to help them kindle a romance, but it doesn't turn out the way she expected.
This book is full of humor. I loved the characters and the situations they found themselves in. The writing was wonderful, the pacing was perfect (am I laying it on a bit thick?). There is nothing left to say other than I loved this book.
Now I will anxiously await the release of the next two. I will be reading them.
Source: Kindle Unlimited
Prudence is a wonderful character. She is full of charm, whit, and genuinely wants to help her sister in her intended match. She does her best to help them kindle a romance, but it doesn't turn out the way she expected.
This book is full of humor. I loved the characters and the situations they found themselves in. The writing was wonderful, the pacing was perfect (am I laying it on a bit thick?). There is nothing left to say other than I loved this book.
Now I will anxiously await the release of the next two. I will be reading them.
Source: Kindle Unlimited
August 17, 2022
Die Eindrücke
Handlung: Mit "Lady Prudence und der verwegene Lord" erschien Ende Juli ein Auftakt zu einer weiteren Regency-Romance-Reihe, die - durch den Bridgerton-Hype bin ich aktuell total im Regency-Fieber - natürlich sofort meine Aufmerksamkeit erweckt hat. Als ich dann noch sah, dass einer der Protagonistinnen Sophia heißt, war der Deal perfekt und der Buddyread zusammen mit Sofia von @SofiasworldofBooks (wie immer ein kleines Shoutout an dieser Stelle - schaut unbedingt mal auf Ihrem Blog oder Instagram vorbei!) konnte losgehen. Trotzdass ich beim Lesen von der Grundidee stark an die Geschichte von Kate und Anthony aus dem zweiten Teil der Bridgerton-Reihe erinnert wurde (wenn man diese lange Reihe gelesen hat, kennt man nun mal leider schon ein Großteil aller Regency-Tropes und wird nur noch selten von Neuem überrascht), hat mir dieser Reihenauftakt sowohl inhaltlich als auch sprachlich sehr gut gefallen.
Schreibstil: Rachael Anderson, welche in den USA Bestsellerautorin ist, von der ich bisher aber noch nie etwas gehört hatte, findet hier sprachlich eine sehr gute Balance zwischen modernem, lockeren Esprit und historischer Glaubwürdigkeit. Einige Szenen lesen sich zwar etwas überspitzt und beinahe albern, da dies aber wunderbar zu den auf die Spitze getriebenen Figuren passt, finde ich das eher unterhaltsam als kritikwürdig. Obwohl auf der reinen Handlungsebene nicht mehr passiert als einige zufällige Treffen der beiden auf Spaziergängen und ein wenig Briefverkehr, fließen die 285 Seiten also nur so dahin und garantieren ein kurzweiliges Lesevergnügen!
Figuren: Eine nette Abwechslung fand ich auch, dass die Autorin ihren Auftaktband nicht wie gewohnt mitten in der Londoner Ballsaison ablaufen lässt, sondern für die Annäherung von Prudence und Lord Knave das abgelegenere Oxfordshire in England wählt. So kommen die drei Hauptfiguren - unsere Heldin Prudence, der "verwegene Lord" Knave und Prudence Schwester Sophia - ganz wunderbar zur Geltung und werden nicht von etlichen äußeren Umständen abgelenkt. Vor allem Prudence ist mir im Laufe der Geschichte sehr ans Herz gewachsen. Jung, spritzig, humorvoll und Romantikerin durch und durch ist sie eine der Hauptstützen der Handlung sowie der Atmosphäre und sorgt für viel Trubel und amüsante Wordgefechte mit Lord Knave (über dessen Vornamen Hildebrand Sofia und ich uns beim Buddyread übrigens köstlich amüsiert haben). Mein geheimer Favorit war der kleine Welpe "Frechdachs", der als Kuppler zwischen unserem verbotenen Liebespaar fungiert und auch sonst für Herzchenaugen beim Lesen sorgt. Die Nebenfiguren werden hier wie gesagt nicht zu sehr vertieft, die Geschichte macht aber schon mal ordentlich Lust auf Band 2 und 3, in denen Abigails und Sophias Geschichte erzählt wird.
Das Zitat:
“Doch darin lag die Schönheit einer wahren Geschichte im Gegensatz zu einer ausgedachten. Prudence hatte gelernt, dass es die Unwägbarkeiten waren, die dem Leben Farbe, Komplexität und Tiefe einhauchten.”
Das Urteil:
"Lady Prudence und der verwegene Lord" ist eine unterhaltsame Geschichte, die man in null Komma nichts weglesen kann. Viel Neues und Außergewöhnliches liefert der Roman zwar nicht, insgesamt hat mir der Reihenauftakt aber sowohl inhaltlich als auch sprachlich sehr gut gefallen.
Handlung: Mit "Lady Prudence und der verwegene Lord" erschien Ende Juli ein Auftakt zu einer weiteren Regency-Romance-Reihe, die - durch den Bridgerton-Hype bin ich aktuell total im Regency-Fieber - natürlich sofort meine Aufmerksamkeit erweckt hat. Als ich dann noch sah, dass einer der Protagonistinnen Sophia heißt, war der Deal perfekt und der Buddyread zusammen mit Sofia von @SofiasworldofBooks (wie immer ein kleines Shoutout an dieser Stelle - schaut unbedingt mal auf Ihrem Blog oder Instagram vorbei!) konnte losgehen. Trotzdass ich beim Lesen von der Grundidee stark an die Geschichte von Kate und Anthony aus dem zweiten Teil der Bridgerton-Reihe erinnert wurde (wenn man diese lange Reihe gelesen hat, kennt man nun mal leider schon ein Großteil aller Regency-Tropes und wird nur noch selten von Neuem überrascht), hat mir dieser Reihenauftakt sowohl inhaltlich als auch sprachlich sehr gut gefallen.
Schreibstil: Rachael Anderson, welche in den USA Bestsellerautorin ist, von der ich bisher aber noch nie etwas gehört hatte, findet hier sprachlich eine sehr gute Balance zwischen modernem, lockeren Esprit und historischer Glaubwürdigkeit. Einige Szenen lesen sich zwar etwas überspitzt und beinahe albern, da dies aber wunderbar zu den auf die Spitze getriebenen Figuren passt, finde ich das eher unterhaltsam als kritikwürdig. Obwohl auf der reinen Handlungsebene nicht mehr passiert als einige zufällige Treffen der beiden auf Spaziergängen und ein wenig Briefverkehr, fließen die 285 Seiten also nur so dahin und garantieren ein kurzweiliges Lesevergnügen!
Figuren: Eine nette Abwechslung fand ich auch, dass die Autorin ihren Auftaktband nicht wie gewohnt mitten in der Londoner Ballsaison ablaufen lässt, sondern für die Annäherung von Prudence und Lord Knave das abgelegenere Oxfordshire in England wählt. So kommen die drei Hauptfiguren - unsere Heldin Prudence, der "verwegene Lord" Knave und Prudence Schwester Sophia - ganz wunderbar zur Geltung und werden nicht von etlichen äußeren Umständen abgelenkt. Vor allem Prudence ist mir im Laufe der Geschichte sehr ans Herz gewachsen. Jung, spritzig, humorvoll und Romantikerin durch und durch ist sie eine der Hauptstützen der Handlung sowie der Atmosphäre und sorgt für viel Trubel und amüsante Wordgefechte mit Lord Knave (über dessen Vornamen Hildebrand Sofia und ich uns beim Buddyread übrigens köstlich amüsiert haben). Mein geheimer Favorit war der kleine Welpe "Frechdachs", der als Kuppler zwischen unserem verbotenen Liebespaar fungiert und auch sonst für Herzchenaugen beim Lesen sorgt. Die Nebenfiguren werden hier wie gesagt nicht zu sehr vertieft, die Geschichte macht aber schon mal ordentlich Lust auf Band 2 und 3, in denen Abigails und Sophias Geschichte erzählt wird.
Das Zitat:
“Doch darin lag die Schönheit einer wahren Geschichte im Gegensatz zu einer ausgedachten. Prudence hatte gelernt, dass es die Unwägbarkeiten waren, die dem Leben Farbe, Komplexität und Tiefe einhauchten.”
Das Urteil:
"Lady Prudence und der verwegene Lord" ist eine unterhaltsame Geschichte, die man in null Komma nichts weglesen kann. Viel Neues und Außergewöhnliches liefert der Roman zwar nicht, insgesamt hat mir der Reihenauftakt aber sowohl inhaltlich als auch sprachlich sehr gut gefallen.
June 1, 2018
Wow! Don't you agree that the cover is gorgeous! And the woman on the cover actually matches the heroine in the story.
I at first was conflicted about reading this as the description implied cheating and hurting a sibling. Yet there is no actual engagement agreement between the hero and heroine's sister, as all the intending of marriage expectations is from both sets of parents with zero zilch romantic feelings between the hero and the heroine's sister. Still there was the expectations between the parents, because of the wanting of the joining of the two enormous neighboring estates of land together for mutual benefit. Plus the sister was the heiress of the property coveted not the heroine. So yeah I didn't know how this was going to end happy? Like the cover though, the resolution to it all was just as beautiful, putting smiles on the faces of everyone involved. The story overall was so well written and enjoyable I can imagine rereading this again someday.
Violence: None
Language: None. No profanity.
Religion: Secular romance.
Sensuality content: Clean traditional recency romance. Kisses only.
Source: Amazon Prime Reading loan.
I at first was conflicted about reading this as the description implied cheating and hurting a sibling. Yet there is no actual engagement agreement between the hero and heroine's sister, as all the intending of marriage expectations is from both sets of parents with zero zilch romantic feelings between the hero and the heroine's sister. Still there was the expectations between the parents, because of the wanting of the joining of the two enormous neighboring estates of land together for mutual benefit. Plus the sister was the heiress of the property coveted not the heroine. So yeah I didn't know how this was going to end happy? Like the cover though, the resolution to it all was just as beautiful, putting smiles on the faces of everyone involved. The story overall was so well written and enjoyable I can imagine rereading this again someday.
Violence: None
Language: None. No profanity.
Religion: Secular romance.
Sensuality content: Clean traditional recency romance. Kisses only.
Source: Amazon Prime Reading loan.
March 28, 2020
Completely Charming!
"I would very much like to marry a man I can call my friend. If he also happens to be handsome and charming, so much the better.”
An utterly heartfelt tale, painting a delightfully quirky picture of not only romantic love, but also the love between sisters, and the love of the written word. It's exactly what I wanted to read, after seeing the wonderful new Emma.
"I would very much like to marry a man I can call my friend. If he also happens to be handsome and charming, so much the better.”
An utterly heartfelt tale, painting a delightfully quirky picture of not only romantic love, but also the love between sisters, and the love of the written word. It's exactly what I wanted to read, after seeing the wonderful new Emma.
March 28, 2018
I read this on #KindleUnlimited
May 12, 2018
I loved this book. Prudence was an absolute joy. She was full of spunk, heart, humor and compassion. What I loved most about her was her loyalty to her sister. But it almost became the downfall to her own happiness. Brand truly was a "Knave", but I thoroughly enjoyed every page he was on. My favorite scenes were Prudence and Brand in the woods, innocently talking, but ultimately getting to know each other. Innocent, that is, until Prudence starting asking Brand some questions. One of those questions ended with a big smile on my face. I also loved Sophia. Sophia and Prudence's mother also would bring smiles to my face. But what I loved must was Prudence. Oh, the thoughts that would enter her head. She truly was a delight.
March 20, 2018
“It was a sorry plight indeed to be born the imaginative daughter of the most unyielding stickers alive.” Prudence is an imaginative soul who is nothing like her mother or her older sister, Sophia. Prudence doesn't mean to outshine her older sister, but she does anyway! So her mother is trying to keep her hidden until her sister is safely married to Lord Knave. But Prudence unwittingly puts herself in Lord Knave's path on more than one occasion.
Hildebrand Cannon, known as Lord Knave or Brand to his friends, is trying to be a dutiful son. He is spending more time getting to know Sophia in hopes that he will be able to marry her, but he can barely even get her to talk to him. But he can't stop thinking about her younger sister, Prudence.
It was fun watching Prudence's and Brand's friendship grow... This was a hard book to put down!
Content: Clean
Source: Review Copy (opinion is 100% my own)
Hildebrand Cannon, known as Lord Knave or Brand to his friends, is trying to be a dutiful son. He is spending more time getting to know Sophia in hopes that he will be able to marry her, but he can barely even get her to talk to him. But he can't stop thinking about her younger sister, Prudence.
It was fun watching Prudence's and Brand's friendship grow... This was a hard book to put down!
Content: Clean
Source: Review Copy (opinion is 100% my own)
May 30, 2018
The title is a huge clue as to what this book is about. The title is what grabbed my attention. I wanted to see how this all turned out. Things could get messy...
Prudence Edith Gifford is a young woman who loves to write stories. She loves to read books, to gather ideas for her stories. Her mother hates this. She burns all her borrowed books and would burn her stories too.
Prudence's older Sister, Sophia, survived rheumatic fever the year before. She is promised to the son who lives in the neighboring estate. Sophia is quiet and reserved since her illness.
"Hildebrand Cannon, otherwise known as The Viscount Knave, or simply Knave to his closest friends..." is Sophia's promised. The parents of the couple want to align their two estates together. But before they are engaged, Brand wants to get to know Sophia better and tries to get to know her.
But Prudence gets in the way. Prudence thinks that Brand is a terrible person. She gets herself in some embarrassing situations and Brand starts to notice her.
As time goes on, Brand agrees to answer some questions that Prudence needs to write a new story. From their interactions with each other, they begin to know one another and Prudence helps Brand with her sister. Things fall apart from here.
I have to admit I was expecting something different from this book. I think the idea behind the story is great, it's how the story was written that I took issue with.
Prudence's friend Abby was a surprise to me. Her role in the book is small but it so happens that I didn't remember her character even after she came back into the book.
The book has some slow spots. It speeds up then slows way down. I found some spots quite boring and some areas repetitive.
Overall, not a very long book but it took me a lot longer to read through it. The idea behind the story was good. It's what attracted me to the book. Plus, the cover is pretty. The execution was slow placed and drawn out. There just isn't much in the story that was interesting. Prudence's mother really annoyed me. I laughed when Prudence was caught in the tree. The beginning was good, but the ending was long. Everything else was slow. When the Prudence and Brand were together the story was good but when they were apart, which was often the case, the book was slow and boring. This story just wasn't what I had hoped for.
Content: clean
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Prudence Edith Gifford is a young woman who loves to write stories. She loves to read books, to gather ideas for her stories. Her mother hates this. She burns all her borrowed books and would burn her stories too.
Prudence's older Sister, Sophia, survived rheumatic fever the year before. She is promised to the son who lives in the neighboring estate. Sophia is quiet and reserved since her illness.
"Hildebrand Cannon, otherwise known as The Viscount Knave, or simply Knave to his closest friends..." is Sophia's promised. The parents of the couple want to align their two estates together. But before they are engaged, Brand wants to get to know Sophia better and tries to get to know her.
But Prudence gets in the way. Prudence thinks that Brand is a terrible person. She gets herself in some embarrassing situations and Brand starts to notice her.
As time goes on, Brand agrees to answer some questions that Prudence needs to write a new story. From their interactions with each other, they begin to know one another and Prudence helps Brand with her sister. Things fall apart from here.
"It is obvious your're in need of my assistance where my sister is concerned, and it just so happens that I could use your assistance as well. I was merely thinking that we could both, er...help each other out."
I have to admit I was expecting something different from this book. I think the idea behind the story is great, it's how the story was written that I took issue with.
Prudence's friend Abby was a surprise to me. Her role in the book is small but it so happens that I didn't remember her character even after she came back into the book.
The book has some slow spots. It speeds up then slows way down. I found some spots quite boring and some areas repetitive.
Overall, not a very long book but it took me a lot longer to read through it. The idea behind the story was good. It's what attracted me to the book. Plus, the cover is pretty. The execution was slow placed and drawn out. There just isn't much in the story that was interesting. Prudence's mother really annoyed me. I laughed when Prudence was caught in the tree. The beginning was good, but the ending was long. Everything else was slow. When the Prudence and Brand were together the story was good but when they were apart, which was often the case, the book was slow and boring. This story just wasn't what I had hoped for.
Content: clean
I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
April 10, 2018
Loved it from page one. Felt the same kind of pleasure I got from reading Jane Austen or Judith Mc Naught.
This book practically ended the reading slump I was fighting against by bringing back the joy of reading.
Thanks to the author for this beautiful story.
This book practically ended the reading slump I was fighting against by bringing back the joy of reading.
Thanks to the author for this beautiful story.
April 1, 2018
Loved it! This author has become a must-read for me!
March 28, 2018
In Rachael Anderson’s new clean Regency read, the outgoing and effervescent Prudence is about to learn that real life experiences don’t compare to fiction.
While Prudence is a bit hasty to judge the character of others—namely one Lord Knave, her heart is in the right place. She wants the best for her big sister and when Lord Knave appears to be a rake, she’s determined to learn the truth. And perhaps get some inspiration for her writing at the same time.
When Prudence strikes up a friendship and a bit of a wager with the man, her life experiences climb but so does her heartache.
I was a bit concerned about how Prudence was going to come out of this. After all, you don’t fall in love with the man your sister has been set to marry for years without becoming the villain. Yet, Anderson handles the situation well and gives readers a satisfying ending for all involved.
There are a few laughs, some swoon-worthy kisses, and more in My Sister’s Intended. Since this looks to be the first in a series, here’s hoping we get to check in with Prudence and her family in future books.
Disclosure statement:
I receive complimentary books from publishers, publicists, and/or authors, including NetGalley. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
While Prudence is a bit hasty to judge the character of others—namely one Lord Knave, her heart is in the right place. She wants the best for her big sister and when Lord Knave appears to be a rake, she’s determined to learn the truth. And perhaps get some inspiration for her writing at the same time.
When Prudence strikes up a friendship and a bit of a wager with the man, her life experiences climb but so does her heartache.
I was a bit concerned about how Prudence was going to come out of this. After all, you don’t fall in love with the man your sister has been set to marry for years without becoming the villain. Yet, Anderson handles the situation well and gives readers a satisfying ending for all involved.
There are a few laughs, some swoon-worthy kisses, and more in My Sister’s Intended. Since this looks to be the first in a series, here’s hoping we get to check in with Prudence and her family in future books.
Disclosure statement:
I receive complimentary books from publishers, publicists, and/or authors, including NetGalley. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
August 18, 2018
Great read.
May 2, 2018
I am a big fan of Rachael Anderson's historical fiction novels. This one did not disappoint. The story drew me in and I read half the book in one sitting. I loved the characters, setting, storyline, the banter and I didn't want to put it down. I am very happy this is a series and hope the next book will be Sophia's story.
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