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May 08, 2022 Jonetta rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Helen Ravenel was intrigued with Rhys Winterborne almost from the moment she met him, bonding when she helped nurse him back to health from a devastating train accident that also involved her cousin, Devon. He was just as taken with her, him from humble origins and a man of self made wealth. Rhys asked her to marry him and she accepted, only to have it later fall apart because of a misunderstanding. Now Helen is taking control of the situation and boldly reaching out to Rhys to restore their eng ...more

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May 09, 2022 Anita rated it it was amazing

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I love it when a character I had vastly underestimated turns out to be very different. I had pegged Helen Ravenel, the heroine, as a rather meek and mild woman who just wanted a family of her own and Rhys Winterborne would do very nicely and her husband. Helen showed she has steel for her backbone and was determined to do the right thing even if it cost her the man she loves.

Rhys Winterborne is a self-made man with a great fortune, but the doors to upper crust society are barred to him. He needs ...more

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May 21, 2022 Robin rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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After knowing each other for only a short time, businessman Rhys Winterborne became engaged to Lady Helen Ravenel, hoping their marriage would help him be accepted in society. But a misunderstanding and interference from a family member broke their engagement. Helen still wants to marry Rhys, so she goes to his place of work to try to explain what happened. After an honest discussion, Rhys agrees to reinstate the engagement, but he has conditions. Rhys wants to make sure no one can stop the marr ...more

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Nov 12, 2015 Lauren rated it really liked it

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Marrying Winterborne
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Lady Helen Ravenel has been raised far away from the glittering world of the ton and has little experience with men. Thus, when wealthy self-made retail tycoon, Rhys Winterborne, sets his sights on her, she is overwhelmed by his attentions. Nevertheless, Helen's need for love and adventure is too strong for her to deny and she is willing to risk everything - her virtue, her reputation and her heart - in order to marry Mr. Winterborne…

Series note: The beginning of He ...more

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May 18, 2016 Mary rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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“Heart of my heart, you need no man to give you away. Just come to me of your own free will. Love me for who I am... just as I love you for who you are... and our bond will last until the stars lose their shining.”

Como no adorar a Rhys Winterborne!!!!!! Me enamoré de Rhys desde el libro anterior y estaba ansiosa por conocer su historia.

Es la clásica pareja que parece tan despareja que termina siendo adorable. Todo comienza con un matrimonio por conveniencia en el libro anterior pero term ...more

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Oct 31, 2015 Jo Ann rated it it was amazing

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5+ stars. Damn this woman can write!! The prose are spectacular - the historical detail, the surprising turn-of-phrase, and both the overt and subtle humor. Every character is drawn in full color, and I love them all!! I need a HEA for West, Dr Gibson, Cassandra and Severin. Can't wait for the next book featuring Pandora and Gabriel (a reread of Devil in Winter is in order!!). Loved this story from beginning to end. ...more

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May 07, 2022 Sharon Kallenberger Marzola rated it it was amazing

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It appears that I’m in a historical reading phase right now. I can’t get enough historical romances and mysteries. Marrying Winterborne is in the historical romance genre. It is the second book in The Ravenel series by Lisa Kleypas. What great characters. It is no wonder that I had to begin this book as soon as I finished the previous book. I didn’t know how Helen was going to fix the breakup with Rhys Winterborne. There is no doubt that Kathleen had Helen’s best interest at heart, but she d It appears that I’m in a historical reading phase right now. I can’t get enough historical romances and mysteries. Marrying Winterborne is in the historical romance genre. It is the second book in The Ravenel series by Lisa Kleypas. What great characters. It is no wonder that I had to begin this book as soon as I finished the previous book. I didn’t know how Helen was going to fix the breakup with Rhys Winterborne. There is no doubt that Kathleen had Helen’s best interest at heart, but she did act to compulsively.

Helen is a shy, sheltered young woman who never expected to marry. When she met Rhys there was an instant click. Helen hoped that Rhys felt the same. She saw something in Rhys Winterborne that most members of the aristocracy didn’t. They only saw his money; Helen saw his heart.

I like this couple. They are two misfits who never felt like they belonged before they had each other. Both had the feeling that no matter what they did it wouldn’t be enough to gain the love and respect they crave. To compensate, Rhys often appears to be a bully whereas Helen sinks internally. To me, Helen did take a little too long to confide her secret to Rhys. I understood her reluctance at first, but she had several opportunities to explain, however, the way they reveal all, was a nice twist of sorts.

I’m looking forward to seeing what happens with the other members of the Ravenel family and friends. One of the support characters, Dr. Gibson, is introduced in this book. There is a story there for the future that I believe will be as captivating as Marrying Winterborne.

Believe it or not, The Ravenel series is my introduction to Lisa Kleypas. She will be a permanent author on my reading list.

NOTE: I must caution anyone who thinks about jumping into this series with Marrying Winterborne . Don't ruin the story for yourself. There is a lot of backstory in the first book that is important to knowing and understanding this couple.

Audio narrator: Mary Jane Wells does an excellent job narrating. Her many voices add to the listening experience. She brings the story to life and makes me want more. Well done. ...more

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Dec 29, 2015 Giulia rated it it was amazing

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Originally reviewed atMy Devastating Reads. I've just finished up a delicious novel by Lisa Kleypas. This author rarely disappoints. And even then, it's always my fault. I adore her writing and storytelling ability. Marrying Winterborne is the second novel in The Ravenels series, one that I was really looking forward to and I loved it from beginning to end.

First off, I loved how Helen, who seemed so meek and mild in the first novel, really takes control of her own life in this novel. The book o Originally reviewed atMy Devastating Reads. I've just finished up a delicious novel by Lisa Kleypas. This author rarely disappoints. And even then, it's always my fault. I adore her writing and storytelling ability. Marrying Winterborne is the second novel in The Ravenels series, one that I was really looking forward to and I loved it from beginning to end.

First off, I loved how Helen, who seemed so meek and mild in the first novel, really takes control of her own life in this novel. The book opens with her going to Winterborne to tell him that she had never wanted to break off their engagement. Not only does she win over the proud Winterborne, but stands up to him in selecting her new engagement ring. And throughout this book, Helen continues to make choices for herself, some of which could have dire consequences for her future. I loved her strength and good nature. She is a heroine to be admired.

Winterborne is a hero unlike any other penned by the author that I've read to date. He's a self made man, intelligent, shrewd, impatient and he loves Helen with all of his being. He just cannot stand to be without her, and I found that at times both sweet and sexy. And I loved that the thing Helen thought he'd never accept about her, that he'd hate her for, that it made not a jot of difference to him. He didn't even blink an eye and I loved that his love for Helen was so encompassing that her secret carried them to the altar all the more quickly. Who doesn't love a run away marriage in a Lisa Kleypas novel?

What I also thoroughly enjoy about this series it is honest about the period in which the characters live, and the society that they live in. It was by far a perfect one, especially for women, and I like that the author has brought that to light with this series, and with Helen's background. You would think being part of the aristocracy would afford those individuals with more power, but there were chains in that class as well, and this novel quietly makes no bones about that fact.

A delicious, romantic read in the best tradition of Lisa Kleypas. I cannot wait to read more of this series.
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May 26, 2016 Charlene rated it really liked it

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Reread May 2022...excellent in audio version! Enjoyed this much more than the first book.

4 ★

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Aug 12, 2016 Mya rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Kleypas (Audio Edition)
Narrated by Mary Jane Wells
The Ravenels #2

4.5 Stars - I Loved Rhys Winterborne. He was a great leading man. Strong and gruff yet caring and sweet all at the same time. There was quite a few sigh-worthy statements from his lips. I enjoyed watching Helen come out of her shell. She was a kindhearted person with just enough grit to make Rhys smile and try just a bit harder for her. I could feel their chemistry and loved listening to them interact. ...more

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Nov 12, 2015 Charlene rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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4-star historical romance, when wealthy department store owner from Wales wins sheltered young lady of the aristocracy, who has found her backbone.

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Apr 07, 2016 Karen rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Thoroughly delightful! I can't wait for the next book..... Lisa Kleypas never disappoints. ...more

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Loved. It was so good. This was such a great book.

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