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Happy to start Wednesday 16th?
Sweet, i look forward to it 😊
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Alrighty :) Starting tomorrow! What do we say, three chapters at a time?
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For everyone who had to find their way home without a map.
Sigh. I remember how that comes up in the book at some point and *snifs*
Oh thats beautiful... 💕Three chapters at a time sounds good to me xx
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Im looking forward to it, i haven't read much historical mm but do love them. These sound rather sweet too so hopefully good for me 💕
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Oh sure! I feel like its worth a try, but do these first 😊
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At least I remember sweet Ben. He's so adorable ^^
Finished first 3 chapters 💕I am loving the writing so far, grabbed me straight away and intrigued to learn more about the characters. Ben is my favorite so far, he is adorable and i love his interactions with the children - they seem a lot of fun and his understanding.
Philip is nice opposite, seems serious and broody which is always hot as hell at least for a while. Mysterious...
The scene in the trees and then the blue eyes comment from Ben just so much fun, i look forward to reading more.
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Awww. Poor baby 😂
Finished ch 6!The ducklings scene was so adorable, I love Ben so much and tricking the kids into leaening during that dinner. The speaking french and maths was great.
Also glad to see more of Alice and glad for her talking with Ben, sweet friendship - i like that she is suspicious and not wants to settle. Thinking of love and such
If theres one thing i hate is cheating... I understand it in history as crime for men to be together, so best way to hide but i still don't like it as i hate lies and hurting someone for your own gain just no even if unintentional. I hope Ben talks with Alice even if doesn't mention reason.
Was interesting to learn more of bith of their history such as the lieutentent, caroline and Bens brothers.
The hand holding scene was beautiful, just the intimacy and little moments. As they admire each other xx
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If it helps, he talks to Alice at some point. And I think she already suspects and is ok with it? I'm not sure. But I think she only agreed to the engagement to get her parents off her back.
Yeah i saw that, so im alright with at moment as Alice seems smart and suspicious when they last talked. She isn't reallly interested in the marriage as talked about idea of love, like the baker and the maid?It was more Philips past wife i was intrigued about as i know she passed, but doesn't seem much mention of her from the children or any yet... Other then she caught ill and died. Although he talks of relationship ship with McCarthy a lot in previous.
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I agree, Philip's wife is a mystery. All we know so far is they were pretty young when they got married, she had kids, and died. I don't remember if he realized he was more interested (or only? Seems unlikely, though) in men after her death or before. I don't remember what sort of relationship they had. I do remember he had issues with his dad (what with him still being unable to stay in the schoolroom and all. Which I think I remember is because (view spoiler) (if you read carefully between the lines, you already know what the spoiler is about. Think a) his McCarthy read his letters to him, b) he didn't read Ben's note at the dinner table, c) the way he flinched in the schoolroom and mentioned bad memories ^^).
Yeah i think they are great friends and both seem were happy to go with safe easy option. Im glad to hear it 😊Oh sweet. Yeah i feel like possibly bisexual, leaning more to men with Philip so doesn't bother me there yet.
Interesting! I hadn't connected those but very good touch now you mention it, i look forward to reading more xx
Finished ch 9! And wow this story and writing is just so beautiful, im loving the charscters and learning more about them all.The scene in the tree, lake and the boathouse.. these two have so much chemistry and pure intimacy. I love how Philip seems to relax around Ben and gives pure comfort, Philips nudges Ben and just so playful. I really like these two 💕
I enjoyed learning about Bens father and meeting him, he seems an interesting character rather eccentric which i enjoy. Also Ben looking to helo the children, finding a tutor. And that Jamie is unable to read too, Philip checking in on them. I hope see more developing bonds with the children too.
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The vicar seemed to have his own personal ray of sunshine following him about, casting light in his path and drawing people to him.
Poor baby :D
No problem. I will probably speed up during the weekend as more free time and love to use reading, while weekdays only got evening really xxThe writing is stunning, so many amazing lines. Ben makes me smile so much, his so sweet. I loved their intimate scene and the feeling of being so right, of wanting and just incredible thoughts.
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I'll have more time over the weekend, too. We'll see how fast we can read :D
Yeah, its so sweet and the writing is great flows nicely with perfect amount of detail. Awesome! I guess shall see how far we get.Already got the 2nd book borrowed on library overdrive so be able to jump into next 😂
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Aww no problem im about to start reading ch 10 so im catch up 😊
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Just finished ch12 and yeah i adore these two so much, can't stop smiling so many soft feels and oure comfort.Ben is so sweet and singing lewd songs, Philip laughing and smiling. The hands and affection, kisses and the desk just wow... So much intimacy and affection, i love them!
The discussion between them as well, just got all the feels!
I can see how got to ch 16, such fast paced and easy reading. Im catch up now xx
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Yeah i loved that moment! Just finished ch 16. Theres a lot of funny comments i adore and sass in last few chapters. I loved this from Alice, "Just throw me out chair, while you have your very manly conversation" and Philip, "inconveniantally far away" comment 😂
Well im intrigued about Hartley now and Martin Easterbrook, some revelations in last few chapters. I also loved learning about Philips past wife Caroline, their arrangement and friendship so that was good to know. I liked how compared to Bens situation with Alice, his regrets and such.
Ben and Philip are so sweet together, all the hand holding and affection between them is beautiful. I adore them and love seeing their development, although of course not all smooth sailing...
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I finished chapter 21, and oh the feeeeeeeelz. 😥😥😥 you'll see...
I think Hartley's story is up next? But yes, the Easterbrook/Sedgwick drama is well set up. I love how she sets it up and then when you know all the facts it's like, yeah, that makes sense.
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I agree completely, theres enough tension and interesting plot along with developments.without it being heavy angst and making people unlikable, i was thinkinb the same about Alice and his first wife your so right they usually would have been awful people. So im glad thats not the case here as would have been so easy to do that...I do adore the writing its got such beautiful moments and use of language, along with a good flow and pacing is perfect. I planning to finish it today so we can start the next tomorrow, sound good 😊
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Ok, I can easily finish this one today. Summer decided to return, so Im sitting outside, soaking up the sun, and just reading. It's so nice
Exactly! So its always refreshing when authors don't take the easy route and make something interesting, without the cliche.Sweet, enjoy the weather and lovely day reading. Im just finishing another book for challenge and then will continue on this one xx
I am officially obsessed with this author, the eritong is just so powerful and beautiful. Just stunned, gives me all the feels and so much truth - grabs the heart strings.The focus upon grief, love and loss in these few chapters is incredible. I really liked to see how much Ben and Philip have developed from the start, with their feelinhs for each other and as individuals as recognise parts of their lifes.
Ben and Philip the affection, talking about left behind and the heartache... Hits all the feels and i loved it. The raw emotion and honesty between them is everyrhing.
Im going to finish the last 4 chapters now because wow... I have to see the happy ending 💕
Ok i finished and am officially obsessed with this authors writing! And you mentioned soldiers scoundrel is even better, so i think i will probably be heading straight with you there after this series. If this book anything to go by 😂So glad doing buddy read of the series, so jump into next one tomorrow. As ussually i wait between series books, be nice to jump straight into Hartleys 💕
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Awesome! Lol no problem, easily done with the flow of the writing and grabs you. I shall start when get home 😊Im glad enjoying it xx
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Feel free to read as much as like, im often be slower during week days. Im just about to start the first 3 chapters now, i shall try to catch up today but also reading challenge book so will see. If not then definitely tomorrow 😊
Finished the first 3 chapters and wow this starts of fast, im already hooked. I can see how sped through 8 chapters, so addictive. Already loving Hartley i feel for him so much... Sam is interesting and great to learn about them both.Their first meeting is hilarious, heartbreaking and soft all at once. The misunderstanding and realisations with the painting, Hartleys reaction and Sam noticing just... Already got hurt/comfort vibes 💕
Look forward to reading more xx
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I love that Sam actually sees him. There are not a lot of people who would realize whats going on with him and give him the space and understanding he needs.
Hart reminds me of my dog. She's a street dog from Romania who was rescued (from one of the stations where they collect and sadly kill strays if they're not claimed) by a German organization and has made some seriously shitty experiences with people judging by how she acts. She hated being touched in the beginning, and it took over half a year for her to realize that nothing bad would happen. Now, she's a serious cuddle monster, though. On her terms, but every now and then she'll come over and demand cuddles 💖
Which is why I also love Hart and the dog. They make sense. I love moments like that in book
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