An Offer from a Gentleman (edit title)

• Rated 5 stars

“I was kind of leery of reading this book upon first glance. I was thinking "Oh just another Cinderella story." I did not realize at the time that this was part of decent sized series about the Bridgertons. I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. I really enjoyed the story. It was alot of fun and yes Benedict made me fall in love. It has me wanting to read all of the other titles in this series, maybe I will start from the beginning. I want to see what else Lady Whistledown has wrote. This "character" really piqued my interest. Great book and a must read by any JQ lovers!”

• Rated 5 stars

“the first time i read about Benedict was from The Duke and I. even from then i was intrigued by him (well...okay...i was intrigued by the older Bridgerton brothers). obviously, of course, Benedict is the more somber one of the lot. he's the quintessential brooding rake--who's really not a rake since he can be considered the "upstanding" one among the brothers. but, knowing how handsome and compelling he is, he might just as well be a rake. lol

i really fell in love with this story. not only because quinn engaged the other Bridgertons more in the plot, with all their irresistible quirks and peculiarities (they're really adorable in this novel), but also that, despite of this, she still superbly orchestrated the torment Sophie endured from her wicked stepmother, as well as from her secret yearning for Benedict.

another plus, was, of course, the unraveling of Benedict's fierce passion for Sophie, coupled with his own determination to stay true to his unidentified lady-love from the ball. i salute the way quinn has played out that moment when Benedict found out who this mystery lady was.

Sophie is one of those rare "strong" heroines in the genre--she has a remarkable sense of self and dignity. despite the many chances for her to let herself live out her dream in becoming Benedict's love, she has still managed to fend him off without appearing to be leading him on, staying sensible and realistic.

and Benedict, well...we all know how we feel about the Bridgerton brothers. they're almost too good to be true. but Benedict himself really is special...though he might appear to be the least wicked beside Anthony and Colin, he has his own subtle humor and endearing qualities. a real prince for Sophie...
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• Rated 4 stars

“it's also interesting but i prefer Splendid more... ”

• Rated 3 stars

“A Bridgerton Cinderella story.”

• Rated 5 stars

“Not the first in the Bridgerton series, but it is my favorite. Sophie Beckett is the illegitimate daughter of an Earl. Her life has never been easy, but with the Earl's death, his wife relegates Sophie to the role of servant. One night her fellow servants conspire to have her attend a masquerade ball. At this ball, Sophie meets Benedict Bridgerton, third son in the alphabetically named family.

Sophie falls in love with the gallant Benedict, and when the ball ends, leaves him with only her glove. Her vindictive stepmother tosses Sophie out for having the temerity to go to the ball. Sophie has to leave London and doesn't see Benedict for three years. This time he saves her from the advances of a drunken lord, and though she knows him right away, he doesn't recognize her.

Benedict does begin to fall in love with Sophie, but believing her to be a maid, cannot see a way for the two of them to be together. She won't become his mistress, neither of them will give up on their own principles, and neither can see a way for a Lord and a maid to be together happily.

Sophie's stepmothe re-enters the scene, trying to make Sophie's life more miserable, and it takes the combined forces of the entire Bridgerton family to show these two a way to a happy ending.

As I said in the beginning, this is not the first of the Bridgerton novels, but it IS my favorite in the series. Benedict is a marvelous hero and Sophie is more than his match. ”

• Rated 5 stars

“This is one fabulous book. But of course I really like it when an author takes a classic and twists the story line around for a new take. And thats what this book is, a new take on the favorite tale of Ciderella. The dance scene with the hero and heroine is so romantic and heartfelt, one of my all time favorite scenes in a book.”

• Rated 0 stars

“I enjoyed this book. ”