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Liked It1 of 2 members found this review helpful “I really loved this book its been a really long time since I could say that about a book. The story had everything you could want in a book and more.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“The first couple of thoughts that came to my head after I read the blurb was, it’s sounds so much like The Bachelor, and it’s different. And different it was…
Wandeca wrote this review Friday, July 3 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Madelyn is a heroine after my own heart. Unconventional. She’s clumsy, doesn’t care for “social graces”, and cannot abide beautiful men. Especially the Devine men. Gabriel, is looking for a wife for his heir, his brother Tristan. He doesn’t want to marry, because he demands perfection and it’s ultimately impossible to find the perfect woman. There’s just one little glitch, Gabriel and Madelyn are attracted to each other, and the more the fight it, the more they end up in each others arms.
I loved the book. It was a great book to read during a sunny afternoon, on the deck with some iced tea. I was hooked from the first chapter, I didn’t want to put down the book. A little hard when I have two kids running around, but they kept themselves busy…They know not to bother mommy (unless it’s an emergency), when she’s so engrossed in a book. Plus, daddy was around…
Getting back to the book…I recommend it to anyone who is looking for something light, funny and sensual.
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“Very good debut novel from Olivia Parker. Lots of amusing dialogue and sexual tension in this book. Even though the ending was no surprise, it was hard to put down. ”
Robin M wrote this review Sunday, November 9 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
2 of 2 members found this review helpful“Gabriel, the Duke of Wolverest has no intention to marry, but he needs an heir. So Gabriel has the perfect plan, he hopes to find a perfect wife for his younger brother Tristan and secure the heritage. The plan is to invite seven of the most perfect candidates among London’s heiress. For two weeks the seven young ladies and their chaperone will join Tristan at his estate to get to know each other and on the last evening during the ball, he will pronounce his future bride. When his younger brother is settled, Gabriel will go on with is life, that was the plan until he meets Madelyn Haywood. She hits him with a lemon, fall in the pond and dresses in impossible bodices, but he cannot keep his eyes from her. Gabriel knows she is impossible, but he can’t stay away from her.
Lady_Caella wrote this review Monday, September 8 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Miss Madelyn Haywood knows she is a social disaster, but she doesn’t mind. This will be her last season in London and after that she wants to retire to her estate in the country, with or without a husband. After her father’s death her stepmother raises her and she is tired of listening to her constant criticisms. Madelyn’s attendance to the ridicules plan of the Duke of Wolverest is only to protect her best friend Charlotte. But fate has other plans.
At the bride hunt ball by debut author Olivia Parker is a big pleasure to read. This story contains great dialogue, humour, true friendship and romance, all the things I like in a romance novel.
The main characters Gabriel and Madelyn are great together. Gabriel, a Duke has no intention to marry, but needs an heir for his estate. So he comes up with a perfect plan, his younger brother will marry and secure the heritage and Gabriel can continue doing, whatever he was doing. But then he meets Madelyn, one of the candidates and cannot understand why he feels attracted to her. She is clumsy (falls into the pond), dresses in ridicules bodices and cannot stand him. But something about Madelyn is keeping him awake at night and he cannot ignore the huge attraction between them. Now he only has to convince Madelyn he is the right man for her and not his younger brother Tristan.
The secondary characters are terrific. Gabriel’s younger brother Tristan, who is going to marry to secure the heritage and save Gabriel from marriage, is a real charmer. He has his way to charm the young ladies and I found myself smiling from time to time reading this. Madelyn’s best friend Charlotte, who has a crush on Tristan, is a plain young woman. She is hoping to finally catch Tristan’s eye and become his bride at the end of this fortnight. But will she succeed…
I really enjoy reading this novel, from the beginning till the end I found myself smiling at some of the scenes. I was totally drawn into the story. Well, if you like a good romance with a dose of humour in it, this is the novel for you. I really recommend this one and hope to read more of this author in the near future.
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0 of 1 members found this review helpful“Karla's Pick.”
Katy Budget Books wrote this review Monday, September 1 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No1 of 2 members found this review helpful“I really loved this book its been a really long time since I could say that about a book. The story had everything you could want in a book and more.”
Sarahann wrote this review Friday, August 15 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I enjoyed this read!!! Very good.”
Joanne B wrote this review Saturday, June 21 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A fine debut regency. Readers of Julia Quinn and Eloisa James should enjoy.”
Kym L wrote this review Sunday, June 15 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I enjoyed this lighthearted Regency romp, the debut novel by Olivia Parker. The story revolves around the premise of a bride hunt, where potential brides are invited to a country estate for 2 weeks after which a bride will be chosen for the Duke of Wolverton's brother - kind of like a Regency version of The Bachelor! The h/h were engaging and had some touching moments in the development of their relationship. And there were some very funny moments in the book as well. Although the story was predictable, it was told in an engaging way. The epilogue was a bit sappy, but otherwise an enjoyable read.”
Kristine G wrote this review Saturday, June 7 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“LOVED this book! I was completely captivated from the first chapter and finished the book in one evening. I love Gabriel and Maddie's chemistry, it was there from the very start. This book kept me on my toes and yearning for more! And can I just say that the description of Gabriel is my all time male fantasy.”
Michelle H wrote this review Tuesday, June 3 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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