by Carolyn Jewel
Mixed feelings, some excellent writing, some good characters, just didn't jell in the end.Male lead: Duke of Mountjoy, the unexpected Duke, gained his position after a series of deaths, has no intention of marrying, rough around the edges. Female lead: Lily Wellstone, dedicated spinster, independent...
Buddy read with MaduDNF:I don't like either hero or heroine, I don't like the 2ndry characters or all their interactions. The writing seems nice and all I just can't get into this book.
My review contains spoilers and they're mostly my thoughts as I went with the book...Caution: This review is mainly rant! If you loved this book and not fond of snarky rants, no need to continue. If not, please proceed...OMG, where the hell do I start about this book? I don’t know for sure. Because ...
This was my first non PNR by Ms Jewel that I have read. While I like those worlds better this was a good read.Interesting take on a historical. I liked that the hero wasn't settled and comfortable in his skin as a lord. The heroine was extremely unconventional both in her past and what she decide...
3.5 stars. The most interesting aspect of this story is its heroine, who's the type of character more often found as the other woman in historical romance -- not the evil kind, but the elegant, confident, sexually aware, discreet, not-the-marrying-kind kind. Although Lily has actually only had one l...
Originally posted at WickedLilPixie ReviewsThis is my first Historical Romance novel… and sweet fancy cheeses, I loved it! First things first, screw the plot. There was one, and it was entertaining enough, but mostly I just loved wondering how Lily and Mountjoy are going to eventually find their HEA...
What an absolutely charming romance this book is! Here are some of the high points for me:~~Lily Wellstone is the type of friend we all love to have--kind, generous and loving. She arrives at her friend Eugenia's home to help her overcome the loss of her husband and is able to draw Eugenia out of ...
Not Wicked Enough is a gratifying treat to the senses as the characters seduced each other’s body and mind. Lily Wellstone and the Duke of Mountjoy are refreshingly well-adjusted, sensual, and quick-witted characters. Their romance was sexy, emotional, and charming. Lily Wellstone travels to Shef...
After reading this book, Carolyn Jewel is now on my auto-buy list. Each book I read of hers, I enjoy even more than the last. This is a character-driven romance. No outlandish villains or mysteries or peril. No endless parade of secondary characters. No dreaded secrets or misunderstandings. Just a g...
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