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FOR THE BACHELOR AND THE BLUESTOCKING…
Certain that no man wants a bluestocking for a wife, Miss Jane Lowndes is careful to wield her books and her spectacles as weapons against matrimony. Convincing her ambitious mama that she's content to stay a spinster is easier said than done, however. It's a good thing Jane is not above a bit of manufactured scandal if it will keep her from the altar, and the argumentative, contrary Lord Garrett Upton…
ROMANCE IS NEVER BY THE BOOK
With the war over, Garrett is determined to enjoy his bachelor's life while he can, even when it means attending a house party in celebration of a friend's wedding--and suffering Jane's notorious disdain. But when a masquerade ball leads to a mistaken kiss, he's surprised to learn that Jane's bookish exterior hides a truly passionate soul. When two such headstrong people are determined to remain unattached, can love lead to a happy ending?
My thoughts:
Jane loves books and has glasses. Seriously, not many heroines have glasses in HR. Wohoo glasses! Though, I did not like when he went all oh you are so beautiful without them. Excuse me? *grumbles something*
Oh right, she is a bluestocking too and speaks her mind. A proud spinster.
Garrett fought in the war and feels guilt about a friend dying. That has implications later on. But so, Garrett, he thinks Jane is a bluestocking (yes she is duh Garrett) and they always argue when they meet. Fun times. The book takes from Much ado about nothing.
They meet again at a houseparty, a pre wedding party. She is there without a chaperon cos she is tired of them. They argue a bit- They found out that it's fun to argue with each other, and then find out that they might actually like each other.
All while their friends look and approve and, oh here comes the and. There is a total bitch in this book. Grrr, I wanted to kick her! A widow that wants him for her own and will do anything do get him. *kicks her*
Conclusion:
Fun, cute, with a bit of drama.
Cover
Cute, even if half his head is gone
Kindle Edition, 352 pages
Published May 5th 2015 by St. Martin's Paperbacks
Playful Brides #3
Historical romance
NG
Oh gosh I could totally see myself getting so pissed at that widow! Makes the story better though lol
ReplyDeleteGrrrr, *hits the widow*
DeleteThis sounds like a fun read! I love relationships that start out all antagonistic and things:)
ReplyDeleteHehe, me too :=D
DeleteWhat is a bluestocking?
ReplyDeleteAn intellectual woman, who is feared by stupid men ;)
DeleteGlasses is unique. ARGH to the bitch, could do without her.
ReplyDeleteShe was so evil
DeleteI need a good romance. This sounds like it's fits the bill.
ReplyDeleteIt was fun :)
DeleteI don't know if I want to read this one. I don't think it would live up to this review! :D I think watching you read this one would be entertaining. ;) Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteLOL. Thank you
DeleteAw, way to go out of your way to give your heroine glasses and then have the guy disparage them :(
ReplyDelete~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
Yes why did he have to say that
DeleteI'm reading this one now :) I love her glasses and that she was all fretting over the book at the beginning.
ReplyDeleteIt was fun :)
DeleteI'd love to read this one. Lightl heartedly fun.
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ReplyDeleteit's true that we don't see a lot of glasses on HR
ReplyDeleteYup :)
DeleteWidows with a hidden agenda can be nasty, lol. You should kick her! Sounds like a nice, quick read and I'm happy you liked it :)
ReplyDelete*tries to kick her*
Delete:)
Yayy for the bluestockings and glasses!!
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DeleteI like fun historicals! To my TBR it goes...
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