The right kind of Rogue - Valerie Bowman

Viscount Hart Highgate has decided to put his rakish ways behind him and finally get married. He may adore a good brandy or a high-speed carriage race, but he takes his duties as heir to the earldom seriously. Now all he has to do is find the right kind of woman to be his bride―ideally, one who’s also well-connected and well-funded. .

Meg Timmons has loved Hart, the brother of her best friend, ever since she was an awkward, blushing schoolgirl. If only she had a large dowry―or anything to her name at all. Instead, she’s from a family that’s been locked in a bitter feud with Hart’s for years. And now she’s approaching her third London season, Meg’s chances with him are slim to none

My thoughts:

This was just how I like my HR! I read it a day :D Sure the not communication thing was somewhat annoying at the end, just shout it out girl. Damn it.

Hart is a rogue, but come on, aren't they always ;) He wants to marry some sensible, nice, good ton woman with lots of money. Not that he needs it.

Meg is poor and owns 3 dresses. Sure she may be of the same class, but...yup poor as a church mouse and a spinster cos who cares about the poor girl who always wears the same dress. But she IS besties with Hart's sis, and she has been in love with him for years.

And now he needs a wife and she wants to catch him. Let's the games begin. Aye, you know how it goes, of course he will fancy her, but he needs a better wife. And of course there will be some drama at the end. But I liked that the road there was sweet and it was fun to read.

It did make me want to read the rest in the series and see if they have the same tone.

Conclusion:

I enjoyed it :) Sweet and fun!

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Kindle Edition, 300ish
Expected publication: October 31st 2017 by St. Martin's Paperbacks
Playful Brides #8
Historical romance
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The unlikely lady - Valerie Bowman

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.

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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
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