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Dalton Family #2
To Catch A Suitor
She needs to move on. He wants to let her go. Will they finally be able to go their separate ways even though their hearts seem to have other plans?
Elizabeth Ashburn is madly, deeply, irrefutably in love with her best friend. They know each other better than their own minds. There is only one problem: To him, she is Little Lizzie, and nothing she does seems to replace the idea in his mind. No matter. It is her first Season and she is determined to make a match with a gentleman—any gentleman—who will help her steal her heart back from Oliver Turner and his sea-blue eyes.
Oliver Turner can remember the exact day that Lizzie grew up. And now, he cannot see her as anything besides the beautiful woman stealing his breath—no matter how much he needs to. He won’t marry her. He can’t. He loves her too much for that. Now, he simply needs to help marry her off so that she will officially be out of his reach.
10h 15m
Elizabeth Ashburn is madly, deeply, irrefutably in love with her best friend. They know each other better than their own minds. There is only one problem: To him, she is Little Lizzie, and nothing she does seems to replace the idea in his mind. No matter. It is her first Season and she is determined to make a match with a gentleman—any gentleman—who will help her steal her heart back from Oliver Turner and his sea-blue eyes.
Oliver Turner can remember the exact day that Lizzie grew up. And now, he cannot see her as anything besides the beautiful woman stealing his breath—no matter how much he needs to. He won’t marry her. He can’t. He loves her too much for that. Now, he simply needs to help marry her off so that she will officially be out of his reach.
10h 15m
282 pages, ebook
First published March 1, 2020
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May 30, 2020
This was a painful read. I was on a roller coaster ride the entire time and I can't tell you how many times I rolled my eyes at the characters and their stupidity and blindness all the way to the end. Both Oliver and Elizabeth are well developed and interesting characters and I liked getting to know them. However, my problem was that the characters were so stuck on these repetitive problems that it stifled their story. Their issues were legitimate but the same issues were rehashed over and over and over and over again with no resolution and no growth. Ultimately it crippled the story instead of enhancing it. The fact that it literally took until the last two pages for him to figure it out and for them to come together was maddening and definitely not satisfying. Sarah Adams is a good writer. She keeps you engaged and gives you interesting characters but for the amount of internal angst in this novel, it would have been much better as a short story.
Content:
Sexual: Kissing only
Language: None
Triggers: [memories of physical and verbal abuse from parent]
Content:
Sexual: Kissing only
Language: None
Triggers: [memories of physical and verbal abuse from parent]
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 4, 2024
It felt drawn out and a little annoying with the will they won’t they. I wasn’t a fan of how the relationship finally came together.
Clean, no language, and written in a way like you just continue straight from To Con a Gentleman. Like no build up just straight into it and it took me a bit to get in the groove.
Great audiobook.
Would recommend!
Clean, no language, and written in a way like you just continue straight from To Con a Gentleman. Like no build up just straight into it and it took me a bit to get in the groove.
Great audiobook.
Would recommend!
February 14, 2021
Beautifully written. I truly had a hard time putting this one down, Ms. Adam really has a gift for writing, story telling and creating unique and likable characters.
I am also having a hard time deciding what to rate it. You see, the friends secretly in love trope is not a favorite of mine. And as much as I loved the characters and writing, the trope is a hard one for me. I like the idea of friends falling in love, after all my husband and I were good friends before falling in love. So, I'm definitely not against the idea. Its just hard when reading and the characters only obstacle is really just a conversation.
Elizabeth and Oliver have been close friends for ten years, and basically secretly in love for a good chunk of that time. I get both their hesitation in saying anything, but things felt a bit dragged out for me. I kept thinking something else would come up that was keeping them apart. When the dashing Lord Hasting entered the picture, I was hoping to see Elizabeth actually have feelings for him, but it felt more like she was just using him and not really taking his feelings into account. I mean, after all she knows what its like to love someone and not be loved in return, so you'd think she would not want Lord Hasting to go through what she's been through. I think that's one of the problems I have with this trope, if the H/h want to be idiots, that's fine, but once they involve other hearts it really starts to bug me.
Anyway, this is truly a well written story. Although I wanted to knock a couple heads a few times, I really enjoyed both Elizabeth and Oliver. I would have tweaked the story a bit, And, maybe I missed it but did Oliver ever read the letter from his father? And I like how Oliver is a part of the family, but not the girlish nicknames the two friends have for each other.
I've only read one other book by Ms. Adams, but she has already earned a spot on my favorite author shelf. I look forward to reading many more books by her.
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Romance: Clean
Language: None
Violence: None
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I am also having a hard time deciding what to rate it. You see, the friends secretly in love trope is not a favorite of mine. And as much as I loved the characters and writing, the trope is a hard one for me. I like the idea of friends falling in love, after all my husband and I were good friends before falling in love. So, I'm definitely not against the idea. Its just hard when reading and the characters only obstacle is really just a conversation.
Elizabeth and Oliver have been close friends for ten years, and basically secretly in love for a good chunk of that time. I get both their hesitation in saying anything, but things felt a bit dragged out for me. I kept thinking something else would come up that was keeping them apart. When the dashing Lord Hasting entered the picture, I was hoping to see Elizabeth actually have feelings for him, but it felt more like she was just using him and not really taking his feelings into account. I mean, after all she knows what its like to love someone and not be loved in return, so you'd think she would not want Lord Hasting to go through what she's been through. I think that's one of the problems I have with this trope, if the H/h want to be idiots, that's fine, but once they involve other hearts it really starts to bug me.
Anyway, this is truly a well written story. Although I wanted to knock a couple heads a few times, I really enjoyed both Elizabeth and Oliver. I would have tweaked the story a bit, And, maybe I missed it but did Oliver ever read the letter from his father? And I like how Oliver is a part of the family, but not the girlish nicknames the two friends have for each other.
I've only read one other book by Ms. Adams, but she has already earned a spot on my favorite author shelf. I look forward to reading many more books by her.
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Romance: Clean
Language: None
Violence: None
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May 31, 2020Childhood friends who find love is one of my favorite romance tropes and this one was especially delightful considering not only the intriguing premise but the fact that the hero and heroine were an adorable couple who were truly made for one another.
Elizabeth and Oliver have been best friends most of their lives, having grown up together, and have secretly been in love for years, feelings which they’re both determined to keep hidden from one another due to their own fears. Gradually over the course of the story as their feelings for one another deepen, they must overcome these fears and the obstacles they’ve created in order to come together for their happily ever after.
Oliver and Elizabeth’s wonderful friendship was truly the highlight of the story, especially as their banter was quite amusing and many of their scenes together were adorable and swoony. I also found Oliver’s perspective cute and highly amusing in how he described his longing and resistances to Elizabeth; I loved being inside his head and always looked forward to his scenes the most.
While it was sometimes quite difficult waiting for Oliver and Elizabeth to finally admit their feelings as well as watch the consequences of their choices unfold, in the end the journey was worth the wait when everything was finally resolved. The characters felt real, I was invested in their happily ever after, and the story very well written. As such look forward to reading more by Sarah Adams.
Elizabeth and Oliver have been best friends most of their lives, having grown up together, and have secretly been in love for years, feelings which they’re both determined to keep hidden from one another due to their own fears. Gradually over the course of the story as their feelings for one another deepen, they must overcome these fears and the obstacles they’ve created in order to come together for their happily ever after.
Oliver and Elizabeth’s wonderful friendship was truly the highlight of the story, especially as their banter was quite amusing and many of their scenes together were adorable and swoony. I also found Oliver’s perspective cute and highly amusing in how he described his longing and resistances to Elizabeth; I loved being inside his head and always looked forward to his scenes the most.
While it was sometimes quite difficult waiting for Oliver and Elizabeth to finally admit their feelings as well as watch the consequences of their choices unfold, in the end the journey was worth the wait when everything was finally resolved. The characters felt real, I was invested in their happily ever after, and the story very well written. As such look forward to reading more by Sarah Adams.
March 5, 2020
Not what I was expecting
I came across "To Con a Gentleman" several months ago & enjoyed it such that I was really looking forward to this 2nd in the Dalton Family series.
I'm sorry to say that I'm pretty disappointed. I still loved the characters & their fun banter. The writing, technically speaking, was still well done. But the story itself was mostly redundant & fairly boring.
The conflict between Oliver & Elizabeth was too contrived & artificially prolonged - there wasn't enough plot there for more than a short story. And poor Wesley was nothing more than a puppet character or Elizabeth's using of him would have been even more wrong than it felt.
I wish the author had continued with a "romp" type of story in keeping with the tone of the first. Hopefully this is just a stumble & her next will be more like the first
*Clean romance level: sweet kisses, nothing graphic
I came across "To Con a Gentleman" several months ago & enjoyed it such that I was really looking forward to this 2nd in the Dalton Family series.
I'm sorry to say that I'm pretty disappointed. I still loved the characters & their fun banter. The writing, technically speaking, was still well done. But the story itself was mostly redundant & fairly boring.
The conflict between Oliver & Elizabeth was too contrived & artificially prolonged - there wasn't enough plot there for more than a short story. And poor Wesley was nothing more than a puppet character or Elizabeth's using of him would have been even more wrong than it felt.
I wish the author had continued with a "romp" type of story in keeping with the tone of the first. Hopefully this is just a stumble & her next will be more like the first
*Clean romance level: sweet kisses, nothing graphic
March 26, 2020
I am really loving Adams writing style. Nothing too stuffy and stiff. I know I am not a normal regency reader. I like when they don't stick to closely to regency rules unless they are an amazing author this leads to a boring story. Adams story's are not boring and have some really great moments between love interests. This is a story of fun, loving Oliver and adventuress, socially shy Elizabeth. Elizabeth has loved Oliver forever, why can't he see it?? Oh my goodness there were some seriously swoony moments in this. The kiss was well worth the wait and so well written! Gosh I wanted to shout for joy:} So much fun. The end was a little drug out to me, I couldn't believe they went so far in their actions! Geezz. I am for sure an Adams fan:} If you like Rebecca Connolly or Esther Hatch you will like this story.
Proper romance, sweet clean and no religious base.
Not necessary to read the others first but it helps to start with To Con and Gentleman then the novela Seeing Mary.
Proper romance, sweet clean and no religious base.
Not necessary to read the others first but it helps to start with To Con and Gentleman then the novela Seeing Mary.
November 23, 2024
Rating: 3.75 Stars.
Steam: 1 out of 10.
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Cheating:
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This book was fun, we get glimpses of the couple from the first book (this book is about his sister).
I usually don't like the "hot and cold" game and I found the reason for this "hot and cold" a little silly but the characters were interesting enough for me to keep reading. The first book for me was definitely better.
This is a clean romance.
Steam: 1 out of 10.
Triggers:
Love Triangle:
Cheating:
HEA:
This book was fun, we get glimpses of the couple from the first book (this book is about his sister).
I usually don't like the "hot and cold" game and I found the reason for this "hot and cold" a little silly but the characters were interesting enough for me to keep reading. The first book for me was definitely better.
This is a clean romance.
August 20, 2024
Basically a clean historical romance again, but this time it’s childhood friends turned to lovers!
July 21, 2022
Repetitive and annoying.
July 6, 2020
I have never disliked any book as much as I did this one. It was such a drag and an exhaustive read. Oliver and Elizabeth both love each other, he’s afraid he won’t make her happy and she’s scared of rejection so they never admit their feelings. These are their excuses for the entire plot which, might i add, got real boring real quick. Oliver refuses to admit his feelings to anyone even his best friend. This resulted in Elizabeth going through an emotional roller coaster. In reality, Carver would have hated his “best friend” for having his sister endure all this heartbreak and tears.
Even when Elizabeth tried to move on, Oliver was ever present. Making it even more difficult for her to move on. I hated how she used Wesley and toyed with his emotions. And how she only decided that it wasn’t going to work out “ON” their wedding day. (Which by the way, Wesley had no problem with. However I can imagine how embarrassing that would have been for him as well as how consequential and disgraceful it would have been for Elizabeth and her family. This the author didn’t even address.)
In the end everyone, LITERALLY, had to beg Oliver to go after Elizabeth, which was futile because she came chasing after him yet again. It made her quite desperate and pitiful. That Is Not Romantic!! Oliver was a coward. The only character I adored was Lord Hastings. I feel like he was the only genuine and honest character that remained true to himself.
Even when Elizabeth tried to move on, Oliver was ever present. Making it even more difficult for her to move on. I hated how she used Wesley and toyed with his emotions. And how she only decided that it wasn’t going to work out “ON” their wedding day. (Which by the way, Wesley had no problem with. However I can imagine how embarrassing that would have been for him as well as how consequential and disgraceful it would have been for Elizabeth and her family. This the author didn’t even address.)
In the end everyone, LITERALLY, had to beg Oliver to go after Elizabeth, which was futile because she came chasing after him yet again. It made her quite desperate and pitiful. That Is Not Romantic!! Oliver was a coward. The only character I adored was Lord Hastings. I feel like he was the only genuine and honest character that remained true to himself.
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March 1, 2020
To Catch A Suitor: A Regency Romance
Dalton Family Series #2
Sarah Adams
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Release date 03/01/2020
Blurb :
She needs to move on. He wants to let her go. Will they finally be able to go their separate ways even though their hearts seem to have other plans?
Elizabeth Ashburn is madly, deeply, irrefutably in love with her best friend. They know each other better than their own minds. There is only one problem: To him, she is Little Lizzie, and nothing she does seems to replace the idea in his mind. No matter. It is her first Season and she is determined to make a match with a gentleman—any gentleman—who will help her steal her heart back from Oliver Turner and his sea-blue eyes.
Oliver Turner can remember the exact day that Lizzie grew up. And now, he cannot see her as anything besides the beautiful woman stealing his breath—no matter how much he needs to. He won’t marry her. He can’t. He loves her too much for that. Now, he simply needs to help marry her off so that she will officially be out of his reach.
My review :
Can their friendship move to something deeper or will their fears hold them back ...
This book left me with dueling feelings, one I loved the friendship and brotherhood between the many characters, their bickering and witty banters were what sucked me in this story, then I was very upset by the way the main couple dealt with their sentiments, using others as pawns in their game to avoid facing their emotions.
When I began my reading, I was a bit afraid as I am not very fond of characters bottling their feelings and putting them aside by fear of rejection as it often lead to much more hurt than opening one’s heart, and I was right.
Lizzie thinks she can overcome her girl infatuation turned to love with her best friend, still he is so ingrained in her soul she can’t shake up out.
I understand she needs to put distance between Oliver and herself, but why the need to absolutely find a suitor whom will by any miracle erase him from her system. Either she does the job herself or she avows her love and sees how he reacts.
Oliver is wrongly persuaded there is no future for him and Lizzie, his past and legacy might always come between them and he might hurt her.
Why he adopted his social mask as a charming wagging fellow, with heart’s change at every corner of a ballroom.
While the story is humorous and sweet, I do not agree with Lizzie for toying with another man’s feelings when she was not herself free to do it, it was kind of unfair and cruel.
As I was upset at Oliver for letting his father wins their wills’ battle, by letting him take hold of his thoughts, he stayed a pawn and by the way doomed his relationship with Lizzie when never once he showed any inclination to cruelty or violence.
This was my first read by Mrs Sarah Adams and I loved her writing style and wry humor, so it is sure it will not be my last.
4 stars for those two stubborn pigheads who might loose everything because they lack courage to face their fears.
I was granted an advance copy by the author.
Here is my true and unbiased opinion.
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Dalton Family Series #2
Sarah Adams
https://www.facebook.com/AuthorSarahA...
Release date 03/01/2020
Blurb :
She needs to move on. He wants to let her go. Will they finally be able to go their separate ways even though their hearts seem to have other plans?
Elizabeth Ashburn is madly, deeply, irrefutably in love with her best friend. They know each other better than their own minds. There is only one problem: To him, she is Little Lizzie, and nothing she does seems to replace the idea in his mind. No matter. It is her first Season and she is determined to make a match with a gentleman—any gentleman—who will help her steal her heart back from Oliver Turner and his sea-blue eyes.
Oliver Turner can remember the exact day that Lizzie grew up. And now, he cannot see her as anything besides the beautiful woman stealing his breath—no matter how much he needs to. He won’t marry her. He can’t. He loves her too much for that. Now, he simply needs to help marry her off so that she will officially be out of his reach.
My review :
Can their friendship move to something deeper or will their fears hold them back ...
This book left me with dueling feelings, one I loved the friendship and brotherhood between the many characters, their bickering and witty banters were what sucked me in this story, then I was very upset by the way the main couple dealt with their sentiments, using others as pawns in their game to avoid facing their emotions.
When I began my reading, I was a bit afraid as I am not very fond of characters bottling their feelings and putting them aside by fear of rejection as it often lead to much more hurt than opening one’s heart, and I was right.
Lizzie thinks she can overcome her girl infatuation turned to love with her best friend, still he is so ingrained in her soul she can’t shake up out.
I understand she needs to put distance between Oliver and herself, but why the need to absolutely find a suitor whom will by any miracle erase him from her system. Either she does the job herself or she avows her love and sees how he reacts.
Oliver is wrongly persuaded there is no future for him and Lizzie, his past and legacy might always come between them and he might hurt her.
Why he adopted his social mask as a charming wagging fellow, with heart’s change at every corner of a ballroom.
While the story is humorous and sweet, I do not agree with Lizzie for toying with another man’s feelings when she was not herself free to do it, it was kind of unfair and cruel.
As I was upset at Oliver for letting his father wins their wills’ battle, by letting him take hold of his thoughts, he stayed a pawn and by the way doomed his relationship with Lizzie when never once he showed any inclination to cruelty or violence.
This was my first read by Mrs Sarah Adams and I loved her writing style and wry humor, so it is sure it will not be my last.
4 stars for those two stubborn pigheads who might loose everything because they lack courage to face their fears.
I was granted an advance copy by the author.
Here is my true and unbiased opinion.
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February 26, 2024
This is exactly the type of book I hate. It’s singularly negative motivation. In other words, the whole conflict could have been wrapped up in Chapter One with a two-minute honest conversation. I knew this going in, so I was just reminding myself to give the book its premise and enjoy it best I could. A book like this can work sometimes if the motivation behind the secret-keeping is justified. Unfortunately, it wasn’t in this book, so it turns out to be 280 pages of unnecessary pining for each other.
I’m not giving the book a pass as it was set up as the love interests being best friends for years. I don’t know about you, but best friends are honest with each other. Not, honest-about-everything-but-that-one-thing that is the basis for the whole story’s hang-up. Again, it’s cheap because it means you don’t trust your best friend to make up their own mind, like an adult. I just hate the “I’m saving you from me, for your own good” plotline of doom.
So why did I read the book then? The short answer is I listened to it on audiobook, because I had some extended driving time recently. There were some romantic and swoony moments, so redeeming quality, I guess.
I’m not giving the book a pass as it was set up as the love interests being best friends for years. I don’t know about you, but best friends are honest with each other. Not, honest-about-everything-but-that-one-thing that is the basis for the whole story’s hang-up. Again, it’s cheap because it means you don’t trust your best friend to make up their own mind, like an adult. I just hate the “I’m saving you from me, for your own good” plotline of doom.
So why did I read the book then? The short answer is I listened to it on audiobook, because I had some extended driving time recently. There were some romantic and swoony moments, so redeeming quality, I guess.
September 2, 2025
Content: Clean
Language: None (that I can remember)
Sexual: a few not detailed/semi detailed kisses, a few almost kisses, a couple embraces, touches.
Violence: None
Trigger Warnings: mentions of a physically and mentally abusive, alcoholic parent (not on page);
My thoughts: idk man, that love confession really just fell flat for me and I just didn't like how the couple got together. There was a lot of build up for a meh ending and it needed an epilogue. It was still a fun read but it was annoying how long it took them to get together. The characters were well written and developed but the whole book was them thinking about their problems over and over again. It was an entertaining read but they just needed to tell each other how they felt. Still a fun read but not as good as "To Con A Gentleman".
Language: None (that I can remember)
Sexual: a few not detailed/semi detailed kisses, a few almost kisses, a couple embraces, touches.
Violence: None
Trigger Warnings: mentions of a physically and mentally abusive, alcoholic parent (not on page);
My thoughts: idk man, that love confession really just fell flat for me and I just didn't like how the couple got together. There was a lot of build up for a meh ending and it needed an epilogue. It was still a fun read but it was annoying how long it took them to get together. The characters were well written and developed but the whole book was them thinking about their problems over and over again. It was an entertaining read but they just needed to tell each other how they felt. Still a fun read but not as good as "To Con A Gentleman".
July 31, 2020
A sweet, clean Regency romance
March 9, 2020
A new favorite
I think Sarah Adam's get better with each new book she publishes I really loved this best friends romance. It was clean but had lots of fabulous chemistry. Oliver is just such a wonderful man for Elizabeth and I liked getting Oliver's full story--even with his painful past. Great dialogue and just really great characters!
Content: Clean
Language: Clean
Religious: No. There is some mention of prayers but this is not a religous book.
Happy reading!
I think Sarah Adam's get better with each new book she publishes I really loved this best friends romance. It was clean but had lots of fabulous chemistry. Oliver is just such a wonderful man for Elizabeth and I liked getting Oliver's full story--even with his painful past. Great dialogue and just really great characters!
Content: Clean
Language: Clean
Religious: No. There is some mention of prayers but this is not a religous book.
Happy reading!
October 17, 2024
I enjoyed this two book series. Recommend for anyone who enjoys a clean & sweet romance
February 29, 2020
Yesterday I finished To Catch A Suitor: A Regency Romance by@authorsarahadams (LOVE THE COVER) This is book two of Dalton Family series, so I recommended reading To Con A Gentleman (book 1) first.
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We follow Elizabeth & Oliver it was a ride! Seeing their thought process was both exciting & frustrating which made it very realistic. Also loved seeing flashbacks, you really can see the relationship grow. Then that ending......I have read a lot of regancy romances and have never seen an end like that👌!
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Loved how Elizabeth made her own happy ending happen!!!! She knew what she wanted and went for it!!! That ending really made it for me it was different and realistic. Really enjoyed that part of it and now I just want to go back and reread the series. I have other books that need my attention so it won't be right away. Looking forward to reading more by this other.
This last part was just me gushing, if you are still here thanks :)
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We follow Elizabeth & Oliver it was a ride! Seeing their thought process was both exciting & frustrating which made it very realistic. Also loved seeing flashbacks, you really can see the relationship grow. Then that ending......I have read a lot of regancy romances and have never seen an end like that👌!
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Loved how Elizabeth made her own happy ending happen!!!! She knew what she wanted and went for it!!! That ending really made it for me it was different and realistic. Really enjoyed that part of it and now I just want to go back and reread the series. I have other books that need my attention so it won't be right away. Looking forward to reading more by this other.
This last part was just me gushing, if you are still here thanks :)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 3, 2020
There are books where you read about characters and books where you get to know the characters—where you could imagine how they would act in various other circumstances. That was this book. Sarah Adams made me laugh, cry, and cheer for these two characters (and loads of side characters too!)
I really enjoyed the fun twists and turns this book took, Elizabeth’s wild and passionate behavior, and Oliver’s goodness. I loved that the difficulties in the way of their relationship were BELIEVABLE. But most of all I loved their love. It was so sweet to see their friendship blossoming into more in the past, and continue to grow and become a beautiful, vibrant relationship.
I (obviously) loved loved loved this story and will now be recommending it to anyone I know.
I really enjoyed the fun twists and turns this book took, Elizabeth’s wild and passionate behavior, and Oliver’s goodness. I loved that the difficulties in the way of their relationship were BELIEVABLE. But most of all I loved their love. It was so sweet to see their friendship blossoming into more in the past, and continue to grow and become a beautiful, vibrant relationship.
I (obviously) loved loved loved this story and will now be recommending it to anyone I know.
February 4, 2022
This book was kind of disappointing. Especially after how good the first one was. It wasn’t very humorous to me and literally the whole time they just needed to tell each other the truth about what they felt which was kind of annoying. Although at the end I did worry for a little bit that maybe they wouldn’t end up together after all. But overall this book wasn’t my favorite. But it was fun to see more of the characters from book one.
November 4, 2020
Cute and entertaining light read.
September 23, 2022
Boring, but a good lighthearted read. It was not deep at all, but the story was okay and the romance was fine. Certainly not a top tier Sarah Adams book. 2/5 ⭐️
November 28, 2022
pretty good just not spectacular. enjoyed it on a rainy day :)
September 27, 2024
how did this ANNOYING romance have me SCREAMING AND CRYING 😫
like i could notttt stop reading.
like i could notttt stop reading.
May 9, 2023
4.75! So sweet❤️
January 14, 2025
Adorable feel good historical romcom. Might have enjoyed this more than the first
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February 9, 2025
Trigger & Content Warnings
Child abuse recounted
Childbirth
Miscarriage mentioned (secondary character)
Death of a parent
Child abuse recounted
Childbirth
Miscarriage mentioned (secondary character)
Death of a parent
August 26, 2024
Lost me at making a sandwich…they passed a cucumber…🙂↔️✋
April 16, 2020
Love it!
This was a great story. It made me laugh, cry and hold my breath.I love all the characters and the continuation of this families story. Who will be next? Best of all, this was a clean read!
This was a great story. It made me laugh, cry and hold my breath.I love all the characters and the continuation of this families story. Who will be next? Best of all, this was a clean read!
March 27, 2020
This was fun and started out with a bang with the quote about women looking like large birds with feathers in their hair and Elizabeth, first time in London society, getting foxed at her first event. Then I felt like it slowed down considerably and the friends to lovers trope, with Oliver and Elizabeth secretly in love with each other (except everyone else can see) was really starting to get old.
Especially when Elizabeth started to give attention to Lord Hastings. I felt so bad for him! And what to say of the scandal that a broken engagement right before the wedding would say? Adams doesn’t address that at all! Yes Elizabeth is daughter of a duke but there would still be repercussions.
I loved seeing Carver and Rose there but even then it was like they didn’t matter and the main book really was Elizabeth and Oliver. While a sweet love story, I think this would have benefited for more subplots. The thing with Mary counts but we could’ve seen more about them sharing together. Were they there at the wedding? Couldn’t they have spoken to Elizabeth before the wedding and help her see reason? Elizabeth was strong and the more the story went on, I disliked Oliver. Just like Elizabeth said, she was convenient for him to talk to her when he saw it.
Plus the memory of Elizabeth at Pembroke doesn’t feel real. If Oliver hated his father so much and loved Elizabeth so much, he never would allowed her to visit when his father was alive. When I read that, it seemed such a breach of character that I knew I couldn’t count it.
Hopefully we can see Lord Hastings in another book and be with someone who loves him. He doesn’t need his own book but a mention that he got married would be nice.
This had swoon worthy romance that was clean.
Especially when Elizabeth started to give attention to Lord Hastings. I felt so bad for him! And what to say of the scandal that a broken engagement right before the wedding would say? Adams doesn’t address that at all! Yes Elizabeth is daughter of a duke but there would still be repercussions.
I loved seeing Carver and Rose there but even then it was like they didn’t matter and the main book really was Elizabeth and Oliver. While a sweet love story, I think this would have benefited for more subplots. The thing with Mary counts but we could’ve seen more about them sharing together. Were they there at the wedding? Couldn’t they have spoken to Elizabeth before the wedding and help her see reason? Elizabeth was strong and the more the story went on, I disliked Oliver. Just like Elizabeth said, she was convenient for him to talk to her when he saw it.
Plus the memory of Elizabeth at Pembroke doesn’t feel real. If Oliver hated his father so much and loved Elizabeth so much, he never would allowed her to visit when his father was alive. When I read that, it seemed such a breach of character that I knew I couldn’t count it.
Hopefully we can see Lord Hastings in another book and be with someone who loves him. He doesn’t need his own book but a mention that he got married would be nice.
This had swoon worthy romance that was clean.
January 30, 2024
IT WAS SWEET.
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I am officially caught up on Sarah Adams books after having this one sit on my TBR for a few years. It was a quick read that had all of that regency goodness and gave me some good warm fuzzies.
My one thing? I feel like this entire book could have been solved with a conversation. Not necessarily in a miscommunication way, just that…if they’re best friends…why has this never come up in years and years? I don’t know. It’s just something I noticed.
ANYWHO. Perfectly solid read. I loved both of the main characters and everyone on the side too. I liked that there was a lot of plot but that things never felt stilted or forced to move things forward.
Overall audience notes:
- Regency Romance
- Language: none
- Romance: kisses
- Violence: low
- Trigger/Content Warnings: child abuse (recounted), loss of a parent, childbirth, mention of miscarriage (side character)
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I am officially caught up on Sarah Adams books after having this one sit on my TBR for a few years. It was a quick read that had all of that regency goodness and gave me some good warm fuzzies.
My one thing? I feel like this entire book could have been solved with a conversation. Not necessarily in a miscommunication way, just that…if they’re best friends…why has this never come up in years and years? I don’t know. It’s just something I noticed.
ANYWHO. Perfectly solid read. I loved both of the main characters and everyone on the side too. I liked that there was a lot of plot but that things never felt stilted or forced to move things forward.
Overall audience notes:
- Regency Romance
- Language: none
- Romance: kisses
- Violence: low
- Trigger/Content Warnings: child abuse (recounted), loss of a parent, childbirth, mention of miscarriage (side character)
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