What Happens in London (Bevelstoke, #2) in Fans of Eloisa James & Julia Quinn

Jan 05, 2010 Shawna rated it liked it

Shelves: historical-romance, hh-spy-agent-for-crown-and-country, aar-top-100-romances, heroine-naïve-virgin-like-a-virgin, brothers-sisters-cousins-family, mystery-intrigue-espionage-subplot, humorous-at-times-or-fluffy-fun, i-read-library, enemies-to-lovers-opposites-attract, historical-romance-regency

3 stars – Historical/Regency Romance

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Jun 30, 2009 Jill rated it really liked it

Shelves: romance

I had the great pleasure of discovering Julia Quinn through her sister before her first book was in print. I eagerly anticipate each release... and What Happens in London didn't disappoint for one moment.

JQ writes characters with life experiences that are easily recognizable by modern readers (loss of a parent too soon, stuttering, alcohol issues, etc.) I love the stories where the hero is equally or even slightly more central to the plot than the heroine.

*sigh* Only problem is there is a WHOLE ...more

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Oct 27, 2009 Jc rated it it was amazing

Shelves: historical-romance

I really enjoyed the main characters in this story. Olivia and Harry were laugh out loud funny, and the amusing situations they find themselves in nicely undercut the seriousness of the political/spy storyline. Julia Quinn has a real talent for creating original, clever characters, and her dialogue is some of the best I have read in this genre. Highly recommended.

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Mar 26, 2010 Donna Hatch rated it really liked it

I just finished it and I loved the whole thing, except it felt a tiny bit rushed at the end. I thought it needed another chapter at the end, before the proposal scene and to help the wrap up. the characters -- even the secondary characters -- were engaging, likable, and well-rounded. The dialogue was brilliant!!! I anxiously await her next book!

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May 18, 2009 Janga rated it it was amazing

I was one of the readers who wanted Olivia's story as soon as I read The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever. I loved this book. It lacks the more serious issues that are part of the Duke duo, The Lost Duke of Wyndham and Mr. Cavendish, I Presume, but WHIL is sheer delight. Olivia and Harry are both likeable characters. Their conversations sparkle in typical Quinn fashion, and some of the scenes almost equal the famous Bridgerton mallet-of-death scene for LOL humor. The secondary characters a ...more

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Jul 09, 2009 Donna Jo Atwood rated it really liked it

Shelves: romance

Next-door neighbors Olivia and Sir Harry Valentine have a romance going via their windows. It's complicated by a Russian prince, Harry's job at the War Office, and a wretched gothic romance. Who know there'd be so much fun in being pecked to death by pigeons! ...more

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Sep 05, 2009 Megan rated it it was amazing

Shelves: historical-romance, england

I love Julia Quinn and she is now one of my favorite authors. This book sealed the deal after the Bridgerton series. It was charming, witty, and laugh out loud.

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May 13, 2010 Emily Neilsen rated it really liked it

liked it a lot but wished (as always with romances) that the couple would talk to each other about how they are feeling . . .it always takes too long otherwise

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