It's a very light Regency historical romance about Genevieve, who at a young age is separated from her true love. In the ensuing years, she's married off to a wealthy old man who later passes away and will only leave his fortune to her if she marries one of his business associates. Genevieve is intrigued by Felton, the younger of the associates, but can't quite get his attention. In the Short fluffy brain candy e-book that I read while sitting in the Central Jury Room, waiting and well, waiting.
In the meantime, her former love, Tobias, re-enters her life, even though she never expected to see him again, completely confusing and complicating matters. This was a quick, fun read. I enjoyed the intricate details of Genevieve's dresses--the author must really understand couture of the early 's.
I wanted to shake the heroine several times for being so wishy-washy. And the climax of the storyline did not have a significant enough buildup--it was like the author had a limited number of words and had used most of them up by the time she got to the end of the novel, and so had to tie things up quickly. That was kind of dissatisfying and the conflicts and resolution could have been so much better. Mar 16, Angela rated it liked it.
As far as "the one that got away" stories go, this one was just OK. The heroine, Genevieve, was flighty and sometimes annoying. She claims to be in love with Felton - and even goes so far to engage his affections as to attack him in a carriage and then later demand he kiss her in front of the entire ton.
That very same night she makes-out with Tobias - twice. She was an unlikable character. We're thrown off because Felton is introduced at the beginning of the story and it's assumed he'll be the h As far as "the one that got away" stories go, this one was just OK. We're thrown off because Felton is introduced at the beginning of the story and it's assumed he'll be the hero. There are a few sly remarks thrown in to indicate otherwise like when her friends call his smile snake-like.
Tobias, the real hero, doesn't make an appearance until the third chapter there are only 8 chapters in this book. As characters go, I liked both Felton and Tobias, even though Felton didn't put up much of a fight for a woman he'd poured over a year of energy into. Apr 26, Bonnie rated it liked it Shelves: owned-ebook , romance-historical. I did enjoy this little novella to an extent. It was the first time I read anything by Eloisa James, but it has made me want to check out some of her other novels.
The storyline was cute That makes complete sense. She spends the whole story behaving like this silly little girl I did enjoy this little novella to an extent. She spends the whole story behaving like this silly little girl and became quite unlikable. In the end everything was happily ever after But that's what makes them great isn't it?
May 02, Susan Robison rated it did not like it. I just got a Kindle and have been reading anything I can get my hands on from the free kindle store. I had high hopes for this one. It was set in a time period and location that I love and couldn't wait to dive in. However, I was disappointed to see that this was just a trashy novel, which was heavy on the trash, short on the novel.
I finished it, trying to give it a chance and paging through the predictable garbage looking for the story, but never really found much of one. Not great unless that I just got a Kindle and have been reading anything I can get my hands on from the free kindle store. Not great unless that is the type of book you are interested in. This was my first Eloisa James book and I won't be looking for another one. May 03, AH rated it liked it Shelves: kobo-freebies , own , historical , zzread-may , romance.
I didn't really understand the attraction between Mr. Felton and Genvieve, it seemed rather contrived and proper. Even Felton's proposal seemed like a business transaction.
Things look up for Genvieve when her first love returns from India. I liked Tobias' character and the way he is described makes him seem to be the more attractive choice. Favorite quote: "Truly Carola, you make everything sound like a novel! If this were a novel, Felton and Darby would duel to the death. Jul 07, Julie rated it liked it. Not too bad for a freebie from the kindle store. I would call this a short story. I think novellas are supposed to be longer. Genevieve eloped with Tobias.
They consummate the "marriage " in the carriage. Before they can be legally wed, Genevieve 's father intercepts them. He promptly married her off to a miserly old man. When she is widowed, her husband leaves a strange demand in his will, forcing her to choose between two men he has decided she should marry.
If she marries someone else, she w Not too bad for a freebie from the kindle store. If she marries someone else, she will not inherit. All appears to be settled, until Tobias shows up. Not great, but enjoyable enough. Could be a good way to pass your break or lunch time. Mar 01, Thenia rated it liked it Shelves: romance , series , historical-romance , reviewed , A sweet novella about Tobias Darby, Devil spawn, and Lady Genevieve Mulcaster, young widow and once-upon-a-time ruined by the aforementioned Devil spawn when their elopement failed.
Genevieve is instructed by her late husband's will to marry one of his partners in order to gain access to her inheritance, and she's more than happy to comply since she has a crush on one of them, Lucius Felton, elegant gentleman and ruthless businessman.
Her plans are derailed when Tobias unexpectedly returns from In A sweet novella about Tobias Darby, Devil spawn, and Lady Genevieve Mulcaster, young widow and once-upon-a-time ruined by the aforementioned Devil spawn when their elopement failed.
Her plans are derailed when Tobias unexpectedly returns from India and seems determined to finally marry her. Apr 26, Holly rated it liked it Shelves: read-in , out-do-yourself , books-in , april This is another free Nook download. I enjoyed parts of this, but I never really understood why the heroine was so in love with her husband's business partner. Therefore I didn't understand the rest of her actions.
Especially her stubborn refusal to see the good in the hero. Michael Dorsey is an unemployed actor with an impossible reputation. Here is a quick description and cover image of book The Ugly Duchess Fairy Tales, 4 written by Eloisa James which was published in How can she dare to imagine he loves her… when all London calls her The Ugly Duchess?
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