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nicole_defran's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
whiskeyinthejar's review
2.0
This book had the unlucky coincidence of being read right after a lackluster book that pretty much had the same storyline.
Tall heroine who hides her hurt behind a tough abrasive exterior. This book's heroine was better constructed but the whole "I can never believe I have any minuscule attractiveness to me" carried on far too long. It ended up giving her a bit of immaturity.
Poor gorgeous hero who needs to marry for money to save estate. Same character outline as the other books I read but story placement here was a bit different with hero and heroine's families having a centuries old feud. The feud wasn't really explained but how it effected their present families was detailed. They are caught in a compromising position and hero marries heroine even though her father doesn't give him her dowry, thus bankrupting the hero.
This book had more of a story construct but how long it takes the hero and heroine to develop past the immature "I hate you!" "No, I hate you!" took too long and I missed seeing their relationship without any animosity.
Since I read this right after not enjoying an extremely similar storyline, I definitely think I already had my fill of insecure abrasive tall heroines (I'm even one!) and the poor gorgeous heroes who just want them to recognize how regal they are.
The bottom line, I was exhausted by how long it took hero and heroine to move beyond their animosity.
Tall heroine who hides her hurt behind a tough abrasive exterior. This book's heroine was better constructed but the whole "I can never believe I have any minuscule attractiveness to me" carried on far too long. It ended up giving her a bit of immaturity.
Poor gorgeous hero who needs to marry for money to save estate. Same character outline as the other books I read but story placement here was a bit different with hero and heroine's families having a centuries old feud. The feud wasn't really explained but how it effected their present families was detailed. They are caught in a compromising position and hero marries heroine even though her father doesn't give him her dowry, thus bankrupting the hero.
This book had more of a story construct but how long it takes the hero and heroine to develop past the immature "I hate you!" "No, I hate you!" took too long and I missed seeing their relationship without any animosity.
Since I read this right after not enjoying an extremely similar storyline, I definitely think I already had my fill of insecure abrasive tall heroines (I'm even one!) and the poor gorgeous heroes who just want them to recognize how regal they are.
The bottom line, I was exhausted by how long it took hero and heroine to move beyond their animosity.
rani_reeds's review
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
robinwalter's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Another well-written enemies-to-lovers story from Ms Heath
melissad75's review
3.0
Not my favorite of the Virginia Heath books I've read so far, but a pretty good way to pass a rainy sick day at home. 3.5 stars
kiwicoral's review against another edition
4.0
Another delightful, diverting read by Virginia Heath.
Both the hero and the heroine were well drawn characters. And they had the whole enemies to lovers thing down. I loved that they really went for it.
I really like this author's stuff.
Both the hero and the heroine were well drawn characters. And they had the whole enemies to lovers thing down. I loved that they really went for it.
I really like this author's stuff.
georgiewhoissarahdrew's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars rounded up
Very satisfying traditional HR. HEatA takes well-worn plot devices (the forced marriage, feuding families, PTSD) and makes something fresh and delightful out of them. Connie and Aaron actually talk to each other; each notices the other's virtues (slowly, to be sure) and their coming together feels both hard-worn and satisfying. I'd read this again, and I'll certainly look for others by Virginia Heath.
Very satisfying traditional HR. HEatA takes well-worn plot devices (the forced marriage, feuding families, PTSD) and makes something fresh and delightful out of them. Connie and Aaron actually talk to each other; each notices the other's virtues (slowly, to be sure) and their coming together feels both hard-worn and satisfying. I'd read this again, and I'll certainly look for others by Virginia Heath.
wyvernfriend's review against another edition
4.0
Sometimes they so need education on communication and anger management.