pickAnother super-belated review—I read this back in August.
This is Heyer, so of course it was a delight. Ancilla, companion-governess and “too old” to consider romance (28) didn‘t factor “the Nonesuch” into her plans… The two leads are as likable, witty, and intelligent as Ancilla‘s spoiled charge, Tiffany, is annoying. The misunderstanding in the middle is far too easily resolved, but I liked the characters too much for me to be put off by it. ⤵️
“Perhaps God gave one sisters to teach one to love the inexplicable.”
I always say that historical romance isn't my favorite subgenre but apparently I love them as long as there is some madcap adventure plot because Earl Crush stole the show last quarter and joined A Shore Thing in the next round. Absolutely adored it. Rules for Ghosting is my pick for October, it was the perfect mix of introspection, romance, and paranormal.
#ReadingBracket2025 Romance
pickIt‘s a delightful mix of manners, mischief, and magic! If you love Bridgerton style romance with witty banter, sass, and a sprinkle of enchantment, this one‘s for you. Emmeline, a freshly graduated nanny from the Parasol Academy, takes on three mischievous wards—and their brooding guardian, the “difficult Duke” of St. Lawrence. Expect chemistry, secrets, and magical mishaps that‘ll make you smile, swoon, and keep turning pages!
pick“She nodded, wondering if it could creep up on her. Probably not. She was the sort of person who would need it whacked over the head.”
Well, it‘s SNOWING, which seems like a mighty good excuse to tuck up in bed with my kittycorn lamp and a Courtney Milan novel. I got off to a slow start with THE EARL WHO ISN‘T thanks to a couple of busy days, but I‘m past the 50% mark and I hope I‘ve got enough momentum to finish it tomorrow. It‘s often very funny, despite some fraught circumstances on both leads‘ sides. I especially love how Andrew‘s little bro is extremely fifteen years old.
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I would like to start by saying that I hate this title *so* very much 😂 I wish I had judged the book by its title because this was not the best.
I really enjoyed the first book in this series, but this did not hit the same. The middle was so long & boring, and that was the whole time the two main characters were together, so that wasn‘t great.
I will read the next book in the series to see Simon‘s story, but my expectations are tempered.
This was my 1962 pick for #192025. @Librarybelle 2d