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The new Regency romance from Julia Quinn is funny, heart-warming and - best of all - completely unputdownable - think Bridget Jones meets Jane Austen!
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Sebastian Grey is in limbo. He is the heir presumptive to the Earl of Newbury, unless the current earl, a widower, can find a bride who will bear him a son. Newbury is in his sixties and somewhat portly, but as an earl he's considered quite a catch. Sebastian, on the other hand, is twenty-nine and extremely handsome, but in no hurry to find a wife. Annabel Winslow, a country girl through and through, has received an offer to go to London for the season. The eldest of a family of eight, she knows that a good marriage might be the only thing that will save her family from ruin. After a few weeks in town, Annabel attracts the attention of the Earl of Newbury. The thought of submitting to him makes her skin crawl, but she is practical and determined to do her duty. Even when Sebastian Grey comes on the scene.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Since I discovered Julia Quinn over a year ago, I've devoured her books up. Not one of her novels has left me with a bad taste in my mouth, to put it simply she's brilliant. I've been waiting for this book since Sebastian was first introduce in What Happens In London and was not disappointed in the least.
I'll not bother with a recount of the story as there are already many. What I will do is disagree with the surprising amount of bad/middling reviews. One of my biggest worries with this book was that it would be an anti-climax just as Romancing Mr Bridgerton was. I don't mean to imply that RMB was a terrible novel, but more that Quinn's way of making Colin's character more complex didn't appeal to me. I thought Sebastian would be portrayed the same way but his character really makes a lot of sense and you can really emphasise with him.
In this genre it's so easy to hate the heroine for the smallest little things, and whilst Annabel did have bad habitats they were easily forgiveable and added to her character. I particularly liked the lists involved in the book and would have loved to have seen more of them further into the book. I disagree with another reviewers view that they were unnecessary because they essentially had nothing to do with the plot. What makes Quinn's books so brilliant it the character quality. Unlike other writers she doesn't have a hundred different storylines occuring simultaneously, the magic in her books are the characters. The lists give the reader a clear insight into the character and are also humorous. I'd go so far as to say they were essential to the story - I mean the book is called "10 Things I Love About You", a list or two was bound to come up.
Whilst many writers do use too many Americanisms in books I do not see this as a criticism I can make against Quinn. Generally she avoids the major traps other writers fall into and it is clearly evident she has done a lot of research. I'm also sure I read that Quinn attended a boading school in England which has also probably influenced her in this regard. Most books you pick up nowadays are so full of awful phrases that a British reader has to cringe and think that the Americans are ruining our language. Quinn though cannot be accused of this - yes she makes the occassional error but she IS American at the end of the day and therefore WILL murder the English language at some point.
So to conclude; a wonderful book! The only disappointment is that this will be hard to forget thus I'll have to wait even longer before re-reading.
I'll not bother with a recount of the story as there are already many. What I will do is disagree with the surprising amount of bad/middling reviews. One of my biggest worries with this book was that it would be an anti-climax just as Romancing Mr Bridgerton was. I don't mean to imply that RMB was a terrible novel, but more that Quinn's way of making Colin's character more complex didn't appeal to me. I thought Sebastian would be portrayed the same way but his character really makes a lot of sense and you can really emphasise with him.
In this genre it's so easy to hate the heroine for the smallest little things, and whilst Annabel did have bad habitats they were easily forgiveable and added to her character. I particularly liked the lists involved in the book and would have loved to have seen more of them further into the book. I disagree with another reviewers view that they were unnecessary because they essentially had nothing to do with the plot. What makes Quinn's books so brilliant it the character quality. Unlike other writers she doesn't have a hundred different storylines occuring simultaneously, the magic in her books are the characters. The lists give the reader a clear insight into the character and are also humorous. I'd go so far as to say they were essential to the story - I mean the book is called "10 Things I Love About You", a list or two was bound to come up.
Whilst many writers do use too many Americanisms in books I do not see this as a criticism I can make against Quinn. Generally she avoids the major traps other writers fall into and it is clearly evident she has done a lot of research. I'm also sure I read that Quinn attended a boading school in England which has also probably influenced her in this regard. Most books you pick up nowadays are so full of awful phrases that a British reader has to cringe and think that the Americans are ruining our language. Quinn though cannot be accused of this - yes she makes the occassional error but she IS American at the end of the day and therefore WILL murder the English language at some point.
So to conclude; a wonderful book! The only disappointment is that this will be hard to forget thus I'll have to wait even longer before re-reading.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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The Earl of Newbury needs an heir. That is, he already has one, but since his son died a year ago, his nephew Sebastian Grey stands to inherit everything. Charming, handsome and intelligent, Sebastian has no idea why his uncle despises him, but the feeling is entirely mutual. So when his sixty-something-year-old uncle begins searching for a wife, he doesn't care. It's not like he wants to be an earl anyway. He has far more important things to be doing. Luckily for him.
Unluckily for Annabel Winslow, the oldest of eight and freshly brought to town in search of a husband that can help support them, the earl has decided she'll make a fine, fertile bride. What matter if Newbury's in his sixties, every girl would love to be a rich countess... wouldn't she?
Packed with wit and elegance, with a touch of face, the estimable Julia Quinn resturs with another Regency romp. After his scene-stealing antics in What Happens in London as a hero Sebastian doesn't disappoint. With a hint of darkness beneath his devil-may-care façade, he's flirtatious and fun, and always happy to help out any damsels in distress.
Which is fortunate for Annabel. If ever there was a distressing situation for a damsel to be in, it's the prospect of marrying Newbury. The earl is suitably repulsive, and Annabel's grandparents hideously pushy - though her grandmother has moments of comic genius. Annabel's only forms of solace are her sweet cousin, Louisa, and her new friendship with Lady Olivia, cousin-by-marriage to a certain Sebastian Grey.
Tripping lightly through the London Season, with trips to the opera and a house party for variety, this tale sparkles from start to finish. The connection between Seb and Annabel reads with effortless ease from the first, and if the path to happiness may not be entirely smooth, the one to love is inevitable. Fun, light and thoroughly enjoyable, this is Quinn at her irreverent best.
Unluckily for Annabel Winslow, the oldest of eight and freshly brought to town in search of a husband that can help support them, the earl has decided she'll make a fine, fertile bride. What matter if Newbury's in his sixties, every girl would love to be a rich countess... wouldn't she?
Packed with wit and elegance, with a touch of face, the estimable Julia Quinn resturs with another Regency romp. After his scene-stealing antics in What Happens in London as a hero Sebastian doesn't disappoint. With a hint of darkness beneath his devil-may-care façade, he's flirtatious and fun, and always happy to help out any damsels in distress.
Which is fortunate for Annabel. If ever there was a distressing situation for a damsel to be in, it's the prospect of marrying Newbury. The earl is suitably repulsive, and Annabel's grandparents hideously pushy - though her grandmother has moments of comic genius. Annabel's only forms of solace are her sweet cousin, Louisa, and her new friendship with Lady Olivia, cousin-by-marriage to a certain Sebastian Grey.
Tripping lightly through the London Season, with trips to the opera and a house party for variety, this tale sparkles from start to finish. The connection between Seb and Annabel reads with effortless ease from the first, and if the path to happiness may not be entirely smooth, the one to love is inevitable. Fun, light and thoroughly enjoyable, this is Quinn at her irreverent best.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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If like me you are a Julia Quinn fan you will HAVE to read this book because you will have already devoured all her other books, but I didn't think that this book was that great, compared to some of her other novels.
The plot is centred around Sebastion Grey who we have met before and is a twenty-nine year old gorgeous 'rake'. Sebastion will become an earl if his old and rather horrid uncle (the current earl) dies without producing a male heir.
Enter, Annabel Winslow, the oldest of eight children who is in London for the season. She must find a rich husband so that she can support her family. The Earl soon sets his sights on her as a potential wife, who will give him the heir he so needs. She in return would be able to support her family, but she is repulsed by this lecherous old man.
However when Sebastion and Annabel meet, they have an obvious attraction with each other but things can never be simple in love.
ISSUES KEEPING LOVERS APART:Annabel needs a rich husband and Sebastion appears not to be that wealthy, Sebastion himself is in no hurry to marry, and add to this the fact that Sebastion and his Uncle can't stand the sight of each other but Annabel's grandparents are friends of the earl and back his proposal.
What follows is entertaining but not that exciting, I found it a little slow and the romance between Sebastion and Annabel was not that convincing. The scene near the end with the Uncle in the bedroom was a little too farce-like. Maybe I've just read too many of these Quinn regency novels and I'm getting too picky...if you read this as one of your first Julia Quinn novels you'll probably enjoy it alot more than someone like me. I've been waiting for a book that is as good as her brilliant 'When he was Wicked', this is not!
The plot is centred around Sebastion Grey who we have met before and is a twenty-nine year old gorgeous 'rake'. Sebastion will become an earl if his old and rather horrid uncle (the current earl) dies without producing a male heir.
Enter, Annabel Winslow, the oldest of eight children who is in London for the season. She must find a rich husband so that she can support her family. The Earl soon sets his sights on her as a potential wife, who will give him the heir he so needs. She in return would be able to support her family, but she is repulsed by this lecherous old man.
However when Sebastion and Annabel meet, they have an obvious attraction with each other but things can never be simple in love.
ISSUES KEEPING LOVERS APART:Annabel needs a rich husband and Sebastion appears not to be that wealthy, Sebastion himself is in no hurry to marry, and add to this the fact that Sebastion and his Uncle can't stand the sight of each other but Annabel's grandparents are friends of the earl and back his proposal.
What follows is entertaining but not that exciting, I found it a little slow and the romance between Sebastion and Annabel was not that convincing. The scene near the end with the Uncle in the bedroom was a little too farce-like. Maybe I've just read too many of these Quinn regency novels and I'm getting too picky...if you read this as one of your first Julia Quinn novels you'll probably enjoy it alot more than someone like me. I've been waiting for a book that is as good as her brilliant 'When he was Wicked', this is not!
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One of the worst, most trashy books I have ever read
I purchased this book as one website described it as 'Jane Austen meets Bridget Jone's Diary' and was excessively disappointed. Read more
Published 14 months ago by ThreeIsles
another good read
all the usual regency boy meets girl stuff. but throw in an elderly fat uncle who doesnt want to his title to pass on to his nephew (our hero) and said uncle has taken a fancy to... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Lindymck
Very enjoyable read
I didn't have high hopes for this book, as I was disappointed by Julia Quinn's last book, but was very pleasantly surprised by this one, I much preferred it. Read more
Published 20 months ago by twinkletoes
Superior sequel
I really enjoyed this sequel, far more than Julia Quinn's previous novel. I was quite disappointed in it and swithered whether to buy this book. Read more
Published 20 months ago by kmac
Nice
This was nice reading - I liked Bridgerton series better but this was okay too.
Published 22 months ago by M. Kalliokoski
Another great read from Julia Quinn
Ten Things I Love About You was yet another great read from Julia Quinn however short and sweet it was. Great humour from the characters which makes it a really entertaining read. Read more
Published 22 months ago by HippySal
Surprisinlgy not up to Quinns usual standard
I'm a great fan of Julia Quinns books. She has such a fun and witty way of writing and the stories always leave you with a warm feeling. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Ebba Stewart
Like a Chinese meal
I think it was a mistake to read this immediately after "What happens in London". I like many of Julia Quinn's book but these two were below par. And what's with the lists, Julia? Read more
Published 23 months ago by normally a fan
Fun, witty, and terrific characters.
Set in London, 1822. Annabel Winslow is staying with her grandparents, Lord and Lady Vickers, in London for The Season. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Detra Fitch
Sooooo funny
I love Julia Quinn and once again she hasn't disappointed. The characters are really funny and the book is just so easy to read that I finished it in a day. Read more
Published 24 months ago by V. Knight
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