• I was worried going into this one because a lot of people in their reviews disliked Jacinda for being nosy - but she is very clearly modelled after • I was worried going into this one because a lot of people in their reviews disliked Jacinda for being nosy - but she is very clearly modelled after Emma Woodhouse, which just shows me that those people have not read the novel in question. Despite my initial misgivings, this book was absolutely lovely. Jacinda snoops because she's wary of secrets since her father kept a family on the side and her mother died of a broken heart. And Crispin was a sweetheart, really. I also loved that this is set in a castle with a bailey and a donjon (no, not a dungeon lol), which reminds me of some of the medievals that I love. I didn't even mind the amnesia thing because it wasn't done in a morose manner and Jacinda kept all of her idiosyncrasies.
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• I was worried going into this one because a lot of people in their reviews disliked Jacinda for being nosy - but she is very clearly modelled after Emma Woodhouse, which just shows me that those people have not read the novel in question. Despite my initial misgivings, this book was absolutely lovely. Jacinda snoops because she's wary of secrets since her father kept a family on the side and her mother died of a broken heart. And Crispin was a sweetheart, really. I also loved that this is set in a castle with a bailey and a donjon (no, not a dungeon lol), which reminds me of some of the medievals that I love. I didn't even mind the amnesia thing because it wasn't done in a morose manner and Jacinda kept all of her idiosyncrasies....more
This was super cute and felt like a hug on a cold winter day. I like how Manning threaded some folklore into the story. It added a nice touch. And I aThis was super cute and felt like a hug on a cold winter day. I like how Manning threaded some folklore into the story. It added a nice touch. And I also liked how the romance seemed plausible even though the book is so short. Well done. Read my full review here.
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This was super cute and felt like a hug on a cold winter day. I like how Manning threaded some folklore into the story. It added a nice touch. And I also liked how the romance seemed plausible even though the book is so short. Well done. Read my full review here....more
Rex is a sweetheart, and I love him to bits. Clara is so much like myself that it was painful to read her self-deprecating thoughts, but oh-so wonderfRex is a sweetheart, and I love him to bits. Clara is so much like myself that it was painful to read her self-deprecating thoughts, but oh-so wonderful to watch her bloom. What's great about these two as a couple is they help each other become better people. And they communicate (as long as they realize what it is they're trying to communicate, that is). This is just such a romantic book! It felt so rewarding to read it and to see their love blossom. I wanted to insert myself into that newspaper office and help Clara out, as well! Not only does she grow as a woman, but she also grows as an individual. She becomes who she was always meant to be, and Rex becomes less and less of a cynic as the book progresses, revealing his true self that had been hidden behind protective armor. That is something that I have to believe we are all capable of doing—that we can make lasting changes in our lives for the better.
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Rex is a sweetheart, and I love him to bits. Clara is so much like myself that it was painful to read her self-deprecating thoughts, but oh-so wonderful to watch her bloom. What's great about these two as a couple is they help each other become better people. And they communicate (as long as they realize what it is they're trying to communicate, that is). This is just such a romantic book! It felt so rewarding to read it and to see their love blossom. I wanted to insert myself into that newspaper office and help Clara out, as well! Not only does she grow as a woman, but she also grows as an individual. She becomes who she was always meant to be, and Rex becomes less and less of a cynic as the book progresses, revealing his true self that had been hidden behind protective armor. That is something that I have to believe we are all capable of doing—that we can make lasting changes in our lives for the better.
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Rex is a sweetheart, and I love him to bits. Clara is so much like myself that it was painful to read her self-deprecating thoughts, but oh-so wonderful to watch her bloom. What's great about these two as a couple is they help each other become better people. And they communicate (as long as they realize what it is they're trying to communicate, that is). This is just such a romantic book! It felt so rewarding to read it and to see their love blossom. I wanted to insert myself into that newspaper office and help Clara out, as well! Not only does she grow as a woman, but she also grows as an individual. She becomes who she was always meant to be, and Rex becomes less and less of a cynic as the book progresses, revealing his true self that had been hidden behind protective armor. That is something that I have to believe we are all capable of doing—that we can make lasting changes in our lives for the better....more
While this is a nice story overall, I would have liked more characterization on Simon's part. In fact, I would have liked more depth for both Simon anWhile this is a nice story overall, I would have liked more characterization on Simon's part. In fact, I would have liked more depth for both Simon and Annabelle. After the marriage, there is a little too much filler, even though Annabelle does grow as a character and the novel certainly goes out with a bang (pun intended). I loved the wallflowers, and I have a particular fondness for Daisy. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
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