(Three Gentlemen of London #3)
by G.G. Vandagriff
by G.G. Vandagriff
Adult Historical Romance
ebook, 183 Pages
Summary
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One morning, along the wild Dorset coast, Sir Bertie is bewitched by Lady Catherine Redmayne. Smugglers intervene, and soon her life is in danger. Of course, Bertie feels compelled to protect her, but initially, Catherine believes him to be the menace. It doesn’t help that she is heartbroken and the subject of a scandal.
First, Bertie must convince Catherine of his innocence, then uncover the real threat. Will she yield her injured heart to him? Several forces are at work to separate them, and, after all, he is only an ordinary baronet and she is a marquess’s daughter.
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My Review
NOT AN ORDINARY BARONET is a sweet romance between a dashing rogue and a damsel in distress. Those familiar with the series, will be reunited with beloved characters from the other two books. Those who haven't read the other books, will still easily follow this story and enjoy getting to know these characters. There is a nice element of suspense and a wonderful family dynamic. Overall an enjoyable read.
There was quite a bit to enjoy about this story. I really enjoyed the beginning of the story when Bertie and Catherine first meet and the whole mystery that surrounds their meeting and what follows. I also thought their friendship was really sweet. Some of their misconceptions about each other added some tension and difficulties for them falling in love, but I knew they would get there eventually. My favorite character was Bertie. he seemed consistent and I loved how he came to Catherine's rescue and also how he adored his niece and nephew. He was just a great guy. Catherine was a little more finicky, but I did like her as well.
I also had a few issues. I was surprised that Catherine's former fiance was allowed near her by her or her brother, under the circumstances. It seemed they wanted to continue the scandal instead of quelling it, which seemed off to me. There were also a few areas where the story was slow for me. It did pick up again about two-thirds of the way through and then kept steady to the end. I thought the suspense could have been kept more consistent and the end of that was actually kind of anti-climatic.
In the end, was it what I wished for? I enjoyed this story for the most part. I would have liked more development in areas, but there were also parts that I really enjoyed.
Content: Clean
Source: I received a complimentary copy from the tour host/NetGalley/ebooksforreview.com, which did not require a review nor affect it in any way.
There was quite a bit to enjoy about this story. I really enjoyed the beginning of the story when Bertie and Catherine first meet and the whole mystery that surrounds their meeting and what follows. I also thought their friendship was really sweet. Some of their misconceptions about each other added some tension and difficulties for them falling in love, but I knew they would get there eventually. My favorite character was Bertie. he seemed consistent and I loved how he came to Catherine's rescue and also how he adored his niece and nephew. He was just a great guy. Catherine was a little more finicky, but I did like her as well.
I also had a few issues. I was surprised that Catherine's former fiance was allowed near her by her or her brother, under the circumstances. It seemed they wanted to continue the scandal instead of quelling it, which seemed off to me. There were also a few areas where the story was slow for me. It did pick up again about two-thirds of the way through and then kept steady to the end. I thought the suspense could have been kept more consistent and the end of that was actually kind of anti-climatic.
In the end, was it what I wished for? I enjoyed this story for the most part. I would have liked more development in areas, but there were also parts that I really enjoyed.
Content: Clean
Source: I received a complimentary copy from the tour host/NetGalley/ebooksforreview.com, which did not require a review nor affect it in any way.
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About the Author
G.G. Vandagriff is the author of twenty-four books and is an Amazon #1 Bestselling Author. The Last Waltz, the first novel in her 20th Century Historical Romance Series won the Whitney Award for Best Historical Novel in 2009. There are now two more books in that series—Exile and Defiance.
GG graduated from Stanford and received her master’s degree from George Washington University. She worked as an associate editor at Stanford’s Hoover Institution, an assistant treasurer in the Harvard Treasurer’s office, a bond analyst at Fidelity Investments, and an international banker for Continental Illinois National Bank (later acquired by Bank of America).
She and her husband David are the parents of three children and six grandchildren, her greatest joys in life. Her favorite novel? Jane Eyre. She also loves Florence, Sundance Resort, The Voice, hot chocolate, lilacs, and dachshunds.
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