Helpful Score: 3
England 1815
Pretty good read. I like smart heroines, but Caroline is pretty much a genius. It was interesting to read about this in a historical setting. Ashworth did create the perfectly suited hero for her. I found myself rooting for them the entire book. Although the climax was somewhat predictable, the epilogue makes up for it as it came as an entire surprise (at least to me :)
Recommended read - but don't drop everything for it.
Pretty good read. I like smart heroines, but Caroline is pretty much a genius. It was interesting to read about this in a historical setting. Ashworth did create the perfectly suited hero for her. I found myself rooting for them the entire book. Although the climax was somewhat predictable, the epilogue makes up for it as it came as an entire surprise (at least to me :)
Recommended read - but don't drop everything for it.
Helpful Score: 3
I thoroughly enjoyed this book :) I like a book to make me laugh out loud and to cry!
Brent Ravensworth, Earl of Weymerth returns from war to find that his cousin has sold away his prize possessions and left his pockets empty. Parts of his possessions were purchased by an extremely wealthy man of the working class. The deal is that Brent must marry the business mans daughter, Caroline and he will get back his coveted possessions.
Caroline is a brilliant botanist. She has cross breed roses to produce the elusive lavender Rose. However, in a mans world she has not been welcome. Her dream is to work with the best of the best in the world of botany.
The Earl marries to retrieve his possessions Caroline marries believing that with a marriage of convenience, she can travel to work with the renowned botanists.
Both fight against falling in love with the other. Then Caroline takes the Earls deaf, bastard daughter into her heart and love becomes harder and harder to fight.
The best of Adele Ashworths books so far!
Brent Ravensworth, Earl of Weymerth returns from war to find that his cousin has sold away his prize possessions and left his pockets empty. Parts of his possessions were purchased by an extremely wealthy man of the working class. The deal is that Brent must marry the business mans daughter, Caroline and he will get back his coveted possessions.
Caroline is a brilliant botanist. She has cross breed roses to produce the elusive lavender Rose. However, in a mans world she has not been welcome. Her dream is to work with the best of the best in the world of botany.
The Earl marries to retrieve his possessions Caroline marries believing that with a marriage of convenience, she can travel to work with the renowned botanists.
Both fight against falling in love with the other. Then Caroline takes the Earls deaf, bastard daughter into her heart and love becomes harder and harder to fight.
The best of Adele Ashworths books so far!
Helpful Score: 1
Caroline Grayson had always wanted to study botany and was determined to see her dreams come true. But then her father arranged for her to marry. Marriage was not what she expected. Her new husband gave her the freedom she never expected, and the respect she deserved. Now Caroline had to make the choice between her lifelong dream and the man she loved.
Excellent story.
Excellent story.
Helpful Score: 1
Emjoyed this book immensely!
Helpful Score: 1
I loved this book. Caroline was so much NOT the typical heroine. The Earl was the perfect foil and the dance they go through to get to their ending was really fun.
I liked how bits of information came out and the unexpected reactions added to the story. The ending was a great touch.
I liked how bits of information came out and the unexpected reactions added to the story. The ending was a great touch.
