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Headline Eternal (2013), Kindle Edition, 304 pages
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Fiction. Literature. Romance. Historical Fiction. Felix Rivendale, the Marquess of Wrenworth, is The Ideal Gentleman, a man all men want to be and all women want to possess. Even Felix himself almost believes this golden image. But underneath is a damaged soul soothed only by public adulation. Louisa Cantwell needs to marry well to support her sisters. She does not, however, want Lord Wrenworth-though he seems inexplicably interested in her. She mistrusts his outward perfection, and the praise he garners everywhere he goes. Still, when he is the only man to propose at the end of the London season, she reluctantly accepts. Louisa does not understand her husband's mysterious purposes, but she cannot deny the pleasure her body takes in his touch. Nor can she deny the pull this magnetic man exerts upon her. But does she dare to fall in love with a man so full of dark secrets, any one of which could devastate her, if she were to get any closer?… (more)
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LibraryThing member readinggeek451
Thomas writes well, with excellent characterization. Unfortunately, the male lead turned out to be so vile (after a sympathetic start) that I couldn't finish it.
LibraryThing member ktleyed
I enjoyed this romance as it hearkens back to Thomas' first book, Private Arrangements, which I loved! But, I had issues here with the hero. The way he treats Louisa after their wedding night is too cruel and selfish on his part and I really had a hard time forgiving him for it, despite how he gets
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his comeuppance later on. He was needlessly unfair to Louisa, who was in the dark as to why he was doing it. It's not like in PA, where the bride actually did something awful. Still it was a good book (albeit, short) and had plenty of angst and sensuality and I could barely put it down. Loved seeing Lady Tremaine from PA too and this glimpse of her after her trip to Copenhagen. Show Less
LibraryThing member Conkie
A good story with the characters emotions moving over hills and valleys, pulling the reader along with them. However, I can't help wishing the characters emotions were instead trekking the mountains and caverns of yesteryear.
Re: Audio Narrator: Corrie James is an excellent narrator, and her tone
Re: Audio Narrator: Corrie James is an excellent narrator, and her tone
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and cadence are easy to listen to. In the future, I would prefer to hear her narration in place of Anne Flosnik's, for stories requiring British accents. Show Less
LibraryThing member thehistorychic
Read for Fun (Paperback)
Overall Rating: 4.00
Character Rating: 4.25
Story Rating: 3.75
First Thought when Finished: Other than one little thing, The Luckiest Lady in London by Sherry Thomas was an absolutely unique and wondrous read!
Story Thoughts: The Luckiest Lady in London was truly unique! The
SPOILER: [My one problem is that Felix said "I Love You" first. Knowing his history and his amazing game-playing skills that was just not something I bought. The romantic in me loved that he said it first but it just didn't go with their cat/mouse relationship. I loved the way that Louisa said it. That was perfect. I loved that he admitted it to himself but I just think it would have worked better if he said it after her. Really a nitpicky thing but alas that was my one problem.]
Character Thoughts: Louisa and Felix may be two of the most memorable characters in a historical romance that I have ever read. Their frankness, coyness, and game playing were intriguing to read. I thought it would make me dislike them (normally that kind of interaction would) but alas it made me love them more. I loved how well suited for each other their personalities and passions were. If only one of them were manipulative then it would not have worked but Sherry made manipulation work in this case. They really clicked as a couple for me. I was truly rooting them on.
Final Thoughts: Even though this isn't a series (or at least I don't think it is), I am hoping that there are some books for at least 2 characters in The Luckiest Lady in London. Going off to look now!
Overall Rating: 4.00
Character Rating: 4.25
Story Rating: 3.75
First Thought when Finished: Other than one little thing, The Luckiest Lady in London by Sherry Thomas was an absolutely unique and wondrous read!
Story Thoughts: The Luckiest Lady in London was truly unique! The
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normal progression of meet, fall in love, and ever after were all kind of thrown in basket and Sherry set out with her own timeline. One I have to say that I enjoyed! Seriously, other than what I put in the spoiler below--the whole time I was delighted to see what would come next. Heck, even the thing I am going to mention below, I didn't dislike, it just kind of struck me as odd!SPOILER: [My one problem is that Felix said "I Love You" first. Knowing his history and his amazing game-playing skills that was just not something I bought. The romantic in me loved that he said it first but it just didn't go with their cat/mouse relationship. I loved the way that Louisa said it. That was perfect. I loved that he admitted it to himself but I just think it would have worked better if he said it after her. Really a nitpicky thing but alas that was my one problem.]
Character Thoughts: Louisa and Felix may be two of the most memorable characters in a historical romance that I have ever read. Their frankness, coyness, and game playing were intriguing to read. I thought it would make me dislike them (normally that kind of interaction would) but alas it made me love them more. I loved how well suited for each other their personalities and passions were. If only one of them were manipulative then it would not have worked but Sherry made manipulation work in this case. They really clicked as a couple for me. I was truly rooting them on.
Final Thoughts: Even though this isn't a series (or at least I don't think it is), I am hoping that there are some books for at least 2 characters in The Luckiest Lady in London. Going off to look now!
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LibraryThing member WhiskeyintheJar
I have never read a book by Sherry Thomas before. You can now bet your sweet patooties I will be snatching up as many of her books I can find.
You want a smart, realistic, and willing to sacrifice for her family but NOT martyr herself heroine?
DONE.
You want a closed off, hidden, Ideal Gentleman,
DONE.
You want a non-forced storyline of two people navigating personal issues involving trust, love, and learning to reveal and grow together?
DONE.
From the banter that was intelligent, engaging, push/pull, and sexual (Oh my dearies, the sexual banter;) to the emotional strife of fear and of revealing love and oneself, Felix and Louisa never failed to make me smile, heat me up, and produce watery eyes.
The one disappointment was the very abrupt ending. I could have read epilogue after epilogue about this couple.
A very delightful historical.
(Elicited the same feelings I had while reading Connie Brockway's "The Bridal Favor". I did find Brockway's to have more emotional punch and storyline however, and rated it 5stars)
You want a smart, realistic, and willing to sacrifice for her family but NOT martyr herself heroine?
DONE.
You want a closed off, hidden, Ideal Gentleman,
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with a delicious sense of humor hero?DONE.
You want a non-forced storyline of two people navigating personal issues involving trust, love, and learning to reveal and grow together?
DONE.
From the banter that was intelligent, engaging, push/pull, and sexual (Oh my dearies, the sexual banter;) to the emotional strife of fear and of revealing love and oneself, Felix and Louisa never failed to make me smile, heat me up, and produce watery eyes.
The one disappointment was the very abrupt ending. I could have read epilogue after epilogue about this couple.
A very delightful historical.
(Elicited the same feelings I had while reading Connie Brockway's "The Bridal Favor". I did find Brockway's to have more emotional punch and storyline however, and rated it 5stars)
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LibraryThing member N.W.Moors
Felix Rivendale, Marquess of Wrendale, is known as the Ideal Gentleman, but his personality is a facade to hide a hurt man looking for adulation and love. The one woman who seems to see past his fake appearance is Louisa Cantwell, probably because she also maintains a false personality. Hers is
I really like romances built on internal conflicts and personal growth, and that's what Ms. Thomas has provided here. There's very little in the way of exterior entanglements, only a slow-burning romance as the two realize that the other is exactly what each need. I like that they have common interests in the study of astronomy. It provides a strong basis for their relationship to build upon.
It's fun to watch these two manipulative and pragmatic people swept off their feet by forces neither expected or understand. This is a very satisfying romance.
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because she needs to marry a rich man to keep her family safe. Neither wants to let the other know too much about their real self, but are fascinated with how much the other can discern.I really like romances built on internal conflicts and personal growth, and that's what Ms. Thomas has provided here. There's very little in the way of exterior entanglements, only a slow-burning romance as the two realize that the other is exactly what each need. I like that they have common interests in the study of astronomy. It provides a strong basis for their relationship to build upon.
It's fun to watch these two manipulative and pragmatic people swept off their feet by forces neither expected or understand. This is a very satisfying romance.
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LibraryThing member samnreader
Good grief, this book is fan-flipping-tastic. I've never read Sherry Thomas before, and right off the bat, she earns a favorite spot on my shelf. The first historical romance to go there, if I'm not mistaken.
I was so invested in and so adored this couple. The dirty talk was off the charts. The
I'm so glad this was recommended to me!
I was so invested in and so adored this couple. The dirty talk was off the charts. The
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sweet talk was unreal. The writing was substantive.The characters had depth and believability. I'm so glad this was recommended to me!
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LibraryThing member JorgeousJotts
This is well written. The events are believable, the characters make sense, their struggles are engaging. I like that even when you can tell that a character is making a mistake, you can still see how it makes perfect sense to them given their background. There's good insight into their internal
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struggles overall. I've been hearing about this author for years, and finally got ahold of one, and I'm so pleased. I'm definitely looking forward to reading more. Show Less
Awards
NPR: Books We Love (2013)
AAR Annual Reader Poll (2014)
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2013-11-05
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Felix Rivendale, the Marquess of Wrenworth, is The Ideal Gentleman, a man all men want to be and all women want to possess. But underneath is a damaged soul soothed only by public adulation. Louisa Cantwell needs to marry well to support her sisters. When Wrenworth is the only man to propose at the end of the London season, she reluctantly accepts. Louisa does not understand her husband's mysterious purposes, but she cannot deny the pleasure her body takes in his touch.
Meh, rather ridiculous.
Meh, rather ridiculous.