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S. J. Cooper
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2020
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This book really is superb. It's my third time reading it (though it's been 8 or more years since the last time), but it still doesn't get old.

This is the Bridgerton book with the famous Pall Mall (aka Croquet) scene. It really is HILARIOUS! I could not stop laughing and I even knew what was coming!

This book is an excellent example of how the enemies to lovers trope should be written. It's enemies-to-friends-to-lovers, the absolute best kind of trope! I hate it when a couple is enemies, but are overwhelmed by their sexual attraction, until the last ten pages. The relationship between Kate and Anthony perfectly progresses, the story giving each character reasons to hate each other as well as start to respect and like each other. By 50%, they have decided they both respect and like each other and have a whole conversation coming to an understanding. Then they fall in love 😍 it's flawless.

There are some very funny and entertaining scenes in this book that made me laugh out loud! Ms. Quinn wrote two characters who aren't perfect, but are perfect for each other. They really understand one another and it's beautiful.

There's two love scenes, wedding night and then a few months later. Plus a bit a heavy petting and kissing scenes.
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melanie
3.0 out of 5 stars Fun overall- but with one possibly very concerning assault scene
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2021
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After watching Bridgertons on Netflix I went ahead and read this book to continue the fun. And yes it was fun! Predictable in many ways, silly, and very fun. I devoured it in about 2 days.

I only gave it 3 stars because I have one big concern about a scene in the book. I very much hope they soften this issue if they adapt it for netflix. Anthony and Kate have a very "Jack and Diane from cheers/Jess and Nick from new girl" sort of energy. Which is fun overall and totally fine. However, towards the beginning of the book there is a scene in the office that would fit the definition of sexual assault in my opinion. Especially given the huge power differentials between men and women at the time, age, experience, wealth. She is scared of him in this scene. It isn't cute or funny. Not romantic, actually extreamly upsetting and not ok. If Netflix doesn't fix this for the show there will definitely be upset fans.
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Ashley TidwellTop Contributor: DC Comics
4.0 out of 5 stars I love Kate!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2020
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My favorite! Anthony and Kate argue, they bicker, they banter, they get compromised, honestly what else do you want out of a romance novel? Oh duh, love and they have that too! Anthony is convinced he is going to marry this season because he cannot outlive his father and he is sure of who he will marry, the diamond of the season Kate's sister Edwina and the only problem standing in his way is Kate herself! Edwina declared to everyone at a public event that she could only marry if her older sister Kate approved which is very much not normal in London Society but Anthony decides to take up the challenge and woo both women one to marry, one to gain approval from. The only issue is he is falling in love with the wrong sister. Kate and Anthony are a delight! They bicker and banter so much and the emotional roller coasters they both go through to find their love story make it my favorite book! I love Kate with all my heart and spotting her and Anthony in later books is so much fun! I want more epilogues of just them two, I want stories of their children, I want more Kate! Go pick this one up, I might even suggest just skipping the first in the series and jumping right in here, it would be worth it really!
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D. Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars Love Love Love the Bridgerton Series by Julia Quinn
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2017
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It was soooo refreshing to read a book that has been well edited, with no grammatical errors or spelling errors, no mis-used words and a plot that flows smoothly with no inconsistencies!

I've always loved Julia Quinn's books, especially the Bridgerton series. I had read this book in hardback a number of years ago, but rereading it was still a joy. In fact, I'm going to reread All of the books in this series. Ms. Quinn is a gifted author with a unique ability to tell an engaging story.

In this story, the H is Anthony B. and the h is Katherine (Kate), who is the overlooked older sister of Edwina. Kate and Edwina's father had died and the family was on a limited budget. As a result, both sisters were having their first Season together, even though Kate was almost 21 and Edwina was barely 18. Kate screened all the suitors for Edwina's hand and didn't want the H to court her because he was a Rake. As far as the H was concerned, Edwina was a perfect match because he didn't want to love his wife and felt sure that Edwina fit in that regard. In her attempts to protect Edwina, the h and H were constantly at odds. However, that gave the H the opportunity to really get to know the h and he realized that he liked what he saw, even though he was going to have to struggle not to fall in love with the h.

Ms. Quinn draws her characters so well that you feel their emotions with them. There are several mildly described sex scenes, but no profanity except an occasional "damn" from the H. All in all, you can't go wrong with this book and I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys romance books.
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Carolien S
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun, romantic read
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2020
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Lord Bridgerton has decided that it is time to marry. He is therefore looking for a suitable wife, but definitely does not want to fall in love with the selected candidate. The only problem is the sister of his preferred choice. Kate does not deem Anthony a suitable husband for her sister, Edwina, as she suspects that he does not love her sister and he is a really aggravating person who annoys Kate no end. A fun, romantic read with some great moments of comedy and lovely characters.
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Shameka Pennycook
5.0 out of 5 stars Fear
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2020
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I can't imagine having such a certainty that your gonna die at a particular age. Poor Anthony actually thinking he could control whether or not he falls in love, because that would make dying so much harder. It's definitely a crazy notion to get in ur head, especially considering that accidents happen all the time and you can die at anytime. There are no guarantees of how long anybody will live. And I'm glad Anthony was able to learn this in the end; to live each day as if is his last and to make the most of it, to love Kate and live life to the fullest. It just goes to show that if we let our fears control us we keep ourselves from living our best lives.
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BalW
4.0 out of 5 stars Jane Austen with sex (and lots of it)
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2021
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I didn't read the first book because I watched the Netflix series. So bought this one to check if the writer could actually write a good story, and she can but with a particular formula. I have now read number 3 and tired of the formula, so not going to bother with the others because they will probably follow the same pattern which is predictable. I also know that Colin marrys Penelope beause it is is at the end of the second book if you are concentrating!! No competition with Jane Austen because all of her books are very different and the tantalising sexual tension in Austen's books are probably preferable to many readers than the overt sex scenes in these books.
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Anz
3.0 out of 5 stars Slightly better than the first one
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 12, 2021
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Having just read "The Duke and I", and more or less enjoyed it, I ordered and read this one straight away. It's nothing I haven't read before.
The plot is un-imaginative and at times ludicrous. The lead characters spend half of the book threatening bodily harm on eachother and on many occaissions carrying out those threats. It's supposed to be funny but it's childish nonsense (some might say abuse).

Anthony was a fairly good character in the first book, but all of that is ripped from him and he becomes a horny teenager who doesn't know how to keep it in his breeches. Kate could have been a good heroine if I was shown that she was different to all the other ladies and not told so once or twice a page.

As with the first book, the dialogue is clunky, there are a few americanisms and a lot of rubbish. But as with the first it is readable, i whizzed through this in an afternoon, time wasting, brain resting drivel.

If you are looking for high literature, unforgettable characters and the New Darcy, this is not for you, if you are looking to be vaguely entertained ... read on.
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California Quinn
5.0 out of 5 stars My favourite Bridgerton, by a whisker!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2020
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Oh how I adore a reformed rake and there's no one more delicious in my book than Anthony Bridgerton, who turned up in the first Bridgerton book defending his sister Daphne and has made a decision at the beginning of this book to marry Kate Sheffield's sweet and biddable younger sister... The only thing standing in this very eligible bachelor's way - thanks to his previously well reported wicked ways - is Claudia's older sister who is not nearly so biddable and is determined to save her sister from the likes of Anthony. Clearly inspired by the Taming of the Shrew this is a wild, witty and also passionate tale of two strong-willed people finding love and a lot more besides. I adored this book and after having hoovered up the whole Bridgerton series, I think this is probably my favourite (although that was a tough choice I can tell you!). I loved the dynamics between these two alpha personalities. And there is an absolutely hilarious game of Pall Mall as the two of them try to cheat each other to a win while the rest of the clan look on. Quite simply unputdownable.
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jbfranco
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely enchanting !
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2019
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I was hooked from the very beginning! I loved the way this author writes and how she develop the story. What a nice touch the “gossip” society papers gave to this book. It was hilarious. On top of that I loved Kate and Anthony chemistry, romance and cute banter. Love love love ! This book has it all plus a heroine & hero with a witty mind and funny moments that had me laughing out loud. I stayed till earlier hours reading without stopping. So is really good this book and a must read for all fans of a historical romance. ❤️
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Ritu
4.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Regency!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 2, 2021
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Okay, so I think I may just have enjoyed this one more than the first, since I had no TV series to compare it to!
This time, we hone in on the life of Bridgerton sibling #1, aka the Viscount, Anthony Bridgerton.
He's never been fussed about marriage, but this season, he decides, will be the one where he finds a suitable wife, and settle down.
Kate Sheffield is the elder sibling in her family, too. Stepping out into the London season a couple of years later than desired, she is in the shadow of her beautiful stepsister, Edwina. Her stepmother, Mary desires for both girls to find good matches, but the burden is on, to Edwina find the catch of the season.
He's dashing.
And also a rake.
Who doesn't have the approval of the sister, Kate, but seems to affect her in all manner of inappropriate ways.
What ensues is a great enemies to lovers story, where we see both parties fight their attraction to each other, until they are not able to any more.
Such fun!
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