Some might think it's the hero who steals the show with his straight-laced rules that get thrown out the window once he meets the heroine. Then again it could have been the quirky heroine. It was bloody good and had all the things I absolutely adore in my historical romance reads. I’m finding it hard to write a review for At The Bride Hunt Ball as I'm not sure I could do it justice. We’re going on a Bride Hunt…but I’m pretty sure it’s the Duke who’s afraid. So his untrusting nature, coupled with Madelyn’s determination to make sure her best friend, Charlotte, does not become Tristan’s bride, makes this story a unique, charming, passionate joy to read.Īfter reading this and the sequel, To Wed a Wicked Earl, Olivia Parker is now on my “auto buy author” list and I am so looking forward to Lady Rosalind's story in Guarding a Notorious Lady coming out this summer! Cheryl, thank you for recommending this book! Memories from his childhood have instilled in him the importance of monogamy and integrity, and although he’s not a tortured or terribly tormented soul, he’s not entirely trusting of those around him, which is why he can’t fathom that Madelyn wasn’t out to snag either he or his brother for a husband. Gabriel Devine is an amazing hero, not the callous, mean spirited, self absorbed man everyone thinks he is.
I absolutely adore her acceptance of herself, knowing that she doesn’t quite fit the norm and honestly, not caring one bit. I laughed out loud more than a few times as Madelyn made her way across the pages of this book, stumbling, fumbling, interfering and making a nuisance of herself, and doing it all unapologetically.
Honestly, this story has many funny, tender and steamy moments. It is one of the funniest scenes I’ve read in a long, long while.
We first see Madelyn Haywood as she’s running through Gabriel Devine, Duke of Wolverest’s garden, trying to escape his solicitor’s attempt at giving her an invitation to the Bride Hunt Ball, where his younger brother, Tristan, is to choose a wife. The wit, the passion and the lighthearted but touching story made At The Bride Hunt Ball a book I couldn’t put down. It was low on angst, filled with humor, and I can’t even begin to tell you how thrilled I am to have found another Historical Romance author whose writing and characters reminded me of my three favorite writers in this genre Julie Garwood, Julia Quinn and Lisa Kleypas. This was one of the most delightful novels I’ve read in a long time.
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