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The Temporary Betrothal (2012)

by Lily George(Favorite Author)

3.36 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0373829337 (ISBN13: 9780373829330)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Love Inspired

series

Brides of Waterloo

review 1: Ok, when it comes to Harlequin I am usually satisfied. I enjoy the quick reads and fun little upbeat stories. I can admit it, I love corny little romances. But I understand they are mass produced like magazines, so it is only natural that I am going to find one once in a while that I am not fond of. And sadly, Lily George's "The Temporary Betrothal" wound up in my dud pile.I usually enjoy the snappy romances, but this historical story about a once-rich woman now a servant who is interested in a wounded war veteran was just a bit dull for me. I do like the fact that they fake a relationship to appease his mother, but I feel like the story just fell short with me.It kind of felt all over the place and the characters never jumped off the page. It seemed the author tried TOO h... moreard for the reader to like the characters, and they felt flat and one dimensional. I would like to try Lily George again if I ever come across one of her books. It just felt like maybe her heart just wasn't in this one. Just my opinion.
review 2: It was okay. I just could't get into the story. Too many WTF moments and mediocre writing. Sophie is a seamstress in the household of Lord Bradbury who has become friends with his daughters and the governess. Now why would Bradbury offer to make Sophie his mistress knowing Sophie would be shunned and his daughters could not be friends with Sophie anymore? If Sophie did become his mistress, it would look bad for everyone invloved. I just shook my head with disbelief. The whole veterens and wives/widows in the church thing was so badly done. It seemed all they did was meet to talk. Really? How about some action. If Charlie was truly into his work with the vets, why didn't he do anything? They met once a week to ~talk~? WTF?AT the end, it was the usual misunderstandings-gone-bad that carried the black moment. {insert rolling eyes here} Ho hum. less

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