A love of archery brings four young girls together to form The Lady Archer¿s Creed. Through their mutual love of the sport, they solidify an unbreakable bond, and each woman has a unique quality that adds to their dynamic friendship: Theodora, Lady Archer¿s Creed Series (Book One)Lady Theodora with her sharp mind and love of academics becomes the perfect archery coach. Despite being the last to … to join their group, and the obvious outcast, she will risk her future for her friends. Georgina, Lady Archer¿s Creed Series (Book Two)Lady Georgina makes the perfect financier. The forgotten daughter of a wealthy duke, she seeks to belong to something¿or someone¿by any means necessary. Adeline, Lady Archer¿s Creed Series (Book Three)Miss Adeline is a natural leader. Having grown up in a large and often spirited family, she now allows no one to place her in the shadows. Josephine, Lady Archer¿s Creed Series (Book Four)Lady Josephine, having a sweet and impressionable nature, strives to please everyone¿and keep their bond intact, even after they return to London for the Season.Adeline, Georgie, Theo, and Josie live each day by the Lady Archer¿s Creed, which they developed during their school days at Miss Emmeline¿s School of Education and Decorum for Ladies of Outstanding Quality. ¿Friendship, loyalty, and honor above all¿ is their mantra. Now, as they face the challenges that come with adulthood, the creed is more important than ever.
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Sorry that I did not waste my time with rewriting my reviews for each book. The summation for When a Rogue Falls applies to all the books. Just dig through for this book’s review.
When a Rogue Falls – This collection consists of the previously published stories from nine authors. All are new to me, except for Aubrey Wynne; her book is the reason why I chose this collection. Although I have a couple of collections with these authors’ books, I never was interested in reading their books. The review conditions required that I read all the books. I received an Epub file, which made my reading experience a nightmare, until I found Calibre. Some of these books came with an overview, which I appreciate knowing what the story is about before I read it.
This will be the last collection of these authors that I will review/read. The dialog is too modern for the times, which spoils the reading for me, along with the amateur ways used to show the woman in question is independent. A bit simplistic and Hollywood in the styles, too. I will stick with Ms. Wynne, except for her Legacy Series since books two and three were unsatisfactory.
Every one of these books needs editing. What is the deal with using lowercase for titles and names (so common nowadays) – disrespect and intolerance? Doesn’t anyone know the difference between woman and women (or man vs. men), singular vs. plural, or possessive vs. plural? Authors, may I recommend Dame Barbara Cartland for reference material; not an author I cared to read even in childhood, but she knew her stuff. In case this matters to some, she’s the step-grandmother to Princess Di. 3*
Caroline Linden, The Secret of My Seduction – I was unable to finish this story. It had a good beginning and the characters were interesting, but once the sex started I became bored and quit reading. 3*
Erica Monroe, Stealing the Rogue’s Heart – There is a glossary of older terms that are not all commonly used today. I liked the storylines, the characters and dialog. Although there was a little bit of today’s theme of men not telling her what to do, the story is actually realistic. There is some vulgar language and I skipped the sex scenes. 4*
Katherine Bone, The Pirate’s Debt – I could not get into this story. I felt like I missed a previous book and what I was reading confused me. 3*
Aileen Fish, That Miscreant Marquess – This is a nice, clean, simplistic story with good characters. The storylines were OK, but the romance bit from his end happened on the next page after he said he wasn’t interested in her. That didn’t flow smoothly with all the denials and wham love, and her acting like he belonged to her at a certain point. 3*
Christina McKnight, Adeline – I found this to be an interesting and intriguing version of Beauty and the Beast, and enjoyable reading. The storylines are interesting and the support characters are my type of conspirators and caring people. The two main characters, both damaged in their own way, kept me immersed in the pages, even though there were some silly thoughts. Good descriptions. Good dialog, considering, but still too modern as with the servants’ behaviors. 4*
Dawn Brower, A Lady Hoyden’s Secret – I was interesting in where the story was going but with chapter two when the switch flipped I started getting bored with the same old formula. Then a bit later, same chapter, the vulgar language began with the fantasies. There was not enough story to get me interested in these characters, nor did I feel any sexual tension between them; just sneakiness. He ignores her for decades and now he’s hot for her; yeah, right; maybe further into the story. 2*
Aubrey Wynne, Rhapsody and Rebellion #3 – I enjoy the stories by Ms. Wynne, but this one is just OK. Good storylines well told but the dialog is not authentic. This is a quickly read romance set in England during the early 1800s. The characters are good and likeable, well almost all of them, and there’s plenty of love and caring mixed with a touch of suspense. This story is not on the same level as some of her previous books. Some research would have helped this story immensely, and the author would have learned that God and the Bible were important to these characters and would not have used lowercase as is so popular nowadays with the “modern” folk. I contacted the author to review her books and received this copy through Booksprout. Needs minor editing. 3*
Amanda Mariel, Love Only Me – There seems to be lots of confusion for this author concerning possessive vs. plural, to the point of annoyance for the reader. BUT … this is an interesting story with good characters and good dialog, better than the rest. Although I skimmed, I did finish this one. 4*
Lauren Smith, His Wicked Embrace – Did not make it far into the story before boredom set in. There was nothing that interested me about the characters or the storylines. 3*
Lauren Smith, His Wicked Embrace – Did not make it far into the story before boredom set in. There was nothing that interested me about the characters or the storylines. 3*
I found this book on Booksprout. 3*
I loved this book and actually fell in love with Adaline. Even though I have read all the other books in this series, I never liked Adaline. I felt like she was such a spoiled brat, really selfish and a thorn in her brother’s side. Growing up and maturing made her someone I would like to get to know.
Who couldn’t fall in love with Jasper, the Earl of Ailesbury? After being burnt and disfigured when he was twelve and losing his parents in the same fire he has lived a life of seclusion as the Beast of Faversham keeping himself covered so no one would see his scares. Until Adaline uncovers who he really is and looks beyond the scares.
I absolutely loved this book and the new take on Beauty and the Beast but what I loved more was watching Adaline grow and become the woman who could not only love the beast who wasn’t perfect but someone who put someone else first.
I highly recommend this book as a great read!
Adeline by Christina McKnight is #3 in her exhilarating “Lady Archer’s Creed”. While, it can be read as a stand alone, I’d suggest reading the entire series, but not necessary to enjoy ADELINE.
Jasper Benedict, the Earl of Ailesbury, was disfigured in a tragic fire that took his family and left him horribly scarred. Miss Adeline Price, has had many misadventures in her life. Her beauty hides her many flaws, she’s arrogant, judgemental, and rarely, if ever, sees behind the surface to the person within. Will Adeline be able to see through Jasper’s scars to see the honorable and gentle within?
I enjoyed watching Jasper bring out Adeline’s good qualities, and watch her being concerned over some one beside herself. As she grows into a truly lovable lady, one who finally can see within herself and not like what she sees.
Once again, Christina McKnight manages to produce a thought-provoking, heartwarming, compelling and powerful romance. Well written with a cast of characters that are flawed, self-centered, proud but lovable and engaging. The plot flows seamlessly and endearingly. I enjoy Ms. McKnight’s writing style, her detail to characters, the Era and the countryside. She never disappoints me or my joy of reading her Regency Romance. A must read for Regency Romance fans.
Rating: 4.5
Heat rating: Sweet
Reviewed by: AprilR
An impressive slight of hand. She flipped the script on me. Adeline pays homage to a classic tale while reversing the roles of the main characters. The hero has a beautiful soul trapped inside of a damaged shell, while the heroine is beautiful on the outside and scarred by ugliness within. Adeline marks the first character of Ms. McKnight’s that I did not like at first sight. She was rude, mean spirited and judgmental. Yet to love her is to understand her and through the eyes of a broken man and the heart of a gifted writer, readers are given that chance. Adeline proved that even the ugliest of hearts can change. No matter how many times I hear those words, it never tarnishes the value of the lesson.