Sir Phillip knew that Eloise Bridgerton was a spinster, and so he’d proposed, figuring that she’d be homely and unassuming, and more than a little desperate for an offer of marriage. Except . . . she wasn’t. The beautiful woman on his doorstep was anything but quiet, and when she stopped talking long enough to close her mouth, all he wanted to do was kiss her . . . and more.Did he think she was … more.
Did he think she was mad? Eloise Bridgerton couldn’t marry a man she had never met! But then she started thinking . . . and wondering . . . and before she knew it, she was in a hired carriage in the middle of the night, on her way to meet the man she hoped might be her perfect match. Except . . . he wasn’t. Her perfect husband wouldn’t be so moody and ill-mannered, and while Phillip was certainly handsome, he was a large brute of a man, rough and rugged, and totally unlike the London gentlemen vying for her hand. But when he smiled . . . and when he kissed her . . . the rest of the world simply fell away, and she couldn’t help but wonder . . . could this imperfect man be perfect for her?
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4 1/2 stars. I loved Eloise’s story.
I absolutely loved Eloise’s story with her Sir Philip. It wasn’t anything like the other books with their focus on the ton and society and all that. This book was simpler, subtler, and somehow more beautiful and poetic for it. I loved that Eloise took her fate into her own hands snd I loved seeing how her presence changed Sir Philip and the …
Book 26 towards my goal of 240! 4/5 stars for this Regency Romance read! So far, Eloise has been my least favorite Bridgerton book, but still so good! Absolutely loving this series! Such great characters! Cannot wait to see what happens in the next book! Can’t recommend this series enough!
After finishing the Bridgerton season on Netflix, I couldn’t help revisiting my favorite Bridgerton novel, especially with some of the teasing moments in the final episode. While this novel shows its age in some of the gender norms and language excusing sexism, overall I was pleased with how it held up. Phillip is still an iconic grumpy hero in …
Do you prefer the shy romantic or the sexy devil characters?
Author: Julia Quinn
Series: Bridgertons
Kindle
Book 5 and 6 on the series
Rating:5/5
Eloise is amazing, I knew she was going to end up doing something crazy and I was right. I loved her book and Phillip was without even trying a very shy and romantic sort of fellow. Perfect match I …
I will say some parts of this book was slow, but I also thought how some things were funny especially with Philips children Oliver and Amanda. The beginning was really sad. I think this is the darkest prologue of them all so far. I can’t help but moving on to the last half of this series, is that I find my interest not a high as I was with the …
After nearly a year of correspondence, Sir Phillip Crane decided there could be no downside to proposing to spinster Eloise Bridgerton. He assumed she’d be desperate and thrilled to marry and help him manage his mischievous children. With this in mind, Phillip invited Eloise to visit his home meet him in person in order to determine if they’ll …
I just discovered these books in 2020, when I read that they were being turned into a Netflix series. I love historical fiction so I am reading them. For the most part they are great. This was one of the better ones. The plot was a slow burn but the story was captivating. The characters were well written and lovable. A great addition to the …
Love this book! I think it’s my favorite in Quinn’s Bridgerton Series, which is saying something. It’s a precious and emotional read.
This book was a lot of fun laughed and had a great time
I loved this story…and the fish in the bed!
I loved this one too. Eloise Bridgerton has been a great character throughout the series so to see her get the spotlight was most entertaining. I loved who Julia Quinn chose to court Eloise and the situation in which she thrust this formidable character into right from the start. It was different than the rest yet still held that awesomely …
Great series
Eloise Bridgerton at twenty eight was still unwed , and truly didn’t care till her best friend married her brother Colin. Upon writing letters to a Sir. Phillip he ask her to visit and possibly wed if they suit. So she fled in the night leaving only a note to her mom. Upon her arrival which was unexpected since she didn’t respond back to his …
It has been a while but I loove any book Julia Quinn writes. If I don’t own the book now I will get it!!!!
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Love the characters, and Julia Quinn for writing these stories. I’ve read most of them in this series.
It’s been a long time since I read this, but I love Julia Quinn so much. There’s never a book I don’t like that she is written. Julia Quinn is gold. If you have any questions, Read It Read It Read It Read It Read It Read It Read It
This was a really good book.