The Substitute Bridegroom

They both make mistakes, but they do it in ways that are true to their characters, so it's suspenseful rather than exasperating. You know they'll work it out, but you want to stick around and see how, if only to see them giggle to each other about how wrong they'd been. The only complaints I have for this fun story would be with the uncomplicated supporting characters.

The antagonists in particular were too clearly written as bad people. The dismissed suitor, selfish cousin and slutty dowager duchess were almost cartoonish in their actions. They'd have been much more satisfying and effective characters if there had been more ambiguity in their behavior and motivations.

For a fun, light regency, this is a joy to read. So long as you're not expecting a groundbreaking sort of experience, there's a lot to like here. View all 4 comments. Mar 09, Mou rated it liked it Shelves: The Hero was an honest, loyal and honorable person in every way but one thing about him really pissed me off. He thinks every woman is a hypocrite and cynical, but what about man? Surely not all men are good? The writing style is good. The side characters and subplots are also good enough.

Overall It was ok. Aug 14, Ririn rated it liked it Shelves: I thought it was really well written and it flowed nicely. I liked all the secondary characters and thought it was fun to see things from different perspectives. The reason for Elizabeth and Darius to marry was different then I was expecting. I thought they had good chemistry, when they were together that is. Elizabeth was a very likable heroine.

She is so sweet and understanding.

I do wish she would have confronted Darius a little more. Darius was also likable, but so closed off to Elizabeth. He was also quick to think the worst, which was highly aggravating. While I really enjoyed the story, there were a few things I would have changed. For one, I would have liked more time spent with Elizabeth and Darius.

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I would have liked their conversations to be a bit more meaningful. Another thing, Elizabeth was always saying she wanted to break down his walls, but we never really get to see her do it. Even though they are married early in the story, they spend very little time together.

I felt like that took away from their story. I still really enjoyed the overall story and will definitely be looking for more books by Charlotte Dolan. Also, the "D" word is used a lot. Jul 29, Georgie rated it did not like it Shelves: I liked the initial premise very much - that the hero proposes from a sense of guilt, and that this is explicit from the start. That should set up an intriguing "Does he love me or is it just guilt talking? Unfortunately, that potential is not really explored.

There were some very nice touches, though, in the hero's sharing with his men the Letters from Home, the attitude of the servants in the Big House, and some gorgeously bitchy sisters. The hero is Strong and Silent, and since he I liked the initial premise very much - that the hero proposes from a sense of guilt, and that this is explicit from the start. The hero is Strong and Silent, and since he doesn't say much, and what he does say is often curt, it's very hard to understand him. His actions at the start of the book cause the heroine to be badly injured, but we don't see him ever apologise to her.

The heroine writes to him constantly while they are apart, but it doesn't ever seem to cross his mind to write back. When his neglect is pointed out to him, he still doesn't provide any explanation for it. He jumps to conclusions on the flimsiest evidence even when the evidence isn't really evident and consequently treats the heroine badly.

His eventual redemption is So that all makes it difficult to emphathise much with the heroine who has fallen in love with a really not very nice man. I found myself rooting for her to put down the bitchy sisters, call the hero out on his appalling behaviour, do Something to assert herself, other than view spoiler [steal a baby and conceal it from her husband.

So, sadly, although the heroine fell in love, I didn't - and I do need to love the hero just a bit to love the book. Apr 17, Kagama-the Literaturevixen rated it did not like it. I didnt care for this at all. I never made it through the whole book,there was just something so bland and off about the whole book. Something else that annoyed me was the author cutting to scenes. The hero is carrying the heroine to her home to get her help,then in the next paragraph some time has passed. The heroine is waiting for her fiancee to come visit her Then cut!

Isnt there an useful rule for writing? How does it go again? He is essentially made fun off and sent away. When I read the blurb I thought it sounded interesting but the characters were so one-dimensional I couldnt finish it. I wouldnt recommend this at all. May 06, Megzy rated it really liked it Shelves: It is one of those plots that you either are going to like or hate. I liked it because I understand the realities of the regency time period. If you want the heroine to act and think like someone in our modern time, you might want to stick with unrealistic modern regency books If you don't want to hear about the promiscuity in marriages during that era, then you are deluding yourself..

May 14, Englishrose rated it it was amazing. I simply love this book. The plot moves along at a good pace and the dialogue is fantastic. I really feel for Elizabeth who is such a sweet character even if she is a bit quiet. Darius is a great character who shows growth even while being a consistent figure. There are times I want to hit him over the head, but so does the heroine, so I count that as a good thing.

Their romance is sweet and a good roller coaster. Side characters are colorful and fun and really flush out the storyline as they ad I simply love this book. Side characters are colorful and fun and really flush out the storyline as they add in their own plot twists. It keeps you guessing what will happen next and how it will all work out.

All in all a fun romance with some good laughs and perhaps a few tears as you root for true love to prevail. Nov 27, Susannah Carleton rated it really liked it.

The characters and the tale are as delightful on the tenth or fifteenth reading as on the first one. She writes wonderful traditional regencies, and has written one of my all time favorites, Fallen Angel. This book has an interesting plot, several story lines that all work and converge quite well, lots of well drawn secondary characters, and a great heroine. It's a marriage of convenience story, and the basis for the marriage is a unique plot device I haven't seen elsewhere view spoiler [ the hero injures and disfigures the heroine, and her 3.

It's a marriage of convenience story, and the basis for the marriage is a unique plot device I haven't seen elsewhere view spoiler [ the hero injures and disfigures the heroine, and her brother insists the hero marry her, because now no one else will. But, the hero was a total jackass. His mother and sisters were all wildly promiscuous, as well as very vicious.

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So, understandably, he has a poor view of women. But, his view so colors his perception, that he can't see reality, and that he has married a kind, compassionate woman. He willfully misconstrues everything the heroine does and says, assumes the worst of her, and is cold and cruel to her as a result. Constantly and consistently throughout almost all of the book. Even when people he respects tell him he's wrong about the heroine, he chooses to disbelieve them.

Wow, that got old really quickly. I was extremely annoyed with him, and ended up disliking him intensely. He really had no redeeming qualities to offset his obnoxious behavior. And, he was never sufficiently redeemed for me at the end to change my opinion. Tiene incluso escenas tontas. Nov 15, Angela rated it really liked it. So well written you don't want to stop reading until you finally read that Darius love his wife.

Fun read This book was an enjoyable read, it was fun and entertaining, you are able to just escape for a bit. Parts were definitely predictable, but all in all good. May 15, Kate Maxwell rated it really liked it Shelves: Cute, clean regency story of, "an eye for an eye, a bridegroom for a bridegroom. May 09, Elen rated it it was ok Shelves: Feb 27, Cherise rated it it was ok Shelves: This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers.

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To view it, click here. Quite disappointing actually, I expected a lot more of the H based on the other book by the same author. The whole problem is the protagonists hardly have any scenes together to make the romance believable. Most of the books are about the social scene they are living in and the shallow people they have to live with.

Granted, these are actually pretty well done and gave a classics jane austeny feel to it, with the short length though, there is just not enough page to have the luxury to introduce Quite disappointing actually, I expected a lot more of the H based on the other book by the same author. Granted, these are actually pretty well done and gave a classics jane austeny feel to it, with the short length though, there is just not enough page to have the luxury to introduce tons of ridiculous characters and satisfy us as romance reader.

I have no idea why either fell in love as there really is no interaction beyond the most bland marriage of convenience. The H is so cynical and selfish it is annoying.

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Yes I know he never wanted the h and is honest about this, so he never acted like a hubby and had in essence deserted h for close to a year. Granted it is for a good cause and all, but we never were told why he never bothered to write, except he just doesn't care for her. Given the fact that he never even gives a flying fig for her, I find it ridiculous he was mad she was seeing someone behind his back. Dude dog in a manger much?

You don't even pretend to acknowledge her in your life, so why should she remember she has a hubby that hadn't done one single thing except bed her. I understand why he did it, but that just convinces me they are never gonna be in romanceland, especially when even after he realises he feelings, there is still a reverse between the 2.

There is also the huge issue that he isn't happy with the forced title, we never get the feeling he is ok with that in the end. Ok, the h is a doormat. She was really being pushed and shoved around by everyone so much that I wonder why I should care, falling all over herself to be a victim is not something I want to read.

I don't know why she fell in love when H has nothing but contempt for her sex, this again doesn't work for me especially when she is actually unhappy when H turns up sweet in his book. Wow what sort of romance is this? All through the book H either ignores h or is contempuous of her, but h just is so in love with his non action. Neither actually really show one's true thoughts and neither communicates much and they fell in love?

Aug 14, Nancy Crayton rated it really liked it. I enjoyed this book because the heroine was so likeable. She was strong but not abrasive. She was loving but not a doormat. The Girl with the Persian Shawl. The Seduction of Mr. My Own True Duchess. The Scandalous Life of a True Lady. Marquesses at the Masquerade. White Roses and Starlight. The Wicked Ways of a True Hero. A Truly Perfect Gentleman. The Earl's Hired Bride. Cupid's Mistake, a Regency Romance. Marriage Made In Hope. To Kiss a Thief.

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