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An Offer From a Gentleman (Bridgertons, #3)
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Apr 13, 2009
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Read 2 times. Last read October 5, 2018 to October 7, 2018.
Re-read/listened to the audiobook version Oct'2018:
5 stars – Historical/Regency Romance
The audiobook narrator was fabulous! Overall, it's still a 5-star read for me, but the heroine's refusal to just tell the hero her secret drove me nuts!
Original Review from Sept'2010:
5+ stars – Historical/Regency Romance
An Offer From a Gentleman might be a Cinderella-like story, but it’s much more than just a fairytale remake. For me, this is the epitome of everything I love about romance and happily ever after.
There’s a charming, yet flawed hero, a sweet heroine with profound inner strength and resolve who overcomes all odds, powerful emotional conflict, realistic drama, lush sensuality, intense passion, and witty humor. Benedict and Sophie and the supporting cast are all remarkable, lovable characters to cheer for. I loved when the dowager viscountess, Violet Bridgerton, brought the whoopass against Araminta!
It made me sad, sigh, smile, cry, laugh, hope, and it’s a beautifully romantic, touching reminder of the wonder and power of love. And it’s my favorite of the Bridgertons series, so far. 5 Big, sweet fairytale stars!
I loved this Benedict quote:
It suddenly made sense. Only twice in his life had he felt this inexplicable, almost mystical attraction to a woman. He’d thought it remarkable, to have found two, when in his heart he’d always believed there was only one perfect woman out there for him.
His heart had been right. There was only one.
5 stars – Historical/Regency Romance
The audiobook narrator was fabulous! Overall, it's still a 5-star read for me, but the heroine's refusal to just tell the hero her secret drove me nuts!
Original Review from Sept'2010:
5+ stars – Historical/Regency Romance
An Offer From a Gentleman might be a Cinderella-like story, but it’s much more than just a fairytale remake. For me, this is the epitome of everything I love about romance and happily ever after.
There’s a charming, yet flawed hero, a sweet heroine with profound inner strength and resolve who overcomes all odds, powerful emotional conflict, realistic drama, lush sensuality, intense passion, and witty humor. Benedict and Sophie and the supporting cast are all remarkable, lovable characters to cheer for. I loved when the dowager viscountess, Violet Bridgerton, brought the whoopass against Araminta!
It made me sad, sigh, smile, cry, laugh, hope, and it’s a beautifully romantic, touching reminder of the wonder and power of love. And it’s my favorite of the Bridgertons series, so far. 5 Big, sweet fairytale stars!
I loved this Benedict quote:
It suddenly made sense. Only twice in his life had he felt this inexplicable, almost mystical attraction to a woman. He’d thought it remarkable, to have found two, when in his heart he’d always believed there was only one perfect woman out there for him.
His heart had been right. There was only one.
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“It suddenly made sense. Only twice in his life had he felt this inexplicable, almost mystical attraction to a woman. He’d thought it remarkable, to have found two, when in his heart he’d always believed there was only one perfect woman out there for him.
His heart had been right. There was only one.”
― An Offer From a Gentleman
His heart had been right. There was only one.”
― An Offer From a Gentleman
Reading Progress
April 13, 2009
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April 13, 2009
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December 31, 2009
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Sep 14, 2010 07:50PM
Great review, Shawna. This really is such a lovely book.
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Super review, Shawna...Penelope holds a special place in my heart with the Bridgerton books.
This was so good :)Glad you liked it Shawna :)
Love the quote! Makes me want to re-read this one. :) Are you reading through the series? I started, but I keep getting sidetracked with new book releases!
Thanks, Tammy! Yes, I just finished Romancing Mr. Bridgerton and loved it! I might take a break in the series to catch up on some new releases, or I may continue 'cause To Sir Phillip, With Love is calling me.
Shawna, I totally gobbled up this series one after the other when I read them a few years ago. I just love those Bridgertons!
I'm gobbling them up, too, Jayne. :)
