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First Comes Scandal by Julia Quinn

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First Comes Scandal (Rokesbys #4)First Comes Scandal by Julia Quinn

Tracy’s rating: 4 of 5 stars

Series: Rokesbys, #4

Release Date: April 21, 2020

When Nicholas Rokesby is called home from medical school by his father, he has . no idea what is wrong and is less than pleased to find out that his father wants him to “save” Georgiana “Georgie” Bridgerton from ruin by marrying her. He has nothing against Georgie – he likes her, but he has never thought of her that way and is not sure he can…

Georgie is angry, she escaped Freddie Oaks, the dastard that kidnapped her and tried to force her to elope, but instead of praising her for her ability to save herself, the ton has deemed her ruined! Her choices are marry Freddie – not in this lifetime – or retire to the country and live out her life as a spinster. Neither option is appealing so she should be overjoyed when Nicholas proposes…

Georgie doesn’t want Nicholas’ pity proposal and makes her refusal crystal clear – but later when she has had time to think, she knows she has made a huge mistake. As luck would have it, Freddie decides to made a late-night visit to Georgie’s window and ends up in need of medical attention – good thing Georgie knows a soon-to-be doctor!! After helping him tend Freddie, Georgie confesses she made a mistake and asks if she may reconsider, Nicholas proposes again and this time she accepts. Could it be that a scandal was exactly what they needed to see what has been there all along?

This was a well written, very sweet, friends to lovers story. Nicholas and Georgie are very likable and their transition from friends to lovers is believable and entertaining. The book is filled with witty banter, has lots of cats, well-meaning parents, a slow burning romance that ignites into passion and a very satisfying HEA – it is a bit slow at points and there is not a lot of drama/conflict – but if you are looking for a light, amusing, uncomplicated, feel-good read – look no further, this is that book!! This is the fourth book in the series, but it can easily be read as a stand-alone title.

*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an uncorrected eARC that was provided to me by Edelweiss and the publisher.*

The Other Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn

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The Other Miss Bridgerton (Rokesbys, #3)

The Other Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn

Tracy’s rating: 3.5 of 5 stars

Series: The Rokesbys, ##

Release Date: November 20, 2018


Miss Poppy Bridgeton is in Charmouth visiting her dear friend Elizabeth after enduring another London season. As Elizabeth is heavy with child, Poppy ventures out to the beach alone. She discovers a series of caves and decides to explore. She finds a smugglers cache and is making plans to return with a lantern, when she hears voices. The men are surprised to see her and unsure what to do with her, so they take her back to their ship.

Capt. Andrew James Rokesby is a younger son of the Earl of Manston and his family believes he left the Navy to become a privateer. In reality, he works for the crown delivering communications from England to several envoys, mostly in Portugal and Spain. He has important papers to deliver and when he learns his men have taken a prisoner, he has no choice but to keep her on board. He can’t believe his rotten luck that the feisty girl in his cabin is a Bridgerton and understands the ramifications of keeping her. He has her write to Elizabeth and then sets sail – with a very unhappy Poppy.

Over the course of the voyage to Portugal, Andrew finds himself liking Poppy and finds excuses to see her. Poppy likes Andrew too, but is still not happy about being confine. When they reach Portugal, he surprises her and takes her ashore.

But what began as a fun adventure, devolves into a nightmare and they are separated. Will they find their way back to each other? Or will King and Country keep them apart.

I thought this was a nice story, but in my opinion it dragged for the entire sea voyage and I didn’t feel a romantic spark between them until almost the very end of the book. The end was fantastic and the epilogue was sweet and saved the book from a 3 star rating. The banter between them is amusing, the action scenes are very well done and the love scenes are saved until the end of the book and are steamyish. Both Andrew and Poppy were likable, but I don’t really understand why he didn’t tell her who he was when they were parted, it just didn’t make sense. This is the third book in the series, but it can easily be read as a stand alone title, with no issues at all.


*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an uncorrected eARC that was provided to me by Edelweiss and the publisher.*