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I was hesitant to read this because the heroine was raped, but I ended up really liking the characters and wishing the novella was longer. Courtney Milan managed to give their story depth that is not usually managed so deftly in shorter story.
It‘s 1-year-scan day, so I‘m hiding out in the cancer centre with a cup of tea and a mountain of choc bics before I head up there. Courtney Milan‘s keeping me company.
Ikea happened this morning, so I‘ve already got my steps in for the day.
pickAn enjoyable novella that has me looking forward to the series.
@Mommamanzi thanks for a generous giveaway! I‘m tagging the book that introduced me to my new favorite romance author!
pickStarted the Brothers Sinister series with this touching novella. I think it was my first Courtney Milan, and as I went right ahead with the following book, I think that's proof that I'll be reading many more.
More thoughts below under the spoiler tag.
#romantsy
so-soNot sure if I wasn‘t in the right frame of mind or this book just wasn‘t for me. While the story started strong and I enjoyed the clever banter between the MCs, in the end, I felt kinda blah about the whole thing. Based on reviews by fellow Littens, I am clearly in the minority! The writing was good, so I‘m planning on reading the next book in the series. Perhaps if I‘d read this in one sitting, I would have enjoyed it more. 2/3⭐️🤷🏽♀️
pickLast night I figured I'd read a bit of this historical romance, just to see how I got on with Milan's writing. Next thing I knew, it was past midnight and the novella was over.
Because WOW. Milan's prose is witty and graceful, her characters feel real, and she approaches sensitive subject matter--the aftermath of rape--with great empathy. I couldn't tear myself away. #romantsy
so-sothere was a lot of potential for these two characters. The story is well written but it feels rushed; even for a prologue, it feels that the author had to tie up loose ends before the ending which she did and again, very well written but I found it wanting.
the prologue did what it needed to, which is to peak my interest in reading another story from the author which I might do
pickThis is a sweet #romantsy novella, easily finished in a single sitting. Milan takes a delicate situation and somehow makes this happy ever after poignant and not too sugary.
#24in48 #readathon update. Here's what I've been up to today. I finished Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire on audio. I started Talking as Fast as I Can by Lauren Graham. I also read all of The Governess Affair by Courtney Milan. I've taken a few naps today as my house is freezing and I just seem to be exhausted. I've never made it more than 5 hours so I'm so excited about 15!
pick⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Great novella! Loved the banter. I actually teared up from the deft way the author handled the love scene; the way that the past trauma was addressed was perfect.
Very much looking forward to the rest of the series!
Finished this last night for a final tally of 176 books. 👍🏽
pickNeeded something more lighthearted after a string of heavy reads. This novella was just the right thing. I loved Serena's wit and her banter with Hugo had me laughing out loud. Looking forward to reading more of the series.
First #fridayreads choice done. I feel like I'm in a good series.
“I am done with things happening to me. From here on out, I am going to happen to things.”
Excerpt From: Milan, Courtney. “The Governess Affair.” Milan, Courtney. iBooks.
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