The Discerning Gentlemans Guide

Posted on 07 September 2017 by Virginia Heath

Choosing a wife is not a task that should be undertaken lightly Bennett Montague, sixteenth Duke of Aveley, is seeking the perfect bride He s narrowed his search to five worthy Potentials until the arrival of his aunt s companion unravels his carefully laid plans Having fought for everything she has, Amelia Mansfield is incensed by Bennett s wife selection methods But as she s forced to spend time in his company, she begins to see another side to Bennett and that man is infinitely tantalizing and enticing Free Read eBook The Discerning Gentlemans Guide author Virginia Heath – kino-fada.fr The Discerning Gentleman s Guide was recommended to me by Caz I had never tried this author before, but after reading this novel, I have added everything on this author s backlist to my pile.In this story, the hero, Bennett Montague, is a stuffy duke who has constructed a rigid set of rules for himself to ensure he is honoring his father and maintaining his own sanity in the midst of all his responsibilities The heroine, Amelia Mansfield, is the companion for the hero s aunt She is a free spi The Discerning Gentleman s Guide was recommended to me by Caz I had never tried this author before, but after reading this novel, I have added everything on this author s backlist to my pile.In this story, the hero, Bennett Montague, is a stuffy duke who has constructed a rigid set of rules for himself to ensure he is honoring his father and maintaining his own sanity in the midst of all his responsibilities The heroine, Amelia Mansfield, is the companion for the hero s aunt She is a free spirit and open with her opinions She is also highly dedicated to helping the poor due to tragic experiences in her past To be honest, she is the first social crusader heroine I actually ...I ve given this a B at AAR, so 4.5 stars.In Her Enemy At The Altar, Virginia Heath impressed me with her ability to craft an enjoyable story, create complex, likeable characters and to deliver a romance that is sensual and emotionally nuanced In her latest book, The Discerning Gentleman s Guide, she displays those talents once again while also putting a slightly different spin on the stuffy aristocrat unravelled by unconventional heroine trope It s this aspect of the story that marks it out a I ve given this a B at AAR, so 4.5 stars.In Her Enemy At The Altar, Virginia Heath impressed me with her ability to craft an enjoyable story, create complex, likeable characters and to deliver a romance that is sensual and emotionally nuanced In her latest book, The Discerning Gentleman s Guide, she displays those talents once again while also putting a slightly different spin on the stuffy aristocrat unravelled by unconventional heroine trope It s this aspect of the story that marks it out as something a bit different the heroine with reformist tendencies who shows the hero the error of his snobbish ways is an often used plotline, but the heroine s experiences in this story add a touch of authenticity to her words, and serves to make her dedication to the various causes she espouses all thebelievable and understandable.Although she is the daughter of a viscount, Amelia Mansfield heartily dislikes any and...2.5 starsA solid 4.5 stars What a lovely story Yes, I know it is probably a bit unrealistic but this is Romancelandia and anything is possible The heroine is a sweet, passionate crusader for social justice and she manages to awaken the hot duke from his narrow, entitled view of the world and help him break free from the weight of hi...4.5 stars I thoroughly enjoyed A Discerning Gentleman s Guide by new to me author, Virginia Heath It put me in mind of the acclaimed contemporary romance The Rosie Project which also follows the path of a gentleman who has decided that it is time to take a wife and clinically sets out to find one following a written set of rules In A Discerning Gentleman s Guide it is Bennett Montague, sixteenth Duke of Aveley, who is following this path two hundred years earlier and he is referring to a 4.5 stars I thoroughly enjoyed A Discerning Gentleman s Guide by new to me author, Virginia Heath It put me in mind of the acclaimed contemporary romance The Rosie Project which also follows the path of a gentleman who has decided that it is time to take a wife and clinically sets out to find one following a written set of rules In A Discerning Gentleman s Guide it is Bennett Montague, sixteenth Duke of Aveley, who is following this path two hundred years earlier and he is referring to a manual pamphlet he has actually written, using wisdom gleaned from his fathe...DNF 28%, so no rating.For all the wonderful reasons for reading this, please read my friend Becca s review.For all the reasons why this didn t work for me, see my status updates It s honestly not the books fault that I got hooked on Cat Sebastian and K.J Charles lately and got used to having two sensible, mature, normal leads around who treat each other with respect, even if they don t see eye to eye If you don t mind heroines who hate a hero for something he has done before bothering t DNF 28%, so no rating.For all the wonderful reasons for reading this, please read my friend Becca s review.For all the reasons why th...This was a enticing romance with a brooding aristocrat with silvery grey eyes and a ladies companion with a background The spark was there throughout and you were led to becomeengaged with Bennett Montague as the book goes on He is looking for a wife to help further his political aspirations but his heart is drawn to the seemingly unsuitable Amelia He realises that your heart can ove...4.5 starsThe story was very sweet but the ending was too abrupt I m just one of the readers who don t like a book to end on a emotional peak like proposal or confession , and I love at least one calm scene after that for a satisfying end, it doesn t necessarily have to be a long epilogue.I really liked Ben, I always love heroes who are cold on the outside but actually only shy Which is a realistic portrayal, shy or introvert people can be described as arrogant Amelia was a nice and likable 4.5 starsThe story was very sweet but the ending was too abrupt I m just one of the ...Outstanding and a cut above the regular Harlequin reads Ms Heath s The Discerning Gentleman s guide is a perfect example of the new breed of historicals now being published by Harlequin Mills Boon Excellent writing combined...4.5 Stars as reviewed at The Romance Reviews Mansfield has no love for titled society gentlemen, and with very good reason She was born the privileged daughter of a viscount, but when her mother couldn t produce another child, an heir, he found a way to have the marriage annulled Amelia and her mother were then literally cast out, with no money, no home, and Amelia is now considered illegitimate Forced to live in the slums, and eventually, the workhouse, Amelia s 4.5 Stars as reviewed at The Romance Reviews Mansfield has no love for titled society gentlemen, and with very good reason She was born the privileged daughter of a viscount, but when her mother couldn t produce another child, an heir, he found a way to have the marriage annulled Amelia and her mother were then literally cast out, with no money, no home, and Amelia is now considered illegitimate Forced to live in the slums, and eventually, the workhouse, Amelia s mother became ill a...

07 September 2017

Virginia Heath