Three one of the best things about the book is Sebastian’s secret.
The Earl does have a presumptive heir, whom he loathes and that would be Sebastian Grey, the handsome rake with a secret on the side: he is the writer of Gothic Romances under the name of Sarah Gorely. Her prospects are not that good given her poverty but she attracts the attention of the Earl of Newbury, some old dude who really needs an heir and given the fact that Annabel’s family is so prolific (she has 7 brothers and sisters), she seems to be the real deal. Annabel, the heroine is the practical, country girl, with a huge family depending on her for financial support which lands her in the London’s marriage market. Two the plot is as simple as its blurb indicates and if you are a regular Romance reader, chances are: you have seen it before. Uncomplicated does not mean that it lacks complexity though, if you were wondering, although in this case, the complexity comes from the characters because I am very fond of this choice, as I love to see the beauty of watching two people falling in love with each other by simply talking and getting to know the other. It also follows her recent streak of having uncomplicated, almost conflict-free, love stories, that flow smoothly as the protagonists fall in love. One This is a Julia Quinn book, therefore it is well-written and light and funny as usual. Ten Things You Should Know About This Book: I could carry on like this but really, there is a better way to write this review: Julia Quinn is one of my favourite romance writers and having read every single one of her books, I was looking forward to her annual offering, especially since Ten Things I Love About You has tie ins with her previous novel, What Happens in London, a book I absolutely loved. How did I get the book: I asked Piatkus for a review copy.
Why did I read the book: I ADORE Julia Quinn’s books and have read every single one of them. Stand alone or series: The novel is a sequel to What Happens in London but can be read as a stand alone. Even when Sebastian Grey comes on the scene. The thought of submitting to him makes her skin crawl, but she is practical and determined to do her duty. After a few weeks in town, Annabel attracts the attention of the Earl of Newbury. The eldest of a family of eight, she knows that a good marriage might be the only thing that will save her family from ruin. Annabel Winslow, a country girl through and through, has received an offer to go to London for the season. Sebastian, on the other hand, is twenty-nine and extremely handsome, but in no hurry to find a wife. Newbury is in his sixties and somewhat portly, but as an earl he’s considered quite a catch. He is the heir presumptive to the Earl of Newbury, unless the current earl, a widower, can find a bride who will bear him a son.
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