Julia V. (gardenlady5562) reviewed Lord Harry's Angel (Signet Regency Romance) on + 183 more book reviews
WHen lovely young Angela Walter wed Major Harry Davenport, the sixth earl of Chastletonk, both of them knew the marriage terms. Angela would get the title that her wealthy father wanted for her and Davenport would gain the money he desperately needed. As for love, the earl had a golden opportunity to win the recently widowed beauty whom he long had worshiped. Meanwhile, Angela could turn to the devastatingly handsome Earl of Medord, who had scorned her once but found her irresistible now that she was married. Certainly the newlyweds had the most sensible of understandings, if only Angela could remember to listen to reason and no to her foolish heart.
Lord Harry's Angel is a romance of a destitute Earl, and his undesirable marriage to a Cit (City Girl) in order to obtain her money. Lord Harry resolves to deal with his marriage in a perfectly business manner. Angela, drawn in by Harry's ward, feels her help is needed. But neither party is prepared for falling in love.
Personally, I felt this book to be a little too back and forth for my liking. Sure, Harry sounds like a handsome guy, but his utter snobbery and distaste for Angela simply because she was a Cit was rather grating. I would have preferred more stolen moments/kisses and loving encounters. I also found it hard to believe that Harry wasn't interested in consummating his marriage right away. Yes, he was a wealthy Earl, but I imagine he would be like any other man and thus interested in being with his wife, who, despite being a Cit, was very well-bred.
An enjoyable story, but could have done with more tension and romance.
Personally, I felt this book to be a little too back and forth for my liking. Sure, Harry sounds like a handsome guy, but his utter snobbery and distaste for Angela simply because she was a Cit was rather grating. I would have preferred more stolen moments/kisses and loving encounters. I also found it hard to believe that Harry wasn't interested in consummating his marriage right away. Yes, he was a wealthy Earl, but I imagine he would be like any other man and thus interested in being with his wife, who, despite being a Cit, was very well-bred.
An enjoyable story, but could have done with more tension and romance.
Debbie G. (BrownEyes) reviewed Lord Harry's Angel (Signet Regency Romance) on + 104 more book reviews
Very good regency book.
Karin A. (Jerseygirltoo) -
Good story, and I enjoyed it, but I could have wished for a hero that didn't take until almost the last chapter to finally wise up. Also, not enough groveling on his part. Loved the outspoken heroine though!
Jean A. (readinggenie) reviewed Lord Harry's Angel (Signet Regency Romance) on + 55 more book reviews
Lord Harry's Angel by Patricia Oliver (1993)
Major Harry Davenport inherited after his brother's death. He was now the sixth Earl of Casleton. But that didn't really matter much as Mr. John Hamilton, solicitor and man of business to the Earls of Castleton for the past forty odd years explained that he was very deep in debt. Probably close to 100,000 pounds in debt and that the only way out was marriage. Marriage to a Cit's daughter. Having been in town only two days he laughed at the idea but seeing that was the only way, he agreed to let Mr. Hamilton make inquires. Drastic measures and all that.
Angela Walters had been trained to be a lady by her mother who had been an earl's daughter but disowned when she married Angels's father. Upon meeting Major Davenport (as she like to think of his as instead of Lord Castleton) and having some unusual feelings for him, she agree to marry him.
Harry put all of his efforts into building up his estate with the money given to him and Angela worked to not show to Harry what her foolish heart was telling her.
Lovely story. Happy Reading! ReadingGenie
Major Harry Davenport inherited after his brother's death. He was now the sixth Earl of Casleton. But that didn't really matter much as Mr. John Hamilton, solicitor and man of business to the Earls of Castleton for the past forty odd years explained that he was very deep in debt. Probably close to 100,000 pounds in debt and that the only way out was marriage. Marriage to a Cit's daughter. Having been in town only two days he laughed at the idea but seeing that was the only way, he agreed to let Mr. Hamilton make inquires. Drastic measures and all that.
Angela Walters had been trained to be a lady by her mother who had been an earl's daughter but disowned when she married Angels's father. Upon meeting Major Davenport (as she like to think of his as instead of Lord Castleton) and having some unusual feelings for him, she agree to marry him.
Harry put all of his efforts into building up his estate with the money given to him and Angela worked to not show to Harry what her foolish heart was telling her.
Lovely story. Happy Reading! ReadingGenie
