An Offer From a Gentleman
Ratings82
Average rating3.4
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Ratings82
Average rating3.4
E-Book Extras: ONE: Behind the Novel: An Offer from a Gentleman by Julia Quinn; TWO: The Bridgerton Basics: Ms. Quinn Fills You InSophie Beckett never dreamed she'd be able to sneak into Lady Bridgerton's famed masquerade ball -- or that "Prince Charming" would be waiting there for her! Though the daughter of an earl, Sophie has been relegated to the role of servant by her disdainful stepmother. But now, spinning in the strong arms of the debonair and devastatingly handsome Benedict Bridgerton, she feels like royalty. Alas, she knows all enchantments must end when the clock strikes midnight.Who was that extraordinary woman? Ever since that magical night, a radiant vision in silver has blinded Benedict to the attractions of any other -- except, perhaps, this alluring and oddly familiar beauty dressed in housemaid's garb whom he feels compelled to rescue from a most disagreeable situation. He has sworn to find and wed his mystery miss, but this breathtaking maid makes him weak with wanting her. Yet, if he offers her his heart, will Benedict sacrifice his only chance for a fairy tale love?
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This was the best one so far. I actually cared about the story and I loved Sophie's story. I also loved Violet in this book. I feel like we got more of the other characters in this book than in previous books.
Very Cinderella, this one! A light, breezy read. It may be tame for readers more used to the over-the-top adventure shenanigans of Eloisa James or Lisa Kleypas, but this book will fill you with warm, fuzzy feelings.
Devoured this in just over a day and really enjoyed it. Was never in doubt about where it was going, but it's a romance, so that's not unusual. Loved the fairytale retelling aspect and how the book was at least a bit more realistic about the class differences than some other historicals I've read (and enjoyed). Plot takes a little bit too long to wrap up, but I can't complain when the resolution is so satisfying.
It's the middle Bridgerton son's turn and he wants to prove he's not just Number Two. In fact he is a big pile of Number Two - and a manipulative stalker to boot!
Sophie is the Cinderella in this retelling of the classic fairytale. She's the child of a mistress rather than a first wife, so the stepmother hatred and bitterness makes a lot more sense in this version. Inheritance law is used to good effect as well. Unfortunately the fairytale segment ends very quickly. I kept hoping to revisit the fairytale theme later but alas.
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8 primary books12 released booksBridgertons is a 12-book series with 8 primary works first released in 2000 with contributions by Julia Quinn, Viviane Diniz, and Shonda Rhimes.
