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It gets a bit slow in the middle, but seeing the lengths the mistress would go to for money was fun.
Has it been awhile since you’ve read a Regency romance? If so give Ella Quinn’s It Started with a Kiss a shot (even if it hasn’t been a while really). It is an adorable historical romance with a heroine who won’t settle for anything less than love and a man who isn’t ready to wed.
Lady Louisa Vivers is a strong and confident debutante who doesn’t want to settle for a society marriage. After all, she is part of the Worthington family, several of whom have married for love. She is very intrigued when she meets her brother’s friend Gideon, the new Duke of Rothwell. Finally, she has a man who is worthy of her interest. And he seems to return her regard.
But Gideon has family problems. He has been away in Canada for years, only having returned after his father’s death. Unfortunately, his father had developed dementia in his last years and had put the estate in dire straits. Gideon needs to recoup his losses and shore up the family coffers. He also has ongoing issues with his father’s mistress, who keeps spending money and may have stolen entailed jewels. He doesn't think he is in a position to marry and support a wife. Additionally, he has no desire to marry an heiress to solve his fiscal woes.
Despite his desire to not wed, Gideon can’t help but spend lots of time in Louisa’s company. In an awkward moment that could potentially turn scandalous, Louisa announces that she and Gideon are engaged (have I mentioned how much I love this heroine yet? She is so very sure of herself). Gideon being a gentleman cannot contradict her and honestly, has no wish to see her wed another. So the two get married despite Gideon’s stubborn refusal to share the truth about his father, his financial situation or his father’s mistress with Louisa. And several of his good friends tell him that his reticence will get him into trouble (mostly the married ones, of course!).
And we all know what happens when romance characters keep secrets; someone always spills the beans. In this case, Louisa’s ignorance allows Gideon’s enemies (including the mistress) to drive a wedge between the lovers. Gideon’s refusal to be honest with Louisa was highly irksome at times, but overall he made for a very supportive and loving hero. It was apparent that his pride got in the way and that he learned a very valuable lesson about love and marriage.
It Started with a Kiss by Ella Quinn is a strong and fun historical romance with engaging characters. I loved Louisa, her confidence, her self-assurance and her capable demeanor. She is not a heroine who cares to let life happen to her. She prefers to make her own way, and Gideon compliments her tremendously. This romance was a delightful read. And I should add that I have not read the first two books in the series and I was not lost.
Gideon, the Duke of Rothwell has come to London to settle his deceased father’s debts and try to restore so semblance of order to his accounts, what he did not expect was to find Lady Louisa Vivers. She is young, beautiful and comes with a handsome dowry, but she wants to marry her soul mate. Lady Louisa sets his heart to pounding, he can’t even think about a wife until he can support one now that the Rothwell estate is bankrupt and that may take a few years to recoup their finances. Louisa longs for someone who can take her beyond the ballroom, to be their equal, a soul mate for a lifetime and she feels Gideon may be the one. Gideon knows he shouldn't be courting Louisa, but he can’t resist her and for Gideon and Louisa the more time they spend together, the more they both find themselves falling harder for each other. Louisa soon realizes Gideon has a secret he’s not telling her and she won’t stop until she uncovers everything there is to know about Gideon. Gideon is having trouble sorting out his father’s affairs especial his father’s mistress before Louisa finds out the whole truth. A captivating story I know you will enjoy as much as I did!!!
I received an ARC copy from Net Galley and the publisher and this is my honest review.
Each book of this series was great, romantic stories with a lot of lovable characters, a bit of suspense and the right dose of humor.
Lady Louisa understand at first glance that Gideon is the man who wants to marry. He is very attracted to her but has many problems to solve and no money to assure her a decent future. In addition Gideon's cousin wants to marry Louisa and asks for his help but he can not give up so easily to her. Will he solve his debts or must give up forever to her?
Adorable and well done descriptions of places, clothing and characters, it was a pleasant immersion in London of 1815. The characters were delightful and interesting: Louisa was a strong woman, determined, a great fighter who never gives up. Gideon was a man of honor, generous but very stubborn and proud.
The story is well written and engaging, is hard to put it down, Ella Quinn never disappoints.
If you love historical romances this Regency is a must read.
It is an attraction on first glance for Gideon, Duke of Rothwell and Lady Louisa Vivers. But Gideon is broke and feels that he is not in the position to marry but he cannot stay away from Louisa. As glances turn intro early morning rides and waltzes at dusk, love slowly begins to bloom in between Gideon and Louisa and they need to make a decision, love or pride?
We meet the entire brood of the Worthington family again. This is a fun, loving and close knit family with kids that are just way too cute. The relationship in between Gideon and Louisa is sweet and romantic but I felt that the secondary characters in the story took away my attention from the main characters. There were a lot of scenes and dialogues in between the secondary characters that became a little distracting. Having said that, all in all, this still was an enjoyable story.
* I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher for an honest review*
finding true love!
Lady Louise Vivers, the Earl of Worthington's sister, is wonderful. Intelligent, opinionated and compassionate, and wanting true love like her siblings. A woman who knows her own mind. And her mind is set on her brother's friend, Gideon, the Duke of Rothwell. Their first sighting of each other is galloping down Hyde Park in the early morning mists. Louise accompanied by a massive dog seemingly straight out of the Hound of Baskervilles. (Ok, I'm mixing up my timelines for the sake of an adequate descriptor!)
On inheriting his title, Gideon has found his estates in disarray with scandal nipping at his heels, and is doing all he can to bring things around. That's not all, his father has acted strangely just before his death, running up debts and setting up a mistress. Unfathomable behaviour that has Gideon appalled and yet his mother seems strangely detached and forgiving.
He's determined that marrying a rich heiress is not going to be his way. He loves Louise but is unable to share his shame. Louise wants someone who will share all with her, who will let her into their life.
I must admit that I found Gideon somewhat stubborn and obtuse, stymied by his pride. Louise really has a struggle with how to respond to his lack of full communication. However all comes good.
As always I found Quinn's author's note illuminating with regards to to the situation Gideon found himself in and the practices of the times.
A NetGalley ARC
(March 2017)
London - 1815
Gideon, Duke of Rothwell, is riding in Hyde Park early one morning when a woman rider accompanied by a huge dog, roars past him. A glance at her beautiful eyes has truly intrigued him.
Gideon had been living in Canada, but returned to England upon the recent death of his father. He has also discovered the family finances are in a mess and is working to restore the family’s money. What happened that the family’s holdings had been reduced so drastically? No one at Rothwell Abbey seems to know why. Even though Gideon’s mother is not saying anything, he soon learns that his father has been gambling heavily and spending enormous amounts of money on a woman named Mrs. Petrie. The woman was with his father when he died.
Lady Louisa Viviers is visiting her friend, Lady Charlotte Carpenter, whose sister, Grace, has married Louisa’a brother, Matt Worthington, giving them a total of 11 siblings they are guardians for.
Louisa is remembering the handsome man she rode by in the park this morning. Gideon is visiting his friend, Matt Worthington, asking for advice on newer methods to help put his holdings back in shape and increase his finances. When Louisa drops by to see Matt, both she and Gideon are surprised and pleased to see each other again and to be introduced to one another.
The Duchess of Stillwell and her granddaughter, Miss Oriana Blackacre, have arrived in London for Oriana’s come-out. She and Louisa immediately become friends. Louisa is hoping to introduce Oriana to Bentley, a man who would like to court Louisa but he does not appeal to her because she is quite taken with Gideon. It turns out that Gideon and Bentley are cousins and when Gideon learns that Bentley wants to marry Louisa, he feels he should back away from courting her. Ah, but true love wins out and Gideon and Louisa decide to marry.
But there is danger ahead that could make a problem for their lives ahead.
Copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
'It Started with a Kiss' by Ella Quinn is book Three in the "The Worthingtons" series. This is the story of Louisa and Gideon. I have read and enjoyed the previous books but if you choose this can be a standalone book. Louisa is the sister to Matt who was the main male character in book One "Three Weeks to Wed". So it was nice catching up with them in this book.
Louisa knows Gideon is the one for her almost from the start when she passed him by when she was out riding in the early mornings. Louisa runs into Gideon again at her family home when she finds out that he is her brother's friend.
Gideon is taken with Louisa from the start too but knows that nothing can come of it because his inherited Estes are left penniless after his father was pretty much taken advantage up by a women.
Gideon cousin who he is close to informs him that he wants Louisa for his own and just wants his help in the matter. Gideon at first thinks this is a good ideal but it gets harder to stick with helping him. Louisa has already started looking for someone else for the cousin so she isn't having any of that and wants Gideon only.
This was another great read by Ms. Quinn! Ms. Quinn is one of my favorite authors so this was a dream to read! "My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read."
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Is a man a cad if he goes after the woman his cousin has set his heart on? What if said maiden he is making moves on is the younger sister of one of his best friends? And this is her first season being presented. Should I also mention that this handsome bachelor is not of a mind, or in a position, to marry? There are customs and RULES in proper society.
Is a woman property or the means to an end? Should she have a say in her future husband?
Are women capable of making wise choices? I know I've touched a nerve there. These wonderful women are not only intelligent and capable, but often the true strength of families.
While the main story may be about the untimely match of a certain couple, this book is fascinating on many levels. The combined and extended family is full of marvelous characters.
It is also a story about reputation and deceit.
Plus an intriguing tale about a woman who specializes in finding men who are feeling less appreciated. A well rounded regency adventure.
Publisher's Description:
What is a young Worthington woman to do when the man of her dreams is not who she thinks he is?
This season, all eyes are on the Earl of Worthington’s spirited, beautiful sister, Lady Louisa Vivers. Many gentlemen are vying for her attention in and around the ton. Yet, Louisa longs for someone who can take her beyond the ballroom—a man who is worldly, adventurous, and passionate. She won’t settle for just any suitor. She wants her true soul mate—and she’ll know him when she sees him.
Is Gideon, the Duke of Rothwell, him? The moment he and Louisa meet, they share a powerful attraction. Rides at sunrise and waltzes at dusk follow. Finally, Gideon can no longer resist the urge to embrace her, and Louisa is sure he will ask for her hand. But Gideon believes he is in no position to marry. The Rothwell estate has gone bankrupt, a scandal simmers in its wake, and he has nothing left to offer. Now, he must decide if he will let pride stand in the way of true love—or if he will risk everything, and let the lady decide for herself…
Praise for The Worthingtons series
“A classic Regency romp! Perfect for fans of Grace Burrowes.” --Caroline Linden, USA Today bestselling author on When a Marquis Chooses a Bride
“Three Weeks to Wed is a delightfully heartwarming escape into the sparkling world of the Regency. Ella Quinn weaves magic.” --Cathy Maxwell, New York Times bestselling author
My Thoughts:
I have loved all of the books I have read in this series. There is always the obligatory addition of children, dogs and antics.
Gideon, our hero has come home after an extended trip to Canada. His father has died and left the estate in complete disarray. He seems to have given carte blanc spending to a mistress.
Louisa is the sister of his friend but Gideon isn't aware of the relationship when he first sees her on a ride in the park. They immediately feel an attraction for each other but due to his father's careless ways just before his death he is not in position to seek a bride.
Will these two be able to find their Happily Ever After with each other in spite of Gideon's financial problems? Will he come clean about the situation to Louisa?
As usual in this series there is both a serious storyline and a comical nature involved.
I gave this book 4.25 of 5 stars for storyline and characterization and a sensuality rating of 3.75 of 5 flames.
I received an invitation to read a complimentary digital ARC of this book provided by the publisher via NetGalley. This in no way affected my opinion and I have voluntarily reviewed this title.
I enjoyed this very amusing Regency. Ella Quinn's writing is fun and her characters are lively. She develops the characters so well, that if you met them, I think you would feel you knew them as friends. This Worthington series promises to be one of my favorites.
His Grace, Lord Gideon, the Duke of Rothwell returns from Canada to find his father had died, and the estate had been allowed to fall into disrepair and was in financial straights. Too much of a gentleman to even consider marrying for the sake of gaining an endowment, he decides not to marry until his estate is in good repair and financially sound. But he has to find out what caused his normally prudent father to allow his estate to find its way to such a level of ruin. His investigation absorbs him, as he pours over books and meets with others who knew his father.
Responding to his cousin's note asking him to come to town to help him, Gideon takes some time off. During a quick ride through Hyde Park, he sees a vivacious woman riding her mount - her cares cast to the wind. He is filled with desire to know and have her, and immediate conflict because of his estate. The woman, Lady Louisa Vivers, is equally intrigued with the handsome man who catches her eye that morning while she rode her horse through the park. But opportunity doesn't present itself, and the two pass and don't speak.
Less than an hour later, while visiting his friend Matt, the Earl of Worthington, the door to the study bursts open and in walks the woman from the park. Gideon discovers that the woman is none other than the earl's own sister. He curses his luck that he cannot be a serious contender for her hand at this time. However, the two don't let the opportunity pass. Lady Louisa asks if he will be attending the ball that evening. He plans to meet his cousin there, and they agree to a dance. Gideon realizes that this could become painful, as he has sworn not to pursue a wife at this time.
The dance becomes the jumping point for a romance that might lead no where. Gideon, already on the trail to what happened to his father's money, discovers links that place them both in danger. The danger is not so easily abated.
As their relationship continues, Gideon begins to stall things due to his lack of progress with the estate, rather than bringing Lady Louisa in on his problems and explaining the reasons for his inability to move forward. That creates more problems, as you will see if you read the book.
The only negative I found was the amount of story spent on the inability for Gideon to make a decision on Lady Louisa. I found this indecision slightly excessive and it wore the excitement of storyline down a little. However, loving the characters, I couldn't put the book away, even for the evening. I finished it at 3 am!
If you haven't met the Worthington, that's okay. This book is a good introduction. Once you read it, you will want to go back and read the other stories. Ella Quinn impresses the reader with her thorough knowledge of the era, and her consummate attention to story details.
I enjoyed Lady Louisa and His Grace's story and am on to the next! Four and a half stars for this!
It Started With a Kiss is the newest and third book in the series The Worthington by Ella Quinn. The family is HUGE and there are so many friends and family, that I hope the series will just continue. It is an historical romance starting with the opening of “the season” for the ton. Lady Louisa Vivers is having her season in London. Her brother the Earl of Worthington just wants her to be happy. She wants her soul mate. The person who catches her attention is the Duke of Rothwell and she is sure he is the one!
Gideon, the Duke of Rothwell has to save his estate and deal with the huge scandals that could erupt from his father’s last years. He too has fallen for the lovely Louisa, but he truly believes that he cannot offer for her until his finances are recouped. However, things don’t go as planned and they are suddenly engaged and Gideon’s plan has not been completed. Secrets … they compound everything and could cause all hope to collapse?
It Started With a Kiss by Ella Quinn is another great addition to the historical romance genre. I love the Worthington Family and all the various brothers and sisters.
The ginormous Worthington family is back in this third installment of the series, with a strong-willed young heroine and a prideful hero in a refreshing love at first sight scenario. While I don't believe its absolutely necessary to read the earlier books... I would recommend reading at least the first book, Three Weeks to Wed, to get the background on the very large blended family of eleven!!! children. Grace and Matt (the children's guardians) showed that romance was possible even when responsibility is weighing you down.
In It Started with a Kiss, Matt Worthington's friend Gideon has come back to town following the death of his father. Unfortunately for Gideon, he comes home from Canada to a duchy in financial straights due to the strange and flighty behavior of his late father. Therefore it's Gideon's first priority to revive the duchy and reorder things his father left in disarray... and between gambling debts and a spendthrift young mistress, he has his work cut out for him. He definitely was not in the market for a wife, but he was doomed as soon as he saw our young heroine charging through Hyde Park on her early morning ride with a great beast (Great Dane) in tow. Gideon was an honorable hero and he really wanted to protect all the women in his life and fix things with the duchy before anyone found out how far his father had fallen. I could not fault him for his actions, and I didn't even get mad when he wasn't forthcoming with our heroine regarding his troubles.
Louisa Worthington is the eldest sister of the large family, and she is a very self-assured and headstrong young woman. She's in the midst of her first season when she spies Gideon, and decides that he is the one for her. There's just one problem, his dithering cousin (an omega male for sure) fancies himself in love with Louisa. Being a resourceful young lady, Louisa puts a plan in place to set all to rights and pave the way for her and Gideon to have their happily ever after. I liked Louisa, she was not a dishwater miss, nor was she overly focused on the marriage mart. Rather, she was mature for her age and she knew her own mind and what she wanted from life - things I definitely like to see in a heroine.
As I said above, these characters knew right from the start that they were destined for one another. I found their early commitment to one another refreshing. I enjoyed that we didn't spend the majority of the story playing games or hard to get, but instead they worked on building their relationship and worked (somewhat) together toward a common goal. While Gideon did not confide all in Louisa, it was not due to a lack of trust... but because he knew she was so capable that she would want to tackle his problems, and he was determined to find a resolution himself to both protect her and provide for her. I thought it was sweet, even if he had to learn a lesson regarding communication.
I found the plot conflict to be interesting and would have liked to see a little more of it. I think there was room to showcase the former mistress, Mrs. Petrie, as a bigger antagonist. I liked the portions where we got her POV, and I thought her machinations were an interesting aspect of the story. I preferred this part of the story over the conflict regarding the gambling debts.
I recommend this story to fans of historical romance who are looking for a sweet and light-hearted story. The Worthington family is endearing, and I think we will have a number of engaging heroines in this series. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received from the publisher, Kensington/Zebra.
This season, all eyes are on the Earl of Worthington’s spirited, beautiful sister, Lady Louisa Vivers. Many gentlemen are vying for her attention in and around the ton. Yet, Louisa longs for someone who can take her beyond the ballroom, a man who is worldly, adventurous, and passionate. She won’t settle for just any suitor. She wants her true soul mate. Is Gideon, the Duke of Rothwell, him?
Gideon has recently returned from Canada & has found that his father suffered from dementia in his final years & by his actions nearly bankrupted the dukedom. The moment he and Louisa meet whilst on an early morning ride in the park, they share a powerful attraction. Rides at sunrise and waltzes at dusk follow. Finally, Gideon can no longer resist the urge to embrace her, and they kiss only for them to be found by a young lady whose father is trying to marry her to Gideon. Louisa takes matters into her own hands & says they are betrothed.
Another well written, page turning book by the author. Louisa is strong willed & delightful. Gideon is everything you want in a hero, handsome & caring but his pride & wanting to keep Louisa from knowing about Mrs Petrie had me wanting to shake him. He was advised by his mother & Matt to tell Louisa everything but he wanted to deal with everything himself & it nearly cost him dearly. Bentley & Oriana are also destined to be together & I hope Charlotte sees more of a certain Marquis. This book could well be a standalone book but I’d recommend reading the whole series. I’ve read a few of the author’s books & she is now on my list of authors whose books are a must read
Louisa Vivers, younger sister to Mattheus, Earl of Worthington, has been raised by her mother and half-brother to be independent, think for herself and be able to defend herself if necessary. It Started with a Kiss brings Louisa and Gideon, the Duke of Worthington, together very quickly. She almost runs him over early one morning during her daily ride in the park. They have a spark from the very beginning. Not only is he handsome, he seems extremely ethical about how he should care for his family.
Gideon has come home to assist his cousin with an unknown dilemma, only to find out the dilemma is Louisa and his cousin Bentley’s interest in her. In addition, Gideon’s father has recently passed unknown to him. He finds his family’s finances and estates in a mess due to the realization his father had developed dementia with no one doing anything to help him. Numerous people took advantage of his father’s lack of competency through gambling and spending. One person who assisted in beggaring his family was Ms. Petrie, apparently his father’s mistress. She, also, helped herself to entailed family jewelry and a house, as well as, other very expensive items with forged credit.
Gideon pretty much messes up by not being up front and honest with Louisa. She is principled and knows what she wants in a marriage and from her husband. Good for her. Gideon is going to find he has not married a simpering miss.
I have loved this series and this book is just as welcome to keep you apprised of the Worthington family. The first books introduced the blended families of Matt and Grace and all their siblings, along with Matt’s step-mother and his cousin. Bring in all the kids, dogs and cats to assist in keeping this a great series. This is not my favorite book in the series, but it keeps the family open and growing to draw your interest. There was a point in the story in which I felt Gideon went on a bit took much about his concern of family finances. But, regardless of that minor detail, I enjoyed this book and thoroughly love the series. Thank you Net Galley for sharing this book in exchange for an honest review.
the attraction between gideon, duke of rothwell, and lady louisa vivers is intense and immediate. they cross paths on horseback one morning, and without exchanging more than a glance they can't stop thinking about each other.
it started with a kiss follows gideon and louisa as they navigate their courtship and the london season and their respective families, who happen to be the ones getting in the way of things. because from moment one, gideon and louisa are pretty obviously "it" for one another. that one moment in the park and it was like their souls recognized their other half. and the more time they spend together, the more they share with each other, the more obvious it is that there is no other end to their story than love and marriage and happily ever after.
it's not all smooth sailing, of course, gideon is dealing with the consequences of his late father's descent into what society at the time called dementia, but was more likely alzheimer's disease. because his father was not in his right mind, he incurred a lot of debt and took up with a woman who's sole goal in life was to be kept in the lap of luxury. because gideon was out of the country he wasn't aware of his father's problems until after he returned to england, after his father's death. and the mess he has to clean up affects his eligibility, even though he is a duke. he is no golddigger and wants to solve these problems himself.
louisa, on the other hand, has a very determined suitor, who happens to be gideon's cousin. she doesn't realize their connection until she and gideon had already fallen head over heels, but their connection does complicate things as gideon is an honorable person and does not want to hurt his cousin. but louisa is no shrinking violet. she's not going to let gentleman's honor dictate her life choices. she wants gideon and no other. and as she is a managing sort of female, she manages her friends and family until she gets her way. it's how she gets gideon to propose in a way.
i love stories where the main characters aren't trying to figure out if they love each other, but are trying to figure out how to make sure their love can survive anything. and it started with a kiss is in this mold. there is no question that gideon and louisa love each other, but can they survive the obstacles in their way together? i mean, it's a romance, so of course they get their happily ever after. but watching them figure out how to be a team is a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours. (i found it to be a quick read.)
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review and it is not hard to give this book a thumbs up. Ella Quinn only gets better with every book she writes. The Worthington's are a family you feel right at home reading about. It is not hard to feel a part of the family and when the story ends, you cannot wait to see what happens next. Lady Louisa and Gideon are no exception. From beginning to end you will love their story.
Lady Louisa Vivers is strong, knows her own mind and is ready to help the man she falls in love with. Gideon, the Duke of Rothwell falls for Louisa but has some troubles he does not want to share. I could see the train wreck approaching but did not see when or where. Secrets have a way of coming out in the worse possible way and Gideon learns that lesson the hard way. Both Louisa and Gideon were great characters and the rest of the Worthingtons played an important part in the story line. A nice addition to the series.
This was a charming read! I have loved the Worthington family since the first book featuring them, and I am pleased to say that these books just keep getting better and better! If you haven't yet been introduced to this family, you needn't worry, this story can be read as a stand alone. You do not need to have read the others in order to enjoy this one. I found Louisa to be a very strong-willed character who knows her own mind and heart very well, which made her one of the most endearing characters I have read about in awhile.
I loved the build-up within this story. From Gideon and Louisa trying to ignore their feelings for one another, to the scandal that is lurking just beyond the shadows, everything was perfectly blended into a truly enthralling story that builds up to a very pleasing conclusion.
Overall, I am sure this story will still appeal to those who enjoy a well written historical romance.
DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review. This has not affected my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own.
I love this author, I've read all the books in the series and liked them all. I enjoyed the couple in this story very much and loved them together, and enjoyed how they found their balance as a couple. The beginning of the story was a little slow, but once it got going it definitely improved. There were some unanswered questions but I think they will be answered in future stories., which I look forward to reading. The sweet innocence of the h was delightful, but the introduction to passion by the H was excellent. And some delightful humor among all the family members. Another great story!