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andra_mihaela_s's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.5
literarybutterfly's review
2.0
This was not nearly as good as I hoped. Both main characters were annoying and I had a hard time believing they were in love. The plot felt underdeveloped as there were a lot of things that didn’t make sense. Although I’ve read another Julia London book that I really enjoyed, I’m not sure I care enough about the family members in this book to continue with the series.
bookloverchelle's review
4.0
I haven’t read many titles by Julia London but I always find that I love the ones I do. The Trouble with Honor begins The Cabot Sisters series introducing 4 sisters who love the trappings of the ton but prefer living their lives their way so much more. With the death of her step-father, the Earl, drawing closer Honor knows that she must do something to save her mother, her sisters, and herself before her soon-to-be sister-in-law has them all out of the house. She devises a plan to keep them in their home a little longer but that backfires because her plan includes George Easton. George is the illegitimate son of a duke who has some recognition in the ton but really is just on the fringes. When he first makes Honors acquaintance in a gaming hell he’s intrigued by the debutante that would gamble against him and as he gets to know her he can’t seem to let her go. But he knows the debutante isn’t for him no matter what he feels. What started as a deception has become so much more for both of them but can they find happiness with the weight of the ton dragging them apart? Great start to the series, excited to see where it goes with the other sisters especially since we did leave the next sister, Grace, if a bit of a predicament.
jaxattax's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
A pretty strong start for a series - weirdly most of the character development happened on the side with secondary characters. London did a good job switching between various perspectives, and while some of the plot contrivances were fairly thin and the hero was ultimately a little underwhelming, I appreciated the consistency of characterization and the skill required to balance a fairly large and present cast. The world felt populated, which was nice.
cammmiam's review
1.0
As the daughter of an Earl through her mother’s second marriage, Honor Cabot is in a precarious position. Her step-father is near death, her mother has become difficult to care for, she has three younger sisters to think of, and her step-brother is engaged to be married to one of the most vile women of the ton. Honor needs time to figure out what to do with the situation; therefore, she enlists the help of the notorious George Easton to seduce her brother’s intended. If her plan succeeds then the marriage might never come to be at all and then she and her family will be saved. So, I guess it’s too bad that nothing goes according to plan with women who devise schemes in romance books…?
To be honest, this book could be tedious to read because of the heroine’s childish behavior. She wants to save her family from being put out should her brother marry yet she refuses to marry so that her family might have a place to go. She is selfish, and her dislike of Monica (the woman who shall marry her brother) seemed to be borne out of a childhood friendship that tapered out and was replaced with jealousy and vengeful antics from both sides. It was difficult to like Honor, it was difficult to like Monica, and I am not so sure that I liked George Easton that much either. The end of the story offered some redemption for the characters but in my eyes it was too little to late; I was just glad the book was over.
To be honest, this book could be tedious to read because of the heroine’s childish behavior. She wants to save her family from being put out should her brother marry yet she refuses to marry so that her family might have a place to go. She is selfish, and her dislike of Monica (the woman who shall marry her brother) seemed to be borne out of a childhood friendship that tapered out and was replaced with jealousy and vengeful antics from both sides. It was difficult to like Honor, it was difficult to like Monica, and I am not so sure that I liked George Easton that much either. The end of the story offered some redemption for the characters but in my eyes it was too little to late; I was just glad the book was over.
novelesque_life's review
3.0
3 STARS
(I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review).
Honor Cabot has never wanted to fall the rules and living under stepfather's roof and money allows the eldest Cabot daughter some freedom. Now that her stepfather is on his deathbed and her stepbrother is to marry her rival Honor is being forced to marry.
Knowing all the consequences she goes to a well-known rake, George Easton to have him woo Monica, her sister-in-law, so she can break off the engagement. Instead Honor falls for George but of course he keeps her at an arm's length.
I have to say I could not like Honor Cabot no matter how much I tried. She was very selfish and a bit of a bully. I felt bad for her rival, Monica who we were supposed to see as the bully and selfish. George Easton was also self serving so I guess in the end they made a good pair. The last half of the novel dragged a bit in trying to get a HEA ending. As much as I like Julia London's writing I will not be continuing with this series.
(I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review).
Honor Cabot has never wanted to fall the rules and living under stepfather's roof and money allows the eldest Cabot daughter some freedom. Now that her stepfather is on his deathbed and her stepbrother is to marry her rival Honor is being forced to marry.
Knowing all the consequences she goes to a well-known rake, George Easton to have him woo Monica, her sister-in-law, so she can break off the engagement. Instead Honor falls for George but of course he keeps her at an arm's length.
I have to say I could not like Honor Cabot no matter how much I tried. She was very selfish and a bit of a bully. I felt bad for her rival, Monica who we were supposed to see as the bully and selfish. George Easton was also self serving so I guess in the end they made a good pair. The last half of the novel dragged a bit in trying to get a HEA ending. As much as I like Julia London's writing I will not be continuing with this series.
onceuponafrida's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kbranfield's review
4.0
4.5 stars.
The Trouble with Honor, the first novel in Julia London's The Cabot Sisters series, is a delightfully charming historical romance. This sparkling gem is full of appealing characters but it is the fun storyline and deliciously steamy encounters that kept me captivated from beginning to end.
With her stepfather's rapidly failing health and her stepbrother's impending marriage, Honor Cabot devises an outrageous scheme to save her family from financial ruin. Her mother's swiftly deteriorating health is the impetus behind Honor and her sister Grace's fears for future of their small family and Honor enlists the aid of George Easton to help convince her stepbrother's fiancée to reconsider her upcoming marriage.
Honor is in her early twenties and having had her heart broken in the past, she has steered clear of romantic entanglements so it is easy to believe she is frivolous and a little shallow. But lurking behind Honor's carefree exterior is a very determined young woman who is fiercely devoted to her loved ones. Stubborn, headstrong and quite feisty, she is also very kindhearted and quite loving. Honor cares deeply for her stepbrother, Augustine, but she also knows how easily manipulated he can be by his fiancée, Monica. It is her desperation to protect her mother that drives Honor to devise her plan to come between Augustine and Monica but Monica is surprisingly resistant to George's charms. And then there's the matter of Honor's surprising attraction to George...
The illegitimate son of a chambermaid and a Duke, all George has ever desired is to be accepted by society. He has achieved a measure of success by investing in risky ventures and for much of the novel, he is on the brink of financial ruin when his latest undertaking appears to have gone awry. While George may not be entertained in polite society, he is quite popular with the ladies, and in fact, he is a bit of a rake. But he is a rake with a conscience, and at first, he is quite hesitant to woo Monica from Augustine. But Honor is pretty persuasive and since she does not want George to actually seduce Monica, George reluctantly agrees to go along with Honor's plan.
George and Honor are wonderful protagonists and I really enjoyed watching them match wits. Honor is certainly a force to be reckoned with and George is certainly up to the task of resisting her manipulations. The chemistry between them is palpable and their scenes are underscored with a delicious sexual tension.
The plot of The Trouble with Honor is refreshingly unique and the characters are well-developed and likable. George and Honor are wonderfully imperfect with insecurities and flaws that are easy to relate to. Julia London adroitly avoids the usual romance clichés and even the "evil" secondary cast of characters is appealing and sympathetic. A truly enjoyable read that leaves me eager for the next installment in the Cabot Sisters series.
The Trouble with Honor, the first novel in Julia London's The Cabot Sisters series, is a delightfully charming historical romance. This sparkling gem is full of appealing characters but it is the fun storyline and deliciously steamy encounters that kept me captivated from beginning to end.
With her stepfather's rapidly failing health and her stepbrother's impending marriage, Honor Cabot devises an outrageous scheme to save her family from financial ruin. Her mother's swiftly deteriorating health is the impetus behind Honor and her sister Grace's fears for future of their small family and Honor enlists the aid of George Easton to help convince her stepbrother's fiancée to reconsider her upcoming marriage.
Honor is in her early twenties and having had her heart broken in the past, she has steered clear of romantic entanglements so it is easy to believe she is frivolous and a little shallow. But lurking behind Honor's carefree exterior is a very determined young woman who is fiercely devoted to her loved ones. Stubborn, headstrong and quite feisty, she is also very kindhearted and quite loving. Honor cares deeply for her stepbrother, Augustine, but she also knows how easily manipulated he can be by his fiancée, Monica. It is her desperation to protect her mother that drives Honor to devise her plan to come between Augustine and Monica but Monica is surprisingly resistant to George's charms. And then there's the matter of Honor's surprising attraction to George...
The illegitimate son of a chambermaid and a Duke, all George has ever desired is to be accepted by society. He has achieved a measure of success by investing in risky ventures and for much of the novel, he is on the brink of financial ruin when his latest undertaking appears to have gone awry. While George may not be entertained in polite society, he is quite popular with the ladies, and in fact, he is a bit of a rake. But he is a rake with a conscience, and at first, he is quite hesitant to woo Monica from Augustine. But Honor is pretty persuasive and since she does not want George to actually seduce Monica, George reluctantly agrees to go along with Honor's plan.
George and Honor are wonderful protagonists and I really enjoyed watching them match wits. Honor is certainly a force to be reckoned with and George is certainly up to the task of resisting her manipulations. The chemistry between them is palpable and their scenes are underscored with a delicious sexual tension.
The plot of The Trouble with Honor is refreshingly unique and the characters are well-developed and likable. George and Honor are wonderfully imperfect with insecurities and flaws that are easy to relate to. Julia London adroitly avoids the usual romance clichés and even the "evil" secondary cast of characters is appealing and sympathetic. A truly enjoyable read that leaves me eager for the next installment in the Cabot Sisters series.