The Black Sheep of the Season: A Historical Regency Romance Book (Trials of Love 2)
Courtney has always been the black sheep of her family. Her appearance made her feel invisible during the last two Seasons. Now, in her third Season, all eyes are on her sister, the Diamond of the Season, even the eyes of the Marquess of Lynington… or maybe not?
Lady Courtney Everly is set to attend her third Season. She is short, plump, and does not fit the standards of perfection set by High Society. Courtney has already accepted that she’ll end up a spinster for the rest of her life. The Season starts off on a high note as Courtney’s younger sister Olivia is deemed the diamond of the Season. Courtney fades into the background as her mother dotes on Olivia. But things change when the dashingly handsome Marquess of Lyningdale comes to her aid at a soiree. Courtney can’t help falling for her knight in shining armor, but there’s a problem. . . he’s taken an interest in Olivia.
Lucas Northington—The Marquess of Lyningdale— has returned to London after spending the last five years away on the Grand Tour. Lucas’s father wishes for him to take over several of his ducal responsibilities. Lucas is then put on the spot when his father suggests a marriage between him and the diamond of the Season. Lucas hasn’t given much thought to marriage but agrees to get to know Olivia. But matters take an unexpected turn when he starts enjoying Courtney’s company more so than Olivia’s.
Will Lucas and Courtney eventually give in to their true feelings for each other when so many obstacles are stacked against them?
The Black Sheep of the Season is a unique historical romance novel that you are going to love it. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happily ever after full of romance.
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Customer Reviews
J*********k
Research
While the story line and characters are mostly interesting and enjoyable, I am appalled at the lack of historical research. Is this supposed to be Regency or Victorian? Oscar Wilde could not possibly be the favorite author of a Regency era gentleman, nor was Jane Austen known as the author of her books until a later period. Much of the dialogue is highly anachronistic and what technology business existed at this time? Please keep your eras somewhat realistic. Simple errors like these indicate a lack of respect for your readers, and perhaps your own talents.February 11, 2025
K*************r
Clean romance
I liked the romance that was imaginative and worth reading. A good happily ever after.October 30, 2024
T******.
The story of Courtney and Lucas.
It’s about a noble woman named Courtney who is short and plump. Her sister Olivia was obsessed with Lucas bec he would be a Duke in the future. Lucas’ father wanted him to marry Olivia because she was beautiful. Lucas was not attracted to her bec she was shallow and talked nonstop about herself. He tried to do what his father wanted by spending time with Olivia, but every time, he was attracted to Courtney’s intelligence & sweet spirit. Courtney was attracted to Lucas also. Their feelings grew. I hated the way everyone but Lucas treated Courtney. I loved that Lucas was more attracted to Courtney. This book a great ending.July 22, 2024
J**************s
The Last Finishes First
When you are always finishing last in admiration from those who are around you, do not give up hope. I loved how the unloved sister finds a love greater than she ever imagined. Thank you for bringing such a sweet story to my life.March 31, 2024
T************l
Even the unloved can find happiness
I sympathize with Courtney since I also had beautiful sisters. A good heart that is loving and kind is worth more than looks and in the end brings real happiness.February 24, 2024
K*******************B
Slow burn
I was amazed at how long it took Lucas to disengage from Olivia. They had nothing in common. I felt bad for Courtney. Everyone was awful to her. Her family was terrible. It took way to long for Lucas to admit his care for her. I am glad they eventually got together. I am also glad her family eventually began to treat her kindly.January 25, 2024
P****s
The Black Sheep of the Family
A great and interesting story from beginning to end. Displays family involvement in a couples happiness. A fun read I was able to finish in one sitting.August 7, 2023
P***********s
True love conquers tradition
Very satisfying book. I was delighted to see Courtney and Lucas take control of their own destiny.July 20, 2023
K*************r
I loved it!!!
Liked the whole story!July 5, 2023
JJ
Best book ever
This is the best book I have read in a long while. The characters are heart warming and although there is much conflict you can feel the love.June 23, 2023
K*************r
4.5 stars
The story was very engaging. I loved how Lucas and Courtney interacted. My only negative (I almost gave this a 4 stars but the first 90 % was so good I went with 4.5 stars) was that everything with both sets of parents at the end was wrapped up so easily and so sugar sacherine sweet that it was very unbelievable. It was of course a very happy ending…just so uncharacteristic for all of them that it was a bit hard to read.June 23, 2023
G******t
Lovewon out
Great storyline. Amazing Courtney and gallant Lucas!June 12, 2023
D**y
Good read
I enjoyed the blossoming love. Be sure to read the extended epilogue. It’s really good.June 7, 2023
C*****a
Recommended
It’s difficult to imagine parents favoring one child over another, and the consequences of such an action can be devastating for the child. Courtney has always lived with such abuse because of her body shape and considers herself a spinster. But then she meets someone with a different attitude.April 24, 2023
S********R
Please do some research
Seriously. You have the people reading Oscar Wilde decades before he published. Needs a good editor too. Story is ok. A little bit predictable.April 22, 2023
l*********g
Great Book
I love Sally Forbes’ books. Entertaining without graphics sex scenes. There is depth to the characters who are never boring.April 18, 2023
A*g
Great Stor
I loved this story. It’s unfortunate that families do act like they did in this story toward Lady Courtney. Instead of supporting her they ridiculed her and allow others to do the same, at times helping them to make her feel shame. But your story shows how it is not always the way you look on the outside that makes someone love you but what’s on the inside that shows who you truly are. The Diamond of the Season was beautiful (who also happened to be Courtney’s younger sister Olivia) but did not have a good heart and never would have believed that the the Marques’s would be falling in love with the sister she hated, ridiculed and always embarrassing as often as she could, would not fall in love with her (Olivia). But life can be funny sometimes and the person (Lady Courtney) was resigned to becoming a Spinster met a member of the Ton (Lord Lucas) who saved her form a drunken Earl (Lord Molesford) who was looking for a wife to be forced in to marry him so he can gain and heir, and apparently Lady Courtney was introduced to him by her mother who also saw her as an embarrassment to the family and didn’t care how it made Lady Courtney recoil from his advances. But because of that situation she met the man of her dreams who happen to be the one to court her sister Lady Olivia (The Diamond of The Season). But it was at that point they both fell in love and didn’t know the other one felt the same way. But I don’t want to tell the entire story, but I will leave you with this and they lived happily ever after.March 27, 2023
K*************r
Fantastic story
My favorite so far, love all your books!March 10, 2023
P***********s
An unexpected love
As a woman that has struggled with weight, I was sad that the ton and Courtney’s own family, were so cruel to her. Courtney hid her pain and sorrow behind her grace in every situation. In the end she had everything she thought would never happen for her.March 10, 2023
m**********h
Good clean romance
Enjoyed the book very much. Well written.February 11, 2023
M***********y
Beaa
Beauty from inside out; well done.February 10, 2023
A*************r
Written from the heart
The authors books always have a moral to the story.Well-written and enjoyable read!Clean,honest stories.January 30, 2023
j******r
Good lob
I enjoyed the story. Well done.January 4, 2023
B*****************r
Very heartwarming
Wonderfully entertaining & heartfelt. Enjoyed every page!!December 3, 2022
S******.
I enjoyed this story
In spite of the epilogue trick. I have read a number of Sally’s stories and find them to be entertaining. I was able to read the delightful epilogue before being asked for a review which Improved my humor about giving away my overused email address.November 20, 2022
R*D
Good reading! Pleasant story.
I liked this book. It was sweet and clean with a great ending.November 12, 2022
M*************n
Happy ending
Very pleasant book..sweet and everybody loves each other the endOctober 5, 2022
H**********n
What can I say?
The writing is abysmally bad. It reminds me of The Young Visitors but that author was only ten or eleven. Are you sure an adult is writing these books? To write a Regency romance where the favorite author of the hero won’t be born for another 40 years. To have no understanding of the nobility’s attitudes to trade and to servants. To use words like “flaky”. To use phrases like “ How goes it?” and “It sure is.” To have a character actually change his name halfway through the book. The plot is not that bad but the execution is just awful.September 30, 2022
J*******d
not an awful book. but not great either.
The author desperately needs a good editor. I doubt the term “flaky” in reference to anything other than pastry was used in the 1800s as were many terms used. The frequent pity parties of the h became tiring. As did the hatefulness and lack of dimension of everyone other than 3 characters. The story wasn’t bad but I almost didn’t finish. Grammatical and spelling errors on nearly every page became daunting.September 28, 2022
A*****i
Shallow and filled with self pity
No spoilers. I love reading books about full figured women, but when they’re done poorly it’s just painful. When a book about a full figured woman is done correctly, the heroine loves herself and her body even while realizing others may not feel the same. And the hero loves her because of her body, not despite it. Unfortunately, that’s not the case here. The heroine in this book is constantly ridiculed and neglected. Her internal monologue is just a broken record of self pity. She has zero depth and barely ever speaks. The whole book is written at a grade school level and I felt embarrassed reading it. So save yourself the time and skip this one. It’s shallow with a nonexistent plot and probably could have been written in 70 pages instead of 200.September 24, 2022
K*****************************l
Beautiful story
Strong characters move this story to a satisfying ending.September 21, 2022
A*********n
The ending ruined the whole book.
The mother only apologized because her unloved daughter would be a dutchess and she didn’t want to loose that connection . She gets one apology and is like yeah years of emotional abuse just forgiven.September 21, 2022
L*****o
Frustrated
I enjoyed this book until I got to the end and was told that the Epilogue was to be a gift if I would log into the authors web sight. Shame on her, when a person spends money on her books they are entitled to the epilogue – period! If I read another one of her books and she does that same thing I certainly won’t be reading anymore of them.September 18, 2022
K*************r
Good read
Love the story lineSeptember 2, 2022
d*************y
Beauty comes in more than one size
What a picture was painted of a family who relegated one daughter to the shadows because she wasn’t built like the others. Save for the fact that she’s not a stepchild, it’s a cinderella type story. Her parents and sisters ignore her, their friends are cruel to her. I was appalled when her own mother pushed a drunk on her as a possible suitor, someone no one would let near their daughter. Couldn’t put it down, had to make sure Lucas chose the right sister.August 29, 2022
s***********s
lovely romance
Dreamy romance fantasy I did not like how the family treated courtney.especially the mother an father. But that’s how some family are.loving one favorite over the other.I almost cried. and poor Courtney an her not being good enough.I got tired of her putting herself down.but.that’s what’s happens.when you ignore or favor one child over the other.I mean really the whole family down to her oldest sisters. olivia the prettier one that didn’t know her abcs. Love the happy ending.then everyone wanna be family after all those years.it’s only because she married a lord.soon to be Duke.I can go on an on.but I still enjoyed the book.August 28, 2022
G**l
The black sheep of the season
This is a really good story right up until the end. I think pretty much everyone would like to read more about the couple and their new life together in order to have a really satisfying ending to this book. So disappointing at the end. Makes me wonder if I wanna read another book of hers.August 26, 2022
C*****r
Enjoyable read
I felt that the plot had just enough twists to make a good read. Too many books add unnecessary elements to the point that it feels more like trying to reach a word count than to add to the story line. I enjoyed the story line.August 25, 2022
J***************s
Engaging story!
This has been in my Kindle TBR pile and I was finally able to read it. I enjoyed the eventual love match between Courtney and Lucas as well Courtney’s friend Jessica and Dylan who became a love match as well. The drama and the scenic descriptions of the boat ride absolutely put me in a swing mood!August 25, 2022
W*****n
Happy Ending After Horrid Treatment
Oh, my goodness, I wanted to do away with all of Courtney’s family and friends! They were so unloving, spiteful and just plain hateful. It was a miracle Courtney could be so kind and gentle in that environment. Lucas and Dylan had a wonderful sibling relationship. I had to keep on reading because I just knew there had to be a happy ending. I was glad to read the ending and the epilog.August 23, 2022
C*************r
3.5 entertaining but timeline errors
Though the theme is commendable, and entertaining, it seems as if an editor has not reviewed it. Timeline is not wright at all. Chapter 17 seems to begin right after the tea party two days before, and several many small errors happens all over the story.August 21, 2022
A*************r
Abandoned at 10%
There’s always a hope that books about plus-sized heroines will prove to be worth the read. In this case, the narrative was too filled with modern phrases to keep your mind set in the proper time period. Also, so much that is canon in the genre/time period seemed to be overlooked or ignored completely. This was simply too annoying for me. I would not recommend.August 21, 2022
J*****e
Interesting read
This was a good story. I’m still reading it because it’s taking me longer to read due to a lot of grammatical errors such as “nEarly” and “clEarly” and the like written throughout the book. To remember those are typed wrong, I have to get out of character and then get back in character. Quite frustrating to say the least.August 21, 2022
A***e
Kept my attention.
Well written. Believable. Fast paced.August 20, 2022
A*************r
Good one
Very pleasant readAugust 19, 2022
T**s
Beauty can be more than skin deep.
Growing up with a plump appearance, Courtney was usually ignored in favor of her beautiful younger sister, Olivia. Fortunately, she had an aunt and uncle who gave her warmth, affection, and a loving relationship. When she meets Lucas at a dance, they both connect in conversation. She was disappointed to find his parents and her parents wanted Lucas and Olivia to marry. As their friendship grew, Lucas felt a strong attraction and hoped to find a way to politely choose his own wife. Regency tradition of parents matching their children to mates conflicted with love. The resolution of this problem creates a precious proposal.August 17, 2022
C*****y
My heart hurt for Cortney,
I just knew it would right itself in the end.August 15, 2022
V***********s
It is a great story
I loved it. But the mother and the sisters, were awful. This is one story, I will read againAugust 15, 2022
H****************r
Always have confidence in your future
Always have confidence in your future, that is the happy item to this story. It put a smile on my faceAugust 14, 2022
A************o
Absolutey terrible on so many levels…..
Thank heavens that this was an Unlimited book for me and not one I bought outright. It was truly dreadful in so many ways. Decent grammar. Decent writing. Characters were never real – no charisma. The book had a interesting premise that could have been well done. The main character was embarrassingly downtrodden and pitiful to such an extreme she was unlikable. The slang language (she was a flake) was so woefully incorrect for the period. Clothing was wrong, details were in correct (Oscar Wilde? come on). I feel the author who clearly has some skills should be embarrassed by this book. Never again.August 11, 2022
.*.
Not What I Expected..
First, the premise of the book is entertaining. The writing is grammatically correct. The characters relatable. However, the author and the presumable editor know nothing about the Regency period. The clothing is wrong. The aristocracy lived in London during the London Season–they did not commute from their country estates. Unchaperoned young ladies did not travel in closed carriages with eligible gentlemen. Aristocrats did not engage in business, that was the responsibility of the Cits in the City or one of the ports or the mill owners, not the landed gentry. Finally, Oscar Wilde was not the favorite author of anyone in the Regency period–he was born in the Victorian era. I did finish, but not sure why.August 11, 2022
K*************r
Awful. Just awful.
Our Regency hero loves Oscar Wilde and wears a green suit with a sea foam green shirt. Need I say more?? This is a terrible book with no awareness of period, clumsy and modern dialog, and a ridiculous rosy ending. Only the price is right.August 10, 2022
s**********r
The Sweet Sister
Sally did an amazing job telling this story about a young lady who thinks she is too short and fat compared to her beautiful sister. What happens to the snobbery sister is just and teaches her a lesson of humility.August 7, 2022
K*************r
The Black Sheep of the Season any Sally Forbes
Five stars, good book.. Different Courtney was a little heavy in weight which cause her to be shy and introverted.. But Marques Lucas did look at the outside, he saw her heart.. Courtney family due to her weight focus on her two sisters.. Cause problems with jealousy and friction.. But love and choices were made to make things right.. Good endingAugust 7, 2022
A*************r
Being true to yourself wins!
What a lovely regency romance, The Black Sheep of the Season by Sally Forbes! I thoroughly loved her character of Courtney. She was the middle child, scorned by her older and younger sister. Will she be destined to be a spinster ad they continually tell her? A page turner leaves you wanting more. A must read!! Full disclosure I received an advanced copy and the review is my own.August 7, 2022
T****a
A wonderful read
This book is very enjoyable. Read it in one day. Couldn’t put it down. Loved the main female and male characters. Well worth your time. ENJOYAugust 7, 2022
K********z
Loved this black sheep
This was a delightful story that I basically read in one day. Even though I was sure what the ending would be, I still enjoyed the voyage to get there. It is a feel good storyline eventually.August 6, 2022
A*************r
The black sheep of the season
It was quite lovelyAugust 6, 2022
S****y
Knock-off of the Bridgerton books
It’s a cute book, but it reads just like the Bridgerton books combined. Kind of disappointed with the female protagonist, she could have been so much more. But like I said, it’s a cute story, so I didn’t hate it, just wish there had been more substance.August 5, 2022
K*************r
Sweet story
Yes it is a sweet story, with a lesson within. The only reason it does not get a five star is because of 21st century phrases and words, whereas the story is in the 19th century.August 5, 2022
BW
Major problems
The download I got thru KU either has the chapters out of order or the author did some very poor cut and paste work. Scenes are started in one chapter and then completed in another chapter. Jumps around all over the place and makes it basically impossible to read. I would be very upset if I had paid for this. As it is I only wasted an hour or so before I gave up. Appears the author doesn’t care enough about her readers to bother to check out what is being sold in her name.August 4, 2022
T************r
Great characters
I liked the build up to how the couple came together.August 3, 2022
P****a
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
This might be my favorite book by Sally Forbes. This story has so many emotions from shock at Lady Courtney’s family to the happy ending she finally gets. I think you will encounter emotions of shock, hope, disgust, love and forgiveness. A well written story that will certainly keep you turning the pages to see what will happen next. I might have titled this book The Invisible Sheep instead of The Black Sheep of the Season!August 3, 2022
T****a
The black sheep is a saint…
I don’t know but this story is painful to read for the lead character is super good. Her family ignores her and her family badly negligent to give her due until the end when she marries a Duke. I would prefer a heroine with a fight in her and truly be human.August 2, 2022
E***B
Wonderful read
Another great book by this author. Loved the storyline about the middle daughter and pain/sadness she went through but ended up being accepted/loved for who she was. A really wonderful storyline!August 1, 2022
m***********s
The author needs to do more research.
I usually enjoy this author but she missed the boat on this one. Between dressing the men in ‘suits’ of matching jackets & pants (not a thing until mid-century), the hero enjoying the works of Oscar Wilde (born 1854), and the use of the word ‘plastic’ numerous times (1st introduced in 1925), I was confused about the time period the story took place in. I expect a little more accuracy in historical fiction. There are numerous editing errors with the letter ‘E’ capitalized in the middle of words many times. All in all, I was disappointed in this book.August 1, 2022
R**e
Good story but problems kept taking me out of the story
The story itself is sound and I appreciate that the heroine is not a traditional beauty, but that said, giving the characters modern-usage names like Courtney and Dylan which were never used in the Regency period forces the reader out of the story when trying to immerse yourself in it because they are anachronistic. Also, the editing of the book needed to be better as there are random capital letters in the middle of words which are distracting. Give this author a copy of Debrett’s and a good editing software and her talent would shine so much brighter.August 1, 2022
K*******************e
Nice
Nice story. It had charming characters. The plot was kind of long. I was not too thrilled.I don’t think I will follow her .August 1, 2022
R************h
Excellent read
Enjoyed from first to last page. Characters delightful. Editing superb. Ending touches the heart.July 31, 2022
K*************r
Nice sweet story!
What a nice sweet, everything turns out for the better as you know it will..read! Quick read you will thoroughly enjoy!July 31, 2022
A*************r
A tale of hatefullness and finally the love and respect due .
I liked this book so much I never put it down. The main character was terrible abused by her family by being selfish and self serving. But the worm turned in TBE e nab d to include her in a wonderful loving relationship.July 31, 2022
D*****L
Love is blind
I did enjoy the story. Courtney and Lucas are interesting, likable and fun primaries. However, I grew slightly tired of playing the game of Spot the E. Capital E frequently makes an appearance mid word throughout the story. Errors such as this are a peeve of mine. Sadly, based on this, I feel I can only give it a 3.July 31, 2022
M*************n
Thoughtful story
Bad editing, anachronisms, and typos.July 30, 2022
A*************r
Inaccurate historical accuracy
I was really disappointed in this book, starting with the blatant historical inaccuracies, such as descriptions of the men’s clothing and the naming of the protagonist’s favorite writer as Oscar Wilde – who wouldn’t be born for 60 more years! I grew up reading Regency romances, which were more accurate to the era, so the author’s lack of research really bothered me. The use of modern language in conversations could be overlooked, but so many other things were off. I had read another of this author’s books and had similar issues, but wanted to give it another chance. I will not be giving a third chance.July 30, 2022
r*************d
Sally Forbes … The Black Sheep of the Season: A Historical Regency Romance Book
I enjoyed reading this book as I do all of Sally Forbes’ writing. But this was not her best. The h was certainly abused emotionally and denied her family’s support even though she carried on bravely. Even so, she got herself into serious trouble from which the H had no problem rescuing her for the HEA ending.July 29, 2022
D******.
A Dash of Cinderella with Humor
I loved Courtney and Lucas, and their funny chess game.July 28, 2022
e*b
True love wins
Totally enjoyed this story. I couldn’t put it down,read it in one sitting.July 28, 2022
K*************r
Great read
Sally does it again! Would highly recommend this book!July 28, 2022
S****p
The black sheep of the family
Courtney Every was concidered the black sheep of the season. She was a lovely girl who never was good enough for her parents and siblings. They invited her like she didn’t exist. Her youngest sister was snobish and thought she was the prettiest . I loved the story and recommend reading this book. Lucas Northington is back in town and his father wants him to find a wife. Who will he choose. I received an ARC of this book and it was very entertaining.July 28, 2022
G**i
The Black Sheep of the Season is a delightful read from a new Author to me.
Three Sisters, one is married and lives away, the middle daughter, Courtney, is not considered beautiful and is barely tolerated by her family, the youngest Olivia is a beauty to look at but her status has obliterated her senses and has gone to her head. Olivia is all about Olivia, her wants, desires and dreams. The Mom has the maturity of her youngest and status is everything. The Dad just follows Moms lead and caters to the youngest, Olivia to appease his wife and go with the flow. Courtney must attend the social functions of the Season, and endure snubs from family and Olivias snobby friends. I don’t want to spoil a great read but this book is filled with chatter, tears, romance, dresses, carriage rides, Earls, Dukes, Countesses, picnics, teas, romance, hurts and heartaches, laughter, and family. We all know how family can be.July 28, 2022
M******y
Wonderful read
Interesting story lineJuly 27, 2022
C***y
Best book ever!
I so enjoyed reading the Black Sheep of The Season. This was a jolly, delightful look at the ton and those who want to get through it. A must read.July 27, 2022
A***********y
Love Conquers all
I liked the book kept me interested all the way to the end.It was nice to see the most beautiful girl did not get the guy.July 27, 2022
b**********e
Regency romance and intrigue
I thoroughly enjoyed this Regency romance with great characters, romance and intrigue. She was the middle daughter and was short and heavier and never had a beau and planned to be a spinster. It was the debut season for her younger sister and she had been announced the diamond of the season,but was very shallow and only thought of herself. Lucas was a Marquees called home from his world tour to find a wife. He met her when he saved her from a drunk, but ended up seeing her sister. There was a lot of intrigue, but the ending was great and I enjoyed the Epilogues. It was terrible how they all treated her, but she end up well. I voluntarily reviewed an advance review copy.July 27, 2022
r**e
Enjoyable book
So sad that Courtney parent’s take the side of The Diamond of the Season and forget that the other daughters have feelings also. Sad to think some parents still feel this way. The same was for Lucas as his father wants him to marry the Diamond. Neither parents realize how both of their children really feel. A real man doesn’t look at what the like but what they are made of. Really enjoyed this book, hope more people will read and learn that looks are only skin deep. Would recommend this book to others. Really a good book to read.July 26, 2022
A***************s
The Black Sheep of the Season: A Historical Regency Romance Book
This is a good book. Even though I was given a copy of this book by the author, it in no way influenced my opinion, and this is my honest review.July 26, 2022
K***e
Wonderful
I absolutely loved Courtney & Lucas story. I loved how she conquered all who put her down. You made history come alive. I can’t wait to read moreJuly 26, 2022
S******n
Awesome Story!
Loved Courtney! She truly deserved her own story. Too bad she had such ……. sisters! Loved the way it came together!!!!!July 26, 2022
B*******l
Black Sheep Spinster
Lady Courtney Everly is the black sheep in her family because of her outward appearance of height and weight. After two seasons of nothing from society except ridicule, she is considered to be a spinster. Now her younger sister, Olivia is having her first season and named the Diamond of the Season. Yet again all eyes are on her sister to praise, including her family, and Courtney only gets their ridicule. Until Lucas Northington, Marquess of Lynington, who has returned from a tour of the continent, comes to her rescue. Can he see more than just her appearance? Or is he only being kind because he wants to court Courtney’s sister?July 26, 2022
R*********e
The Real Diamond of the Season
From beginning to end, this book was hard to put down! Courtney was the true diamond of the season by far and thankfully, Lucas sensed this quickly. Courtney’s diamond sister became so wrapped up in herself that she even became cruel to the servants. It was sad how Courtney’s family disregarded her very existence. Thankfully, Lucas realized just how beautiful she was and fell in love with her, much to the shock of Courtney’s family and his own. I loved the added bonus of the love that blossomed between Courtney’s spinster friend, Jessica and Lucas’ brother. That was something I had been hoping for! Sally Forbes delivered yet another fantastic novel!July 26, 2022
L*********n
Good
I really enjoyed this book. Lord Lucas and Lady Courtney are such great characters and the way they fell for each other was sweet if not very emotional. Courtney was not treated well by her family because she was not the tons image of the perfect lady. She had little confidence in herself until she let her guard down and allowed herself to shine. Lucas was meant for Courtney’s sister Olivia, but she can dream of a possible future. Lucas has a choice to make the perfect tons pick or a happy future with his perfect pick?July 26, 2022
L*****M
ARC review
My heart broke for the the cruelty the heroine endured at the hands of her family (!) and the ton. She was seen by so very few. It is sweet how the H sees her from their meeting. Personally I would have liked the H to be a bit more decisive about things (but the book would have been shorter LOL). Overall a very good story but … there were a lot of typos throughout (the most repetitive being the not being capitalized at the beginning of a sentence.July 26, 2022
J**********e
Sweet story
What a sweet story – at last, we with more imperfect bodies have the day and wind up with the hero!! Delightful!!July 26, 2022
K*************r
A very Sweet Story
It is sad when a young woman is perceived as being unattractive and ignored by her family and most others of the culture who appear to favor other daughters who are attractive. However, it can cause a young woman to develop a humble, considerate and empathetic nature, making her truly beautiful. It is a lovely story. With an almost too good of an ending.July 25, 2022
D****n
A Excellent Read
Courtney & Lucas make such a sweet couple ; the way Country’s family treated her was shameful and disheartening ; but Lucas could see the person she really was enchanted by her . He was her knight coming to the rescueJuly 25, 2022
k**********o
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
Courtney is a young woman who does not meet the ton’s idea of beauty. As a result, she has had two unsuccessful seasons and is the frequent object of ridicule, particularly from her younger sister. Olivia has just had her debut and been named Diamond of the season. Lucas is a future duke who has just returned from his Grand Tour. While the ton are trying to pair up the most eligible bachelor with the diamond, he finds her to be shallow, self-centered, and boring. Instead, he is drawn to her delightfully curvy and intelligent older sister. Will he succumb to peer pressure, or follow his heart? Read it and see. I received an ARC copy of this book for review.July 25, 2022
S******l
Enjoyable
Enjoyable story of how someone can be overlooked but comeback after she opens her heartJuly 25, 2022
c***l
Sweet And happy end
This was a nice easy and quick read with a feel good feeling after you finish it. Lucas can’t help but feel drawn to her kind yet timid personality and in the end realizes it’s only her that will make a happy in a marriage. The story focused on how it is what a person is like on the inside that ultimately stirs the deep affection and love.July 25, 2022
N********n
Ugly duckling
This book did make my blood boil as I read how the parents emotionally abused their middle daughter, the heroine, and also how the hero’s family just assumed he would prefer the diamond of the season. I am not sure how the heroine’s mother recognized her fault in all this so quickly, but the story had to have a HEA. The heroine was very likable as she wasn’t the perfect beauty on the outside, but definitely was on the inside. The hero stood up for what he wanted in the end, even though he let others think he was going along with them. It was a good read.July 25, 2022
