Helpful Score: 2
Review originally posted at Ramblings From This Chick
I admit, it took me a bit to get into the groove of this book. The beginning was a bit slow for me but once Geoffrey and Liliana started to interact with one another I was hooked. I just couldn't stop reading this book. What was frustrating is my life kept getting in the way, making me put the book down. But oh my goodness, how I loved this book. Seriously, as everyone else was watching the Superbowl, I was devouring the remainder of Sweet Enemy. It was just so good!
I loved the chemistry between both Liliana and Geoffrey. I liked that it was a slow build to a relationship. They didn't just hop into bed with each other within moments of meeting one another. In fact, they both try to stay away from the one another and in doing so they start to realize that there may be more to the other. Geoffrey and Liliana are both able to be themselves while around each other and it was refreshing to watch them slowly grow closer and then eventually to love one another.
Geoffrey was such a great leading man. He isn't a pushover and he truly cares about doing good with his title. He doesn't just want to sit back and reap the benefits of being and Earl. He actually wants to use his title to help his fellow soldiers. He knows he should eventually marry someone that could help him with is aspirations, someone that would make him look good in the eyes of his political adversaries, but once he meets Liliana he's just not willing to enter into a marriage only for political gain.
Liliana might not be everyone's ideal candidate for a potential countess and that is more than fine with her. She is happy being able to live on her own while working in her laboratory. Chemistry is her life's passion and she knows if she were to marry any husband of hers would make her give it all up. I love that Liliana is willing to stand up for herself and doesn't care about what others think of her. She speaks her mind and definitely doesn't back down from a challenge. I found she was a perfect match for Geoffrey.
The passion between both Geoffrey and Liliana just jumps off of the page. It grabs you and pulls you in. I found myself quickly turning the pages just so I could see more of their interactions. I liked that despite the fact that neither want to fall in love and get married that they both were able to find a confidant in the other. Someone they could truly be themselves with and have a real connection. I honestly LOVED these two.
Heather Snow's debut of Sweet Enemy is definitely well worth the time and money. This is a book that will definitely be going on my keeper shelf and I will be re-reading it in the future. I can't wait to see what's next from her.
I admit, it took me a bit to get into the groove of this book. The beginning was a bit slow for me but once Geoffrey and Liliana started to interact with one another I was hooked. I just couldn't stop reading this book. What was frustrating is my life kept getting in the way, making me put the book down. But oh my goodness, how I loved this book. Seriously, as everyone else was watching the Superbowl, I was devouring the remainder of Sweet Enemy. It was just so good!
I loved the chemistry between both Liliana and Geoffrey. I liked that it was a slow build to a relationship. They didn't just hop into bed with each other within moments of meeting one another. In fact, they both try to stay away from the one another and in doing so they start to realize that there may be more to the other. Geoffrey and Liliana are both able to be themselves while around each other and it was refreshing to watch them slowly grow closer and then eventually to love one another.
Geoffrey was such a great leading man. He isn't a pushover and he truly cares about doing good with his title. He doesn't just want to sit back and reap the benefits of being and Earl. He actually wants to use his title to help his fellow soldiers. He knows he should eventually marry someone that could help him with is aspirations, someone that would make him look good in the eyes of his political adversaries, but once he meets Liliana he's just not willing to enter into a marriage only for political gain.
Liliana might not be everyone's ideal candidate for a potential countess and that is more than fine with her. She is happy being able to live on her own while working in her laboratory. Chemistry is her life's passion and she knows if she were to marry any husband of hers would make her give it all up. I love that Liliana is willing to stand up for herself and doesn't care about what others think of her. She speaks her mind and definitely doesn't back down from a challenge. I found she was a perfect match for Geoffrey.
The passion between both Geoffrey and Liliana just jumps off of the page. It grabs you and pulls you in. I found myself quickly turning the pages just so I could see more of their interactions. I liked that despite the fact that neither want to fall in love and get married that they both were able to find a confidant in the other. Someone they could truly be themselves with and have a real connection. I honestly LOVED these two.
Heather Snow's debut of Sweet Enemy is definitely well worth the time and money. This is a book that will definitely be going on my keeper shelf and I will be re-reading it in the future. I can't wait to see what's next from her.
Good first effort by this author. Although there was nothing earth-shattering about the plot or the writing, it was fun reading. The two main characters were strong and interesting people, and made a very believable couple. Liliana studies chemistry, following in her father's footsteps, and reminded me a bit of the women in Cara Elliott's 'Circle of Sin' series. Geoffrey is an Earl with politically progressive views(for the time) and he respects her intellectual and scientific ability and ambitions. There are a few historical anachronisms( use of modern words like 'okay'), but that didn't stop me from enjoying the book. I will definitely look for Heather Snow's next books.
Liliana's father was murdered when she was 10. She is a scientist and his father was as well. Her mother was a healer and died when she was little. Liliana's father encouraged her in her studies. Geoffrey is the 2nd son of an Earl and inherited the title after his brother's death. He served in the war, was injured, and has goals to improve the lives of the vets.
Geoffrey's mother decides to hold a house party. He has decided he needs to marry and sire a heir. He goes along with it based on men that have been invited and he needs their support for the bills he wants to pass. Liliana comes across some letters, one of which has the seal of the Earl of Stratford. She is able to go with her cousin (Penelope- her story is book 3), who was invited to the house party. Liliana plans on searching for clues to solve murder of her father.
I loved both characters. Geoffrey and Liliana are both likeable characters and I enjoyed reading their story. I liked the Liliana was forthright and Geoffrey accepted and eventually realized that was who she was and his title didn't matter to her. Liliana was intelligent and Geoffrey loved her for just as she was. Liked the mystery aspect.
Aveline's story is next (he is Geoffrey's next door neighbor and spent some time with Liliana to support her)
Geoffrey's mother decides to hold a house party. He has decided he needs to marry and sire a heir. He goes along with it based on men that have been invited and he needs their support for the bills he wants to pass. Liliana comes across some letters, one of which has the seal of the Earl of Stratford. She is able to go with her cousin (Penelope- her story is book 3), who was invited to the house party. Liliana plans on searching for clues to solve murder of her father.
I loved both characters. Geoffrey and Liliana are both likeable characters and I enjoyed reading their story. I liked the Liliana was forthright and Geoffrey accepted and eventually realized that was who she was and his title didn't matter to her. Liliana was intelligent and Geoffrey loved her for just as she was. Liked the mystery aspect.
Aveline's story is next (he is Geoffrey's next door neighbor and spent some time with Liliana to support her)
I didn't care for this book; it seemed to me to be one cliche piled on top of another. In the first few pages, there's the heroine who must find the killer of her father/brother/husband/uncle (odd how women so seldom get offed as a plot motivation) - who was involved in spying - so heroine must search the library at midnight - in the home of am eligible and dazzlingly attractive Earl. Nothing fresh was done with any of these tropes, nor did the writing interest me. I didn't care about any of the sterotypical characters in it and I gave up part way in.
