Amita4ever's manga / #Well drawn(469)

It's a BBV (Bed Before Vows) based plot, but with this in mind, I found the story had its strong points. The FL was a strong character who made her own decisions, considered possibilities, acknowledged her shortcomings without dwelling on them and acknowledged the consequences her choices were of her own which I can’t help but respect. The ML on the otherhand, was a man of his class - rich, presumptious, a bit haughty, and quite selfish, but - of course - love turned him around in the end. Its too bad that their BBV starts their marriage off with a handicap. RL statistics show that marriages without BBV are stronger and last longer.

Treasure is a term used in this story, and I rather think it also applies to the story itself. We have quite the unconventional FL, and an, initially, desperate ML, but it leads to a lasting relationship, and it's an enjoyable read. Circumstances put them together, and it is a contract marriage of convienence so there is no time for prenuptial fooling around, but it doesn’t happen after the vows either. They grow their relationship the old fashion way by finding commonalities and discovering what they appreciate about one another, going (and growing) through a few trials, and finally learning the importance of communication (verbal and non-verbal). That, IMO, is a far more romantic way to find love (and its more likely to last according to RL statistics). I liked this story enough to buy an official copy and might consider a hardcopy if I can find it.

An enjoyable story. I did get frustrated with our couple, both getting hung up on him being her 'guardian', even though he wasn't yet, and there really wasn't a good reason for it beyond not wanting to admit their attraction. The ML was also a little too dictatorial to convince me he was trying to improve his relationship with the FL. He came off as more antagonistic, and I could only shake my head when after his dictatorial commands and disparaging comments he lamented she wasn't the bright, spunky girl he remembered. Seriously? Are you really that oblivious to your own actions? He improved as the story moved along, but I don't blame the FL for being frequently irritated with him. Another thing that confused me a bit were the first assassination attempts. They were exceptionally close to home, in broad daylight, and the guilty party wasn't exactly the sort to blend in with the staff, especially in a household where everybody would know everybody else, but that was an after-the-fact logic hiccup because it didn't crop up until we see the villain. Despite these complaints, I still enjoyed the story and might even consider buying an official copy... if I find it on sale cheap.

I second the "Rebel Without a Clue" comment. You've never seen a ML blush as often as this one because he has no clue how to deal with support or praise. The tough rebel persona he lets persist around town keeps him safe and isolated, but certain people know better, and, of course, it's the heroine that manages to blow it wide open in the end.

The art was enjoyable, but the story was only moderately so. Another story that, IMO, would have been a better romance without the BBV (Bed Before Vows).

This was a good story. I enjoyed that the FL was not only strong, but she's shown as quite capable within her limitations. And I loved her self appointed guide dog. And you got to love a servant willing to get into his Lord's face when he needs it.

A strong romance between a strong, independent French woman and a handsome, belligerent Englishman with a grudge. It’s also a good tale about not painting with a broad brush and letting the past destroy your future. The only thing I didn’t like was the BBV (Bed Before Vows).

I’m not a big fan of BBV (Bed Before Vows) or royalty romances, but i’ll make an exception for this one. I really enjoyed the FL. She was strong, and had a cocky attitude she never truly lost. The ML was your typical arrogant, traumatized royal, but it worked out well between them. He educated her, but she changed him. It’s just sad the author felt the need to include BBV, because the story really didn’t need it, and romances that develop without it are more likely to result in a longer, stronger marriage according to RL statistics.

It starts with BBV (Bed Before Vows), which is disappointing, but it takes a twist after that. It's a unique plot that has the heroine and hero reuniting to participate in a murder mystery that has an ulterior motive. We don't find out till nearly the end just how serious the hero is, and how he very deliberately wooed the heroine, ever respectful of her of feelings, until he'd opened her eyes and her heart. That part was enjoyable.