The Luckiest Lady In London: London Book 1 Paperback – 5 Nov. 2013

I don’t write reviews very often, but I do make exceptions for certain books, and this is one of them. It is not a story full of events, that is to say that there are no murders, spies, or climactic events, this is more in the way of a character study. It’s a study of two people who wear masks, and what lies behind those masks, and how they come together as a couple. I loved this book, and just couldn’t put it down until it was finished. The prose is beautiful, and I loved the cast of characters. Highly recommended.

Well-written with good characterisation and plenty of sexual tension. After a childhood spent being used as a weapon between his parents, Felix re-creates himself into The Ideal Gentleman. Of course, beneath the facade, he's nothing of the sort. Louisa, in need of a wealthy husband, has put a lot of time and effort into appearing to be the perfect bride - though underneath she is no more perfect than Felix is ideal. The fact that both of them are pretending is what enables each of them to recognise pretence in the other. I liked both characters and certain scenes - notably the one where Louisa admits to Felix that only 25% of her bust is her own! - live in the memory. Ms Thomas has talent.

i didnt expect to like this book, i actually bought it by mistake and wasnt very sure about it at the beginning. but the author definitely has an interesting writing style and teh characters are pretty weird, nerdy and interesting... not bad

I found this story hugely entertaining and the verbal sparring very funny indeed. I also rather liked that characters whose stories are told in other books crop up here - appropriately because they are all part of the same social scene in London. In this story Lady Tremaine's (Private Arrangements) former lover, Felix, meets and joins battle with the woman he deserves.

Another fantastic, page turner of a story. I love Ms Thomas's style and story lines, and this was right up there. I wonder why so few authors of this genre base stories in the latter half of the 19th century - it makes for an interesting backdrop. Can't wait for the next one!

MagnificentIt was a truly wonderful insightful story written masterfully. I never wanted it to finish. She delves deep into her characters souls.

I really liked this book. Maybe not love but then I only have several books that I love from more than a decade of reading romance novels. Sherry Thomas has a style that makes the story fun to read and very absorbing. Recommended.

Well written, possibly some historical inaccuracies but made up for it with interesting characters.Sherry Thomas is always worth a read.