Seducing Mr. Knightly (Writing Girls, #4)

by Maya Rodale

He's the only man she's ever loved. She's the one woman he's never noticed. Will Dear Annabelle ever find her happy ending?

• ISBN10: 0062088947
• ISBN13: 9780062088949
• Publish Date: 30 October 2012
• Publish Status: Out of Stock
• Out of Print: 3 February 2023
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Avon Books
• Format: Paperback (A-Format (178x111 mm))
• Pages: 384
• Language: English
• URL: http://harpercollins.com.au/9780062088949

Reviews

[Amanda]

Ever since I stopped caring about romance series order, I manage to pick up the last in the series. How does that work? Even so, I didn't feel like I missed out on anything important, which is, actually, quite an achievement.

So. I heard about Maya Rodale a while ago, saw this book at the library, read the synopsis and promptly put it back. It's not my kind of thing.

I went back recently, determined not to read the synopsis (even though I'd not forgotten the general idea of the book -- apparently I thought willfully ignoring the synopsis this time would make it better, I don't know), and picked it up. Again.

And I'm glad I did. Because Maya Rodale's writing had me snorting with laughter. And I do so enjoy reading romances that don't take themselves completely seriously.

Because I'm not always a fan of the unrequited love trope (um... Miranda Cheever and Michael Stirling, I'm looking at you two, since those are the two recent ones), I wasn't sure how this would play out. And let's just say: I liked the way Rodale handled it.

Let's just say it that while it was often one-sided, it was not always one-sided one-sided. I'll let you make of that what you will.

Definitely looking forward to picking up more Maya Rodale.

[Cocktails and Books]

Annabell writes for London Weekly giving out advise. And does everything her sister in law asks of her. Always trying to help others.


Knightly is the owner of the London Weekly. Aspiring to become part of high society were he feels he belongs.

Annabell has been in love with Knightly for several years, but never really being noticed. Until Annabell makes a bold move asking the readers of Dear Annabell advise on how to attract the attention of the man she loves. advise starts pouring in make her article quite popular. Annabell takes their advise and each week writes about how it went. Annabell with letters of advise and her friends help, starts shedding her ugly clothes and her shy demeanor. And trying to pull herself out of the habit of making herself pretty much invisible.


Knightly does not realize Annabell is doing all of it to get his attention. But he wants her to keep doing as long as possible, for the paper sales are higher then ever.


Knightly is very slow on realizing the Annabell cares for him.


The interactions between all the characters was very well written, I really enjoyed all the interactions between the characters. The plot was well written, I felt very drawn in to the story.


The romance between Annabell and Knightly was slow in the action department, but I thought it made the plot more interesting.


I give Seducing Mr. Knightly five cocktails!

Reviewed for Cocktails and Books by SammySosa.