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Really couldn't get into this book. The earl Ned wasn't a true hero of the book. He was selfish and self absorbed. An example is when he first gets to the house he watches a poor maid carry his extra heavy trunk up two flights of stairs without even offering to help.

Then you have Turner his miserable friend who just seems really mailicious as a friend and just plain mean. One example is when he humiliates a poor eight year old girl with demanding she knows her timetables in front of her whole family brining down the wrath of the father and mother. He had only just said hello to her !

I couldn't finish this book because I couldn't care less what happened to these selfish people.


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The Game and the Governess Winner Takes All Kate Noble 9781476749389 Books Reviews

Phoebe, the unwitting pawn in this "game," has character and quiet determination to overcome misfortune. John Turner has a reason for the wager, saving his family's mill. "Lucky Ned" sees it as just another lark in which his charm will prevail.

The first half of the novel was engaging. The writing was fluid, the plot nicely unfolded, we were given the backstory, and the characters were developed. So much backstory was devoted to Turner that, for a time, I thought he was to be our hero (maybe I was just hoping.) But no, that was just setting us up for the next novel in the series.

When it came to delving into the characters, Ned's character was developed to death - to the point that I saw only an arrogant, callous, dismissive, demanding, self-absorbed, irresponsible adolescent - a narcissist with a charming smile. I wondered how he could become our Hero. His redemption ensued during the latter half of the tale. It was portrayed as "growing up." The problem with this is that I saw his character traits as flaws in his nature, not merely juvenile attitudes and behavior to be banished upon maturity. And how can anyone mature that much, that fast, anyway? Too much to overcome too quickly. Less than two weeks to change his whole persona from THAT? I don't think so.

***SPOILER***
After he had morphed into our caring, considerate Hero, what does he do? With his valet standing right outside the heroine's room, the H rucks up the h's skirts and takes her virginity against the wall because he HAD to have her. That's not romantic; it's crude and boorish. And he still hadn't told her he was the very earl responsible for her miserable circumstances! So he's still the same selfish worm. In a moment of candor, he even admitted his selfishness. Exactly. Leopards don't change their spots.
***END OF SPOILER***

I missed the wit and humor I expected to find in this tale. Sir Nathan, Lady Widcoate, and Mrs. Rye could have been amusing had they been written that way. But Sir Nathan was just dull, Lady W was annoying, and Mrs. Rye was unpleasant.

The ending seemed to be a get-it-over-with ending that left me looking for more pages.

I recently came across Kate Noble and have thoroughly enjoyed a novella and a novel by her. This one didn't work for me, though.
Swapping identities for a wager was a clever device to contrast the differences between the classes in Regency England. The main 2 male characters grew into much better people as they grappled with the problems their wager caused to them and to others. This is primarily a psychological study of imperfect men who find deeper meaning to life through struggle and the love of good women. The plot devices were a bit forced in order to allow the main theme to occur. This is not a perfect novel but it has depth, cleverness, a wonderful heroine, interesting back stories, wit, and friendship which can withstand challenges. It rates 4.5 rating. The author does not owe the reader likeable characters. She does owe the reader characters and plot flow which are believable, meaningful, and interesting. I worried about the friendship between Ned and John. The HEA ending was not a sure thing. The identity switch was unusual. The book was very interesting and carried me along. Thanks for a fun read!
I've taken days to do this review as I'm totally conflicted. I've loved so many of this author's books but this really wasn't great and I doubt I'll read the next book. The 3 star review by Lark pretty much says everything I felt about this book. I will admit that I was sort of enjoying it up until about 60% of the way in but sadly it then deteriorated quite badly. In addition the author has once again overused the annoying 'Er' when creating dialogue between her characters.

+++Spoilers+++
The premise of the bet to start was definitely plausible and I liked the idea of the cocky H learning a few good life lessons along the way. I enjoyed a few of the moments where he was humbled but I actually don't think he ever really got it. Witness how he thought he could fix things by just blurting out that he was the Earl near the end. I just don't think author pulled off his redemption and the time period was way too short (a few weeks). Although I agree that the h was likeable, courageous etc she wasn't as fantastic as some of the reviewers have said. As for the H taking the h's virginity up against a wall, don't even get me started. I know this is book 1 in a series and I will say that the secondary character John Turner, the H's man of business who he switched places with, was a way deeper, more rounded character and his story might be interesting but I'd definitely have to be persuaded by some decent, honest reviews.

I cannot recommend this book though.
Really couldn't get into this book. The earl Ned wasn't a true hero of the book. He was selfish and self absorbed. An example is when he first gets to the house he watches a poor maid carry his extra heavy trunk up two flights of stairs without even offering to help.

Then you have Turner his miserable friend who just seems really mailicious as a friend and just plain mean. One example is when he humiliates a poor eight year old girl with demanding she knows her timetables in front of her whole family brining down the wrath of the father and mother. He had only just said hello to her !

I couldn't finish this book because I couldn't care less what happened to these selfish people.