Cad’s Wish

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I just finished CAD’S WISH, and I have to say that I really enjoyed Hannah and Hunter.

At first, I think part of her allure to him was that not only was she not impressed and throwing herself at him, but that she actually didn’t like him all that much.  Over the course of the book, we did see the change from her just being a bit of a challenge to his actually caring for her.

The villains, Amelia and Winston, were as horrid as ever.  Then we come to young Jackson, Hannah’s brother, who gave me the vibes of younger versions of your prior characters Raven Shawcross or Michael Scott/Blair.  After he came to live with Hannah, he thought it was his job as the only male in the family to look after her.  After he met [his other sister] Rebecca, he thought it was his job to look after her as well.  Those two young women have a guard dog in their half-brother, but their guard dog is about half feral and more than willing to bite.

I had to laugh at the visual I got of Hunter and his brother riding up to Parkhurst, and Jackson coming out of the house to meet them and holding a fire poker.  Jackson is one I would really love to read about when he is 15 years older.  That could be a stand-alone book you might consider writing.

Now on to CAD’S PICK, and I will let you know what I think of that one.

~ Susan

I just finished CAD’S WISH, and I have to say that I really enjoyed Hannah and Hunter.

At first, I think part of her allure to him was that not only was she not impressed and throwing herself at him, but that she actually didn’t like him all that much.  Over the course of the book, we did see the change from her just being a bit of a challenge to his actually caring for her.

The villains, Amelia and Winston, were as horrid as ever.  Then we come to young Jackson, Hannah’s brother, who gave me the vibes of younger versions of your prior characters Raven Shawcross or Michael Scott/Blair.  After he came to live with Hannah, he thought it was his job as the only male in the family to look after her.  After he met [his other sister] Rebecca, he thought it was his job to look after her as well.  Those two young women have a guard dog in their half-brother, but their guard dog is about half feral and more than willing to bite.

I had to laugh at the visual I got of Hunter and his brother riding up to Parkhurst, and Jackson coming out of the house to meet them and holding a fire poker.  Jackson is one I would really love to read about when he is 15 years older.  That could be a stand-alone book you might consider writing.

Now on to CAD’S PICK, and I will let you know what I think of that one.

~ Susan

“Okay. OKAY. I see you, Cheryl Holt. Point made and received, check and mate. I am officially a fan of historical romance.

As well as Hunter Stone. (Sorry, Husband.) (Give me just a sec to compose myself, Friends…)

I had the absolute most fun with this novel! The story begins with Neville, a father with a penchant for being a bit of a rogue, having a sit-down with his son, Hunter. Neville explains to Hunter that carrying on the family title now falls to Hunter, and that it is time to marry. Neville feels that he has found someone who will be good match for Hunter, and that Hunter is duty-bound to marry this woman. Hunter, who has himself a new mistress (or three) each week, is less than thrilled at this announcement, and waits in dread to meet the church-mouse that his father has selected for him.

Far from his expectations however, is Hannah; an independent, spirited woman, who manages her own business and thinks men are less-than-intelligent. Or loyal. Or worth her time. Needless to say, Hannah is not happy about being thrown into a marriage with a reputed, and self-confessed, cad.

While neither are excited about their new situation, both of them are interested. Or at least curious, much to their surprise. I greatly enjoyed getting to know Hannah. I am a sucker for a strong, female lead, and Hannah did not disappoint. I loved her heart and her grit. She was impossible not to cheer for, and even more impossible not to relate to. And Hunter! I quite honestly expected myself to spend the entire book with maybe only a grudging respect for the man. What I didn’t expect was how very much that I would like him. Beyond the reputation, the rough exterior and the jaded outlook on life was a wonderfully strong, gentle, loyal man. And I loved his relationship with Hannah instantly. The secondary cast was awesome as well, adding their own contributions to the story.

Bottom Line: Let me introduce you to the fast-paced, thrilling, impeccably written love-child of Downton Abbey and Bridgerton.”  ~ Pursuing Stacie

“I loved this book! The Male MC is a cad, but an honest one. Narcissistic, but loyal and fierce with honor and strong ideals. The female MC breaks the mold in a time period where women were seen as broodmares and/or damsels to swoon at men, especially those with money.

There is just something of a strong-willed woman “taming” a wild bachelor; bringing out the best in him by not giving in to his demands. There is betrayal, secrecy, marriage contracts, mistresses, and much more to entice you into the world of the The Stone men as they meet their matches.

Even though the cover makes me giggle (and think of “bodice-rippers”), I think it just adds to the whole feel of the book. If you are fan of historical romances like the Bridgerton series, then this book will make you fall in love with the genre even more! I can’t wait to read book two in this series, Cad’s Pick.” ~ booking.with.janelle

“This was a nice, fun romance novel! It was entirely predictable in the perfect way. You know those days when you just want something that you know you’ll like? It’s like the comfort food version of a book! I’d recommend this for exactly that scenario if you love a good historical romance novel!

This book tells the story of Hannah and Hunter. One thing I really appreciated about this book is that their relationship feels like one of equals, and Hannah is never afraid to call Hunter out!”  ~  Across the Sky in Stars

“Cad’s Wish is an entertaining romance that gives you everything you expect in the genre and is a delightful start to the series.

What I primarily liked about the story is the characters and their connections. The story has quite a large cast of characters, and it was interesting to see how they all connected and intermingled. I liked the father-son bond between Hunter and Neville, even if they got on each other’s nerves most of the time. There were also side characters like Amelia and Winston, who I found fascinating. While I did not like them at the beginning of the story, my opinion changed later.

The prime romance of the story is Hunter and Hannah, and the author wrote them nicely. Albeit a bit cliched, it was nevertheless fun to see how they met each other. I also enjoyed the bookshop being the backdrop of their romance. Speaking of the bookshop, the author also adds bits of action and excitement when there is a fire, and Hannah’s opinion of Hunter changes. I liked Hunter in the lead and thought he was dynamic. It was interesting to see how his perception of marriage changed throughout the story as he gets involved with Hannah.

However, at times I felt as though there were too many characters on canvas. For instance, I felt people like Nate and Marston were unnecessary to the plot and served only as page fillers.

Overall, “Cad’s Wish” is a fun start to the “Cads” trilogy, and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.” ~ Rajiv’s Reviews