Ten Things I Love About You (Bevelstoke Book 3)

I really enjoyed reading this book, it's one of several I have now bought by Julia Quinn. They have all been thoroughly enjoyable reading.

Annabel Winslow is from the poorest country branch of a good family, so when her grandmother invites her to London for a season, in order to find a husband who will fund her brothers' education and her sisters' dowries, Annabel has to agree. She doesn't realise she's being set up to marry the hideously lecherous old Earl of Newbury who wants nothing more than to get a male heir so that his nephew never inherits the title. The nephew in question is charmer, Sebastien Grey, rake about town, and the person most despised by Newbury. Of course Annabel and Grey fall for each other, but she still might have to marry the slobbery old earl because he's Grandfather's friend and they've done a deal. In the end it's Grandmother who comes to the rescue, but I'm not going to say any more for fear of spoilers. Yes, of course you know it's all going to work out, but the fun is in seeing how. I'm gradually reading my way through Ms Quinn's back catalogue. She strikes a good balance between romance, sex and fun, with a good line in witty dialogue.

This was so much fun to read. I love that it has the feel of one of the Gothic novels that dominate the plot. Sebastian is an utter delight, Annabelle is adorable, and the entire cast is littered with wonderful tropes like the Evil Earl and the Ghastly Grandmother.Reading this has been tremendous fun and I heartily recommend it to you.

The Earl of Newbury needs an heir. That is, he already has one, but since his son died a year ago, his nephew Sebastian Grey stands to inherit everything. Charming, handsome and intelligent, Sebastian has no idea why his uncle despises him, but the feeling is entirely mutual. So when his sixty-something-year-old uncle begins searching for a wife, he doesn't care. It's not like he wants to be an earl anyway. He has far more important things to be doing. Luckily for him.Unluckily for Annabel Winslow, the oldest of eight and freshly brought to town in search of a husband that can help support them, the earl has decided she'll make a fine, fertile bride. What matter if Newbury's in his sixties, every girl would love to be a rich countess... wouldn't she?Packed with wit and elegance, with a touch of face, the estimable Julia Quinn resturs with another Regency romp. After his scene-stealing antics in What Happens in London as a hero Sebastian doesn't disappoint. With a hint of darkness beneath his devil-may-care façade, he's flirtatious and fun, and always happy to help out any damsels in distress.Which is fortunate for Annabel. If ever there was a distressing situation for a damsel to be in, it's the prospect of marrying Newbury. The earl is suitably repulsive, and Annabel's grandparents hideously pushy - though her grandmother has moments of comic genius. Annabel's only forms of solace are her sweet cousin, Louisa, and her new friendship with Lady Olivia, cousin-by-marriage to a certain Sebastian Grey.Tripping lightly through the London Season, with trips to the opera and a house party for variety, this tale sparkles from start to finish. The connection between Seb and Annabel reads with effortless ease from the first, and if the path to happiness may not be entirely smooth, the one to love is inevitable. Fun, light and thoroughly enjoyable, this is Quinn at her irreverent best.

If like me you are a Julia Quinn fan you will HAVE to read this book because you will have already devoured all her other books, but I didn't think that this book was that great, compared to some of her other novels.The plot is centred around Sebastion Grey who we have met before and is a twenty-nine year old gorgeous 'rake'. Sebastion will become an earl if his old and rather horrid uncle (the current earl) dies without producing a male heir.Enter, Annabel Winslow, the oldest of eight children who is in London for the season. She must find a rich husband so that she can support her family. The Earl soon sets his sights on her as a potential wife, who will give him the heir he so needs. She in return would be able to support her family, but she is repulsed by this lecherous old man.However when Sebastion and Annabel meet, they have an obvious attraction with each other but things can never be simple in love.ISSUES KEEPING LOVERS APART:Annabel needs a rich husband and Sebastion appears not to be that wealthy, Sebastion himself is in no hurry to marry, and add to this the fact that Sebastion and his Uncle can't stand the sight of each other but Annabel's grandparents are friends of the earl and back his proposal.What follows is entertaining but not that exciting, I found it a little slow and the romance between Sebastion and Annabel was not that convincing. The scene near the end with the Uncle in the bedroom was a little too farce-like. Maybe I've just read too many of these Quinn regency novels and I'm getting too picky...if you read this as one of your first Julia Quinn novels you'll probably enjoy it alot more than someone like me. I've been waiting for a book that is as good as her brilliant 'When he was Wicked', this is not!

I love the romance, the humour, and the ridiculous and yet strangely believable coincidences which make up the plot. It is a perfect, light hearted, enthralling read, and I love the happy ending. I like the use of the characters from previous books, and how their personalities remain the same, but their situations have developed. It is a good length for most readers, and easy to carry around. I would have liked to have met Annabels immediate family, even if just in passing, and maybe have learned a little more about their life style and status, but other than that, I have no complaints. This has to be one of my favourite books, and I think that this must be around the eighth time I have read it over the last few years.

Good read. Happy to see Sebastian married to a lovely lady. Sebastian is a funny happy character and his love for Annabel

Great read the story brings you back in time

I really appreciate a lot Julia Quinn - I enjoy every single one of her books - but this is very, very good. It's funny; not too much focused on the main characters so there's space for other memorable people, such as grandmother Vickers and little tiny Louisa. Also society is better shaped than in other books. Sebastian and Annabel are simply perfect for each other, there's an amazing chemistry between them and it's impossible not to hope for their happy ending. Then, of course, Sebastian is irresistible, probably my favorite male character in Quinn's books. In my opinion, it's worth reading even just for Sebastian, although, of course, there are plenty of reasons for loving this book. I highly recommend it, it's a very funny and romantic story

Confesso que achei essa a melhor série de Julia Quinn. O terceiro livro é ainda melhor, com um perfeito desfecho para a história. Muito bom.

Sebastian is Harry's cousin who was with him in the Napoleon campaign. Sebastian Grey was a carefree, poor, good natured man who could possibly inherite an earldom if his uncle does not produce a child. His uncle also hates him with a passion. Annabel Vickers is one of 8 children as has come to her grandmother's house in London. At a party out near Hamstead Heath the lecherous aging Earl of Newburg tries to violently mauls her and she escapes out of the grounds and on to the Heath where she encounters Sebastian and they begin to talk not knowing who each other are. Before they part Annabel believing she will have to marry the Earl to save her family asks Sebastian to kiss her and he also tells her his name . She love the kiss but is horrified to learn that he is the Earl of Newbury's hated heir. The next time he sees her at the Opera they sit together in a box and start conversing. Unbeknown to them the Earl is there and confronts Sebastian and gives him a black eye. Sebastian now knows the Annabel is expected to marry the Earl. One of the other gentried families invites everyone for the weekend and the Earl of Newbury is there with intention of forcing Annabel to marry him. She is falling for Sebastian and hates to Earl's expectation the he will have his own way. After dinner he demands that she marries him and she refuses him. He calls her a whore. Sebastian gies mental demanding he apologise to Annabel and he refuses. He is dragged off the Earl and changes track and asks Annabel to marry him and she accepts his offer. This incesses the Earl and he breaks into her room to rape her. She is trying to escape and the Earl looks like he has had a heart attack. Sebastian also goes seeking Annabel and comes across both of them. Thinking the Earl is dead they think they should move him to his room or the salon. Annabel's grandmother arrives and thinks the Earl should be moved in to her bedroom as she can take the heat when he is discovered. Suddenly the Earl wakes up and the grandmother tell him to give up on Annabel and leave the house first thing in the morning. Sebastian and Annabel are free to marry and get on with their lives.