First Comes Marriage: Huxtable Series, Book 1 Audiobook (Unabridged)

" It's funny. When you're reading a book where the main characters, and especially the couple, have obstacles to face that seem to go on to the point where you just want them to get past whatever it is and get together already! you think that you wish things were not so dire. But this book proved to me that you only *think* you want that, because it's the difficulties that make the story interesting. As frustrating as it is when characters don't communicate or speak up and misunderstandings keep people apart, that frustration is part of your investment in the story. This book avoids all those frustrations and as a result, stirs up little passion for the characters in the reader. It wasn't bad, nor a total loss. The writing is pretty good, and I admit I'm intrigued by what may happen to some of the other characters who were introduced (this being the first book of a series). "

" I read this in one day liked it a lot. Got to get a good romance novel in every once in a while. "

" This story was good, but I was put off by the constant reference to how ugly the heroine was thought by almost everyone, including the hero. Only her sister and brother tell her she is pretty. Then, miraculously and with no explanation, the hero has a change of heart and decides she is at first pretty and then beautiful after all. If he thought she was merely plain then I might believe it more. "

" for me, it was enjoyable, however, this book lacked a proper climax. it had it's moments, but I was waiting for something bigger, but it never came. "

" It was a guilty pleasure that I purchased at the Grocery store of all places. I have reread several parts repeatedly to make sure I really did enjoy it. Yes, I did. I even read parts to my husband. Imagine Mr. Darcy as a naughty boy...misunderstandings have never been so good and hooray for the plain janes of the world! "

" First Comes Marriage is basically a retelling of Austen's Pride and Prejudice only without a fascinating, witty heroine and any sparks between the two main characters. I suppose that this book does have potential if I judged it from the storyline alone but the combination of a Mary Sue type of heroine, an unlikeable, cold, arrogant hero and a rather repetitive writing just didn't cut it for me. As the first book in a series, it surely is off to a poor start. "

" new Earl, learn to love, good story lines, 1st in a series "

" Very good like the others i read...But i think i should have tryed to read them in a dinffernt order :) "

" I did enjoy the pompous Elliott and watching him react to the country setting of Throckbridge. The Huxtable family is a sweet group of three sisters and one brother who have been fending for themselves for some time. The plot tended to stall at times, which is why I only gave it 3 stars. "

" Cute. Nothing particularly striking, but a nice read. "

" Historical fiction that would appeal the fans of Phillippa Gregory. Very well done and most entertaining. "

" I like the Bedwyn's better than the Huxtables so far, but I'll still probably finish the series. I listened to the audio book and I didn't love the narrator which is maybe coloring my opinion somewhat. It was a sweet story. "

" Lovely breezy read. Interesting characters and setting. "

" I continue to enjoy Mary Balogh, for some reason I like it when the hero and heroine start out thinking that they don't like each other. "

" A prime example of telling and not showing, also containing quite a few sentence fragments. Also, I got SUPER tired of hearing about how ugly and insufferable the heroine was. "

" See my review for "Then Comes Seduction" and paste it under the title of every Mary Balogh book in collection. "

" A nice historical romance. Looking for to reading the rest of the series. "

" Solid Mary Balogh - 3.5 stars "

" Should have waited for the beach. "

" I am new to this author, decided to try one after her latest got a good riview in Booklist or LJ...I listened to the audio, pleasant story of Regency Era romance, some rather explicit sex scenes I wasn't expecting! "

" There is a sort of sweetness to Elliot and Vanessa's relationship that I haven't found anywhere else. It's lovely and perfect. "

" i liked the story however the people in the story were to nice to play out the hate/love thing to its best... still i loved it, it was cute "

" Liked this. Probably a 3.5 because the beginning was a little confusing as the author introduced most of the main characters for the entire series. It was enjoyable one it became clear who /this/ story was about. "

" A prime example of telling and not showing, also containing quite a few sentence fragments. Also, I got SUPER tired of hearing about how ugly and insufferable the heroine was. "

" A predictable Victorian Romance but an easy read. The first in a series of four. "

" Re-reading this series to get to the point where I can truly enjoy the final book, Con's story. "

" I found myself getting very involved/invested in the lives of these characters and I loved the growth and development of the two main characters and am excited to see the growth and development of all the others through the other books. "

" This is a great book for someone who loves historical romance. Can't wait to read the rest of the series. "

" Can not put the book down, you want to keep reading it to just find out waht happens to the family after find out they are very important. "

" A great story of love and romance. The first 2 chapters started out slow and were a little confusing, but I was soon transfixed by the story of Vanessa and Elliot. I also added some new words to my romance reading vocabulary :) "

" Very good like the others i read...But i think i should have tryed to read them in a dinffernt order :) "