Adeline by Christina Mcknight was a sweet story but one I have read before, sort of. The story isn't bad, it just introduces you to a snobby young lady who is full of attitude right before she goes to an etiquette school. Then it cut scenes to her as an adult and who has grown-up mature. I just feel like it almost wasn't even worth reading the first part. Now, this is part of a series. So maybe the introduction ties with the previous books of the series, I don't know I have never read them. I guess that kind of threw me off for the first half of the book.

This is another retelling of Beauty and the Beast. Books like that are a classic for a reason. So when you read them you have to find what makes that one special. I think part of what makes this so special is how Jasper is. He is almost like a scared little boy who grew to be a man. So everyone around him cares for him, and he equally tries to take care of them. It's really nice. He is horribly scarred from a fire that took his family away from him. You can genuinely feel the love that he has.

As the story continues I did start to like Adeline more as a character. She had been discarded by her family. So both characters are lonely and need a someone of their own. For me, it was Adeline's character that sort of lost it for me. Online I see tons of people do love her character, so maybe I wasn't feeling it personally. I would recommend this book so some of my friends, but only if it was something I think they would be into. It doesn't feel like one of those books to me that you have to tell EVERYONE you know.

This was a book that I received from NetGalley to give my honest review. You can get all of the books in the series for your Kindle in one bundle for $7.99. Individually it looks like the books vary from $0.99 to $2.99. So if you picked these up getting the four-book bunch would be a better deal. If you want to check out a book by Christina McKnight, I did see that the first book from another one of her series is available for free on Kindle.

After reading Adeline, I had to purchase the rest of the books. Loved characters.

I found this book quite entertaining fro the first few chapters. However, I was a bit lost when suddenly the time setting changed, fast-forward to 10 years, if I'm not mistaken? The base story looks good though.

Finally! Adeline's story! This book tells the story of Jasper Benedict and Adeline Price. Jasper has a tragic past that continues to haunt him even in the present day. Adeline is a feisty and adventurous lady whose carriage breaks down in a storm one fateful night, and that is how they meet. Foul weather and a broken carriage forces her to stay at his residence, and she gets a glimpse of the man. Will she realize that he is a good man? Will she recoil when she finally discovers he is scarred? Read this wonderful book to find out.

This is a well-written story that is powerful, emotional, very entertaining and has great romance. The story moves at a good pace. The characters are interesting and very lovable. The whole series is brilliant, and I recommend that you read all of them! Highly recommended!

Really enjoyed this novel. It was a quick read with great characters. Loved the character development. Excited to read the others within the city.

After reading this book I purchased the rest of this series and cannot wait to read them. Adeline and Jasper are such wonderful multifaceted characters. The only thing I found lacking is more intimacies between the characters. If you are looking for a hot steamy book this is not it. The characters only share a kiss.

Adeline (Lady Archer's Creed #3)
by Christina McKnight
it was amazing

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Now...... many will argue the five star rating however.............................It deserves that and more in my own opinion. A fairy tale twist with dashes of human fallacy showing through. I had such a time reading this wonderful romance that it made me stop and think about a few things along the way. A wonderful romance with so many real life actions and reactions of real humans! My heart hurt. Being a fan of the fairy tale, I did not expect to like this story. Was I ever wrong! From beginning to end I was involved and did not lay it down unless absolutely necessary! I can only say this gifted writer is worth following and this book is definitely one to read for something different in romance! I was given this book in return for an honest review. Anna Swedenmom

Adeline

By Christina McKnight

Witty, historical romance but not the traditional set up. More direct with out silly banter. Very enjoyable. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I found this telling of Beauty and the Beast to be very interesting. I admit I liked Jasper, he was truly beautiful on the inside. Adeline on the other hand was a bit bratty and I never completely liked her character. The story however, is entertaining and I did like it.

Everything changed the night his family died in a tragic fire for Jasper Benedict, the Earl of Ailesbury. One story night Jasper rescues a woman when he stumbles upon a damaged carriage carrying Miss Adeline Price. Adeline has been rude, mean spirited and judgmental in other words beautiful on the outside, but not on the inside. Jasper has a wounded soul, he’s the beast with the heart of gold trapped in his scarred body, but when he meets the beautiful Adeline he wants to forget his past and be free and able to love and be loved in return. Jasper begins to see Adeline for who she really is, not the rude mean spirited woman and she glimpses his kindness and goodness as he takes care of his servants and the people in the village. Can the Beast tame the Beauty and change her heart? This is an enchanting story with a lesson for everyone beauty is only skin deep but we need to look deeper to see the real person and their true qualities. I highly recommend this book!
I voluntarily read this ARC copy from Net Galley and this is my honest review.

I enjoyed this story- as Inhave all the others. The strong-willed Adeline finally meets a man that means more tonher than her own selfish or driven desires. But when she realizes what has happened - that she has found the man for her- it could be to late to win him.

Jasper Benedict, the Earl of Ailesbury, and lord of Fabershame Abbey, had lived his whole life remotely, hiding from the humiliation of scars he received from a fire that killed his parents and members of his village. The scars, now both emotional and physical in-prison Jasper, tying him to the estate that has been his family's for five generations. He makes it his life's purpose to maintain this estate and provide jobs for those families that make up his village.

A carriage accidents brings Miss Adeline Price and Jasper Benedict together- and the fallout could mean that they lose more than their patience with each other. It could mean they lose their hearts. But will they even recognize or understand the feelings that propel them to seek out one another before it's too late?

Jasper Benedict, Earl of Ailesbury, has been known as the Beast of Faversham since he was scarred in a fire that killed his parents. He does everything he can to make life better for the people of his estate and village, but still fear and shun him. Adeline Price is a quite a beauty, on the outside. She is outspoken, selfish, gossipy, and judgmental. The two of them meet when he rescues her from her broken carriage during a fierce storm. During her short stay at his estate, she begins to like Jasper and is unhappy with the way he is treated by the people of the village. By the time they return to London, Adeline has begun to think about her own behavior. Is it possible that being with Jasper can help her become a better person?

Adeline is the third book in the Archer’s Creed series. Adeline has been a brat from the start. Jasper is the perfect complement to her personality. She and Jasper are beauty and the beast, but just who is the beauty and who is the beast. The characters, with the exception of Jasper, are familiar. The plot of this story is perfect for our hero and heroine. A lovely story and a good read.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. I voluntarily reviewed it and the comments are my own.

Third in the Lady Archer's Creed series, Adeline can absolutely be read as a stand-alone, though I do recommend reading the others in the series (Theodora and Georgina) first.

Returning to London after an errand to deliver her younger sisters to the school she herself attended, Adeline is caught in a storm and when her carriage is damaged, forced to accept the offer of hospitality extended by a passing stranger. Jasper Benedict, the Earl of Ailesbury, seems a strange sort - he won't even show his face - but needs must, and soon Adeline finds herself safe and warm inside Jasper's beautiful home at Faversham Abbey.

Jasper was horribly scarred in the fire that took his parents when he was only a child, and hides away from the world. Adeline is like a breath of fresh air in his household, and he cannot help but be fascinated. When she finally sees his scars and looks past them to see the man inside, he is utterly captivated.

Christina McKnight writes in an engaging style, events in the story so absorbing I'm always surprised when I read the end, thinking that the book was too short - but at 239 pages, it's a perfectly reasonable length. Perhaps it's the fact that the entire events of the novel, from Adeline's first meeting with Jasper to the inevitable HEA, take place in the span of less than a week. Which seems like a very short period of time for all the events that occur. Insta-love isn't one of my favourite tropes, and while I thoroughly enjoyed the novel, I think it would have been all the better for some build-up of dramatic tension over time. Four stars.

A lovely beauty and the beast story. I loved the scarred Jasper, he was a kind soul and I couldn't understand the village people's fear of him. Well written and well developed characters. Enjoyed.
I received an ARC copy of this book from Netgalley.

A reclusive wounded hero finds his soul mate in a somewhat spoiled and independent young lady.
I liked the hero, his kindness and compassion to his people and to the heroine. I found the villagers avoidance of “The Beast” an unnecessary cruelty, their fear often stressed but never quite thoroughly explained. Jasper is a tortured soul with physical and emotional scars and a tendency to chastise himself and worrying for things beyond his control.
The romance was slow and sweet, with a lot of mundane issues and a bunch of interesting secondary characters.

Adeline by Christina McKnight is #3 in her exhilarating "Lady Archer's Creed". While, it can be read as a stand alone, I'd suggest reading the entire series, but not necessary to enjoy ADELINE.

Jasper Benedict, the Earl of Ailesbury, was disfigured in a tragic fire that took his family and left him horribly scarred. Miss Adeline Price, has had many misadventures in her life. Her beauty hides her many flaws, she's arrogant, judgemental, and rarely, if ever, sees behind the surface to the person within. Will Adeline be able to see through Jasper's scars to see the honorable and gentle within?

I enjoyed watching Jasper bring out Adeline's good qualities, and watch her being concerned over some one beside herself. As she grows into a truly lovable lady, one who finally can see within herself and not like what she sees.

Once again, Christina McKnight manages to produce a thought-provoking, heartwarming, compelling and powerful romance. Well written with a cast of characters that are flawed, self-centered, proud but lovable and engaging. The plot flows seamlessly and endearingly. I enjoy Ms. McKnight's writing style, her detail to characters, the Era and the countryside. She never disappoints me or my joy of reading her Regency Romance. A must read for Regency Romance fans.

Rating: 4.5

Heat rating: Sweet

Reviewed by: AprilR

She shone brightest in the sun, while he was mostly hidden amidst the shadows.

Adeline is book three in Christina McKnight’s Lady Archer’s Creed series. It’s a well-written adventure of what happens when a society miss is stranded with a secluded and scarred hero.

Miss Adeline is traveling back home to London when a severe storm leaves her stranded along a country road with a broken carriage. Luckily for her, Jasper, Lord Ailesbury, finds Adeline on his way to his country estate. He’s not used to anyone visiting him, least of all a spirited woman such as Adeline. The quicker her carriage is fixed, the quicker she’ll be out of his hair and he can go back to his life alone. But Adeline’s liveliness gets under his skin, and he finds himself wondering if there’s some way she can look past his scars.

Jasper really drew me in. He suffered bad burns when he was younger and there’s a lot of guilt wrapped around his heart. It doesn’t help that the townspeople he looks after give him the cold shoulder on top of stares and whispers. It’s no wonder Jasper feels content to be alone. While he’s initially pretty gruff, he also has such a kindness to him. Loyal to a fault.

She would show the fool that underestimating a woman, especially Adeline, was something many had lived to regret.

Enter Adeline who has this outsiders view of him, and the mysteries surrounding Jasper and his injuries really intrigue her. She’s no simpering miss, and I enjoyed seeing her thrust into this small country village.

This is definitely a slow-burn, and clean romance. The plot focuses on these two people as individuals and getting to know their secrets and fears. I like the side characters, too—especially Jasper’s household staff. They were fabulous!

But while I thought Adeline and Jasper had a good friendship going on, I wasn’t feeling the romance between them to the degree I was hoping for. There’s was a disconnect happening, and I just wanted to be drawn into them as a couple. As a personal preference too, I like a more hefty dose of sexual tension in my stories.

Nevertheless, this series has some loveable characters! There’s a lot of movements in the scenes and enough action to keep the plot barreling the reader along. I’d recommend this book for those readers wanting a sweet and inspiring romance with well-drawn characters. It’s simply a pleasure to read!

3.5 stars!

Rating 4.5/5

This is a delightful regency romance with well crafted characters that has elements of Beauty and the Beast entwined throughout but with many twists! The hero is Jason Benedict, the Earl of Ailesbury, who was badly scarred by the fire which killed his parents. He lives in relative isolation, hiding himself from strangers and, despite his endeavours to improve the lot of the people living nearby, he is known locally as the Beast of Faversham.  The hero has a damaged outward appearance but has a heart of gold, whilst the heroine appears beautiful outwardly but initially is definitely not inwardly. Their journey to their HEA is emotively portrayed.  Adeline is initially a spoilt, brattish, judgemental and feisty young lady, not initially the best of partners for the self depreciating, kind hearted Jason. It is only as she gets to know Jason and the people around him that she realises she needs to change for her to be worthy of his love. 

There are a whole range of great secondary characters. Adeline has three brilliant best friends, her ex-school friends,  Josie, Georgie and Theo who are highly protective of each other. In contrast it is Jasper's servants who adore him and he is very protective of them, too. With great characters with very different flaws and attitudes, this is a well paced and engaging read which I thoroughly enjoyed escaping into. I have no hesitation in highly recommending it to anyone who enjoys well crafted historical romances.

Adeline Price has her story told in the latest of Christina McKnight’s series “Lady Archer’s Creed). Having been sent away to a finishing school for girls from a young age, Adeline is on her way home when she is caught in a vicious storm. Jasper Benedict, the Earl of Ailesbury, rescues her and takes her back to his home. Unbeknownst to Adeline, Jasper is hiding the scars of a fire that he barely escaped from. After losing his parents and many staff, Jasper has become a recluse and is treated like a pariah, by the community. He is considered a ‘beast’ and now believes all the cruel taunts, whispered about him.
A series of events stops Adeline from returning to London and during this time, she begins to see the admiration that Jasper’s staff feels for him and the level of responsibility that he feels in turn, for all those who work for him. Ms McKnight gradually reveals the complexity of his character and during this time, Adeline also appears to mature. Her respect and love for Jasper are gradual and so heart-warming. This is a sweet novel and an easy read.

Adeline is the third book in the Lady Archer's Creed series by Christina McKnight. I haven't had the opportunity to read the other books prior to this one, but it wasn't necessary in order to enjoy this one.

Jasper Benedict is the Earl of Ailesbury. He is terribly scarred after trying to rescue his parents and workers who were caught in a barn fire when he was just 12. Jasper blames himself for not being stronger, not being able to rescue them. He has been treated like a pariah ever since, partly because of people blaming him for their relatives' deaths, but mostly because they are frightened by him and the supposed monster that he is. He keeps himself to himself as much as possible and has tried to harden himself to the hurt people inflict on him with their reactions.

Adeline Price spent her formative years in a finishing school for girls, now she is nearing her 21st birthday and is returning to her home after dropping two of her sisters at that same finishing school. Not even half way to her London home a vicious storm hits and her carriage ends up damaged leaving her, her maid and the driver stranded. Thankfully Jasper happens upon them and quickly offers his assistance. Wary, but knowing she really has no other option, Adeline accepts his hospitality.

Not known for being the calmest of women, and also for her love of gossip you would think that Adeline would be just as mean to Jasper as most other people. Admittedly she is shocked when she sees his scars, but Jasper has an amazing influence on her. She learns a lot about herself because of him. She also finds herself deeply attracted to him, scars and all. Her biggest problem now is trying to get through to him that she cares about him no matter what he looks like, or how she may be treated when she is with him.

This is such a beautiful beauty and the beast type story, a very emotional one at that. Jasper blaming himself for his parents' deaths is heartbreaking, and the way the villagers treat him is rotten. Such fabulous writing from the author had me near to tears a few times. Adeline is a breath of fresh air and seeing how both she and Jasper helped one another to see life differently was a delight to read.

Now that I have read Adeline's story, I want to read all the others in this series because I am sure they will be equally as captivating and enjoyable.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers' copy of this book.