One Grand Season

The writting in this novella seems fresh and modern. It is the second book in the Willowbrook Manor Romance series, but can be read as a standalone.
It hits on some interesting aspects, such as recovering from drug abuse and the finer aspects of society etiquette. The ending seems rushed and confused, it doesn't quite all add up. The love story doesn't seem to work, it needs some re-editing.

Definitely a Buy book.
The only down side for me was the ending was rushed and perhaps not enough attention paid to the thief line. I sincerely enjoyed the book it was not a conventional romance but still I look forward to more from this author. So buy and sit and enjoy if you like unconventional romances! I was given this book in return for an honest review. Anna Swedenmom

I would have liked this story so much more if there had been more to it. I loved the unconventional romance that popped up, but I feel like by the time it was mentioned, it felt rushed and unbelievable. I also would have liked to have seen more of the "thief" story-line as that also felt like the author just threw something together at the end in an attempt to tie everything up at once. As good as everything else was, I feel like the ending did not do the rest of the story justice.

Al things considered, this story will still appeal to those who like a more unconventional historical romance novel as well as those who are a fan of stories that are longer than a standard novella, but shorter than a full length novel. I would read more from this author.

DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review. This has not affected my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own.

Vivian Fox has been invited to spend the Season with her distant relatives the Duke & Duchess of Danbury, she may be the Gregory family's poor relation, but she won't be forced into a marriage with a man who does not capture her heart. One grand Season, a taste of the good life, is all she wants. I had difficulty with this book. When they go to the Garden Party Vivian is left to eat by herself, no way would a debutante be left unchaperoned, she then actually asks to go for a ride in a Duke’s curricle & he asks her to call him by his first name, she would have been labelled immediately as fast. Oliver & Will were practising fencing with swords without safety tips! A young woman was wearing french fashion in June 1815! Paris wasn’t open to the English until after the Battle of Waterloo which was in June 1815. Also the Season wasn’t over the Summer, the ton took itself off to Brighton where the Prince Regent retired to his Pavilion.
The story was OK but it didn’t hold my attention, I think mainly for the historical inaccurancies. The characters were two dimensional & lacked warmth. I felt the ending was rushed & fairly unsatisfying

Very enjoyable story of true love found. Sweet, thought too short for me. Look forward to reading more books by this author.

One Grand Season is not your typical romance and was very different from what I was expecting. As a romance, there seemed to be very little romancing and very little chemistry between the main characters.

Normally, I love novellas because they leave out a lot of the filler in books. Season just did not read well.
I never really understood why so much time was spent describing Oliver’s ‘madness’ if he was not the hero. His anger and quick judgment did not endear me to him at all. Will seemed to be the more patient one, but I did not see any real connection between him and Vivian until the end of the book.

The thieving issue seemed to be solved too easily and too quickly without any real sleuthing. It was just kind of handed to them.

Vivian, along with the other ladies, did not have any real depth either. I was really looking forward to a ‘grand’ romance. It was not there. Sarita Leone has potential, so I do not want this to be the only one of her books I read. I would like to see her concentrate more on her two main characters without including any side fluff – concentrate on the romance and connection between the hero and heroine. Then, add in the secondary characters and minor side issues. Since I cannot give a better review, I will not be providing a public review. Thank you Net Galley for sharing this book in exchange for an honest review.

A sweet romance. Vivian is her family's poor relation, but when she is given the opportunity to have one season to enjoy. When a theif turns up just at the same time as Vivian, however, her character is called into question. A sweet Cinderella sort of story.

It was just an ok read for me - I did not seem to get into the story or get attached to the characters.

Vivian Fox is given the chance to have one Grand Season. She lives with her mother and younger brother and they struggle to support their family. Vivian is given the chance to have a grand season and to be shown around Town to experience the good life. She gets so much more than she expects from this grand season. Will it be enough or will she go home disappointed with the outcome? You will have to read to find out!

This story was fairly fast paced but it was a sweet and clean romance that I enjoyed reading.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

In One Grand Season, Vivian Fox, heads to the home of a distant relative so that she can enjoy a season in London. Vivian is used to doing without and is a hard worker. She is shocked to see that the relative is a wealthy family and they welcome her with open arms. She is living a dream with a soft bed, beautiful clothes, and all the food she can eat. As she arrives at the home, she literally falls into the arms of the rich and handsome son, Oliver. Oliver is accompanied by his servant/friend, Will, and when Vivian sees Will she is drawn to him. Despite the family's wishes that Vivian and Oliver end up together, they find their relationship is more suited as siblings. She does however, seem to be falling for Will and that feeling is mutual. Things go awry when there is a robbery on the property and Oliver comes to the conclusion that Vivian is the thief. Vivian is so hurt, that she heads home. What happens in the end is wonderful and was a perfect ending.

One Grand Season held my attention. I liked the characters so it was easy to root for their relationships to succeed. The book is well written.