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    Ten Things I Love About You

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    “Delightful.”

    —Nora Roberts

     

    A perennial New York Times bestselling author, whose books have reached as high as #1, Julia Quinn returns with Ten Things I Love About You, another clever, witty, and delightful historical romance. Author Jill Barnett calls the incomparable Quinn, “Truly our contemporary Jane Austen,” Time magazine says her books are, “Smart, funny”—and this absolutely delicious tale of a beautiful country girl equally desired by an aging lecherous lord and his handsome rogue of a nephew is further proof that, “1. [Quinn’s] characters are engaging, fun, and witty. 2. [Her] dialogue is engaging, fun and witty” (Orlando Sentinel).

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateMay 25, 2010
    ISBN9780062002969
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    Julia Quinn

    #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn began writing one month after graduating from college and, aside from a brief stint in medical school, she has been tapping away at her keyboard ever since. Her novels have been translated into 43 languages and are beloved the world over. A graduate of Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges, she lives with her family in the Pacific Northwest.  Look for BRIDGERTON, based on her popular series of novels about the Bridgerton family, on Netflix.

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    • 4/5
      I love Julia Quinn. Whenever she puts out a new book I snap it up as soon as I see it. There's just something about her writing that is so very fun, so very clever and witty. This book is no exception. Sebastian is a typical, lovable Julia Quinn hero. He is a character who is light and happy on the inside, but with dark scars inside, and a rather fun secret. Annabelle is a country girl who is supposed to marry his rather disgusting uncle, who is desperately seeking an heir so that Sebastian won't inherit...until she falls in love with him.

      Very good book, very fun and light.
    • 4/5
      Very funny - I especially loved the grandmother.
    • 4/5
      I love Julia Quinn. Whenever she puts out a new book I snap it up as soon as I see it. There's just something about her writing that is so very fun, so very clever and witty. This book is no exception. Sebastian is a typical, lovable Julia Quinn hero. He is a character who is light and happy on the inside, but with dark scars inside, and a rather fun secret. Annabelle is a country girl who is supposed to marry his rather disgusting uncle, who is desperately seeking an heir so that Sebastian won't inherit...until she falls in love with him.

      Very good book, very fun and light.
    • 3/5
      A lighthearted Regency romance that concentrates more on the characters than the manners or the sex--which I appreciate.

      Annabel has aristocratic relatives, but is penniless herself. To maintain her large family, she agrees to marry an elderly and lecherous Earl--only to fall in love with his nephew, a former soldier turned novelist. Unlike most books in this genre, the author actually put some effort into making each character unique. They have actual interests and opinions, and they talk about them. The dialog is worlds away better than the stilted attempts at wit that I've grown accustomed to from Austen-clones. The entire world doesn't revolve around the two romantic leads--their friends and relatives clearly have their own lives and opinions. It's not a revolutionary book, but it is a refreshing change from the usual half-hearted drek I'm used to finding.


      (Does contain a rape attempt, so if you've a low tolerance for that, it might be best to avoid this one and try something else by the author.)
    • 4/5
      Annabel Winslow, fresh from the country, is spending a season under her grandparents' sponsorship and hoping to acquire a husband who can rescue her extensive family from penury. Her foremost suitor is not exactly a catch, being old enough to be her grandfather and possessed of some distinctly unpleasant habits. He is, however, an earl, and possessed of serious cash. ("'And he'll die soon', her grandmother continued. 'You couldn't hope for more.'") Annabel, far from enthusiastic, is resigned to her fate. All that changes when she meets Sebastian Grey - an impecunious charmer with something of a reputation with the ladies, who also happens to be the nephew and heir presumptive of her elderly suitor. And nephew and uncle loathed one another even before they became rivals for Annabel's affection. Annabel and Sebastian share an instant attraction - but any day now the earl is going to be asking for her hand. If she chooses Sebastian, what will her family live on? Will Sebastian even give her that option? After all, she's only known him a few days...There's a fine line between 'this author has a distinctive style' and 'I feel like I've read this book before', and in both manner and turn of phrase this book strays too often from the former to the latter. That said, though, it's a solid offering. The character of Sebastian Grey has a lot more depth than in his previous cameo appearances, and Annabel Winslow is reasonably sensible. There is the usual supporting cast of good friends and slightly dotty relatives, and the villainous uncle is appropriately unpleasant rather than strikingly evil. There's comic banter and the plot flows well. I can't decide whether I agree with Quinn's decision to reveal Sebastian's alter ego in the prologue: the suspense that was built up in the previous book evaporates before this one starts, but on the other hand knowing what he does for a living does enrich the story in some ways. Were it not for one thing, this would be an entertaining read scraping a respectable 4/5. And that one thing is the infernal lists that crop up all over the place. They're twee, they're irritating, they're intrusive and they're plainly an authorial affectation rather than a part of the book. When Quinn had the character of Olivia in What Happens in London make lists, it worked: it was part of the character. When it's part of the narration, when several characters are making numbered lists in their internal monologues, it is annoying in the extreme.
    • 4/5
      I don't know why, but I just couldn't focus on this book. I started reading it back in April but never got past the 2nd chapter before I'd set it down again. Yesterday I finally decided to push through and I'm glad I did. It was a cute book.

      I liked how open and honest Sebastian and Annabell were with each other. Annabell was in a tough position, needing to do what was best for her family (her mother and brothers and sisters) but also wanting happiness for herself. Sebastian wasn't looking for anything permanent with anyone, much less a virginal lady, but I loved that he didn't shy away from his feelings for her.





    • 3/5
      Nice, but forgettable. Sebastian Grey is a yummy hero, and he's got a deep, dark secret: he makes his living writing gothic romances. It's actually quite entertaining to see how touchy he gets when someone critizes "his" books. His nasty old uncle, the earl, is over the top awful, and Annabell is quite sweet and brave.

      Julia Quinn can do funny very well, but I've decided that I'm just not a huge fan. Which, I believe, puts me in a rather small group.
    • 5/5
      As always Julia Quinn did it again. I enjoyed all of the characters. I really did like the part where the Uncle did not get a heir.
    • 5/5
      This story is absolutely delightful! These protagonists do not instantly fall in love, but they do have an immediate mutual attraction. She is in a fix; as the eldest child she must marry well in order to provide for her impoverished widowed mother and seven younger siblings. The only candidate is a good friend and contemporary of her grandparents, who wants her only for her likely fertility and child-bearing qualities. She is revolted, but knows her duty and intends to do it.Here are a few pertinent facts about Sebastian Grey: 1) he suffers horribly from insomnia, 2) he was a sniper during the late Napoleonic Wars, 3) he and his uncle loathe one another 4) he is his uncle's apparent heir, since the unexpected death of his cousin, 5) he is charming and beautiful, 6) he really likes women, and has been involved with many--the negative side of this never, ever enters our lovely story, 7) he is a man of honor, though this is not generally known, 8) he has a secret, 9) he is a very successful gothic novelist, 10) though he doesn't know it at first, he has met his soul mate.This story is light, humorous, highly engaging, and very well done.
    • 3/5
      Cute. I was hoping this would end up on my chubby heroine, or maybe even abused heroine, shelves - but no. I adore Julia Quinn, but there is no angst to be had in this sweet book!
    • 4/5
      I am a huge fan of Julia Quinn's so I was really excited to read this book. While not living up to her Bridgerton series I was still glad to have read it. I loved Annabel's character and the interaction between her and Sebastian had me wanting to laugh out loud. I particularly liked that the initial focus of their story isn't how physically attracted they are to one another but the fun they have simply conversing with each other and the time they spend together. I found it hilarious that Sebastian was authoring romance books and it was interesting to see what the other characters had to say about his books not knowing he was the author.Annabel's cousin did have me wondering at times what role would she really play in the story. At first I thought she might have been attracted to Sebastian as well and could cause trouble but at other times she seemed to encourage Annabel's attachment to Sebastian so I think her role in this story was more of a setup for her own book at some point. Annabel's grandmother came as a shock in more ways than one but she also provided some good one liners and laughter.The one thing I will say that felt disjointed was Sebastian's inability to sleep and his reaction to gun shots. Both are brought up quite often but you don't really see how Annabel plays a part in resolving either issue so although the reader can predict that she will help with both problems the resolution seems to come out of thin air. One minute he's suffering from post-traumatic syndrome and the next he is miraculously cured. All in all while not a favorite still enjoyable.
    • 4/5
      This was my first Julia Quinn book and I will be looking for more! I loved the banter and the chemistry between the characters was wonderful!
    • 4/5
      Well this is the only book with a hero called Sebastian Grey that I'm intending to read. Sebastian has a secret, he writes books, but not any books, he's written the most popular books in London, books written under the pseudonym Sarah Gorely. Sebastian is also heir presumptive to an Earldom, but his uncle, the present Earl, recently widowed, again, despises him so much that he will do anything to produce an heir and currently has Annabel Winslow in mind. Annabel's family are poor gentry and she is the eldest of 8 children so must marry well. Inevitably Sebastian and Annabel meet - fleeing from the lascivious Earl she trips over Sebastian on Hampstead Heath and the reader is taken on a light, fun journey.
    • 4/5
      Annabel Winslow has to marry to save her entire family from penury. It's her first Season and her only suitor is awful Lord Newbury. Sebastian Grey, Newbury's heir is a delightful alternative. Fun to read! Plot not original but the vivid characters make it interesting, very witty dialogue, tongue-in-cheek descriptions of the ton and silliness of innuendo, secrets and gossip.
    • 4/5
      Annabel Winslow is from a family of eight children, and now that her father has passed away, she knows that she has to start thinking about their welfare, and they will need substantial income before long. But the Earl of Newbury, hasn't any heirs and must have one in order to prevent the Earldom going to his nephew Sebastian Grey, a handsome rogue that has caught Annabel's eye. One night Annabel and Sebastian met and shared a passionate kiss, that rivaled anything either one of them had experienced. However Annabel is in a terrible position, as now she is pressured by her grandmother that she must marry the Very old and lustful Earl of Newbury, who just wants her for her body; but Annabel desperately wants more from her life than a incubator for the Earls future children. But Annabel is falling hard and fast for the handsome nephew, who makes her laugh and feel like she has never have felt before, and she wonders if she could ever live without this one man that she starts falling in love with, but is torn between duty and obligation to love and a brightful future. What will she decide? Love or Duty?Ten Things I Love About You was a truly emotional and provacative story, that definitely had me asking certain question and get involved into the tender love story and riveting characters that came alive off of the page. Annabel has been put in a terrible position from not knowing which choice would be better for her and her family and the future, but starts to question herself the one question whether or not she deserves to be happy. This powerful story takes Annabel on a journey of discovery and love and passion, and finding one's self. Annabel is forthright, opinionated and beautiful, but yearns for love not to be used to breed children, she wants something much more out of life, and knows that Sebastian can give her all that she has hoped and dreamed for. I found Ten Things I Love About You to be a emotional roller coaster with these two characters, that have had unhappy lives, but dream of happiness they see in others that surround them, that have found love and managed to hold onto it. I just loved how well Julia Quinn portrayed these characters and how real they seemed to be to this reader, and how it made me laugh, dance and cry, to be so immersed in the story I felt as if I was a part of this wondeful love story, filled with mystery and passion.
    • 2/5
      Annabel is the oldest of 8 children. Her maternal grandfather thought her mother a fool for marrying a poorer country gentleman and hasn't talked to her for 20 years. Despite this fact, her grandparents decided to take Annabel to London in order to make a good marriage for her. Annabel's family has little money, so she's feeling the pressure to marry well. Unfortunately, it looks like she'll be marrying the unkind, blustery, and overweight Earl of Newbury. (He's appropriately loathsome). Newbury is a widower who's only son died a year and a half earlier. His son's death meant that his nephew, Sebastian Grey, would inherit the title upon Newbury's death. The Earl hates Sebastian (the feeling is mutual) and is in a race to marry and get an heir before he dies. Sebastian Grey is not interested in becoming an Earl, but the fact that he might keeps him invited to many dinners and balls. He was a sniper in the war and still suffers from flashbacks and sleepless nights. One sleepless morning, his wandering thoughts inspire him to write the beginnings of a Gothic (think romance) novel. It's great! The hero is a romance writer!Annabel and Sebastian meet one night when she escape his uncle's advances by running out onto the heath. She literally trips over Sebastian as he is waiting to return to the party after an assignation with a married woman. They have a witty and personal chat without knowing who the other is. When Annabel finds out that her mysterious gentleman is Newbury's hated nephew, she panics and leaves. The two meet again in London, but Sebastian is unaware that Annabel is the woman his uncle is wanting to marry. After a run in with his uncle ruins Annabel's status, Sebastian pretends to woo her in order to salvage her reputation. Of course, he they start to fall in love with each other, and the inevitable happy ending was sweet (with a kind off surprising epilogue). A few of my favorite quotes:"Her grandmother's contemporaries had wanted to marry Lord Newbury. Her grandmother's contemporaries had wanted to marry the man who most likely wanted to marry her. Dear God.""'All the ladies fall at his feet.''I should like to see that,' Annabel mused, imagining the scene. She pictured a blond Adonis, muscles straining his waistcoat, wading through a sea of unconscious females. It would be best if a few of them were still somewhat sentient, perhaps tugging on his leg, setting him off balance-""As soon as it became apparent that...Sebastian was the heir presumptive to the earldom, Newbury hurried himself off to London to search for a new bride, declaring that he would die before he allowed Sebastian to inherit. The earl, apparently, had not noticed the logistical inconsistencies of such a statement.""Edward hadn't been invited, but he was young, unmarried, and as far as Sebastian knew, n possession of all of his teeth. Which meant that he would never be turned away from a country house party. Never.""Good gracious, Sebastian was Sarah Gorely. She was marrying Sarah Gorely. She paused. Perhaps she ought not to think about it in quite those terms."I loved that Sebastian was a romance writer, his pride in his work was very cute. Annabel was your general straight talking, spunky, country bred heroin. Her grandmother was a bit shocking, I liked her. The rest of the book was filled with your run-of-the-mill romance supporting cast. The dialogue was cute and witty, and I really liked that Sebastian was still a happy man despite the damage to his character required by the romance genre.Verdict:I liked this book, it was exactly what I was looking for after reading two heavier books. It was a fluffy, funny book and a fast read. I'm not sure I would have liked it if I hadn't been looking for brain candy. I noticed that it was part of a series, but I'm not so invested in the characters that I'll pick up the other books. (Well, since I'm doing that Anita Blake Challenge, I might have to try Quinn's other Bevelstoke books.) In the end, I would have to say go to the library and try it, don't buy it.
    • 4/5
      Fun. A hackneyed plot but with a refreshing ending.
    • 5/5
      Another charming romance from the always-reliable Quinn, sequel to What Happens in London. Annabel Winslow's grandparents want her to marry an elderly, unpleasant earl, for the prestige and to provide for her younger siblings. Sebastian Grey, the earl's hated nephew and current heir, is a secret writer of Gothic novels and charming man-about-town. They're made for each other, of course.
    • 4/5
      I have always been intrigued by Mr. Sebastian Grey, and my fascination looks to be justified. I thoroughly enjoyed the courtship of Seb and Annabel, their sense of humor and quick wit made this book a wonderful read. I particularly liked Sebastian's characterization as an author, as well as his heightened attention to detail.
    • 3/5
      Seriously, this is a Julia Quinn book? What happened? First of all the lists that are scattered through the book are inane. This was done MUCH better in her earlier books (I remember she had a heroine who loved lists and it was incorporated quite well there). But on to this book.Annabel's family is poor. Her season is sponsored by her grandmother (who won't help the family) and so she must marry. Her grandmother wants her to marry an earl who is a friend (same age as grandmother) who is desparate for a son. Annabel meets his heir (his nephew) and falls in love with him instead but doesn't know if she can marry him because she's not sure if he can support her family.This is one of those books where if the hero and heroine had a brief conversation, everything would be resolved. But then we wouldn't have a 400 page book. Annabel's whole saving her family thing got really old when I thought about all the ways out and things she could have done. This plot line has been done so well in the past that I became really frustrated here. Also it just went on too long when it became clear that she loved the hero.Julia Quinn needs to stop writing about this group of characters and move on.
    • 2/5
      witty exchanges, but i felt Seb was too charming. too perfect, he lacked a certain ruthlessness in character.
    • 4/5
      Very quaint! Loved the humour. This book is little different from her other works
    • 2/5
      I think this is the dullest romance I have ever read. The best thing I can say about this is that it is utterly unobjectionable. Even the one (tame) sex scene was dull. Sebastien and Annabel are both characters I should have liked, and I didn't dislike them, but i could not bring myself to care a whole lot. I loved the first book in this series, and have not yet gotten to the second, but I will. Julia Quinn is usually fun, but there is no fun to be had in this part of Bevelstoke.
    • 4/5
      Ridiculous, hilarious, delightful -- everything one could want in a Bevelstoke novel, not least the reveal of the real identity of the elusive Sara G (novelist, who pecks her heroine's mother to death with pigeons). The only thing I would say that takes away from this is the very vile and realistic scenes of assault. I appreciate the realism, I hate the realism. Audio book quite well read.
    • 3/5
      This is my definite favorite of the trilogy, but still not quite 4 stars. The leads were pretty likable though, and the plot generally made sense. This trilogy ended up not really being for me, but I don't regret reading them.
    • 4/5
      Fun. A hackneyed plot but with a refreshing ending.
    • 4/5
      Definitely my favourite of the Bevelstoke series. The grandmother character was my favourite. I loved her straight talking. But overall I thought all the characters were well written and developed.
    • 3/5
      not her best work but I enjoyed it.
    • 4/5
      Annabel Winslow, fresh from the country, is spending a season under her grandparents' sponsorship and hoping to acquire a husband who can rescue her extensive family from penury. Her foremost suitor is not exactly a catch, being old enough to be her grandfather and possessed of some distinctly unpleasant habits. He is, however, an earl, and possessed of serious cash. ("'And he'll die soon', her grandmother continued. 'You couldn't hope for more.'") Annabel, far from enthusiastic, is resigned to her fate. All that changes when she meets Sebastian Grey - an impecunious charmer with something of a reputation with the ladies, who also happens to be the nephew and heir presumptive of her elderly suitor. And nephew and uncle loathed one another even before they became rivals for Annabel's affection. Annabel and Sebastian share an instant attraction - but any day now the earl is going to be asking for her hand. If she chooses Sebastian, what will her family live on? Will Sebastian even give her that option? After all, she's only known him a few days...There's a fine line between 'this author has a distinctive style' and 'I feel like I've read this book before', and in both manner and turn of phrase this book strays too often from the former to the latter. That said, though, it's a solid offering. The character of Sebastian Grey has a lot more depth than in his previous cameo appearances, and Annabel Winslow is reasonably sensible. There is the usual supporting cast of good friends and slightly dotty relatives, and the villainous uncle is appropriately unpleasant rather than strikingly evil. There's comic banter and the plot flows well. I can't decide whether I agree with Quinn's decision to reveal Sebastian's alter ego in the prologue: the suspense that was built up in the previous book evaporates before this one starts, but on the other hand knowing what he does for a living does enrich the story in some ways. Were it not for one thing, this would be an entertaining read scraping a respectable 4/5. And that one thing is the infernal lists that crop up all over the place. They're twee, they're irritating, they're intrusive and they're plainly an authorial affectation rather than a part of the book. When Quinn had the character of Olivia in What Happens in London make lists, it worked: it was part of the character. When it's part of the narration, when several characters are making numbered lists in their internal monologues, it is annoying in the extreme.