Sleepless at Midnight

This series starter is a bit of a mystery wrapped up in a romance that just doesn't work. I love the idea of a house party to find a wife and as a series opener it introduces us to all the characters. But the actual romance part just fell a little flat with me. ( )

I was somewhat disappointed by this book since I do like D'Alessandro's writing and it was highly recommended by many readers. However, I didn't find anything anything extraordinary about it.The entire story takes place during a house party in the country. Lord Langston has invited a group of eligible females in his country house in order to choose a wife. He has recently aquired the title of Marquess but with it came huge debts that a wealthy wife can pay for. But his father has also hinted that he has hidden a fortune in the garden of the estate, and Matthew spents his nights digging holes trying to find the treasure that will allow him the freedom to choose a wife he truly likes. Because, despite all the pretty and wealthy heiresses he has invited, he seems attracted to the poor, bespectacled, plain sister of a wealthy widow he thought of asking to marriage. Sarah and Matthew are proven kindred spirits early on and the more time they spend together, the more difficult it is to not give in to their attraction. I just thought there were no ups and downs to their story and it fell very flat and linear. The fact that conveniently, both Sarah and Matthew carried guilt for the exact same reason I think was too much; they were already suited enough, the author didn't have to stretch it any farther. A good love story about two very good and nice people. Enjoyable and totally forgetable. ( )

Miss Sarah Moorehouse is a woman with imagination, often with too much imagination. She has a literary club that meets late and discusses some of the popular novels with some of her friends. She is somewhat resigned to not finding anyone really for herself but still has some hope.

It's a fun read, Sarah and Matthew are great characters and the banter is great fun. It does lag a bit occasionally but overall it's quite readable. ( )

The plain girl gets the handsome Marquess and there is a dog. What more could you want? This was my first book by Jacquie D'Alessandro and I can't wait to read more. ( )

Not one of D'Alessandro's best. The Ladies literary book club was far fetched, creating Franklin was ridiclulous, there were too many characters to keep track of, the sex was more graphic than her usual and the ending was convoluted. But the characters, Matthew and Sarah were adorable and their banter was hilarious. Liked it but didn't love it. ( )