Make Me Love You by Johanna Lindsey – Regency Romance Review
Updated: Sep 2
Johanna Lindsey delivers a satisfying Regency romance in Make Me Love You, filled with witty dialogue, verbal sparring, endearing characters, and undeniable chemistry. Brooke Whitworth and Lord Dominic Wolfe are determined to resist the marriage arranged for them—but neither quite expects how quickly their plans will go topsy-turvy.
Here's why this entertaining romance earned five hearts from me.
At-a-Glance
Tone: Lighthearted, witty, and romantic
Setting: Regency England
Genre: Historical romance
Themes: Love versus pride, misunderstandings, personal growth, happily-ever-after
Best for readers of: Classic Regency romances, witty banter, and Johanna Lindsey fans looking for a charming standalone
Book Review for Make Me Love You by Johanna Lindsey
It goes without saying that Johanna Lindsey knows how to deliver a happily ever after . . . she just takes her time doing it which makes for an interesting and enjoyable story. Make Me Love You is sure to make you smile and fall in love! Brooke Whitworth is no mindless chit, and she certainly is willing to let a hard-headed lord stand in the way of their happiness. Dominic Wolfe is just as determined to make sure nothing comes of what he believes to be an insulting and ridiculous order, and his primary goal is to scare Brooke away . . . Except plans have a way of going topsy-turvy when least expected.
I'll admit that it's not quite up to par with her Malory series or even most of her western romances, but once I stopped comparing this to her earlier works, I found myself enjoying the book immensely!
With witty dialogue, endearing characters, wonderful chemistry, and enough verbal sparring to make you smile, laugh, and want to join the conversation, Make Me Love You is a win for Johanna Lindsey and readers of historical romance.
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Book Information
Publisher : Gallery Books
Publication date: July 5, 2016
Edition: First Edition
Language: English
Print length: 384 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1501105425
Genres: Historical Regency Romance
Format Read: Hardcover
Read by: MK
Review Copy Source: Reviewer's Personal Library
Content: 5 Hearts
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About the Book
Brooke Whitworth expects her first London Season to end with a husband who will take her away from her unhappy family. Instead, an unexpected royal command sends her to Yorkshire to marry Lord Dominic Wolfe, her brother's sworn enemy. Dominic intends to frighten Brooke into refusing the match, but her resilience and determination make that much more difficult than he anticipated.
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