Review: Daring In a Blue Dress by Katie MacAlister

Posted April 24, 2016 by Elizabeth in Elizabeth B, Reviews / 0 Comments

Daring In a Blue Dress: A Matchmaker In Wonderland Romance (Ainslie Brothers, #3) by Katie MacAlister
Series: Ainslie Brothers #3
Published by Signet Publication Date: June 7th 2016
Pages: 336
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DNF

Chivalry is far from dead in the third novel in the “gut-wrenchingly funny”* Matchmaker in Wonderland Romance series. Stranded in England without money or a ticket home, Mercy Starling takes a job working for a medieval reenactment company. After all, who wouldn’t want to pretend to live in the past, wield swords and long bows, and dress up in armor? And the best part of her summer job is Bestwood Hall...or rather, its intriguing new owner. The painfully shy Alden Ainslie is overwhelmed by the medieval reenactors who invade the Tudor house he’s renovating, but he’s drawn to the bubbly Mercy. And he valiantly joins in the fun, dodging not just arrows, lances, and the odd sword thrust, but also some pretty suspicious—and potentially deadly—attacks on himself. Someone wants him to give up on the house. But Alden is desperate to prove himself—and win the heart of his lady fair... *Open Book Society

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I went into Daring in a Blue Dress because the premise sounded cute. I made it almost halfway into the book before I had to give up.

The characters seemed quirky, but over a little flat. I couldn’t connect with them at all. I have a feeling this is a great book for some people, but just didn’t click with me.

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I am a full time mom who works part time. I squeeze reading in wherever I can between work, volunteer stuff, and kid activities. I read a little bit of everything, but really enjoy indie authors and Happy- Ever-Afters. I've been reviewing for Cocktails and Books since January 2015.