And it would have been impolite to start reading again. He struck her as a man of principles. It didn’t seem to do the trick. Lady Arabella is independent and has had to turn down several marriage offers because its obvious that it isn't her they want but her fortune, so she decides to take a break and stay with her cousin and her husband in the country. As she mounted her mare, however, a compelling thought entered her head. Belle sighed. Definitely a keeper! This Lord John Blackwood person was a perfect stranger and certainly had no right to offer her such a suggestion. AbeBooks.com: Dancing At Midnight (Blydon Family Saga) (9780749939137) by Quinn, Julia and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. This land belongs to the duke of Ashbourne. Caroline raised her brows incredulously. Splendid. He deserved happiness. Me Too! >:(. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve said this before, I love clichés. He is a wounded war hero who one minute is very cordial, and the next minute he is very cold. “I still have most of my picnic lunch, and I would be happy to share it with you.”. However you may visit Cookie Settings to provide a controlled consent. “It needs a bit more work, but I think I got most of the rhymes right.” Belle looked up at him, her lower lip trembling with emotion. “I’ll change my clothes and come down for tea in a moment.”, “In Alex’s study,” Emma advised. She headed into the stables, handed her mare over to a groom, and made a mad dash for the house, laughing as she tried to dodge the raindrops which had started to fall at a furious rate. I am Lady Arabella Blydon.”, “Pleased to meet you, my lady. When Alex finally responded, his green eyes were far away. Hahaha can't stop laughing! John asked suddenly, desperate to turn the conversation over to more mundane matters. It’s definitely worth the time to read. Lady Arabella Blydon has beauty and a brain, and she’s tired of men who can see only one without the other. I swear, at some point I wanted to step in the book, and ask him whether he was on this period or something. Save changes Close. The words seemed just as unwilling to focus as before, so she moved the volume closer to her face, which she contorted in a number of different ways until she found a squint that worked. He was absolutely selfless. I adored the whole poem thing, especially the part at the end. Every little thing about him, from the quirk of his brow to the way the wind ruffled his slightly wavy hair suddenly took on new meaning. I remember the hero had a limp and was a soldier, but I remember that I liked this book the least in the trilogy. Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Happens in London and Mr. Cavendish, I Presume, dazzles in I read 161 of 255 pages. I rather thought you were trespassing.”. As always with one of Quinn's novels, I laughed, I cried, and I fell in love. HOWEVER, I still loved John. Tell readers what you thought by rating and reviewing this book. There is a very good doctor in the village. Belle was starting to find him very mysterious, indeed. He sighed again, this one loud with sorrow and self-loathing and pure, simple irritation. But parts of this book was just plain cheesy. “For you, perhaps,” Belle muttered under her breath. Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Happens in London and Mr. Cavendish, I Presume, dazzles in Dancing at Midnight, a romance that brings together a bluestocking lady and a wounded war hero. “Your curls are still dripping.”, Belle looked down at her shoulders. Imagine my disappointment when I saw some other hero’s name in the description thingy. It got way too predictable and the dialogue became a bit repetitive. More like a twinge, actually. “You need spectacles,” he said simply. 9 likes. I honestly believe Belle will end up with Dunford but then again I adore this new Hero, John. Bridgerton 04: 2nd Epilogue - Romancing Mister Bridgerton. This excursion to the country might prove more exciting than she’d anticipated. by Avon. Maybe it was the whole murder thing that got to me. Lady Arabella Blydon is staying at her cousin's home in the country when she meets Lord John Blackwood. Of course, she wasn’t going to be able to uncover any of his secrets until she befriended him. That certainly got her attention. He limped. Name the bookmark × Bookmark Name it so you can find it faster next time. [Mature audience. Belle made an equally unpleasant face. Those are the only things that stopped me from giving this book five stars. “An excellent idea, my love. “You can be sure I will take your advice under consideration,” she muttered, somewhat ungraciously. Dancing at Midnight - Ebook written by Julia Quinn. “He went crazy,” Alex continued. Performance 1 out of 5 stars. Dancing at Midnight was a true romantic romp....and I had such a fun time reading this one!!! She displayed a decided lack of knowledge about baseball, country music, and plush toys, but she is proud to say that she aced all things British and literary, an. Belle couldn’t imagine a more pleasing arrangement. I remember the hero had a limp and was a soldier, but I remember that I liked this book the least in the trilogy. “Enough.” She shook her head. Especially with a young unmarried lady in the vicinity.” She looked over at Belle and smiled. She’d been through two seasons already and accumulated over a dozen proposals, but she’d rejected every one. She blinked a couple of times, willing her bright blue eyes to focus on the words that lay before her on the page. Dancing at Midnight (The Splendid Trilogy, #2), HAHA I burst out laughing reading your review. A few months after Emma’s wedding, Belle’s parents had decided to take a holiday in Italy. It was a fun, enjoyable read. By all means, stay as long as you like.”, Belle considered leaving anyway, but comfort won out over pride. There weren’t any gardeners in The Winter’s Tale. All she had to do was a little investigating. She wouldn’t have half minded spending an hour or so in his company. Persephone grinned broadly. And I must say, he was rather callous about it. “I can see that you were not lying. I began with Belle Blydon, who had played such a prominent role in my first novel, Splendid. "No," he whispered. The look that the couple shared at that moment was so tender that it was almost painful for Belle to look at them. Belle was so surprised by the turn of her thoughts, she actually jerked her head back a little. Please make sure to choose a rating . “What do you mean?”, “It was strange,” Alex said slowly. You can only lose.” “Don’t underestimate the power of love, my dear. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. “It has been a pleasure.”. She is intoxicating, infuriating… and she makes him want to live again. They were perfect for each other. Sensitive topics, such as rape (rape was not in relation to the heroine of this book) and war. It’s good for when you need a break. “He’s joining us today.”, Belle headed up the stairs and through the labyrinth of hallways which led to her room. “Thank you. The type on the page slowly focused. Belle had always been very practical, very pragmatic, and the one thing she had always refused to do was deceive herself. I’m thinking of heading out there to investigate.”, “You aren’t going anywhere for another six months,” he added, glancing lovingly at his flame-haired, violet-eyed wife. I started reading an hour ago and I am in chapter 6, the book is so good and it is floating effortlessly, I felt so sad about Ana, and how that Spencer guy raped her, it's just horrible. When she is caught reading/trespassing on the newly named Lord Blackwood’s (aka John) property, wits and sparks fly. Welcome back. #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn loves to dispel the myth that smart women don't read (or write) romance, and and if you watch reruns of the game show The Weakest Link you might just catch her winning the $79,000 jackpot. “The strange thing was that for a man who seemed to have such disregard for his own well-being, he behaved quite remarkably when he was wounded.”, “The surgeon said that he’d have to cut off his leg. “You’ve just made a wager with the man who controls the outcome. Had an excellent sense of humor when he chose to exhibit it. Refresh and try again. Dancing at Midnight Like other reviewers I enjoyed the story but the reading ruined it. I suppose I was afraid I’d find out he was dead.”, That certainly caught Belle’s attention. I don’t think I’ve ever even seen a copy of The Passionate Pilgrim.”, Belle grinned, graciously accepting the compliment as her previous antagonism toward the man melted away. Or, in this case, falter, stagger a bit while wildly trying to regain their balance, and then fall headlong down a flight of narrative stairs before crash-landing in the cellar of awful...and then, whilst lying there stunned, try to dig themselves a bit deeper. Dancing at Midnight was a true romantic romp....and I had such a fun time reading this one!!! Back at the marriage mart, looking for a husband. “What are you reading?”. So I didn’t know any of the characters or how they were connected. She pulled the book closer. B05.2 To Sir Philip With Love Ep II. He'd been on his own for so long that he had no idea how to ask for help, no idea how to accept it. I have a feeling that the anonymous massages are from Spencer. In fact, he looked even more amused by her. Belle felt the warmth of his kiss travel up her arm straight to her soul. He does push the heroine away a bit too much for my liking but they were still so adorable together. Like “Your heart is free now." I loved the fact that I was able to see her grow. Add a review * Required Review * How to write a great review Do. “I met a rather odd man, actually.”. The door to Alex’s study was closed and she could hear giggling, so she wisely knocked before she entered. Choose from JQ's Subscribe Options →, I will confess that unlike Belle, I have not read the complete works of Shakespeare. Don't worry; we're here for you. When I first added this book to my to-reads list, I added it with the other two books in the series. He chuckled. John while in Spain as an army man witnesses a fellow soldier raping a child and her mother blames him, the girl kills herself three days later hence the wounded (gothic-y) brooding John. if not I just created a new one) that just endeared me from the first page to the very last and now I am thinking I need to read the rest of the series again. Dancing at Midnight. This is bugging me like crazy... Is Persephone the main character in her own book somewhere? Emma made a face which told her exactly what she thought of that. She sighed and decided to go with simplicity. She'd been so busy rehearsing what she wanted to say to him that she hadn't even noticed that he was right there in front of her. 1 Star - I hated it 2 Stars - I didn't like it 3 Stars - It was OK 4 Stars - I liked it 5 Stars - I loved it. https://goo.gl/Zj4haL Tina and Raymond are dancing while the Ferry Boat Band play on live TV. I’ve been here for several hours and am quite ensconced.”, “So I see.” He smiled, but it was a small one, and Belle got the impression that he was not a man who smiled often. Belle gasped. Well, in that case, I am very sorry for disturbing you,” she said in a haughty voice. With Belle here we’ll be evenly matched and we won’t have to go out hunting for an extra woman.”, Alex put down his glass. "I shall treasure it always." Had a very promising start with a dark forlorn tone and emotional back story for the tormented wounded-hero that reminded me of her Bridgerton series. And I am Lord John Blackwood.”, “Very well, but you still need spectacles.”. “Yes. I thought it was very romantic, how they couldn't stay away from each other. I just can't do it anymore. The usual obstacles are good for a read too, but the ones with emotional road blocks offer a much greater depth to the characters. “Certain that you don’t want to join me for lunch.”. After reading Splendid, I expected Belle to be paired up with Dunford. With this book, I have to say I wish Dunford was the hero. See more ideas about julia quinn, historical romance, historical romance authors. John Blackwood had secrets. Included 4 version: Dancing at Midnight – 2:37, Dancing at Midnight … Some chaperone Emma was turning out to be. I shall certainly be drenched.”, She glanced around. She wasn’t exactly sure about the particulars of making babies, but she had a feeling all this touching had something to do with why Emma was already pregnant. Help! Standing a few yards away was a gentleman in casual yet elegant attire. It disappeared just as quickly, and the tone of his voice sharpened as he said, “Don’t come out here alone again.”, Belle shoved her belongings into her satchel. Of course the season was over, so no one was in London anyway. Splendid. I’ve two or so miles to walk home myself. She quickly peeled off her sodden riding habit, changed into a soft blue dress, and headed back downstairs. Yelland does a fantastic job at grabbing her readers from the very first page … Then there’s Belle. I quite liked him. “Yes. There didn’t seem to be anything she could say with his back half to her. Alex and Emma from Splendid appear often throughout the book - Emma is pregnant with their first child. Ya I know it was mentioned that they were simply friends but but but but… awwwww. See 1 question about Dancing at Midnight…, Khanh, first of her name, mother of bunnies. Read 3 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. She’d no doubt be back in London for the next season. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Even though there was a dark side to this book it also was filled with laughter and a sense of carefreeness (is that even a word? She’d been staying with Emma and her husband Alex for three weeks. But I guess that maybe one gets that unpredictable if one is haunted by the ghosts of his past. “Are you certain?”, “Absolutely. “What did he say?” Belle asked, on the edge of her seat. Webcam with Microphone,AuKing Web Camera 1080P Full HD USB Computer Camera,Laptop Desktop PC Camera 110 Degree … $ 15.63; SunBrite 43-Inch Outdoor Television 4K with HDR - Signature 2 Series - for Partial … John while in Spain as an army man witnesses a fellow soldier raping a child and her mother blames him, the girl kills herself three days later hence the wounded (gothic-y) brooding John. I swear I read a book or novella by Julia Quinn where Persephone (Bella's chaperone from Yorkshire) is the heroine. I enjoyed the first in the series a bit more and hope the last book will be just as good as the first. Dancing at Midnight by Rebecca Yelland Genre: Women's Fiction Pages: 234 Stars: 4.5/5 Synopsis: After the death of her mother (June), Carolyn has returned to her childhood home. What his poem lacked in grace, it more than made up for in heart and meaning. Dancing at Midnight. Read 558 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. He just turned to his assistant and said, ‘Bring me the saw.'”. “I most certainly am not. “Their behavior is not exactly, er, polite. Two more stubborn people in this universe had yet to be found. I was going to intervene, but when I heard the tone of his voice, I held back.”. “Perhaps,” he said, “since you will be spending the rest of the day on my land, you might introduce yourself.”, Belle hesitated, unable to discern whether he was being condescending or polite. But when the harsh light of day replaces the magic of midnight, can this tormented soul learn to love again? Really, I couldn’t help but guffaw at some point. Read Dancing At Midnight : Part Nine from the story Rikara Short Stories Collection by lazyakabookworm (book.worm) with 1,094 reads. I'm really, really sorry, but I found this book to be the ode to stupidity! A man whose passions ran deep. If you've never read a Julia Quinn novel I would highly recommend this series which was absolutely wonderful! Blydon trilogy and features Belle Blydon. Arabella is determined not to lose the one man she has come to love, one who respects and loves her for who she is and not what she is....but will she be able to show this tormented man how to learn to love and more than that learn to let go and live life once more?Dancing At Midnight is the second in the Splendid series....and the first time I have read this book...even though I could have sworn I had read every one of Julia Quinn's books already. John, who blames himself for the death of an innocent girl, feels that Bella deserves a better man. I've read some much of Quinn, now I can't remember. Excusing herself quietly, she slipped out of the study and headed upstairs to her room where the last few pages of The Winter’s Tale awaited her. If Emma was surprised by her cousin’s sudden admission that her eyesight was not quite what it should be, she made no mention of it. There is another aspect of this book that I adored. And, she had to admit, he was really quite handsome, with strong, even features, and a body which was lean and powerful in spite of his injured leg. And his insistence upon walking made much more sense. [shot the guy's man-parts off instead of shooting him in the butt! Oh, just a little headache. You might read that sometime.”, Belle forgot to be pleased that she had met a man who was actually encouraging her to read and said, “Thank you for the suggestion, but I’ve read it already.”, “I’m impressed,” John said. The boundary is that ridge over there. I love Julia Quinn anyways, but I also love a romance novel in which one (or both) of the main characters has a major emotional battle to overcome. The massive building was really quite graceful, with long, narrow columns of windows marching across the facade. John Blackwood is probably a fairly common name.”, “I guess so. And that took several times to accomplish. The second book of the Splendid Trilogy about Emmas wonderful cousin Belle. And he’d made it rather clear that he didn’t much like her. “I’ll never forget it. Love the banters but could be better if the twist didn't seem forced. Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Happens in London and Mr. Cavendish, I Presume, dazzles in Dancing at Midnight, a romance that brings together a bluestocking lady and a wounded war hero. Belle shuddered, the image of John Blackwood so ill-treated surprisingly painful. The track contains melodic and stylish club synthesizers, powerful kick, fat bass, percussions, etc. No one had ever before told her that he was quite certain he could do without her company. I truly liked John. A man you could trust, depend upon. That was all the time she’d need to finish The Winter’s Tale. We’ll see what he can do.” Belle smiled and picked up her tea. Belle is just completing the Grand Shakespearean Quest in which she is reading all of the plays in alphabetical order. He was a superb soldier, but I always got the idea that he abhorred violence.”, “Yes, well, he was an interesting man. The romance of the moment was overpowering. She bristled at his rudeness. Dancing at Midnight. She wondered if he’d been injured in the peninsular wars. Belle spurred her horse into a canter as the rain began to thicken. That made a lot more sense. Dancing at Midnight - Ebook written by Julia Quinn. I have no idea how I missed this one before now...but I am just so glad that I found this treasure. She just couldn’t seem to make herself accept a man she didn’t care deeply about. Julia Quinn. In the case of Dancing at Midnight my second novel, however, it was definitely the characters. He never knew what to say to women anymore. John inclined his head, a wry smile touching his lips. That couldn’t be right. But it quickly lost flavor with the sappy heavy-handed dialogue, dull predictable plot and dragged out pacing half way through. There are 60 on my shelf. Just Like Heaven. Storyline: Lady Arabella Blydon has beauty and a brain, and she’s tired of men who can see only one without the other. At least I knew the whole story. She was a doll. Dancing at Midnight “Drier than yours, I understand,” he said, pouring some milk in his teacup and ignoring the tea entirely. Belle was sure of it. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. bookworm, parekh, jaisingh. “Didn’t you bring a horse?”, “Sometimes, my lady, it is better to use one’s feet.” He inclined his head. Ya I know it was mentioned that they were simply friends but but but but… awwwww. 1 person found this helpful Overall 3 out of 5 stars. I think I’d rather like to renew our friendship.”, “That settles it, then,” Emma said matter-of-factly. You’re back.”. Oh the melodrama.. *pretend swoon*. Such, sadly, is the case with Julia Quinn and, #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn loves to dispel the myth that smart women don't read (or write) romance, and and if you watch reruns of the game show The Weakest Link you might just catch her winning the $79,000 jackpot. Belle sighed and leaned back against a tree trunk. I got so tired of listening to him whine and throw tantrums and blame himself for something that....OK, you know what, blaming yourself for not acting in time to help someone is one thing, but when he went so far as to say. The story started out very good but then went a bit downhill. A chilly wind passed across her, and she glanced up at the overcast sky. Lady Arabella is independent and has had to turn down several marriage offers because its obvious that it isn't her they want but her fortune, so she decides to take a break and stay with her cousin and her husband in the country. "Oh, but it was!" Taylor Hatcher Hang Around ℗ 2014 Taylor Hatcher Released on: 2014-07-01 Auto-generated by YouTube. The second book in the Splendid Trilogy, a.k.a. My cousin,” she added for emphasis. “Thank you, Norwood,” she said. John Blackwood listened to the hoofbeats of Lady Arabella’s mare as she cantered off. I always wondered what happened to him. When a suitor tells Arabella he’s willing to overlook her appalling bluestocking tendencies on account of her looks and fortune, she decides to … I really don't like John, I think Belle deserves much better! “I’m sorry. I can already feel sense the humor emanating from my IPad. B05.2 To Sir Philip With Love Ep II. I had a similar feeling of confusion when I read Scandal in Spring because I expected Cam to be the hero. But I’m sure that was the end of his fighting days. He opened his mouth to say something, then let out a tiny sigh and closed it. Dancing at Midnight book. She clambered to her feet and flung her arms around the older woman. Anyone recall if Persephone has her own book? And of course we can’t forget Dunford. Your perfect romance novel match, that is. Poor Belle was probably so confused. It looks like there may be some sort of a problem. I loved her; she was strong, quick-witted, smart, loving, and selfless. Just Like Heaven. Belle dropped her book and whirled her head around. "Thank you!" And now that she’d had a glimpse of how happy her cousin was, she knew that it would be very difficult to settle for anything less than her wildest dreams. I’m eager to see him again, and besides, it would be rude of me not to considering the fact that he saved my life.”, One corner of Alex’s lips tugged upwards in a sheepish smile. It was going to rain, no doubt about that, but if she were lucky she’d have another hour until the first drops fell. You did say 'hello,' after all." While reading, Lord John finds her and through some witty and entertaining interaction they begin to fall for each other....however John is a wounded war hero and has some ghosts in his past and is unwilling to put Arabella at risk...even if that means giving her up an. Said he’d leave him to die if that’s what he wanted.”, “No, he didn’t. “He was an excellent soldier. If, one by one, you weeded all the world—. -John Blackwood to Arabella Blydon” ― Julia Quinn, Dancing at Midnight. He also was bipolar. The two become curious about each other, and after kissing, arguing, more kissing, and more arguing, a “heroic” rush to London, and more kissing, (view spoiler)[ the couple get married (hide spoiler)]. “Sorry, this John Blackwood person over for supper. He must have been granted a title for military service.”. I know it's probably silly but it's been so long since I've read a book with so many interactions between the main characters and I loved it. I think I’ll put Minx off for a week, and move to something more heavy. Which was probably all for the best. This is a bright, powerful, and modern dance music with a summer mood and the energy of a modern party for your dance projects. Belle glared at him, unable to think of anything to say but hoping that her scornful gaze would put him in his place. The stranger pointed to the west. 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