If He's Noble

2.3 stars<br /> <br />Thank you to <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/18182586-shannon-burke" rel="nofollow noopener">Shannon Burke</a> for recommending this to me :)<br /> <br />Coming in at book #7 really hurt me here, I felt lost with all the Wherlocke family talk and their abilities. <br />It's a road romance where I thought the main couple fell in love a bit quickly while trying to find the heroine's brother and warn him about their evil aunt.

I absolutely devoured <i>If He's Noble</i>.<br><br>Primrose is running from an evil aunt and a horrible marriage arrangement. She hopes to find her brother so he can save her from her aunt's nefarious plans. Instead she runs into Bened Vaughn, who in all good conscience can't allow Primrose to search on her own.<br><br>The chemistry is electrifying. <br><br>The story riveting.<br><br>The aunt absolutely villianess. <br><br>Wonderfully suspenseful, <i>If He's Noble</i> brings a slightly paranormal flare to a marvelous historical romance.<br><br>I received this ARC copy of <i>If He's Noble</i> from Kensington Books - Zebra in exchange for a honest review. This book is set for publication July 28, 2015.<br><br>Written by: Hannah Howell<br>Series: Wherlockes<br>Sequence in Series: 7<br>Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages<br>Publisher: Zebra <br>Publication Date: July 28, 2015<br>Rating: 5 Stars<br>ISBN-10: 1420135031<br>ISBN-13: 978-1420135039<br>Genre: Historical Regency Romance | Paranormal<br><br><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hes-Noble-Wherlockes-Hannah-Howell/dp/1420135031/ref=tmm_mmp_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;sr=8-1&amp;qid=1436228755" rel="nofollow noopener">Amazon</a> | <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/if-hes-noble-hannah-howell/1119983018?ean=9781420135039" rel="nofollow noopener">Barnes &amp; Noble</a><br><br>For Reviews and More Check out: <a href="http://tometender.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">http://tometender.blogspot.com</a><br><br><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VzWcuxwzgIg/VCiZSxUyvmI/AAAAAAAAfb0/Zeysvfwdgos/s1600/June%2BHeader%2Bw%2Bhttp.jpg" rel="nofollow noopener"> <img height="250" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1411946937i/11303744._SX540_.jpg" width="400" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"> </a>

Copy graciously provided by Kensington Books through Net Galley. <br /><br />5 Couldn't Put It Down STARS!!<br /><br />I have DEVOURED every book in this series. <br />If He's Wicked (Chloe &amp; Julian) <br />If He's Sinful (Penelope &amp; Ashton)<br />If He's Wild (Althea &amp; Hartley)<br />If He's Dangerous (Lorelei &amp; Argus)<br />If He's Tempted (Olympia &amp; Brant)<br />If He's Daring (Catrin &amp; Orion)<br /><br />They can be read as stand-alones, but I have truly enjoyed following this enchanting Family with their psychic gifts. <br /><br />It really feels like you are a part of their captivating Journey, as they find their soul mate. This story is no different. I was in it from Page 1 and didn't put it down until I was finished. I loved the intensity between Lady Primrose "Rose" and Sir Bened. The author gives us a heart-felt heroine and a strong Hero. They go through some trials together and are stronger for it. It was a gripping story line with a truly vile villain. <br /><br /><br />Can't wait to read more of this "gifted" family!!!!! <br /><br /><br />

Highly disappointed.<br /><br />I usually love Hannah Howell's books especially the Murray and Wherlocke series but this one felt unfinished.<br /><br />If He's Noble felt plot felt disjointed and unpolished. Howells' books usually have a very clever and very smooth plot but this one didn't.<br /><br />I didn't totally feel the chemistry between the two and I felt it was strange that Bened tried to leave at the end because it didn't fit his character at all. It felt like Howell was just reusing an already overused trope of hers.<br /><br />Primroses' mind blanks didn't really make sense. They were completely unnecessary to the plot and only added to the "your Aunt is evil" idea. They weren't introduced smoothly, they just came out of no where and were solved relatively easy. Modred apparently came up with the reason for these mind blanks, or so the characters said. But other characters had already said the same thing previously and was hardly as monumental as the characters were making out. (On a side note: excited about the hint of a book for Modred coming up!)<br /><br />Also I'm really curious about Simeon and Lilybet, they were the more interesting characters! Is there going to be a book about them?<br /><br />In summary I'm disappointed but i still give it an okay because it's Hannah Howell and I like this series. Please improve on this.

I was less than impressed with this book. I was excited for Bened to fall in love in his own book so the wait for this book was long and torturous. However even more of a torture was reading the book and finding what felt like an unfinished story. I would have waited a not her few weeks if the story would have been more flushed out. The major action scenes were so fast they felt like they were on fast forward. There were several questions and ideas brought up through out the book and then promptly forgotten and never re addressed. <br /><br />Spoilers that support the never readdressed claim below.<br /><br />SPOILERS !<br /><br />Spoilers <br /><br />Do not read further unless okay with spoilers!!!<br /><br /><br />The heroine had 2 very traumatic memories blocked and often said she felt she had more but that was never explored. The memories she did get back were never explained other than "well our aunt is mad" Several times it was mentioned that the Aunt hated our heroine specifically for some unknown reason but that was never explained. We were introduced to new Wherlocke's and Vaughns but their powers were never truly talked about and seemed to pop up as needed. Lily had The Sight and emotional mind reading? Beven kind of disappeared from seight but when first talked about and used it was all done "off stage" where the reader was just told about it by a character after the fact. Morris was never even given a power. Bened's family was never even met, and there was talk and mention of the heroine having permanent blurry vision, but her aim with a pistol was right on and we never heard about her glasses after the opening scene. And where is Lily going toned up? This book felt rushed and unfinished with large gaps told to the reader after the fact. <br /><br />However I did adore the hero and heroine together and there was the close love and family that I love from this series and the happily ever after and peek at their hakim get a home allowed me to give this romance a 3 instead of the 2.

Dit deel is niet in het Nederlands vertaald verschenen .<br />Als het laatste boek in een serie voldoet dit deel totaal niet en ik vermoed dat het ook niet als laatste deel bedoeld is maar dat H.H. gewoon geen inspiratie had voor het 'echte' laatste deel namelijk het verhaal van Modred - de hertog van .. en het hoofd van de Wherlock en Vaughn familie . Zoooo jammer !! <br />

I absolutely loved the other books in this series but I am sorry to say that this one fell some what flat for me. All the parts that should have made this a true Wherlocke/ Vaughn novel were missing or at least it seemed this way to me. In all the scenes with any of the family you barely even noticed they were there. Little to no conversation or seeing them use abilities. There was one particular dinner party that was sadly underused in the worst way. There you have a new arrival in the midst of a large family dinner and you get no real scene. Such a ripe opportunity to demonstrate and initiate her into the fold wasted.<br />Everything appeared to be told not shown a real disappointment as that is the best part of this series and really any book. Ex: You were told of Beven's ability but you never got to really witness it and any fight scene was simply glanced over swiftly you never get to actually be in any of the fight scenes. <br />And though I know the story line called for Bened to do something to demonstrate or use his gifts riding around continually for the entire novel got a wee bit boring. Following them around till they got where they were going only to have them turn around made it all feel a little to useless to me.<br />Sadly I wasn't fond of this one but will always come back for more of this series. I just hope the next one will be more evolved in the family a good dose of Wherlocke/ Vaughn magic can never go amiss.

Rating: MA: mature-reader [-&gt;17]: erotic sex, depravity, debauchery, trigger warnings for violence toward women, kidnappings, murder, scandal, blackmail, treachery: Angst level: medium-high: Book 7/7 in the psychic Wherlocke, paranormal series: Source: purchased: I read this series in paperback form and have systematically gathered the ebooks for my personal library. I am enjoying rereading them and writing reviews. I am fascinated by this family. There are so many members within the two branches of this family and their ‘gifts’ are as unique and varied as they are. It is never dull when they enter a scene. Each book features a Vaughn or a Wherlocke [sometimes both] and manages to have other family members visit and give aid or assistance when needed. They seemed to know or sense when a family member was in trouble or hurt. I found that fascinating. This review may contain ***SPOILERS*** <br /><br />I didn’t think Howell could find a villain worse than what had been featured in previous books. It seems I was wrong. OMG! This villain was awful. I mean… how bad can a person get? Well, this one was pretty bad. That MA rating is not to be ignored. This was mean, vicious, and downright cruel. The Baron was dead, the son, and heir, was missing, and the daughter was searching for her brother. Their aunt and uncle [the baron’s younger brother] had moved into the manor and had taken over. It was apparent they were on a mission to inherit but for one little problem… or perhaps two, several family members were standing in their way. Oh, what was to be done?<br /><br />Sir Bened Vaughn [knighted due to services rendered] finally had his story. He had been in and out of several previous stories and I highly recommend reading them to get the full picture of this amazing family and its ‘gifted’ members. Bened was headed toward his newly acquired lands when he ran into Lady Primrose Wootten. It seems these Vaughn/Wherlocke men stumble across women in trouble every day. What was a knight [literally] do to? <br /><br />This was an action-packed adventure, with no holds barred knock-down-drag-out fights, shootouts, knife welding villains, pistols drawn, kidnapping, rescues, treachery, blackmail, etc. You know, the usual Howell machinations. I loved it. Scary as heck but fun to read. I love these Wherlocke/Vaughn family members. <br /><br />Problems with continuity: Ch 8 Prim gets up and puts her glasses or spectacles on, then within the same paragraph she hastily donned her spectacles again. In that same fight, it is mentioned that people heard the sound of a shot but I don’t remember reading of where he fired a shot. Just a little thing that grabbed me. <br /><br />Wherlocke Series: each book can standalone and usually contains references to and visits from characters in previous books. I love this family. <br /><br />Book 1: If He’s Wicked [Cloe Wherlocke and Lord Julian Kenwood]<br />Book 2: If He’s Sinful [Penelope Wherlocke and Lord Ashton Radmoor]<br />Book 3: If He’s Wild [Lady Alethea Vaughn-Channing and Lord Hartley Greville]<br />Book 4: If He’s Dangerous [Sir Argus Wherlocke and Lady Lorelei Sundun]<br />Book 5: If He’s Tempted [Lady Olympia Wherlocke and Lord Brant Mallam]<br />Book 6: If He’s Daring [Sir Orion Wherlocke and Lady Catryn Gryffin de Warrenne]<br />Book 7: If He’s Noble [Sir Bened Vaughn and Lady Primrose Wootten]

Originally Reviewed For: <a href="http://bodicerippers-shauni.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Bodice Rippers, Femme Fatales and Fantasy</a><br /><br />The Wherlockes are a special brand of people and Hannah Howell does them so much justice in this series. Each Wherlocke and/or Vaughan was born with a gift. A gift that got them tossed from their families, spouses leave, burned at the stake, land confiscated and worse.. but the family has survived and stayed strong. In this enlightened time (pre regency) they have finally been able to come out of hiding. Their estates have grown, their lives are fuller and richer. But more than that each Wherlocke or Vaughan has looked for a mate that can accept them for who they are.. which leads to happiness.<br /><br />If He's Noble is Bened Vaughan's story, a man who has served his family well but now it's time to set up his own life. A surprise Barony has dropped in his lap and Bened is ready to finally settle down. What he doesn't need is some strange woman traversing the woods talking to someone... *grins* but the more time he spends with her the more intrigued he is. And it seems her story is about way more than wandering the woods..<br /><br />Lady Primrose Wootten, has been left at the hands of her Uncle and Aunt.. He's a vial excuse for a human being but it's mostly, gambling, drinking and wenching. BUT she's something else. It seems Auntie Dear feels that she should be the reigning Baroness.. Primrose knows something is up and is desperate to find her brother. To let him know that his life is in danger but she's a woman and seriously out of her element. When she literally stumbles into Bened Vaughan, Primrose has to take a chance. Lucky girl, I wouldn't mind wandering the woods and finding Bened *grins*.<br /><br />I LOVE the Wherlockes and the Vaughans. Ms. Howell writes these strong capable characters that understand persecution, that have lived it, have grown up with the stories of it, and yet they are decent, good and ready to take a stand. But they aren't holier than thou or over preachy. Nope they are exciting! Adventurous and oh so sexy!! Bened offers something of a treat because he has been a background player for a while. Not one of the more "dynamic" Vaughans.. he's a workhorse.. but once we get to know him, he's just stellar! <br /><br />Primrose on the other hand is a woman ready to fight! She may have led something of a sheltered life. She may not quite know what she is supposed to do but she knows what's right and wrong and she is dedicated to family (the ones not trying to kill her that is). She is the perfect woman for a man who is still trying to figure out how to become a lord..<br /><br />And yes, we get to spend time with plenty of the Vaughans and Wherlockes so it's a guaranteed adventure of yore!! <br /><br />Another Hit!<br /><br />Shauni<br /><br />This review is based on the ARC of If He's Noble, provided by netgalley and is scheduled to be released July 28, 2015

First of all - I love this series and Ms. Howell’s family of Wherelocke’s and Vaughn’s are so totally unique, creative and totally imaginative it’s hard to have to wait for the next books detailing this amazing family. <br /><br />Right from the start we are introduced to Lady Primrose Wooten who is in a desperate search for her brother now that her beloved father had died under mysterious circumstances. If she cannot locate her brother in time, her odious aunt and uncle are attempting to marry her off to a very sleazy man who is rumored to have killed his last three wives. Having been unseated in the woods, she is in dire straits without her spectacles and horse. Thankfully, Sir Bened Vaughn who has a knack for calming and a sixth sense of danger has come to her aid and offers his services to Primrose. <br /><br />Bened has been on his own for some time, usually hired to protect and keep safe the heirs of nobility. Having saved the life of his last client’s heir, Bened has been rewarded with a title and lands by a grateful father. On his way to inspect his new lands he runs into Primrose. Something about Primrose stirs something primal in his blood, and after hearing her story, he feels honor-bound to assist her in her search. <br /><br />Filled with intrigue, danger, and a simmering sensuality Bened and Primrose’s adventures are fraught with all kinds of hazards as her vengeful and psychotically evil aunt is determined to rid herself of one more impediment blocking her way to riches and power. Naturally, the call goes out to Bened’s many relatives and with their assistance and advice, Bened and Primrose manage to keep up with the evil machinations of her killer aunt. <br /><br />Bottom line: Excellent read - fast action - simmering sensuality - plus fabulous characters - what more does one need!<br /><br />Marilyn Rondeau<br />