Noble Intentions

I love that the women in their lives are the ones to get the ball rolling for each of these men. They were both willing to sacrifice when feelings change and it clearly isn't just about money. I love the way it all comes together.

I’ll admit that reading the blurb alone may not have tempted me into reading Noble Intentions. While I generally enjoy Mr. Grey’s books and characters, and find the writing to flow smoothly, I have to be in the right mood for a lower angst, sweet romance. However, when I saw this book happened to be narrated by one of my very favorite voices, I went ahead and dove right in.

In many ways, I wasn’t completely expecting the story within Noble Intentions. I simply haven’t encountered many arranged marriages or partnerships in the m/m genre, so even though the blurb mentions it, it still caught me a bit off guard when it came up in the book. Honestly the whole idea put me off the story a little bit. However, it ended up working out better than I anticipated. I appreciated how the match came about and, as far as arranged relationships go, this one had a fairly natural feel that was plausible.

I liked the characters of Noble Intentions as well. Mr. Grey often creates characters who have an easy and likeable demeanor to them, not overly intense and with good hearts. That’s precisely how I viewed Daniel and Robert. There are no other-the-top dramatics or intense scenes, just a sweet romance between two nice and charming characters. The relationship conflicts that arose made sense but weren’t drawn out unnecessarily or overly angsty. Rather, it presented some hurdles for the couple to navigate as they try to make their arrangement work, ultimately it added some balance between the men and provided opportunity for character growth as well.

As always, I really enjoyed Mr. Nieman’s narration style. His relaxed, steady rhythm suited the story perfectly. I thought the two voices he used to delineate between Robert and Daniel worked well for the characters, they weren’t caricatures, but different enough to distinguish who was talking during longer dialogue exchanges. In many ways, I think the Mr. Nieman’s narration made this book that much more appealing to me. If the story of Noble Intentions intrigues you, or if you are looking for a sweeter romance, this would certainly fit the bill and I most definitely recommend the audiobook version.

*Reviewed audiobook for Alpha Book Club*

I thoroughly enjoyed the story. I love stories set in England and add in a rich American businessman you have the best of both worlds. The story does move fast but the storyline is sweet both character's intriguing and though the sex isn't overly hot it is perfect for the story.
If you are looking for a book to kill a few hours and lift your mood this is a great choice.

As with every Andrew Grey novel I've ever read, I fully enjoyed this book. In fact, it is one of my favorites among Andrew's novels. It had the main characteristics I like in a romance novel: strong, likable characters that grow during the story; some conflict, both between the main character and between them and outside forces. The conflicts were resolved honestly and reasonably and credibly. The story incorporated several basic, oft-used themes: a "Cinderella" angle, a marriage of convenience becoming more, a story of "commoner" mates "aristocrat" (admittedly, aristo very modest), story of two hard-working and intelligent and very likable chaps from modest backgrounds overcoming obstacles and making themselves a success by dint of hard work and raw talent. It had some credible and enjoyable secondary characters, and even a few low-life villains, though the latter were few and seldom seen. If you want a light read with a happy ending and some lovely characters for an evening's pleasure, I do recommend this one.

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Manor does not match the description. The men are good looking. Font style and color are good choices. Synopsis sounds hopeful.
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Third Person POV.
While I enjoyed the overall story concept and the "money pit" scenario (without the falling through the floor debacle, thankfully), I was not a fan of the blue-blood snobbery of wealth and class both in the states and in England. Normally when Titles are involved, I will not read it, but this one seemed like "more"... and it was, for the most part.
I enjoyed the characters of Robert and Daniel, separately as well as together as a couple. They exhibited a natural-feeling attraction and chemistry. There were numerous minor secondary cast members, but only a few that were of significance. Regardless, they were all unique and well-situated in the plot. Most times, the cast interaction was realistic. Dialogue was mature and appropriate for the situation at hand. The plot had dimension and was mildly dynamic. The story flowed well, but there were a few instances that it felt slow.
There were several complications that arose, domestically and in business, but each time, the men addressed the situations with maturity and intelligence. Predictability remained low. The conclusion is provided in an epilogue that ties up most loose ends and allows for a solid HEA.
Overall, NOBLE INTENTIONS had a well-developed and strong plot that flowed well, if not a little slow on occasion. Characters were enjoyable and provided an entertaining experience.
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Rating: [R] ~ Score: 4.1 ~ Stars: 4
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