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Someone to Watch Over Me

Lisa Kleypas
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Someone to Watch Over Me

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999

Book Brief

Lisa Kleypas

Someone to Watch Over Me

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • 1830s

Theme
Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In London, police officer Grant Morgan rescues an amnesiac woman from the Thames and discovers she's Vivien Rose Duvall, a renowned courtesan. As she recovers at his home, they grow close, but she denies her past as a courtesan, claiming to be a virgin. Grant uncovers that she is actually her innocent twin sister, Victoria, and vows to protect her while seeking the attacker. The book includes themes of physical assault and sexual violence.

Romantic

Mysterious

Emotional

Heartwarming

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.0

27,719 ratings

64%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lisa Kleypas' Someone to Watch Over Me captivates with its alluring romance and engaging plot. Readers praise the chemistry between protagonists and emotional depth. However, some find the storyline predictable and secondary characters underdeveloped. Overall, it offers a satisfying historic romance with compelling main characters but could benefit from richer supporting elements.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Someone to Watch Over Me?

A reader who enjoys historical romance with a touch of mystery would revel in Lisa Kleypas's Someone to Watch Over Me. Similar to fans of Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series and Tessa Dare's Spindle Cove series, this book offers a captivating blend of romance, societal intrigue, and richly developed characters.

4.0

27,719 ratings

64%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London • 1830s

Theme
Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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