Scan barcode
pkiwi's review against another edition
2.0
The plot is better than the romance, and the plot is pretty thin too.
britgbrewer's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
a_reader_obsessed's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars
Charles consistently delivers on this connected trilogy as the search for a missing heir continues.
Here, the story is passed onto Clem’s friend Nathaniel, who is trying to find a lost earl in order to financially help Clem maintain his livelihood. Nathaniel’s search brings him to a charlatan’s door, and though Nathaniel knows he’s a fraud, he can’t help but be repulsed and intrigued at the same time by the enigmatic Justin.
When men of ill repute come looking to get what they perceive as their just reward for finding the missing earl, it puts everyone in danger and reveals an even greater conspiracy behind all the secrets.
This had a nice mix of enemies to lovers, touching on the social divide and its barriers, along with some very explicit covert smexy. I’m still not a huge fan of historicals but as always, Charles makes a strong case for them, and I will concede that she does quite the excellent job - so much so, I’ll forge on ahead and finish this trilogy off!
Charles consistently delivers on this connected trilogy as the search for a missing heir continues.
Here, the story is passed onto Clem’s friend Nathaniel, who is trying to find a lost earl in order to financially help Clem maintain his livelihood. Nathaniel’s search brings him to a charlatan’s door, and though Nathaniel knows he’s a fraud, he can’t help but be repulsed and intrigued at the same time by the enigmatic Justin.
When men of ill repute come looking to get what they perceive as their just reward for finding the missing earl, it puts everyone in danger and reveals an even greater conspiracy behind all the secrets.
This had a nice mix of enemies to lovers, touching on the social divide and its barriers, along with some very explicit covert smexy. I’m still not a huge fan of historicals but as always, Charles makes a strong case for them, and I will concede that she does quite the excellent job - so much so, I’ll forge on ahead and finish this trilogy off!
marieintheraw's review against another edition
3.0
I just wasnt a fan of the enemies-to-lovers as much as I could have been in this one.
amandalachelle's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jess_justmaybeperfect's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Violence
Minor: Torture and Suicidal thoughts
radikaliseradgroda's review against another edition
3.0
Fairly spooky for a romance. I loved how kjc used the fog for ambiance and plot. No wonder doctors used to prescribe seaside holidays.
accidentalspaceexplorer's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I really enjoyed this - I'm invested in the overall mystery & the relationship dynamics were really compelling.
emilyveryromance's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
gatun's review against another edition
5.0
The story, and mystery, begun in An Unseen Attraction continues in An Unnatural Vice. Nathaniel Roy, a lawyer with good education and upbringing, helps his friends in less ideal circumstances. Show him an injustice and he will fight to make it right. Because he is a friend of Clem, he becomes involved with the mystery that has a lodger who was obviously tortured, dead on Clem's doorstep. He also wants to protect Clem from his mercenary family which sees him as responsible for being an Earl's bastard.
Nathaniel working on a separate issue visits Justin Lazarus, a spiritualist. A seance with Justin leaves Nathaniel unsettled by the information Justice seemed to know. Nathaniel vows never to speak to Lazarus again. When the danger circling Clem, goes after Lazarus, he turns to Nathaniel to save him. Two men who detest each other must now work together to help Clem and save themselves.
Matthew Lloyd Davies does a fantastic job narrating the book. The variety of accents he handles is amazing. I enjoy listening to books he narrates.
Nathaniel working on a separate issue visits Justin Lazarus, a spiritualist. A seance with Justin leaves Nathaniel unsettled by the information Justice seemed to know. Nathaniel vows never to speak to Lazarus again. When the danger circling Clem, goes after Lazarus, he turns to Nathaniel to save him. Two men who detest each other must now work together to help Clem and save themselves.
Matthew Lloyd Davies does a fantastic job narrating the book. The variety of accents he handles is amazing. I enjoy listening to books he narrates.