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cctucker12's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
tfpeel's review against another edition
4.0
Mi è piaciuto nonostante lo storico non sia il mio genere
noirverse's review against another edition
3.0
I really liked Clem and Rowley. The mystery aspect of the book was a bit too obvious, and I felt a bit frustrated with Clem digging his heels in about not wanting to see his brother in a bad light, but it worked out well enough. I'll be reading the next book in the series to see what happens next!
mousie's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
gillianw's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars
An excellent start to what I think will be another great series from KJ Charles.
An excellent start to what I think will be another great series from KJ Charles.
hoppeldiwumms's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
a_reader_obsessed's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars
I wasn’t sure what to expect from this first novel in Charles’s trilogy, but I was pleasantly surprised with what I got.
Expect quite the slow burn between boarding house owner Clem, and his resident, taxidermist Rowling. In and amongst their steady dance of a courtship rife with cozy tea by the fire and polite innuendo, they suddenly find their quaint quiet lives embroiled in murder and mayhem. As Clem and Rowling investigate why they’re targets of such shocking violence, it soon becomes apparent that they’ve inadvertently been swept up in a game of lies, coverups, and blackmail.
Admittedly, I typically avoid historic MM simply due to the dire need to hide and the very real danger of discovery. However, bit by bit Charles has whittled my reservations away by bringing the smarts and the sexy, and here, showcases two average blokes with tough pasts who find a connection and fight for a win that they well deserve.
Chock full of propriety and secret assignations, this is classic plausible historic romance. Be forewarned that this ends on a slight cliffhanger indicating that the next two books will bring about the conclusion while fellow friends of Clem and Rowling are guaranteed to find their amorous happily ever afters as well!
I wasn’t sure what to expect from this first novel in Charles’s trilogy, but I was pleasantly surprised with what I got.
Expect quite the slow burn between boarding house owner Clem, and his resident, taxidermist Rowling. In and amongst their steady dance of a courtship rife with cozy tea by the fire and polite innuendo, they suddenly find their quaint quiet lives embroiled in murder and mayhem. As Clem and Rowling investigate why they’re targets of such shocking violence, it soon becomes apparent that they’ve inadvertently been swept up in a game of lies, coverups, and blackmail.
Admittedly, I typically avoid historic MM simply due to the dire need to hide and the very real danger of discovery. However, bit by bit Charles has whittled my reservations away by bringing the smarts and the sexy, and here, showcases two average blokes with tough pasts who find a connection and fight for a win that they well deserve.
Chock full of propriety and secret assignations, this is classic plausible historic romance. Be forewarned that this ends on a slight cliffhanger indicating that the next two books will bring about the conclusion while fellow friends of Clem and Rowling are guaranteed to find their amorous happily ever afters as well!
lalexvp's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
marieintheraw's review against another edition
4.0
So, I am apparently a lover of historical mysteries now. This one even has a dash of romance on the side!