3.8 AVERAGE

emotional funny lighthearted
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes

This time around I read the edited version, and I think I prefer the original release. However, Mr. Simon Hunt remains ever loving and passionate.

honestly does anything give you the zoomies like a posh enemies to lovers because I do not believe you

It's hard for me to enjoy m/f romances these days after years and years of reading them. There's the element of rah-rah sisterhood/ female empowerment (hear me roar) message that's become an integral thorn in my side theme in most newer romances but often it feels forcefully and awkwardly inserted.

I didn't get that feeling of being slapped in the face by the female empowerment trout from this book. There's an inner strength displayed by these women without sacrificing the limitations of the times. I definitely enjoyed this book.

The romance between Simon and Annabelle smoldered. I was pleasantly surprised by the ongoing tension between the two characters. I was sure something would have erupted midway and I would be bored once that happened but the romance was nicely drawn out. Even after the union, I expected to be let down but I was still invested in seeing their relationship grow.

I am looking forward to the rest of the books in this series.

funny lighthearted medium-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
lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No

This is my first book by this author and I really loved it. Cute, Victorian romance, similar to Julia Quinn. I started it last night and . . . read it until I finished. I really could have used that sleep ;)
funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

It was…fine? I didn’t love the characters, didn’t love the spicy scenes, and disliked the narrator’s “man” voice. I’ll stick to Sarah MacLean!