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a_reader_obsessed's review
3.0
3.5 Stars
I don’t know what it is about the 1920’s but it’s not a particular favorite time period for me to read about. However, Cochet really got the setting down and it had a great Untouchables vibe to it and I quite enjoyed myself.
Basically, this involves two Prohibition officers Harlan and Nate, who are one of the few that aren’t corrupted. They’re an established couple, and this story does a bit of reminiscing on how they met and found each other during the war, as well as updating the reader how they’re faring now as lovers.
Harlan is a great gentle (or not so gentle) giant, and it was sweet to see how tender he got with his hot headed partner Nate. Conflict comes in the form of a person from Nate’s past and the pace was interesting with good dashes of sexy and feels.
Again, a nice surprise regarding a less liked trope and its original form can be found as a free offering from DRitC! Enjoy!
I don’t know what it is about the 1920’s but it’s not a particular favorite time period for me to read about. However, Cochet really got the setting down and it had a great Untouchables vibe to it and I quite enjoyed myself.
Basically, this involves two Prohibition officers Harlan and Nate, who are one of the few that aren’t corrupted. They’re an established couple, and this story does a bit of reminiscing on how they met and found each other during the war, as well as updating the reader how they’re faring now as lovers.
Harlan is a great gentle (or not so gentle) giant, and it was sweet to see how tender he got with his hot headed partner Nate. Conflict comes in the form of a person from Nate’s past and the pace was interesting with good dashes of sexy and feels.
Again, a nice surprise regarding a less liked trope and its original form can be found as a free offering from DRitC! Enjoy!
maya56's review
4.0
4.5 Stars
A great cast of characters set in prohibition America. Charlie Cochet has managed to capture the flavour of that time very well - speakeasies, bootleg liquor, jazz... right down to the slang of the time.
I'm looking forward to future adventures with ALL of these well-drawn, complex characters! (Yes, that's a hint for more!)
A great cast of characters set in prohibition America. Charlie Cochet has managed to capture the flavour of that time very well - speakeasies, bootleg liquor, jazz... right down to the slang of the time.
I'm looking forward to future adventures with ALL of these well-drawn, complex characters! (Yes, that's a hint for more!)
jennycazzola's review
5.0
Great Story, I loved it. I really liked the Setting and the characters only in the end it was resolved a Little too quickly.
alisonalisonalison's review
3.0
Enjoyable and easy. This is a pleasant historical novella. Likeable, and free.
walford's review
3.0
Sweet story. Good period. Depths hinted at but not explored. Makes me want to read more Cochet.
the_novel_approach's review
3.0
Roses in the Devil’s Garden is a short story set after WWI. It’s also the first book in a series and as such, it sets the atmosphere for the next stories. It introduces characters and it leaves loose ends to be tied up in the future.
I loved the first part of the book where we get to know Harlan and Nathan, see their relationship and their connection, see how they work together and how well they understand each other. I liked the jealousy and the bump in their lives when the past made an unexpected appearance. I liked what they did about it, and I liked the whole idea for the plot about a couple who are best friends, partners in life and partners at work.
The thing is that the second part felt like another story. The focus wasn’t on the main characters anymore but on those around them who, I believe, are getting their own stories. From the moment the focus left the MCs, the whole story became too complicated with many names thrown in the mix, friendships sprouting up as if from nowhere, and potential coupledom appearing everywhere.
Harlan and Nathan were amazing, though, so 3 stars just for them.
Reviewed by Ky for The Novel Approach
I loved the first part of the book where we get to know Harlan and Nathan, see their relationship and their connection, see how they work together and how well they understand each other. I liked the jealousy and the bump in their lives when the past made an unexpected appearance. I liked what they did about it, and I liked the whole idea for the plot about a couple who are best friends, partners in life and partners at work.
The thing is that the second part felt like another story. The focus wasn’t on the main characters anymore but on those around them who, I believe, are getting their own stories. From the moment the focus left the MCs, the whole story became too complicated with many names thrown in the mix, friendships sprouting up as if from nowhere, and potential coupledom appearing everywhere.
Harlan and Nathan were amazing, though, so 3 stars just for them.
Reviewed by Ky for The Novel Approach