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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
i'm a little embarrassed reviewing this one, to be honest, because it's a much steamier romance than i usually read. that isn't to say it wasn't good! because it was really quite a refreshing change from a lot of contemporaries (more on that later) but also, i was a little embarrassed reading it (as the heroine would point out, that's more my issue than hers, tho'.)
anyway, what i liked the most about this book were: turning the tired billionaire thing around with an alpha billionaire heroine instead of a hero, i appreciated that the hero wasn't a pushover but also wasn't an asshole (he was willing to do the apology grovel when it was deserved but also stood up for himself when it was necessary), and that there wasn't a Big Misunderstanding and that the conflict developed naturally from the hero and heroine's respective personalities and background traumas.
i don't usually enjoy contemporaries but i really did like this one.
anyway, what i liked the most about this book were: turning the tired billionaire thing around with an alpha billionaire heroine instead of a hero, i appreciated that the hero wasn't a pushover but also wasn't an asshole (he was willing to do the apology grovel when it was deserved but also stood up for himself when it was necessary), and that there wasn't a Big Misunderstanding and that the conflict developed naturally from the hero and heroine's respective personalities and background traumas.
i don't usually enjoy contemporaries but i really did like this one.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
4 stars
Why you must read A Gentleman in the Street by Alisha Rai:
a. Heroine is a billionaire, a rare occupation for any women in Romancelandia (queens, princesses and goddesses don't count)
b. Hero is an author and mix of alpha and beta hero. Also have lumberjack physique appearance
c. Interracial love. Diverse characters for the win!
d. Step sibling love if you like that kind of story. But not ordinary step sibling love of course
e. Mandy and Tori, ladies from Smexy Books, my favorite romance blog read and love this. And I always believe their review and ratings
f. Seriously guys, just read this!!
Like I had stated earlier in my status, Romancelandia need more billionaire women that can balance their strength and their hearts. I'm a little bit surprised why so many authors choose to write CEO and billionaire men, while in reality there are so many succesful businesswomen out there?
I praise Ms Rai because she can write about a hero and heroine that balanced each other. Jacob might be just an author, even he's a best seller author, his money and status of course lower than his step sister. But, he didn't cower in front of Akira's rich and debauchery life. A nice change for the overused theme of billionaire, and I hope that A Gentleman in Street will be a start for romance that feature strong, succesfull and confident with her sexuality heroines, never ashamed with what she is.
This book also give an example, that a beta hero can act as alpha too when its necessary. Jacob might be desirable if you love lumberjack kind of hero, but it's not his physique appearance that make me love him. Often I read heroes that act as alpha to the heroines that end up I laughing a lot because it's ridiculous or want to kick them in their ass for their "I'm Tarzan, hear me roar!!". Not with Jacob. He act as asshole at first, but he changes and even until the end, he act as an adult he was. He balance his softer and rough side, and that what make him perfect for Akira. Since Akira is so full of doubt and think that she didn't deserve love. He embrace Akira's antique, accept her for what she is and teach her that she capable of love
I like Akira, and her devensiveness toward Jacob, with constantly taunt him sexually are understable. Sure she somehow seems like a child and the drama plus angst can be over the top. But, if we see her fucked up past, readers will sympathize with her.
It had been in self-defense, she assured herself. Driving people crazy was her time-honored way of dealing with those who disapproved of her. Give them exactly what they were looking for and they would never look any deeper
Lucky for Akira, she didn't going crazy have a spoiled rich father and scorned mother, both are sociopath. Her coldness and snark retort are her fortress, but I'm glad that in the end she, like Jacob, can balance both her sides and make amends with her past.
A Gentleman in the Street also one of dirty book (Akira is shameless afterall. And Jacob's fantasies about her is so raunchy!) I'd read this year. A warning first, this have voyeurism, menage, a little f/f and mild BDSM. But, despite the hot level, I can feel the tenderness between Akira and Jacob. When they don't busy bantering with each other, therefore make their sexual tension rocketed up, their cozy moments also make my heart melts.
Oh, also I really love the family theme that Ms Rai feature in a Gentleman in the Street. I love the dynamic between Campbell's family,especially from Jacob's younger siblings. I also praise that Ms Rai don't sugarcoated Akira's relationship with her scorned mother. Make it more real and also show that not all parents love their children dearly, but on the bright side, she also input her insight that people choose their own family. And Akira choose Jacob.
I think everyone who love a good and hot romance should read this book. And yeah, the reverse thing between the hero and heroine is very fresh. Because I'm so tired to read an alpha CEO hero "deflower" a naive or virgin librarian or secretary or something like that heroine :p.
"... you can be with the person, but still be yourself. You can be happy to be yourself. It's very nice...When you're with a person who is content to let you be. It's the most peaceful thing in the world"
Why you must read A Gentleman in the Street by Alisha Rai:
a. Heroine is a billionaire, a rare occupation for any women in Romancelandia (queens, princesses and goddesses don't count)
b. Hero is an author and mix of alpha and beta hero. Also have lumberjack physique appearance
c. Interracial love. Diverse characters for the win!
d. Step sibling love if you like that kind of story. But not ordinary step sibling love of course
e. Mandy and Tori, ladies from Smexy Books, my favorite romance blog read and love this. And I always believe their review and ratings
f. Seriously guys, just read this!!
Like I had stated earlier in my status, Romancelandia need more billionaire women that can balance their strength and their hearts. I'm a little bit surprised why so many authors choose to write CEO and billionaire men, while in reality there are so many succesful businesswomen out there?
I praise Ms Rai because she can write about a hero and heroine that balanced each other. Jacob might be just an author, even he's a best seller author, his money and status of course lower than his step sister. But, he didn't cower in front of Akira's rich and debauchery life. A nice change for the overused theme of billionaire, and I hope that A Gentleman in Street will be a start for romance that feature strong, succesfull and confident with her sexuality heroines, never ashamed with what she is.
This book also give an example, that a beta hero can act as alpha too when its necessary. Jacob might be desirable if you love lumberjack kind of hero, but it's not his physique appearance that make me love him. Often I read heroes that act as alpha to the heroines that end up I laughing a lot because it's ridiculous or want to kick them in their ass for their "I'm Tarzan, hear me roar!!". Not with Jacob. He act as asshole at first, but he changes and even until the end, he act as an adult he was. He balance his softer and rough side, and that what make him perfect for Akira. Since Akira is so full of doubt and think that she didn't deserve love. He embrace Akira's antique, accept her for what she is and teach her that she capable of love
I like Akira, and her devensiveness toward Jacob, with constantly taunt him sexually are understable. Sure she somehow seems like a child and the drama plus angst can be over the top. But, if we see her fucked up past, readers will sympathize with her.
It had been in self-defense, she assured herself. Driving people crazy was her time-honored way of dealing with those who disapproved of her. Give them exactly what they were looking for and they would never look any deeper
Lucky for Akira, she didn't going crazy have a spoiled rich father and scorned mother, both are sociopath. Her coldness and snark retort are her fortress, but I'm glad that in the end she, like Jacob, can balance both her sides and make amends with her past.
A Gentleman in the Street also one of dirty book (Akira is shameless afterall. And Jacob's fantasies about her is so raunchy!) I'd read this year. A warning first, this have voyeurism, menage, a little f/f and mild BDSM. But, despite the hot level, I can feel the tenderness between Akira and Jacob. When they don't busy bantering with each other, therefore make their sexual tension rocketed up, their cozy moments also make my heart melts.
Oh, also I really love the family theme that Ms Rai feature in a Gentleman in the Street. I love the dynamic between Campbell's family,especially from Jacob's younger siblings. I also praise that Ms Rai don't sugarcoated Akira's relationship with her scorned mother. Make it more real and also show that not all parents love their children dearly, but on the bright side, she also input her insight that people choose their own family. And Akira choose Jacob.
I think everyone who love a good and hot romance should read this book. And yeah, the reverse thing between the hero and heroine is very fresh. Because I'm so tired to read an alpha CEO hero "deflower" a naive or virgin librarian or secretary or something like that heroine :p.
"... you can be with the person, but still be yourself. You can be happy to be yourself. It's very nice...When you're with a person who is content to let you be. It's the most peaceful thing in the world"
It sucked me in. There's sharing and an orgy scene where both partners participate. Totally my cup a tea, but not for everyone. :D
Wowza.......this is one of the hottest books I've read. It was also a great story. Full review to come!
3.5/5
This was a refreshing, feminist read! I was looking for a sex-positive, feminist romance that I hadn't heard of before, and I came upon this one in my search. I've read a couple other books by Alisha Rai in the past, but I'd never heard of this one so I thought I'd give it a go.
If you're looking for a quick, *very* steamy read with a female protagonist who isn't ashamed of her body and sex? Try this one! I loved reading a book where the female MC was totally in control of herself and what she wanted/desired and had a feminist male love interest to boot! And, might I add, a love interest who had some of his own sexual hangups/shame to work through and DID and never made her feel bad about herself in the process.
While the plot definitely could have been a bit more interesting for me, this worked for what I was in the mood for and definitely delivered. The perfect afternoon read to keep me going in between heavier, more dense reads! :)
**Note: I don't think there's anything to warrant a content warning in this book, but as this is an erotica and not a contemporary romance, if you're worried about that, check for any content warnings before reading.
This was a refreshing, feminist read! I was looking for a sex-positive, feminist romance that I hadn't heard of before, and I came upon this one in my search. I've read a couple other books by Alisha Rai in the past, but I'd never heard of this one so I thought I'd give it a go.
If you're looking for a quick, *very* steamy read with a female protagonist who isn't ashamed of her body and sex? Try this one! I loved reading a book where the female MC was totally in control of herself and what she wanted/desired and had a feminist male love interest to boot! And, might I add, a love interest who had some of his own sexual hangups/shame to work through and DID and never made her feel bad about herself in the process.
While the plot definitely could have been a bit more interesting for me, this worked for what I was in the mood for and definitely delivered. The perfect afternoon read to keep me going in between heavier, more dense reads! :)
**Note: I don't think there's anything to warrant a content warning in this book, but as this is an erotica and not a contemporary romance, if you're worried about that, check for any content warnings before reading.
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Just... hot damn.
I can't really properly review this without blushing like some high schooler. so, HOT. DAMN.
I can't really properly review this without blushing like some high schooler. so, HOT. DAMN.