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rachelslacey's review against another edition
5.0
Another great book from Erica Monroe! Secrets in Scarlet pulled me right into Poppy and Thaddeus's world and all its many twists and turns. They were both such real, flawed, and endearing characters. I couldn't put it down, and I *loved* Erica's use of all the "scarlet" imagery as it related to Poppy and her out of wedlock child. Really compelling, fast-paced, and suspenseful - an awesome read!
sassysmutlover's review against another edition
5.0
I was gifted this book in exchange for an honest review.
Erica is an excellent writer! Just when I thought I knew who all was involved in the murder and crime there was an unexpected twist to it and I wasn't sure anymore that I knew the answer. This book will keep you on your toes with the mystery and romance. I loved learning about the police and factory and I was able to picture everything. I was sucked in from the start when the girl kept drawing an "L" on her dress and by how much Thaddeus wanted to solve the murder. I also wanted to know more the other murder he talked about.
I wanted to hug Poppy so much because she didn't trust anyone. The more I learned about what happened to her the more I felt for her and wanted to see someone confront the man over it. Normally I don't like a heroine that ignores her feelings and does the things she does, but she has good reason to be like that. She is a brave woman who loves with all her heart and will blame herself when it's not her fault.
Thaddeus is someone that you will instantly love. He did not have the background that I expected him to have. He is very kind and caring and a bookworm and when you meet his family you are even more shocked that he is so kind and caring. When he started talking about Shakspere it made me love him more because it was a natural part of him and he didn't use it to get what he wanted. He is not quick to judge anyone and thinks about things differently than most.
Again I loved the history involved in the story and wanted to know more about the gentleman thief. towards the end, I wanted to know more about Strickland because he was not the kind of man I thought he was in the beginning and can't wait to read more about him.
Erica is an excellent writer! Just when I thought I knew who all was involved in the murder and crime there was an unexpected twist to it and I wasn't sure anymore that I knew the answer. This book will keep you on your toes with the mystery and romance. I loved learning about the police and factory and I was able to picture everything. I was sucked in from the start when the girl kept drawing an "L" on her dress and by how much Thaddeus wanted to solve the murder. I also wanted to know more the other murder he talked about.
I wanted to hug Poppy so much because she didn't trust anyone. The more I learned about what happened to her the more I felt for her and wanted to see someone confront the man over it. Normally I don't like a heroine that ignores her feelings and does the things she does, but she has good reason to be like that. She is a brave woman who loves with all her heart and will blame herself when it's not her fault.
Thaddeus is someone that you will instantly love. He did not have the background that I expected him to have. He is very kind and caring and a bookworm and when you meet his family you are even more shocked that he is so kind and caring. When he started talking about Shakspere it made me love him more because it was a natural part of him and he didn't use it to get what he wanted. He is not quick to judge anyone and thinks about things differently than most.
Again I loved the history involved in the story and wanted to know more about the gentleman thief. towards the end, I wanted to know more about Strickland because he was not the kind of man I thought he was in the beginning and can't wait to read more about him.
ajcousins's review against another edition
I don't do star-ratings anymore, but I can happily rave about this book!
I had the chance to beta this book and it's terrific. I really enjoyed being immersed in this fascinating world. Erica's writing sucked me in from the get-go, with some terrific chemistry between the main characters and scenes with so much tension I was bracing myself for disaster. Plus, I have to say that she a nearly-bizarre gift for moments of such creepiness that I was squealing out loud. I was damn thrilled to get my HEA at the end, I tell you.
Can't wait for book three of the series, although I've been told that my favorite secondary character doesn't get his story until book five. *pouts* Guess I'll just have to console myself by rereading this one again!
I had the chance to beta this book and it's terrific. I really enjoyed being immersed in this fascinating world. Erica's writing sucked me in from the get-go, with some terrific chemistry between the main characters and scenes with so much tension I was bracing myself for disaster. Plus, I have to say that she a nearly-bizarre gift for moments of such creepiness that I was squealing out loud. I was damn thrilled to get my HEA at the end, I tell you.
Can't wait for book three of the series, although I've been told that my favorite secondary character doesn't get his story until book five. *pouts* Guess I'll just have to console myself by rereading this one again!
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