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blandrea_reads's review against another edition
4.0
Ok: Justin Lazarus... just yes.
I love the lawyer and the con man dynamic. A bit of a steam, and some pretty good explorations of what it means to be moral in a context where society limits choice.
I love the lawyer and the con man dynamic. A bit of a steam, and some pretty good explorations of what it means to be moral in a context where society limits choice.
haletostilinski1's review against another edition
5.0
Ah! I loved this!
I didn't read the first book in this series, but it didn't make this a confusing read or anything like that. It explained what had happened in the first book as things happened to the MC's in this book, so I was able to understand the main storyline fairly well.
I loved Justin and Nathaniel together. This story had a good enemies-to-lovers type feel and enemies to lovers is my bread and butter so I LOVED it. I think whenever these two fought or tried to one up the other, they both made good points and they both brought a different perspective that challenged the other's way of thinking.
To see them go from where they are at the beginning to how accepting and loving they are with each other at the end is wonderful.
Because Nathaniel starts out hating Justin and what he does because he thinks it's horrible to deceive people and use their grief for his own gain, and Justin isn't particularly fond of where Nathaniel gets off when he comes from a wealthy family and has never truly had to want for anything as he has, and he's fairly judgemental.
But then as they get to know each other they start to bend a little, and they accept each other, the good and bad, over the course of this novel and it's beautiful to see, and they both learn things are a lot more complicated than what's on the surface and Justin is more than a lying fraud and Nathaniel is more than a well off educated man.
Also, the sex didn't hurt either. It was super hot.
There is also drama going on with a Clem's family dealing with the succession of who the Earl will be because the last one died, and Nathaniel and Justin are pulled into it and have to leave to the countryside for a time to avoid being killed. Oh, the things people will do for money and power. So many horrible things.
By the end their fairly safe for the time being, but I'm betting it will all come to a head in the last book.
Loved this! Definitely recommend, whether you've read the first book or not :D
I didn't read the first book in this series, but it didn't make this a confusing read or anything like that. It explained what had happened in the first book as things happened to the MC's in this book, so I was able to understand the main storyline fairly well.
I loved Justin and Nathaniel together. This story had a good enemies-to-lovers type feel and enemies to lovers is my bread and butter so I LOVED it. I think whenever these two fought or tried to one up the other, they both made good points and they both brought a different perspective that challenged the other's way of thinking.
To see them go from where they are at the beginning to how accepting and loving they are with each other at the end is wonderful.
Because Nathaniel starts out hating Justin and what he does because he thinks it's horrible to deceive people and use their grief for his own gain, and Justin isn't particularly fond of where Nathaniel gets off when he comes from a wealthy family and has never truly had to want for anything as he has, and he's fairly judgemental.
But then as they get to know each other they start to bend a little, and they accept each other, the good and bad, over the course of this novel and it's beautiful to see, and they both learn things are a lot more complicated than what's on the surface and Justin is more than a lying fraud and Nathaniel is more than a well off educated man.
Also, the sex didn't hurt either. It was super hot.
There is also drama going on with a Clem's family dealing with the succession of who the Earl will be because the last one died, and Nathaniel and Justin are pulled into it and have to leave to the countryside for a time to avoid being killed. Oh, the things people will do for money and power. So many horrible things.
By the end their fairly safe for the time being, but I'm betting it will all come to a head in the last book.
Loved this! Definitely recommend, whether you've read the first book or not :D
liza5326's review against another edition
4.0
This is a great continuation of the series. I absolutely love Justin and Nathaniel together and the mystery is heating up, with plenty of action and intrigue. Even though the book ends with To Be Continued, you are not left unsatisfied in the slightest as one of the biggest mysteries from the first books is answered. This is an enemies-to-lovers story, which makes it even hotter at times, that push and pull building with each interaction. We got to check in with Clem and Rowley and a few other characters. I can't wait for the conclusion of the series!!
waclements7's review against another edition
5.0
At first I was wondering how this could possibly link up with the first book. Awesomely! I loved Nathaniel and even Justin in his roguish wounded way. I enjoyed the story very much and how it's led into the final book in the series.
lanidacey's review against another edition
3.0
Far and away better than the first one. Nathanial and Justin make for a much less annoying couple to read about than Clem and Rowley. And the mystery picked up a bit this go around, too. I was hesitant to continue on with the series, but I'm glad I did.
thosemedalingkidsss's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars, invested more in the mystery plot rather than the lead's romances.
adelaidebijou's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
ramakn22's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Trafficking, Homophobia, and Alcoholism
cyberhavok's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Violence, Sexual content, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Death and Murder
elm's review against another edition
5.0
YELLS FOR DAYS!!! I ADORED the dynamic between Justin and Nathaniel, watching them fall in love was one of the best things that has ever happened to me