3.67 AVERAGE

emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Well....I don't know what to say. The first half was a full five stars. The other half though, was not. I found myself skimming through the pages, not very interested in being held hostage by the unresolved issues in Viola and Devin's relationship just so the author could tell her vicar romance.
The sex scenes were mild, probably PG, but that's a me problem because they were well written nonetheless.

I love this family series. They are both made and found family and their loyalty to each other is so fierce and that spills over into their search for love. Not just anyone will do, and in this case, we find two beloved but uncertain people find their way to each other. Adorable!
emotional funny hopeful lighthearted slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

ARC provided by Netgalley and the Publisher.


This was one of favorites of this series so far. I love a reluctant hero who is determined to change for the better and an unassuming heroine who gradually gains confidence to discover how truly bold she is.

A light fun read. I enjoyed the characters and seeing how the main character, Viola was able to overcome her shyness.

I was mind of excited to read this because the heroine has social anxiety just like me! Yay! It started out wonderfully and then she basically met a man and was suddenly cured of all her fears. And I had such high hopes for this one as I usually enjoy this author’s books very much. Can’t win ‘em all I guess!

Not for me

This is my second attempt at an Eloisa James book and it just isn’t for me. She writes very well and there were cute moments but overall I wasn’t excited about the whole story.