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3.98 AVERAGE

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes

Loved Thea and Benedict's story!
fast-paced

LOVED.

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I just have no complaints about this. Listening to it was wonderful. I adore dual POV narration and it was narrated fantastically. This is probably my favorite of the series right now. I loooved the way that Benedict truly kept pursuing Thea. It was sweet and fiery. I couldn’t get enough of him telling her that she was going to end up with him. It just WORKED. The enemies to lovers vibes hit perfectly, the banter had me swooning and I was in love with all of it.

There were even more tropes that are easily favorites of mine: one bed (but still sweet!) and ALL the forced proximity. Benedict never gave up and Thea started to truly realize her worth. I really enjoyed her journey and the love from those around her to help buoy Thea up and see the potential she already possesses.

It’s charming and full of delight. Must read for regency fans.

Overall audience notes:
- Regency Romance
- Language: none
- Romance: kisses
- Violence: low
- Trigger/Content Warnings: loss of parents 

“I was just thinking about how you are going to kiss me by the end of the season.”
“The only thing you will be kissing, Benedict, is my hand.”
“The challenge, my dear, is accepted.”
This enemies to lovers is so much fun! They love to bicker but are also pulled to one another. Benedict is very charming and too much like Thea’s father who was unfaithful which is why she’s vowed she will never marry him. Benedict tries to prove himself to her. When he makes his intentions known he fully turns on the charm. It worked for me but not Thea.
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

Is there anything Kasey Stockton can't write? Every book that I read of hers I fall even more in love with her writing style.

After book 1 in this series I was highly anticipating book 2 (and let's be honest, I am anticipating book 3 just as much!!). I wasn't disappointed at all. Benedict was a real treat in this and I loved his banter with Thea. This is an enemies to more/forced proximity treat! There were so many great moments that had me laughing out loud. Both main characters exasperated me in the best sort of way and this entire book was a pleasure to read!

The romance in this one is TOP NOTCH and when everything wraps up you will be head over heels for this literary couple! Their romance is a complete trip and I wanted to be there every step of the way!

The final page that sets up book 3 will also have you starting your countdown for Henry's book the second you finish! Bring it on Kasey Stockton, because I am ready!!

Highly recommend this one, friends!

Thanks to the author for the copy. All thoughts in this review are my own.
lighthearted 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: N/A
lighthearted medium-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
emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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