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gem114's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
My most recent read! I really should read descriptions before starting audiobooks because this one was spicier than I expected and I found myself scrambling for headphones at times. 😅
Ultimately, The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen is a really cute Regency era romance with a great balance of heartfelt moments, scandal, action, and spice.
I would definitely read more books by KJ Charles.
Graphic: Kidnapping and Murder
Moderate: Gun violence, Death of parent, and Violence
thrntnja's review
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Child abuse and Violence
Moderate: Kidnapping, Homophobia, and Murder
someryarns's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Classism, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Death of parent, Murder, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Abandonment, Outing, Sexual content, and Violence
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Sexual assault, Rape, and Sexual violence
sarahmiller98's review
4.0
In my opinion, this is one of the gentler love stories the author has done - she is often very good at high friction, high angst romances between strong-willed and difficult people, but I actually really enjoy her softer romances too. In this case, both Joss and Gareth are basically kind and caring people who really like each other and, were it not for external events getting in the way, probably would never have had major issues to begin with. It makes for some refreshingly low-key and tender interactions between the two of them, which contrasts nicely with the high-octane smuggling plot. An all-around pleasure to read.
Moderate: Kidnapping, Violence, Abandonment, Bullying, Child abuse, and Murder
Minor: Sexual assault, Racism, and Xenophobia
20sidedbi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Kidnapping, Grief, Violence, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, and Sexual content
Minor: Homophobia, Racism, and Gun violence
autumnrosepetals's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Kidnapping, Murder, Torture, and Gun violence
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, and Pregnancy
kers_tin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Moderate: Homophobia, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Sexual content, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Classism, Confinement, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Murder, Physical abuse, Racism, and Violence
readingthroughinfinity's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Violence, Kidnapping, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Outing, and Murder
Minor: Physical abuse and Child abuse
jjjreads's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Alcohol, Bullying, Medical trauma, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Grief, Gun violence, Murder, Death of parent, Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Outing, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Abandonment, Body shaming, Child abuse, Classism, Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, Violence, and Stalking
purplepenning's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Abandonment and Child abuse
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Classism, Cursing, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Confinement, Homophobia, Outing, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Body shaming, and Violence
Minor: Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Deportation, Gun violence, Death of parent, Grief, Pregnancy, Slavery, and Colonisation