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msrcreation's review against another edition
3.0
So the characters and their relationship I really loved. The spicy scenes were great. But what made me not love this as much as I wanted to was honestly the plot. Outside of there relationship focused scenes the rest was slow and a bit boring to follow. I had no interest to follow the plot. Hoping to pick up the second book and see if that changes with a different book by this author.
telurin's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Wanted to bash these two' heads together a few times, but it is a hea in the end. More subplots than usual for Sebastian.
florcis512's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-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
3.25
reclusivebookslug's review
I loved Cat Sebastian's Seducing the Sedgewicks series and was eager for more, but this book just didn't grab me.
heabooknerd's review
4.0
I’ll start by saying that I rarely read historical romance because I’m just not interested in past worlds and ways, particularly the Regency and Victorian era. But this book was very highly recommended so I thought I’d give it a shot. A wonderful surprise and truly a big step out of my usual reading but I’m glad I took the chance. I loved Cat Sebastian’s writing and her pace was spot on for me. There was plenty going on in the story and I never felt like it was slow.
I really enjoyed the opposites attract and class differences issues between Jack and Oliver. I also liked Jack’s work as a pseudo-investigator and the mystery that the stolen letters added to the story. It was a unique backdrop to bring these two very different characters together and keep them together while they worked out their feelings for each other.
Jack was your perfect rogue hero, with a shady reputation but a genuinely good heart. He’s used to relying only on himself and he has certain ways he likes to accomplish his goals and he’s certainly jaded when it comes to the ton. But even with all his blustering it was really sweet to see how he came to care for Oliver and want to help him whenever necessary. And even though he got involved with someone from the upper classes when he knew he shouldn’t, he always strove to keep his dignity and not be ashamed for who or what he was.
Oliver himself was also an excellent hero in a slightly more stuffy way — at least at first. He’s lived with the chaos of war so now he wants things orderly and in his control and there’s just no way he’s going to control Jack. Oliver probably had the most growth in the book because he really had to learn to accept what Jack did and understand that sometimes things aren’t so black and white. I also liked his shyer demeanor when it came to the more intimate parts of their relationship and I loved when he really let his wicked side come out.
I really enjoyed the opposites attract and class differences issues between Jack and Oliver. I also liked Jack’s work as a pseudo-investigator and the mystery that the stolen letters added to the story. It was a unique backdrop to bring these two very different characters together and keep them together while they worked out their feelings for each other.
Jack was your perfect rogue hero, with a shady reputation but a genuinely good heart. He’s used to relying only on himself and he has certain ways he likes to accomplish his goals and he’s certainly jaded when it comes to the ton. But even with all his blustering it was really sweet to see how he came to care for Oliver and want to help him whenever necessary. And even though he got involved with someone from the upper classes when he knew he shouldn’t, he always strove to keep his dignity and not be ashamed for who or what he was.
Oliver himself was also an excellent hero in a slightly more stuffy way — at least at first. He’s lived with the chaos of war so now he wants things orderly and in his control and there’s just no way he’s going to control Jack. Oliver probably had the most growth in the book because he really had to learn to accept what Jack did and understand that sometimes things aren’t so black and white. I also liked his shyer demeanor when it came to the more intimate parts of their relationship and I loved when he really let his wicked side come out.
rellimreads's review against another edition
4.0
I don’t read/listen to a whole lot of “regency”, but I thoroughly enjoyed this. Not only Jack & Oliver’s interactions, but the mystery/suspense aspect as well.
Gary Furlong was new to me as a narrator and fantastic.
Can’t wait to listen to the next one.
Gary Furlong was new to me as a narrator and fantastic.
Can’t wait to listen to the next one.
her_eyes_flashed's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
bitchie's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this, and I think I'm coming around to historical M/M romances. I've always loved historical romance, but the whole having to hide every aspect of things is something I struggle with. But you have to love a story where the guys fall in love anyway, and figure out a way to live together, no matter what.
I loved how innocent Oliver seemed at times, in spite of having been to war. I loved Jack as well, and how loving Oliver forced him to re-evaluate how he looked at those who move in high society. Looking forward to reading more by this author!
I loved how innocent Oliver seemed at times, in spite of having been to war. I loved Jack as well, and how loving Oliver forced him to re-evaluate how he looked at those who move in high society. Looking forward to reading more by this author!