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talknerdybookblog's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0
No strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.
Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions
• No cheating
• No OW drama
- Seems like the Hero has been celibate since meeting the Heroine
• Does have OM drama
- Heroine is husband hunting for a "safe" husband, which disqualifies the Hero!
• Does have the MCs pushing each other away
• No separation
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Recounting of child abuse, including captivity, physical assault, psychological and emotional abuse
• Knife violence
• Gun violence
• Attempted murder
• Murder
Ending:HEA with extended epilogue (married with kids).
Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions
• No cheating
• No OW drama
- Seems like the Hero has been celibate since meeting the Heroine
• Does have OM drama
- Heroine is husband hunting for a "safe" husband, which disqualifies the Hero!
• Does have the MCs pushing each other away
• No separation
Possible Triggers: Yes
• Recounting of child abuse, including captivity, physical assault, psychological and emotional abuse
• Knife violence
• Gun violence
• Attempted murder
• Murder
Ending:
ppchili93's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
FMC (Hannah): 3.25 (I wanted to like her after hearing her story in the previous book, but there wasn't much depth to her character beyond her trauma. I did admire her courage in confronting her fears and taking what she wanted, but I wish there'd been something else)
MMC (Jonas): 3.25 (The "I'm a hound and she's a queen" routine was great but got old fast, especially when it was him putting walls up...also his reaction to finding out her story was to punch a tree...really, bro?)
💕: 3 (There was so much potential to develop here with the angst and secrets of Hannah's past, but the reveal is rather unremarkable. Similarly, the scene where she confronts him with "You don't care much for me, do you?" in the caves...OUCH...but was basically forgotten!)
Plot: 3 (I did not understand or care for the whole stolen trunk plotline)
🌶: 3.5
Writing: 3.5
MMC (Jonas): 3.25 (The "I'm a hound and she's a queen" routine was great but got old fast, especially when it was him putting walls up...also his reaction to finding out her story was to punch a tree...really, bro?)
💕: 3 (There was so much potential to develop here with the angst and secrets of Hannah's past, but the reveal is rather unremarkable. Similarly, the scene where she confronts him with "You don't care much for me, do you?" in the caves...OUCH...but was basically forgotten!)
Plot: 3 (I did not understand or care for the whole stolen trunk plotline)
🌶: 3.5
Writing: 3.5
alisoun's review
3.0
Jonas and Hannah
Disappointingly average. Let me explain. This book felt more like a get together for the couples we'd already met and loved than Hannah's love story. I didn't quite get to believe they loved each other - I felt like we were 85% in and they were still not communicating properly. I v much enjoyed the breeding kink of course.
Contains:
PTSD and dissociation
Disappointingly average. Let me explain. This book felt more like a get together for the couples we'd already met and loved than Hannah's love story. I didn't quite get to believe they loved each other - I felt like we were 85% in and they were still not communicating properly. I v much enjoyed the breeding kink of course.
Contains:
PTSD and dissociation
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Gun violence
Minor: Child abuse
qsheen's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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
4.0
loverofromance's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
4.0
My Review (May contain spoilers, fair warning upon reading this review)
I absolutely adored this one and while I was hoping for something more with this book, it was still a solid read that I didn't want to put down. Just been a busy week so it took a bit to get through for it. I really enjoyed the tropes that enter into this story and really added a unique dynamic for our couple. I also love a class difference romance and the beautiful pining in this story is so delicioius. They are both pining for each other and since there is a class difference, its not exactly encouraged for them to be together. However, you see how determined they are and also how that pining isn't go away nor is it temporary. I love the ways in which they find their path and their HEA was definitely fully satisfying. There wasn't anything specific that I necessarily struggled with, I think there was some aspects to the plot that just slowed the pacing down a bit. Overall I had a fun time with this one and am really sad that this is the last full length novel of the series, as that means I am almost through with this authors books.
I absolutely adored this one and while I was hoping for something more with this book, it was still a solid read that I didn't want to put down. Just been a busy week so it took a bit to get through for it. I really enjoyed the tropes that enter into this story and really added a unique dynamic for our couple. I also love a class difference romance and the beautiful pining in this story is so delicioius. They are both pining for each other and since there is a class difference, its not exactly encouraged for them to be together. However, you see how determined they are and also how that pining isn't go away nor is it temporary. I love the ways in which they find their path and their HEA was definitely fully satisfying. There wasn't anything specific that I necessarily struggled with, I think there was some aspects to the plot that just slowed the pacing down a bit. Overall I had a fun time with this one and am really sad that this is the last full length novel of the series, as that means I am almost through with this authors books.
books_and_more_books_byt's review against another edition
5.0
A Kiss from a Rogue is the tenth and final book in the Rescued from Ruin series. It is a wonderful ending to the series and I can’t wait to see what the author surprises us with next. It can be read as a stand-alone. I haven’t read all of the series yet but they are on my TBR list. Characters from the previous books do appear in this book since they are all friends and family of Lady Wallingham’s. I loved all the side characters that provided humor, love, support and (hilarious) marriage advice to Hannah and Jonas.
Hannah Gray has a tragic past but she is determined to overcome it, get married and have children. Lady Wallingham’s house party is her chance to find a “safe, normal husband”. Jonas Hawthorn is a Bow Street runner and he meet Hannah while investigating a murder that Hannah’s brother was a suspect in (in the previous book: A Marriage Made in Scandal #9). They each felt a connection to each other at their first meeting, but Hannah was weary of Jonas. Lady Wallingham hires Jonas to catch a thief and locate a stolen chest during her house party.
Can Hannah overcome her past and allow Jonas into her life? Can they solve the mystery of the stolen chest? I recommend this book and can’t wait to reread the entire series. I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Hannah Gray has a tragic past but she is determined to overcome it, get married and have children. Lady Wallingham’s house party is her chance to find a “safe, normal husband”. Jonas Hawthorn is a Bow Street runner and he meet Hannah while investigating a murder that Hannah’s brother was a suspect in (in the previous book: A Marriage Made in Scandal #9). They each felt a connection to each other at their first meeting, but Hannah was weary of Jonas. Lady Wallingham hires Jonas to catch a thief and locate a stolen chest during her house party.
Can Hannah overcome her past and allow Jonas into her life? Can they solve the mystery of the stolen chest? I recommend this book and can’t wait to reread the entire series. I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
surrahsee's review
4.0
I’m so sad I finished this series!! I hesitated starting this not only because I didn’t want the series to end, but also because, as always, I worried I wouldn’t be able to see Hannah as her own person rather than Phineas’s sister. As always, I was wrong.
Hannah and Jonas are both scarred and broken people. But, together, they seem to work and bring out the good in each other. I love that they were able to help one another heal and learn to trust. In the book overall, I loved that the “whole gang” was together with Lady Wallingham. It reminded me how far everyone has come, how connected they all were, and how Hannah was the lynch-pin in a lot of their stories.
I can’t really think of much I didn’t like, other than I wasn’t a giant Jonas fan. I was happy to see his and Hannah’s growth, but his personality didn’t do it for me.
I’m hoping Elisa Braden has more stories in her! I would read anything by her.
Hannah and Jonas are both scarred and broken people. But, together, they seem to work and bring out the good in each other. I love that they were able to help one another heal and learn to trust. In the book overall, I loved that the “whole gang” was together with Lady Wallingham. It reminded me how far everyone has come, how connected they all were, and how Hannah was the lynch-pin in a lot of their stories.
I can’t really think of much I didn’t like, other than I wasn’t a giant Jonas fan. I was happy to see his and Hannah’s growth, but his personality didn’t do it for me.
I’m hoping Elisa Braden has more stories in her! I would read anything by her.
sharonwb's review
4.0
The romance between MC I give just a 3. I understand they are both broken but just wasn't feeling the chemistry. I had some story fatigue about the trauma that Hannah suffered and I thought the stolen trunk mystery was a bit weak. I give an extra star for the wrapping up of the story with Lady Wallingham and her sage marital advice. I wish we could have an entire book of her original story. I have enjoyed this series and will continue to read more books forthcoming from this author. Her Highland series is fire!