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A review by bandherbooks
The Austen Playbook by Lucy Parker
5.0
I adored watching this gruff, grumpy, and haughty-nosed theater critic turn into a squishy mess for the bubbly and engaging stage actress! Watching an icy hero melt for a heroine is one of my favorite things!
The many allusions to Austen’s work and the sheer elan takes with using theater as another character in her story is a joy to read!
Also, I'm going to use this book as a "bridge to romance" for some of my friends and library patrons who are mystery fans. There is just enough suspense to make them happy, while also introducing them to the romance genre! While the sex scenes are definitely on page, I feel they are super joyful and I wouldn't think too hard about "who" I recommend this too.
There is a fabulous moment where the heroine tells the hero she cannot enjoy penetrative sex during a certain time of the month, and the way he reacts is A+ consent at its very best!
While this is book 4 in a series, I’ve *gasp* not read the others, and this one completely stands alone. I’m definitely going to be picking up the others though!
I received a free copy in exchange for a fair review! Thank you!
The many allusions to Austen’s work and the sheer elan takes with using theater as another character in her story is a joy to read!
Also, I'm going to use this book as a "bridge to romance" for some of my friends and library patrons who are mystery fans. There is just enough suspense to make them happy, while also introducing them to the romance genre! While the sex scenes are definitely on page, I feel they are super joyful and I wouldn't think too hard about "who" I recommend this too.
There is a fabulous moment where the heroine tells the hero she cannot enjoy penetrative sex during a certain time of the month, and the way he reacts is A+ consent at its very best!
While this is book 4 in a series, I’ve *gasp* not read the others, and this one completely stands alone. I’m definitely going to be picking up the others though!
I received a free copy in exchange for a fair review! Thank you!