A review by talknerdybookblog
Confessions of a Dangerous Lord by Elisa Braden

adventurous dark emotional lighthearted mysterious fast-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? It's complicated

4.0

No strong representation of diverse characters or minority identities.

Safety Rating: Safe with Exceptions
• No cheating
• No OW drama
- Hero hasn't been with a woman since he met the Heroine 2+ years ago
• Does have OM drama
- the Hero rejected the Heroine at the start of their friendship to protect her, so the Heroine has moved on to find herself a husband.
- The OM is an Earl and wants to marry the Heroine. They kiss and the Heroine enjoys it; she would've married the OM if the Hero hadn't made his feelings known. But, she recognized that while she liked and would've had a good marriage with the OM, her feelings never compared to what she felt with the Hero.
• Does have the Hero pushing the Heroine away
• No separation


Possible Triggers: Yes

• Knife violence
• Murder
• PTSD and grief from the Hero's father being murdered in front of him as a boy
• Classism
• Sexism


Ending:
HEA