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A Nefarious Engagement by Lynn Messina

veva85's review against another edition

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5.0

captivating stories

I stumbled upon this series and I’m so glad I did. From book 1 I have been drawn in by the characters and their delightful stories.

melamtz's review against another edition

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4.0

This one did not have much of Kesgrave but it was needed because ultimately this is Bea's story. It was very angst filled and Bea was very emotional in this book but it is understandable and realistic. Parents are always going to bring a lot of emotions out of a person.
I fell completely in love with Kesgrave, I always liked him a lot and grew to love him but I was complete mush by the end of this book.

veva85's review

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5.0

captivating stories

I stumbled upon this series and I’m so glad I did. From book 1 I have been drawn in by the characters and their delightful stories.

ralexist's review

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informative mysterious medium-paced

3.75

looneytunes_ana's review against another edition

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5.0

It is easy to assume that the dynamic between Bea and Kesgrave would change since they are together and we would lose that wonderful banter. It was hardly the case, instead it was even better because they are together. And Kesgrave's implicit trust on Bea is *chef's kiss"

mtk_reads's review against another edition

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5.0

I really enjoyed the mystery in this one (although, uh, content warning for violence against women / slut-shaming / gross entitled dudes being gross and entitled), and am 1000% on board Team Give Bea More Friends. It's also very refreshing to read a romance where the hero is so clearly drinking his Respect Women juice every morning - Damien's unending affection and trust for Bea is delightful.

prettyfaroutman's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

juliesplotsandpages's review against another edition

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funny mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Just as cheesy as all the rest of these books, and I loved it! Can’t wait for the next one! I love how Bea is growing into herself as a person. And I love seeing the changes that come in the relationships around her. Just loving these books!

zouinthewild's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

3.0

abthebluepup's review against another edition

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3.0

This book severely lacks the Duke's presence and it suffers for it. The whole point of this unlikely duo is their interactions. The mystery in this book felt quite formulaic, but this could just be me getting to familiar with the author's style of writing.

I'm glad it picked up immediately after the end of the third book, but then it had Bea mostly on her own trying to solve a mystery. This is not as much fun as when her and the Duke are both involved.

It was still enjoyable, just not as good as the previous three books.