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aprilbooksandwine's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.0
njsbooknook's review against another edition
4.0
A fun and exciting reaad
I was not too sure what to expect since this is the first time I am reading a recency romance with a hero who is a vicar. So I was mildly surprised by how thoroughly I enjoyed reading this book. I loved Jeremy and Sarah and their interactions and the way the fell in love with each other had me glued to the book.
I was not too sure what to expect since this is the first time I am reading a recency romance with a hero who is a vicar. So I was mildly surprised by how thoroughly I enjoyed reading this book. I loved Jeremy and Sarah and their interactions and the way the fell in love with each other had me glued to the book.
amandabgreenway's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
addieray's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ipomoea's review
5.0
I received an ARC from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review... and I know the author.
This book is basically made up of my two catnips: the secret genteel writer lady and the stifled vicar. He's an earl's younger son sent into London to unmask the infamous erotic writer A Lady Of Dubious Quality. She's a duke's daughter, a wallflower only recommended by her hefty dowry. But when the wallflower meets the vicar, the sexual tension is thick, and they find themselves drawn together despite what society thinks of them.
This book should come with a fan and a glass of ice, because it is off-the-charts explicit and steamy. I loved that Jeremy could be both a caring vicar and a man who had filthy thoughts about his wife, and I loved that Sarah was both an unsure innocent as well as writing the most scandalous prose in town. Definitely recommended to those who like romances that don't fade to black in the bedroom.
This book is basically made up of my two catnips: the secret genteel writer lady and the stifled vicar. He's an earl's younger son sent into London to unmask the infamous erotic writer A Lady Of Dubious Quality. She's a duke's daughter, a wallflower only recommended by her hefty dowry. But when the wallflower meets the vicar, the sexual tension is thick, and they find themselves drawn together despite what society thinks of them.
This book should come with a fan and a glass of ice, because it is off-the-charts explicit and steamy. I loved that Jeremy could be both a caring vicar and a man who had filthy thoughts about his wife, and I loved that Sarah was both an unsure innocent as well as writing the most scandalous prose in town. Definitely recommended to those who like romances that don't fade to black in the bedroom.
balletbookworm's review
5.0
I missed this final installment in the Wicked Quills of London series so I decided to pick it up (turns out there's a thread of connection to the new series, London Underground). This is a bit less cross-class than the previous two books and more "figuring out your life". Jeremy has to come to terms with being his dad's lackey and Sarah has to try and trust Jeremy with her secret. In the middle Leigh wrote one of the best defenses of women's work, women's writing, and feeling that one is valued for one's self that I've ever read in a novel. I loved it.
tessanne's review
1.0
DNFed at 57%. I forced myself this far and am still so utterly bored.
These two have nothing going on, zero chemistry, just inner thoughts about wanting each other. You’d think that the secret author of sexy times books would be slightly more interesting, but in the case of this book, you’d be completely wrong.
This book follows the current trend of books that seem phoned in by popular authors. There’s so little content filling 300-400 pages that you can easily skim most of it and miss almost nothing. But there’s also nothing to recommend.
These two have nothing going on, zero chemistry, just inner thoughts about wanting each other. You’d think that the secret author of sexy times books would be slightly more interesting, but in the case of this book, you’d be completely wrong.
This book follows the current trend of books that seem phoned in by popular authors. There’s so little content filling 300-400 pages that you can easily skim most of it and miss almost nothing. But there’s also nothing to recommend.
allymarciewrites's review
5.0
I have never related to a heroine more than Lady Sarah. My goodness. Eva Leigh nails the urge of all writers/creatives to create, and how we see the spectacular in the mundane. I just wish Sarah had been able to tell Eleanor and Maggie about her work as the Lady!!! Maybe another one at some point.