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quietbookworm's review
3.0
Very enjoyable. Sophie was a charming precocious girl, Sebastian was an effective (if somewhat unmemorable) hero, and Catherine balanced practicality and heart well. Reading this made me more interested in others in this series. Now I have to go back a read Helsford and Cora's tale. Oh, and is it wrong that I'm hoping Tracey will fastforward a decade or so for Sophie's story? I really want her to end up with Teddy.
shannon_cocktailsandbooks's review
5.0
Catherine, receives a bunch of strange letters from her estranged husband after his death. She starts trying to find answers of what really happened to him.
Sebastian is one Catherine goes to for help. He agrees to help her, hoping that while he does that he will find more info on who is trying to bring Nexus down.
Catherine just wants answers for her daughter and herself hoping it will help them understand why he left them. To stay busy while Sebastian looks into the letters her husband wrote, she offers to help with, all repairs that needs done to the estate and the tenants homes. Knowing all the families in the area. While working together they start developing feeling each. But neither of them wanting to grow close to another. Catherine because she doesn't want her daughter or herself to feel the sting of being left behind again. Sebastian because he doesn't loved ones to be used against him. But when stuff goes down they both realize that they are stronger together.
I really enjoyed reading Checkmate, My Lord. The characters were extremely well written, and the plot was awesome. I loved how the characters interact. The Chemistry between Catherine and Sebastian was hot and steamy. Checkmate, My Lord is an awesome read, I hated having to put it down and getting back to work.
I give Checkmate, My Lord Five Cocktails!
Reviewed by SammySosa for Cocktails and Books
Sebastian is one Catherine goes to for help. He agrees to help her, hoping that while he does that he will find more info on who is trying to bring Nexus down.
Catherine just wants answers for her daughter and herself hoping it will help them understand why he left them. To stay busy while Sebastian looks into the letters her husband wrote, she offers to help with, all repairs that needs done to the estate and the tenants homes. Knowing all the families in the area. While working together they start developing feeling each. But neither of them wanting to grow close to another. Catherine because she doesn't want her daughter or herself to feel the sting of being left behind again. Sebastian because he doesn't loved ones to be used against him. But when stuff goes down they both realize that they are stronger together.
I really enjoyed reading Checkmate, My Lord. The characters were extremely well written, and the plot was awesome. I loved how the characters interact. The Chemistry between Catherine and Sebastian was hot and steamy. Checkmate, My Lord is an awesome read, I hated having to put it down and getting back to work.
I give Checkmate, My Lord Five Cocktails!
Reviewed by SammySosa for Cocktails and Books
anwoodward's review
2.0
Little to add. Writing a little overwrought but not jarring so after the first few chapters. Decent plot. Completely irrelevant and frankly stupid title. I don't think I will remember any of it by tomorrow.
kat2112's review
3.0
ARC received from NetGalley.
3.5 stars
Checkmate, My Lord is the second book in the series. I have not read the first book, but I did not find this title difficult to follow - I feel it may be read well as a standalone story.
Set in the Regency era, this story places the widow Catherine Ashcroft in a somewhat desperate position. She wants answers about the death of her husband, and only the Earl of Somerton can help. The Earl, Sebastian, clearly knows more than he's willing to let on, keeping silent for the sake of Catherine's safety and that of her daughter. An elegant historical romance here blends with intrigue and danger in the backdrop of political tensions between England and France.
I don't get to read as many Regency novels as I'd like, and I found Checkmate, My Lord to be engaging and well-written. I would consider going back in the series to catch up.
3.5 stars
Checkmate, My Lord is the second book in the series. I have not read the first book, but I did not find this title difficult to follow - I feel it may be read well as a standalone story.
Set in the Regency era, this story places the widow Catherine Ashcroft in a somewhat desperate position. She wants answers about the death of her husband, and only the Earl of Somerton can help. The Earl, Sebastian, clearly knows more than he's willing to let on, keeping silent for the sake of Catherine's safety and that of her daughter. An elegant historical romance here blends with intrigue and danger in the backdrop of political tensions between England and France.
I don't get to read as many Regency novels as I'd like, and I found Checkmate, My Lord to be engaging and well-written. I would consider going back in the series to catch up.
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