mooncricketjp's review against another edition
4.0
This was in between a 3.5 to 4 star rating for me. I really liked it but felt that the characters could have had just a little more depth to them. They did but then they didn’t. I would still recommend reading it.
lady_indecisive's review against another edition
1.0
It was so long in general with practically 0 drama. It seemed that it would never end.
sylv13's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-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? Yes
5.0
the_sassy_bookworm's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this one a lot. I almost always do when it comes to this author, so no surprise that this one was no different. Her books are always just straight up romances without a ton of angst and drama. They make you laugh. The make you cry. They always leave you smiling. Just another excellent read by Miz Bay.
So onto the deets...I found this one to be very well written. The pace was fairly good. I found it a little slow moving in places and a little too long. But to be honest I have a wicked cold and feel less than stellar so that could well be the head fog talking (lol). There was little angst and no OW/OM drama. The couples attraction was quite instant and there wasn't very much push/pull. The sex scenes were hot and there was a reasonable amount of them. There were some great secondary characters that consisted of couples from previous books. I hope that Darcy is getting her own book soon. Both main characters were extremely likable. Alex was hot and driven. But he was also sweet and (I felt) vulnerable. Violet was a breath of fresh air that blew in and shook up Alex's carefully constructed foundations. I loved her. She was a great heroine. Funny and sweet. Sassy and vulnerable. Together they had great on page chemistry. That said, I wasn't a fan of theirs towards the end and how the big drama played out. I thought Violet overreacted to the situation and Alex underreacted to Violet's overreaction. Last, it was all wrapped up in a nice little bicontinetal HEA. Nothing much left to say...this one gets two solid thumbs up from yours truly.
schnoebs13's review against another edition
3.0
3.75⭐️
The spark and just overall dynamic between Alexander and Violet was great and provided for a lot sexual tension. I think the overall struggles of balancing work and a personal life is a story and struggle that many people can heavily relate to but the way the couple communicated made it really hard to get behind the story at times. As someone who has started over in a new city a copy of times now, I was able to really relate to how moving and finding yourself in a new environment can really kick start your determination. I definitely had fun and I’m looking forward to the next story but this one wasn’t my favorite.
The spark and just overall dynamic between Alexander and Violet was great and provided for a lot sexual tension. I think the overall struggles of balancing work and a personal life is a story and struggle that many people can heavily relate to but the way the couple communicated made it really hard to get behind the story at times. As someone who has started over in a new city a copy of times now, I was able to really relate to how moving and finding yourself in a new environment can really kick start your determination. I definitely had fun and I’m looking forward to the next story but this one wasn’t my favorite.
rebeccareadsmut's review against another edition
5.0
Audiobook, Audible Included
Super cute. And again I'm sure Shane East as a narrator helped. I learned about the lawyer/barrister system in the UK which is kind of cool. Different than in the US. Fairly light and fluffy. Lower drama. The end sort of conflict I felt like the FMC was being overly dramatic, but a pretty minimal complaint overall.
Lawyer/Office/Boss
Grumpy/Sunshine
England
Super cute. And again I'm sure Shane East as a narrator helped. I learned about the lawyer/barrister system in the UK which is kind of cool. Different than in the US. Fairly light and fluffy. Lower drama. The end sort of conflict I felt like the FMC was being overly dramatic, but a pretty minimal complaint overall.
Lawyer/Office/Boss
Grumpy/Sunshine
England
mbethel24's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
msruh1979's review against another edition
5.0
Bay had me at British. Alexander is a top barrister making his mark and collides with an American woman, Violet, who is looking to get away from home. If you have read King of Wall Street, Park Avenue Prince, or Duke of Manhattan, you'll be sure to remember Violet. And if you haven't, no worries, because TBK is a perfect stand alone just as those I previously mentioned. Both are seeking to satisfy their goals in life while trying to find a balance that works. The British Knight is super steamy and the sexual tension is on point. Great banter between the characters leads to a great story. Not overly angsty and both main characters are easy to relate. Bay paints the picture of a very real couple working through understandable challenges. I love how Bay writes strong women yet keeps them realistic and someone you'd actually want to be around. The women she writes aren't blameless and without flaws. Makes for a better book every time. Can't wait for her next one!
ladyfloxis's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5