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marymclellan's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
celina31's review
emotional
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
accidentalra's review against another edition
5.0
It's official: I am a KJ Charles fan.
Despite this being the second in a series and only the most recent in a long list of titles, this was the first title that I've read by this author. So, while I can't speak to how well A Nobleman's Guide works as a followup, I can say that it works beautifully as a stand-alone. It was a delight to read!
At this risk of simply gushing and making very little sense, I'll just share my three favorite things about this book:
1. The protagonists' character development is drastic but believable, particularly when it comes to Luke. It seems like he was never a truly 'bad guy,' just a victim of circumstance trying to do the best he can with what he knows. But once he knows Rufus, the unfortunate Earl of Oxney, Luke finds that he's willing to do what's best for someone else. Turns out that love makes you do selfless things.
2. The setting was perfectly described and truly integral to the story, and it provided a nice twist on the forced proximity trope. Stone Manor was dreary and lonely, a lousy inheritance, a burden. But needs must and all that—good things happen even in miserable heaps, especially when someone who believes in your worth is by your side.
3. The villains are villainy without being over-the-top. We got shown at least some of the motives behind their behavior, and knowing this also fleshed out the MC's backstories and insecurities nicely.
A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel deserves all the stars I'm allowed to award. I will definitely be suggesting this to my fellow romance readers.
Despite this being the second in a series and only the most recent in a long list of titles, this was the first title that I've read by this author. So, while I can't speak to how well A Nobleman's Guide works as a followup, I can say that it works beautifully as a stand-alone. It was a delight to read!
At this risk of simply gushing and making very little sense, I'll just share my three favorite things about this book:
1. The protagonists' character development is drastic but believable, particularly when it comes to Luke. It seems like he was never a truly 'bad guy,' just a victim of circumstance trying to do the best he can with what he knows. But once he knows Rufus, the unfortunate Earl of Oxney, Luke finds that he's willing to do what's best for someone else. Turns out that love makes you do selfless things.
2. The setting was perfectly described and truly integral to the story, and it provided a nice twist on the forced proximity trope. Stone Manor was dreary and lonely, a lousy inheritance, a burden. But needs must and all that—good things happen even in miserable heaps, especially when someone who believes in your worth is by your side.
3. The villains are villainy without being over-the-top. We got shown at least some of the motives behind their behavior, and knowing this also fleshed out the MC's backstories and insecurities nicely.
A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel deserves all the stars I'm allowed to award. I will definitely be suggesting this to my fellow romance readers.
matvantar's review against another edition
5.0
Somehow this was even better than the first one????
Rufus calling Luke his Apocalypse is just the most heart wrenching thing, and I will never get over it.
Was doubtful I’d like a character with anger issues this much as well as the very morally dubious Luke but damn this was just everything! So so lovely, my heart hurts.
Rufus calling Luke his Apocalypse is just the most heart wrenching thing, and I will never get over it.
Was doubtful I’d like a character with anger issues this much as well as the very morally dubious Luke but damn this was just everything! So so lovely, my heart hurts.
fairynanook's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-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
4.0
I really enjoyed this story. It kept me guessing, was entertaining, and fun to read. I enjoyed the chemistry between the mains and the side characters were also fun.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Classism
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Violence, Murder, and Abandonment
Minor: Death of parent
raisinsreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
5.0
lightsnack's review
FANTASTIC sequel and well worth the wait!
KJC has such a hand for action filled romances, and this one absolutely delivers on that.. I was on the edge of my seat for the whole book, and the twists continue to the literal last page. It is swoony, has a daring rescue, wonderful chemistry, practical yet beautiful acts of love, and old, dark secrets. What more could you want!?
Oh? Cameos from the previous book? You get that too.
Overall very fun, very gripping, very romantic.
KJC has such a hand for action filled romances, and this one absolutely delivers on that.. I was on the edge of my seat for the whole book, and the twists continue to the literal last page. It is swoony, has a daring rescue, wonderful chemistry, practical yet beautiful acts of love, and old, dark secrets. What more could you want!?
Oh? Cameos from the previous book? You get that too.
Overall very fun, very gripping, very romantic.
sara11_reads's review
4.0
I really enjoyed seeing Luke (from book 1) again and how the trauma from those events is still impacting him as an adult. A family tree might have helped with the inheritance plot and keeping all the characters straight. I liked the conclusion of the inheritance plot but I'm ambivalent about the epilogue reveal (didn't hate it but didn't love it either).
kaylab's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
flo_g's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
5.0