myzanm's review
5.0
Sweet love story about an unlikely couple. Victorian London, a noble man and a psychic conjure a FBI agent from the twenty-first century then looses the book with the spell that can send the man back. In their quest to find the book they get tangled up on the investigation of the terrifying murders of Jack the Ripper.
I liked the characters and the description of London 1888. The relationship between Morgan and Ezra was not one with extreme chemistry, at least not in the first half. It got a bit better in the end. It was an intriguing story with a few twist that kept you guessing and interested. If I was to complain about anything it would be that the pace was a bit uneven and at times it dragged. Despite that, it was a very enjoyable book.
I liked the characters and the description of London 1888. The relationship between Morgan and Ezra was not one with extreme chemistry, at least not in the first half. It got a bit better in the end. It was an intriguing story with a few twist that kept you guessing and interested. If I was to complain about anything it would be that the pace was a bit uneven and at times it dragged. Despite that, it was a very enjoyable book.
hpstrangelove's review against another edition
5.0
Most m/m books are just so-so, written mainly as sex with a plot added in as an afterthought. This book was a pleasant surprise. I enjoyed the plot and it had just the right amount of UST (at the beginning).
I have an ebook of this and made my own mp3 using my screen reader program, so I didn't actually 'read' it.
I enjoyed it so much I ordered a hardcopy of it from Amazon.
I have an ebook of this and made my own mp3 using my screen reader program, so I didn't actually 'read' it.
I enjoyed it so much I ordered a hardcopy of it from Amazon.
tereoleneva's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Forced institutionalization and Grief
Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Child abuse, and Police brutality
crtsjffrsn's review
4.0
FBI Agent Morgan Nash couldn't have expected the adventure he'd experience while on assignment in London. Right in the middle of confronting his target, he is pulled back in time to 19th century London by three friends who had no idea that reciting a bit of Latin from an old spellbook could actually work. Out of his element, Nash finds he has to make do in the past when the book goes missing and he doesn't know how he'll get home. But maybe one of his new friends will help his new surroundings feel like home while one of London's most notorious serial killers awaits his capture.
Historical fiction? M/M romance? A bit of mystery and suspense? Three things I very much enjoy and this book delivers. Tamara Allen creates a rich setting in the 19th century London she creates, with dynamic and believable characters dealing with the constraints of the society around them. The book took just a bit go get me into it, but then from there it was difficult to put down. A solid 4 stars!
Historical fiction? M/M romance? A bit of mystery and suspense? Three things I very much enjoy and this book delivers. Tamara Allen creates a rich setting in the 19th century London she creates, with dynamic and believable characters dealing with the constraints of the society around them. The book took just a bit go get me into it, but then from there it was difficult to put down. A solid 4 stars!
claudia_is_reading's review
4.25
I truly enjoyed this story. Yes, at the beginning I found Morgan a little hard to like. Too stubborn and likely to alter the flow of history. Well, that last one didn't change one bit along the story, to be honest *laughs*
But I really enjoyed seeing him change, and get closer to Ezra and all the people around them. Even when he was a bit dense and needed a hell of a wake-up call to understand the deep of his feelings for Ezra :P And I think his mother is lovely :D
And I also liked the mystery. C'mon, who wouldn't want to solve Jack the Riper's mystery? I can't really fault Morgan for doing what he did.
And Ezra, he's such a beautiful soul, a kind, loving man who wouldn't try to trap his beloved, even if that would kill him.
Yes, no surprise here, Tamara Allen did it again and wrote a wonderful story.
But I really enjoyed seeing him change, and get closer to Ezra and all the people around them. Even when he was a bit dense and needed a hell of a wake-up call to understand the deep of his feelings for Ezra :P And I think his mother is lovely :D
And I also liked the mystery. C'mon, who wouldn't want to solve Jack the Riper's mystery? I can't really fault Morgan for doing what he did.
And Ezra, he's such a beautiful soul, a kind, loving man who wouldn't try to trap his beloved, even if that would kill him.
Yes, no surprise here, Tamara Allen did it again and wrote a wonderful story.
myendlessshelf's review
4.0
This book was so interesting! I read it because of a recommendation by one of my favourite m/m romance authors, Anyta Sunday, who recommended it as a slow-burn romance. Whilst,I wouldn't actually agree that it's a slow burn, it was definitely an interesting read. This book had a bit of everything really, time travel, magic, murder mystery, ghosts and a truly sweet love story. The direction of the book and some of the elements took me by surprise but I really enjoyed it.
dreamerfreak's review
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed Morgan's jaunt to the past and his adventures with Ezra. Not knowing much going into this, I was pleasantly surprised with Ezra's special abilities, and that and the heroes' slowly growing connection really brought this story to life for me. The Ripper twist certainly made things really interesting as well! I was so glad these boys got their happy ending, even if it wasn't quite what I had expected at first.
appalonia's review against another edition
5.0
Great book about FBI agent Morgan Nash who gets pulled back in time to London in the Victorian age. The three men responsible for accidentally "summoning" him take Morgan home to where they board. At first Morgan finds it difficult to adapt and determined to return home. While searching for the book which will be the means to return home, Morgan finds himself attracted to Ezra, one of men responsible for summoning him. Ezra is engaged to be married, but when Morgan finds out the engagement is due to overwhelming pressure and manipulation by Ezra's overbearing father he helps Ezra by supporting him and encouraging him to follow his heart. Even as Morgan delves into the intriguing case of Jack the Ripper, he and Ezra begin a romance that is destined to only last a short time, until Morgan can return to the future.
Morgan and Ezra's relationship was portrayed in the story as sweet, honest, giving and supportive. I liked how everyone boarding in the house became like a family to Morgan. I liked each of the characters individually. I though the story ended perfectly and look forwarding to reading more from this author.
Morgan and Ezra's relationship was portrayed in the story as sweet, honest, giving and supportive. I liked how everyone boarding in the house became like a family to Morgan. I liked each of the characters individually. I though the story ended perfectly and look forwarding to reading more from this author.
riahwamby's review
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0