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nancyjessica's review against another edition
2.5
We just totally gloss over the fact the fmc was molested as a child? Weird storytelling with this one and I normally eat up Kleypas books.
jnettreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
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
4.0
bereblanco's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
itriedtobegood's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, Suicide, and Violence
ladychubbyberry's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Really mixed about this since I couldn't really like the hero for 70% of the story.
He just seemed so unlikable and pushy that it came of as r word.
He did change once his big secret was out at which point the story pick up again and really had a big finale.
A complicated book but still a worthy read in my opinion.
Edit: from 4 stars to 2 stars. The more I thought about it, this book is f*cked up. I hate the hero, his redemption is not worth it. Yes, most of the steamy scenes were good but not worth reading this book. What the heck was I thinking?
He just seemed so unlikable and pushy that it came of as r word.
He did change once his big secret was out at which point the story pick up again and really had a big finale.
A complicated book but still a worthy read in my opinion.
Edit: from 4 stars to 2 stars. The more I thought about it, this book is f*cked up. I hate the hero, his redemption is not worth it. Yes, most of the steamy scenes were good but not worth reading this book. What the heck was I thinking?
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape
mvbookreviewer's review against another edition
3.0
3.75 Stars Historical Romance
Nick Gentry who is reputed to be the most skillful lover in all of England acquires the knowledge that goes along with his inherent skill from Mrs. Gemma Bradshaw, the owner of the most well trained house of prostitutes in London. Nick who has always been sensual by nature had refused to seek out just any woman to satisfy his hungers until holding back becomes too much for him and he finally seeks out Mrs. Bradshaw’s brothel after he turns 24 of age. Nick who is disreputable at best is described as a man who is popular with the public, feared in the underworld and detested by the Bow Street Runners who continuously try to hunt him down until Sir Ross Cannon who has now retired from the Bow Street Runners finally catches up with him and convinces Nick to work for them.
Charlotte Howard (Lottie) is a woman who is on the run. Having being betrothed to Lord Radnor since childhood by her parents who had practically made a deal with the devil himself to keep themselves ensconced in the lap of luxury, Charlotte had found every aspect of her life being controlled by Radnor himself. Knowing that marriage to the controlling mad man that Charlotte’s parents refused to see that he was would be a fate worse than death itself, Charlotte flees from home and seeks employment at Lord Westcliff’s residence as a companion to his mother.
Lord Radnor who is besides himself for the fact that Charlotte dared run away from him hires Nick to bring back his bride to be whether she is willing to come back or not. When Nick encounters the woman whom he had been hunting after for the past 2 months, Nick is surprised to find himself enchanted with the woman who for the first time in his life seems to be calling to something deep inside of himself that Nick refuses to recognize.
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Nick Gentry who is reputed to be the most skillful lover in all of England acquires the knowledge that goes along with his inherent skill from Mrs. Gemma Bradshaw, the owner of the most well trained house of prostitutes in London. Nick who has always been sensual by nature had refused to seek out just any woman to satisfy his hungers until holding back becomes too much for him and he finally seeks out Mrs. Bradshaw’s brothel after he turns 24 of age. Nick who is disreputable at best is described as a man who is popular with the public, feared in the underworld and detested by the Bow Street Runners who continuously try to hunt him down until Sir Ross Cannon who has now retired from the Bow Street Runners finally catches up with him and convinces Nick to work for them.
Charlotte Howard (Lottie) is a woman who is on the run. Having being betrothed to Lord Radnor since childhood by her parents who had practically made a deal with the devil himself to keep themselves ensconced in the lap of luxury, Charlotte had found every aspect of her life being controlled by Radnor himself. Knowing that marriage to the controlling mad man that Charlotte’s parents refused to see that he was would be a fate worse than death itself, Charlotte flees from home and seeks employment at Lord Westcliff’s residence as a companion to his mother.
Lord Radnor who is besides himself for the fact that Charlotte dared run away from him hires Nick to bring back his bride to be whether she is willing to come back or not. When Nick encounters the woman whom he had been hunting after for the past 2 months, Nick is surprised to find himself enchanted with the woman who for the first time in his life seems to be calling to something deep inside of himself that Nick refuses to recognize.
Full review: http://bit.ly/dnvYmu
desertlover's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 STARS
"Perhaps I'm your guardian angel."
"You don't look very angelic to me."
So, Nick is officially my favorite male character of LP's to date! I feel reluctant to label him a "hero" because I think he would be offended. This was sexy, but there was also many heartfelt moments. Watching these two slowly fall in love was near perfection. Also, I adored seeing Marcus and his role made my appreciate him even more.
"Perhaps I'm your guardian angel."
"You don't look very angelic to me."
So, Nick is officially my favorite male character of LP's to date! I feel reluctant to label him a "hero" because I think he would be offended. This was sexy, but there was also many heartfelt moments. Watching these two slowly fall in love was near perfection. Also, I adored seeing Marcus and his role made my appreciate him even more.
heathermoodreads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
Nick and Lottie were so cute. 😍 I loved how protective Nick was of Lottie, and I loved how caring and nurturing Lottie was of Nick. They were such a good couple. The story took a while to take off for me, but I did enjoy seeing the two of them get to know each other and form a deep bond. There was a well-balanced amount of steamy scenes and getting to know each other, which I appreciated as well.
I could have done without the constant reference to Lottie combing through Nick's chest hair, though.
I could have done without the constant reference to Lottie combing through Nick's chest hair, though.