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labellafigura's review against another edition
4.0
I adore the the trope where the MCs meet but are separated or do not know the others name … and secretly search for each other. Gosh, it’s one of my fav’s and this book serves it up. Kate Bateman’s books are always a lighter read so the pining isn’t as angsty and the big moments aren’t as dramatic.
grace_b_3's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-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? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Murder
renaeann's review against another edition
3.0
Plot: A cat-and-mouse game between a jewel thief (the woman, called the Nightjar) and a former soldier turned investigator. They share a stolen kiss, he unknowingly investigates her and learns of her identity. Lots of plot machinations about stolen jewels.
Review: I kept being TOLD there was all this chemistry between them, that Alex was irresistible and their first kiss was amazing, but the writing wasn’t convincing. Bateman writes well but I didn’t believe in their chemistry.
Quality of Smut (1-10): 7
Review: I kept being TOLD there was all this chemistry between them, that Alex was irresistible and their first kiss was amazing, but the writing wasn’t convincing. Bateman writes well but I didn’t believe in their chemistry.
Quality of Smut (1-10): 7
fdarlene491's review against another edition
3.0
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
To Catch An Earl, by Kate Bateman, is available at booksellers on 6-30-2020. Catch is book 2 in Ms Batemans A Bow Street Bachelors series. The premise is 3 army friends back in London and working for Bow Street, believable enough but not likely. Runners were most often rough men, some former criminals themselves which made them good at their jobs. These runners are now titled gentlemen, thanks to Prinny, involved with the government somehow, and Bow Street, and the ton and run a gambling establishment. It's too much to wrap my head around.
Alex is nice enough, handsome, straight arrow kind of guy. He gets bored easily by his new life out of the service & is always up for the hunt and chase of a new case. Emmy is completely unbelievable as a regency woman. She is so much more 20th century, with a good head on her shoulders, running around alone, and is a darn good cat burglar. Admirable lady. The story is fine, the characters are fine, it's not overly long but dragged in several places.
#KateBateman #ToCatchAnEarl #BowStreetBachelors #Netgalley #StMartin'sPaperbacks
To Catch An Earl, by Kate Bateman, is available at booksellers on 6-30-2020. Catch is book 2 in Ms Batemans A Bow Street Bachelors series. The premise is 3 army friends back in London and working for Bow Street, believable enough but not likely. Runners were most often rough men, some former criminals themselves which made them good at their jobs. These runners are now titled gentlemen, thanks to Prinny, involved with the government somehow, and Bow Street, and the ton and run a gambling establishment. It's too much to wrap my head around.
Alex is nice enough, handsome, straight arrow kind of guy. He gets bored easily by his new life out of the service & is always up for the hunt and chase of a new case. Emmy is completely unbelievable as a regency woman. She is so much more 20th century, with a good head on her shoulders, running around alone, and is a darn good cat burglar. Admirable lady. The story is fine, the characters are fine, it's not overly long but dragged in several places.
#KateBateman #ToCatchAnEarl #BowStreetBachelors #Netgalley #StMartin'sPaperbacks
hammock_and_read's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this one. It flowed even better than book one, it was funny, full of banter, steamy, and creative story line. Alex who we meet in book one is set onto a new case. Emmy meet Alex at a ball 4 years before and they fell for each other but Alex had no clue who he meet. Because of Emmy's father profession she has to set into his shoes to save the family which put her back into Alex's world. Their game of cat and mouse made for a fun read. I loved the British Museum bit and all the history and fun words the author put into this book.
Can't wait to read book 3 and see how Seb handles falling in love. Also, we might get some more of these two.
Overall, 4 stars and 3 steam.
Thanks to St. Martin's Press and the author for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Can't wait to read book 3 and see how Seb handles falling in love. Also, we might get some more of these two.
Overall, 4 stars and 3 steam.
Thanks to St. Martin's Press and the author for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
usskrantz's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
webbsusa's review against another edition
3.0
I had a difficult time getting into this book. At first I though it was just me, but I was sent two other eARCs during this time and finished each of them in less than 24 hours. So, I don’t think it was me—I think it was the book, unfortunately. I felt the pacing was sluggish, and I didn’t feel much connection between the characters. I liked the first book in the series, but this one just didn’t do it for me.
evakonic's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? No
2.5
nyquist214's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0