A review by kobfroggie
Beau Crusoe by Carla Kelly
4.0
I'm never a fan of anything Robinson Crusoe. Fortunately Slow Me didn't realize the implication of the title at first. Otherwise, I might not have picked up the book.
The first part earned more than a few chuckles from me and once or twice LOLs as well. Then things went dark and I hit one of those unputdownable hills and read it all in one swoop. Carla Kelly's books always shine the light on life's harsh reality, which is not typical in Regency Romance. Do not mistake this one as light historical by any chance. The romance is believable and the PTSD mystery well-explained. However, I felt that the book could have been a lot better. But it lacks the something that distinguish a good book from a great book. I wish could have been ...heavier? or lighter? I can't decide. But it didn't hit the nail on the head squarely enough for both aspects.
3.5 stars
The first part earned more than a few chuckles from me and once or twice LOLs as well. Then things went dark and I hit one of those unputdownable hills and read it all in one swoop. Carla Kelly's books always shine the light on life's harsh reality, which is not typical in Regency Romance. Do not mistake this one as light historical by any chance. The romance is believable and the PTSD mystery well-explained. However, I felt that the book could have been a lot better. But it lacks the something that distinguish a good book from a great book. I wish could have been ...heavier? or lighter? I can't decide. But it didn't hit the nail on the head squarely enough for both aspects.
3.5 stars