A review by readastray
An Unholy Affair by Evie Alexander

funny hopeful 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 was lucky enough to get the opportunity to read an ARC of An Unholy Affair in exchange for an honest review. I was not sure what I was getting myself into, but I was intrigued by the cover artwork and the synopsis. Technically this is the second book in the Foxbrooke series of interconnected stand-alones - the first being Love ad Lib.

I went into this thinking that maybe Jack and Eveline would have been childhood sweethearts or first loves, but it was more along the lines of strangers meeting up again after a chance encounter. However, their connection is still very compelling and I was rooting for them the whole time. There were also various characters that I was booing at as they tried to interfere.

Eveline might be one of the loveliest, most genuine members of the clergy I’ve ever read about (in truth, there haven’t been many, but it’s the thought that counts, right?). She is the vicar of a small town church who wants nothing more than to find love and keep her church thriving. Jack has been using his “God-given talents” to fund a lavish lifestyle far away from his childhood home. A series of events bring these two back together a year after they first met and sparks start flying once more. 

I was not expecting this book to touch on such serious topics, but I grew to love Jack and Eveline even more from what they persevered through in their pasts - and a bit of the present. Jack and Eveline’s pasts shaped them into the people they are now - ones that are perfect for one another. Although the story didn’t shy away from some tough topics, it also made me laugh out loud several times and left me with a smile on my face. 

This book is definitely worth your time even if you haven’t already read Love ad Lib. I fully plan to go back and read Love ad Lib in the near future and I’m hoping that the next book will focus on Eveline and Jack’s friend, Estelle.
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