A review by karenthornell
Rakes and Roses, by Josi S. Kilpack

4.0

Josi Kilpack is one of the best clean romance authors when it comes to writing about internal growth. This story was no different. Harry starts about as low as you can go, and it was very realistic and rewarding to watch him overcome his many vices and become a better man. It was also rather gratifying to see the hero of the story really in the position of damsel in distress. Sabrina, by contrast, was a force to be reckoned with, and the real hero of this story. She has dealt with her truly horrible past life and has come out on top in a most benevolent way. Overall, the romance was fairly nonexistant in the first half of the book while Harry went through what he needed to in order to be even considered a match for Lady Sabrina. The story really picked up in the last third, as the plot line took a turn for the fast-paced and exciting. With the exception of Harry's speech where he admits his feelings for Sabrina (which was incredible), the epilogue was my very favorite part of the book.

Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book!