A historical romance beauty and the beast-esque story with a lot of good humor, banter, and sexy times lol.
I was very entertained by the fact that he A historical romance beauty and the beast-esque story with a lot of good humor, banter, and sexy times lol.
I was very entertained by the fact that he used Shakespearean cursing, I might need to steal that. Overall, this was pretty light. There were a lot of good laughs, not much in the way of heavy topics so yeah, just a fluffy feel good read....more
When Cassandra was watching Tom work on that boiler and he hated it because he was sweaty and not put together, but she was like lowkey thirsting for When Cassandra was watching Tom work on that boiler and he hated it because he was sweaty and not put together, but she was like lowkey thirsting for him: chef's kiss.
I liked this one, but I don't really understand the title choice because he was absolutely not chasing her. He was running the fuck away for a good portion ...more
I think this might be my favorite of the series so far. Firstly, I always love a dislike to love trope, and I think this also kind of navigated away fI think this might be my favorite of the series so far. Firstly, I always love a dislike to love trope, and I think this also kind of navigated away from a lot of the clichés of that trope as well.
Phoebe is practical, pragmatic, and very intelligent, but needs someone who can bring a little more enjoyment into her life now that she's out of mourning. West as a reformed bachelor is a great pairing to her because he can give her the hedonistic experiences she missed out on while also now being someone dependable that she can lean on. It was very sweet how easily he got along with her children as well like girl I get it ...more
This one was really fun. It definitely had the biggest change of pace of the series so far since we're more removed from the upper class London S4.25★
This one was really fun. It definitely had the biggest change of pace of the series so far since we're more removed from the upper class London Society.
Garrett is great as the only female doctor in London fighting for her chance to have her place in the medical field and to be respected. Ethan is her sexy spy counterpart who can handle having a nontraditional partner who defies societial expectations and has ambition.
This was a fun mystery plot, the romance was top-tier. I really enjoyed them as a couple....more
I like that this one was a little bit more of a slower burn compared to the last book. I also really enjoyed the dynamic of this couple. Pandora is a I like that this one was a little bit more of a slower burn compared to the last book. I also really enjoyed the dynamic of this couple. Pandora is a really fun eccentric FMC....more
This was my first Lisa Kleypas Book and I really enjoyed it. The Ravenel family was very charming and it was fun to see the headstrong MC's butting heThis was my first Lisa Kleypas Book and I really enjoyed it. The Ravenel family was very charming and it was fun to see the headstrong MC's butting heads and having banter. Also shout out horse girl ...more
I can see why some readers might not like this one, but I really enjoyed it. Second chance, a good amount of angst, some sexy spice, I don't care I waI can see why some readers might not like this one, but I really enjoyed it. Second chance, a good amount of angst, some sexy spice, I don't care I was happy. Did I kind of wanna smack the MMC at one point? Yes lol but he made up for it....more
I always love a secret identity, post-hook-up trope and I definitely found the romance steamy, but I was very invested in the B plot about working womI always love a secret identity, post-hook-up trope and I definitely found the romance steamy, but I was very invested in the B plot about working women in the second half ...more
The narrator really sold me on this one. She definitely exemplifies how British folks really use their full vocal range versus Americans who tend to sThe narrator really sold me on this one. She definitely exemplifies how British folks really use their full vocal range versus Americans who tend to stay in one to two octaves. Even her male voices were really good, I would've thought it was a different narrator had I not already known there was only one.
I enjoyed the story, I love a fake engagement trope....more
Literally, my only complaint is that the New York gangster accent really doesn't do it for me (audiobook), b4.25★
This was my favorite of the trilogy.
Literally, my only complaint is that the New York gangster accent really doesn't do it for me (audiobook), but I enjoyed the book so much I didn't mind it....more
Definitely my favorite of the series. Firstly, I love me a post hook up trope; secondly, I love a family beef trope.
I liked how Cat was inexperie4.25★
Definitely my favorite of the series. Firstly, I love me a post hook up trope; secondly, I love a family beef trope.
I liked how Cat was inexperienced without feeling incredibly naïve, I found her very likable. Preston definitely had that stoic/chip on the shoulder, vibe working for him. The conflicts never felt too ridiculous and I felt pretty invested in a couple....more
can't help but love a good rake teaches the maiden trope.
sometimes the FMC kind of annoyed me with her wide-eyed bambi thing going on, but also kind can't help but love a good rake teaches the maiden trope.
sometimes the FMC kind of annoyed me with her wide-eyed bambi thing going on, but also kind of loved how she was also a girl boss chef this one was good. i'm hoping i like the next one even more....more
normally friends to lovers is a hard sell for me, but joanna rocked with it. i do have to agree the second half isn't as good, but the narrator ma3.5★
normally friends to lovers is a hard sell for me, but joanna rocked with it. i do have to agree the second half isn't as good, but the narrator made it a fun time. half a star off for second half, but their buildup was so good ...more
short peaky blinders-esque historical romance read with a female farrier who fucks around w gender and her outwardly tough guy with an inner blush3.5★
short peaky blinders-esque historical romance read with a female farrier who fucks around w gender and her outwardly tough guy with an inner blushing sub.