4 stars
I can usually tell if I am going to like a historical romance novel within the first couple of chapters. This one, I wasn't quite sure until a little later on as it moves fairly quickly in the beginning. I came to really like the main characters, though, especially Livvie. Lady Olivia is considered a "spinster" at the age of twenty-five and has used a cane for her limp since childhood. Sebastian is the uber successful bastard of nobility whose rough childhood has made him ruthless and violent. They connect when Livvie approached him about funding a gossip sheet she and her friends want to print in order to find another friend's killer. I enjoyed this story and the relationship between the two main characters. I will say that hero's with a rough past is a trope, but this is somewhat taken to an extreme. Sebastian has had a very violent past, and it is given in detail. The author's trigger warning page at the beginning should be read if you have concerns. I'm very interested in seeing what this series does next, as several interesting side characters were introduced. I received an electronic ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
3 stars
Most historical romance series can be picked up in any order without taking too much away from the story or the enjoyment. I wonder if that is just not the case with this one. I decided not to read the first book in this series, and I felt as if I spend more time catching up on the plot and felt less connected to the characters. The author described her characters as being one way without really demonstrating it on the pages, so maybe the first book set up these characters personalities more. I did like the plot tremendously, and liked the evolution of Christian's feelings for Violet over the course of their journey. People who read this series in order may end up liking it more than I did. I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
4 stars
Veronica lives a rough life with criminals in the back alleys of London and she has a secret past that she keeps well hidden. Merritt is a barrister and newly minted Baron who hunts the night for criminals in order to banish his past demons. Sparks fly between the two but is there a future between and upright barrister and an woman who escaped from prison. This book has so many elements that I love. The heroine is tough and independent and not an innocent. The hero is a bit damaged but definitely intrigued by this interesting woman. I really enjoyed this book and these two characters. I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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