I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH. brb, gotta run to read Susannaa's backlist.  I loved the dynamic of grumpy-sunshine and theater lovers and how their writing was foreplay without them even knowing.

There was so much dramatic irony in this story (with the secret identities) which usually would annoy me, but it worked soooo well.

There was a little miscommunication but she didn't let that be the conflict, just more angst.

No full third act break up but still plenty of conflict.

The audiobook was so good! At first I was worried Julia's accent was going to be an issue, but it worked in the end.

I was also v hot.

I am surprised how much I loved this one.  I think Stella and Silvester stole my heart in unexpected ways.  I think Stella's whole "knowledge" that she's not a lady who stirs lust or adoration without ever throwing a pity party for herself could irritate some readers, but I found it eerily relatable.  The first half lining up with the Reluctant Countess was kind of annoying, but also it worked.  He needs to work on his communication, but what's new?

THE TOGA PARTY SCENE??????????????????????????????? wow, something so scandalously NON-SCANDELOUS has never effected me so.

3.75
Loved the pacing and the characters
Will definitely read more by this author

Part of my TTPD binge read

Another series on Not-Hoth? sign me up!

another summer of alien love

Lives up to the hype 👏 

FF spicy holiday novella but like make it Christmas  in the Caribbean and one of them makes "toys"

👀

needed a Ruby Dixon fix

I loved it!

An American Heiress from Guilded Age New York fighting a marriage of convenience to a bare-kunckle-brawling, bankrupt Duke. say mf less.

The chemistry was there! And the obstinate headstrong woman vibes were everywhere.  Oh yeah and he's a feminist and willing to go radical to woo her?! I'm in. Okay it's not like radical, but this audiobook pulled me out of a radically tragic reading/listening slump so ten stars to Harper St. George and Justine Eyre!!!

Off to binge this series and Harper's backlist. Vikings? I think my May is going to be very exciting!

Wow! This was such a neat story! The audiobook was wonderful! 4 narrators and perfection.  For the first half I felt like "nothing interesting is happening, yet somehow I'm interested in this story."  Then halfway through I realized "I guess I see how people love this book, but I think it'll just be a five star for me."  AND THEN AT THE END I was all "FIVE STARS THIS IS WONDERFUL!" I do think it was the PERFECT length (and left us wanting more) but I wanted to hang out a while in this world.  I'm going to RUN to read her other books that are interconnected with this universe.

taylor swift reference:
i think there's been a glitch

I'm the problem, it's me.

I could have sworn I updated this already. But 3.5. I zoned out a bit. Maybe my least favorite of the first three. But it’s v steamy and starts a series that I’m enjoying so yay