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emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
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
Cute, very short, and all I could wonder was WHERE WERE THE CHAPERONES? š
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Grief, War
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I do love a rogue who is more than meets the eye! The age gap in this was a little more intense than I expected but it was sweet and I enjoyed Eliza and Harry together, each coming to new conclusions about the other over time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief
Moderate: Death, War
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
Solid but definitely lacking the humor and tightness of plot in late Tessa Dare novels. There was so much potential for greatness in this but it just didnāt QUITE get there for me. I loved the characters, though, and +1 for both of them being over 30!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child abuse, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Fire/Fire injury
dark
emotional
tense
fast-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
I loved how Asa and Eve drew the best out of each other and how Asa was so patient kind and loving with Eve. Her backstory is DARK so please mind the CW for this one. I did think there were a couple of missed edits in the prose unlike Hoytās earlier books in this series, but the plot and romance were top notch and holy lord this book is HOTTTTTT.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Child death, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Stalking, Murder
Moderate: Rape, Fire/Fire injury
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is one of the most heartwrenching, beautiful books I have ever had the pleasure of reading and I absolutely ADORED the expansive setting, the intense character work and the abiding love and respect Courtney Milan has for her readers and the stories she tells.
I donāt know how else to say READ THIS, so Iāll leave it at that.
I donāt know how else to say READ THIS, so Iāll leave it at that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Xenophobia, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Gaslighting
Moderate: Homophobia
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-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:
Complicated
A perfect little mystery steeped in Christmas-time stuff. Amazing surprise cameo from a Lilywhite boy. Also laugh-out-loud hilarious, of course.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Gun violence, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Murder
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Probably my fave Kleypas to date. Having read the Wallflowers I was pleasantly surprised by how much more plot there was in this book vs just houseparty shenanigans and rich people doing rich people stuff. I felt so deeply for Amelia, trying to hold everyone and everything together and getting zero help from her awful brother (yes I know he is grieving but OMG, cannot believe he had me siding with MARCUS on his absolutely abhorrent behavior). I was really excited for Cam as a hero after meeting him in Devil in Winter and I was not disappointed. Who can say no to a ābad boyā with an earring and a magical horse tattoo??? Of the Kleypas heroes I also found Cam to be extremely into consent which for Kleypas really shows some (VERY NEEDED) evolution. Donāt worry, old school adherents, heās still extremely competent and very masculine.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug use, Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexism
dark
emotional
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
Intensely emotional and realistic - this book is unique in the way it deals with sex, love and the way the two main characters eventually find their HEA. Please mind the CW there are some darker themes in the backstory and the bargain the two MCs make creates some moments that might be uncomfortable for some readers.
I loved this. The character study and sheer amount of awkwardness leading to difficult conversations and ultimately love were so well done and hard won.
I loved this. The character study and sheer amount of awkwardness leading to difficult conversations and ultimately love were so well done and hard won.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Misogyny, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy
Moderate: Sexual assault
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Vastiās full-length debut is sure to delight Halifax Hellions fans. I loved the main characters in this: Selina, the serious, type A, get it done person and Peter, a bit of a chaos demon but exactly the type of sunshine that Selina needed. I enjoyed the discussions of politics and the large cast of characters in this book, who brought a wide variety of experiences and ethnicities to the table. Loved that Peter was from New Orleans! Itās not every day you get to read about an American duke. Lol.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexual content, Grief
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Sexual assault, Pregnancy
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a very stressy romance but I enjoyed and felt like Ottoman did a lot of specific research around medicine and medical practices in New York in the early 1800s. It felt very realistic, which made it stressful!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Sexual content, Transphobia, Medical trauma
Moderate: Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail