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A fun romance surrounded by the complications of love and family.
The story is rich with cultural details that I wasn't familiar with but never found alienating. They're presented in a way that's both informative and seems natural in context.
The romance is funny, steamy, and complex. There's a lot of background info packed into the beginning but it mellows out as the story goes on.
This was the first regency RH I've read and it definitely put a fun spin on regency romance. There is a decent plot throughout which is always refreshing and it moves the story along nicely. Those who are a stickler for historical details may find a bit of an issue with some of the more modern ideas throughout, but if they're reading a regency RH in the first place they should expect it.
It's a fun read. Ends on a bit of a cliffhanger. I'm looking forward to the next one!
This book was lovely. The premise was fun, the different settings were rich and exciting, and the romance was both tender and steamy.
I'm looking forward to the next in the series and would recommend this for anyone looking for an easy to read historical romance with a bit of a modern progressive touch.
Devney Perry does small town romance with light suspense really well. Her writing has only gotten better which might be why I didn't enjoy this debut novel as much as I love her later releases.
I did enjoy reading it. It skipped over some events that I thought would have been interesting to see in favor of focusing on the relationship building between the two main characters. It has a dual point of view but the majority comes from Gigi's perspective.
Overall I think my issue was that I didn't really like Jess. I usually love a protective, alpha male love interest but in this case it really felt like there wasn't much give and take. He talks over her, makes decisions without her, and when she brings up things that bother her he sort of just tells her to deal with it. I expected at least a little compromise from his end.
I'd still recommend reading this as I'm interested to see where the series goes but if you've started with more recent releases keep in mind that this was an early work.
The book is romantic suspense with a heavy emphasis on faith and religion. I wasn't aware of that going in, and honestly it's not for me but the book was still enjoyable. It reminded me of all the things I liked about watching NCIS and Bones.
It has a solid plot and a wide cast of characters that still feel distinct from each other. This would be a great option for people who like romantic suspense but prefer their romance without explicit scenes.
A cozy story focused on family and forgiveness with a slow burn, enemies-to-lovers romance. With a very small town Alaska setting it really focuses on the people and the relationships between them.
It will absolutely tug on your heartstrings in more ways than one and feels complete with a bittersweet happily ever after.
This book was fine. On par with the last one. The world building is personally a little complicated for me and I'm not a huge fan of couples being separated for long amounts of time but it wasn't a dealbreaker.
For everyone upset about THAT particular scene. It has been very obvious since book two that this was where things were headed. It should not be a surprise. I get that it's not everyone's cup of tea but at the end of the day this was how the author planned for the plot to go. If anything, abandoning it at this point because people didn't want it is more fan service than writing a scene that was clearly planned from the start.
Another reviewer said it best. This is dark romance fantasy fae trash (in the best way).
The split between fantasy and romance is almost 50/50. A lot of typical fae themes but with key plot points that felt unique compared to other series. The twist at the end wasn't a surprise, I felt it was telegraphed pretty early on but that didn't take away my enjoyment of reading it.
Caelum and Estrella as characters don't have a lot of depth but the banter between them is fun. The most interesting thing about Estrella is the fact that she's marked. Caelum's personality is 90% being protective over Estrella, but those are my favorite moments in a romance so I didn't mind.
With the amount of fantasy books available you are going to have common themes between them, especially when set in a world with fae. This had enough differences that it feels like a different story.
The pacing is good. The cliffhanger is enough to keep me interested in reading the next book when it comes out, but not so big that I'm frustrated with the wait time.
Easy, fun read. Would recommend.
This book was everything I hoped it would be and more. Heartfelt, sexy, and funny. Basically everything I want in a romance.
Hannah and Fox both deal with imposter syndrome on some level and watching them work through it both individually and together makes it so satisfying when you get to the end.
Friends to Lovers. Can be read as a standalone but you'll definitely get more out of it if you read Piper and Brendan's book first.
Only When It's Us is an enemies to lovers romance full of emotional depth and witty banter. Willa and Ryder keep things to themselves for different reasons. The closer they get, the more they realize that sometimes the risk of facing their fears is worth the reward.
This book has strong themes of family, trust, and forgiveness with a healthy dose of flirty bickering. The romance feels like it progressed naturally and the story feels complete.
Pretty standard for the genre. Great suspense. Romance fell a little flat for me but was still thoroughly enjoyable. Plenty of suspenseful situations that drive the main characters together.
I enjoyed the small town setting and getting to know the Easton family.
Can be read as a standalone but seems to set up the next book nicely.
I enjoyed this book but it was a slow start, not because of the writing or characters but by the nature of the plot. The first half of the book is mostly interactions between two characters in one setting and it made me feel a little stir crazy.The second half of the book picks up quickly.
There's enough explanation of past events that it could be read as a standalone but I think a lot of the characters would fall flat without having read the previous books.
It was still good, not my favorite in the series but worth reading through. If I ever reread I'll probably skip this one.
The Soulmate Equation is a little bit of science with a whole lot of heart. There are enough characters to flesh out the world around Jess while still allowing time for you to get to know them and their personalities.
The written is very satisfying with no detail feeling unimportant and things come together nicely by the end.
Slow burn/fake marriage/(light)romanic suspense
I feel like the book gave enough background on things that happened in the first one that it could be read as a standalone but I wouldn't recommend it. The plot of this book is heavily tied to the first one.
Honestly both the main characters have a lot of trauma they're dealing with internally and one of them is notoriously quiet and closed off so there's a lot of working through things on their own before they're able to come together. Their relationship never fully pulled me in but it was still a good read. Once the action picked up towards the end it was hard to put it down. It definitely satisfied the curiosity I had after the end of the first book.
Easy to read and entertaining. Romantic suspense with plenty of plot to match the romance.
The end of this book will hook you into reading the next in the series. Things wrap up nicely for their relationship but there are questions left unanswered that all leave you wanting to start the next book immediately.
A sweet romance with character depth and light suspense. This book can absolutely be read on it's own without feeling like you're missing something but I enjoyed the first in the series just as much and would recommend starting there.
The story feels complete but sets up the next book nicely and I can't wait to read that one too.
Indigo Ridge is great small town, romantic suspense. The cast of characters is large enough to flesh out the town but small enough that you get to know them all organically without being overwhelmed with information. The romance didn't feel forced and the plot remained present and moved along with everything nicely.
I wasn't left wanting anything to be different and I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
It started off a little slow for me but I got hooked halfway through. I didn't see the twists coming until the last second and sped through the second half of the book to find out what happened.
The book is beautifully descriptive in a way that builds the community of Pastoral for all your senses.
An interesting story filled with mystery, lies, love, and morality.
This can be read as a standalone but I'd highly recommend reading the first two in the series to get the most out of it.
A great fit for the enemies-to-lovers trope with complex characters and solid writing. If you like witty banter, possessive alpha males, and a bit of mystery that doesn't leave you hanging then this book is for you.
I'm looking forward to the next one already.
I'd recommend this for anyone who likes ACOTAR, TOG, and From Blood and Ash.
Like other reviews state, there are a lot of similarities to the books above, but I liked those books for a reason. The plot and characters in this one are different enough that it didn't affect my enjoyment of the story.
Roehrich does a great job of pacing the story and hinting at what's ahead while still leaving enough mystery that you're surprised when you get there.
I'm excited to see where this series goes.
I'd recommend this for anyone who enjoyed the Throne of Glass or Blood and Ash series.
Lady of Darkness is an intriguing start to what I imagine will be an epic fantasy series. The plot is compelling. Roehrich skillfully weaves in past events and hints for the future, giving you the satisfaction of learning what's happened before while leaving you curious for what's to come.
The main character is complex. She is confident, strong, and deadly but still has the capacity to be vulnerable and feel deeply. In addition to the challenges she faces she's also working through the masks she must wear and how they affect her relationships around her.
This book has plenty of romance without sacrificing plot and leaves you wanting to know what comes next. I had a hard time following some of the history and world building presented in the book but not so much it affected my enjoyment or understanding of the story.
The more Jolie Vines books I read, the more I like them. This offered everything I wanted out of a romantic suspense book. While it can be read as a standalone novel I'd recommend reading the other two in this series at least.
Initially I was put off from starting this because I didn't want the conflict of Rory kissing the wrong twin but happily this was not an issue.