Rachel's Books

Friday, January 8, 2021

Review: A Study in Scandal

A Study in Scandal by Caroline Linden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

While Benedict and Penelope's story was disappointing, I enjoyed Samantha's. If you've read the series to this point, this is not a spoiler (but if you haven't this is). Samantha confesses her theft to her father (who is emotionally and verbally abusive to his children and spouse, and physically abusive to his son). As punishment, he arranged her betrothal to the 2nd son of one of the peerage who has a nasty, cruel reputation. On an impulse, Samantha takes runs away to London. Things happen, she meets Gray.
I really like Samantha and thought she found her voice. This also shows women's lack of rights and limitations. She was helped/saved because a man stepped up to help. Gray was an awesome hero. His family was supportive and I would have liked more page time with them. Brief mention of Clarey in this one (he was the villain in previous) with preview of what happens to him in the next book.

Review: Undead Sublet

Undead Sublet by Molly Harper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tess is a chef. She's good at her job and a workaholic. When she's not working, she's working. This forces a break down and she is forced on leave. She elects to go to Half Moon Hallow because her mentor lives there now and would be some support. Unknowingly to her, the house she rents already has an occupant in the basement.
She quickly makes friends and finds a base of support. She and Sam (the roommate) go from enemies to friends to lovers. This was a fun read with the MH certified snark in the Half Moon Hallow universe.

Review: Captivated

Captivated by Lauren Dane
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This picks up where the last book left off (after Hannah's rescue). Addie and Roman have a little page time; they are happy and she's had her baby. Generally not a big fan of ménage, but this one was well done. Vincenz and Julian are already in a relationship when Hannah enters the picture. There is no jealousy or one-upmanship. While there is plenty of sexy time, this was a little more serious with Hannah's trauma, the war. Things do come to a satisfying conclusion.

Saturday, January 2, 2021

Review: Stay My Fantasy

Stay My Fantasy by Alisha Rai
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This picks right up from book 1. Luca goes to great length to prove his trust. Through his actions he does. I really like his parents; there were loving and unjudgmental. I thought his actions were justified and necessary to prove it that her family name didn't matter. Also to remove any chance that they could possibility influence any decisions down the road. Well done Luca!
The epilogue was nice and gave the reader an idea of how they were doing 1 year later.

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Review: Be My Fantasy

Be My Fantasy by Alisha Rai
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Elizabeth's father is an ex-Senator, her family has has a lot of money, and can trace their linage to the Mayflower. Her parents have certain opinions of what is "proper" for a woman to do. She was raised to be a perfect hostess and to make her husband life easier. Nice, right? Well, she doesn't want to do that and has found ways to get what she needs. She is the secret part owner of an exclusive club that caters to sexual desires. She had a room built to her specifications.
Luca works for the family business. He is the right hand man in the company. He also briefly dated Elizabeth a few years ago before she broke things off because she felt he was only interested in her for her name and connections. He secretly lusts after her for years.
They reconnect after Luca sees her leaving her club. I could understand her reluctance to trust based on her history and shaming she got from a past partner. Story is incomplete and continues in the next book.

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