Review: Talk Sweetly to Me by Courtney Milan

Series: Brothers Sinister Book #4.5

Format: ebook

Rating: 4 Stars

How I Got It: Purchased

Genre: Historical Romance

Publisher: Self-Published

Synopsis courtesy of Goodreads

Nobody knows who Miss Rose Sweetly is, and she prefers it that way. She's a shy, mathematically-minded shopkeeper's daughter who dreams of the stars. Women like her only ever come to attention through scandal. She'll take obscurity, thank you very much.

All of England knows who Stephen Shaughnessy is. He's an infamous advice columnist and a known rake. When he moves into the house next door to Rose, she discovers that he's also wickedly funny, devilishly flirtatious, and heart-stoppingly handsome. But when he takes an interest in her mathematical work, she realizes that Mr. Shaughnessy isn't just a scandal waiting to happen. He's waiting to happen to her...and if she's not careful, she'll give in to certain ruination. 

Review

The Brothers Sinister series is now over for me. That's kind of sad.

This was such a cute and fun novella. The tone really felt like Stephen and made me smile. Ms. Milan does acknowledge the treatment of blacks and the realities of an inter-racial relationship, but was still hopeful.

I really liked Stephen and Rose. Stephen is so funny, kind, and caring. It's actually nice to have a non-angsty romance hero. Rose is shy, but in an understandable and nice way. Sometimes shyness feels like a throwaway trait for heroines. And she is incredibly intelligent. Like I don't understand anything she says, but I'm so glad Ms. Milan kept it in there. Just like Stephen, I got sucked in by her enthusiasm for math and astronomy.

I'm glad I finally read this. And I am trying to read more racially diverse romances. If you have any suggestions please let me know.

Thanks for reading!

Holly

The Countess Conspiracy by Courtney Milan

Series: The Brothers Sinister Book #3
Format: Ebook
Rating: 4 Stars
How I Got It: Purchased in ebook bindup
Genre: Historical Romance
Publisher: Self-Published

Synopsis courtesy of Goodreads

 

Sebastian Malheur is the most dangerous sort of rake: an educated one. When he’s not scandalizing ladies in the bedchamber, he’s outraging proper society with his scientific theories. He’s desired, reviled, acclaimed, and despised—and he laughs through it all.

Violet Waterfield, the widowed Countess of Cambury, on the other hand, is entirely respectable, and she’d like to stay that way. But Violet has a secret that is beyond ruinous, one that ties her irrevocably to England’s most infamous scoundrel: Sebastian’s theories aren’t his. They’re hers.

So when Sebastian threatens to dissolve their years-long conspiracy, she’ll do anything to save their partnership...even if it means opening her vulnerable heart to the rake who could destroy it for good.

Review

 
I was really excited going into this one. And I did really enjoy it. Courtney Milan is a great author. But I was a little let down. The ending especially is were I thought there could've been more development.

Sebastian and Violet were both great. He was probably the best version of the "unrequited" love character I've ever read. So good, I even feel weird classifying him that way. And Violet was such a complex character. They also have a very interesting relationship. They are friends, but also have a really difficult situation to deal with.

Sorry, my recent reviews have been pretty crappy. I'll try to get better.

Thanks for reading!
Holly