This was such a horrible historical romance. I must admit I skimmed most of it and that was the only way I was able to finish it.

I mean the sex scenes were fine maybe they could even be considered good, but there was no real story, I should say that the characters made choices that didn't make sense. I couldn't even enjoy the romantic bits because the whole time I was wondering why and how they got to that place or thought process. It was just bad. I can't even remember the names of the characters.

I really liked this one. There was character development and true care and concern for others. It does start out on the premise of a sexual encounter so that's something to keep in mind. The siblings' relationships are what really did it for me.

The first 65% was amazingly ridiculous—the kind of over the top nonsense I love. It begins with 2 strangers having sex in the dark. Surprise! It turns out to be the two main characters. And you won’t believe this, but they have tons of chemistry and something even more. And then— they keep running into each other! Whatever your favorite trope is, it’s probably here. The last quarter was eh, dominated by Siusan’s poor reasoning related to her father’s emotional abuse. Is this a spoiler?: she kinda just needed talk therapy. Would I read that first 65% again—absolutely. Ridiculous stuff still happens in the third act, but I’d skim it on a second read.

Trope: scandal, one night stand, mistaken ID, governess/teacher, forced proximity, stranded in the snow, kinda fated mates, a touch of comedy-of-manners and (my least favorite): I’m LeAviNg hIm bEcaUse I LoVe HiM aka Tortured hero who just needs therapy

First of all that let me say that the cover was not that appealing. Sure it had a gorgeous man on the front, but the wow factor of the cover comes when you open the flap of the cover and get the whole picture instead. Yes, I am a fan of covers just as much as books because they are what can capture a readers interest in deciding what will get picked up off the shelf first.

With that being said, the story was great. It is the third book in the "Seven Deadly Sins" series. and in my opinion one of the better of the three. The writing was better, the story was better, and the characters were even more enjoyable than the previous two books. This book pushed the envelope with steamier scenes and bolder characters that pushed this series in a better direction. Even though the ending was a little out there for one of the two main characters, I still found it to be an enjoyable read with the perfect balance of romance, sexy and plot.

A great new book in a series that will leave readers wanting to cast their own sins once they finish the book.

Had to skim this because it went from meh to whert to wtaf to hahaha.

Good book

ugh

More like 3.5* This book was well written, but I found myself getting angry and frustrated with the characters. Why couldn't they just tell the truth? I realize that there would not be a story if they just told the truth, but honestly! All the deceptions was frustrating. I understood why Siusan did not tell the truth the first time, she was embarrassed and was hoping that if she could get away from it then that would mean it didn't actually happen. But after that, ugh! Still, I did enjoy the book and I love this family so I will be reading the next one.

I like the concept of this series (seven brothers and sisters, ignored by their father, decide to live up to their nickname of "the seven sins" ('cause their last name is Sinclair, cute huh?)) This book gives us Siusan or "sloth." She lives to be a lady, directing others. But she's bored and lonely one night at a ball and sexes up the new Duke of Exeter (he thinks he's meeting a prostitute.) When she realizes what she's done, she tells her brothers and sister left at the house what she's done and they hide her in a girl's school where the Duke's ward is conveniently placed. I'm okay with the plot contrivances and contortions, even when the Siusan doesn't recognize the duke and goes home with him for the holidays then saves his life. It goes on and on and on. And for a sloth, Siuzan chases him pretty hard and for such a supposed lady, she's sure a big ol' slut.