The series on Netflix brought me here and as I loved the show I fell in love with the book as well Julia Quinn is now one of my favorite authors

romances, but I had been intrigued by the cover art fashion. I will say this was a sweet but predictable storyline. And the hero was technically raped. But I took the time to write this review because I did enjoy it.

Very passionate and easy to read book. Very different from the show. But explains things way better and let’s you see each perspective.

❤️

Overall I really enjoyed this book! I’ve watched the show as it’s come out over the years and always enjoyed it, so I had no doubts that I’d enjoy the book. I will say that I found the relationship between Simon and Daphne seems to progress much fast in the book than the show, which I don’t love simply because I’m more of a slow burn gal. ‼️BIG SPOILERS & SA TW BELOW FOR THOSE WHO HAVE READ YET OR WATCHED THE SHOW ‼️ Beware CHAPTERS 17-18!!! Daphne’s way of having Simon … 👀 … inside of her is MUCH different in the book than in the show. In the book, Simon’s half asleep and still a bit drunk when it happens, and Daphne essentially takes advantage/assaults him. It was shocking to me and a bit triggering, and I wish there would have been a bit of a warning somewhere in the beginning of the book or chapter. Thank God the show handles the act differently.

Loved it but wish it continued a little bit longer with this dashing young man…if good looking was against the law he would be in prison lol!!

I am somewhat biased in my review since I’m a lover of romance and period pieces but I think Quinn is a spectacular writer!! I cannot wait to read the next books in this series!!

I enjoyed the story, especially after watching the show. It was nice to get to learn more about each character. I will say chapter 18 caught me off guard and was very uncomfortable to read, obviously I didn’t enjoy this scene in the show, but the book makes it a little harder to get through. That would be the reason for 4/5 stars.

A nice easy enjoyable story

It was so good ! Some scenes I wish we could’ve experienced like the TV show, but excellent book. Highly recommend