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The Gin Lovers: A Novel
Set against the turbulent and glamorous backdrop of Prohibition and the rise of the jazz age, Jamie Brenner's The Gin Lovers was first published as a six-part e-serial. Now this sensual and romantic story of how one high society woman's passion and courage lead her to love is available for the first time ever as a complete book.
It's 1925, and the Victorian era with its confining morals is all but dead. Unfortunately, for New York socialite Charlotte Delacorte, the scandalous flapper revolution is little more than a headline in the tabloids. Living with her rigid and controlling husband William, her Fifth Avenue townhouse is a gilded cage. But when William's rebellious younger sister, the beautiful and brash Mae, comes to live with them after the death of their mother, Charlotte finds entrée to a world beyond her wildest dreams – and a handsome and mysterious stranger whom she imagines is as confident in the bedroom as he is behind the bar of his forbidden speakeasy.
It's 1925, and the Victorian era with its confining morals is all but dead. Unfortunately, for New York socialite Charlotte Delacorte, the scandalous flapper revolution is little more than a headline in the tabloids. Living with her rigid and controlling husband William, her Fifth Avenue townhouse is a gilded cage. But when William's rebellious younger sister, the beautiful and brash Mae, comes to live with them after the death of their mother, Charlotte finds entrée to a world beyond her wildest dreams – and a handsome and mysterious stranger whom she imagines is as confident in the bedroom as he is behind the bar of his forbidden speakeasy.
448 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 7, 2012
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Jamie Brenner
26 books1,626 followersJamie Brenner is the author of The Wedding Sisters, The USA TODAY bestseller The Forever Summer, and several other beach books. Jamie's short story "Gold Party" (Blackstone Publishing) is currently in development as a feature film.
After raising two daughters in New York City, Jamie now lives in Bucks County, PA -- the inspiration for her next book THE WEEKEND CRASHERS (November 4, 2025) about a mother-daughter knitting retreat gone awry.
Jamie grew up on the blockbuster novels by Judith Krantz and Jackie Collins, the gothic horror of Anne Rice, and political thrillers by Nelson DeMille. Her dream novel combines all three.
Follow Jamie on instagram @jamiebrennerwrites
After raising two daughters in New York City, Jamie now lives in Bucks County, PA -- the inspiration for her next book THE WEEKEND CRASHERS (November 4, 2025) about a mother-daughter knitting retreat gone awry.
Jamie grew up on the blockbuster novels by Judith Krantz and Jackie Collins, the gothic horror of Anne Rice, and political thrillers by Nelson DeMille. Her dream novel combines all three.
Follow Jamie on instagram @jamiebrennerwrites
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July 19, 2014
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The roaring twenties is a time period that has always intrigued me. Something about the speakeasy’s, flappers, and prohibition just interests me. Probably why I went through a period where I was completely obsessed with the movie Chicago. Anyway, back to the review. I also enjoy a good story about a woman finding herself. Those two elements combine in The Gin Lovers.
Charlotte lives a life of luxury in a very prominent New York City family. She would never be caught dead in a speakeasy, it would tarnish the squeaky clean family name. However, Charlotte also feels pressured by the expectations that come along with this life she has chosen and the attraction she once felt for her husband is long gone. When her sister in law, Mae, moves in with her she is introduced to the underground world that defined the 1920’s. While she is shocked by this world she is also intrigued by it and drawn to it. Surprisingly, becoming a part of this world is what makes her begin to question the world she belongs to now. I took a liking to Charlotte. She seems a bit weak, but at the same time she is strong. I think some people may consider her weak because she acts how one would expect a woman like her to act in the 1920's, but I would not have believed her as a character if she didn’t behave the way she did. When Charlotte is determined, there is not much that can stop her and she does not give up. She does what needs to be done and through her interactions with Mae, she begins to take off the rose colored glasses and see that her life is not as perfect as it once seemed.
I found The Gin Lovers to be very addictive. It is drama filled and I just ate up all that drama! There are secrets at every turn and the story leaves you dying to know what they are. You are never sure who to trust and that just makes it all the more addictive. My only complaint is that the story switched perspectives rather quickly and it was sometimes tough to figure out who’s head you were in. Other than that I really enjoyed this book.
All in all, The Gin Lovers is a really great and quick read.
*I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review.
The roaring twenties is a time period that has always intrigued me. Something about the speakeasy’s, flappers, and prohibition just interests me. Probably why I went through a period where I was completely obsessed with the movie Chicago. Anyway, back to the review. I also enjoy a good story about a woman finding herself. Those two elements combine in The Gin Lovers.
Charlotte lives a life of luxury in a very prominent New York City family. She would never be caught dead in a speakeasy, it would tarnish the squeaky clean family name. However, Charlotte also feels pressured by the expectations that come along with this life she has chosen and the attraction she once felt for her husband is long gone. When her sister in law, Mae, moves in with her she is introduced to the underground world that defined the 1920’s. While she is shocked by this world she is also intrigued by it and drawn to it. Surprisingly, becoming a part of this world is what makes her begin to question the world she belongs to now. I took a liking to Charlotte. She seems a bit weak, but at the same time she is strong. I think some people may consider her weak because she acts how one would expect a woman like her to act in the 1920's, but I would not have believed her as a character if she didn’t behave the way she did. When Charlotte is determined, there is not much that can stop her and she does not give up. She does what needs to be done and through her interactions with Mae, she begins to take off the rose colored glasses and see that her life is not as perfect as it once seemed.
I found The Gin Lovers to be very addictive. It is drama filled and I just ate up all that drama! There are secrets at every turn and the story leaves you dying to know what they are. You are never sure who to trust and that just makes it all the more addictive. My only complaint is that the story switched perspectives rather quickly and it was sometimes tough to figure out who’s head you were in. Other than that I really enjoyed this book.
All in all, The Gin Lovers is a really great and quick read.
*I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review.
February 26, 2013
I love period/historic novels and this one is set during the time of Prohibition. A reviewer on Amazon stated that this was a cross between 50 Shades and Downton Abbey....and I totally DISAGREE with that. It was nowhere near that. It was a great story with a couple subplots that held my interest....
You have the main character, Charlotte, trying to regain her identity and sense of independence in a loveless marriage. The arrival of her sister-in-law introduces her to another world -- in the form of speakeasys.
You have the underworld of jazz clubs/speakeasys and their owners....how they avoid raids and what they do to keep their businesses freely flowing with the "demon alcohol".
You have the high society players and how they try to maintain standards in a time of change....fashion, morals, and more.
Originally published as separate short stories, all the stories were finally published in one book. I loved how "real" people were sprinkle throughout the storyline....adding a more believeable layer to the story.
Bottom line -- I could not put this book down and thoroughly enjoyed it!
You have the main character, Charlotte, trying to regain her identity and sense of independence in a loveless marriage. The arrival of her sister-in-law introduces her to another world -- in the form of speakeasys.
You have the underworld of jazz clubs/speakeasys and their owners....how they avoid raids and what they do to keep their businesses freely flowing with the "demon alcohol".
You have the high society players and how they try to maintain standards in a time of change....fashion, morals, and more.
Originally published as separate short stories, all the stories were finally published in one book. I loved how "real" people were sprinkle throughout the storyline....adding a more believeable layer to the story.
Bottom line -- I could not put this book down and thoroughly enjoyed it!
February 18, 2013
The GIN LOVERS is an amazing read. Not my normal genre, but really enjoyed it none the less. Jamie's writing made you feel like you were actually experiencing some part of the 1920's. I loved that there was some historical names and facts mentioned. Jamie took you to an era where woman were to be seen and not heard, an era where your place in society is what mattered. The Gin Lovers was hot, juicy and oh so exciting. What surprised me the most was the reveal of "the boss", wow I so did not see that coming.
Charlotte Delcorte married a wealthy man who had given her pretty much everything she ever wanted or needed. However, something changed in William Delcorte the day his mother died, the day he found out how is inheritance was going to be. Charlotte was so in love and very faithful to her husband, thought she would never need anything else in the world, all that changed the day she met Mr. Larkin.
As if life was hard enough dealing with the death of her mother in-law, now Charlotte has a nosey busy body in her face, her sister in-law has moved in and his causing so much trouble and her husband has been taking way too many business trips and treating her as if she was guilty of something.
With so much at stake Charlotte is not sure where to turn, fortunately she has seemed to have found a few friends where she least expected.
Charlotte Delcorte married a wealthy man who had given her pretty much everything she ever wanted or needed. However, something changed in William Delcorte the day his mother died, the day he found out how is inheritance was going to be. Charlotte was so in love and very faithful to her husband, thought she would never need anything else in the world, all that changed the day she met Mr. Larkin.
As if life was hard enough dealing with the death of her mother in-law, now Charlotte has a nosey busy body in her face, her sister in-law has moved in and his causing so much trouble and her husband has been taking way too many business trips and treating her as if she was guilty of something.
With so much at stake Charlotte is not sure where to turn, fortunately she has seemed to have found a few friends where she least expected.
October 9, 2012
3.75/5.0 (B-)
Prohibition, flappers, bootleggers, illegal booze, speakeasies, jazz jam sessions, illicit love affairs, fashion, society matrons, politics, and money. . . lots of money. The gilded, repressed world of New York's high society meets and collides with the sophisticated, liberated, and seedy world of flappers, bootleggers, speakeasies and jazz in Jamie Brenner's new soap-opera style serial, The Gin Lovers.
It's 1925 and New York City is mourning the passing of society leader Geraldine Delacorte in a grand funeral attended by upper echelons of society that includes the Vanderbilts and Astors. William is now the head of the family and his wife Charlotte Delacorte better make sure everything goes without a hitch. Unfortunately, his sister Mae shows up at the funeral in full flapper regalia driven by Jake Larkin, a most inappropriate escort whose presence and manner intrigue Charlotte. Not about to let Mae embarrass the family, William kicks her out of the funeral. Mae runs to her lover, Fiona, with whom she is conducting an openly hot and heavy affair.
Charlotte tries her best to play hostess at the funeral, but can't seem to impress her controlling husband or exacting social nemesis, the high and mighty Amelia Astor. Almost as soon as the funeral is over, however, William departs for Boston leaving Charlotte in charge of the troublesome Mae. When Mae sneaks out of the house late at night and Charlotte follows her to the Vesper Club, Charlotte ends up getting a taste of the illicit world of night clubs and speakeasies, and to her surprise not only meets Mae's lover Fiona, but ends up enjoying the evening and Jake Larkin's company more than expected.
I was hooked on all the drama when I was done reading the first episode of this serial! There is Mae's impulsive behavior and passionate love for money grabbing Fiona, which causes havoc for everyone. Fiona making a play for a bigger role at work when her boss Boom Boom asks her to find a new source of liquor after she loses her suppliers, and sexy bootlegger Jake Larkin who has his eye on Charlotte. Charlotte surprises herself by enjoying the underworld nightlife and becoming protective of Mae, while recognizing William's controlling streak and discovering one of his secrets.
The Gin Lovers serves as a good set up for this serial, as well as an introduction to the cast of characters. The atmosphere is excellent in this first installment, particularly in the clubs where Brenner uses fashion, music, and dancing, plus contrasting (liberal vs. conservative) societal attitudes and moral beliefs of the times to take the reader to a different time.
Prohibition, flappers, bootleggers, illegal booze, speakeasies, jazz jam sessions, illicit love affairs, fashion, society matrons, politics, and money. . . lots of money. The gilded, repressed world of New York's high society meets and collides with the sophisticated, liberated, and seedy world of flappers, bootleggers, speakeasies and jazz in Jamie Brenner's new soap-opera style serial, The Gin Lovers.
It's 1925 and New York City is mourning the passing of society leader Geraldine Delacorte in a grand funeral attended by upper echelons of society that includes the Vanderbilts and Astors. William is now the head of the family and his wife Charlotte Delacorte better make sure everything goes without a hitch. Unfortunately, his sister Mae shows up at the funeral in full flapper regalia driven by Jake Larkin, a most inappropriate escort whose presence and manner intrigue Charlotte. Not about to let Mae embarrass the family, William kicks her out of the funeral. Mae runs to her lover, Fiona, with whom she is conducting an openly hot and heavy affair.
Charlotte tries her best to play hostess at the funeral, but can't seem to impress her controlling husband or exacting social nemesis, the high and mighty Amelia Astor. Almost as soon as the funeral is over, however, William departs for Boston leaving Charlotte in charge of the troublesome Mae. When Mae sneaks out of the house late at night and Charlotte follows her to the Vesper Club, Charlotte ends up getting a taste of the illicit world of night clubs and speakeasies, and to her surprise not only meets Mae's lover Fiona, but ends up enjoying the evening and Jake Larkin's company more than expected.
I was hooked on all the drama when I was done reading the first episode of this serial! There is Mae's impulsive behavior and passionate love for money grabbing Fiona, which causes havoc for everyone. Fiona making a play for a bigger role at work when her boss Boom Boom asks her to find a new source of liquor after she loses her suppliers, and sexy bootlegger Jake Larkin who has his eye on Charlotte. Charlotte surprises herself by enjoying the underworld nightlife and becoming protective of Mae, while recognizing William's controlling streak and discovering one of his secrets.
The Gin Lovers serves as a good set up for this serial, as well as an introduction to the cast of characters. The atmosphere is excellent in this first installment, particularly in the clubs where Brenner uses fashion, music, and dancing, plus contrasting (liberal vs. conservative) societal attitudes and moral beliefs of the times to take the reader to a different time.
September 12, 2015
3.5 Stars
This review was posted at Under the Covers
Fascinating and captivating. I have a feeling that this serial will become addictive because it brings such originality when things are starting to all blend in together. THE GIN LOVERS really was like nothing I've read and more like a good movie.
The setting? New York. The era? 1920s. Glamour, high society and their drama, the Prohibition and a great set of characters. I'm completely intrigued by the story. Charlotte Delacorte had married into a society family and has lived for a few years with her husband, William, according to society's rules. Now that her mother-in-law passed away she is expected to pick up where she left off and be an example to follow and the image of the family, while helping her husband to keep his sister in line.
But it's hard to do all that while juggling a husband who is obviously hiding something, a sister-in-law who is in love with a cocktail waitress, and her own urges to be young and free like people around her seem to be.
The setup in this book was a bit slow but I think it was a great backdrop for what we will be expecting of the serial from here on out. Jazz, speakeasy and flapper dresses. Dancing and drinking and climbing out of windows. Trying to be good while wanting to be bad. Especially when she meets Jake Larkin.
I did find this story to be longer than other serials I've read before, this was more novella length, which I found a lot more enjoyable and hope to see it continue throughout the serial.
*ARC provided by publisher
This review was posted at Under the Covers
Fascinating and captivating. I have a feeling that this serial will become addictive because it brings such originality when things are starting to all blend in together. THE GIN LOVERS really was like nothing I've read and more like a good movie.
The setting? New York. The era? 1920s. Glamour, high society and their drama, the Prohibition and a great set of characters. I'm completely intrigued by the story. Charlotte Delacorte had married into a society family and has lived for a few years with her husband, William, according to society's rules. Now that her mother-in-law passed away she is expected to pick up where she left off and be an example to follow and the image of the family, while helping her husband to keep his sister in line.
But it's hard to do all that while juggling a husband who is obviously hiding something, a sister-in-law who is in love with a cocktail waitress, and her own urges to be young and free like people around her seem to be.
The setup in this book was a bit slow but I think it was a great backdrop for what we will be expecting of the serial from here on out. Jazz, speakeasy and flapper dresses. Dancing and drinking and climbing out of windows. Trying to be good while wanting to be bad. Especially when she meets Jake Larkin.
I did find this story to be longer than other serials I've read before, this was more novella length, which I found a lot more enjoyable and hope to see it continue throughout the serial.
*ARC provided by publisher
February 9, 2013
Charlotte and William are about to have a new house guest. William’s sister, Mae. Unfortunately, Mae is a wild child and William does not like this. He tasks his wife, Charlotte into watching Mae. It is not long before Charlotte is intrigued by Mae and her short dresses and red lipstick. After Charlotte catches Mae sneaking out a few times to see her girlfriend, Fiona; Charlotte jumps into Mae’s world with both feet.
It is in this world that Charlotte meets Jake. Jake is a bartender at a underground club.
I have not read anything from Jamie Brenner or under her pen name Logan Belle. Jamie made me really fall in love with the Victorian era with The Gin Lovers. I flew through this book. This was a good thing as this book is really a combination of books 1 through 6.
The characters and the story came alive. It was like I was transported back in time and could taste the alcohol that was being poured, hear the music that was playing, and felt adventurous with the short dress and red lipstick.
So glad that Charlotte turned out to be fun and not a bore. The more and more that each story progressed, she got stronger. Because Charlotte’s husband was such a jerk, I did not feel bad that she and Jake hooked up. Mae was another person that I liked. However, her clinginess to Fiona got old after a while.
The Gin Lovers is a must read. No matter what era you are in.
It is in this world that Charlotte meets Jake. Jake is a bartender at a underground club.
I have not read anything from Jamie Brenner or under her pen name Logan Belle. Jamie made me really fall in love with the Victorian era with The Gin Lovers. I flew through this book. This was a good thing as this book is really a combination of books 1 through 6.
The characters and the story came alive. It was like I was transported back in time and could taste the alcohol that was being poured, hear the music that was playing, and felt adventurous with the short dress and red lipstick.
So glad that Charlotte turned out to be fun and not a bore. The more and more that each story progressed, she got stronger. Because Charlotte’s husband was such a jerk, I did not feel bad that she and Jake hooked up. Mae was another person that I liked. However, her clinginess to Fiona got old after a while.
The Gin Lovers is a must read. No matter what era you are in.
January 15, 2013
I read this on the recommendation of an internet/TV review I saw praising this as a fantastic up-and-coming new read. Umm, yeah, I'm kinda ticked that I paid $1.99 for this. It took me all of 3 hours to read this novella, and it definitely was not as interesting or as racy as it's described to be. (It was described as a mix of Downton Abbey, but in 1920's NYC, mixed with 50 Shades of Grey --- yeah, I think not. On all accounts). Don't get me wrong, the writing wasn't bad -- but the story was so short, there was little to no time for character or story development, and the 'racy' parts were definitely not enough to keep me interested. I'll pass on the next 5 (or more?) in the series.
April 13, 2013
DISCLAIMER: I received this book free from the publisher through the GoodReads first-reads review program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. All quotes are based on an uncorrected text.
This was such an amazing read! I got so interested reading about the 1920's in New York, getting to know all these influent families, and the effect of the Prohibition Law..
I could almost picture the ladies with the short haircuts, beautiful dreses, dancing some jazz music.
It has romance, mistery, and a lot of passion!
Thank you so much for the opportunity, Jamie! I will, for sure, check out your books written as Logan Belle :)
This was such an amazing read! I got so interested reading about the 1920's in New York, getting to know all these influent families, and the effect of the Prohibition Law..
I could almost picture the ladies with the short haircuts, beautiful dreses, dancing some jazz music.
It has romance, mistery, and a lot of passion!
Thank you so much for the opportunity, Jamie! I will, for sure, check out your books written as Logan Belle :)
March 3, 2013
The Gin Lovers is fast-paced and so much fun. I love this era (The Roaring Twenties) and Jamie Brenner brought it fully to life. Charlotte and Mae are relatable characters and great company. As an added bonus, the love scenes are hot! I had a great time reading and look forward to more from Jamie Brenner.
February 25, 2013
I really enjoyed reading this book. I felt like I was transported back to the 20s High Society, and the darkness that lurks behind it. It shows that the upstanding veneers that the people of High Society put forth are not always what they seem. Loved the references to great jazz artists! Will definitely recommend!
October 6, 2016
This book had a great balance of mystery, scandal & romantic elements. I enjoy historical fiction and overall, really enjoyed The Gin Lovers but didn't like "where" the ending left off. I realize it's part of a series but I wouldn't preferred a more conclusive final chapter. Not sure if I'll read the remaining books in the series but this one definitely held my interest.
March 13, 2013
an awesome read! felt like a " to be continued"... what I didn't like: didn't feel like true love. felt like the romance could go in a new direction. don't wanna spoil by saying how/why I think this. but still, on the edge! page Turner!
November 20, 2012
Sexy and enticing!!... I am hooked!!
February 17, 2013
review to come
April 24, 2014
Set in Prohibition era NYC and peppered with historical persons (e.g., Cole Porter), THE GIN LOVERS is a decadently sudsy, delicious treat. The ending will leave you panting for the sequel.
March 29, 2019
Oh boy. I don’t even know where to begin. This reads like amateur 1920s fan fiction. Overall, this book felt like a collection of scenes cobbled together with little thought towards a cohesive plot line. I enjoyed it immensely at first in spite of the unpolished writing (think undergrad), but the shine quickly wore off. Perhaps a good editor could have saved this story, but I’m doubtful. It’s a neat premise and, were it thoughtfully crafted and the characters fleshed out properly, could be a fun trashy read. However, I cringed far too often to remain fully immersed in the story as I listened. If you don’t like anachronisms in your historical fiction, you’ll want to avoid this one for sure.
All that said, the storyline has potential to be excellent television series and I would absolutely watch it.
One consistently good thing throughout are the detailed fashion descriptions, if you go in for that sort of thing.
All that said, the storyline has potential to be excellent television series and I would absolutely watch it.
One consistently good thing throughout are the detailed fashion descriptions, if you go in for that sort of thing.
May 1, 2022
I've been really into books that take place in the twenties lately, and this book did satisfy what I was looking for. I enjoyed the juxtaposition between the wealthy elite of New York verses the rum-running speakeasy life. I thought the story of uptight socialite Charlotte and her relationship with her modern and wild sister-in-law May was interesting, and it kept me curious about how it was all going to wind up. The book is a bit spicier than I'm used to reading with quite a few sex scenes, both m/f and f/f. I thought they were executed well, but there were a couple times when I thought they were a bit unnecessary, seemed thrown in, and slowed down the plot. Also, I thought the characters leapt pretty easily into adultery or prostitution without much worry or consternation. I listened to the audiobook for this, and it was well read by Carol Monda. Not my favorite book, but I think some people will enjoy it.
May 28, 2022
A rollicking romp through the highs and lows of prohibition, from jazz joints in Harlem to the Astor mansion on Fifth Avenue, with several famous musicians, business moguls, and socialites of that era making appearances. But things are not always as they appear with the privileged upper crust who look down their noses on the speakeasies with their prostitutes and bootleggers. Glass houses here. The contemporary phrases used in conversations that were supposedly taking place about a hundred years ago were distracting from the immersion into that time and place, so you have to ignore that. A rich cast of colorful characters, particularly Boom Boom, the owner of the Vesper Club. Enjoyed the many references to historical places of that era and even watched some YouTube videos on them which added to the imagery in the story.
July 4, 2021
4.5* To me The Gin Lovers was a perfect blend of Gossip Girl meets prohibition in the 1920s. I loved it. I thought Charlotte was a great protagonist, I just wished she would have stood up for herself a tiny bit more. I enjoyed the secrecy, the scandals and the allure of the time period. This was definitely a page turner and I thought it was great story. Brenner also included some spicy tidbits and I thought the relationships were really well thought out. Even though this was set in the past I found the book to have more a contemporary type of feel rather than historical. Mae is also a queen and I really liked her character. Highly recommend this one!
December 19, 2022
This was an Audible Plus book and I really loved it! All the charm of the Victorian era with a dash of secrecy, deceit, and murder. We follow our main character, Charlotte, who married into a world of gilded age money. Her world is quickly turned upside down when her sister in law, Mae, moves in with them after the death of her mother.
All the characters in this book had life to them, and you really got to know them and their backstories. I really enjoy the fact that none of them seemed to get lost in the story. Rafferty was probably my favorite character who definitely deserves a happy ending- although we don’t really know if he got one.
All the characters in this book had life to them, and you really got to know them and their backstories. I really enjoy the fact that none of them seemed to get lost in the story. Rafferty was probably my favorite character who definitely deserves a happy ending- although we don’t really know if he got one.
June 20, 2017
I really enjoyed this one, but I didn't like that this didn't wrap anything up at the end. You HAVE to read all 6 back to back in order to get any beginning, middle, and end satisfaction. The good thing is, it's a quick read and the characters are great. I just wish there was some closure with each book in this series.
October 25, 2018
A little bit of love, a whole lot of scandal set in the roaring twenties. If all "romance" novels were written like this, I read a lot more of them! The setting and characters are fantastic; not another cheesy romance without an actual plot. My only gripe was the ending two pages- I thought Rafferty didn't deserve to go out like that, but I guess not everyone can have a perfect ending.
February 19, 2020
3.5
I love historical pieces and especially love the 20s. While this had great historical elements, prohibition, speakeasies, Jazz, it was a very choppy read. Everything felt too short, probably because this is a collection of 6 different novellas. Even with the short, choppiness, I still really enjoyed reading it and liked most of the characters.
I love historical pieces and especially love the 20s. While this had great historical elements, prohibition, speakeasies, Jazz, it was a very choppy read. Everything felt too short, probably because this is a collection of 6 different novellas. Even with the short, choppiness, I still really enjoyed reading it and liked most of the characters.
May 9, 2022
If I could give half stars, I'd rate this 3.5 stars because the storyline seemed to drag on at times. I had expected to hear more about the sister and sister-in-law's friendship. I did enjoy the music references. Overall the story was more of a romance genera than I bargained for; this story gave many examples of why the 1920s may have been called The Roaring 20's!
January 24, 2019
This was a well-crafted story. The details were phenomenal. I truly felt transported to 1925 Prohibition-era New York City. This book felt like a mix of “Downton Abbey” and “The Great Gatsby,” and I loved it!
June 28, 2021
Audiobook
Really enjoyed this story. It’s set in high society New York during prohibition. I loved the settings of speakeasy and ballrooms. The characters were relatable and entertaining. The narrator is my absolute favorite.
Really enjoyed this story. It’s set in high society New York during prohibition. I loved the settings of speakeasy and ballrooms. The characters were relatable and entertaining. The narrator is my absolute favorite.
July 4, 2017
Read it cover to cover in one sitting. Could not put it down!
September 24, 2017
I like the book more than I thought I would. It was convoluted at times with everything that was going on with prohibition, but I did enjoy it.
February 4, 2018
Loved this book. A fun, easy read.
June 17, 2018
Great Series
Just started the series with book 1. Read through it immediately. The characters are well written . just got the 2 nd book. I am so happy
Just started the series with book 1. Read through it immediately. The characters are well written . just got the 2 nd book. I am so happy
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