Kari & Rosina - The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen

[Denise, Manufacturing Director]

Kari & Rosina



The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by K.J. Charles

[Kari]

Hi Rosina! This is my 4th book by KJ Charles, they were all 4 stars so I have high hopes for this one. It's been a while since I read a historical romance though.

[Rosina]

Hi Kari

Glad you found the link,
This is a new author to me. Historical romance not my typical read. I think this may be my 2 or 3 time reading from the MM genre.

I have started and am part way through Chapter 2.

We have till Sunday nite to finish. Do you want to follow the same schedule as the other BR or just comment as we go?

[Kari]

I'm ok commenting as we go, but if it's easier for you to follow the other schedule that's fine by me too.

I haven't finished my other book but I've started this one cause I couldn't resist, lol.

I just finished chapter 2. (view spoiler)[So we met Kent and London in chapter 1, I can't wait until they meet again.

And I just met Catherine and Cecilia, and learned about Gareth's childhood. (hide spoiler)]

[Kari]

I finished chapter 4. Lots going on (view spoiler)[ I feel bad for Gareth. I can totally see why he's so upset with Joss. I like the description of the Marsh, it's like the area has its own unique personality. And I'm not sure if I like Joss' family at this point except for his Granda Asa who is giving him great advice (hide spoiler)]

[Kari]

I finished chapter 6.
(view spoiler)[ Who attacked Cecilia? I felt bad for her, poor girl.
I just got to the part where Joss and Gareth reached some kind of truce, and Joss is going to help find out what happened to her and who is responsible. (hide spoiler)]

[Kari]

I answered the Day 1 questions over in the backroom. I'm enjoying it so far, how are you liking it?

[Rosina]

I am enjoying it. I am a tad slower reading right now. I am half way through Chapter 4.
(view spoiler)[ I really felt for both Gareth and Cecilia, both had sad childhoods. Gareth is now trying to understand his father and why his father left him. Its good that Gareth is trying to connect with his father by reading his notebooks and to go walking on the marsh, hopefully it gives him some peace,
At this point dont have much to say about Cecilia, other than she is probably looking for stability and a good marriage with a Revenue agent.
The courtroom hearing for Sophy was interesting and the family interactions. i just finished reading where Joss is trying to find a way to talk to Gareth.
(hide spoiler)]

[Kari]

I wonder if he's going to find out more secrets about his father by reading those notebooks...

[Kari]

I had a bit of time to read and I'm halfway through chapter 8 (view spoiler)[ Gareth and Joss got attacked, I think by the same men who attacked Cecilia. I can't picture Gareth in a fight. They're finally chatting without fighting. (hide spoiler)]

[Rosina]

I finished Day 1 questions. I am enjoying it. Wish I had time to read for a couple of hours and get into the story. Its allergy season for me so my eyes are bugging me.
(view spoiler)[ Wondering who attacked Cecy? If not Doomsday clan then who else? Someone we havent met yet? (hide spoiler)]

[Kari]

Sorry about your allergy, happens to me as well :S

[Kari]

Read up to chapter 13
(view spoiler)[ I love watching these two really get to know each other. Even though they're very different there's a lot of chemistry between them. I also like how they clear up all the misunderstandings between them, like when Joss said he was leaving and Gareth got all upset.
Bill Sweetwater is awful. I don't know yet what went on with Gareth's father (I think his name was Hugo). (hide spoiler)]

[Kari]

Sophy surprised me in a good way. (view spoiler)[I love that she's so supportive of Joss and Gareth (hide spoiler)]

[Kari]

Up to chapter 17 (view spoiler)[ Gareth's uncle is so awful, ugh, and he had to live with him all those years! (hide spoiler)]

[Kari]

Chapter 18 (view spoiler)[ Turns out Elijah is even worse! (hide spoiler)]

[Kari]

Finished Chapter 20, I answered the Day 3 questions in the other group. Had a lot of time to read today, and I'm enjoying the mystery aspect regarding (view spoiler)[ what happened with the guineas? (hide spoiler)]

[Rosina]

I had sometime this morning to read...starting chapter 11....
I had a busy day for work and then a consult with an oral surgeon....feeling a tad drained but will read some more tonite...
I'm liking this story....

[Kari]

I had time last night so I finished it. I gave it 4 stars. This is my review:
(view spoiler)[
I liked it more than I expected. The MCs Gareth and Joss were both endearing. I liked how they were so different but they made sense when they were together, making each other braver and stronger. The descriptions of the Marsh and the quirky side characters made the story come alive. I also liked the mystery aspect with the missing guineas and the smuggling. (hide spoiler)]

[Rosina]

Oh good you finished Im halfway and off to post my Day 2 questions.

(view spoiler)[I am really enjoying how the relationship between Joss and Gareth is developing. I love reading about the marsh, I really hope that Gareth finds time to heal his spiritual wounds. Dont think the appearance of the uncle will bode well. I think he wants to cause trouble and get some inheritance or pay off. Still unsure what Gareths father was into was it smuggling or was it something as simple as a repayment of debt or perhaps blackmail (hide spoiler)]

[Kari]

Yup, the developing relationship between Joss and Gareth is great, I agree!

[Rosina]

Well got Day 3 questions done and now off to finish the story.
(view spoiler)[ Elijah what a brute and Uncle Henry also a brute. THose two hopefully will get what they deserve. Luke I hope will thrive with Gareths help and maybe another book in the series will be his story when he matures. I also want to read more about Sophy. Asa is such a special person. Looking forward to his talk with Gareth. (hide spoiler)]

[Kari]

The next book is Luke's! A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel

[Rosina]

I finished....I really enjoyed the last two parts of the story....Requested the next one from my library....Cant wait to read Luke's story...

Are you going to read the 2nd one? Which other books have you read by this author?

[Kari]

Rosina wrote: "I finished....I really enjoyed the last two parts of the story....Requested the next one from my library....Cant wait to read Luke's story...

Are you going to read the 2nd one? Which other books h..."

I'm glad you liked it too! I added Luke's book to my TBR. From this author I've read

[Rosina]

I think I have one from Magpie series on my kindle

[Kari]

Rosina wrote: "I think I have one from Magpie series on my kindle"

I haven't read those. But they look good.

[Rosina]

I am glad I read this author and defintely will be reading more.