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The Gentleman and His Vowsmith

By: Rebecca Ide
Narrated by: James Langton
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“A delectable read.” —C.S. Pacat, New York Times bestselling author

A young lord, his future bride, and his former lover become unlikely allies to survive a deadly mystery in this spine-tingling historical fantasy of magic, murder, and steamy encounters.

Lord Nicholas Monterris is trapped. The only heir to a declining dukedom, Nic is destined for a marriage of convenience. What he doesn’t expect is for his bride to be Lady Leaf Serral, daughter of his father’s hated rival.

Tradition dictates the families are confined together while the marriage contract is crafted, which should be the worst part. Until Nic learns the Serrals’ head negotiator is master vowsmith Dashiell sa Vare—beautiful, perfect Dashiell sa Vare—an old flame he has neither forgiven nor forgotten. Nic’s only defense is false smiles and too much wine.

When a dead body turns up, tension within the castle thickens. The first death is brushed off as an unfortunate accident, but a second reveals something sinister is unfolding at Monterris Court. As accusations fly and long-buried secrets surface, Nic must work with his former lover and his future bride to uncover a devious mastermind before they claim another victim.

“One part sweet and swoony romance, one part magic-infused mystery, and thoroughly enjoyable on all counts!” —Maiga Doocy, author of Sorcery and Small Magics Fantasy Romance Mystery Magic Murder Historical Fiction Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Crime Science Fiction & Fantasy Literature & Fiction LGBTQIA+
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This is a truly masterful mystery.. every tiny thing I thought was just “flavor” ended up being a fantastic clue & plot point! This author… knows what she’s doing!!! I’m very impressed! I haven’t read much mystery in ages, cuz it always seemed like more horror than plot ~ but not this one! Please read!!!

So many twists!

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Is it creditworthy? Yes, I was stuck in traffic and not bored. Is it quality writing? Meh.

The world building had a lot of holes, including very clearly aiming to put us in regency(ish) times while using modern words and concepts like “gay” and “emotionally available”. It’s jarring. We’re expected to believe something terrible will happen if people open the door but it’s just going to… void a contract? Why does everyone care enough once bodies start piling up? Also, there are too many bodies. We care about them, then they die. Is this light reading or is it depressing? And if someone is your best friend after three days you need more therapy. You mean only friend sir. Also, there is no comeuppance. I’m not even sure who the bad guy is. Is it all of them? Is there some deeper message where society is the bad guy? Don’t preach at me with awkward writing.

Still, it was cute at times, and suspenseful and creepy. Get the book, do your laundry, turn down your expectations.

Entertaining but not great

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