Diana Quincy

Diana Quincy returns with the second novel in her Clandestine Affairs series featuring a steamy romance between a working class London bonesetter who is dangerously attracted to her mysterious noble client. A seduction that could ruin everything... Hanna Zaydan has fought to become London’s finest bonesetter, but her darkly appealing new patient threatens to destroy everything she’s worked so hard for. The daughter of Arab merchants is slowly seduced by the former soldier — even though she’s smart enough to know Griff is after more than he’ll reveal. Whatever it is, the bonesetter’s growing desire for the man just might tempt her to give it to him. An attraction that cannot be denied... Rumors that he killed his own parents have followed Thomas Ellis, Viscount Griffin, practically since he was a boy. More than a decade after the tragedy, Griff receives a tip about his parents’ killer… one that takes him straight to a captivating bonesetter. Griff is convinced Hanna is a fraud, but the dark-eyed beauty stirs deep feelings in him that he thought had perished along with his family. Hanna has a gift for fixing fractured people, but can she also mend a broken heart? More importantly, will Griff let her?

The Viscount Made Me Do It

THIS IS MY BRIDGERTON  (i am very biased because mc was from the levant #twins)

i am not usually one for historical romances in books as the spicy scenes feel very intriguing! (why is shakespeare writing them) BUT this book had it all : yearning and tension, some mystery and  a very realistic depiction of racism, sexism, and classism that took place in the 1800s, all while having lovable side characters (i’m looking at lady winter, rafi, brandon, leila and the grandma) 

i must admit that sometimes it felt a little weird to read her description since it felt a tiny bit stereotypical but i recommend blocking that out to enjoy the book!

(I READ FOR THE VIBES I CANNOT BE TRUSTED)

the book itself might not be objectively “good” but it truly was entertaining and nice to read.

ps: the random arabic words and expressions written in english letters had me cackling. 

first off we had hanna : levantine queen with anger issues, great ambition and love for her family (hanna is me,i am her)

then introducing leading romance man : white boy elliot griffin ,king of yearning (very chalant) and viscount with a traumatic past, a ruined arm and a very much utilitarian guardian.

setting the scene : hanna wants to be a bone setter in london, griffin sees her wearing his dead mothers necklace and decides to approach her under the pretext of getting his ruined arm fixed by her (he does not believe in her at all) BUT THEN , BOOM tension!!! BOOM she’s the most beautiful woman he’s ever laid eyes on!!! BOOM he can’t bear the thought of being away from her for more than 8 hours!!!

THIS IS MY BRIDGERTON  (i am very biased because mc was from the levant #twins)

i am not usually one for historical romances in books as the spicy scenes feel very intriguing! (why is shakespeare writing them) BUT this book had it all : yearning and tension, some mystery and  a very realistic depiction of racism, sexism, and classism that took place in the 1800s, all while having lovable side characters (i’m looking at lady winter, rafi, brandon, leila and the grandma) 

i must admit that sometimes it felt a little weird to read her description since it felt a tiny bit stereotypical but i recommend blocking that out to enjoy the book!

(I READ FOR THE VIBES I CANNOT BE TRUSTED)

the book itself might not be objectively “good” but it truly was entertaining and nice to read.

ps: the random arabic words and expressions written in english letters had me cackling. 

ALSO  the mcs were so cute 🤭🤭🤭

first off we had hanna : levantine queen with anger issues, great ambition and love for her family (hanna is me,i am her)

then introducing leading romance man : white boy elliot griffin ,king of yearning (very chalant) and viscount with a traumatic past, a ruined arm and a very much utilitarian guardian.

setting the scene : hanna wants to be a bone setter in london, griffin sees her wearing his dead mothers necklace and decides to approach her under the pretext of getting his ruined arm fixed by her (he does not believe in her at all) BUT THEN , BOOM tension!!! BOOM she’s the most beautiful woman he’s ever laid eyes on!!! BOOM he can’t bear the thought of being away from her for more than 8 hours!!!

Olivia

This one was such a good read and it came at just the right time. I’ve been struggling with getting into historicals these past few months and this book reminded me of why I love them so much! Hanna is a bonesetter who’s passionate about what she does. Despite the pushback she faces for her profession, and doing her profession as a woman, she never falters in her mission to heal people. Griff is someone who has suffered in for two years and no doctors, even his own guardian who was a doctor, could figure out how to fix him. The second they meet we get the chemistry sizzling on the page. There’s a lot of intrigue in this one involving murders, a necklace, and betrayal! Now let’s get down to the nitty gritty!

What I loved:
-Hanna is considered a fraud as bonesetters are not respected by others in the medical profession, and I loved how she dealt with this! Especially the very first scene she’s in!
-Griff is in extreme pain when we’re first introduced to him and I loved getting to see his character transform as he slowly gets his body back. It felt like a wonderful portrayal of chronic pain and just how detrimental it can be to someone’s life.
-The tension between them in those scenes where she’s tending to his injury is so good!
-This read like an old school historical in the best kind of way. The shifts we get in POV between Hanna and Griff remind me so much of authors like Elizabeth Lowell and Iris Johansen, who use the POV shifts as a way to immediately get you into the characters head you need to be in! I love books like this and this one was executed perfectly.
-Hanna’s dynamic with her family is beautiful and I loved getting to read a romance where family is at the forefront instead of in the background. Even for Griff family becomes a big thing in who he is going forward in his life.

What I didn’t love:
-The big thing for me was how much was going on in this book. There were so many threads in the plot to keep up with and I personally would have preferred it if it had been a bit more simple. It took away from the romance and made it more confusing than it needed to be. Other than this though, it was an amazing read!

This book has amazing Arab representation in Regency England with Hanna and her family! It shows traditions and how they get passed down by family like Hanna’s profession as a bonesetter, and emphasizes how important familial relationships are in this culture. While Hanna does face racism/prejudices because of who she is and what she does, it never feels icky like it sometimes can in historicals. 

This is a book to have on your TBR list if it isn’t already! 

*I received this ARC through NetGalley and voluntarily read this book. my thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you NetGalley, Avon, and Harper Voyager for giving me the chance to read an advanced copy!*

Diana Quincy returns with the second novel in her Clandestine Affairs series featuring a steamy romance between a working class London bonesetter who is dangerously attracted to her mysterious noble client. A seduction that could ruin everything... Hanna Zaydan has fought to become London's finest bonesetter, but her darkly appealing new patient threatens to destroy everything she's worked so hard for. The daughter of Arab merchants is slowly seduced by the former soldier -- even though she's smart enough to know Griff is after more than he'll reveal. Whatever it is, the bonesetter's growing desire for the man just might tempt her to give it to him. An attraction that cannot be denied... Rumors that he killed his own parents have followed Thomas Ellis, Viscount Griffin, practically since he was a boy. More than a decade after the tragedy, Griff receives a tip about his parents' killer... one that takes him straight to a captivating bonesetter. Griff is convinced Hanna is a fraud, but the dark-eyed beauty stirs deep feelings in him that he thought had perished along with his family. Hanna has a gift for fixing fractured people, but can she also mend a broken heart? More importantly, will Griff let her?

Alexis 

3.5/5 Stars 

** I received this as an E-ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review, Thank you!** 

I'll start by saying this was just an okay read. I also have to say I'm a little disappointed in this book. I didn't love it as much as I loved the first book in this series. While I enjoyed the overall plot and the characters were okay, I find that the romance was really lacking something for me. I just didn't feel the chemistry between the two main characters. Sure they liked each other but the passion and tension just didn't feel like it was there. I just wanted and expected more because I completely adored the first book. I will continue to read more books by this author and any more that are released in this series. Overall it was easy to read and the plot kept me intrigued as did the heroine in this book. I would still recommend giving!

The Viscount Made Me Do It

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