An inconvenient attraction… scoop linked to Lane’s tragic past, dare Patsy hope for a happy ending for their own story, too?
Sisters of the Roaring Twenties
Flappers finding love in Hollywood
Book 1 — The Flapper’s Fake Fiancé
Look out for more books in the series, coming soon!
“I loved this book, everything about it; the setting, the era, the clothes, the dialogue… everything. I was hooked.”
— Chicks, Rogues and Scandals on Stolen Kiss with the Hollywood Starlet
“Sweet, romantic and oh so passionate, I will also defy anyone that doesn’t cry because I certainly did … 5/5 stars”
— Goodreads on Diary of a War Bride
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I love when I get the opportunity to begin a new series. Lauri Robinson is one of my favorite authors. The synopsis sounded unique. I haven’t come across many books written during the roaring twenties and I find this setting appealing. I appreciated the author’s list of slang words and phrases that were popular during that time period prior to the start of the story especially because it made me feel like I was back in that time era. Most of the words and phrases on the list were new to me and fun to learn. One of the reasons that Lauri Robinson is one of my favorite authors is because of her natural ability to write books with a realistic feeling. She consistently has a way of bringing a reader into the story with her attention to detail.
I can also testify to the consistency of the author’s writing skills for providing a cast of characters that are relatable and easy to bond with. This is not my first series by Lauri Robinson. The three sisters presented to the reader in this series were easy to connect with. The only character that I disliked was the father, Mr. Dryer. However, I get how it is necessary for him to be written as he is for he causes the conflict. I hope his demeanor will soften by the end of the series but I suspect it won’t. With having said that, it’s an example of how the book is unpredictable. The reader is taken on an adventure with a creative and twisting plot.
Patsy, the heroine, and Lane, the hero, kick of the series and they made for a great start. Their chemistry was thick in the air but innocent. I’d consider this to be a sweet/spicy romance. I loved Patsy’s spunk and Lane’s seriousness. Patsy brought out Lane’s fun side. Together they complete each other. I love how Lane was supportive of Patsy’s dream.
The story started with an attention gripper that hooked me and kept me turning pages until the end. I loved how there was an epilogue. I was left with feeling of glee and a definite book glow.
After reading this book, I am eager to read the next one in the series. I’m not sure which sister will be next but I can’t wait for each of them to have their own happily ever after.
If you are looking for a series to start then why not give this one a try?
Fun story set in the rarely used Roaring Twenties. Patsy and her two sisters, Betty and Jane, are the daughters of William Dryer, a wealthy builder. He is determined to find wealthy men to marry them. Tired of being sequestered in the name of “protection,” the girls frequently sneak out at night to visit a local speakeasy, The Rooster’s Nest. Patsy also has another motive. She dreams of becoming a reporter and will do anything to make that dream come true. Investigating the escape of a dangerous convict should give her the scoop she needs to get her foot in the door of the local paper. Marriage is not in her plan.
Lane Cox owns the LA Gazette. After his wife and daughter were killed during a train robbery, he made the newspaper his life. When the man responsible for the death of his family escapes from prison, Lane uses his skills as an investigative reporter to search for him.
I liked both Patsy and Lane. Patsy is the youngest of the three girls and seems to have the most ambitious goal for herself. Despite having every story she has submitted to the paper rejected, she refuses to give up. I loved her ability to transform herself from the obedient daughter her father demanded to the intrepid reporter masquerading as a vivacious flapper. She has an amazing eye and memory for detail and a talent for getting people to talk to her. Lane is a man who has made the newspaper his life. He has turned his paper into a respected source of news by refusing to print anything that can’t be confirmed. He still grieves for his wife and daughter and doesn’t see that ever changing.
I loved the first meeting between Patsy and Lane. She has just gotten a lead on the escaped convict when she recognizes Lane. Determined to find out what he knows, she shanghais him into participating in a dance contest with her. Lane is suspicious when she mentions Gaynor’s name, thinking that she might be one of his relatives. It was fun watching them spar at the same time they danced. I especially enjoyed seeing the effect that Patsy had on him, stirring up emotions that had been locked away for seven years. He wasn’t happy when she disappeared before he finished talking to her. Patsy was equally affected by Lane. Neither was able to stop thinking about the other all the next day. By the time they’d met for a second time, Lane was thoroughly entranced and intrigued, and impressed by the potential he sensed in her.
It didn’t take too long for them to decide to cooperate in their investigations. Their investigative techniques complemented each other. The drawback was that Patsy still had to hide the truth of who she was, which limited the time they could spend together. Lane didn’t understand the fear that he saw in her eyes when circumstances revealed her secret. I loved the protectiveness he felt toward her and his use of her father’s insistence on an engagement when he found out about them. The tension increased as Lane and Patsy drew closer to finding the truth about the train robbery. I had to laugh a little bit at Lane, whose protective instincts were aroused because Patsy wasn’t at all cooperative with his attempts to keep her safe.
At the same time, sparks of another sort continued to grow between them. Both Lane and Patsy fought their feelings, trying to hold on to their reluctance to marry. Patsy was the first to realize the strength of her feelings but hid them because she knew of Lane’s refusal to consider marrying again. Lane was a harder nut to crack. I loved watching the changes in him as Patsy filled the empty spot left by his family’s deaths. By the time he admitted his feelings to himself, he also knew he would have to convince Patsy that his feelings for her were real. He almost didn’t get that chance when their investigation took a dangerous turn. I was on the edge of my seat when Patsy ended up in the hands of the bad guy, wondering how she was going to get out of it. The resolution was exciting and satisfying in how it went down. I loved Lane’s big moment when it was all over, as he found the right words to convince Patsy of his love.
One of the things I enjoyed most about the book was the way it pulled me into life in the Roaring Twenties. The descriptions of the clothing, locations, and attitudes were so vivid that I felt as though I was there. That feeling was enhanced by the liberal use of the slang of the period. I also enjoyed the tie-in of the bootleggers to the author’s Daughters of the Roaring Twenties series. Now I can’t wait to read Betty and Jane’s stories.
Sweetly sexy, fun, action packed adventure filled with emotionally thrilling drama, engaging intrigue and heat racing twists. Was a great read from beginning to end. Really enjoyed this exciting journey!
This is a well written book with strong characters and an intriguing story line. The author does a great job building the story and takes you back to the Roaring Twenties with her descriptive and detailed scenes. She brings a fast paced, entertaining story with a mystery and romance. The story flows fluidly and is a great start to a new series.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book.
This is the first book in the Sisters of the Roaring Twenties series, it can be read as a standalone story, we follow Patsy Dryer as she teams up with Lane Cox to solve a mystery about an escaped convict. Highly entertaining story, fast-paced and quick to read, a fun story set in the Roaring Twenties.
Capturing a moment in time.
I thought this book perfectly captured the tone of 1928. Exclamation points and all. Patsy is a sensation seeking wealthy girl, who wants the story on an escaped murdered.
I thought Lane Cox was the perfect foil for her youthful behavior.
Recommend.