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jackiepreston's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Do you like spankings? In both sexual and disciplinary contexts? Sometimes both within the same scene? Because that's what you're getting. When I read the description of this book and the author's content warnings I expected a little more variety, especially in the bedroom, but it's entirely spankings.
If you're lookings for light BDSM to ease you into more taboo types of romance, this is a good place to start. If you're more experienced with BDSM, this feels too repetitive to be really interesting.
If you're lookings for light BDSM to ease you into more taboo types of romance, this is a good place to start. If you're more experienced with BDSM, this feels too repetitive to be really interesting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Sexual content
catslife_1970's review
5.0
If you love historical romances with a strong willed heroine and a dominate but loving hero you must read this book. Golden Angel knows how to write the magic
lashea677's review
4.0
Philip's Rules is no starcrossed fairytale. It's an uphill battle. What begins as a marriage of convenience becomes a lesson in patience, passion and pleasure. Angel puts all her cards on the table in a way that only she can.
ashezbookz's review against another edition
2.0
This book had SO MUCH POTENTIAL - I'm a little upset by it and let down - the first 1/4 to 1/2 was great - but then it was so repetitive I wanted to die - given the context of the book I expected a whole lot more than I got such a let down
Spoiler
the fact that Gabrielle was a *bad word* and Cordelia was obsessed with making her happy, and then Philip reiterating that if either of them are bad they're going to get a spanking, literally every few paragraphs it referenced being spanked - I mean, we get it already you don't have to keep saying it .......seriously such a downfallauthorkristenelizabeth's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Philip's Rules is all about vibes. It's a historical romance and very heavy on the romance aspect. The plot isn't as in-depth, but it's because the book is mostly character driven. I knew what I was getting into when I started - purely romance and spice. The spicy scenes did what they needed - I loved them! All in all, this is a good romance if you're looking for something a little naughty!
mariposaenelsol's review against another edition
3.5
I like this author's writing but regency isn't really for me. It was well-written enough that I'd consider reading the next book, I'm just not in a hurry because it's regency
emmydoil's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
vrybs's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lifeinthebooklane's review against another edition
4.0
A spin off from the Domestic Discipline quartet, this has a feel all of it's own
Whilst there is still domestic discipline within the pages of this book, this had a much more erotically kinky feel to it. Cordelia, as a widow, might not have been a virgin, but Philip took great delight in corrupting her innocence anywhere and everywhere he could!
Having read the very entertaining Domestic Discipline series, it was really good to catch some glimpses of Eleanor, Edwin, Irene, Hugh, Cynthia, Wesley, Grace and Alex again. However you don't need to have read any of those books to understand and enjoy this one.
I loved both main characters, they were so very likeable and made a really adorable couple. The author really convinced me of the connection they shared and of how much personal growth Cordelia underwent. The entire story is an absolute delight to read, it's a fairly long book but at no point did it drag or get boring. The author just had one heck of a good story to convey and it simply wouldn't have been done justice in any fewer words.
I feel the need to warn you that this story contains punishment spankings, carried out by the hero on both Cordelia and her step-daughter Gabrielle. If that is liable to offend you then this may not be the book for you, I hate seeing reviews on this type of book referring to 'beatings' and 'violence' against the women when (a) that isn't the case and (b) the book warns you about the content. Whilst Cordelia didn't enjoy the actual spanking, she did accept and give consent to the discipline, so if you're new to the genre I feel this is an ideal book to 'experiment' with (and boy there's some smokin' hot experimenting within these pages!)
Whilst there is still domestic discipline within the pages of this book, this had a much more erotically kinky feel to it. Cordelia, as a widow, might not have been a virgin, but Philip took great delight in corrupting her innocence anywhere and everywhere he could!
Having read the very entertaining Domestic Discipline series, it was really good to catch some glimpses of Eleanor, Edwin, Irene, Hugh, Cynthia, Wesley, Grace and Alex again. However you don't need to have read any of those books to understand and enjoy this one.
I loved both main characters, they were so very likeable and made a really adorable couple. The author really convinced me of the connection they shared and of how much personal growth Cordelia underwent. The entire story is an absolute delight to read, it's a fairly long book but at no point did it drag or get boring. The author just had one heck of a good story to convey and it simply wouldn't have been done justice in any fewer words.
I feel the need to warn you that this story contains punishment spankings, carried out by the hero on both Cordelia and her step-daughter Gabrielle. If that is liable to offend you then this may not be the book for you, I hate seeing reviews on this type of book referring to 'beatings' and 'violence' against the women when (a) that isn't the case and (b) the book warns you about the content. Whilst Cordelia didn't enjoy the actual spanking, she did accept and give consent to the discipline, so if you're new to the genre I feel this is an ideal book to 'experiment' with (and boy there's some smokin' hot experimenting within these pages!)