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A review by searchingforhappilyeverafter
Bombshell by Sarah MacLean
5.0
I was fascinated in The Rogue Not Taken, mesmerized in A Scot in the Dark, and completely captivated in The Day of the Duchess by the Bombshell that is Sesily Talbot.
Bombshell is the first book in Sarah MacLean's new series, Hell’s Belles. Sesily Talbot is fierce and independent. She’s thirty years old, but instead of retiring to the country she lives life by doing what she wants, when she wants and doesn’t care about society’s rules or opinions. She loves her sisters and has an amazing girl gang. The only thing missing is the self-made American businessman, Caleb Calhoun.
Sesily’s girl gang is comprised of bold, beautiful, and brilliant women. Their name suits them. Hell’s Belles are fiesty and powerful, and they use their power for good. They have each other’s backs and look out for women who are treated horribly. I definitely want these women as my friends, and I hope they will each get their own book soon.
MacLean’s writing, as usual, is outstanding. Her words and style make you feel as though you are right there in the story experiencing the love and friendship between all the characters. The opening, especially, is so magical. I felt as though I was beside Sesily and we were both being led toward a different path by the all the enchanting performers.
Caleb and Sesily have such a beautiful journey. I have loved them since they first met in The Day of the Duchess. Even their cameo in Brazen and the Beast was so great. Their banter sets off sparks on every single page! It was so fun watching Caleb pine for and unsuccessfully try to resist falling in love with hurricane Sesily. The scintillating sexual tension was on point with plenty of spicy banter. Caleb is an amazing hero. He matches Sesily every step of the way and never tries to change her. In fact, he completely accepts her exactly the way she is, and I love that about him.
I enjoyed the easter eggs from previous books and was so excited for the Talbot family reunion with all the nieces and nephews.
Thank you so much Net Galley and Avon for this ARC.
Bombshell is the first book in Sarah MacLean's new series, Hell’s Belles. Sesily Talbot is fierce and independent. She’s thirty years old, but instead of retiring to the country she lives life by doing what she wants, when she wants and doesn’t care about society’s rules or opinions. She loves her sisters and has an amazing girl gang. The only thing missing is the self-made American businessman, Caleb Calhoun.
Sesily’s girl gang is comprised of bold, beautiful, and brilliant women. Their name suits them. Hell’s Belles are fiesty and powerful, and they use their power for good. They have each other’s backs and look out for women who are treated horribly. I definitely want these women as my friends, and I hope they will each get their own book soon.
MacLean’s writing, as usual, is outstanding. Her words and style make you feel as though you are right there in the story experiencing the love and friendship between all the characters. The opening, especially, is so magical. I felt as though I was beside Sesily and we were both being led toward a different path by the all the enchanting performers.
Caleb and Sesily have such a beautiful journey. I have loved them since they first met in The Day of the Duchess. Even their cameo in Brazen and the Beast was so great. Their banter sets off sparks on every single page! It was so fun watching Caleb pine for and unsuccessfully try to resist falling in love with hurricane Sesily. The scintillating sexual tension was on point with plenty of spicy banter. Caleb is an amazing hero. He matches Sesily every step of the way and never tries to change her. In fact, he completely accepts her exactly the way she is, and I love that about him.
I enjoyed the easter eggs from previous books and was so excited for the Talbot family reunion with all the nieces and nephews.
Thank you so much Net Galley and Avon for this ARC.