I was pleasantly surprised that Sinfully Ever After had striking similarities to Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibilities, one being an older hero smitten with a much younger heroine who was fixated on a man not worthy of her. While I am especially fond of smitten heroes, Captain Luke was just a bit too rough around the edges for me to warm up to him. Furthermore, Rebecca was much more practical than Austen's Marianne was and annoyingly strong-willed. There is also the whole idea of a young teen having enough gumption to take on a man almost twice her age. That part just didn't feel true.

Their meet-up several years later put Rebecca at a more acceptable age and temperament, but honestly, was the tabletop seduction necessary the first evening of their reunion?

I wasn't thrilled with this book. While at times entertaining, I found it was also a little irritating and inconsistent. Without revealing the laundry list of Captain Luke's supposed sins against whomever, I just didn't think they were a big deal. What was so wrong with him?

I opted for three stars only because I did enjoy certain parts even if my enthusiasm was only lukewarm. However, I do believe I've had my fill of the Book Club Belles series.

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