An Unholy Affair

You can tell opposites attract and chemistry is wild. When I first met Eveline and Jack I was like, yess!!! This is the couple but little did I find out that they were in slightly different worlds. Both thought the opposite of one another in a certain way. Eveline kind and innocent. However, don’t let the innocence fool you😉. Jack is charming and outspoken. He knows exactly what he wants. I have to add, there is someone who got me annoyed every time he popped up and to make things worse, UNANNOUNCED! Gosh, he really did fire up a storm. He’s overbearing, irritating, and annoying. I couldn’t stand him. What he does is unacceptable in so many ways. Enough about him. I can go on and on about how much I disliked him. Jacks friends are hilarious! The best mates you can have. I wasn’t prepared for Evelyn and her beliefs. Other than that, it was a great story. Something different from what I have previously read. Another story with the perfect ending! 😍

I wasn’t able to put this new book in Evie Alexander’s FoxBrooke series down, but had to stop to go buy some bacon! Want to know why? Then add this book to your TBR ASAP! Tropes: Second-Chance Romance/ Love at First Sight/ Forbidden Love/ Opposites Attract/ Return to Hometown/ Sworn off a Relationship/ Priest/ Escort/ Different Worlds/ Dark Secret/ Secret Identity/ Untouchable/ Dark Past/ The One Who Got Away/ Soulmates

HOLY SMOKES!!!!! Let me start by saying that I would read Evie Alexander's grocery list and be completely sucked in! This book, the second in the Foxbrooke series checks every box for me! I wasn't sure how Evie was going to write her typical steamy rom-com with the FMC being a vicar but she delivered in every hot and steamy way! Jack and Eveline are polar opposites when it comes to their jobs yet somehow their souls are drawn together. Eveline sees the good in Jack yet Jack fails to see the good in himself. The transformation of Jack throughout this book is so well written and true to life. To come to terms with the love Jack has for Eveline he works hard to create a better version of himself! Eveline continues to be the light that shines in all those around her. Her friendship with Estelle is one that makes the reader want to be a part of their girl gang! I devoured this book and could not get enough of Jack and Eveline. The steam is off the charts, Evie's best work in my opinion! I love when the steam balances the characters' personalities so well! I've been sucked into Foxbrooke and I never want to leave! I can't wait to see what lies ahead for Estelle and James… hopefully he delivers on the BDE!!!! I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This book is so much more than a romantic comedy. Although there were very comedic moments and also some very steamy ones, the heart of the story to me was the unconditional acceptance and caring that Jack and Eveline had for each other that enabled them to share and fight their individual demons and become stronger together. I laughed, cried, hated some characters, loved others and truly enjoyed reading about their journeys, growth and eventual HEA. It was well-written, fast paced and I could not put it down. I can't wait for Estelle's story coming next - Enjoy! I was sent an ARC by the author and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review.

37 chapters. 2 main characters who steal the show with amazing chemistry and witty banter. Side characters who have you dying of laughter and are such an integral part of the story. A story that keeps you wondering what will happen next and keeps surprising you. Evie Alexander belongs on everyone’s reading list! When you pick up one of her books, you know that you’re in for a very well written story was some good quality spice! She is truly an author that I am dying to get my hands on the next book, and this book did not disappoint! A vicar in a small town meeting up with a man who ran away from a childhood that was not so pleasant. The way that Evie is able to craft a story that keeps you on edge and wanting to know what happens next every step of the way is superb. The details are truly masterful; when you open this book, you feel as if you are there and best friends with all the characters. This is part of the series, but can definitely be read as a standalone. However, I guarantee that once you get a taste of Evie’s writing, you will not stop. You will fall in love with Jack and Eveline from the very first page and will be in withdrawal as soon as you are finished. It’s that good! She is truly a talented author who has mastered her craft and deserves so much recognition!

Once again, I couldn’t help but enjoy this feel-good romance from Evie Alexander. The characters, the plot, the spice, they were all just what you want from a romance novel. One of the thing I liked best about this novel was that Eveline and Jack both had things to work through personally, beyond their relationship with each other. Eveline had to deal with the fact that she was vastly undervaluing her own time, worth and work and not taking care of her own personal needs. Jack had to work through childhood trauma, shame around his profession, and alcoholism. While striving to be together in a relationship helped with this, they still had to do the work themselves. I really appreciated this, because I feel like romances often make it seem like the relationship itself solves all the characters’ problems. Here we see the reality of how people have to better themselves and be comfortable with themselves as individuals, instead of just expecting their significant other to sweep in and save the day. This bit of realism grounded the book more for me. I also once again loved the characters. Eveline and Jack are both extremely likable, plus the side characters are amazing. Jack remains caring and considerate, even after all that he has been through, and Eveline is positive, supportive, and withholds judgment. I’m still champing at the bit for Estelle’s stories, because she is my absolute favorite, and it was nice to have the little hints of Libby and Henry’s relationship from Love Ad Lib. One character that I didn’t expect to have much feelings for other than disdain was Jack’s mom, but I appreciated how she was treated as a character. At first, I thought she was being set up to just be the reason for Jack to return and stay in Foxbrooke and wouldn’t play much part in the plot beyond this. However, I was pleasantly surprised at how we see that the first impression of her as a self-centered, helpless and uncaring mother and grandmother changes as she becomes her own person again after the death of her husband. While the scars are not all healed over in the end, I liked how there are some movements towards making amends for the neglect and harm of the past. Aside from all of this, just a few other things I enjoyed in the book: -More nerdy references! This time, Princess Bride was doing it for me. -The spicy scenes were firing on all cylinders and I was here for it. -The fact that Evie Alexander was so thorough in the content warnings section at the beginning of the book. There is clear care for the wellbeing of her readers. I can’t wait to get right back into Foxbrooke with the next book! I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

From the very beginning An Unholy Affair sucked me in. That first chapter, where Eveline and Jack meet up, had me hooked and I didn’t let go. In fact, I was so engrossed in this book that one time I forgot the time and I was late for work. Book 2 is Jack and Eveline’s romance and with entertaining cast of characters returning from book 1 this is chock full of goodness, feels, steam and laughs. Jacks unconventional escort profession made me uncomfortable but that’s what I love about Evie’s books. Her MCs aren’t perfect and she showcases their flaws. These aren’t the typical romance book flaws like being commitment phobic (men) and insecurity issues (women), like in other books. She doesn’t need to create false drama. And the issues each character has are things we all can relate to. She also tackles some sensitive topics like addiction with, honesty, grace and reverence. One thing that stands out here is that her male characters struggle with some form of insecurity. It’s rare that you see that these days when so many books are filled with cocky confident alpha holes. But don’t let that fool you. Jack certainly has alpha tendencies and it’s super-hot. So, it’s refreshing to see an MMC struggle with real-life insecurities and hang-ups. And can we talk about the steam factor? Oh Lordy, I can’t get enough of Jack’s hot and sexy self. And yes, one doesn’t expect a Vicar to be a sexual being but Eveline taps in to her hidden vixen and is a perfect partner for Jack. An escort and a Vicar… who would have thought that could work but Alexander makes this heartwarming, sexy and angsty read about growth and acceptance. Evie Alexander, you did it again! I LOVED unholy affair. Jack is giving Rory, from Highland Games, a run for his money as my favorite book boyfriend of yours. Bring on book 3 with James Hunter Savage as I canNOT wait for it.

I love reading Evie’s books! She writes great stories with layered characters, supportive friendships and some spice to keep it fun! The second story in the Foxbrooke series is about Eveline and Jack. She’s a vicar and he’s a male escort..and that’s just the beginning of their differences. They both know that they’ve met “The One” and while Eveline has faith that they can figure it out; Jack does not. Some of my favorite scenes are when they have these talks where they share pieces of themselves and they’re testing to see if they are still accepted. And I really enjoyed the suspense story of who was trying to ruin their happiness. I thought it was a different element in this story and I thought it was well done. I love this story and highly recommend it as a great addition to the Foxbrooke series! I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

What a delightful book. Eveline is feisty yet self assured and soft hearted vicar of a small town church that dreams of her hero coming in to sweep her off her feet. And just like her favorite romance novel in comes Jack. A perfect specimen of a man that she met a year ago and instantly felt a connection to. But he’s back in town to simply arrange his father’s funeral. Can he have been sent by divine intervention? I laughed out loud at some interactions. This was a great and entertaining story. I’ve loved everything this author has published and can’t wait for the next! I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This is Book 2 in the author’s Foxbrooke Series. This is a Contemporary Romantic Comedy. It is a steamy story of forbidden love. Readers should read the trigger warnings before reading this book. There are a few heavy topics in the book. Eveline Shaw and Jack Newton are an unlikely romantic couple. She is a vicar. He is an escort. The two have a chance meeting one night in a bar. Both are having a hard time forgetting about the other. One year later they meet again when Jack returns home to Foxbrooke after the unexpected death of his father. Eveline will be conducting the services for Jack’s dad. As a romance between the two develops, Jack fears his past will damage Eveline’s reputation in the community. The author’s words enforce that good always triumphs over bad. True love always wins. I loved the movie references in the book. “The girl I’ll love is like a wine who will only get better a little every morning.”