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Tyler has never worked for a great house, let alone one with the history and prestige of Rose Hall. He feels unqualified for the post of footman, but hopes his experience as concierge of a fine hotel might count in his favor.
Following the deaths of his parents, Earl Johnathan “Johnnie” Rose has come into his inheritance. Now he's returned home to Rose Hall with his siblings to settle in as lord of the manor and earl of Roseton. Then his eye falls on the stunning new footman with the blond curls and shy smile. From that moment, Lord Johnnie's intention to settle in takes on a whole new meaning.
Longing for a relationship more intimate than master to servant, and determined to taste those pretty lips, Johnnie offers Tyler a promotion as his personal valet. Thrilled by the promotion and the chance to tend his lord, Tyler's naivete and sense of propriety don’t let him see the offer for what it is--until he’s lured into the earl's bed.
Following the deaths of his parents, Earl Johnathan “Johnnie” Rose has come into his inheritance. Now he's returned home to Rose Hall with his siblings to settle in as lord of the manor and earl of Roseton. Then his eye falls on the stunning new footman with the blond curls and shy smile. From that moment, Lord Johnnie's intention to settle in takes on a whole new meaning.
Longing for a relationship more intimate than master to servant, and determined to taste those pretty lips, Johnnie offers Tyler a promotion as his personal valet. Thrilled by the promotion and the chance to tend his lord, Tyler's naivete and sense of propriety don’t let him see the offer for what it is--until he’s lured into the earl's bed.
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First published May 31, 2016
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October 31, 2017
I freaking loveeeed this book! Don’t tell me it’s irrational or cheesy. I LOVE IT!!! 😍 Such a sweet and erotic and magical novel with so many swoon-worthy moments. I understand that this is kind of a spin off series from Jet Mykles’ “Heaven Sent” series which she reincarnated and adapted MCs for this novel. The story is set in an alternate universe but in a very similar one to historical settings of England. I haven’t read Heaven Sent series but I really really adored this book.
Johnnie is the Earl of Rosenton and the master of RoseHall estate. He has preferred man for as long as he can remember and also publicly acknowledged as a lover of men. And when he saw the new footman who was employed for his estate, he couldn’t keep his eyes off this blond haired, blue eyed fallen angel. As an attempt to lure this innocent, beguiling angel to his bed, he has decided to promote him to become his personal valet. The thing is, he wants Tyler to become more than just a lover to sate his lust while Tyler doesn’t even notice his master was smitten with him.
Tyler is a widowed young man who is desperate for a job to support his widowed sister and niece. He was married 7years ago and just months after his marriage, his wife was taken away by a disease. He’s been alone for almost 7 years and completely unaware of how attractive he actually is. He felt so lucky when he scored the job as a footman at RoseHall estate but when he found out that the Earl has decided to promote him to become his personal valet just after a month of the employment, he couldn’t be prouder and happier.
Tyler was completely unaware that he could even like men and he has very little experience even for having sex with women. The attraction between Tyler and Johnnie is natural, sensual, enchanting and electric. Even when Tyler first admitted himself of his attraction to his master, it took Johnnie quite a long time to be able to lure him into his bed. And when he finally gave into the seduction of Johnnie, that moment was so innocently erotic and titillating. 😍 He didn’t even know how two men have sex. Ah, virgins! 😌 The path of these two lovers wasn’t all filled with roses. As their relationship developed, the social chasm between them has become bigger and bigger and there was issue of women perusing Johnnie as he is an Earl and one of the wealthiest man in the realm. However, true love always win. How these two lovers finally reached to an equilibrium between them and how they were able to overcome all their differences and finally admitted they are of one soul, that moment was simply charming, enchanting and bewitching. The ending couldn’t be better than this. I’m so happy these two lovers got their magical HEA. ❤️💛💚💙💜
Favorite excerpt from the book .. 😍❤️😘
“Yours,” he finally heard Tyler murmur against his lips.
“Yours. For as long as you’ll have me.”
“Forever,” Johnnie assured him, winding his arms about the man he loved.
“I’ll have you forever.”
OMG! Melted my heart right away! 😍😍😍
5 swoon-worthy magical stars
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Johnnie is the Earl of Rosenton and the master of RoseHall estate. He has preferred man for as long as he can remember and also publicly acknowledged as a lover of men. And when he saw the new footman who was employed for his estate, he couldn’t keep his eyes off this blond haired, blue eyed fallen angel. As an attempt to lure this innocent, beguiling angel to his bed, he has decided to promote him to become his personal valet. The thing is, he wants Tyler to become more than just a lover to sate his lust while Tyler doesn’t even notice his master was smitten with him.
Tyler is a widowed young man who is desperate for a job to support his widowed sister and niece. He was married 7years ago and just months after his marriage, his wife was taken away by a disease. He’s been alone for almost 7 years and completely unaware of how attractive he actually is. He felt so lucky when he scored the job as a footman at RoseHall estate but when he found out that the Earl has decided to promote him to become his personal valet just after a month of the employment, he couldn’t be prouder and happier.
Tyler was completely unaware that he could even like men and he has very little experience even for having sex with women. The attraction between Tyler and Johnnie is natural, sensual, enchanting and electric. Even when Tyler first admitted himself of his attraction to his master, it took Johnnie quite a long time to be able to lure him into his bed. And when he finally gave into the seduction of Johnnie, that moment was so innocently erotic and titillating. 😍 He didn’t even know how two men have sex. Ah, virgins! 😌 The path of these two lovers wasn’t all filled with roses. As their relationship developed, the social chasm between them has become bigger and bigger and there was issue of women perusing Johnnie as he is an Earl and one of the wealthiest man in the realm. However, true love always win. How these two lovers finally reached to an equilibrium between them and how they were able to overcome all their differences and finally admitted they are of one soul, that moment was simply charming, enchanting and bewitching. The ending couldn’t be better than this. I’m so happy these two lovers got their magical HEA. ❤️💛💚💙💜
Favorite excerpt from the book .. 😍❤️😘
“Yours,” he finally heard Tyler murmur against his lips.
“Yours. For as long as you’ll have me.”
“Forever,” Johnnie assured him, winding his arms about the man he loved.
“I’ll have you forever.”
OMG! Melted my heart right away! 😍😍😍
5 swoon-worthy magical stars
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
June 20, 2016
If the men on the cover of ‘Valet’ look just a tiny bit familiar to some of you, as they did to me when I first laid eyes on it, that turns out to be entirely intentional. As became apparent when I read the letter from the author at the beginning of the book, Tyler and Johnnie are "reincarnations" from the ‘Heaven Sent’ series. I loved those books, so I was interested to see what Jet Mykles had come up with. The ‘Rose Family Chronicles’ take place in an alternate reality version of the early 1800s, in England, and that made a huge difference in the feel of the story. It did nothing to reduce my enjoyment when reading the novel.
Tyler is in dire need of a well-paying job so he can help support his widowed sister and her baby daughter. They lost their parents a while ago, and while their uncle can help out, he is not rich. Tyler decides to apply as a footman in the household of the Earl of Rose, and gets hired partly due to his prior experience as an assistant concierge in a big hotel. Tyler is a hard worker, but when the earl himself requests his services as a personal valet, a position Tyler is totally unqualified for, Tyler balks. Not that he can resist the earl’s charms, and it isn’t too long before he succumbs in every way and ends up in the earl’s bed. The tension between his position in society and the way that Johnnie treats him is significant, and I was glued to the pages wanting to find out how Tyler was going to deal with it.
Johnnie has only recently become the Earl of Rose, following his father’s death. He likes taking over the management of Rose Hall and the estate that goes with it, especially the theaters his family supports. He prefers men to women and has been quite a player, but when he meets Tyler all that changes. He will do almost anything to get Tyler to share his bed, but his butler makes sure Tyler is protected – much to Johnnie’s initial annoyance. The better he gets to know Tyler, the more Johnnie realizes he has to be very careful and more patient than ever before in his life if he doesn’t want to chase the man away. He doesn’t even know if Tyler is gay! The chase that follows was a lot of fun to watch, and I admired Johnnie for his (mostly) restrained and considerate approach.
The vast chasm between Tyler ad Johnnie’s positions in society is not the only obstacle they have to overcome. While, in this world, the King and Queen of England have taken a male lover and make no secret of it, gay relationships are still frowned upon. There is the threat of Johnnie having to marry to get an heir, and even though he has no intention to do anything of the kind, there is a woman who has a very different view of things – and she causes quite a bit of mayhem. Added to all the details about running a noble household, the social events, and organizing the theater season, this novel was an absolute delight to read.
While Tyler and Johnnie may be (mostly) the same men, but the fact that they live in the past changes everything. The plot is not the same as the one in the first volume of the ‘Heaven Sent’ series either, and I quickly got involved in this new setup. Some of the characters from ‘Heaven Sent’ have already appeared, in very different positions, and some are still to turn up, I am sure. Whether you read the previous books or not though, the ‘Rose Family Chronicles’ looks like a very promising series in its own right. With the somewhat changed history, the slightly different order of historical events, and a setting that reminded me of steampunk in some instances, it is entertainment of the best kind as far as I am concerned.
If you like historicals set in an alternate version of our past, if you want to know what an earl and his personal valet might get up to behind closed doors, and if you’re looking for a read that is entertaining, suspenseful, full of beautiful clothes and nobility, and a heartwarming ending that had me sigh, then you will probably like this novel as much as I do. I can’t wait for more stories set in this new universe that Jet Mykles has created!
NOTE: This book was provided by Loose Id for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Tyler is in dire need of a well-paying job so he can help support his widowed sister and her baby daughter. They lost their parents a while ago, and while their uncle can help out, he is not rich. Tyler decides to apply as a footman in the household of the Earl of Rose, and gets hired partly due to his prior experience as an assistant concierge in a big hotel. Tyler is a hard worker, but when the earl himself requests his services as a personal valet, a position Tyler is totally unqualified for, Tyler balks. Not that he can resist the earl’s charms, and it isn’t too long before he succumbs in every way and ends up in the earl’s bed. The tension between his position in society and the way that Johnnie treats him is significant, and I was glued to the pages wanting to find out how Tyler was going to deal with it.
Johnnie has only recently become the Earl of Rose, following his father’s death. He likes taking over the management of Rose Hall and the estate that goes with it, especially the theaters his family supports. He prefers men to women and has been quite a player, but when he meets Tyler all that changes. He will do almost anything to get Tyler to share his bed, but his butler makes sure Tyler is protected – much to Johnnie’s initial annoyance. The better he gets to know Tyler, the more Johnnie realizes he has to be very careful and more patient than ever before in his life if he doesn’t want to chase the man away. He doesn’t even know if Tyler is gay! The chase that follows was a lot of fun to watch, and I admired Johnnie for his (mostly) restrained and considerate approach.
The vast chasm between Tyler ad Johnnie’s positions in society is not the only obstacle they have to overcome. While, in this world, the King and Queen of England have taken a male lover and make no secret of it, gay relationships are still frowned upon. There is the threat of Johnnie having to marry to get an heir, and even though he has no intention to do anything of the kind, there is a woman who has a very different view of things – and she causes quite a bit of mayhem. Added to all the details about running a noble household, the social events, and organizing the theater season, this novel was an absolute delight to read.
While Tyler and Johnnie may be (mostly) the same men, but the fact that they live in the past changes everything. The plot is not the same as the one in the first volume of the ‘Heaven Sent’ series either, and I quickly got involved in this new setup. Some of the characters from ‘Heaven Sent’ have already appeared, in very different positions, and some are still to turn up, I am sure. Whether you read the previous books or not though, the ‘Rose Family Chronicles’ looks like a very promising series in its own right. With the somewhat changed history, the slightly different order of historical events, and a setting that reminded me of steampunk in some instances, it is entertainment of the best kind as far as I am concerned.
If you like historicals set in an alternate version of our past, if you want to know what an earl and his personal valet might get up to behind closed doors, and if you’re looking for a read that is entertaining, suspenseful, full of beautiful clothes and nobility, and a heartwarming ending that had me sigh, then you will probably like this novel as much as I do. I can’t wait for more stories set in this new universe that Jet Mykles has created!
NOTE: This book was provided by Loose Id for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
June 6, 2016
When I first heard of a new series with the heaven sent characters I was on the fence. Now that I have finished the first I can say I liked the first book. But I must add it was very weird to read about the familiar characters in a totally different setting.
Maybe this time around I will like the Reese - Lucas story!?!
Maybe this time around I will like the Reese - Lucas story!?!
June 3, 2016
Now I need the sequel...
October 18, 2019
Found a very saccharine novel through another place. In short it's a em-ex-em novel. Very saccarije like those necco sugar circles.
Good for a lightheart read with dollops of conflict. Off to read something heavier. Like The Ugly Barnacle.
Good for a lightheart read with dollops of conflict. Off to read something heavier. Like The Ugly Barnacle.
June 19, 2016
I received a copy of this title to read and review for Wicked Reads
3 stars.
Jet Mykles is a new-to-me author, whom I found to have a flowery, romantic writing style loaded with a lot of description to set the scene.
While I enjoyed Valet, it wasn't to my tastes, since I had no idea when and where this was set, with alternate spellings of specific words such as days of the week and months. From what I gathered from other reviews, this was with characters from another series set in another story.
Tyler moved back home with his family, leaving his job at a hotel. He sought a new position, in order to add financial security to his family, which led him to Lord Rose. Tyler was a very reserved character, who lived to serve, and I found him enjoyable to read.
Lord Rose- Johnnie was immediately taken by his new footman. Wanting him to the point of distraction, he offered the man the coveted position as his valet, so they could be together more intimately, which led to the slow hunt of a cat going after a mouse.
Definitely recommend this to fans of the author, those who love a romantic title with description of the setting, the location, the characters, and the clothing worn. A guilty pleasure read featuring two lusty fellows who can't get enough of one another.
Why the 3 stars instead of 5?
I'm not a lover of overly descriptive books, to the point where at least a paragraph to describe the clothing and features of the character coming on scene, or the pattern on the wallpaper, as it jars me from what action is taking place or breaks up dialogue. There were instances where I had to back-click a page in order to confirm what was being answered between two characters' conversation, as something was being described in between. This slowed the pacing down for me.
With me not knowing, until now, how this title had a slightly fantasy bent, with it being characters from another series set in another story, the following was difficult for me to digest. I guess my tripping point was how three brothers, most of their staff, and the majority of all male characters set in a historical romance world were all gay, even if it was the fad of the times- that sort of erases natural persuasions, as if you choose your sexual identity because it's the 'it' thing to do. The rest of the males were warning Tyler of Johnnie's intentions.
Overall, I enjoyed the story, but the author's writing style and I do not suit.
3 stars.
Jet Mykles is a new-to-me author, whom I found to have a flowery, romantic writing style loaded with a lot of description to set the scene.
While I enjoyed Valet, it wasn't to my tastes, since I had no idea when and where this was set, with alternate spellings of specific words such as days of the week and months. From what I gathered from other reviews, this was with characters from another series set in another story.
Tyler moved back home with his family, leaving his job at a hotel. He sought a new position, in order to add financial security to his family, which led him to Lord Rose. Tyler was a very reserved character, who lived to serve, and I found him enjoyable to read.
Lord Rose- Johnnie was immediately taken by his new footman. Wanting him to the point of distraction, he offered the man the coveted position as his valet, so they could be together more intimately, which led to the slow hunt of a cat going after a mouse.
Definitely recommend this to fans of the author, those who love a romantic title with description of the setting, the location, the characters, and the clothing worn. A guilty pleasure read featuring two lusty fellows who can't get enough of one another.
Why the 3 stars instead of 5?
I'm not a lover of overly descriptive books, to the point where at least a paragraph to describe the clothing and features of the character coming on scene, or the pattern on the wallpaper, as it jars me from what action is taking place or breaks up dialogue. There were instances where I had to back-click a page in order to confirm what was being answered between two characters' conversation, as something was being described in between. This slowed the pacing down for me.
With me not knowing, until now, how this title had a slightly fantasy bent, with it being characters from another series set in another story, the following was difficult for me to digest. I guess my tripping point was how three brothers, most of their staff, and the majority of all male characters set in a historical romance world were all gay, even if it was the fad of the times- that sort of erases natural persuasions, as if you choose your sexual identity because it's the 'it' thing to do. The rest of the males were warning Tyler of Johnnie's intentions.
Overall, I enjoyed the story, but the author's writing style and I do not suit.
August 16, 2016
Note: This book was provided to me by the publisher through Hearts on Fire Reviews in exchange for an impartial review.
I really loved the fact that Jet Mykles apparently missed the characters from the Heaven Sent series as much as I did. When the series came to an end, I felt like I was being deprived of a sweet treat, but because of this reincarnation of the characters from that series, I’m going to get my sweets after all.
The first in a new series, this book focuses on Tyler, a sweet young man who is desperately in need of a job to help support his widowed sister and her child. Moving in with their uncle provides shelter, but for wages, Tyler decides to apply to Rose Hall to see if he can obtain a position there. Fortunately, butler Christopher Faith (who I have no doubt will one day have his own story) hires Tyler immediately and appoints him footman. But when the lord of the household, Lord Johnnie, gets a good look at Tyler and then notices his shy, sweet nature, Tyler is offered the position of valet to the lord himself.
He resists for as long as possible, despite Lord Johnnie’s beautiful face and kind-hearted nature. But in the end, it’s too much, and Tyler capitulates to Johnnie’s advances. The two begin an affair that is known within the household but not outside of it. When the queen and her entourage arrive to attend the premiere shows that are held every year in Roseton and the surrounding area, Johnnie is dismayed to find that the woman who has been conniving to get him to propose has arrived as well. Will his affair with Tyler be publically exposed? Will the lady get her way and convince Johnnie to marry to produce an heir or two? And will Tyler have to leave when he does, or can their love survive despite all odds?
I enjoyed this rebirth of what I consider an old classic. It was fun and light-hearted, with sweet characters and an engaging plot. Plus, we met Johnnie’s brothers, Reese and Brent, and got a glimpse of a mystery man named Lucas Sloane who is bound to show up to claim one of the brothers in the near future.
If you are a fan of the Heaven Sent series, you should enjoy this one. If you’ve never read it, start fresh with this book. It was the perfect story to lift my spirits on an otherwise cloudy day.
I really loved the fact that Jet Mykles apparently missed the characters from the Heaven Sent series as much as I did. When the series came to an end, I felt like I was being deprived of a sweet treat, but because of this reincarnation of the characters from that series, I’m going to get my sweets after all.
The first in a new series, this book focuses on Tyler, a sweet young man who is desperately in need of a job to help support his widowed sister and her child. Moving in with their uncle provides shelter, but for wages, Tyler decides to apply to Rose Hall to see if he can obtain a position there. Fortunately, butler Christopher Faith (who I have no doubt will one day have his own story) hires Tyler immediately and appoints him footman. But when the lord of the household, Lord Johnnie, gets a good look at Tyler and then notices his shy, sweet nature, Tyler is offered the position of valet to the lord himself.
He resists for as long as possible, despite Lord Johnnie’s beautiful face and kind-hearted nature. But in the end, it’s too much, and Tyler capitulates to Johnnie’s advances. The two begin an affair that is known within the household but not outside of it. When the queen and her entourage arrive to attend the premiere shows that are held every year in Roseton and the surrounding area, Johnnie is dismayed to find that the woman who has been conniving to get him to propose has arrived as well. Will his affair with Tyler be publically exposed? Will the lady get her way and convince Johnnie to marry to produce an heir or two? And will Tyler have to leave when he does, or can their love survive despite all odds?
I enjoyed this rebirth of what I consider an old classic. It was fun and light-hearted, with sweet characters and an engaging plot. Plus, we met Johnnie’s brothers, Reese and Brent, and got a glimpse of a mystery man named Lucas Sloane who is bound to show up to claim one of the brothers in the near future.
If you are a fan of the Heaven Sent series, you should enjoy this one. If you’ve never read it, start fresh with this book. It was the perfect story to lift my spirits on an otherwise cloudy day.
October 20, 2016
Is it still fanfic when it's the original author writing it? Because this was pretty much fanfic of the Heaven Sent gang, and I actually love the idea of an author reusing their own characters in different, unique ways. Who knows the characters better than the original creator, after all?
I thought this world was fun, but, for me, I did think it suffered a bit, being set in a historical world, rather than the modern rock setting of the original series. Johnnie in this world was much more restrained, and I preferred him as he was, out and loud and wild.
That's not to say that this was in any way bad, I'm just a sucker for rocker stories, and don't always love the historical M/M.
One thing that I did particularly like in this world, though, is that gay relationships, while maybe not the norm, isn't a hated, criminal act, and it seems that pretty much everyone, at least in Johnnie's small world, has dalliances with the same sex. It's more like an alternate universe, not merely historical, an AU where the king and queen have a third partner, publicly, and that makes it ok for the rest of the nobility, at least, to also have other lovers, even same sex lovers. It doesn't seem to be as ok in Tyler's working class world, but I loved that no one had to worry about prison, or someone seeing them in the street and hurling abuse at them.
All in all, an interesting take on these characters, and I'm looking forward to seeing how the author does the rest of the gang, especially Hell and Brent, as I loved that little, lavender haired keyboardist!
I thought this world was fun, but, for me, I did think it suffered a bit, being set in a historical world, rather than the modern rock setting of the original series. Johnnie in this world was much more restrained, and I preferred him as he was, out and loud and wild.
That's not to say that this was in any way bad, I'm just a sucker for rocker stories, and don't always love the historical M/M.
One thing that I did particularly like in this world, though, is that gay relationships, while maybe not the norm, isn't a hated, criminal act, and it seems that pretty much everyone, at least in Johnnie's small world, has dalliances with the same sex. It's more like an alternate universe, not merely historical, an AU where the king and queen have a third partner, publicly, and that makes it ok for the rest of the nobility, at least, to also have other lovers, even same sex lovers. It doesn't seem to be as ok in Tyler's working class world, but I loved that no one had to worry about prison, or someone seeing them in the street and hurling abuse at them.
All in all, an interesting take on these characters, and I'm looking forward to seeing how the author does the rest of the gang, especially Hell and Brent, as I loved that little, lavender haired keyboardist!
June 7, 2016
4.5 stars
I love, love, love these boys and just had to read this so I could revisit them in their new incarnation. It took me a minute to switch gears back in time for this story's setting (instead of remembering them in all their Heaven Sent glory) plus get used to the idea that Johnnie, Gretchen, Brent and Reese were now siblings (not only siblings but Brent and Reese were twins too). They may have had different interactions with each other here, but their personalities were still charmingly familiar. It was like coming home again when they each made an appearance one by one (I think we saw everyone but Hell and Archer). They're playing different roles here (nobility, butler, valet, footman, merchant) but it will still be fun to watch them find their soulmates all over again. Many happy sighs and smiles while reading this one and I look forward to what's coming next. :)
I love, love, love these boys and just had to read this so I could revisit them in their new incarnation. It took me a minute to switch gears back in time for this story's setting (instead of remembering them in all their Heaven Sent glory) plus get used to the idea that Johnnie, Gretchen, Brent and Reese were now siblings (not only siblings but Brent and Reese were twins too). They may have had different interactions with each other here, but their personalities were still charmingly familiar. It was like coming home again when they each made an appearance one by one (I think we saw everyone but Hell and Archer). They're playing different roles here (nobility, butler, valet, footman, merchant) but it will still be fun to watch them find their soulmates all over again. Many happy sighs and smiles while reading this one and I look forward to what's coming next. :)
June 23, 2017
OMG I cannot believe how much I loved this! I was definitely skeptical at first, but curious enough to give it a go, and I am so glad I did - this book was wonderful. I was hooked from WORD ONE. Reading Johnnie and Tyler in a different setting, different time period in a whole new story just made me love them even more. Jet Mykles took me to such a happy place - and I am DYING for the next one. So much smiling my cheeks hurt, and the giggles - there were quite a few. I can't wait for the rest of Heaven Sent to make their appearances and I want more - MUCH more of those I've already seen: Lucas and Reese, soon, please. PLEASE!!!!
So good. Five euphoric-I-can't-wait-for-more stars!!
And this one - definitely in the favorites/re-read collection!
So good. Five euphoric-I-can't-wait-for-more stars!!
And this one - definitely in the favorites/re-read collection!
June 15, 2017
I completely DEVOURED this book!! I can't tell you how many times I've read the Heaven Sent & Indigo Knight books now (I've totally jumped right back into those after this one. Again) so a different version of my favourite characters?? YES PLEASE!! It was so very cool to read these guys in a different setting and a whole new world. Thank you Jet Mykles for more of these people. Thank you!!
June 23, 2016
I need Lucas and Reese's book like now lol i just love this new series!!! Omg i love this new alternate world Jet Mykles has created to bring back our lovely Heaven Sent boys to find each other again and re-tell their love story but with them written in a different world/setting. I cant wait for the next book and the one after that and the one after that one! >.<
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 27, 2018
This was a strange book. I haven't read anything by that author before, so it wasn't quite what I expected. He makes it clear at the beginning, that it's not a historically accurate book, which is fine by me, but it's more than that, it's pretty much AU. Society, conventions, dress, language are all mixed up any which way with little rhyme or reason.
For some reason, the author also changes out some letters for the weekdays, months, countries, even gods. I guess to drive the point home, that this is not our usual world? I mostly found it irritating, since it just disrupts the flow of reading for some entirely mundane words.
I did enjoy the romance in the beginning. Tyler is gorgeous, but pretty much oblivious to his own charms. His discomfort at Johnnies advances and his own suppressed attraction was pretty adorable and Johnnies attempts to draw him out and make him comfortable are very charming. You could just cut the sexual tension with a knife. It's pretty awesome. And when they get together the sex scenes are pretty hot.
But after they are together I thought the relationship was pretty flat. I didn't really get what Johnnie saw in Tyler beside his looks, or vice versa. But I also thought there where really not a lot of scenes showing them as a happy couple together in the later third of the book, that I guess that contributed to my feeling.
I can't say I enjoyed the Lady Flechett storyline. It felt forced and off, but maybe that's just because it's an AU and we aren't really taught the rules. But I wondered why Johnnie not just told Tyler that no, he had no intention of marrying her, ever. He was hedging too much, so of course Tyler was apprehensive.
I really did understand Tyler's point of view, even though the book makes him seem rather overwrought and silly instead of realistic. It's a bit as if the book itself doesn't take Tyler quiet serious.
For some reason, the author also changes out some letters for the weekdays, months, countries, even gods. I guess to drive the point home, that this is not our usual world? I mostly found it irritating, since it just disrupts the flow of reading for some entirely mundane words.
I did enjoy the romance in the beginning. Tyler is gorgeous, but pretty much oblivious to his own charms. His discomfort at Johnnies advances and his own suppressed attraction was pretty adorable and Johnnies attempts to draw him out and make him comfortable are very charming. You could just cut the sexual tension with a knife. It's pretty awesome. And when they get together the sex scenes are pretty hot.
But after they are together I thought the relationship was pretty flat. I didn't really get what Johnnie saw in Tyler beside his looks, or vice versa. But I also thought there where really not a lot of scenes showing them as a happy couple together in the later third of the book, that I guess that contributed to my feeling.
I can't say I enjoyed the Lady Flechett storyline. It felt forced and off, but maybe that's just because it's an AU and we aren't really taught the rules. But I wondered why Johnnie not just told Tyler that no, he had no intention of marrying her, ever. He was hedging too much, so of course Tyler was apprehensive.
I really did understand Tyler's point of view, even though the book makes him seem rather overwrought and silly instead of realistic. It's a bit as if the book itself doesn't take Tyler quiet serious.
March 14, 2025
I wonder if I read now the book "Heaven" I would love it as much as I did almost 10 years ago 🤔 it was my first MM romance and I found it romantic and hot.
Not much this time. I think Tyler was just too much a "chick with a dick" and he was miserable for most of the book once they get together. He just didn't trust Johnnie: didn't trust Johnnie loved him, didn't trust Johnnie wanted nothing with his probably fiancee, didn't trust Johnnie would not marry any woman. So while Tyler loved him, he was sad all the time. And it must be hard to love a rake because you see him with anyone and you start to wonder if they were lovers once? Or if they would rekindle their affair.
I liked the seduction a little bit more at the beginning... Johnnie wasn't so forceful and their first time together wasn't a dub-con unlike the original version. There was a nice sexual tension between them. But once they get together, it goes a bit downhill, with the possible fiancee, and the visit of the monarchy, etc, etc. I admit I understand Tyler's uncle completely, and I would have probably reacted the same way if he was my nephew (trying to get him to quit his job as a valet of Johnnie, after knowing they were lovers).
Not much this time. I think Tyler was just too much a "chick with a dick" and he was miserable for most of the book once they get together. He just didn't trust Johnnie: didn't trust Johnnie loved him, didn't trust Johnnie wanted nothing with his probably fiancee, didn't trust Johnnie would not marry any woman. So while Tyler loved him, he was sad all the time. And it must be hard to love a rake because you see him with anyone and you start to wonder if they were lovers once? Or if they would rekindle their affair.
I liked the seduction a little bit more at the beginning... Johnnie wasn't so forceful and their first time together wasn't a dub-con unlike the original version. There was a nice sexual tension between them. But once they get together, it goes a bit downhill, with the possible fiancee, and the visit of the monarchy, etc, etc. I admit I understand Tyler's uncle completely, and I would have probably reacted the same way if he was my nephew (trying to get him to quit his job as a valet of Johnnie, after knowing they were lovers).
February 18, 2018
This was weird.
Why on earth would someone try to promote this rubbish as historical when it’s just plain fantasy without any substantial paranormal indications?
Yes, I do understand that the author wrote a disclaimer that it wasn’t accurate and that she deliberately made all the historical “mistakes”. Still it didn’t qualify as a historical in my mind. It was too mixed up.
It simply was a fantasy story. Unfortunately a badly written one at that.
Every conflict was sort of thrown in as an afterthought. “Hey, this isn’t angsty enough, let’s throw in a bigot former employer.... Or a potential fiancé... or an asshole uncle... Or an loose mouthed lord....” And then not properly address all those issues, just sort of let everything dissolve into nothing.
I also think the overly flowery descriptions got tedious as well the made up names of months, days, places etc. (just something else that plants this in the fantasy section rather than historical)
I guess I’m in minority here so I guess this just wasn’t for me.
Why on earth would someone try to promote this rubbish as historical when it’s just plain fantasy without any substantial paranormal indications?
Yes, I do understand that the author wrote a disclaimer that it wasn’t accurate and that she deliberately made all the historical “mistakes”. Still it didn’t qualify as a historical in my mind. It was too mixed up.
It simply was a fantasy story. Unfortunately a badly written one at that.
Every conflict was sort of thrown in as an afterthought. “Hey, this isn’t angsty enough, let’s throw in a bigot former employer.... Or a potential fiancé... or an asshole uncle... Or an loose mouthed lord....” And then not properly address all those issues, just sort of let everything dissolve into nothing.
I also think the overly flowery descriptions got tedious as well the made up names of months, days, places etc. (just something else that plants this in the fantasy section rather than historical)
I guess I’m in minority here so I guess this just wasn’t for me.
November 3, 2018
In a very interesting concept, the author used her original characters from Heaven Sent series, and cast them in a new story. This time, it is a historical AU setting. Johnnie is the Earl Rose and Tyler the footman/valet he falls in love with.
I loved this story. I like the dual POV, so we get to see the attraction from both MC's. I also liked how the other band members are incorporated into the story, and I actually liked this more than the original. I am now off to read book 2 of the Rose Chronicles, and I can't wait to read the rest of the gang's stories.
I loved this story. I like the dual POV, so we get to see the attraction from both MC's. I also liked how the other band members are incorporated into the story, and I actually liked this more than the original. I am now off to read book 2 of the Rose Chronicles, and I can't wait to read the rest of the gang's stories.
May 6, 2017
This was fantastic. Yes it was Tyler and Johnnie, but it was also them in a different light. And I loved it. I missed them and it was wonderful to read about them again. Highly recommend for anyone who was a "Heaven Sent" fan or a new reader to this author.
March 2, 2017
I was finally able to enjoy this once these two got together, but there seemed to be an excessive amount of hemming and hawing to get to that point.
June 18, 2017
Brietish, lightpants, Thrushday -cute. LOL.
June 21, 2017
4.25 Stars
February 12, 2022
Very entertaining 🙂🙂
September 11, 2022
"Meh". It wasn't bad, just luckluster.
July 26, 2016
The full review and much more can be found at The Novel Approach
Tyler has had a rough year. His father has passed away, and his sister’s husband has also died while she was pregnant. He could not provide for her and she had no support in the capital, Doncaster, so they return to their family in Rose County. Because his jerk of a boss at the hotel where he has worked refused to give him a reference—because he’s a petty, mean little man who doesn’t care a lick for Tyler or his family’s circumstances—Tyler has been turned away from the local hotels back home. His last hope is to gain employment at Rose Hall, the home of the local aristocracy.
Mr. Faith, the butler of the household, knew Tyler’s father, and suspecting that his former boss had not taken kindly to Tyler’s resignation, decided to give him a chance as a footman in the household. Tyler is thrilled to have gainful employment, and he’s excited to learn his new job. The lord and his siblings are nothing like he expected, and he’s quite nervous at first, but he’s quite happy with his duties and his accommodations.
Lord Rose, Johnnie, is quite surprised when he sees Tyler. More like stunned, really. But Mr. Faith and Johnnie’s siblings, twins Reese and Brent, and sister Gretchen, are none too surprised by Johnnie’s reaction. It seems that perhaps Johnnie has a “type.” Tyler is completely oblivious to Johnnie’s infatuation. Unbelievably, he truly has no idea about his own physical attributes. Having been married quite young and then lost his wife years earlier, he has concentrated on his work and managed to avoid any complications during his hotel days.
Johnnie, for his part, is determined to have Tyler. Mr. Faith is determined to make sure that Tyler is not damaged by Johnnie’s desires. Poor Tyler has zero clue what is going on, but Johnnie makes it his life’s mission to get Tyler into his life and his bed. He offers Tyler the job of Valet, and of course, Tyler is flattered. This assures Johnnie that Tyler will be near him and will give him the advantage of familiarity so that he can woo Tyler.
Of course, you know that all will not go smoothly. There are social obligations to be met, obnoxious former bosses to deal with, conniving heiresses to avoid, and a family member’s objections to overcome. Luckily, Johnnie and Tyler have a lot of good friends and family in their corner to help smooth the way when things look bleak. Johnnie does his best to convince Tyler that what is between them is real, but Tyler isn’t all that sure. When advice and support come from unexpected sources, Tyler begins to realize that maybe he has something to offer after all.
*sigh* Oh, how I loved this story. I’m not a fan of regency-ish type stories—I know, how terrible of me!—but this is sort of an alternate reality/historical/steampunk world that Jet Mykles has built, and I adored it!
OMG! This is almost as bad as being the last one to read Crossing Borders! How have I not have read Jet Mykles Heaven Sent series when I’m such a fan of her writing, not to mention those beautiful P.L. Nunn covers?!?!?! The first book of hers I read was Just for You, and the second I finished, I flipped right back to the beginning and reread it. I think that was the first time I’d ever done that. This is an alternate story of the Heaven Sent characters, and I am crying for the next book already! In the meantime, I really need to get it in gear and read the Heaven Sent series. ;-)
Tyler has had a rough year. His father has passed away, and his sister’s husband has also died while she was pregnant. He could not provide for her and she had no support in the capital, Doncaster, so they return to their family in Rose County. Because his jerk of a boss at the hotel where he has worked refused to give him a reference—because he’s a petty, mean little man who doesn’t care a lick for Tyler or his family’s circumstances—Tyler has been turned away from the local hotels back home. His last hope is to gain employment at Rose Hall, the home of the local aristocracy.
Mr. Faith, the butler of the household, knew Tyler’s father, and suspecting that his former boss had not taken kindly to Tyler’s resignation, decided to give him a chance as a footman in the household. Tyler is thrilled to have gainful employment, and he’s excited to learn his new job. The lord and his siblings are nothing like he expected, and he’s quite nervous at first, but he’s quite happy with his duties and his accommodations.
Lord Rose, Johnnie, is quite surprised when he sees Tyler. More like stunned, really. But Mr. Faith and Johnnie’s siblings, twins Reese and Brent, and sister Gretchen, are none too surprised by Johnnie’s reaction. It seems that perhaps Johnnie has a “type.” Tyler is completely oblivious to Johnnie’s infatuation. Unbelievably, he truly has no idea about his own physical attributes. Having been married quite young and then lost his wife years earlier, he has concentrated on his work and managed to avoid any complications during his hotel days.
Johnnie, for his part, is determined to have Tyler. Mr. Faith is determined to make sure that Tyler is not damaged by Johnnie’s desires. Poor Tyler has zero clue what is going on, but Johnnie makes it his life’s mission to get Tyler into his life and his bed. He offers Tyler the job of Valet, and of course, Tyler is flattered. This assures Johnnie that Tyler will be near him and will give him the advantage of familiarity so that he can woo Tyler.
Of course, you know that all will not go smoothly. There are social obligations to be met, obnoxious former bosses to deal with, conniving heiresses to avoid, and a family member’s objections to overcome. Luckily, Johnnie and Tyler have a lot of good friends and family in their corner to help smooth the way when things look bleak. Johnnie does his best to convince Tyler that what is between them is real, but Tyler isn’t all that sure. When advice and support come from unexpected sources, Tyler begins to realize that maybe he has something to offer after all.
*sigh* Oh, how I loved this story. I’m not a fan of regency-ish type stories—I know, how terrible of me!—but this is sort of an alternate reality/historical/steampunk world that Jet Mykles has built, and I adored it!
OMG! This is almost as bad as being the last one to read Crossing Borders! How have I not have read Jet Mykles Heaven Sent series when I’m such a fan of her writing, not to mention those beautiful P.L. Nunn covers?!?!?! The first book of hers I read was Just for You, and the second I finished, I flipped right back to the beginning and reread it. I think that was the first time I’d ever done that. This is an alternate story of the Heaven Sent characters, and I am crying for the next book already! In the meantime, I really need to get it in gear and read the Heaven Sent series. ;-)
July 26, 2016
4.5 Stars ~ Tyler has had a rough year. His father has passed away, and his sister’s husband has also died while she was pregnant. He could not provide for her and she had no support in the capital, Doncaster, so they return to their family in Rose County. Because his jerk of a boss at the hotel where he has worked refused to give him a reference—because he’s a petty, mean little man who doesn’t care a lick for Tyler or his family’s circumstances—Tyler has been turned away from the local hotels back home. His last hope is to gain employment at Rose Hall, the home of the local aristocracy.
Mr. Faith, the butler of the household, knew Tyler’s father, and suspecting that his former boss had not taken kindly to Tyler’s resignation, decided to give him a chance as a footman in the household. Tyler is thrilled to have gainful employment, and he’s excited to learn his new job. The lord and his siblings are nothing like he expected, and he’s quite nervous at first, but he’s quite happy with his duties and his accommodations.
Lord Rose, Johnnie, is quite surprised when he sees Tyler. More like stunned, really. But Mr. Faith and Johnnie’s siblings, twins Reese and Brent, and sister Gretchen, are none too surprised by Johnnie’s reaction. It seems that perhaps Johnnie has a “type.” Tyler is completely oblivious to Johnnie’s infatuation. Unbelievably, he truly has no idea about his own physical attributes. Having been married quite young and then lost his wife years earlier, he has concentrated on his work and managed to avoid any complications during his hotel days.
Johnnie, for his part, is determined to have Tyler. Mr. Faith is determined to make sure that Tyler is not damaged by Johnnie’s desires. Poor Tyler has zero clue what is going on, but Johnnie makes it his life’s mission to get Tyler into his life and his bed. He offers Tyler the job of Valet, and of course, Tyler is flattered. This assures Johnnie that Tyler will be near him and will give him the advantage of familiarity so that he can woo Tyler.
Of course, you know that all will not go smoothly. There are social obligations to be met, obnoxious former bosses to deal with, conniving heiresses to avoid, and a family member’s objections to overcome. Luckily, Johnnie and Tyler have a lot of good friends and family in their corner to help smooth the way when things look bleak. Johnnie does his best to convince Tyler that what is between them is real, but Tyler isn’t all that sure. When advice and support come from unexpected sources, Tyler begins to realize that maybe he has something to offer after all.
*sigh* Oh, how I loved this story. I’m not a fan of regency-ish type stories—I know, how terrible of me!—but this is sort of an alternate reality/historical/steampunk world that Jet Mykles has built, and I adored it!
OMG! This is almost as bad as being the last one to read Crossing Borders! How have I not have read Jet Mykles Heaven Sent series when I’m such a fan of her writing, not to mention those beautiful P.L. Nunn covers?!?!?! The first book of hers I read was Just for You, and the second I finished, I flipped right back to the beginning and reread it. I think that was the first time I’d ever done that. This is an alternate story of the Heaven Sent characters, and I am crying for the next book already! In the meantime, I really need to get it in gear and read the Heaven Sent series.
Mr. Faith, the butler of the household, knew Tyler’s father, and suspecting that his former boss had not taken kindly to Tyler’s resignation, decided to give him a chance as a footman in the household. Tyler is thrilled to have gainful employment, and he’s excited to learn his new job. The lord and his siblings are nothing like he expected, and he’s quite nervous at first, but he’s quite happy with his duties and his accommodations.
Lord Rose, Johnnie, is quite surprised when he sees Tyler. More like stunned, really. But Mr. Faith and Johnnie’s siblings, twins Reese and Brent, and sister Gretchen, are none too surprised by Johnnie’s reaction. It seems that perhaps Johnnie has a “type.” Tyler is completely oblivious to Johnnie’s infatuation. Unbelievably, he truly has no idea about his own physical attributes. Having been married quite young and then lost his wife years earlier, he has concentrated on his work and managed to avoid any complications during his hotel days.
Johnnie, for his part, is determined to have Tyler. Mr. Faith is determined to make sure that Tyler is not damaged by Johnnie’s desires. Poor Tyler has zero clue what is going on, but Johnnie makes it his life’s mission to get Tyler into his life and his bed. He offers Tyler the job of Valet, and of course, Tyler is flattered. This assures Johnnie that Tyler will be near him and will give him the advantage of familiarity so that he can woo Tyler.
Of course, you know that all will not go smoothly. There are social obligations to be met, obnoxious former bosses to deal with, conniving heiresses to avoid, and a family member’s objections to overcome. Luckily, Johnnie and Tyler have a lot of good friends and family in their corner to help smooth the way when things look bleak. Johnnie does his best to convince Tyler that what is between them is real, but Tyler isn’t all that sure. When advice and support come from unexpected sources, Tyler begins to realize that maybe he has something to offer after all.
*sigh* Oh, how I loved this story. I’m not a fan of regency-ish type stories—I know, how terrible of me!—but this is sort of an alternate reality/historical/steampunk world that Jet Mykles has built, and I adored it!
OMG! This is almost as bad as being the last one to read Crossing Borders! How have I not have read Jet Mykles Heaven Sent series when I’m such a fan of her writing, not to mention those beautiful P.L. Nunn covers?!?!?! The first book of hers I read was Just for You, and the second I finished, I flipped right back to the beginning and reread it. I think that was the first time I’d ever done that. This is an alternate story of the Heaven Sent characters, and I am crying for the next book already! In the meantime, I really need to get it in gear and read the Heaven Sent series.
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May 25, 2020I love that Mykles wrote fanfiction of her own characters. How hilariously novel. This was good fanfiction. Very satisfying.
July 27, 2016
Review can be read at It's About The Book
Tyler has to help his family. He moves back home and takes a job in service to the local Earl. The earl, Johnathan Rose, has been thunderstruck by his new footman. He can’t stop himself from offering Tyler the position of Valet, even though the guy really doesn’t have enough experience. Mr. Faith, his butler, knows exactly what Johnnie is up to. Eventually, despite having no experience with men, Tyler willingly enters into a romantic relationship with Johnnie. Tyler and Johnnie are quite happy together. Their relationship isn’t illegal, but it wouldn’t be looked upon with acceptance, either. Johnnie is an earl. Tyler is common and in Johnnie’s employ. It soon becomes apparent Johnnie is expected to marry. Not at some point in the distant future, but the royal family has actually chosen someone they feel would be a good wife. Tyler and Johnnie both have a lot to think about.
If you’re a fan of Jet Mykles’ Heaven Sent series this new series will be a fun read for you. It’s like one giant Easter egg. This was not an exact retelling of Tyler and Johnnie’s story, but there are distinct similarities. It was really nice seeing them falling in love again for the first time. Yeah, that can be read many ways, but I enjoyed it.
Most of the characters from the original series have been introduced. Lucas Sloane has already been shown to be a charming rogue, but his Reese is a bit more vivacious than he was in the original series. Reese is also now Johnnie’s brother. As well as Brent’s brother. Their sister is Gretchen. In addition to the characters themselves the setting is drastically different. They’re not contemporary rock stars. This book is historical, after a fashion. It’s an alternate reality where homosexuality is legal, even if it’s not condoned.
This book is fun and relatively low angst. Tyler and Johnnie, meet, they fall in love, and they get over their issues with very minimal pain along the way. Mostly, it’s a fun read. It’s especially fun if you love the guys from Heaven Sent and want to see them again.
Tyler has to help his family. He moves back home and takes a job in service to the local Earl. The earl, Johnathan Rose, has been thunderstruck by his new footman. He can’t stop himself from offering Tyler the position of Valet, even though the guy really doesn’t have enough experience. Mr. Faith, his butler, knows exactly what Johnnie is up to. Eventually, despite having no experience with men, Tyler willingly enters into a romantic relationship with Johnnie. Tyler and Johnnie are quite happy together. Their relationship isn’t illegal, but it wouldn’t be looked upon with acceptance, either. Johnnie is an earl. Tyler is common and in Johnnie’s employ. It soon becomes apparent Johnnie is expected to marry. Not at some point in the distant future, but the royal family has actually chosen someone they feel would be a good wife. Tyler and Johnnie both have a lot to think about.
If you’re a fan of Jet Mykles’ Heaven Sent series this new series will be a fun read for you. It’s like one giant Easter egg. This was not an exact retelling of Tyler and Johnnie’s story, but there are distinct similarities. It was really nice seeing them falling in love again for the first time. Yeah, that can be read many ways, but I enjoyed it.
Most of the characters from the original series have been introduced. Lucas Sloane has already been shown to be a charming rogue, but his Reese is a bit more vivacious than he was in the original series. Reese is also now Johnnie’s brother. As well as Brent’s brother. Their sister is Gretchen. In addition to the characters themselves the setting is drastically different. They’re not contemporary rock stars. This book is historical, after a fashion. It’s an alternate reality where homosexuality is legal, even if it’s not condoned.
This book is fun and relatively low angst. Tyler and Johnnie, meet, they fall in love, and they get over their issues with very minimal pain along the way. Mostly, it’s a fun read. It’s especially fun if you love the guys from Heaven Sent and want to see them again.
November 2, 2016
I will admit, I went back and forth, back and forth while reading Valet on whether I liked it or just simply thought it okay.
First off, by the author’s own admission by a note before the story, the book is a mixture of historical times and definitely a mixture of sexually advanced and sexually repressed societies. I actually think it would be easier to read if it had been made a completely fantastical place without just changing the words/cities names slightly. Because my brain kept saying “but that’s so wrong from a historical standpoint” and yet I also kept thinking “I like the characters and want them to win.”
I felt that Johnnie, for being a main character, was a bit too one-dimensional. I truly never felt like I got to know him. Tyler I got to know a little bit more and I liked him immensely. And I adored Reese and Lord Brent. Not to mention Chris who deserves his own HEA at some point. In fact, I’m hoping that not only will the author do Reese and Brent’s stories, but also Chris and Owens. All those men deserve to find love. And Gretchen needs to find her HEA as well with a man, otherwise the Rose family will die out quickly. And then what would the theatre do? They need more heirs.
There was a buildup in the book about Johnnie introducing a man named Sloane to his brother… and nothing happened. And an old lover of his coming on to him but after he turned him down… and again nothing happened. There seemed to be a ton of red herrings in this romance.
However, the romance ran pretty true to the romance story structure. Almost beat for beat.
And while it took until 75% of the book before I could honestly say I was caught up and couldn’t put the book down, I still gave Valet 4 stars. Why? Because it was an honest to goodness romance. Nothing too bad happened, and the bad stuff that could have derailed everything were revealed relatively quickly so that angst didn’t hang on for too long.
4 stars and very much looking forward to the next book in the series.
Reviewed by a-nony-mouse for Crystal’s Many Reviewers
*Copy provided for review*
First off, by the author’s own admission by a note before the story, the book is a mixture of historical times and definitely a mixture of sexually advanced and sexually repressed societies. I actually think it would be easier to read if it had been made a completely fantastical place without just changing the words/cities names slightly. Because my brain kept saying “but that’s so wrong from a historical standpoint” and yet I also kept thinking “I like the characters and want them to win.”
I felt that Johnnie, for being a main character, was a bit too one-dimensional. I truly never felt like I got to know him. Tyler I got to know a little bit more and I liked him immensely. And I adored Reese and Lord Brent. Not to mention Chris who deserves his own HEA at some point. In fact, I’m hoping that not only will the author do Reese and Brent’s stories, but also Chris and Owens. All those men deserve to find love. And Gretchen needs to find her HEA as well with a man, otherwise the Rose family will die out quickly. And then what would the theatre do? They need more heirs.
There was a buildup in the book about Johnnie introducing a man named Sloane to his brother… and nothing happened. And an old lover of his coming on to him but after he turned him down… and again nothing happened. There seemed to be a ton of red herrings in this romance.
However, the romance ran pretty true to the romance story structure. Almost beat for beat.
And while it took until 75% of the book before I could honestly say I was caught up and couldn’t put the book down, I still gave Valet 4 stars. Why? Because it was an honest to goodness romance. Nothing too bad happened, and the bad stuff that could have derailed everything were revealed relatively quickly so that angst didn’t hang on for too long.
4 stars and very much looking forward to the next book in the series.
Reviewed by a-nony-mouse for Crystal’s Many Reviewers
*Copy provided for review*
January 16, 2018
I don't know what made me decide on reading this random historical-like fantasy book apart from the word valet in the title which reminded me of the amazing A Gentleman's Position by the unparalleled K.J. Charles.
While this book was nowhere near as good, it was suprisingly interesting and easy to read.
Tyler was kind of a boring character but I really enjoyed the sexual tension in the book and didn't think once of putting it down until I reached the last page.
It is good for what it is: a feel-good, quick read.
While this book was nowhere near as good, it was suprisingly interesting and easy to read.
Tyler was kind of a boring character but I really enjoyed the sexual tension in the book and didn't think once of putting it down until I reached the last page.
It is good for what it is: a feel-good, quick read.
July 12, 2016
As the new Earl of Rose Hall, Johnnie must carry on his inherited duties. That means staffing the household with enough servants to meet the needs of the Rose family, as well as invited guests. Due to family hardships, Tyler seeks a job closer to his childhood home and applies for a position as footman; however the immediate attraction to Tyler inspires Johnnie to offer Tyler a position as his personal valet.
Valet is the first book in the Rose Family Chronicles. The genre is not a customary historical but a mix of time periods combined together with a few modern amenities incorporated. The time period mixture was done on purpose by the author. I think it adds more significance to the socially forbidden couple. The fans of the Heaven Sent series will recognize the engaging characters. The plot is a gratifying romance.
Johnnie is an easy going man, yet he takes his responsibilities seriously. He has had a few sexual flings but no long term affairs. What Johnnie really desires is a cherished relationship, preferably with a man not part of the nobility.
Tyler is a hard working shy man who is always mindful of his servant status; he feels uncomfortable being treated as an equal by Johnnie. Though Tyler and Johnnie truly love each other, Tyler’s biggest fear is losing Johnnie when Johnnie is required to wed and provide heirs.
Jet Mykles has created an outstanding incredibly enjoyable saga. I could almost feel the love Johnnie and Tyler share.
Valet is the first book in the Rose Family Chronicles. The genre is not a customary historical but a mix of time periods combined together with a few modern amenities incorporated. The time period mixture was done on purpose by the author. I think it adds more significance to the socially forbidden couple. The fans of the Heaven Sent series will recognize the engaging characters. The plot is a gratifying romance.
Johnnie is an easy going man, yet he takes his responsibilities seriously. He has had a few sexual flings but no long term affairs. What Johnnie really desires is a cherished relationship, preferably with a man not part of the nobility.
Tyler is a hard working shy man who is always mindful of his servant status; he feels uncomfortable being treated as an equal by Johnnie. Though Tyler and Johnnie truly love each other, Tyler’s biggest fear is losing Johnnie when Johnnie is required to wed and provide heirs.
Jet Mykles has created an outstanding incredibly enjoyable saga. I could almost feel the love Johnnie and Tyler share.
September 12, 2016
DNF
I really liked the original Heaven Sent series, and so I was a little wary about this reimagining. I'd read, on the author's website months ago, that she'd be setting this in what I thought would be Recency England.
What it actually is is a strange cobbled together fantasy romance. I get why writing the setting this way might be preferable, seeing as how sexual relationships between men were illegal then, but I wish Valet was set during the true historic times. It would have been interesting to see how the characters achieved their happily ever after within the confines of history.
I didn't like the strange respellings of days and months; I don't think they were needed and honestly, they pulled me out of the flow of reading at times.
Really though, what caused me to stop reading, was that I couldn't recognize the characters that I'd fallen in love with in Heaven. Where are they? Buried under tons of purple prose, which, to be fair, is in the original series a bit too but I guess I minded it less then.
This book was really, REALLY boring. And I even skimmed bits. I gave up at 70%.
Oh well, I'll give the original novels a reread (and would still recommend them) if I want to revisit the characters. I can't say that I'm not disappointed though.
I really liked the original Heaven Sent series, and so I was a little wary about this reimagining. I'd read, on the author's website months ago, that she'd be setting this in what I thought would be Recency England.
What it actually is is a strange cobbled together fantasy romance. I get why writing the setting this way might be preferable, seeing as how sexual relationships between men were illegal then, but I wish Valet was set during the true historic times. It would have been interesting to see how the characters achieved their happily ever after within the confines of history.
I didn't like the strange respellings of days and months; I don't think they were needed and honestly, they pulled me out of the flow of reading at times.
Really though, what caused me to stop reading, was that I couldn't recognize the characters that I'd fallen in love with in Heaven. Where are they? Buried under tons of purple prose, which, to be fair, is in the original series a bit too but I guess I minded it less then.
This book was really, REALLY boring. And I even skimmed bits. I gave up at 70%.
Oh well, I'll give the original novels a reread (and would still recommend them) if I want to revisit the characters. I can't say that I'm not disappointed though.
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