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The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting is the first book by KJ Charles I have ever had the pleasure to read, and it was utterly fantastic. I raced through this. Robin and Hart were two of the most rounded, well-drawn, and delightful romantic leads I have ever read, and I read a lot of romance books! They both have incredible inner-worlds, real insecurities, and genuine character development. The romantic arc in this book was utterly swoon-worthy, and I loved how Charles addressed the concerns both men would have about their future together, and was still able to give them a happy ending.

I will say this had a little more smut than I was expecting, even with the premise. I don’t tend to seek out sex-heavy books, but it was well written, and I do think totally necessary to the plot. I loved how Charles used the physical intimacy between Hart and Robin to nurture their emotional intimacy. I always think it’s deeply impressive in an open-door romance when the author can still make their first kiss into something squeal-worthy.

I loved the wider-cast in this novel as well, Marianne was a joy to read about, Alice was just a ray of sunshine. Even the villains in this felt so wonderfully rendered, and hate-able.

Overall an absolute joy to read, could not more highly recommend this book. It is so fun, and so funny.