The Gentleman’s Guide to Getting Lucky (Montague Siblings #1.5)

Don’t get me wrong, I like Mackenzie Lee.

I do love her characters Monty and Percy and was hoping for quite a bit more. This little (and by little I mean very, very short) book is passed off as a novella.

It truly isn’t.

If you count the 17 blank sheets the book clocks in under 100 pages and I think it would be generous to say that it’s even 10,000 words total. There is the fun banter and hopeless inner monologue of poor Monty as he attempts to face the approaching move to London with Percy. Same ol, same ol.

And really, that’s where the problems arise. This novella, which would be more accurately described as a short story, lacks one thing…a plot. Further, it takes place during the weeks between the other two novels, so we already know what the outcome will be.

Is it worth the $10 price tag? Nope, sorry.

This seems like a bit of a money grab by our dear Miss Lee. It isn’t so much a story as it is an addendum. A cup of weak tea that possibly was edited out of the first book and resurrected and foisted on an unsuspecting fanbase.

It isn’t a story if nothing happens…and truly nothing happens in this. There isn’t even one new character introduced.
Perhaps in writing about so many pirates, Mackenzie Lee has actually become one…because I feel a bit robbed.

I absolutely love The Gentleman guides serie of books and I was dying to read this one!

Yes its short and theres no real suspens since its between the 2 books that were already published but thats not the point of this story. The point is the but what happened just after the end of the 1st book? What happened after they confessed their love and finally kissed?

I love that we see Montys doubts about this situation. Monty is a very dear character to me and I love seeing him evolved all along those 3 books! And gosh I cant wait for the next book!
The conversation about Monty and Percys sex life with Felicity is hilarious and a great opening for this short story!

I recommend to anyone who swooned over Percy and Montys story and wants a tiny bit more. As long as you keep in mind that its short and that Mackenzi wrote this more for herself than for publication at first, I dont think youll be disappointed.

And having Christian Coulson back for the Audible version is such a treat!!!! Hes honestly amazing!

Audible Review:

Overall 5 out of 5 stars
Performance 5 out of 5 stars
Story 5 out of 5 stars

So much love for Monty and Percy!
I would seriously listen to anything having to do with Monty and Percy, the length of the story would make no difference, I love them that much! This was short but oh so sweet! It left me wanting more, more, more- I’m pretty sure I’d think that no matter what. They are just the cutest boys and I adore them! This story had me laughing out loud, but then getting all up in my feels a minute later. Monty was so unsure of himself, it was adorable and frustrating all at once.
Christian Coulson narration is perfection. I’m pretty sure I said that when I reviewed TGGtV&V, but it’s true. He does such a fantastic job bringing Monty, and Percy, and all the other characters, to life. It’s such a wonderful experience listening to his performance.

I love love loved this exploration into Percy and Monty getting intimate for the first time. Lee just perfectly nails (oh, that pun was honestly not intended) the complicated emotions that go along with having sex with a partner, what it means when one person has experience and the other doesn’t, and how loving the person you’re with changes everything. And per usual, Felicity had me literally LOLing.

I got this little book because I absolutely had to read how the characters got along after their big misadventure. I don’t know if it’s worth the entire price I paid for so few words, but I guess if you’re hooked your hooked.

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