Title: Unfinished Business at Crofton Hall: Robin & Simon (Modern Crofton)
Series: Modern Crofton
Author: Rebecca Cohen
Publisher:
Pages: 186
Formats: Reviewed on eBook
Rating: 5 stars
Acknowledgment: Thanks to Gay Romance Reviews for providing an ARC
As mentioned in the blurb, this particular book in the Modern Crofton series MUST be read in the order that the author has mentioned; to do so otherwise will leave you with a WTF feeling.
In Unfinished Business, we revisit Simon and Robin; Simon is a character that is such a joy to read whereas with more readings Robin is… well I shall say I’m not a fan of his- this isn’t a fault of the author as Rebecca Cohen is a fantastic reader and an authors success is to feel something, indeed ANYTHING for their characters and this she achieves as to her normal high standard.
In the novel immediately proceeding Unfinished Business, we see some of the events that directly impact Simon and Robin on the periphery, whereas here we see the full fallout and development of both their relationship and event and people impacting on their relationships.
I found this an interesting read because even though I enjoy all of her Modern Crofton series, this book “felt” differently if that makes sense; maybe it’s because I’m indifferent to Robin but this book felt slightly different to all others in the series, and that’s ok.
Thankfully, we also see more developments of Ben and Ashley’s relationship, along with snippets of the other fabulous and loveable residents of Crofton Hall.
The Modern Crofton series excels because while you’re getting to know new members of the Redbourne and extended family, you also get tantalising glimpses into already existing characters. This is where Rebecca Cohen exceeds; she knows her characters inside and out like a well worn glove, and any development she gives them is well deserved- though she likes to certainly put hem through the wars before their happy endings!