Sinful Deeds (Cynfell Brothers #2) (2024)

This the second book in the series I quite likes. I loved both characters but I loved the independent nature and spirit of the mistress. Very nice novella.

Tenía suficiente material para ser un libro de 300 páginas 😑

I love SH books. She just has this way of creating such a wonderful bond between the H/h. Dante Cynfell sees no need to ever marry as long as he has Josephine Beaumont as his mistress why would he? Jo Jo met Dante and was flattered when he showed an interest in her. Before she knew however four years have past and she feels the only thing they share is a bed.

I respected that she wanted more for herself and even though Dante is completely faithful only to her there is no security in her future. She sets out to seal her own success but her heart won't let Dante go. Dante tries but can a leopard change his spots? While I liked the couple I just wasn't as pulled into this story as I have past reads by her. There is a love scene but one expects that with a SH book no matter how short she always seems capable of adding one within the story. Enjoy!

SINFELL DEEDS is book two in Samantha Holt's Cynfell Brothers series. It features, the second eldest brother, Dante Cynfell and his relationship with his mistress, Josephine.

Josephine is a talented artist that loves Dante, but is tired of him taking her for granted. When her talent is recognized and promoted by a gentleman in the art world she see's the opportunity to break off her arrangement with Dante and take care of herself. He is genuinely surprised by her actions, having never realized she was unhappy. He tries to convince her to come back to him, but stubbornly refuses her request for marriage. Poor Dante learns how much this woman means to him and how much he needs her the hard way. He finally comes to his senses, swallows his pride, and works to become a man who deserves Jo... meaning he gives up his late nights out and ither rakehell ways.

Interesting story, not overly long or drawn out. Perfect for listening to on a short road trip as I did. I really appreciated that the narration was done by someone with a British accent. It added to the authenticity of the story. 4 stars

Sinful Deeds is actually book 2 in the Cynfell Brothers series by Holt. I really enjoyed this book. Dante Cynfell is a typical second brother in the peerage. He has nothing to do with his time but live solely for himself. His mistress Josephine Beaumont is weary of constantly feeling used. I thought this was a very unique storyline. I don’t think I have ever read a book about a mistress in Regency Era England. I enjoyed Josephine’s character. I would have to give this book a 5 star.

Josephine, a widow, was Dante Cynfell's mistress for four years, until she grew tired of the late-night visits when he promised to arrive earlier and the drunken behavior. The little remarks she heard from other women about being his mistress bothered her too. They loved each other immensely but because of his parents, he was terrified of marriage and vowed to never marry. Will Josephine ever change Dante's mind about making her his wife?

Fabulous book! Well written without a dull moment from cover to cover. They have a beautiful relationship. She only wants to be a wife and no longer wishes to carry the silent stigma of being a mistress. Her character is so strong. It was wonderful watching her stand up for herself and blossom into the artist she was meant to be.
The story briefly but crucially touches on the very sensitive subject of postpartum depression during a time when they didn't know what it really was. There's a point in the story when everything falls into place and you know this is exactly why things happened the way they did. It's heartbreaking.

Received a copy in exchange for an honest review.

Widowed Josephine has been the mistress to Dante. They have enjoyed their relationship, but lately she feels the need to wanting more from life and Dante. Dante has taken for granted that Josephine would always be there, but what will he do when she breaks off their arrangement? Dante will go to great lengths to prove he can be the man for Josephine as long as marriage is off the table. When these two are together it is sinful, but lust can only go so far. Can the find the middle ground and get their HEA?

Curiously romantic

A rake and wastrel who is not one, a mistress who is also an artist...a curious combination somehow creates an enjoyable romance. This really is a typical historical romance with dash of steam with a sweet happy ending.

Again - I love this series - but they are novellas, so I'm flying through.

I received a complimentary copy of this book as part of an anthology from Booksprout and I have also purchased the book individually.

This was the first book of the series that I have read. While it is the second of the series, this can be enjoyed as a stand-alone. It is one that is completely different from other historical romances that I have read previously. As such, I was completely enchanted in reading this and trying to anticipate the different scenarios the author would do to bring these two together again.

Josephine has been Dante's mistress for 4 years after the death of her husband. Lately she has been unhappy with him. Jo-Jo, Dante's pet name for her, leaves him and try to become a successful artist after selling one of her paintings. Dante is SHOCKED! How could she leave him?!

The plot was well written and a delight to read. I was completely swept away. It was a relatively quick read and I couldn't turn the pages fast enough.

This was written in a dual POV format. It was enchanting to Dante's thoughts during this tumultuous period in his life. How he plots to get her back. Plus the jealously that appears at another gentleman's interest in her art.

This is a sexy read. There was really nothing overly graphic but it may offend some. I would highly recommend this to anyone OVER the age of 18, especially if you love historical romances.

This is Book 2 in the Cynfell Brother Series and I was putting off reading it because of the mistress angle. But in a way that makes no sense does it since I knew that when I picked it? Surprisingly I liked it even better than I expected. In part I think because of both of the main characters and the fact that Josephine wasn't a homewrecker. It helped that they both had such affection for each other. Well, Josephine was in love with him. Dante didn't realize how much he cared for her and her friendship as well as their passion times in bed. It was a great wake-up call for him when she broke things off.

It caused Dane to grow up and find purpose and to work some things through about Josephine..Jo-Jo as he called her.

This book was a fast reading story, with fun, charm, struggles emotionally and a fine H.E.A.

I voluntarily read a copy of this book and this is my honest opinion of it.

Sinful Deeds is a short story with Julian, Marquis of Lockwood brother Dante can't seem to understand what his mistress Josephine wants. Dante has given Josephine everything she could possibly want except the one thing Dante is unable to give her, marriage! As the two journey takes them on a of reality will they be able to find their happy ever after? Samantha Holt's book is well-written with well developed characters, an enjoyable story line that kept me interested right to the end and wanting more, sizzling passion, and uncertainties. With setting descriptions and action sequences are wonderfully vivid which brings this read together perfectly. With visit from characters who you found a special place in your heart for from the first in the series Sinful Confessions that brings this read together perfectly!

Horrendous narration. This is a review of the Audible version.

Where to begin? The story was just okay but the quality of the production and the narrator brought the rating down substantially. It was barely 5 minutes in when there was a truck heard on the audio. A window open in the recording studio? Then the incorrect pronunciations were very distracting. “Tryst”, “virile”, “frigate”, “chivalrous” were some of the most egregious. There were editing errors, too, but I don’t know if they were in the book or a narrator error.

And this was all in a short book. Very disappointing but I did finish it.

Super quick read. Second in a series, but easily a stand alone. Liked the first one, this was good too. I'm not fond of the mistress wants to marry now type of story, but as those go, this was exceptional. The mistress was very much in love with him, and he loved her, but as men may do, came to not appreciate her or recognize his feelings for her. And as almost all regency H's, was dead set against marriage. Their relationship actually develops more fully with their parting and the HEA is lovely.. (would have liked an epilogue!)

Josephine has been Dante’s mistress for four years. He has been faithful to her for their time together, but he cannot seem to abandon his other bachelor habits. She wants more than he can give her; she would like to be his wife. Hurt and discouraged, she leaves him to pursue a career as an artist (she is very talented). The separation is difficult of both of them. Dante looks for any way he can to convince her to come back to him. Will he find that way, and if he does, will he take it? Sinful Deeds is an emotional story with great characters.

LOVED THIS DANTE AND JO JO

Josephine had been DANTE mistress for four years she loved him desperately, in the end she wanted more. Josephine knew he would never marry her, she wanted to painter a great artist
DANTE could not understand this.

DANTE was in love with Josephine he gave her everything but would never marry her, not just her but did not want to be married to anyone, due to his parents marriage.

Great love story loved Dante.

3.5! I liked this better then the first. I liked that when the story had started the hero, Dante, and heroine, Josephine, had known each other for years before the story started so the love between them Felt more believable. I also liked how Josephine had a goal and wanted a career with her art and she wanted to be more in her life!

Short and cute. From the blurb you can expect the expected. A quickie read featuring a second son nobleman trying to win back the woman he loves, and yes he obviously didn't know until he lost her. Perfect type of angst. Heroine was sweet and firm in knowing she wants more than to be a mistress and she deserves it. Hero was wise enough to pull his head out of his ass and became a better man too.

Expectations

An interesting interaction between Dante and Josephine after four years. Despite her goals she can't extinguish her love nor can he seem to survive without her. Her attitude bothered me, both have weaknesses but Dante tried harder to change. Enjoyed the story but something was missing. On to the next brother.

I would like to thank Bianca Blythe for a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Interesting to have an MC that is a mistress and that she's not being slu*t shamed for her decisions. The ending was a bit of a let down. I read this as part of the Rogues like it hot boxset.

True love

OMG I loved this story .....Dante and Josephine we're meant to be together you could feel the love from the beginning to the end. 2 Thumbs Up!!

Another well-written historical romance novel by Samantha Holt. Dante and Josephine both came alive and captured my interest, and it was wonderful to see more than physical sparks between them.

Mundane

This story is rather mundane. There is no intrigue or excitement in the plot. I actually became disinterested and distracted.

Another historical romp

It was a good story. It could stand alone though it is better as a part two. I don't know how realistic it is for the heroine to be an artist in that era.

Book two in series but can be read as standalone. Short sweet read with HEA. I love these novellas.

Not as good as the first

I liked the first story better than this one. It was still a good tale just a little slower and less exciting.

Another heartfelt story

I enjoyed this book as it helped two people become in love all over. It is a good love story.

Dante's Mistress

Josephine is tired of being "just" a mistress, she wants more. Marriage, a family and a doting husband. No more late night, drunken booty calls. Dante, being adamantly opposed to marriage, believes she is bluffing and doesn't take her seriously. He's shocked when she moves out of the house he set her up in. Determined to win her back, he does everything short of asking her to marry him. That he will never do.
Sinful Deeds is a pretty good novela, #2 of the Cynfell Brothers series, a collection of 7 books, one for each of the Cynfell Brothers. It kept my attention from page one to the last. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.

I liked this story and for the most part, the transformation of both main characters was good, especially the exploration of Dante. It was a good, entertaining story.

Good series

This is the 2nd in the series. So far I've enjoyed both books. Well written and I like the variety of characters.