Absolutely lovely. I can't believe I haven't started this series sooner!
I love Eliot Grayson, and while this alt-historical series is a bit different from her more popular stuff, it still has her unmistakable, sexy, delicious atmosphere and style.

The world she creates in this series is unusual and magical, and I was obsessed from the start. "The Replacement Husband" is a historical romance with all the usual historical tropes, from blushing virgins and gruff love interests, to marriage shenanigans and interfering parents (and villains!), plus a whole lot of secret pining, sexy first times, and falling in love despite adverse circumstances. The world-building is pretty unusual, and I'm so looking forward to discovering more about this world where some men are Goddess-blessed and what it entails more precisely.

I loved both protagonists so much! Arthur was an ABSOLUTE dreamboat, and I freaking adored how gruff and protective he was, how respectful and witty and caring. He's got hidden layers and seeing him with Owen was a treat.
And Owen! I really felt for him. He's put through the ringer in the beginning of the novel, and I wanted to simultaneously hug him and shake him. His insecurities and fears were very relatable, and I thought Eliot Grayson did a wonderful job at portraying how much a low self-worth can impact a person's understanding of the world and the people around them.
I loved them together to bits: sexy and sweet, emotional and funny, every one of their scenes together stole the show.

I'm so excited to start book two. I had an inkling it was going to be a redemption story, and omg, I'm so looking forward to see how Eliot will manage it.