Modern English (The Full English Series, 2) Paperback – February 16, 2021

Rachel Spangler earned her kudos on the first book in this series, and this second installment doesn't disappoint. The characters are well drawn and likable. I was pulling for the burgeoning relationship from the very beginning. Spangler's dialogue throughout is so darn intelligent, and deeply introspective at times. You'll cheer for Vic and Sophia as they inch toward their happy ending.

I think I have my first "book hangover" in quite a while after reading this one. Need to savor this before I jump into another book. Two very strong and forceful women who know what they want in life and expect no one and nothing to get in their way. I really loved the awesome first encounter between Lady Victoria and Sophia LeBlanc. Kind of instant animosity with a strong touch of attraction. It set the stage for a relationship that will warm the heart. This was so very well written that I never had to guess who was speaking. Vic was so elegant and eloquent, the perfect portrayal of British sophistication. Sophia was pure American. Loved their differences but was moved by the fact that both were such honorable women. Very, very happy with this continuation of Full English. Thank you so much, Rachel, for giving us readers a most welcome book. You did a magnificent job with this one.

A standalone sequel to Full English, this is another lovely story about an American meeting a British woman and how the differences between them pave the way to a perfect love story.The culture clash is not as pronounced in this book as in the former one, but the different mentalities between MCs are causing lots of conflicts. Conflict leads to heated discussions, and heated discussions lead to heated nights in Lady Victoria's bed.The American finds it difficult to respect English nobility titles, but she learns that the noblewoman before her is so much more than her title.I loved the characters' arcs. They developed slowly and gradually came to learn what's good for them, who they really are, and what they want out of life. The realization moments for each of them were beautifully written and very wisely paced.I loved the previous book, and I absolutely adored the characters in it, but I must admit that this sequel presents even better writing and better characters. Very well done!T&T:Tropes: Self-made woman, opposites attract, rich girl/poor girl (in mentality, not in bank statements).Triggers: Sexism, male chauvinism, media scandals.Rating: I gave the book 4 stars, and I highly recommend it.

Loved this book to the end. Rachel painted the scenery like a true artist. Plot was a roller coaster ride of emotions. Two women fighting to be themselves in a limited world offered to them. Plenty of humor and hot sex plus quick British humor. Well worth the read!

Well done. A pleasure to read. Great characters. Believable love story and plot. Light and warm and engaging. Good set up for Plain English.

I have been reading Ms. Spangler's work for some time, I feel with each new book released she is becoming more gifted in her storytelling and look forward to see where the next book with take me.I suggest if you have not read any of her works, do yourself a favor, pick up one.

I loved Modern English. You will enjoy this book more if you read Full English first. This is a great book with a great cast of characters. The setting and the descriptions of the castle were wonderful.

I will say that Rachel Spangler is very hit or miss for me, and this book was a miss, which is a disappointment because Full English is probably one of my favorite books in this genre and I have read it several times. I really didn't even want to finish this book on the other hand....In this follow-up to Full English we follow the storyline of Lady Victoria and Sophia. Lady Victoria is the daughter of a duke and Sophia is an American actress who is starring in a movie that is filming at her residence. After possibly the most bizarre courting scenario I have ever read, the remainder of the book has them bobbing and weaving through a myriad of obstacles in their path. My main complaints about this book are the development, or lack thereof, of the characters and some plot choices that feel heavily manufactured. I do believe Rachel did a great job of developing Vic, while she is a little too perfect all the time, she has a backstory and motivations that we can understand. Sophia, from a developmental standpoint, on the other hand, is lackluster. Sophia comes from a poor upbringing (which is only mentioned in passing and never expounded upon) and *insert American pulling up by bootstraps imagery* was able to find success in the entertainment business. We are also informed she allegedly had to act in what I assume was softcore porn to be successful, apparently. She also is presented as an aspiring director with a true vision, but I do believe there is a lot more to directing a film than camera angles, which is the only thing Sophia seems to ever discuss, to ad nauseam. Sophia lacks depth as a character and is basically just a walking "started from the bottom now I'm here" caricature with a chip on her shoulder. Also, at times, her motives rarely make sense, for example she decides, arbitrarily, that she is going to "break" Vic. Why? I have no idea. What does that even mean? I also have no clue other than it makes her seem like a real pain. I did not find her compelling as a character and basically most of the book I was just thinking Vic could do so much better.The plot was also not that great, they clearly are not a great match, and the obstacles presented actually do make sense why they shouldn't be together. And the ending... not to be blunt, but it was pretty bad. I was wondering how Rachel was going to wrap it up and I guess she didn't know either and just went with the only thing she could come up with. It felt like she went in hoping the story would write itself, but then it didn't and so she had to pull a rabbit out of a hat and this is what we were left with. This is a fine book to pass the time, but I will return to Full English for more fully fleshed-out characters I actually want to end up together.

In order to read the newest book in the series I wanted to read this one again and I still stand by my 5 star rating. Technically it can be read as a standalone, but I promise you, you’ll want to read all the books in the series.My favorite part about this series is the first meetings, Vic and Sophia surely had a spectacular one with that sword fighting and acting, it’s perfect. Both women comefrom very different backgrounds, Lady Victoria is part of an English aristocrat family and Sophia (despite her fancy last name) has worked hard to get where she is now. There’s so much chemistry between them both, starting from the very first moments until the last. They challenge each other, but at the same time they fit together so well, it’s wonderful to read.

I think this is the best book of Rachel Spangler to date. If you know the English culture, its aristocracy and proudness of its heritage you will appreciate this book . I truly enjoyed reading this book as a non English living for decades in England and have first hand experience of its culture and preservation towards their heritage, regardless whether they’re pro or against monarchy.

Enjoyable and believable, definitely going to check out the rest of their works. Not sure if the wicked witch mother turned it around though