Dearest Rogue by Elizabeth Hoyt
(Maiden Lane Series Book 8)
Published & Release Date: Hachette
Book Group, May 26, 2015
Time
and setting: 1741 London, England
Genre:
Historical Georgian Romance
Length:
347 pages
Heat
Level: 1 Scorching Hot Flames
Rating: 4.5 Gold Crowns
HE CAN GUARD HER
Lady Phoebe Batten is pretty, vivacious, and yearning for a social life befitting the sister of a powerful duke. But because she is almost completely blind, her overprotective brother insists that she have an armed bodyguard by her side at all times-the very irritating Captain Trevillion.
FROM EVERY DANGER
Captain James Trevillion is proud, brooding, and cursed with a leg injury from his service in the King's dragoons. Yet he can still shoot and ride like the devil, so watching over the distracting Lady Phoebe should be no problem at all-until she's targeted by kidnappers.
BUT PASSION ITSELF
Caught in a deadly web of deceit, James must risk life and limb to save his charge from the lowest of cads-one who would force Lady Phoebe into a loveless marriage. But while they're confined to close quarters for her safekeeping, Phoebe begins to see the tender man beneath the soldier's hard exterior . . . and the possibility of a life-and love-she never imagined possible.
Lady Phoebe Batten is pretty, vivacious, and yearning for a social life befitting the sister of a powerful duke. But because she is almost completely blind, her overprotective brother insists that she have an armed bodyguard by her side at all times-the very irritating Captain Trevillion.
FROM EVERY DANGER
Captain James Trevillion is proud, brooding, and cursed with a leg injury from his service in the King's dragoons. Yet he can still shoot and ride like the devil, so watching over the distracting Lady Phoebe should be no problem at all-until she's targeted by kidnappers.
BUT PASSION ITSELF
Caught in a deadly web of deceit, James must risk life and limb to save his charge from the lowest of cads-one who would force Lady Phoebe into a loveless marriage. But while they're confined to close quarters for her safekeeping, Phoebe begins to see the tender man beneath the soldier's hard exterior . . . and the possibility of a life-and love-she never imagined possible.
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While browsing books offered for review on
Net-Galley, I found Dearest Rogue and since I had read books by Elizabeth Hoyt in
the past, I requested it. This book is another fantastic addition to the
wonderful Maiden Lane series. This is definitely a character-driven read,
and I enjoyed it immensely.
Captain James Trevillion sustained an injury which
has left him with a bad limp, causing him to resign from the 4th
dragoons. He’s been hired by the Duke of Wakefield to guard his sister, Lady
Phoebe because she has slowly been losing her sight for years and is now almost
completely blind. Phoebe is bright, vivacious and witty with everyone, except
the captain, but when he saves her from kidnapping, she changes her demeanor toward
him, and now looks upon him as her friend and no longer the overbearing man who
keeps her from freedom.
Trevillion is fiercely attracted to the enchanting
Phoebe, but knows he is too far beneath her to ever have her return his regard.
After all, he’s the son of a Yeoman, and she’s the daughter and sister of a
duke. Yet Phoebe is far from the typical duke’s daughter. When danger strikes
again, they are forced to flee London.
Can Trevillion overcome the barrier society dictates
and win the heart of the sweet and innocent, yet alluring Lady Phoebe, while
keeping her from harm, or will those barriers separate them for good?
What makes Dearest
Rogue such a delightful read are the characters. Phoebe is easy to
love. While she regrets the loss of her sight, she does not let it throw into
despair. She is determined to live a full life and gain some independence, whether
her brother agrees or not. I loved her feisty attitude and her kindness to her
loved ones, even her autocratic, controlling brother.
James Trevillion is a fantastic hero with all the
qualities that I love. He’s honorable and kind and determined to keep Phoebe
safe, even when she puts herself in danger in her bid for freedom. He earns
Phoebe’s trust and admiration when they are forced to go into hiding by showing
her true kindness and offering her friendship. He’s a bit of a tortured soul as
well, which is my favorite kind of hero. Ms. Hoyt does a fantastic job of
protecting his secret too without irritating me, which is a big plus.
Dearest
Rogue has a bit of everything to make it an engaging
read, a great romance, filled with tender moments, delightful characters to
fall in love with and a mystery to unravel. It kept me reading long into the
night. I highly recommend this wonderful love story between two people who
should not have fit. I’m sure you will enjoy it as much as I have. Happy
reading!
Vikki, I've just finished reading it and I totally agree with your review. I fell in love with Phoebe and James.
ReplyDeleteThey are fantastic characters! Thanks for stopping by!
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