Sometimes a Rogue by Mary Jo Putney
Publisher & Release Date: Zebra,
August 27, 2013
Time
and setting: 1813, England, Ireland
Genre:
Historical Regency Romance
Length:
433 pages
Heat
Level: 1 Scorching Hot Flame
Rating: 4.25 Gold Crowns
Book Description:
Sometimes. . .
Even the most proper young lady yearns for adventure. But when the very well bred Miss Sarah Clarke-Townsend impulsively takes the place of her pregnant twin, it puts her own life at risk. If the kidnappers after her sister discover they've abducted Sarah instead, she will surely pay with her life. . .
A Rogue. . .
Rob Carmichael survived his disastrous family by turning his back on his heritage and becoming a formidable Bow Street Runner with a talent for rescuing damsels in distress. But Sarah is one damsel who is equal to whatever comes. Whether racing across Ireland with her roguish rescuer or throwing herself into his arms, she challenges Rob at every turn.
Even the most proper young lady yearns for adventure. But when the very well bred Miss Sarah Clarke-Townsend impulsively takes the place of her pregnant twin, it puts her own life at risk. If the kidnappers after her sister discover they've abducted Sarah instead, she will surely pay with her life. . .
A Rogue. . .
Rob Carmichael survived his disastrous family by turning his back on his heritage and becoming a formidable Bow Street Runner with a talent for rescuing damsels in distress. But Sarah is one damsel who is equal to whatever comes. Whether racing across Ireland with her roguish rescuer or throwing herself into his arms, she challenges Rob at every turn.
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I found this book through the Kindle Unlimited
program and was able to purchase the audio version for an excellent price as
well. I vaguely remembered reading some of the other books in the Lost Lords
series years ago, and like Ms. Putney’s writing style. I am so glad I
discovered this excellent tale of friendship blossoming into true love.
Sarah Clark-Townsend willingly puts her life in
danger to save her very pregnant sister from kidnappers, bend on spiriting her
away, by pretending she is the duchess. While she has longed for adventure, she
may have gotten more than she has bargained for.
Rob Carmichael, a Bow Street Runner and one of the
Lost Lords of the School of Westerfiled, arrives at his friend, the Duke of
Ashton’s home to find his household in an uproar. The duchess is in labor and
her sister has been abducted. He quickly offers to find her sister and bring
her home.
When Rob finds Sarah, will he be able to get her
safely away from her abductors, while still keeping his heart intact, or will
this adorable golden chick with a fluffy cloud of blonde hair worm her way
passed his barriers?
Sarah is an outstanding heroine. She is brave,
fearless and intensely loyal, yet able to be a completely feminine woman and a
lady through and through. Her tender nature comes through from the first page
and only grows stronger as the story progresses. Her easy acceptance of Rob’s
illegitimate daughter, not only acceptance, but willingness to take her in hand,
melted my heart.
Rob is such a wonderful hero, determined to protect
those in his care, a loyal friend and an honorable man all rolled into a
handsome rogue in the bargain. The title is great for this story as it fits Rob
perfectly. While many were convinced he is a rogue, including his cantankerous
grandmother—delightful character by the way—he is actually not a rogue at all.
He is a Bow Street Runner no less, fighting to right wrongs and defend justice.
He has a past filled with heartache and plenty of reason for him to be cynical,
but Rob has not let it color his true character.
The romance between Sarah and Rob grows steadily as
the tale unfolds. There is physical attraction from the start, but neither of
them believe they can love again, both having loved and lost in their past.
Their marriage starts out based on companionship and desire, but by the end of
the story, it becomes a love match that will stand the test of time. I always
enjoy “friends to lovers” stories since I have one of my own.
I thoroughly enjoyed the narrative by Steven
Crossley. He reads with emotion, easily able to bring the characters to life.
His voice tone for the females is credible and allowed me to forget that a male
was the reader. He also has a good handle of the accents of this wide cast of
characters. I look forward to listening to future books performed by him.
I thoroughly
enjoyed reading/listening to Sometimes a Rogue and plan to continue with the
Lost Lords series. If you enjoy a great love story with plenty of action and a
good deal of suspense along the way, then you will enjoy this book as much as I
have. Happy reading!
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