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Beloved Rouge
Jamie Maxwell, chef d'un puissant clan d'Écosse, fomente une vengeance contre les Carleton. Son plan ? Enlever Alexia, fille cadette de sir Carleton et fiancée de l'un des favoris d'Élisabeth Tudor, la veille de son mariage. Jamie ne pouvait pas trouver mieux pour prendre sa revanche sur ses ennemis jurés ! Une revanche d'autant plus délectable qu'Alexia est pourvue d'indéniables attraits... Des années plus tôt, Jamie l'avait rencontrée par hasard et n'avait pu résister au désir de goûter ses lèvres pulpeuses.
363 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 1988
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Penelope Williamson
26 books237 followersPenelope Williamson is an internationally renowned author of historical romance and suspense. Penelope Williamson was born in Fairbanks, Alaska, and spent the first eleven years of her life as an US Air Force brat. She has a B.A. in history, an M.A. in broadcast journalism, and was in the U.S. Marine Corps for six years, where she reached the rank of Captain. She has more than 1.8 million books in print, including The Outsider, Heart of the West A Wild Yearning, Once in a Blue Moon, and Keeper of the Dream. Penny is a past winner of the Romantic Times' Best Historical Romance of the Year award and the Romance Writers of America's RITA awards. Penelope Williamson lives with her husband in Mill Valley, California.
pseudonyms: Elizabeth Lambert, Penn Williamson
pseudonyms: Elizabeth Lambert, Penn Williamson
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January 26, 2023
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A solid debut for this author. I have only read Keeper Of The Dreams by this author, which I loved. This book had some surprising differences but I enjoyed it!
This was not your typical enemies forced to marriage. The h is adventurous, cunning, and great with weapons. She sneaks out dressed as boy to attend the yearly gathering of the March Law. While there, she is saved from a bully by a beautiful, mischievous boy. The two form an everlasting bond.
When she is at her betrothal, he kidnaps her. He was there to save his brother but couldn't resist stealing the h. The two are still madly in love. The problem is that their families are long-time enemies. Once married, others try to tear them apart.
I really loved this couple! The H was a clever, charming man with a great sense of humor. He loves the h and doesn't want to change her (refreshing). They both had a decree of commonsense (TG🙏). This couple was so enjoyable!
Didn't like: the author wrote such interesting characters I would have liked to have explored their characters more.
A solid debut for this author. I have only read Keeper Of The Dreams by this author, which I loved. This book had some surprising differences but I enjoyed it!
This was not your typical enemies forced to marriage. The h is adventurous, cunning, and great with weapons. She sneaks out dressed as boy to attend the yearly gathering of the March Law. While there, she is saved from a bully by a beautiful, mischievous boy. The two form an everlasting bond.
When she is at her betrothal, he kidnaps her. He was there to save his brother but couldn't resist stealing the h. The two are still madly in love. The problem is that their families are long-time enemies. Once married, others try to tear them apart.
I really loved this couple! The H was a clever, charming man with a great sense of humor. He loves the h and doesn't want to change her (refreshing). They both had a decree of commonsense (TG🙏). This couple was so enjoyable!
Didn't like: the author wrote such interesting characters I would have liked to have explored their characters more.
May 7, 2019
4 and 1/2 Stars! A great 16th century Scottish Romance
This was Penelope Williamson's first romance and while it might not rise to the level of her later ones (see partial list below), I thoroughly enjoyed it and believe it is worthy of your time and better than most.
Set in Scotland in 1584, Beloved Rogue is the story of the Scottish-English borderlands where feuds and rivalries went on for hundreds of years. When she is only 14, Alexia Carleton, a high spirited proud English girl, meets Jamie Maxwell, a Scot whose clan has been the enemy of the Carletons for generations. With one kiss, she is captured by his love forever. Years later, when she is 19 and betrothed to an English nobleman, Jamie comes to her home, Thirlwell Castle, to rescue one of his brothers. While in the process, he takes her as a hostage, ostensibly to ransom her for his family's sword and gold. He takes her to one of his family's castles and in the weeks that follow, they become lovers and he confesses he loves her. But he can never wed her because she is English and he a Scot and while they share great passion, there is also great mistrust between them. Will he give her back?
I did love this story and particularly the way Williamson brought it all to a close that had me teary eyed. If you're a Williamson fan, this one is worth your reading even if not as amazing as some of her other ones.
While it's a debut novel, it reflects her attention to detail, a great story with lots of side plots, her wonderful ability to make you feel along with her well developed characters, and her creation of a lovable hero and heroine as well as endearing secondary characters. The historical setting is accurate as are the place names and geographical features she so well describes.
This was Penelope Williamson's first romance and while it might not rise to the level of her later ones (see partial list below), I thoroughly enjoyed it and believe it is worthy of your time and better than most.
Set in Scotland in 1584, Beloved Rogue is the story of the Scottish-English borderlands where feuds and rivalries went on for hundreds of years. When she is only 14, Alexia Carleton, a high spirited proud English girl, meets Jamie Maxwell, a Scot whose clan has been the enemy of the Carletons for generations. With one kiss, she is captured by his love forever. Years later, when she is 19 and betrothed to an English nobleman, Jamie comes to her home, Thirlwell Castle, to rescue one of his brothers. While in the process, he takes her as a hostage, ostensibly to ransom her for his family's sword and gold. He takes her to one of his family's castles and in the weeks that follow, they become lovers and he confesses he loves her. But he can never wed her because she is English and he a Scot and while they share great passion, there is also great mistrust between them. Will he give her back?
I did love this story and particularly the way Williamson brought it all to a close that had me teary eyed. If you're a Williamson fan, this one is worth your reading even if not as amazing as some of her other ones.
While it's a debut novel, it reflects her attention to detail, a great story with lots of side plots, her wonderful ability to make you feel along with her well developed characters, and her creation of a lovable hero and heroine as well as endearing secondary characters. The historical setting is accurate as are the place names and geographical features she so well describes.
November 8, 2015
THIS BOOK IS..........
February 25, 2012
Overall Rating: 3.85 // Action: 4 / Emotion: 4.5 / Romance: 4.5 / Sensuous: 1.5 / Suspense 4 // Historical Flavor: 4 / Laughter: 4 / Tears: 4½
In conclusion, Beloved Rogue is an enjoyable, but not must-read Historical Romance. Williamson created: {1} Jamie: the perfect alpha, hunky, hero (in spite of a disapproving harridan of a mother) who never seemed to make a mis-step (except when it came to dealing with the heroine); {2} Alexia: a heroine that was too strongly opinionated, even though she, too, had a mother who faulted her every action; {3} many wonderfully-written and engaging supporting characters that added depth and interest to the story; {4} several exciting sequences of action that added an adventurous flavor to the book; {5} a deeply moving emotional story that brought laughter and tears; {6} love-at-first-sight romance and all the foibles that come with such an event; {7} lots of passionate lovemaking peppered the book, even though there was no sizzle or spark; {8} a suspenseful aura permeated the story: {a} how can Jamie and Alexia resolve their volatile differences to reach a loving understanding; {b} will Jamie be usurped by his brother; {c} who is trying to kill Alexia; {9} actual historical characters added realism to story line; and {10} the requisite happily-ever-after.
A more in-depth, detailed review of Beloved Rogue appears at Wolf Bear Does Books.
In conclusion, Beloved Rogue is an enjoyable, but not must-read Historical Romance. Williamson created: {1} Jamie: the perfect alpha, hunky, hero (in spite of a disapproving harridan of a mother) who never seemed to make a mis-step (except when it came to dealing with the heroine); {2} Alexia: a heroine that was too strongly opinionated, even though she, too, had a mother who faulted her every action; {3} many wonderfully-written and engaging supporting characters that added depth and interest to the story; {4} several exciting sequences of action that added an adventurous flavor to the book; {5} a deeply moving emotional story that brought laughter and tears; {6} love-at-first-sight romance and all the foibles that come with such an event; {7} lots of passionate lovemaking peppered the book, even though there was no sizzle or spark; {8} a suspenseful aura permeated the story: {a} how can Jamie and Alexia resolve their volatile differences to reach a loving understanding; {b} will Jamie be usurped by his brother; {c} who is trying to kill Alexia; {9} actual historical characters added realism to story line; and {10} the requisite happily-ever-after.
A more in-depth, detailed review of Beloved Rogue appears at Wolf Bear Does Books.
September 7, 2016
Three stars is maybe a little generous, but oh well. I did enjoy it, despite its imperfections. I believe this was Penelope Williamson's first book - she definitely improved later on.
July 27, 2012
This book is rather boring after awhile.
I guess, some people like it more then others but I have left it alone for months and can't seem to get back in to the story.
Think I may give this to the libary or second hand bookshop.
I guess, some people like it more then others but I have left it alone for months and can't seem to get back in to the story.
Think I may give this to the libary or second hand bookshop.
March 23, 2025
OMG …. DNF 80% … it was soooooooo boring and I kept hoping it would get better, it held promise but it ALWAYS let me down so I just gave up.
It took until page 115 to get interesting. It was dry and boring up until that point, then it got boring again.
The whole premise was weird: they met once as kids, fell instantly in love even though he thought she was a boy for most of their first encounter. They saw each other years later and then feel instantly in love again.
It took until page 115 to get interesting. It was dry and boring up until that point, then it got boring again.
The whole premise was weird: they met once as kids, fell instantly in love even though he thought she was a boy for most of their first encounter. They saw each other years later and then feel instantly in love again.
January 13, 2023
My absolute favorite book! Has everything!!!
December 6, 2024
Beloved Rogue is a novel set against the lush backdrop of medieval Scotland and England.
The novel follows the story of Alexia, a young woman of noble English birth whose path crosses with that of Jamie, a rogue and Scottish heir who is as cynical as he is charming. The tension between them is palpable from their first encounter, and Williamson deftly navigates their evolving relationship with a balance of passion and poignancy.
The characters are well-developed and multifaceted. Their chemistry is electric, and their romance unfolds with a mix of fiery clashes and tender moments.
The plot is well-paced, with enough twists and turns to keep readers engaged without feeling contrived.
The novel follows the story of Alexia, a young woman of noble English birth whose path crosses with that of Jamie, a rogue and Scottish heir who is as cynical as he is charming. The tension between them is palpable from their first encounter, and Williamson deftly navigates their evolving relationship with a balance of passion and poignancy.
The characters are well-developed and multifaceted. Their chemistry is electric, and their romance unfolds with a mix of fiery clashes and tender moments.
The plot is well-paced, with enough twists and turns to keep readers engaged without feeling contrived.
November 16, 2011
I like Williamson's books. She includes interesting historical facts in her stories, and her characters are well drawn, believable, as realistic an one can be in fiction.
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