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The Rogue's Lady
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Henry Romney was a notorious rogue and ladies' man. How, then, could Alexandria Linnell seriously consider his outrageous proposal of marriage? True, her position as companion to a harridan aunt was unbearable. And her childhood sweetheart had jilted her to wed for money. But marriage to a rake? Unthinkable!
Impulsively, she accepts... She is free to do anything she pleases--except try to change her husband's rakish ways. But Alexandria develops a weakness for his certain mischievous grin and endearing gallantry And when the rogue retreats to the country, she ardently pursues him...
Henry Romney was a notorious rogue and ladies' man. How, then, could Alexandria Linnell seriously consider his outrageous proposal of marriage? True, her position as companion to a harridan aunt was unbearable. And her childhood sweetheart had jilted her to wed for money. But marriage to a rake? Unthinkable!
Impulsively, she accepts... She is free to do anything she pleases--except try to change her husband's rakish ways. But Alexandria develops a weakness for his certain mischievous grin and endearing gallantry And when the rogue retreats to the country, she ardently pursues him...
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First published August 1, 1982
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July 24, 2020
This makes my ninth romance by Marian Devon. I loved Mistletoe and Folly and Georgiana. The rest I only gave two and, in one case, one star. The Rogue's Lady puts her back in rare form. It reminded me of Mary Balogh’s earlier Signet romances.
The hero, Henry Romney, was all angles and sharp edges with a long nose that had been broken at least once. Still, women were attracted to him. He needed a lady for a marriage of convenience to keep his father off his back. He decided on his cousin/childhood nemesis for a reason. One which you don’t discover until later in the story.
I don’t have much else to say except I loved watching this guy weave in and out of Alexandra’s life. He was a rogue but one who deserved a HEA. And ‘Alex’ supplied him with one. The only thing that would have made it better was an epilogue.
4.5 stars
The hero, Henry Romney, was all angles and sharp edges with a long nose that had been broken at least once. Still, women were attracted to him. He needed a lady for a marriage of convenience to keep his father off his back. He decided on his cousin/childhood nemesis for a reason. One which you don’t discover until later in the story.
I don’t have much else to say except I loved watching this guy weave in and out of Alexandra’s life. He was a rogue but one who deserved a HEA. And ‘Alex’ supplied him with one. The only thing that would have made it better was an epilogue.
4.5 stars
January 24, 2022
A darling book much in the manner of Georgette Heyer.
February 2, 2025
I really don't like it when the hero only recognizes his feelings because he gets jealous. And then did nothing to show how he felt? just continued to ignore and neglect her? Also the story proceeded at breakneck speed the whole time which felt unnecessary. Plus many pivotal scenes happened off screen which is such a cop-out.
February 11, 2025
Available on Open Library.
This one was alright. Not that great, a marriage of convenience trope. The romance was slow going as the Hero just ignored the heroine for most of the story. ☹️
This one was alright. Not that great, a marriage of convenience trope. The romance was slow going as the Hero just ignored the heroine for most of the story. ☹️
August 31, 2014
Loved the dialogue! Enjoyed how the characters grow to love and understand themselves and each other. Enjoyed how the hero misunderstands situations, unlike a lot of regency romances, it didn't feel contrived. As with a lot of Marian Devon's heroines, enjoyed the combination of forthrightness, practicality and naïvety in Alexandria. Best line: "I simply told my mistress I needed an outfit for my wife"
November 11, 2017
Regency
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