Rescuing Rosalind

Six Rogues and Their Ladies #4

by G.G. Vandagriff

When frigate Captain Buckingham Kernow-Smith encounters a sprite in a topiary garden going by the name of "Gannymede," he remembers his Shakespeare. Pulling off her stocking cap, he reveals the character of "Rosalind" from As You Like It, played, in this case, by the appealing Fanny Edwards.

Three years pass. The War over, Buck encounters his Rosalind at a ball, where she has developed into a notable beauty. However, her guardian confides to him that she is dancing on the very edge of propriety. Buck, who has been fighting the French since he was twelve, also finds the ton confining and sympathizes with Fanny/Rosalind's plight as a properly reared young lady.

Together, they make a dangerous pair, straddling the line between propriety and scandal, indulging in a masquerade in daylight, riding together in a phaeton race, and laying plans for Fanny/Rosalind to play a role in Covent Garden Theater. Will Buck confide his secrets and overcome his life-long aversion to marriage?Can someone as headstrong and impetuous as Rosalind ever settle for such a union?

Genres: Historical Romance, Regency, Romance, Historical Fiction, Regency Romance, Historical, Fiction

210 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 16, 2010

About the author

G.G. Vandagriff is the author of over thirty novels Amazon #1 Bestselling Author. The Last Waltz, the first novel in her 20th Century Historical Romance Series won the Whitney Award for Best Historical Novel in 2009. There are now two more books in that series—Exile and Defiance.
Thirteen of her novels are Regency romances, compared by critics to the witty novels of Georgette Heyer. She has also written a lively genealogical mystery series featuring Briggie and Alex, two whacky widows, as sleuths. Her most recent publications are Romantic Suspense. Her trilogy featuring Breaking News, Sleeping Secrets, and Balkan Echo tell the tale of high profile TV journalists--the Super Sleuths of WOOT TV station in Chicago.
GG graduated from Stanford and received her master’s degree from George Washington University. She worked as an associate editor at Stanford’s Hoover Institution, an assistant treasurer in the Harvard Treasurer’s office, a bond analyst at Fidelity Investments, and an international banker for Continental Illinois National Bank (later acquired by Bank of America).
She and her husband David are the parents of three children and seven grandchildren, her greatest joys in life. Her favorite novel? Jane Eyre. She also loves Florence, Sundance Resort, The Voice, hot chocolate, lilacs, and dachshunds.
Find out more about her books, download a free novella, and sign up for her newsletter at http://ggvandagriff.com. Also, be the first to know when Vandagriff’s next book is available by following her at http://bookbub.com/authors/G.G.Vandag... to receive new releases and discount alerts.

Reviews

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fans of regency romance will fall in love with Fanny, aka Rosalind, from the first scene in Rescuing Rosalind. When Fanny meets Captain Buckingham (Buck), Marquis of Deal, as she playacts the character of Gannymede (As You Like It), readers will know they’re in for an adventurous and entertaining story. Unfortunately, Fanny is only seventeen, or in Fanny’s words “a great many months older than seventeen,” and Captain Buck is only on a short leave before returning to sea.

Fast forward three years… the war is over and Buck has returned. But the last thing he wants to do is languish among the genteel society. After commanding a ship and fighting the French, the frivolous nature of card games and dancing waltzes is far beneath his patience. Until he spots Rosalind—Fanny—at a London ball. Again he is captivated by her, but this time, she is definitely playing the part of a fully capable woman.

Captain Buck has his work cut out for him as he gets to know Fanny, and her penchant for taking on various roles—whichever suit her purpose—in order to shield herself from a troubled childhood.

Characters from Vandagriff’s Three Rogues and Their Ladies series also make appearances, creating a nice circle of familiarity and fleshing out more elements of the involved families. Rescuing Rosalind is a fast-paced, delightful and humorous romance not to be missed!

[H.B. Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fans of regency romance will fall in love with Fanny, aka Rosalind, from the first scene in Rescuing Rosalind. When Fanny meets Captain Buckingham (Buck), Marquis of Deal, as she playacts the character of Gannymede (As You Like It), readers will know they’re in for an adventurous and entertaining story. Unfortunately, Fanny is only seventeen, or in Fanny’s words “a great many months older than seventeen,” and Captain Buck is only on a short leave before returning to sea.

Fast forward three years… the war is over and Buck has returned. But the last thing he wants to do is languish among the genteel society. After commanding a ship and fighting the French, the frivolous nature of card games and dancing waltzes is far beneath his patience. Until he spots Rosalind—Fanny—at a London ball. Again he is captivated by her, but this time, she is definitely playing the part of a fully capable woman.

Captain Buck has his work cut out for him as he gets to know Fanny, and her penchant for taking on various roles—whichever suit her purpose—in order to shield herself from a troubled childhood.

Characters from Vandagriff’s Three Rogues and Their Ladies series also make appearances, creating a nice circle of familiarity and fleshing out more elements of the involved families. Rescuing Rosalind is a fast-paced, delightful and humorous romance not to be missed!

[Lisa (Bookworm Lisa) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fanny is an adventurous young lady whose desires do not fit in with civilized society. She wants to be an actress, but the structure of her station make that an impossibility.

Buck has recently returned to London after serving in the Kings Navy as a Captain. He was enchanted with Fanny when he met her three years prior, at which time he nicknamed her Rosalind. Marriage and romance are not part of his immediate plans, but with a feisty young lady like Rosalind, they become a necessity.

Rescuing Rosalind is a fun book to read. Rosalind's adventures and escapades kept me turning the pages to see what she was up to next. She is an unassuming character who just wants to enjoy life. She is the kind of person that you would want to be around as a friend.

Buck is a steadfast man. He is a shoulder to lean on in times of need. He also has an unconventional side. Which makes him the perfect hero for Rosalind/Fanny.

If you love a good, clean, regency romance. This one is sure to please.

[Cathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun story. I liked Rosalind, she's a very interesting character, very unconventional in a very conventional world. I also like Buck, he's a very manly man, sailor of the seven seas, never planning to settle down anywhere. Most of the time, the story line moves right along, but it does seem to drag a bit in the middle. Regency romance is one of my very favorite genres, especially when done right, and G G Vandegriff is one of the best at this genre. You won't regret picking this book up!

[Charissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a different twist to the Regency-type romances. Captain Buckingham Kernow-Smith runs into a girl dressed up as a boy and pretending to be Rosalind from a Shakespeare play. ‘Rosalind’ ends up being the beautiful, but rambunctious, Fanny Edwards. Three years pass before the two characters meet again, and the Captain finds that ‘Rosalind’ snubs the rules of the ton and dances on the edge of what is proper. He is intrigued by her, despite his aversion to marriage; but they seem to draw trouble together, bordering on scandal. This was a fun read.

[Sara Cardon · Rating 3 out of 5]

This has a cute beginning and follows Rosalind (Fanny), an aspiring actress, through her mishaps in London society as she acts different parts in her day to day. Captain Buckingham, Buck, sees through it all and falls for the real girl, and the two together are... at different times... funny, sweet, confusing and confused, a bit juvenille, and drawn to one another. They had things settled between them more quickly than I expected. It seemed a little instant once they flipped that switch. I could have used more in the building of their relationship.

[InD'tale Magazine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rescuing Rosalind sweeps the reader into the distant times of propriety, balls and English nobility with well-written prose, believable and engaging characters and descriptive scenery.

Read full review in the 2013 May issue of InD’tale Magazine.

[Whitebeard Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am totally enjoying this series from G.G. Candagriff. i have enjoyed having characters return from previous tales and the resulting inter-relationships. Good storytelling and solid writing. I'm onto the next in the series already.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got to read an advanced copy of this one and I loved it! Lots of fun, some great romance with some solid character growth to give it depth. One of GG's best regencies so far.

[Kathy * Bookworm Nation · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked it, but did get a little bored towards the end. Full review to come.

Content: Clean.

[Aiga Al · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked this book's idea, but book itself was disappointing. Main characters had great potential, but they fell short. And secondary characters from previous books in this series I found to be hypocritical or maybe just boring. I find the suspense parts in these books ( Six Rogues and Their Ladies) the least likable and in this book I would have left it out completely. I enjoyed the beginning of this book and last five or six chapters of it , but the middle, let's just say if I was reading a paperback instead of e-book it would have flown across the room for sure. I'll still gonna attempt to finish reading this series, because I'm no quitter, but remaining two books will have to be better than this though.

[Stephanie Bolen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute but unresolved

There was a suspense element that was never answered. Other than that it was a nice book she wasn't particularly smart. Their meet cute was really cute.

[Babs Wenk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny and Buck

Frustrated debutante wants to act and has used it as a way to survive he mother's treatment. Former Captain turned Marquis helps her to get up to mischief. - Babs

[My Book Addiction and More MBA · Rating 4 out of 5]

RESCUING ROSALIND by G.G. Vandagriff is an interesting Regency Historical Romance. A fast paced tale of love,passion,secrets,scandal,the theater,and a damsel in distress. An interesting story of a sea captain,Captain Buckingham Kernow-Smith (Buck) and his lady actress, Fanny, aka Rosalind. Of course you have a bit of Shakespeare,"As You Like It",and Covent Garden theater,with a headstrong Rosalind and secretive Buck readers can't go wrong with this intriguing Regency. If you enjoy Regency romance with a twist than "Rescuing Rosalind" is a must read! An enjoyable read from its engaging characters to its intriguing plot. Received for an honest review from the author.
RATING: 4
HEAT RATING: SWEET
REVIEWED BY: AprilR, My Book Addiction Reviews

[Melissa’s Bookshelf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really liked this fourth novel in G.G. Vandagriff's rogues series. This novel tells the story of Fanny who uses Shakespeare to escape from the abuse she received from her mother. At the age of 17, she is awaiting her debut in society and is staying with her sister Elise who is married to a Duke. Fanny meets the somewhat jaded friend of the Duke's Capt. Buck while playacting a scene from As You Like It in the garden. Buck falls for this spritely girl and from that point calls her Rosalind. The two stretch the limits of society and eventually, Buck must decide if he is willing to rescue Fanny from her misguided and naïve attempts at rebellion. It's a great story like those of Georgette Heyer and is a credit to Regency era romances. Fun read!

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fanny can't stand society norms and continues to bristle against them. Her mischevious ways are nearly her ruin.

Buck is a navy captain who is very bored with the ton. He has no idea what to do since the war is over but he can't keep his mind off Fanny, his Rosalind.

Together they get into mischeif and eventually fall in love. They are perfectly suited.

Quite a few things keep them apart including a duel, a very sick sister ( reminded me of both Little Women and Sense and Sensibility), and Buck being shot.

It's quite a unique courtship for a couple determined to live life by their own rules and live happily ever after.

[Keri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book

The only drawback to this book is that the hero and heroine were only together for roughly the first half to three quarters of the book. The rest of the time they were separated for somewhat false allegations. The heroines sister and her husband the duke have become a little pretentious in this book as opposed to the way they were in their own story. Nevertheless I enjoyed it and am looking forward to the last book of this series which is the story of the third sister, Sophie.

[Sheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well formed characters. A slim read but believable. Well toned, and despite not many pages I am hard pressed to say what could of been added because the story flowed effortlessly and concluded at the ending as this type of romance usually ends. I enjoyed the interplay between thw characters and couldn't put this book down. I am grateful there are oher books rounding out this cast of characters. I shall look them up to read.

[Cathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really did enjoy this book loving both of the main characters, the plot, and particularly the writing style - very appropriate verbiage and regency-era slang. The drop to 3 stars resulted from a rushed ending with large periods of time suddenly glossed over and a few unfinished plot threads: who shot Buck and what happened to him. The final chapters should have been better developed and fleshed out; after all, it isn't all about the chase but the catch, too. All too suddenly it was over.

[Gayle · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars. A fun Regency story with a very feisty heroine! It was interesting to get a sense of the "rules" of the upper society and what types of things were acceptable for women. I haven't read any of this author's Regency stories (which I understand have some characters in common with this one), but I will be checking them out!

[Little Red Readinghood · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although this was a short book it read like a long one. There were at least 4 spots where I thought the story could of ended but no there was additional complications. Rosalind was annoying in the choices she made. Saved once she goes and does the same stupid thing all over again. This book has great potential but too much plot if there is such a thing.

[G.G. Vandagriff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Of course I love it. This is my best Regency!

"Regency romance in the style of Austen and Heyer. Love as it's meant to be written!"--InDtale Magazine

"Another Regency Delight from G.G. Vandagriff."--Meridian Magazine

[Michele Lacroix · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. I can't remember if it was a freebee or it only cost .99. I loved the characters of Fanny and Buck, the only problem I had with it was who ordered the hit on Buck? Ms. Vandagriff never did say and that bothered me.

[Kyra Dunst · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a fan of G G Vandagriff, I loved this book as much as the others I have read in this collection. Fanny is a great girl with fire and imagination, and Buck is just the man to keep up with her latest scheme.

[Greymalkin · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sweet romance. Nothing super unique but it is well written, with a decent cast of characters. I do wish that Rosalind wasn't *quite* so impetuous, but since she did suffer for her mistakes, I am not as annoyed as I am by most books with flutterbrained damsels in distress.

[Donna · Rating 3 out of 5]

This heroine bugged me. She is annoyingly thoughtless of her actions and how they effect others. She should have been written as a blond with ADHD! Then there is the fact that the book should have ended just over half way through. I forced myself to finish.

[Paula Bothwell · Rating 3 out of 5]

This wasn't the best of the "Six Rogues and Their Ladies" books, but I still liked it. It is a "clean read" - nothing sexy, but there is non-descriptive kissing. I thought it ended quite suddenly; I wasn't sure who directed the bad guy action towards the end of the book.

[Cheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would give this book 3.5 stars. Dragged a little bit, but was still a good book.

[Jessie brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. Loved the story line.

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the story well enough but the middle part of the story seemed to drag.