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Regency Rogues #2
Claimed by the Rogue
He crossed an ocean to find her. His secret could prevent him from claiming her heart.
Claimed, Book 1
When Robert Bellamy signed on with the East India Company and set sail for Calcutta, Lady Phoebe Tremont took his promise to heart. Their separation would be but brief; in six months he would send for her.
Six years later, believing her love to be drowned at sea, Phoebe hides her tears behind a disguise at a masked ball to celebrate her engagement to a dashing French aristocrat. It is there she encounters a handsome guest costumed as a rogue of the sea—a pirate. When he drops his mask, she finds herself looking into a dead man’s eyes. A ghost’s eyes. Robert’s eyes.
Through hardship and degradation, Robert never lost his resolve to return home to England a rich man. Now a successful ship’s captain, there is one prize left to reclaim—Phoebe.
But the demure debutante he left behind has grown into a dazzling, decidedly self-determined woman. Nor is Robert the callow youth who set sail in search of adventure. Yet the one thing that could win her heart is the very dark truth his pride warns him never to reveal…
Warning: This book contains steamy sex, some violence—and a hero so swoon-worthy you’ll find yourself seduced into staying up into the wee hours turning pages.
Claimed, Book 1
When Robert Bellamy signed on with the East India Company and set sail for Calcutta, Lady Phoebe Tremont took his promise to heart. Their separation would be but brief; in six months he would send for her.
Six years later, believing her love to be drowned at sea, Phoebe hides her tears behind a disguise at a masked ball to celebrate her engagement to a dashing French aristocrat. It is there she encounters a handsome guest costumed as a rogue of the sea—a pirate. When he drops his mask, she finds herself looking into a dead man’s eyes. A ghost’s eyes. Robert’s eyes.
Through hardship and degradation, Robert never lost his resolve to return home to England a rich man. Now a successful ship’s captain, there is one prize left to reclaim—Phoebe.
But the demure debutante he left behind has grown into a dazzling, decidedly self-determined woman. Nor is Robert the callow youth who set sail in search of adventure. Yet the one thing that could win her heart is the very dark truth his pride warns him never to reveal…
Warning: This book contains steamy sex, some violence—and a hero so swoon-worthy you’ll find yourself seduced into staying up into the wee hours turning pages.
274 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 4, 2014
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March 1, 2015Slow and didn't grab me, I'm going to chalk this one up to a bad pick from me. This just isn't my kind of historical romance. No rating.
February 10, 2015
This is a great historical tale of love, loss, shame and passion all wrapped up in Regency clothes. Robert knows he’s not good enough for Phoebe – that’s why he sailed away in the first place – but now that’s he’s back, he’ll be damned before he lets her marry someone else. Especially after everything that he’s been through.
Except for Phoebe it’s not nearly so simple. Six years after she thought she’d lost Robert, she’s still grieving for him, even if she’s been convinced into marrying at last. So when Robert show up out of nowhere, telling her he’s just been off earning his fortune, it’s no wonder she feels betrayed. Yes, he has suffered, but he doesn’t tell her that. Instead he lets her believe all is well and fine and will be perfect now that he’s home. Poor Phoebe! It’s no wonder she doesn’t want to talk to him.
Robert is nothing if not persistent, though, and I loved how he wheedled his way into her life. He doesn’t just stalk her and hang around waiting for her to pay attention to him. No, he learns about her interests, listens to her plans and cares about what matters to her – oh, all right, and he hangs around a lot waiting for her to pay attention to him. But in a good way. He knows what he lost, he knows it was his fault in the first place and this time he’s determined they will have everything they should have had before. He’s determined, he’s passionate and he’s quite lovely really.
I liked Phoebe. Six years ago she was a pampered miss who knew very little of the world, but once Robert left she started to educate herself about where he was going. After he was lost she changed completely, becoming a much stronger woman with interests of her own – especially the plight and education of orphans. I loved that she didn’t merely give in to Robert, because no matter how grateful she is that he’s returned he not only left in the first place, but he didn’t contact her for six years! More than anything, though, I loved how she handled his revelations when he finally let her in. She’s intelligent and strong and wholly deserving of her man.
There is one thing I found both obvious and a little baffling, but it’s a spoiler. I guessed it quite early on and spent much of the book wondering why no one else put it together. Which is a shame, because the rest of the plot about truly foul pirates, slavery and the long trek back not just to freedom but a measure of healing is well told as it slowly creeps out throughout the story.
Full of lost love, redemption and romance, with a hint of adventure and adversity, this was a great read with good characters and an interesting plot. I’m definitely curious about where the rest of the series will go.
(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.)
Except for Phoebe it’s not nearly so simple. Six years after she thought she’d lost Robert, she’s still grieving for him, even if she’s been convinced into marrying at last. So when Robert show up out of nowhere, telling her he’s just been off earning his fortune, it’s no wonder she feels betrayed. Yes, he has suffered, but he doesn’t tell her that. Instead he lets her believe all is well and fine and will be perfect now that he’s home. Poor Phoebe! It’s no wonder she doesn’t want to talk to him.
Robert is nothing if not persistent, though, and I loved how he wheedled his way into her life. He doesn’t just stalk her and hang around waiting for her to pay attention to him. No, he learns about her interests, listens to her plans and cares about what matters to her – oh, all right, and he hangs around a lot waiting for her to pay attention to him. But in a good way. He knows what he lost, he knows it was his fault in the first place and this time he’s determined they will have everything they should have had before. He’s determined, he’s passionate and he’s quite lovely really.
I liked Phoebe. Six years ago she was a pampered miss who knew very little of the world, but once Robert left she started to educate herself about where he was going. After he was lost she changed completely, becoming a much stronger woman with interests of her own – especially the plight and education of orphans. I loved that she didn’t merely give in to Robert, because no matter how grateful she is that he’s returned he not only left in the first place, but he didn’t contact her for six years! More than anything, though, I loved how she handled his revelations when he finally let her in. She’s intelligent and strong and wholly deserving of her man.
There is one thing I found both obvious and a little baffling, but it’s a spoiler. I guessed it quite early on and spent much of the book wondering why no one else put it together. Which is a shame, because the rest of the plot about truly foul pirates, slavery and the long trek back not just to freedom but a measure of healing is well told as it slowly creeps out throughout the story.
Full of lost love, redemption and romance, with a hint of adventure and adversity, this was a great read with good characters and an interesting plot. I’m definitely curious about where the rest of the series will go.
(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.)
March 12, 2014
Caitlyn‘s review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews
Review copy provided for an honest review
4.5 STARS
Six years ago Robert left Phoebe in search of riches in order to provide her with a better life. Now he’s back and ready to reclaim what he thought was lost to him forever, the only problem is Phoebe has moved on. Willing to do just about anything to get Phoebe back, Robert begins a highly entertaining pursuit of winning back the only woman he’s ever loved.
After mourning the loss of her only love Phoebe had no choice but to accept another man’s proposal. It was either marriage or spinsterhood, and neither sounded appealing. But after Robert’s return from the supposed dead, Phoebe can’t help but feel betrayed. The years that Robert has been away has changed Phoebe from a young girl into a woman who isn’t afraid to speak her mind.
And so begins a game of cat and mouse, mixed with intrigue, adventure, and suspense. While Robert and Phoebe try to navigate back to a love they once shared, there will be outside forces conspiring against them matched with a villain I never saw coming.
I’ve had a hard time trying to find a good Historical Romance book that grabs my attention and keeps it right from the very beginning. Claimed by the Rogue was a fabulous book about a second chance at love set in the Victorian era of England.
This book was a mix of romance, adventure, and mystery all wrapped into one fantastic package that makes it a true gem. Memorable characters and a unique plot gives readers a look into what it means to be a proper lady with a bit of a naughty side.
Claimed by the Rogue is one of the best Historical Romance books I’ve read and I think this book is off to great a start in a new series by Hope Tarr. A flowing storyline kept me hooked from start to finish, which I think is a great aspect especially for a historical book. There was just enough quick and sassy dialogue without getting too bogged down into using the proper language for the time. That coupled with just the right amount of steam made reading this book a true joy.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a spicy Historical Romance that will stick with the reader long after you’ve finished reading.
Review copy provided for an honest review
4.5 STARS
Six years ago Robert left Phoebe in search of riches in order to provide her with a better life. Now he’s back and ready to reclaim what he thought was lost to him forever, the only problem is Phoebe has moved on. Willing to do just about anything to get Phoebe back, Robert begins a highly entertaining pursuit of winning back the only woman he’s ever loved.
After mourning the loss of her only love Phoebe had no choice but to accept another man’s proposal. It was either marriage or spinsterhood, and neither sounded appealing. But after Robert’s return from the supposed dead, Phoebe can’t help but feel betrayed. The years that Robert has been away has changed Phoebe from a young girl into a woman who isn’t afraid to speak her mind.
And so begins a game of cat and mouse, mixed with intrigue, adventure, and suspense. While Robert and Phoebe try to navigate back to a love they once shared, there will be outside forces conspiring against them matched with a villain I never saw coming.
I’ve had a hard time trying to find a good Historical Romance book that grabs my attention and keeps it right from the very beginning. Claimed by the Rogue was a fabulous book about a second chance at love set in the Victorian era of England.
This book was a mix of romance, adventure, and mystery all wrapped into one fantastic package that makes it a true gem. Memorable characters and a unique plot gives readers a look into what it means to be a proper lady with a bit of a naughty side.
Claimed by the Rogue is one of the best Historical Romance books I’ve read and I think this book is off to great a start in a new series by Hope Tarr. A flowing storyline kept me hooked from start to finish, which I think is a great aspect especially for a historical book. There was just enough quick and sassy dialogue without getting too bogged down into using the proper language for the time. That coupled with just the right amount of steam made reading this book a true joy.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a spicy Historical Romance that will stick with the reader long after you’ve finished reading.
February 17, 2015
A nice romance about a second chance, Claimed by the Rogue was a lovely read and I enjoyed it.
Phoebe was a great heroine. She had put herself back together after Robert's "death" and became a stronger, kinder, and a better person in general. She could be stubborn about the wrong things sometimes (like, why did it have to either be Robert or her fiance? If she wasn't ready to trust Robert, that didn't mean she HAD to marry Aristide. She could have simply said she didn't want to marry him anymore, especially after she acknowledged to herself that she knew it wouldn't be a happy marriage). But, overall, I liked her.
Robert was also good. He had gone through a lot, but refused to let all of it make him bitter. He stilled dreamed of returning home and having the happy life he always wanted. Though, it turned out to be harder than he expected. My only issue with him was that, like Phoebe, he had something that he was annoying stubborn about. I get why he didn't want to tell Phoebe what he had been through but when it came to the point of either telling her the truth or losing her, it should've been a much easier decision. Especially because Phoebe wasn't an idiot and she knew his story was off. However, I still liked him overall as well.
The romance was nice. It was clear that, despite Phoebe's protestations, their time apart, and how much they had changed during that time, they still loved each other. So, I thought they were great together.
The plot moved quickly and kept me engaged. There was a secret about a certain fiance that actually took me by surprise. I enjoyed the story and the ending was lovely.
Claimed by the Rogue was a lovely historical romance and I liked it. Romance lovers, you might want to check this book out.
*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Phoebe was a great heroine. She had put herself back together after Robert's "death" and became a stronger, kinder, and a better person in general. She could be stubborn about the wrong things sometimes (like, why did it have to either be Robert or her fiance? If she wasn't ready to trust Robert, that didn't mean she HAD to marry Aristide. She could have simply said she didn't want to marry him anymore, especially after she acknowledged to herself that she knew it wouldn't be a happy marriage). But, overall, I liked her.
Robert was also good. He had gone through a lot, but refused to let all of it make him bitter. He stilled dreamed of returning home and having the happy life he always wanted. Though, it turned out to be harder than he expected. My only issue with him was that, like Phoebe, he had something that he was annoying stubborn about. I get why he didn't want to tell Phoebe what he had been through but when it came to the point of either telling her the truth or losing her, it should've been a much easier decision. Especially because Phoebe wasn't an idiot and she knew his story was off. However, I still liked him overall as well.
The romance was nice. It was clear that, despite Phoebe's protestations, their time apart, and how much they had changed during that time, they still loved each other. So, I thought they were great together.
The plot moved quickly and kept me engaged. There was a secret about a certain fiance that actually took me by surprise. I enjoyed the story and the ending was lovely.
Claimed by the Rogue was a lovely historical romance and I liked it. Romance lovers, you might want to check this book out.
*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
December 2, 2015
Totally entertaining
This story was totally entertaining and I enjoyed every moment of it. The only complaint I had was how long it took Phoebe to come to her senses and finally consent to marry Robert. I understood her reasons for denying him but didn't quite understand why she was insisting on marrying Aristide when she still loved Robert even despite the fact he gave her no good reason for staying away for six years. Robert had good reason for it but could not bring himself to tell Phoebe the humiliating details. Even with that complaint, I still thoroughly enjoyed Robert and Phoebe's story.
This story was totally entertaining and I enjoyed every moment of it. The only complaint I had was how long it took Phoebe to come to her senses and finally consent to marry Robert. I understood her reasons for denying him but didn't quite understand why she was insisting on marrying Aristide when she still loved Robert even despite the fact he gave her no good reason for staying away for six years. Robert had good reason for it but could not bring himself to tell Phoebe the humiliating details. Even with that complaint, I still thoroughly enjoyed Robert and Phoebe's story.
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February 16, 2015
Once Robert reappears at Phoebe’s engagement ball, you know that the two of them will be back together – it is inevitable that it will happen. The question I had as a reader was how would the reconciliation happen? What lengths would Robert go to? How would he win back the only woman he has ever loved?
Robert has been gone for SIX years. That is an eternity for young lovers. When you are older, time seems to go much faster, but for a young debutante, she couldn’t stay with the grief any longer, especially when she had been told that her beloved perished.
Of course when he returns, Phoebe has tons of questions. Where has he been? Why didn’t he send work? Why on earth has he been gone for so long? They were questions I had as well. We learn Robert’s story rather quickly and it isn’t a pleasant one. He hasn’t been kept away by choice at first – but rather by the worst of humanity. I’d like to think after he gained freedom he had lost all hope in regaining a life in England, but since he returns hoping to pick up where he left off, clearly he has never stopped hoping.
A lot has changed for both of them. Phoebe is no longer a young miss. She is a recently engaged-almost spinster to a French aristocrat. It seems like a typical ton engagement. Money, status, and loveless. From the start, I wanted Phoebe to ditch the Frenchie and go for Robert, but I could totally understand why she was so made. I’d be livid if I was her too!
Robert is forced to win Phoebe’s love and affection back. He does this by learning her interests and getting to know her again. He woes her by supporting her work at the Foundling Hospital, doting on her at society functions and stealing kisses when every he can. Does it work? Well, it takes a long time to find out. Every time you think Robert has made progress, Phoebe shoots him down. The chase is on, however it was a tad too long. The book could have been a bit shorter.
Robert has to content with some mysterious circumstances that make him question if the past is really the past. It seems there has been some dangerous incidences on Robert’s life and property. Of course Robert, and the reader, suspect Phoebe’s fiancé.
Robert was a good, strong character. The author is kind to Robert, creating a sympathetic yet strong man. Of course he was brawny and good looking. The twinkle in his eye and smile made it hard to believe that Phoebe was still contemplating a reunion. Phoebe was harder to get to know as a reader. She held a lot in and she had rules and conventions that ordered her life. Robert was good for Phoebe and as the reader, you just wanted her to get that through her head.
Overall, this was a good book. The conclusion seemed forgone, but it was the road to it that was exciting to read. How did Robert win her back? It was fun seeing a well intentioned man do whatever it takes to win back the love of his life.
Reviewed for www.kiltsandswords.com
Robert has been gone for SIX years. That is an eternity for young lovers. When you are older, time seems to go much faster, but for a young debutante, she couldn’t stay with the grief any longer, especially when she had been told that her beloved perished.
Of course when he returns, Phoebe has tons of questions. Where has he been? Why didn’t he send work? Why on earth has he been gone for so long? They were questions I had as well. We learn Robert’s story rather quickly and it isn’t a pleasant one. He hasn’t been kept away by choice at first – but rather by the worst of humanity. I’d like to think after he gained freedom he had lost all hope in regaining a life in England, but since he returns hoping to pick up where he left off, clearly he has never stopped hoping.
A lot has changed for both of them. Phoebe is no longer a young miss. She is a recently engaged-almost spinster to a French aristocrat. It seems like a typical ton engagement. Money, status, and loveless. From the start, I wanted Phoebe to ditch the Frenchie and go for Robert, but I could totally understand why she was so made. I’d be livid if I was her too!
Robert is forced to win Phoebe’s love and affection back. He does this by learning her interests and getting to know her again. He woes her by supporting her work at the Foundling Hospital, doting on her at society functions and stealing kisses when every he can. Does it work? Well, it takes a long time to find out. Every time you think Robert has made progress, Phoebe shoots him down. The chase is on, however it was a tad too long. The book could have been a bit shorter.
Robert has to content with some mysterious circumstances that make him question if the past is really the past. It seems there has been some dangerous incidences on Robert’s life and property. Of course Robert, and the reader, suspect Phoebe’s fiancé.
Robert was a good, strong character. The author is kind to Robert, creating a sympathetic yet strong man. Of course he was brawny and good looking. The twinkle in his eye and smile made it hard to believe that Phoebe was still contemplating a reunion. Phoebe was harder to get to know as a reader. She held a lot in and she had rules and conventions that ordered her life. Robert was good for Phoebe and as the reader, you just wanted her to get that through her head.
Overall, this was a good book. The conclusion seemed forgone, but it was the road to it that was exciting to read. How did Robert win her back? It was fun seeing a well intentioned man do whatever it takes to win back the love of his life.
Reviewed for www.kiltsandswords.com
May 9, 2015
Claimed by the Rogue was an enjoyable read the left me looking forward to Ms. Tarr’s next installment in the series, while at the same time sending me off to search her backlist to see if she has released Chelsea and Anthony’s story. While Robert is far more damaged of a hero than I usually get in my historical romances, he has managed to overcome the horrors he was exposed to during his time away. But he is soon to learn that while Phoebe has not married another, she is not the same girl he left behind six years earlier. Ms. Tarr not only takes Robert through the paces as he attempts to woo Phoebe again, but she also adds a good bit of intrigue and a bit more spice than I expected to find in a book of this genre, but by no means am I complaining.
I quite enjoyed the banter between Robert and Phoebe. Much like her actions, Phoebe’s tendency to bicker with Robert was a sure sign that she wasn’t “over him.” Quite the contrary, her tendency to lash out merely highlighted how much his supposed death had broken her heart and how his subsequent desertion had hurt her. Were it not for all that Robert endured and overcame during his time away, he may have given up his attempts to win her back. Thankfully Phoebe’s hardheadedness is matched by Robert’s persistence and love for her, and he refused to let her wed another without fighting for her. Unfortunately Phoebe’s intended is not quite the gentleman he purports to be and has no qualms about fighting dirty in order to thwart Robert’s efforts and I for one was stunned by the lengths to which he went to secure Phoebe’s hand in marriage.
I was also surprised by the level of intimacies that Phoebe allowed. Despite being in her mid-twenties and a near-spinster, I was surprised with the liberties she allowed Robert. My surprise had little to do with the genre or Phoebe herself – because despite all that she said, her love for Robert clearly never waned – but rather my surprise had to do with Phoebe being willing to risk her mother’s wrath. Lady Tremont was certainly a force to be reckoned with and one I cannot imagine waving the proverbial red flag in front of, but it merely added to the excitement of their predicament. That said, Robert proved to be worth the risk and I’m not sure I could have resisted him either had I been in Phoebe’s position (pun intended). Ms. Tarr does a delightful job of weaving action, intrigue, steam, and love within this second chance romance that kept me up late until my eyes would read no longer. Claimed by the Rogue was a delightful read for me and I look forward to reading more of Ms. Tarr’s work.
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Angela at Crystal's Many Reviewers!
I quite enjoyed the banter between Robert and Phoebe. Much like her actions, Phoebe’s tendency to bicker with Robert was a sure sign that she wasn’t “over him.” Quite the contrary, her tendency to lash out merely highlighted how much his supposed death had broken her heart and how his subsequent desertion had hurt her. Were it not for all that Robert endured and overcame during his time away, he may have given up his attempts to win her back. Thankfully Phoebe’s hardheadedness is matched by Robert’s persistence and love for her, and he refused to let her wed another without fighting for her. Unfortunately Phoebe’s intended is not quite the gentleman he purports to be and has no qualms about fighting dirty in order to thwart Robert’s efforts and I for one was stunned by the lengths to which he went to secure Phoebe’s hand in marriage.
I was also surprised by the level of intimacies that Phoebe allowed. Despite being in her mid-twenties and a near-spinster, I was surprised with the liberties she allowed Robert. My surprise had little to do with the genre or Phoebe herself – because despite all that she said, her love for Robert clearly never waned – but rather my surprise had to do with Phoebe being willing to risk her mother’s wrath. Lady Tremont was certainly a force to be reckoned with and one I cannot imagine waving the proverbial red flag in front of, but it merely added to the excitement of their predicament. That said, Robert proved to be worth the risk and I’m not sure I could have resisted him either had I been in Phoebe’s position (pun intended). Ms. Tarr does a delightful job of weaving action, intrigue, steam, and love within this second chance romance that kept me up late until my eyes would read no longer. Claimed by the Rogue was a delightful read for me and I look forward to reading more of Ms. Tarr’s work.
I received a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Angela at Crystal's Many Reviewers!
May 15, 2015
Robert is so excited to be back in England. He’s had a rough six years and the only thing he can think of doing is getting back to the woman he loves, Phoebe Tremont. When he arrives at her house, however, it’s to find a party going on and he soon finds out that it’s Phoebe’s engagement party. He’s not thrilled, to say the least.
When Phoebe sees Robert she thinks she’s hallucinating or dreaming. She was told that Robert had been killed when his ship sank and she’s mourned him for years. Now that he’s back she’s not sure how she feels. She’s supposed to marry her French aristocrat, Aristide, but she still loves Robert.
Unfortunately Robert shrugs off his absence and getting no word to her as no big deal and Phoebe doesn’t take that well. As much as she loves Robert she feels like he’s played with her feelings and she’s done with him, or is she? Robert’s making it impossible to forget him and the more he tries the weaker Phoebe gets in her resolve.
This was a sweet love story that had mostly to do with broken trust between two people who loved each other deeply. Robert, being a man, couldn’t come out and tell her the truth about what had happened to him while he had been away as he was ashamed of what had happened and that he felt less than a man. He was afraid that Phoebe would see it that way as well so he didn’t tell her the truth and it caused a huge rift. He was determined to get her to trust him again and to win her back but I have to say that some of the ways he tried were so ridiculous I can’t even believe he tried them!
Phoebe was a sweet girl but I really wanted her to break off her engagement to Aristide the minute that Robert got back. She didn’t and it tortured Robert horribly. He’d been through so much (although she had no idea about that) and I just wanted her to treat him well, which she didn’t until the truth came out. Despite that I thought it was a good love story and was told well. I was engaged throughout and was definitely satisfied with the HEA at the end.
Rating: 3.75 out of 5
When Phoebe sees Robert she thinks she’s hallucinating or dreaming. She was told that Robert had been killed when his ship sank and she’s mourned him for years. Now that he’s back she’s not sure how she feels. She’s supposed to marry her French aristocrat, Aristide, but she still loves Robert.
Unfortunately Robert shrugs off his absence and getting no word to her as no big deal and Phoebe doesn’t take that well. As much as she loves Robert she feels like he’s played with her feelings and she’s done with him, or is she? Robert’s making it impossible to forget him and the more he tries the weaker Phoebe gets in her resolve.
This was a sweet love story that had mostly to do with broken trust between two people who loved each other deeply. Robert, being a man, couldn’t come out and tell her the truth about what had happened to him while he had been away as he was ashamed of what had happened and that he felt less than a man. He was afraid that Phoebe would see it that way as well so he didn’t tell her the truth and it caused a huge rift. He was determined to get her to trust him again and to win her back but I have to say that some of the ways he tried were so ridiculous I can’t even believe he tried them!
Phoebe was a sweet girl but I really wanted her to break off her engagement to Aristide the minute that Robert got back. She didn’t and it tortured Robert horribly. He’d been through so much (although she had no idea about that) and I just wanted her to treat him well, which she didn’t until the truth came out. Despite that I thought it was a good love story and was told well. I was engaged throughout and was definitely satisfied with the HEA at the end.
Rating: 3.75 out of 5
February 18, 2015
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For a romance novel I felt like something was missing from this book as I did not fall in love with the story as I often do with most romantic novels that read. Perhaps my biggest flaw with the romance is that is very traditional. There was nothing in this book neither plot nor characters that set it apart from fellow stories that I have read and right now I think it is highly important for authors to be willingly to create new stories.
With that being said, the plot in this book although slow at times was entertaining as was the author's writing style. This story had a lot more mystery and suspense then I was expecting.
The thing I enjoyed most about this book was Robert, the hero's heart. I really felt like that out of all the heroes that I have been introduced to over the past few years I understood Robert the most. Both his love and passion for Phoebe, the heroine really shined throughout the book and added a lightness that I think the book needed against the backdrop of the plot.
Although this book had some flaws for me I still found it to be an enjoyable read. The masquerade ball was a real treat for me and I love how the duo was reintroduced to one another after their separation. Another treat was the fact that both Phoebe and Robert had to work to rekindle their romance. So this book had both pros and cons for me as most books often times do but in the end I'm glad to have read it and I would not have any dilemma in rereading the story in the future.
For a romance novel I felt like something was missing from this book as I did not fall in love with the story as I often do with most romantic novels that read. Perhaps my biggest flaw with the romance is that is very traditional. There was nothing in this book neither plot nor characters that set it apart from fellow stories that I have read and right now I think it is highly important for authors to be willingly to create new stories.
With that being said, the plot in this book although slow at times was entertaining as was the author's writing style. This story had a lot more mystery and suspense then I was expecting.
The thing I enjoyed most about this book was Robert, the hero's heart. I really felt like that out of all the heroes that I have been introduced to over the past few years I understood Robert the most. Both his love and passion for Phoebe, the heroine really shined throughout the book and added a lightness that I think the book needed against the backdrop of the plot.
Although this book had some flaws for me I still found it to be an enjoyable read. The masquerade ball was a real treat for me and I love how the duo was reintroduced to one another after their separation. Another treat was the fact that both Phoebe and Robert had to work to rekindle their romance. So this book had both pros and cons for me as most books often times do but in the end I'm glad to have read it and I would not have any dilemma in rereading the story in the future.
February 15, 2015
I've been a fan of the author for a long time. She writes engaging characters that seem so real even if they are not. Simply put, this book is so much more. Even though there are lots of historical novels out there, this one had me at first page.
Robert Bellamy has set sail with the East India Company to Calcutta, telling his intended Lady Phoebe Tremont that he will only be away six months. Of course, Phoebe promised her love to Robert and stayed strong. Then he was reported dead along with ship and crew.
But things have a way of going on, such as Phoebe's marriage to a Frenchman that will take place in the future. Her engagement will be announced by her father at a masquerade ball her family has provided. Arriving there is an unknown man who is handsome, wearing an earring, and is dressed as a pirate. He has taken notice of the beautiful woman that he has never forgot. This one woman who keep him sane during six years he has been away. Robert knows what he wants and his desires will be accomplished one way or another, But the lovely Phoebe is stubborn, willful and it will take Robert a lot of work to get back into her heart.
i just loved this story, so please read this one. You won't be disappointed. I appreciate Net Galley for this read and gave an honest review.
Robert Bellamy has set sail with the East India Company to Calcutta, telling his intended Lady Phoebe Tremont that he will only be away six months. Of course, Phoebe promised her love to Robert and stayed strong. Then he was reported dead along with ship and crew.
But things have a way of going on, such as Phoebe's marriage to a Frenchman that will take place in the future. Her engagement will be announced by her father at a masquerade ball her family has provided. Arriving there is an unknown man who is handsome, wearing an earring, and is dressed as a pirate. He has taken notice of the beautiful woman that he has never forgot. This one woman who keep him sane during six years he has been away. Robert knows what he wants and his desires will be accomplished one way or another, But the lovely Phoebe is stubborn, willful and it will take Robert a lot of work to get back into her heart.
i just loved this story, so please read this one. You won't be disappointed. I appreciate Net Galley for this read and gave an honest review.
February 16, 2015
This is book 1 in the Claimed series.
Having given up her beloved for dead, Lady Phoebe Tremont has decided that she must marry. Even though her heart is still with Robert Bellamy, she thinks she can have a comfortable life with a dashing French aristocrat. But that all changes on the night of her engagement ball. Her long-thought dead, lost love is suddenly by her side.
Thinking to be gone 6 short months, which turned into 6 years, Robert never let himself believe that he wouldn't get back to Phoebe. He will do everything in his power to get her back, but can she ever forgive him for not letting her know he was alive?
This was my first book by Hope Tarr, but it definitely won't be my last. I loved the romance/adventure/mystery story that she wove together. She had me hooked from the very beginning and I couldn't put the book down.
I can't wait to see what she does with the next book in the series!
Thanks go out to Samhain Publishing via NetGalley for a copy of the book in exchange of an honest review.
Having given up her beloved for dead, Lady Phoebe Tremont has decided that she must marry. Even though her heart is still with Robert Bellamy, she thinks she can have a comfortable life with a dashing French aristocrat. But that all changes on the night of her engagement ball. Her long-thought dead, lost love is suddenly by her side.
Thinking to be gone 6 short months, which turned into 6 years, Robert never let himself believe that he wouldn't get back to Phoebe. He will do everything in his power to get her back, but can she ever forgive him for not letting her know he was alive?
This was my first book by Hope Tarr, but it definitely won't be my last. I loved the romance/adventure/mystery story that she wove together. She had me hooked from the very beginning and I couldn't put the book down.
I can't wait to see what she does with the next book in the series!
Thanks go out to Samhain Publishing via NetGalley for a copy of the book in exchange of an honest review.
July 20, 2015
Sign me up for more books from this series! A fast paced novel with plenty of character turmoil and suspense. I love when the hero(Robert Bellamy) has inner turmoil that gets in the way of his HEA. These characters have to work for it! There are antagonists every step of the way and I believe that makes for a better story. The heroine (Phoebe Tremont) was a bit annoying at times but the author writes in a way that you understand why she is so stubborn.
I do think that the hero's aversion to touch was not explored enough and I felt that it was just mentioned a few times and left in the background.
There are some steamy sexy scenes in here, but not too much! It certainly does not take away from the story at all.
It alternates POV from hero, heroine and even villain! I wish there was more from the villain's POV.
Overall, the writing was well done and I look forward to reading more in this series.
I do think that the hero's aversion to touch was not explored enough and I felt that it was just mentioned a few times and left in the background.
There are some steamy sexy scenes in here, but not too much! It certainly does not take away from the story at all.
It alternates POV from hero, heroine and even villain! I wish there was more from the villain's POV.
Overall, the writing was well done and I look forward to reading more in this series.
March 14, 2015
It was okay
I'm not bowled over by either the writing or plot, but it was something to read...like a time filler, if you will. From the outset of this story there was nothing unexpected that happened...even the ending with Lily. Why a pirate, at the end, would want to marry this woman instead of just demanding a ransom and then probably just sell her off is beyond me. The whole idea of Trent playing the aristocrat betrothed to this woman is a silly thing for a pirate captain to do, as well. It was just to simplistic a plot to be even near believable. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone due to those reasons and the historical inaccuracy that abounds herein.
I'm not bowled over by either the writing or plot, but it was something to read...like a time filler, if you will. From the outset of this story there was nothing unexpected that happened...even the ending with Lily. Why a pirate, at the end, would want to marry this woman instead of just demanding a ransom and then probably just sell her off is beyond me. The whole idea of Trent playing the aristocrat betrothed to this woman is a silly thing for a pirate captain to do, as well. It was just to simplistic a plot to be even near believable. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone due to those reasons and the historical inaccuracy that abounds herein.
June 15, 2014
CLAIMED BY THE ROGUE by Hope Tarr is an emotionally riveting tale of a second chance at true love seemingly doomed by fate, betrayals and secrets. Set in England's Victorian era, it's the first installment in Hope's new Claimed series and a very enjoyable read.
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April 16, 2016
It was a good book filled with a lot of drama and romance. Though the book was slow, it was nice. Mainly the way the book is written and all details are awesome. I was quiet in love with it when I began reading but slowly it seemed everything was a little too slow and a little too much of drama : hence a 4 star.
February 17, 2015
3.75 out of 5
February 22, 2015
Slow and predictable with rushed ending
The story wasn't bad. It wasn't great, but it was very predictable. Everything happened the way I thought was going to happen happened.
The story wasn't bad. It wasn't great, but it was very predictable. Everything happened the way I thought was going to happen happened.
January 8, 2016
Fun trash novel. Cheap buy.
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November 2, 2018No longer into pirates.
historical
January 14, 2019When Robert Bellamy signed on with the East India Company and set sail for Calcutta, Lady Phoebe Tremont took his promise to heart. Their separation would be but brief; in six months he would send for her.
Six years later, believing her love to be drowned at sea, Phoebe hides her tears behind a disguise at a masked ball to celebrate her engagement to a dashing French aristocrat. It is there she encounters a handsome guest costumed as a rogue of the sea—a pirate. When he drops his mask, she finds herself looking into a dead man’s eyes. A ghost’s eyes. Robert’s eyes.
Through hardship and degradation, Robert never lost his resolve to return home to England a rich man. Now a successful ship’s captain, there is one prize left to reclaim—Phoebe.
But the demure debutante he left behind has grown into a dazzling, decidedly self-determined woman. Nor is Robert the callow youth who set sail in search of adventure. Yet the one thing that could win her heart is the very dark truth his pride warns him never to reveal…
Warning: This book contains steamy sex, some violence—and a hero so swoon-worthy you’ll find yourself seduced into staying up into the wee hours turning pages.
Six years later, believing her love to be drowned at sea, Phoebe hides her tears behind a disguise at a masked ball to celebrate her engagement to a dashing French aristocrat. It is there she encounters a handsome guest costumed as a rogue of the sea—a pirate. When he drops his mask, she finds herself looking into a dead man’s eyes. A ghost’s eyes. Robert’s eyes.
Through hardship and degradation, Robert never lost his resolve to return home to England a rich man. Now a successful ship’s captain, there is one prize left to reclaim—Phoebe.
But the demure debutante he left behind has grown into a dazzling, decidedly self-determined woman. Nor is Robert the callow youth who set sail in search of adventure. Yet the one thing that could win her heart is the very dark truth his pride warns him never to reveal…
Warning: This book contains steamy sex, some violence—and a hero so swoon-worthy you’ll find yourself seduced into staying up into the wee hours turning pages.
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