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Rogue Trilogy #3
The Last Rogue
London 1820 …
All London was stunned when the infamous rake Lucas, Viscount Westmore, vowed to give up the fair sex and exile himself to St. Ives. The infamous rake was known for his love of luxury and his way with the ladies, just as the rugged Cornish coast was known for its savagery, its fearsome gales and its smugglers.
But Luc was determined to turn away from the seduction of perfumed flesh that had ended in tragedy and make his atonement. He never guessed the stormy nights of Cornwall would bring unlooked-for danger, the thrill of the chase, and a long-legged beauty who would tempt him like no other.
All London was stunned when the infamous rake Lucas, Viscount Westmore, vowed to give up the fair sex and exile himself to St. Ives. The infamous rake was known for his love of luxury and his way with the ladies, just as the rugged Cornish coast was known for its savagery, its fearsome gales and its smugglers.
But Luc was determined to turn away from the seduction of perfumed flesh that had ended in tragedy and make his atonement. He never guessed the stormy nights of Cornwall would bring unlooked-for danger, the thrill of the chase, and a long-legged beauty who would tempt him like no other.
371 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2004
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About the author
Connie Mason
140 books534 followersConnie Mason or Cara Miles is the best-selling author of more than fifty historical romances and novellas. Her tales of passion and adventure are set in exotic as well as American locales. Connie was named Story Teller of the Year in 1990 by Romantic Times and was awarded Career Achievement award in the Western category by Romantic Times in 1994. Connie makes her home in Tarpon Springs, Florida with her husband Jerry.
Prior to her first published work in 1984, Connie was a full time homemaker. Always an avid reader, writing was one of Connie's dreams.
In 1995 Connie was featured on a segment of the CBS news show 48 Hours, a television production that devoted an entire program to the romance novel industry. Connie was also featured in an article published by National Inquirer.
In addition to writing and traveling, Connie enjoys telling anyone who will listen about her three children and nine grandchildren, and sharing memories of her years living abroad in Europe and Asia as the wife of a career serviceman. In her spare time Connie enjoys reading, dancing, playing bridge and freshwater fishing with her husband.
Prior to her first published work in 1984, Connie was a full time homemaker. Always an avid reader, writing was one of Connie's dreams.
In 1995 Connie was featured on a segment of the CBS news show 48 Hours, a television production that devoted an entire program to the romance novel industry. Connie was also featured in an article published by National Inquirer.
In addition to writing and traveling, Connie enjoys telling anyone who will listen about her three children and nine grandchildren, and sharing memories of her years living abroad in Europe and Asia as the wife of a career serviceman. In her spare time Connie enjoys reading, dancing, playing bridge and freshwater fishing with her husband.
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May 1, 2020
3.5 to 4 stars. I have read numerous Connie Mason books and several of them I have really enjoyed. One of them is a favorite of mine. With this one about 55 pages in I was wondering if I should’ve really heeded some of the reviews and perhaps passed on it, but it involved some smuggling and in Cornwall, which is a theme that really appealed to me. Now I know I wasn’t going to get anything close to Poldark mind you as I’m quite familiar with her writing style, but as the book progressed the story became quite enjoyable for the lighter fare that it is and I’m glad I gave it a try.
January 22, 2020
There is a reason nobody recommends this Connie Mason title - The Last Rogue is completely lifeless. I gave it a good go but the book didn't respect my intelligence or my time, so I ended up whipping past its pages every other day. Our Peeping Tom hero feels guilty that a woman he sees kills herself after he refuses to help her. He decides to take a vow of celibacy and retires to an isolated part of the English Coast. He ends up finding himself intrigued in a woman named the most cringe-worthy name, Bliss, and gets caught up in an illegal smuggling scheme. Was there a point that became interesting? Hm no, not really. Fortunately, I did not pay anything to read this.
August 24, 2014
I have learned the best way to enjoy a Connie Mason book is to go into it not expecting much. That way you won't be constantly disappointed by the shallow characters and all the SMH moments. While this is the third book in a series, its a stand-alone story.
Lucas, Viscount Westmore, is a sex addict. Every few pages he has an erection which just made me think of that Cialis warning to seek medical attention after four hours. When tragedy lightly touches upon his life, Luc feels guilty and takes a vow of celibacy for a year as punishment. He leaves the temptations of London for the boondocks of St. Ives in Cornwall, where he stumbles upon a smuggling ring being led by the mysterious Shadow. Luc thinks it would be fun to investigate the smugglers. However, his form of investigating is mainly him going around and asking everyone in the village, "Do you know Shadow? Are you Shadow?" I'm just going to assume all those erections redirecting the blood flow from his brain is why Luc is not the most intelligent of men.
The heroine is local gal Bliss Hartley. She thinks it is alright for her and Luc to engage in numerous heavy petting sessions as his Vow of Celibacy will protect her virginity.
Lucas, Viscount Westmore, is a sex addict. Every few pages he has an erection which just made me think of that Cialis warning to seek medical attention after four hours. When tragedy lightly touches upon his life, Luc feels guilty and takes a vow of celibacy for a year as punishment. He leaves the temptations of London for the boondocks of St. Ives in Cornwall, where he stumbles upon a smuggling ring being led by the mysterious Shadow. Luc thinks it would be fun to investigate the smugglers. However, his form of investigating is mainly him going around and asking everyone in the village, "Do you know Shadow? Are you Shadow?" I'm just going to assume all those erections redirecting the blood flow from his brain is why Luc is not the most intelligent of men.
The heroine is local gal Bliss Hartley. She thinks it is alright for her and Luc to engage in numerous heavy petting sessions as his Vow of Celibacy will protect her virginity.
April 13, 2015
Tiene un buen comienzo y se mantiene hasta que uno de los conflictos se resuelve, pero la segunda mitad de la novela pierde ritmo y no ha mantenido mi interés, quizá porque ya he leído demasiado sobre Londres y regencia y todo me parece repetitivo. Lo que más me ha gustado: la protagonista femenina y los personajes secundarios de la 1a parte que se desarrolla en la costa de Cornualles.
January 15, 2018
leído en Junio 2013
Normalito... no sobresale como los anteriores!!
Normalito... no sobresale como los anteriores!!
April 2, 2015
I loved the other 2 books in this series, but this one just wasn't as good for me. I was really disappointed with Luc for so many reasons. I guess the first was when he took advantage of her after she said no. I know how these things go in historical romances, most of the times they kiss them into it and then it leads to groping and so forth. In this one, he seemed to grope before he kissed her into it. Then he marries her, takes her home and tries to abandon her while telling her repeatedly that he doesn't love her. Then her father is dying and he goes on a business trip and leaves her at home. Really--- he couldn't postpone a business trip.
I liked him in the other books and he was quite charming when he wanted to be. Just very selfish.
I liked him in the other books and he was quite charming when he wanted to be. Just very selfish.
June 8, 2016
i literally stayed up all night reading this. I was impressed by how much I liked the book. The thing I liked the most is how caring and loving Luc and Bliss behaved toward each other. I'm often frustrated by he emotionally immaturity of characters in historical romances, that wasn't the case at all here. It was so refreshing to read about two people who genuinely care for each other. They each have their flaws but they strive to be better because of their love and for it. This book is a definite keeper. This isn't a tame romance. Its very erotic and steamy and if this is typical of connie mason historical romances count me in.
April 7, 2012
A hard book to get into. The story sounded really good but something about it just seemed to kind of drag along. I like the strong minded women of the story and the way they deal with their stubborn men..usually completely ignoring their orders.
Would like to read the first two stories in the rogue series but not sure since it took about three weeks to read this one.
Smugglers, half told truths, a vow of celibacy and hard fought true love.
Would like to read the first two stories in the rogue series but not sure since it took about three weeks to read this one.
Smugglers, half told truths, a vow of celibacy and hard fought true love.
February 2, 2017
Esta novela sí fue una decepción total, al igual que la última de la trilogía anterior. Los personajes son completamente sosos, la historia es sumamente predecible y los pocos giros que da resulta en eventos absurdos. Terminé de leerla porque no me gusta dejar libros comenzados, y el ritmo de narración de la autora en este libro no fue del todo malo. Como calificación tiene 2 estrellas.
June 14, 2012
The book was boring from the begging until the end . There wasn't anything special about it and i couldn't wait to finally finish reading it.
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August 13, 2012I just couldn't get into this book. The writing was so elementary and the repeat of conversations and descriptions drove me nuts. I have found some Mason books I enjoyed, but this kinda sucked.
March 19, 2018
THIS ONE STARTED A BIT SLOW, BUT IT BUILT UP INTO SOMETHING MORE WITH THE SLIGHT MYSTERY SURROUNDING THE HEROINE'S IDENTITY.
OUR HERO is a repentant rake whose plagued by guilt when he failed to protect the woman he had a romp with, and found out that she's pregnant by someone else. In other words, he was almost caught by the Parson's noose and he vowed to help her find a suitable husband who can accept her condition. Unfortunately, she was found floating in the Thames the next day. To atone for his guilt, he leaves London for a reprieve, settling down in a small, secluded sea side town. Who knew that he would find it more than it should be, involving a beautiful woman and illegal smuggling activities about. Lucas is intrigued by Bliss, and soon become caught in the web of her goodwill gone wrong to help the town thrive. Lucas struggles in the story (although not by much) when he finds himself falling for Bliss who then marries him and he was in denial, until life or death situations warrant him to be more truthful to his own heart.
OUR HEROINE is a brave, beautiful young woman who is just trying to get the money for her sick father, and to help her small town thrive. They are extremely mistrustful and suspicious of outsiders and Lucas sniffling around their business is not acceptable. Sadly, she's caught his eye and wherever she goes, he's there. But, she has a secret and it's not something she wants him to know. The funny thing was, Bliss was technically in Lucas's clutch from the moment they met because he literally took the reins to everything, from saving her butt from the hangman and giving her a new home to live in.
OVERALL this was another typical Connie Mason sans the dramatic misunderstanding. It had the right mix of romance, passion and a little heart-tugging moments.
OUR HERO is a repentant rake whose plagued by guilt when he failed to protect the woman he had a romp with, and found out that she's pregnant by someone else. In other words, he was almost caught by the Parson's noose and he vowed to help her find a suitable husband who can accept her condition. Unfortunately, she was found floating in the Thames the next day. To atone for his guilt, he leaves London for a reprieve, settling down in a small, secluded sea side town. Who knew that he would find it more than it should be, involving a beautiful woman and illegal smuggling activities about. Lucas is intrigued by Bliss, and soon become caught in the web of her goodwill gone wrong to help the town thrive. Lucas struggles in the story (although not by much) when he finds himself falling for Bliss who then marries him and he was in denial, until life or death situations warrant him to be more truthful to his own heart.
OUR HEROINE is a brave, beautiful young woman who is just trying to get the money for her sick father, and to help her small town thrive. They are extremely mistrustful and suspicious of outsiders and Lucas sniffling around their business is not acceptable. Sadly, she's caught his eye and wherever she goes, he's there. But, she has a secret and it's not something she wants him to know. The funny thing was, Bliss was technically in Lucas's clutch from the moment they met because he literally took the reins to everything, from saving her butt from the hangman and giving her a new home to live in.
OVERALL this was another typical Connie Mason sans the dramatic misunderstanding. It had the right mix of romance, passion and a little heart-tugging moments.
March 12, 2018
Историята в книгата е интересна. Има приключения от началото до самия край и затова е вълнуваща до последната страница.
December 27, 2018
Boring.
December 31, 2023
I enjoyed this book. I like that the back didn't give away the plot.
December 21, 2024
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Genre: Historical Romance
Genre: Historical Romance
November 12, 2008
I love the idea of a heroine in an illegal business by the shores of St Ives with the hero trying desperately to mend her ways; however, I disliked how there was a subplot that chose to resolve itself after all the tumultuous events at St. Ives—it seemed to undermine what had happened before, and I found myself skimming paragraphs to get to the end; it just kept dragging on and on.
July 16, 2012
Lucas exciles himself from London after a tragedy where he failed to save a woman. During his stay in the Cornwall he stumbles upon smugglers and gets a new chance to save another woman.
Historical romance and suspense.
Historical romance and suspense.
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October 9, 2009That i'm shocked he's never come into contact with an STD. Tee-hee
July 26, 2012
Not enough character development. Quick read but not quite on target.
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November 17, 2012Amazon Freebie 11/16/2012
I love this author! Great find!
I love this author! Great find!
December 3, 2012
the serie was really god ......i can see i tampted to read it again ^^
January 4, 2013
Loved the strong heroine, but historically unrealistic for my taste...
February 28, 2014
Great series
Great series
Loved this as much as the others. Can't wait to start on the next book. All her books are a must read.
Great series
Loved this as much as the others. Can't wait to start on the next book. All her books are a must read.
December 7, 2016
Loved the book
Great steamy, love story. Perky trouble so young lady and handsome rouge that Connie mason is famous for. With enough excitement to keep the story strumming.
Great steamy, love story. Perky trouble so young lady and handsome rouge that Connie mason is famous for. With enough excitement to keep the story strumming.
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January 8, 2019London 1820 …
All London was stunned when the infamous rake Lucas, Viscount Westmore, vowed to give up the fair sex and exile himself to St. Ives. The infamous rake was known for his love of luxury and his way with the ladies, just as the rugged Cornish coast was known for its savagery, its fearsome gales and its smugglers.
But Luc was determined to turn away from the seduction of perfumed flesh that had ended in tragedy and make his atonement. He never guessed the stormy nights of Cornwall would bring unlooked-for danger, the thrill of the chase, and a long-legged beauty who would tempt him like no other.
All London was stunned when the infamous rake Lucas, Viscount Westmore, vowed to give up the fair sex and exile himself to St. Ives. The infamous rake was known for his love of luxury and his way with the ladies, just as the rugged Cornish coast was known for its savagery, its fearsome gales and its smugglers.
But Luc was determined to turn away from the seduction of perfumed flesh that had ended in tragedy and make his atonement. He never guessed the stormy nights of Cornwall would bring unlooked-for danger, the thrill of the chase, and a long-legged beauty who would tempt him like no other.
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