Going Rogue

Ribbons and Rogues #1

by Jessica Jefferson

Miss Meredith Castle leaves behind everything she knows to join her great aunt in London and become leader of the infamous girls’ club, The Ribbons. She’s willing to make whatever sacrifices necessary to redeem her ailing mother, even if that means leaving her childhood love behind to scale London’s social ladder.

When Derek Weston’s best friend receives the offer of a lifetime, he encourages her to take it. Unwilling to let her go completely, he chases after her, only to find the sweet girl he loved replaced by a spoiled debutante. A broken man, he leaves London to start a new life at sea.

Five years later, Meredith realizes her reign as Queen of the Ball is about to come to an end, if she doesn’t do something to fix her tarnished reputation. Pairing up with the Season’s newest wallflower seems like the perfect plan, until she finds out her demure friend is being pursued by the very man she thought she’d never see again. Only, Derek Weston isn’t who he used to be. He’s inherited a Scottish title and grown into an arrogant man she barely recognizes; yet in her heart, knows she still loves. Torn between her past and an uncertain future, can she find a way back to the life she used to have and the boy who once adored her?

Genres: Historical Romance, Amazon, Historical Fiction, Ebooks

255 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 6, 2015

About the author

Jessica Jefferson makes her home in Almost-Chicago with her husband, nine and three year old girls, guinea pigs, and English bulldog Pete. When she's not busy trying to find middle-ground between being a modern career woman and Suzy-Homemaker, she loves to watch "Real Housewives of [insert city here]" and performing unnecessary improvements to her home and property.
Jessica writes Regency-era historical romance with a modern twist, infused with humor. She tries to create endearingly flawed heroes and one of a kind heroines that you'll want to continue knowing long after you read the last page.

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Reviews

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Going Rogue by Jessica Jefferson is a 2015 Soul Mate Publication. I was provided a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Jessica Jefferson is a fresh new voice in historical romance and I am quite impressed with her work so far.

Meredith and Derrick ( fun names that remind me of Grey's Anatomy), grew up together in a small community. When Meredith is invited by her Aunt to join the exclusive “Ribbons” and live a life of balls and high society, with the opportunity to find a husband who will provide her, and her mother, with an opulent lifestyle, it's an offer Meredith really can't refuse.

Although, Meredith loves Derrick, he has no prospects and is dirt poor, so Derrick actually encourages Meredith to leave and hopes she will secure the life he feels she deserves. So, he lets her go, thinking he is doing the best thing by her.

This story is a unique twist on the friends to lovers trope, with two childhood friends falling in love, but their station in life, money, and lack of opportunity separates them, With a little manipulation by Aunt Catherine, Meredith knows she has no other choice but to accept the golden opportunity she has been offered and make the best of it.

Derrick, a man who only wanted to provide for Meredith, finds a way to make himself financially secure and in the process learns he is has a title to add to the package. But, it's too late by the time he reaches Meredith, as she is already committed to her role as a ribbon.


But, these two have not seen the last of each other....



I will confess that Meredith frustrated me once she committed herself to this secret group of high society girls. The Ribbons didn't do anything worthy, they were just afforded some nice perks in life for being in this group. It was shallow and only deepened these girls' sense of entitlement as they became accustomed to this way of life. It is easy to see how someone would be lured in by being in on an elite club, enjoying all the benefits it offered, but Meredith squandered her chances, and made all the sacrifices she made moot.

But, when she finds her back up against a wall, and we learn a few secrets about her mother, and two aunts, I did feel badly for her.

Derrick's character got a bit lost in the shuffle, I think. I didn't get a good feel for what all he did in the long period of separation, nor did I really feel like I had the chance to really get to know him as a person, since most of the story focused on Meredith and her actions, thoughts, and problems. Once Derrick does show up to stay, the story then shifted onto both he and Meredith as they work their way back to each other. So, I do wish his character had been just little bit more fleshed out. But, we do know that everything he ever did or thought about was for or about Meredith, and we know this couple was meant to be together. It was sad that Meredith wasted all those years doing what she thought was right for her mother, putting up with the abuse, and losing her perspective. But, thankfully, Ophelia, a young lady needing guidance for her first season, comes along at the same time Derrick makes his return and things get very interesting indeed.

I really enjoyed the story of Ophelia, who nearly steals the show a time or two, and I think we will see her again someday and I do hope that she turns “The Ribbons” into something with more substance.

Overall this is an entertaining historical romance and I enjoyed getting to know these characters. This one gets 4 stars

[Ms M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really 5 stars?

The relationship between the two main characters not very convincing so tacky not even emotionally moved. I didn't even know why I even bother read this till end well I pretty much skipped through the pages that's why. Ugh!

[Deb Diem · Rating 4 out of 5]

Going Rogue by Jessica Jefferson is an entertaining second chance historical romance. Ms. Jefferson has delivered a well-written book. The characters are entertaining. Meredith leaves her home and Derek, against her wishes, to live with her aunt in London. Meredith and Derek's story is filled with drama, humor and spice. I enjoyed reading Going Rogue and would happily read more from Jessica Jefferson in the future. Going Rogue is book 1 of the Going Rogue Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.

[Kathleen Ruggio · Rating 4 out of 5]

First Read by this Author

I enjoyed the relationships a group called the Ribbons had. A little bit lady and a lot of mischief. Sometimes the grass is not so much greener on the other side of London. Their main objective is to catch the best man on the marriage market. Probably best for mature readers.

[Mary Gallo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story with great characters

This author is such a wonderful writer. Her style of writing makes it easy to read. There is not too much introspection, not too much description of non important things. Such a great writer, every book gets better and better. After this try the second chances book.

[Virginia · Rating 5 out of 5]

First in a Series

A young woman walks away from the love of her life for a season in London which extends for several years. And then her old love shows up. No longer the farm boy from her past, he's accomplished a lot, including inheriting a title. But there are lots of snags for them to get through before their happy ever after.

[Cinderella (Nysa Bookish) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Entertaining read

I'm always a sucker for a good historical read and this was met that mark. Meredith and Derek were perfect complement to each others characters and the author did a wonderful job with them. Technically the writing was flawless, but I found some scenes lacked certain heat. But otherwise it is a considerably enjoyable read.

[Jane · Rating 1 out of 5]

What century are we in???

Could not finish. Our 1800’s characters are apparently unaware of the fact that they are in a time travel novel...or did people in England back then really use phrases such as, “let me get this straight”?

[Stephanie Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ribbons

Gave a 4 star for great characters but a little long with some clothing descriptions.

This story speaks of choosing between what your heart wants and what your social status demands.

[marilyn markowski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

A very enjoyable story, one that keeps your interest, started the book a few days ago and have finished it.

[Bridget · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book

[Tom Prejsner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Romance novels

Thank you for sharing these wonderful romance novels series. Please keep writing more of these wonderful books. Thank you again

[Maria Contreras · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review

This is a very very good story, I enjoyed everything you wrote in this book, I truly recommend this book, it is a great book and will definitely keep reading your stories.

[Adria's Musings · Rating 4 out of 5]

Originally posted on Adria's Romance Reviews
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

At first glance, the premise of Going Rogue sounds a bit… Silly. A heroine who trades the possibility of a future with someone who loves her for the “privilege” of saying she belongs to London society’s feminine royalty, otherwise known as The Ribbons. Oh and let’s not forget, she gets to wear a colored ribbon on her left wrist so that all of London society will know that she is one of the elite.



I was prepared not to like Meredith Castle, I expected a frivolous, dull witted and selfish girl. But what I found instead was a girl who had a big heart and had that heart exploited by people who claimed to have her best interests at heart. She was forced away from the life she knew and loved in order to provide for people who should have provided for her. The only constant she had was Derek but even he was forced away from her. I couldn’t help but feel bad for her and wait for the moment she shouted “Enough!” And went back to being who she really was instead of the silly, empty headed fool she pretended to be.

Derek Weston to me was the masculine form of Meredith. He was a simple farmer’s son who fell in love with a girl he thought was from the same class. When Meredith turned him away in London he buried the person he was, the boy Meredith loved and became what she had told him she wanted: A man with a title and wealth, though the former was not on purpose. After Meredith so cruelly broke his heart, Derek would have had to have been a fool to remain the same caring soul he had been. Naturally I’m glad he was only playing the role of an arrogant, mean spirited, bitter nobleman, if he hadn’t I know I wouldn’t have liked him very much. Though he could have had more faith in the Meredith he knew but I understood why he didn’t.

Derek and Meredith spent most of the book hurting one another verbally that by the time I reached about 80% of the book, I began to lose hope that they would ever end up together. Of course, it was obvious that there was going to be bitterness on Derek’s part and hurt on both sides but when you add in the fact that both of them had too much pride, they damn well almost missed out on being together! That made Going Rogue so much better though. These two had five years of pent up hurt, anger, misunderstandings and changes to work through so I’m glad it wasn’t easy for them. Still, I was starting to get nervous for them! However, when they were together in a scene, there was so much bubbling tension that was mixed with tension, hostility and bitterness. Author Jessica Jefferson did a fantastic job of making those confrontations between them so intense and full of longing! There were so many emotions going on at once between them and as a reader I was able to feel them all. Though I did think it was a bit sad that even with a lifetime of friendship between them, Derek and Meredith were virtual strangers whenever they managed to have civil conversations together. They didn’t know how to treat one another and to me that was sad.

Going Rogue didn’t only have Derek and Meredith to introduce to readers though, there was a handful of interesting characters who were very different from one another yet still managed to create their own impressions. There was the budding botanist, Ophelia Marshall, the mysteriously blunt Lady Alexandra McBride and Derek’s Scottish cousin Lord Brayan MacCalistair. Usually I have a clear favorite among the secondary characters but in this case I don’t! I’m hoping they all get their own books but at this point, it doesn’t matter who gets theirs first. The three of them were delightful, interesting and each brought something to whatever scene they were in.

With Derek and Meredith out for each other’s blood and trying to sabotage the other’s marital prospects, Going Rogue felt a bit longer than it actually was. They needed plenty of time to come to terms with themselves and each other before they could have any hope of recovering their relationships. The one thing that was a bit disappointing to me is how, when Meredith realizes just how badly she’s been used, she doesn’t do a darn thing about it. No confrontations, no punishing those who used her, NOTHING. Yet she set out to punish Derek, a person she loved and who loved her in return. It didn’t make sense and I REALLY wanted to see Meredith get the closure she needed and yes, a part of me wanted her to avenge herself and purge herself of the bitterness that being used had caused.

Aside from a too neat and nice conclusion, Going Rogue was such an entertaining read. The author clearly has the talent for creating passionate characters, dire situations and witty secondary characters. I will definitely want to read the next book in the series, no matter who is front and center.

Final Verdict: I can't wait for the next book in the series.

[Liana Smith Bautista | Libervore Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

* Originally published on book blog WillReadForFeels.com
* I received this book for free from Tasty Book Tours in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

The premise of this book struck a few Mean Girls chords with me, if you’ve ever seen the movie starring Lindsay Lohan. Meredith has spent all her life in Middlebury, just a couple of hours from London, yet she’s never been to the capital, never had a debut. When her great-aunt Cynthia offers to sponsor her, everyone thinks it’s her opportunity to make good—but she’d much rather stay home and wed her best friend, Derek Weston. But duty to her family and the urging of the young man himself send her to London anyway, where she takes her place as a Ribbon, one of the Ton’s premier debutantes.

Her sojourn in London turns a sweet country miss into a high society belle, it’s true, but along with how to navigate the upper echelons of British aristocracy, she learns to suppress the things that made her so wonderful in the eyes of the country gentleman who loved her. Something he finds out when she’s forced to cruelly reject him for her family’s sake when he comes to London a year later. Heartbroken, he goes overseas to seek a fortune—and to forget her. Fast forward five years, and the tables have turned: suddenly Derek has acquired a title, and she is unwed, her reputation not quite as shiny as it used to be. And she’s found that acceptance in high society makes for cold comfort. And to top it all off, the young lady she’s taken under her wing is the very one Derek seems to be courting!

I’ll be honest and say it took me a while to get behind Meredith Castle as a character, which, I think, the author must have intended all along. I’d never been a fan of Mean Girls, actually. I didn’t like the idea of someone throwing the man who loved her over in favor of bright lights and the possibility of a wealthier match, a gaggle of girls whose society you got kicked out of at the age of 24, and obviously manipulative relatives. Yes, self-sacrifice is admirable, but you’ve got to make sure the sacrifice is worth it, right? But over the course of the novel, Meredith showed her mettle, and I also learned how regret had haunted her since her rejection of Derek. By the end of the book, I was definitely rooting for her, and I loved that she took a stand and grabbed on to the chance to be with him with both hands, regardless of the misunderstandings between them.

Derek, on the other hand, sold me from the get go. He encouraged Meredith to take what her great-aunt was offering and go to London because he genuinely believed what was best for her and, as he told her, he didn’t want her to marry him because he was the only man she’d ever really associated with him and she was scared to stretch her wings. Rather than turning to drink or gambling as so many Regency rogues did after an emotional setback, he became a pirate—sorry, procurer—and traveled the world a bit. The Scottish Earl came home with bitterness in his heart, though not to the point that he had closed Meredith out of it completely. So total props to Ms. Jefferson for creating a swoon-worthy Regency rogue who made me sit up and pay attention rather than just another rakish lord.

As the start to a new series, this definitely goes into the win column, as I can’t wait to read about Meredith’s friends, Alex and Ophelia!

[Gaele · Rating 4 out of 5]

Childhood friends, Meredith and Derek are separated by deception and manipulations, and the manipulations and deceptions are frequent and ever present throughout the story.

Meredith was ‘posing’ as the belle of the ball, taking up the leadership of an infamous deb group called the Ribbons. Her great auht, at the behest of her mother, is sponsoring her debut to make her a profitable and socially enhancing match. And Meredith, despite her love for Derek, jumps into the group of society cats like a woman born: pretending to be the spoilt, snotty and uptight miss that is everything bad about the debutantes each season.

Derek was convinced that social enhancement was the best step for Meredith, but when he goes to London and sees what she has become, and her dismissal of everyone not ‘of a certain class’, he leaves brokenhearted, certain their friendship and affections are things of the past.

Fast forward and Daniel has returned, a Scottish title and years of experience at sea under his belt. His mistrust of the creature that Meredith has become and learning of her less than sparkle-clad reputation give him pause, but not enough to quash his standoffish and even arrogant behavior, now that he is ‘acceptable’ as a suitor.

Everything in this story, as I started to read, was telling me that I could not possibly love it as much as I did: told in multiple points of view, although the lion’s share of perspective comes from Meredith, it was often hard to instantly distinguish those who were deceptive for a purpose that would enhance Meredith’s standing, or simply to keep her on the outside of a society she really didn’t belong to considering her birth and financial circumstances.

Yes, I expect some manipulation to stand between hero and heroine, but it seemed as if everything was working to be a giant plot, just for the purpose. Soon it all became clear, if a bit messy with Derek’s belief that he is only interesting to her because he is showing interest in another and his own circumstances are greatly improved.

Slowly the two come to face their own hurt feelings, misconceptions and dare to dream that affection lies beneath the newly acquired facades. I couldn’t stop reading, and cheering on these two who were, against all the formidable opposition, drawn to one another like magnets.
Love, lies, false promises, mercenary mothers and great character change and development for both Derek and Meredith, and you can’t put this book down. A wonderful start to a series with promise for many great things: a perfect summer read.

I received an eArc copy of the title from the author via Tour Company for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

[Tabitha Barret · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.

“Going Rogue” is a romance set between 1811 and 1817 in London. Meredith Castle is a young woman who is not in control of her own destiny. Her mother sends her away to live with her widowed aunt, Lady Cynthia Browning, who wishes to give her a better life than can be expected in the county side of Middlebury. What Meredith doesn’t realize is that her aunt is bringing her to London for the sole purpose of leading a group of socialite women called the, “Ribbons,” who are failing under improper leadership. Lady Cynthia refuses to let the organization that she created to help young women find wealthy husbands and attain high-ranking titles, fail without a fight. Meredith is unwittingly thrust into the world of parties and social events geared toward securing a well off husband, at any cost.

One day, her childhood friend Derek arrives to tell Meredith that he wants her to marry him. He doesn’t have much to offer her, except for love. Meredith coldly refuses him. Derek is heartbroken and runs to join a shipping company that deals in overseas transportation and tries to forget about Meredith. A few years later, Meredith has wasted her years in the Ribbons and must find a husband quickly before her damaged reputation sees to it that she will never find a good husband. When a mysterious Earl arrives in town all the women begin vying for his attention, but who is the Earl? And why is Meredith so upset by his presence?

I personally loved the interaction between Meredith and Derek. Their heated arguments and heated relations make the book interesting and exciting to read. The romance between them is enticing and I couldn’t get enough of them.

The one thing that I thought was strange was the fact that the ladies in the “Ribbons” were nowhere to be seen. We only see Meredith’s friend Alexandra, or “Alex,” but we don’t see the gaggle of women whose primary mission is to find a husband. I liked that Ms. Jefferson opted not to slow down the story by inserting silly girls talking about silly things and instead focused the book on Meredith’s abhorrence of the society’s goals.

Ms. Jefferson infuses the story with intrigue, wit, and sexual tension while commenting on the despicable social trend of marrying for wealth and status, rather than love. I had trouble putting the book down and am curious to see if there is a planned series. I gave this 5 stars and look forward to future books from Ms. Jefferson.

[Rhonda · Rating 4 out of 5]

EXCITING ROMANCE

This is the first book I have read by Jessica Jefferson, but it will not be the last. She brings two characters from opposite ends of the tracks, so to speak, together. The author’s talent allows the reader to seemingly feel the emotions and problems of the characters. Experiencing the ups and downs, mutual attraction, and distrust makes for an escaping hard to lay down read. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will definitely read others by Jessica Jefferson.

Middlebury, 1811, Meredith Castle loves Derek Weston, but she must make decisions that will help her ailing mother, even if it means going to the London and joining the ton. Being friends and loving Meredith as well, Derek encourages her to accept the offer. However, the offer is made and hidden with deception. She leaves her home and joins her great aunt in London, who wants to train Meredith to become the leader of The Ribbons, a girl’s club.

Derek finds, after her departure, that he misses her so he follows after her. What he finds is not the same Meredith he knew. Meredith had been deceived with the offer but Derek didn’t know this. He thinks she has turned into a member of the snobbish ton. Broken hearted he leaves and takes to the sea to begin a new life.

After five years of holding the title, Queen of the Ball, Meredith wants to repair her reputation. What better way, she thinks, than to become friends and hang out with the wallflowers. What she doesn’t expect is that her lost love, after five years, is back in town and is showing interested in her new friend. Derek has changed! He now bears a Scottish title and she feels she doesn’t even know him.

They meet now as adults and have both become distrustful and may find it impossible to find their way back to the friends and people they used to be. He thinks she now wants to regain his attention simply because of his improved status and title.

I highly recommend this book and author to anyone who enjoys reading historical romance. This is my first but will NOT be my last book by this author!

[Danielle-Claude Mba · Rating 4 out of 5]

MY REVIEW

This was my first Jessica Jefferson's novel and I'm hoping not my last. I want to read Alex and Ophelia's stories.

I was pleasantly surprised by Going Rogue. I'm still unsure what a Ribbon is... sounded like sorority life in the 19th century to me but girl power, right?! Unless you're turning 24 and are about to be put on the shelf, then it's all about finding a good match and quick. Life during the Regency!

So Meredith, our protagonist, found herself with a deadline while being on the top of her game as a 19th century "Mean Girl". Enters her long lost love Derek and he's not poor anymore! She's saved... no wait, they can't stand each other... Young love when do they ever learned!

I laughed, I cried and I even blushed... it made for a nice afternoon and I highly recommend it. Those Ribbons girls may just know something we don't.This review was originally posted on Author danielle-claude ngontang mba site and cheek blog

[Serena Akeroyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

FIVE STARS

Going Rogue is a Regency tale that totally fits my tastes.
I love Regency novels that are a bit a naughty, yet still retain the innocence of the Marriage Mart. I'm a bit difficult in that I love the pure, virgin heroines, but I do like it when temptation strikes and they fall off the bandwagon. Lol. In Going Rogue, I got that, which made me very happy. :D
I liked Meredith and Derek. I loved how Meredith was different. She didn't simper, she didn't try to be coy. She was a bit of a bitch, and I loved her for that. Derek was gorgeous, a bit mean at times, but hell, I could understand.
I loved the whole rich-man-poor-man theme. I knew where it was heading from the start but that didn't make it predictable. Also, I loved how Meredith really had to fight hard to make Derek come to lover her again. It made it believable.
I'm not sure if I like the Ribbons. They seemed a bit of a pain to me, so seeing how the heroines turn out in their own stories will be interesting.
Also, very cute touch with the green, cut-glass ring. :D
Definitely recommended.

*I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.*

[Debbie McCreary · Rating 5 out of 5]

I greatly enjoyed Ms. Jefferson's Tisdale series, so I was looking forward to her GOING ROGUE release. She did not disappoint me. Going Rogue is a beautiful start in Jessica's new series, Ribbons and Rogues. We are introduced to the infamous girls’ club, The Ribbons. Meredith Castle is happy at her home, spending time with her best friend Derek Weston. When she is sent to London to look for a husband, Derek follows and is greatly disappointed in the changes in Meredith. Five years later he returns a different man, even inherited a Scottish title and is now rich and a gentleman. When the two meet again, the feelings are still between them, but that doesn't mean the road to love is smooth. He is courting a friend of Meredith's and she is being courted by another gentleman. Jessica has wrote a book that holds your interest. This many faceted book is filled with deceit from the beginning. Add false promises, a lying mother and the changes in Derek and Meredith, I couldn't stop reading. I highly recommend GOING ROGUE and the other book Jessica has available.

[JoRead · Rating 3 out of 5]

Going Rogue is a story about second chances. A young couple that thought leaving each other behind was for the best. The premise of the story is sweet and right and I promise I tried my best to love it but it was not quite there all the way, particularly at the beginning. I don’t think I even started to get into the story until the hero and heroine met again. The dialogue didn't sound adequate for the times and it never gave me that feel of historical, ever. The secondary characters, although unique and funny at times, didn't come off as living in a historical setting either. Truth be told, what I enjoyed to the fullest was the bickering between the main characters and their complexity of emotions and while it didn't fulfill my love for the historical it at least did it for my love for romance. If others are not as picky as me when it comes to their Historicals then this may be a good read but it was just an “ok” book for me.

** I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review **

[Sassy Beta Reading & Review · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It gave me so many heart twinges, I thought I would need to call 911 there for a bit. It had me on an emotional roller coaster ride.

The characters were so easy to understand and were well developed. Their dialogue was entertaining and had me lol'ing at times. But most of all, it left me very entertained.

This is book 1 of the series and I look forward to reading more of the series. This is a regency romance. This does have a HEA and does not end on a cliff hanger.

This was written as a multiple POV (but mostly hers). There was heartache, rejection, angst, deception, deceit, romance and yes, even some sexy bits too :)

All in all, a great read!

Would I recommend this book? Yes

Would I read more from this author? Yes

Sassy Beta Reading & Review

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[Ann L]

Going Rogue

Manipulated into thinking it was for the sake of helping her mother and her selfish aunt, Meredith gave up the one thing she loved, Derek, for the life of a socialite under the guidance of her aunt.

Derek thinking that the woman he had loved had become a woman only interested in the wealth and prestigious title a man could bring, something he did not have.

Years later he inherits a title and is looking for a bride.

He has become hardened and suspicious. They meet again by chance, when he courts a friend of hers. Torn between the love they had and the heartbreak of rejection and trust can they ever overcome the past heartbreak.

This is a wonderful story that captivated my attention, it was full of emotions and you could feel for both of them, I couldn't put it down until I'd finished it.

[Isha Coleman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jessica Jefferson, I will be reading your stories more often. I was given a copy of Going Rogue for an honest review. I fell in love with Meredith's fearlessness and Derek's ability to never give up. Going Rogue is a story that poses the question of how far one would go for love. Whether it be to gain the love of a sweetheart or to redeem the reputation of a loved one. Ms. Jefferson allows the reader to walk in the shoes of her central characters and feel the frustration, fear and emotion. I won't lie there were times I wanted to shake Meredith for acting like a spoiled brat and scold Derek for being an arrogant jerk. In the end the story, characters and events that transpired took me on a fun ride with two intriguing characters.

[Alyssa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A love story that has so many twists, turns, and screw ups that it kept me up half the night but I enjoyed every page of it! Meredith and Derek have problems with communication up until the last page but you can't help but cheer for each character and their strong sense of values with family and work. The "Ribbons" was a new twist that made this historical romance into something very original. Their group was so interesting and it sounds like there will be more details in the next book about the actual popular girls group. Definitely a great read that got me hooked on the series and the author!

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A promising start to a new series! There are so many emotions, secrets and lies that you will not be able to put the book down once you start. Both Meredith and Derek have changed from since their last encounter, but their feelings for each other never really changed. It was great to see their true selves emerge as they fight their way to their HEA. Can't wait to see what her fellow Ribbon club members, Olivia and especially Alex, have in store for us.

ARC received in exchange for an honest review.

[Liz Evans · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book I've read by Ms. Jefferson & I ask myself "Why".... I'll certainly being reading more.
This is a Regency romance set between 1811- 1817. It poses the age old question "what would you do for love". Meredith loves Derek but decides, with Derek's blessing,to help her ailing mother. What ensues is a emotional ride through, deceit, betrayal & love. Extremely well written. And very strong characters both main & secondary. Well worth a read.

[Violetta Rand · Rating 5 out of 5]

Meredith and Derek are a formidable pair--witty and charming, attractive and educated, penniless and rich, and completely at odds! For a match not made in heaven, Ms. Jefferson once again showcases her talent on how two people with different agendas find common ground and learn to love (again?).

Oh Meredith, forget the Ribbons, go for the titled guy!

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

The push and pull of attraction between Meredith and Derek will make a reader swoon, and wish that they were whisked away by someone like Derek.

Read full review in the 2015 July/August issue of InD'tale Magazine.