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Graceling Hall #2
Lord Apollo & the Colleen
Five years after his supposed death, Theo King has returned to Graceling Hall...but a mystery remains. A stranger is buried in his grave, and nobody knows if his death was accidental…or murder. As Theo resumes his former life, the dead man’s sister shows up on his doorstep to hold him accountable. If he helps this Irish spitfire solve the mystery, will she finally leave him in peace?
Sequel to Larken!
Sequel to Larken!
176 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 15, 2015
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November 8, 2018
Lord Apollo & the Colleen (Graceling Hall #2) - PG
Violence: arson
Language: nothing offensive
Sex: no sex
This is the perfect complement to *Larken*. It's a nice, meandering story; I'm glad I took the time to make the journey.
Violence: arson
Language: nothing offensive
Sex: no sex
This is the perfect complement to *Larken*. It's a nice, meandering story; I'm glad I took the time to make the journey.
June 15, 2015
Second in the Graceling Hall Series, "Lord Apollo and the Colleen" is the sequel to "Larken" by S.G. Rogers.
Theodore King, AKA "Lord Apollo" has returned from the dead, reinstated as lord of Graceling Manor. He does his best to do right by his one-time friend, Paddy Shields, but inadvertently ignites the wrath of Paddy's younger sister, Megan. Megan makes an unexpected visit to Graceling Hall in order to confront the young lord.
Megan is greeted with warmth by the KIng family, who ask her to remain at the estate for the foreseeable future. King's closest friend, Jensen, Lord Rowe, is not as welcoming of the young colleen. Soon both Rowe and Megan are at loggerheads -- unable to reconcile their differences of opinion in spite of their similarities.
And while Theodore has had his fortune and rightful place in society restored to him, his dear friends Clarissa and Jensen have all but lost their land and money. The brother and sister are reduced to giving private music and dancing lessons to the local gentry in order to make ends meet.
Almost all of the main characters are in need of suitable marriages to ensure their futures. Theodore King needs to continue the family dynasty. Jensen needs and infusion of cash to secure his station and in order to attract a promising suitor for his sister Clarissa. Spunky Megan's future is also uncertain. As an Irish lass of no social or financial standing, she has little to offer a potential groom. A life in service to others -- or if she's lucky, as a governess to a young charge -- are her most likely prospects.
As the ball given by the King family looms, romance waxes and wanes for all the characters and are complicated by less desirable personages. An enormous game of love-torn musical chairs ensues.
S.G. Rogers again delights her readers with a deeper look into British social customs. Social standing, Irish and English prejudices and the complexities of romantic matchmaking are all explored in "Lord Apollo and the Colleen". A wonderful follow-up novel to "Larken", which can also stand on its own, "Lord Apollo and the Colleen" is sure to thrill long-standing fans of Rogers as well as fortunate newcomers to her novels.
Theodore King, AKA "Lord Apollo" has returned from the dead, reinstated as lord of Graceling Manor. He does his best to do right by his one-time friend, Paddy Shields, but inadvertently ignites the wrath of Paddy's younger sister, Megan. Megan makes an unexpected visit to Graceling Hall in order to confront the young lord.
Megan is greeted with warmth by the KIng family, who ask her to remain at the estate for the foreseeable future. King's closest friend, Jensen, Lord Rowe, is not as welcoming of the young colleen. Soon both Rowe and Megan are at loggerheads -- unable to reconcile their differences of opinion in spite of their similarities.
And while Theodore has had his fortune and rightful place in society restored to him, his dear friends Clarissa and Jensen have all but lost their land and money. The brother and sister are reduced to giving private music and dancing lessons to the local gentry in order to make ends meet.
Almost all of the main characters are in need of suitable marriages to ensure their futures. Theodore King needs to continue the family dynasty. Jensen needs and infusion of cash to secure his station and in order to attract a promising suitor for his sister Clarissa. Spunky Megan's future is also uncertain. As an Irish lass of no social or financial standing, she has little to offer a potential groom. A life in service to others -- or if she's lucky, as a governess to a young charge -- are her most likely prospects.
As the ball given by the King family looms, romance waxes and wanes for all the characters and are complicated by less desirable personages. An enormous game of love-torn musical chairs ensues.
S.G. Rogers again delights her readers with a deeper look into British social customs. Social standing, Irish and English prejudices and the complexities of romantic matchmaking are all explored in "Lord Apollo and the Colleen". A wonderful follow-up novel to "Larken", which can also stand on its own, "Lord Apollo and the Colleen" is sure to thrill long-standing fans of Rogers as well as fortunate newcomers to her novels.
November 28, 2015
I was anxious to read this book after reading Larken. I appreciated the characters and looked forward to reading Theo's story.
This book was more than Theo's story. I was very happy to alternating points of view that let me get to know more of the wonderful characters in her Graceling Hall books.
There is not a lot of things I can say without giving away some of the story. This is one that you don't want to know what will happen in the end. I had my guesses, but she threw some surprises that let me very pleased.
This is a clean historical romance.
This book was more than Theo's story. I was very happy to alternating points of view that let me get to know more of the wonderful characters in her Graceling Hall books.
There is not a lot of things I can say without giving away some of the story. This is one that you don't want to know what will happen in the end. I had my guesses, but she threw some surprises that let me very pleased.
This is a clean historical romance.
June 18, 2015
Dislike can morph into like.
Megan has come from Belfast in search of her brother, Paddy, whom she has not heard from in over five years. She discovers that her brother was mistaken for another and buried in his family cemetery. The story twists and turns until you finally learn who killed Paddy.
Megan has come from Belfast in search of her brother, Paddy, whom she has not heard from in over five years. She discovers that her brother was mistaken for another and buried in his family cemetery. The story twists and turns until you finally learn who killed Paddy.
September 19, 2015
Tastefully clean romance
No trashy scenes or profanity. Intrigue and forgiveness always good together. I hope it has a sequel with Miles and Estella! A good read.
No trashy scenes or profanity. Intrigue and forgiveness always good together. I hope it has a sequel with Miles and Estella! A good read.
January 9, 2018
This book was so amazing I did not want to put it down. There is so much going on so there is never a dull moment. Learning about the death of the man they thought was Theo, meeting Megan, having a Ball, learning about who tried to kill Theo and why, Theo and Clarissa admit their feelings for each other, and Rowe and Megan admit there’s as well.
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January 21, 2018
Cute
You always know that when a guy and a girl meet and hate each other, they will end up together. This is full of the typical angst and distraught love with a bit of a Cinderella twist thrown in.
You always know that when a guy and a girl meet and hate each other, they will end up together. This is full of the typical angst and distraught love with a bit of a Cinderella twist thrown in.
April 8, 2020
Enjoyable read
This book had very well developed characters. I liked the interaction between all of them and enjoyed how the author ended up having two two nicely paired sweet romances be the end result
This book had very well developed characters. I liked the interaction between all of them and enjoyed how the author ended up having two two nicely paired sweet romances be the end result
August 20, 2017
Fun, quick read
Thoroughly enjoying Suzanne Rogers' pieces. Another historical fiction set in Victorian England with romance, intrigue and mystery and our favorite, Lord Apollo.
Thoroughly enjoying Suzanne Rogers' pieces. Another historical fiction set in Victorian England with romance, intrigue and mystery and our favorite, Lord Apollo.
September 26, 2017
Love this series and the author!
I truly enjoy this author's humor and story telling. I can't wait to read more from her. Check her out!
I truly enjoy this author's humor and story telling. I can't wait to read more from her. Check her out!
March 21, 2019
This book had lots of fun, romance, and action. I liked the acceptance of Megan from Ireland by the wealthy, high ranking main characters. ;)
April 21, 2020
Really like Rogers's writing style and stories. Own several.
January 8, 2024
I thought the 2nd book was even better than the 1st. I thoroughly enjoyed reading both. I loved all the main characters and their stories.
February 25, 2017
Not as good as the first book "Larken".
February 16, 2017
I liked this one better than the first one - two stories at once
August 9, 2015
A simple, sweet, heartwarming, and charming read. It had a good ensemble cast. It brought back old characters, elaborated on new ones, and introduced new characters, and you adore who you should adore and dislike who you should dislike. This is one of those neatly tied up stories with a bow and cake on the side. Young Myles knows what he's talking about. :)
November 30, 2015
An enjoyable read
I have read the first two in this series and have found the characters and the plot believable. These are Victorian rather than Regency romances, but have sufficient mystery to keep the reader interested.
I have read the first two in this series and have found the characters and the plot believable. These are Victorian rather than Regency romances, but have sufficient mystery to keep the reader interested.
September 5, 2015
Good book
I enjoyed this book, but I preferred the first one more. The storyline was good, but I felt it dragged in places. I did enjoy reading about Theo.
I enjoyed this book, but I preferred the first one more. The storyline was good, but I felt it dragged in places. I did enjoy reading about Theo.
December 5, 2015
I really enjoy Roger's characters and plots in her books and that she always includes some mystery and adventure in them.
May 30, 2016
Cute
Clean, cute romance. Fun characters. A few twists that weren't expected. The bad guys were somewhat predictable. But I still enjoyed it.
Clean, cute romance. Fun characters. A few twists that weren't expected. The bad guys were somewhat predictable. But I still enjoyed it.
January 1, 2017
Exciting romantic thriller!
This was a very well written book with romantic theme with plenty of "who-done-it" added in! I have enjoyed this!
This was a very well written book with romantic theme with plenty of "who-done-it" added in! I have enjoyed this!
June 23, 2021
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April 20, 2017
Beautiful told love story!
From beginning to end didn't: stop reading! Story unfolded seamlessly & full of laugher on my part. I recommended this book highly!
From beginning to end didn't: stop reading! Story unfolded seamlessly & full of laugher on my part. I recommended this book highly!
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