What do you think?
Rate this book
Six Rogues and Their Ladies #2
The Taming of Lady Kate
This is an alternate cover edition for B008RDKM0A
Lady Kate Derramore and the Marquis of Northbrooke have one thing in common: In order to receive their inheritances, they must marry. Lady Kate, prevented from marrying the man she loves by her father’s will, determines to marry for convenience. With the forthrightness for which she is noted, she sets her sights on Jack—aforesaid Marquis. Jack, meanwhile, has tumbled into love with Kate at their first meeting. All might have gone swimmingly, were it not for his “other life,” the mysterious job that calls him out of town at the most inopportune moments. Unwittingly, he puts Lady Kate’s life in danger, and while attempting to rescue her comes up against her “reins-grabbing” nature. Will he ever be able to master Lady Kate? Will he ever be able to oust another man from her heart? And, despite Kate’s penchant for disaster, will he be able to save her life and his own?
If you liked The Duke's Undoing, you'll love The Taming of Lady Kate
Lady Kate Derramore and the Marquis of Northbrooke have one thing in common: In order to receive their inheritances, they must marry. Lady Kate, prevented from marrying the man she loves by her father’s will, determines to marry for convenience. With the forthrightness for which she is noted, she sets her sights on Jack—aforesaid Marquis. Jack, meanwhile, has tumbled into love with Kate at their first meeting. All might have gone swimmingly, were it not for his “other life,” the mysterious job that calls him out of town at the most inopportune moments. Unwittingly, he puts Lady Kate’s life in danger, and while attempting to rescue her comes up against her “reins-grabbing” nature. Will he ever be able to master Lady Kate? Will he ever be able to oust another man from her heart? And, despite Kate’s penchant for disaster, will he be able to save her life and his own?
If you liked The Duke's Undoing, you'll love The Taming of Lady Kate
164 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 31, 2012
499 people are currently reading
639 people want to read
About the author
G.G. Vandagriff
55 books325 followersG.G. Vandagriff is the author of over thirty novels Amazon #1 Bestselling Author. The Last Waltz, the first novel in her 20th Century Historical Romance Series won the Whitney Award for Best Historical Novel in 2009. There are now two more books in that series—Exile and Defiance.
Thirteen of her novels are Regency romances, compared by critics to the witty novels of Georgette Heyer. She has also written a lively genealogical mystery series featuring Briggie and Alex, two whacky widows, as sleuths. Her most recent publications are Romantic Suspense. Her trilogy featuring Breaking News, Sleeping Secrets, and Balkan Echo tell the tale of high profile TV journalists--the Super Sleuths of WOOT TV station in Chicago.
GG graduated from Stanford and received her master’s degree from George Washington University. She worked as an associate editor at Stanford’s Hoover Institution, an assistant treasurer in the Harvard Treasurer’s office, a bond analyst at Fidelity Investments, and an international banker for Continental Illinois National Bank (later acquired by Bank of America).
She and her husband David are the parents of three children and seven grandchildren, her greatest joys in life. Her favorite novel? Jane Eyre. She also loves Florence, Sundance Resort, The Voice, hot chocolate, lilacs, and dachshunds.
Find out more about her books, download a free novella, and sign up for her newsletter at http://ggvandagriff.com. Also, be the first to know when Vandagriff’s next book is available by following her at http://bookbub.com/authors/G.G.Vandag... to receive new releases and discount alerts.
Thirteen of her novels are Regency romances, compared by critics to the witty novels of Georgette Heyer. She has also written a lively genealogical mystery series featuring Briggie and Alex, two whacky widows, as sleuths. Her most recent publications are Romantic Suspense. Her trilogy featuring Breaking News, Sleeping Secrets, and Balkan Echo tell the tale of high profile TV journalists--the Super Sleuths of WOOT TV station in Chicago.
GG graduated from Stanford and received her master’s degree from George Washington University. She worked as an associate editor at Stanford’s Hoover Institution, an assistant treasurer in the Harvard Treasurer’s office, a bond analyst at Fidelity Investments, and an international banker for Continental Illinois National Bank (later acquired by Bank of America).
She and her husband David are the parents of three children and seven grandchildren, her greatest joys in life. Her favorite novel? Jane Eyre. She also loves Florence, Sundance Resort, The Voice, hot chocolate, lilacs, and dachshunds.
Find out more about her books, download a free novella, and sign up for her newsletter at http://ggvandagriff.com. Also, be the first to know when Vandagriff’s next book is available by following her at http://bookbub.com/authors/G.G.Vandag... to receive new releases and discount alerts.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 96 reviews
October 2, 2013
Okay, so I only read 52 pages of this 150 page novel so maybe it's not fair to rate it but the writing was just so bad! The characters were always contradicting themselves and were not convincing in the least. The author seems to believe that piling together a bunch of Regency era cliches and a few dukes, duchesses, and marquises a regency novel makes but oh! It was kind of painful to read and honestly an embarrassment to this genre.
September 11, 2017
Kate and Jack meet through a mutual friend Caro, who Jack had just proposed to. Caro thinks of jack as a brother , but not husband material. Both Kate and Jack need a marriage of convenience to get to their fortunes. Will they make it that far, with traitors shooting at Jack?
November 14, 2013
I have lukewarm feelings towards this novel. Neither of the lead characters are appealing. Kate acts like a shrew the whole time and never gives Jack a break. Jack's character changes abruptly after the initial introduction. When he is introduced he seems like an immature boy. We're then told he's a noted Corinthian and a rogue but I am not sure what makes him so because he's never seen doing anything that goes along with either of those personas. Then all of a sudden he has his own sub plot that really doesn't seem likely for the young man the reader is first introduced to. It confused me a lot and I had to make sure I didn't skip any pages or even a whole book. Jack and Kate never talk about their true feelings even in the rare moments they have a chance. The plot seems like it's the usual mystery involving spies and smugglers but it takes more twists and turns that I didn't expect. I liked the brief cameo appearances by characters from the first novel. Another plus is that it's more clean than the previous book in the trilogy. There are some sensual scenes but nothing smutty. Overall, this story didn't thrill me. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it. I noticed a number of errors in the Kindle edition. The third book in the series had better be the best or I will feel like I wasted my money.
July 20, 2014
3.5
I liked this one; I thought it was a fun, light-hearted regency. Our heroine Kate was likable. Very headstrong and used to doing things her own way. She starts out a little spoiled, being the only child and pampered by her loving father. As the story progresses though she is thrown into a different world and forced to see things in a new way. I liked her relationship with our hero Jack. Kate needs to marry to secure her fortune and to take guardianship of her brother. She has little respect for English men and wants to find a marriage-of-convenience with a man who is easy to boss around. Jack is definitely not that man. He is courageous, strong willed and doesn’t like Kate get by with much. He is also crazy about Kate, right from the start. I liked that he loved her even though she could drive him nuts. I thought they had a nice relationship. I thought the story was good; it even contained a couple villains. Although one of the villains left a bit to be desired, I guess he just didn’t come across as “evil” as he was supposed to. Overall, a fun regency.
Content: Clean. There is some mild innuendo and the couple marries, but any relations are kept vague and are more behind closed doors.
I liked this one; I thought it was a fun, light-hearted regency. Our heroine Kate was likable. Very headstrong and used to doing things her own way. She starts out a little spoiled, being the only child and pampered by her loving father. As the story progresses though she is thrown into a different world and forced to see things in a new way. I liked her relationship with our hero Jack. Kate needs to marry to secure her fortune and to take guardianship of her brother. She has little respect for English men and wants to find a marriage-of-convenience with a man who is easy to boss around. Jack is definitely not that man. He is courageous, strong willed and doesn’t like Kate get by with much. He is also crazy about Kate, right from the start. I liked that he loved her even though she could drive him nuts. I thought they had a nice relationship. I thought the story was good; it even contained a couple villains. Although one of the villains left a bit to be desired, I guess he just didn’t come across as “evil” as he was supposed to. Overall, a fun regency.
Content: Clean. There is some mild innuendo and the couple marries, but any relations are kept vague and are more behind closed doors.
November 3, 2015
Kate thinks she is still in love with her first love, the Italian Francesco, but her father's Will forbids her to marry him. She could live without the money, but if she marries Francesco she will leave her young stepbrother in the guardianship of her cousin Freddie (who thinks he should be shipped off to Eton). So she goes to London to find a husband... Not believing Englishmen to be passionate, like her beloved Italian Francesco, she is only looking for a marriage of convenience... someone who will be a kind guardian to her young stepbrother.
Jack needs to marry to receive his inheritance. His dear childhood friend, Caroline has refused him because she wants to marry for love. So he is off to London - and once Caroline introduces him to her friend Kate, his life will never be the same.
Unwittingly, they put each other's lives in danger as Jack pursues traitors and tries to keep Kate in the dark about this "other life" of his. But with danger comes the opportunity to save each other...
Content: PG Clean, some innuendo
Source: Amazon.com
Jack needs to marry to receive his inheritance. His dear childhood friend, Caroline has refused him because she wants to marry for love. So he is off to London - and once Caroline introduces him to her friend Kate, his life will never be the same.
Unwittingly, they put each other's lives in danger as Jack pursues traitors and tries to keep Kate in the dark about this "other life" of his. But with danger comes the opportunity to save each other...
Content: PG Clean, some innuendo
Source: Amazon.com
July 10, 2016
Kate is a great character and I really liked her, flaws and all. She's whisked away to London, determined to marry quickly, seeking only a convenient marriage so she can have custody of her step-brother who is sent away to certain bullying at school. She's a bit spoiled, in a doting way from her late father, plus she treasures her memories of time spent in Italy and she compares everything to it. Enter Jack, who has previously shown no interest in marriage, except in wanting access to his inheritance. His life is a little complicated with his work. When these two show true interest in one another, their initial motives muddle everything.
I liked the story and the way things go wrong before they're put right. It's a story with a good first impression, chase, scandal, marriage of convenience, misunderstanding, and a love match. So there are no unwelcome surprises, quite a bit of time is focused on the attraction between them, with a fades-to-black after they're married.
I liked the story and the way things go wrong before they're put right. It's a story with a good first impression, chase, scandal, marriage of convenience, misunderstanding, and a love match. So there are no unwelcome surprises, quite a bit of time is focused on the attraction between them, with a fades-to-black after they're married.
August 16, 2014
G. G. Vandergriff has crafted a competently written, light and frothy romance. Somewhat different than her usual style, Vandergriff admirably lends herself to the romance writers' craft.
Read full review in the 2012 Holiday issue of InD’tale Magazine.
Read full review in the 2012 Holiday issue of InD’tale Magazine.
August 11, 2019
I liked the previous book better
Kate was silly and stupid. The marquis wasn't much better. Together the idiots rambled and bumbled about their way to foil not just one but two plots against England. I loved that Jack was unexpected. I love when characters nip at each other. Just wished someone in the entire story has a brain.
Kate was silly and stupid. The marquis wasn't much better. Together the idiots rambled and bumbled about their way to foil not just one but two plots against England. I loved that Jack was unexpected. I love when characters nip at each other. Just wished someone in the entire story has a brain.
February 22, 2019
One word. Melodramatic. Two words. Historically inaccurate. Paper doll characters that would flutter away at the merest hint of a breeze. This book is a great example of why I hate regency romances.
April 1, 2019
Generally, I liked the story, and I would give it a 3.7, not a 4.
There are two reasons for the lower scale. First, Ms. Vandagriff works "hard" to have this tale follow Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. Sometimes, different time periods mean the stories do not match up.
Secondly, there were things out of place in time. For example, "dance cards" were more Victorian than Regency. The story is set at the beginning of the Regency in 1810 (The Regency era began in 1811 when Prince George became the Regent for King George III.) Likewise, the waltz, as it was used in this tale, was not brought over to England until 1812. According to Cheryl A. Wilson, "Most dance historians cite 1812 as the year of the waltz’s entrée into London, although waltz music had been part of the ballroom repertoire for several decades. Indeed, a number of popular country dances were set to waltz music, such as “The Duke of Kent’s Waltz,” which was named for Queen Victoria’s father and known to be a favorite dance of Jane Austen."
Terms such as "soup kitchen" feels too modern to fit the story.
There were also phrases that spoke of two peers "running into" one another. First, "one another" means three, not two people. Secondly, the term again sounds too modern.
On my Kindle, the story stops at 88%. The rest is back matter.
There are two reasons for the lower scale. First, Ms. Vandagriff works "hard" to have this tale follow Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. Sometimes, different time periods mean the stories do not match up.
Secondly, there were things out of place in time. For example, "dance cards" were more Victorian than Regency. The story is set at the beginning of the Regency in 1810 (The Regency era began in 1811 when Prince George became the Regent for King George III.) Likewise, the waltz, as it was used in this tale, was not brought over to England until 1812. According to Cheryl A. Wilson, "Most dance historians cite 1812 as the year of the waltz’s entrée into London, although waltz music had been part of the ballroom repertoire for several decades. Indeed, a number of popular country dances were set to waltz music, such as “The Duke of Kent’s Waltz,” which was named for Queen Victoria’s father and known to be a favorite dance of Jane Austen."
Terms such as "soup kitchen" feels too modern to fit the story.
There were also phrases that spoke of two peers "running into" one another. First, "one another" means three, not two people. Secondly, the term again sounds too modern.
On my Kindle, the story stops at 88%. The rest is back matter.
April 3, 2018
Another fun book. I like the author’s style and the adaptation of Taming of the Shrew. The characters were somewhat two dimensional but I didn’t find it really annoying because it was just an enjoyable read with a lot of excitement—again a bit of a mixture of gothic romance and Regency romance. I empathized with Kate and John because they both did think they were doing the right thing. I love how impossibly weird things happen (such as Kate’s Italian lover actually showing up) and it works. Actually, both characters were pretty introspective and did go through change, so they weren’t really all that two dimensional after all. And I loved the ending. It just showed how someone’s environmental situation can really effect their behavior. The whole time Kate worried about Joey but... And her insistence that John’s mother stay in the redecorated house so she could have happy memories there. I loved their first meeting.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 4, 2019
This book was written differently that I had initially imagined which was a good thing! That being said, I really felt a lack of emotion in the characters and the writing which made it difficult to relate to the characters. I also found that the book was pretty cut and dry straight-forward. There were no twists or turns, and it was really easy to predict what was going to happen. It was a good book for being a free book that I got off bookbub.com but it wasn't one that I would pick up and re-read again unless I was just out of material to read. Maybe if I had read the first book I would feel differently, but I was told that this one was ok to read as a standalone. I never felt that I was missing anything from having not read the first book but I think there could have been more substance in this one overall.
September 12, 2017
I used to be a huge reader of historical romances some time back and I remember reading all the books that I could find in that genre. For a person who has grown up reading Lady Whistledown and other books by Julia Quinn, Julie Garwood, etc - this book falls short of expectations.
It is an average read - the plot is loose and the heroine just seems to find some stupid reason to not admit she is in love with the hero. Although the pattern is generally the same for all historical romances, these reasons for not admitting love are usually more credible. In this book, the twists seem forced on the reader, rather than seeming natural.
I finished it in around two hours as I was racing to finish this book even though I didn't like it much (I am a sucker for happy romantic endings).
It is an average read - the plot is loose and the heroine just seems to find some stupid reason to not admit she is in love with the hero. Although the pattern is generally the same for all historical romances, these reasons for not admitting love are usually more credible. In this book, the twists seem forced on the reader, rather than seeming natural.
I finished it in around two hours as I was racing to finish this book even though I didn't like it much (I am a sucker for happy romantic endings).
February 23, 2019
Another fantastic and enjoyable historical romance!
As usual, Ms Vandagriff has written another fantastic and enjoyable historical romance. This one highlighted the beginning of Kate and Jack’s relationship. Kate was a determined and feisty personality and Jack was involved in secret endeavors. Their lives were fraught with drama, lots of action, and misunderstandings. A few plot twists added to my continued interest and anxiety as to what was to happen next. Surly Ms Vandagriff’s talent continues to keep each reader thoroughly engaged in the story and highly anticipating the outcome.
As usual, Ms Vandagriff has written another fantastic and enjoyable historical romance. This one highlighted the beginning of Kate and Jack’s relationship. Kate was a determined and feisty personality and Jack was involved in secret endeavors. Their lives were fraught with drama, lots of action, and misunderstandings. A few plot twists added to my continued interest and anxiety as to what was to happen next. Surly Ms Vandagriff’s talent continues to keep each reader thoroughly engaged in the story and highly anticipating the outcome.
September 13, 2017
Not a favorite for me. The basic plot has been done before and done better. Of course the taming of Kate is a play off of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew.
I didn't always get why the character's behaved as they did but the biggest problem I had was with the sexual content. Call me a prude but way too much for my tastes. I prefer the reader to have the bedroom door shut in their faces if I have to know anything about their sex lives at all. I got that they had a physical attraction already... Move on.
I didn't always get why the character's behaved as they did but the biggest problem I had was with the sexual content. Call me a prude but way too much for my tastes. I prefer the reader to have the bedroom door shut in their faces if I have to know anything about their sex lives at all. I got that they had a physical attraction already... Move on.
July 26, 2022
Oh how I despise red haired ladies! My high school nemesis had red hair and was a true mean girl. I still cringe when the central character is such.
Kate is head strong, opinionated and hot tempered. She can not get her fortune until she marries and she has yet to have a season.
Lord Jack needs a bride to free his fortune. He proposed to his lifelong friend and she rejected him. Although they had always been friends, they were more like brother and sister. Caroline wanted a love match.
Jack and Kate did not appear that they were going to match.
Kate is head strong, opinionated and hot tempered. She can not get her fortune until she marries and she has yet to have a season.
Lord Jack needs a bride to free his fortune. He proposed to his lifelong friend and she rejected him. Although they had always been friends, they were more like brother and sister. Caroline wanted a love match.
Jack and Kate did not appear that they were going to match.
December 22, 2018
Enjoyable Regency romp
A fun story with references to The Taming of the Shrew, though not, as I had initially hoped, a Regency version of it. Still, I enjoyed it, despite the odd moments that occasionally took place between the hero and heroine - I think possibly they were intended to sound like Kate & Petruchio, but it just sounded inappropriate. Overall, though, it was a good book.
👍👍
A fun story with references to The Taming of the Shrew, though not, as I had initially hoped, a Regency version of it. Still, I enjoyed it, despite the odd moments that occasionally took place between the hero and heroine - I think possibly they were intended to sound like Kate & Petruchio, but it just sounded inappropriate. Overall, though, it was a good book.
👍👍
April 6, 2019
Well written, well plotted, good characters
I think I've read too many English historical romances. I know it now takes a truly exceptional, original book to earn five stars from me.
This a very good book but too much of it sounds like others in this genre. The dynamic between the heroine and hero is well managed but, again, the "does he/she love me?" dilemma has been done again and again. A few of the unique features are the hero's mother, the tortoise and the horse chases (precursors to today's car chase).
I think I've read too many English historical romances. I know it now takes a truly exceptional, original book to earn five stars from me.
This a very good book but too much of it sounds like others in this genre. The dynamic between the heroine and hero is well managed but, again, the "does he/she love me?" dilemma has been done again and again. A few of the unique features are the hero's mother, the tortoise and the horse chases (precursors to today's car chase).
September 13, 2017
The verbal sparring between Kate and Jack was energizing. The characters were all delightful, and the novel contains lots of action. I also appreciate clean, but passionate love stories. I read it in one day. (Unusual for me.) This one is a winner!
March 5, 2019
Love,spies and intrigue
I loved this book. Kate and Jack are great characters Mystery and intrigue keep you guessing where French spies will turn up next and how Kate can get in the way of things. It kept me up nights reading to find out the answers. Enjoy!
I loved this book. Kate and Jack are great characters Mystery and intrigue keep you guessing where French spies will turn up next and how Kate can get in the way of things. It kept me up nights reading to find out the answers. Enjoy!
December 31, 2020
Wonderful
In the first book of this series my opinion of it was not to great, but after reading this second book. I can clearly say wonderful, very interesting the development of Katerina and Jack I am on to the next book.
In the first book of this series my opinion of it was not to great, but after reading this second book. I can clearly say wonderful, very interesting the development of Katerina and Jack I am on to the next book.
September 11, 2017
Sheer delight
Kate is a little spoiled and headstrong, and Jack is certainly her match, but their romance and the gothic mystery women into it is a delightful romp.
Kate is a little spoiled and headstrong, and Jack is certainly her match, but their romance and the gothic mystery women into it is a delightful romp.
September 12, 2017
Fabulous
Vandagriff is a great regency read as always. Spunky meets her match in the rogue she can't decide whether to love. Fun and rollicking good humor all the way through.
Vandagriff is a great regency read as always. Spunky meets her match in the rogue she can't decide whether to love. Fun and rollicking good humor all the way through.
September 13, 2017
Three stars
The Taming of Lady Kate was an entertaining read and I would recommend it. Characters and author's writing style were both engaging
The Taming of Lady Kate was an entertaining read and I would recommend it. Characters and author's writing style were both engaging
September 21, 2017
Though there is a mystery afoot, the book is full of flirtations and headstrong characters the keep it light-hearted and fun. Somewhat reminiscent of Georgette Heyer.
October 25, 2017
Cute and sweet and clean- all very good traits! Nice pacing for the plot also.
December 11, 2017
Into the past
Interesting view of the past historical romance at its best spies deceit secrets aplenty this one has it all. Keeps your attention until the end.
Interesting view of the past historical romance at its best spies deceit secrets aplenty this one has it all. Keeps your attention until the end.
February 5, 2018
This wasn't a favorite of mine but I thought the plot kept me on my toes enough to set it apart from all the other regency romances I often read. Over all I enjoyed it.
February 10, 2018
Good read
Was a very good book filled with excitement as well as romance and suspense I like a heroine filled with spirit
Was a very good book filled with excitement as well as romance and suspense I like a heroine filled with spirit
December 24, 2018
Very enjoyable!
Loved the romance that had difficulty with the main characters admitting to each other of their immediate love that transpired.
Loved the romance that had difficulty with the main characters admitting to each other of their immediate love that transpired.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 96 reviews