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The Rogues #4
A Rogue's Revenge
TO FIND TRUE LOVE...
When Sarah Kittling's family falls upon hard times, only an influx of money will sustain their position in Bath society. In desperation, Sarah puts her fertile imagination to work fabricating A Rogue's Tale--an account of the amorous exploits of one Lord Gaventry. No one knows that she is the author of the popular novel or its soon-to-be released sequel. Yet despite her success, not a day goes by that Sarah doesn't regret her boldness. She fears to imagine what the real Lord Gaventry thinks of his fictional portrayal...
...THEY NEED ONLY READ BETWEEN THE LINES
Outrageous! What manner of female would be so completely lacking in principle as to actually put his life in print! Lord Gaventry means to pursue the wretched authoress, to flatter her and win her, then put her in a position of complete compromise, afterward abandoning her to the mercy of the gabblemongers as any self-respecting rogue would do. But he never expects to fall in love with her...
When Sarah Kittling's family falls upon hard times, only an influx of money will sustain their position in Bath society. In desperation, Sarah puts her fertile imagination to work fabricating A Rogue's Tale--an account of the amorous exploits of one Lord Gaventry. No one knows that she is the author of the popular novel or its soon-to-be released sequel. Yet despite her success, not a day goes by that Sarah doesn't regret her boldness. She fears to imagine what the real Lord Gaventry thinks of his fictional portrayal...
...THEY NEED ONLY READ BETWEEN THE LINES
Outrageous! What manner of female would be so completely lacking in principle as to actually put his life in print! Lord Gaventry means to pursue the wretched authoress, to flatter her and win her, then put her in a position of complete compromise, afterward abandoning her to the mercy of the gabblemongers as any self-respecting rogue would do. But he never expects to fall in love with her...
222 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published May 1, 2004
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About the author
Valerie King
110 books16 followersAs of August 1, 2013, and with the publication of WONDERFUL HARRIET, Valerie King has published fifty Regency works. In 2005, Romantic Times gave her a Career Achievement award in Regency Romance. Currently, she’s bringing her extensive Sweet Regency backlist to the public and working on Regency Historicals and Sweet Regency Novellas. As Caris Roane, she writes paranormal romance for St. Martin’s Press and is also self-publishing the continuing stories of her Guardians of Ascension series.
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Also writes under the name Sarah Montrose
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To learn more about Caris Roane, and to sign up for her newsletter, go to http://www.carisroane.com/
Also writes under the name Sarah Montrose
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October 4, 2012
4.5
I really liked this one; I thought it was definitely one of the better regencies that I’ve read. Our heroine Sarah is in desperate need to provide for her family. Not wanting to go into service she decides to take all the gossip she has heard about the infamous Lord Gaventry and write a novel. Even though the novel actually portrays him as somewhat of a hero and helps to redeem his ruined reputation, he is still furious that his personal life would be put into fiction for everyone to read. He decides to seek out the author and seek revenge. Sarah didn’t use her real name, but her sisters to write her books. When Gaven arrives in town he encounters Sarah not knowing she was the actual author. What ensues is a very fun read. I liked how quick-witted Sarah is, I liked that her character wasn’t kept in the dark about things. I liked that she was proactive in trying to derail Gaven’s plans of revenge. I also liked Gaven, I could understand him being upset, and it did add some good tension-filled moments. I liked the relationship between Gaven and Sarah, they have a good friendship and good chemistry. There are even a lot of stolen kisses! I did wonder a few times where the story was going to go, there were a few twists or plot points that were brought up earlier than I expected. It of course kept me reading and I had a hard time putting it down.
One thing that did drive me a tiny bit nuts was that Sarah’s nickname was Sally and so her name was interchanged with Sally quite a bit. I guess I thought it was a tad confusing and a weird nickname for “Sarah.” I would have liked if she had just been known as Sarah throughout the book.
Overall, I really liked it. I especially liked how clean and lighthearted it was. It was a fun book to read after the current reading slump that I have been in. If you like regencies, give this one a try. Very likable characters and a fun plot.
Content: Clean, some passionate (clean) kissing.
I really liked this one; I thought it was definitely one of the better regencies that I’ve read. Our heroine Sarah is in desperate need to provide for her family. Not wanting to go into service she decides to take all the gossip she has heard about the infamous Lord Gaventry and write a novel. Even though the novel actually portrays him as somewhat of a hero and helps to redeem his ruined reputation, he is still furious that his personal life would be put into fiction for everyone to read. He decides to seek out the author and seek revenge. Sarah didn’t use her real name, but her sisters to write her books. When Gaven arrives in town he encounters Sarah not knowing she was the actual author. What ensues is a very fun read. I liked how quick-witted Sarah is, I liked that her character wasn’t kept in the dark about things. I liked that she was proactive in trying to derail Gaven’s plans of revenge. I also liked Gaven, I could understand him being upset, and it did add some good tension-filled moments. I liked the relationship between Gaven and Sarah, they have a good friendship and good chemistry. There are even a lot of stolen kisses! I did wonder a few times where the story was going to go, there were a few twists or plot points that were brought up earlier than I expected. It of course kept me reading and I had a hard time putting it down.
One thing that did drive me a tiny bit nuts was that Sarah’s nickname was Sally and so her name was interchanged with Sally quite a bit. I guess I thought it was a tad confusing and a weird nickname for “Sarah.” I would have liked if she had just been known as Sarah throughout the book.
Overall, I really liked it. I especially liked how clean and lighthearted it was. It was a fun book to read after the current reading slump that I have been in. If you like regencies, give this one a try. Very likable characters and a fun plot.
Content: Clean, some passionate (clean) kissing.
May 21, 2020
I loved it! This was what actually got me into reading old-English romance novels. A sweet romantic comedy with a happy ending!
June 21, 2015
One of the better regency novels I've read in a while. The plot is a different twist on the author protagonist as Sarah wrote her story based on the painful, scandalous truths of Lord Gaventry's life.
Believing her sister to have been the authoress, he tries to engage the affections of Sarah's sister, only to lose his own heart to Sarah.
While I liked the characters, the best thing here is the authentic flavor of the language and the lovely brush of descriptions with just the right touch to place me in the world of these characters. I truly enjoyed King's wording and her obvious research.
I would very much like to read more by Ms. King. Enjoyable read.
Believing her sister to have been the authoress, he tries to engage the affections of Sarah's sister, only to lose his own heart to Sarah.
While I liked the characters, the best thing here is the authentic flavor of the language and the lovely brush of descriptions with just the right touch to place me in the world of these characters. I truly enjoyed King's wording and her obvious research.
I would very much like to read more by Ms. King. Enjoyable read.
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