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Studies in Scandal #3-4
The Rogue Goes On: Wallflower Most Wanted and One for the Rogue: A 2-in-1 Collection
For the first time in one volume, The Rogue Goes On combines two of Manda Collins’s novels in the critically acclaimed Studies in Scandal series.
In Wallflower Most Wanted , Miss Sophia Hastings, a dedicated painter, is more concerned with finding the right slant of light than in finding Mr. Right. But when an overheard conversation hints at danger for another local artist, Sophia is determined to get involved. Even if it means accepting help from the impossibly good-looking Reverend Lord Benedick Lisle, who insists on joining her investigation―and threatens to capture her heart.
In One for the Rogue , Geologist Gemma Hastings has no interest in pursuing romance―and no patience for Lord Cameron Lisle, an esteemed fossil hunter who has a way of always honing in on her territory. . .annoyingly handsome though he may be. But when a shocking attack puts Gemma in danger, can Lisle help uncover the culprit and keep her safe―forever, in his loving arms?
In Wallflower Most Wanted , Miss Sophia Hastings, a dedicated painter, is more concerned with finding the right slant of light than in finding Mr. Right. But when an overheard conversation hints at danger for another local artist, Sophia is determined to get involved. Even if it means accepting help from the impossibly good-looking Reverend Lord Benedick Lisle, who insists on joining her investigation―and threatens to capture her heart.
In One for the Rogue , Geologist Gemma Hastings has no interest in pursuing romance―and no patience for Lord Cameron Lisle, an esteemed fossil hunter who has a way of always honing in on her territory. . .annoyingly handsome though he may be. But when a shocking attack puts Gemma in danger, can Lisle help uncover the culprit and keep her safe―forever, in his loving arms?
608 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published July 26, 2022
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Manda Collins
37 books1,572 followersManda Collins grew up on a combination of Nancy Drew books and Jane Austen novels, and her own brand of Regency romantic suspense is the result. A former academic librarian, she holds advanced degrees in English Lit and Librarianship. Her books have been favorably reviewed in Entertainment Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist, Publisher's Weekly, Bookpage, and USA Today. A native of Alabama, she lives on the Gulf Coast with a very stubborn cat and more books than are strictly necessary.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
September 26, 2022
This is a romance reader's dream, two books in one volume!
The entire series has an interesting group of heroines: One for the Rogue features geologist Gemma Hastings and in Wallflower Most Wanted the heroine is a painter.
My favorite book was One for the Rogue, which involved my favorite romance trope - enemies to lovers. I also liked that there was a murder mystery to solve as part of the plot.
If you are looking forward to cozying up to some historical romance this fall, check out this book!
I received a complimentary review copy of this book from the publisher.
The entire series has an interesting group of heroines: One for the Rogue features geologist Gemma Hastings and in Wallflower Most Wanted the heroine is a painter.
My favorite book was One for the Rogue, which involved my favorite romance trope - enemies to lovers. I also liked that there was a murder mystery to solve as part of the plot.
If you are looking forward to cozying up to some historical romance this fall, check out this book!
I received a complimentary review copy of this book from the publisher.
January 23, 2024
This book contained 2 separate but connected stories, books 3 & r of a series. I enjoyed both stores although there were certain similarities to the plots. But on the whole, they were good and things were explained in such a sway that it didn’t really matter that I had not read books 1 & 2.
April 19, 2024
I’m being generous with my 3-stars because I really, really love dinosaurs. Listen, I’m not reading these books for the originality—in fact, expecting similar plot beats is a large draw for regency romance. But you could exchange any of these four MCs and have the same story. They seem to have unique personalities from the outside, and then you keep reading the series and they’re all the same. And god really, all of these kidnappings, murders, compromised situations, and hasty marriages in a YEAR?? Suspending disbelief this far has me doubting the existence of the series!
And I’m still not over the editing. Details are reneged willy-nilly and whole plot points get rewritten as each book goes on. Attitudes/personal beliefs change from one page to the next and, if we get too many pages away from the start of a conversation, entire details will change. Emotions flip from paragraph to paragraph, and there’s no internal character logic for the flops
And I’m still not over the editing. Details are reneged willy-nilly and whole plot points get rewritten as each book goes on. Attitudes/personal beliefs change from one page to the next and, if we get too many pages away from the start of a conversation, entire details will change. Emotions flip from paragraph to paragraph, and there’s no internal character logic for the flops
December 10, 2022
This would be more of a 3.5 stars, but it's not enough to round up.
This is a two-books-in one.
Wallflower Most Wanted
In a word - bland. The characters are only mildly interesting, the story line fairly flat and the "mystery" has little to no emotional involvement required from the reader. The main male character, Benedick, isn't much of a rogue.
One for the Rogue
This is as bland as the previous. The main male character, Cam, is a pushover, a milquetoast, who gets maneuvered into so many situations by so many people, including Gemma.
In summation, both books are bland. There are no real 'highs' or 'lows,' no emotional roller coaster ride. They left me not really caring much about the characters or story lines.
This is a two-books-in one.
Wallflower Most Wanted
In a word - bland. The characters are only mildly interesting, the story line fairly flat and the "mystery" has little to no emotional involvement required from the reader. The main male character, Benedick, isn't much of a rogue.
One for the Rogue
This is as bland as the previous. The main male character, Cam, is a pushover, a milquetoast, who gets maneuvered into so many situations by so many people, including Gemma.
In summation, both books are bland. There are no real 'highs' or 'lows,' no emotional roller coaster ride. They left me not really caring much about the characters or story lines.
July 7, 2024
Cleaning out my book room I found this and what FUN! 4 heiresses ahead of their time are picked to follow their passion for one year in a mansion on the coast of England. They are called 'bluestockings' by their detractors but relish the time to study unimpeded. This book is about the painter in the group. Immensely talented she finds herself criticized and kept out of galleries due to her subject matters and as she fights against them she finds herself investigating a group of art thieves.
September 4, 2022
Both of these books were a quick read. I really liked the mystery mixed in with the romance.
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