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Negligent Chaperone #2
The Rogue and the Rival
Six long years have passed since Angela Sullivan set eyes on a man. Six years since the man she loved ruined her—and her parents banished her to Stanbrook Abbey, where she’s now preparing to take her vows of poverty, obedience, and chastity. But when the abbey takes in a handsome—if impudent—injured rogue, it will take divine intervention for Angela to quell her sinful thoughts.
If Lord Phillip were not in such pain from his riding accident, he would consider himself lucky to be staying in a building full of women. But his rakish reputation has preceded him. True, Phillip may not be his angelic twin brother, but as days become weeks, his thoughts of Angela grow nobler—even as Angela’s thoughts of him become less than holy. . . .
If Lord Phillip were not in such pain from his riding accident, he would consider himself lucky to be staying in a building full of women. But his rakish reputation has preceded him. True, Phillip may not be his angelic twin brother, but as days become weeks, his thoughts of Angela grow nobler—even as Angela’s thoughts of him become less than holy. . . .
340 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2008
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Maya Rodale
46 books1,624 followersMaya Rodale is the best-selling and award-winning author of funny, feminist fiction including historical romance, YA and historical fiction. A champion of the romance genre and its readers, she is also the author of Dangerous Books For Girls: The Bad Reputation of Romance Novels, Explained. Maya reviews romance for NPR and has appeared in Bustle, Glamour, Shondaland, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post and PBS. She began reading romance novels in college at her mother’s insistence and has never been allowed to forget it.
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December 27, 2017
3.5
Me ha gustado más de lo que esperaba. Aunque la autora la redención del prota la hace de una forma un poco a "salto de fe"
Es un poco complicado cuando la autoras ponen tan malo a un personaje y luego escriben su historia, tienen dos opciones y aquí ha optado por la más fácil y la que menos me gusta a mí.
Me ha gustado la ambientación en la abadía y esa parte es la que más he disfrutado. Luego, en mi opinión, se ha vuelto algo previsible y la parte del final me ha sobrado.
Aún así, se me ha hecho una lectura entretenida, más cuando no tenía muy altas expectativas.Es una novela que ha empezado muy bien y se ha ido desinflando, aún así. Me esperaba mucho menos
La tía otra vez genial, no sé si ese tema mucha/demasiada casualidad
Me ha gustado más de lo que esperaba. Aunque la autora la redención del prota la hace de una forma un poco a "salto de fe"
Es un poco complicado cuando la autoras ponen tan malo a un personaje y luego escriben su historia, tienen dos opciones y aquí ha optado por la más fácil y la que menos me gusta a mí.
Me ha gustado la ambientación en la abadía y esa parte es la que más he disfrutado. Luego, en mi opinión, se ha vuelto algo previsible y la parte del final me ha sobrado.
Aún así, se me ha hecho una lectura entretenida, más cuando no tenía muy altas expectativas.Es una novela que ha empezado muy bien y se ha ido desinflando, aún así. Me esperaba mucho menos
La tía otra vez genial, no sé si ese tema mucha/demasiada casualidad
February 20, 2009
Reviewed for queuemyreview.com; book release Nov08
If I had to make a list of unlikely settings for a humorous and witty romance, I’m pretty sure a convent would be fairly high up on that list. Yet Maya Rodale has managed that with “The Rogue and the Rival”, the follow-up to her debut novel, “The Heir and the Spare”. After having enjoyed this book so much, it looks like I’ll be heading to pick up a copy of her first, especially since a few characters from that first book make a return appearance in this one.
Angela is a fallen woman. After she disgraced her family six years ago, she was asked to leave. Rather than go to the scoundrel who ruined her and left her for another, she came to Stanbrook Abbey and has been there ever since, supposedly preparing to take her vows. But no matter how much she distrusts titled men, heck all men, she just can’t quite give up her dream of a home and family of her own. Even so, how in the world can she be willing to trust one of the most scandalous rakes in the ton?
Lord Phillip is a total rogue. He freely admits it and is almost proud of it. After his unsuccessful bid to steal his twin’s bride and dowry, he fled to France in an orgy of bad behavior. When he runs out of money, he decides to return to England. Unfortunately, he still owes a good sum to a nasty loan shark whose men follow Phillip back to England and catch up with him on a country road. He was lucky enough to be found and brought to nearby Stanbrook Abbey to recover. Or is that unlucky? After all, his room is spare and grim and there’s not a drop of alcohol to be found…the only saving grace is the presence of the irritated angel who cares for him.
What a pair! And what witty repartee; from the first ‘Lord Invalid’ comment to Phillip’s hilarious effort to re-ingratiate himself into Angela’s heart (as well as that of her dragon aunt who dislikes him for a darn good reason!), I couldn’t keep the grin off my face for most of this read. The setting itself, late Regency England, provided plenty of ammunition for poking fun at the highly structured society of those times and the author didn’t stint in doing so. Even when the story required a more serious tone, one of the characters usually was quick with biting sarcasm or black humor to swing the pendulum back to the light and frothy style of the rest of the story.
“The Rogue and the Rival” is not a read for those looking for a serious historical tale. But if you like an amusing plot, sparkling wit, and characters that are funny even when they smack of stereotyping, then I really suggest you pick up a copy of Maya Rodale’s latest. She’s an author I’ll be watching.
If I had to make a list of unlikely settings for a humorous and witty romance, I’m pretty sure a convent would be fairly high up on that list. Yet Maya Rodale has managed that with “The Rogue and the Rival”, the follow-up to her debut novel, “The Heir and the Spare”. After having enjoyed this book so much, it looks like I’ll be heading to pick up a copy of her first, especially since a few characters from that first book make a return appearance in this one.
Angela is a fallen woman. After she disgraced her family six years ago, she was asked to leave. Rather than go to the scoundrel who ruined her and left her for another, she came to Stanbrook Abbey and has been there ever since, supposedly preparing to take her vows. But no matter how much she distrusts titled men, heck all men, she just can’t quite give up her dream of a home and family of her own. Even so, how in the world can she be willing to trust one of the most scandalous rakes in the ton?
Lord Phillip is a total rogue. He freely admits it and is almost proud of it. After his unsuccessful bid to steal his twin’s bride and dowry, he fled to France in an orgy of bad behavior. When he runs out of money, he decides to return to England. Unfortunately, he still owes a good sum to a nasty loan shark whose men follow Phillip back to England and catch up with him on a country road. He was lucky enough to be found and brought to nearby Stanbrook Abbey to recover. Or is that unlucky? After all, his room is spare and grim and there’s not a drop of alcohol to be found…the only saving grace is the presence of the irritated angel who cares for him.
What a pair! And what witty repartee; from the first ‘Lord Invalid’ comment to Phillip’s hilarious effort to re-ingratiate himself into Angela’s heart (as well as that of her dragon aunt who dislikes him for a darn good reason!), I couldn’t keep the grin off my face for most of this read. The setting itself, late Regency England, provided plenty of ammunition for poking fun at the highly structured society of those times and the author didn’t stint in doing so. Even when the story required a more serious tone, one of the characters usually was quick with biting sarcasm or black humor to swing the pendulum back to the light and frothy style of the rest of the story.
“The Rogue and the Rival” is not a read for those looking for a serious historical tale. But if you like an amusing plot, sparkling wit, and characters that are funny even when they smack of stereotyping, then I really suggest you pick up a copy of Maya Rodale’s latest. She’s an author I’ll be watching.
March 17, 2015
This book started with the best omens: the hero was a rake with a quick tongue and cutting wit, the heroine clever and compassionate, their dialogues funny, their chemistry good. And then halfway through, it felt flat:-(
The heroine who's in an abbey because her family kicked her out when she was compromised, doesn't seem to learn from her lesson: very soon if not from the very first day she sees the hero, she feels attracted to him and wonders what it'd be like to give in. If that was a contemporary, it wouldn't bother me at all, however the ease with which a well-bred woman in the 1820s keeps giving in to any man who catches her fancy, made this whole story unbelievable. Also, the hero, a reknown rake who has compromised more women than he can remember, falls for the -not so beautiful- heroine in zero time, making the whole story feel more like a fairytale for teenagers than a romance for adults. And when all things should have ended (about midway through the story), a huge misunderstanding occurs that leads to the story dragging and dragging with more ridiculous scenes than I could count. The heroine's former beau comes courting her again, and she's too 'weak' to know her own mind and asks from her guardian to keep an eye on her, in case she gets tempted again! Really, who cares for a heroine that can't make her own mind, or refrain from giving in to a man she doesn't even like anymore???
Pity, cause the first half was very entertaining and funny:( As it was, I skimmed through the last 50 pages, because there was really nothing interesting happening anymore, except the besotted former rake of a hero, trying to convince his loved one that she's the one for him. In a most ridiculous way I must say: However, the writing was good, the tone chearful and if you like fluffy, humorous, light, superficial romances with lots of sugar on top, this one fits the bill. Not my cuppa at all though.
The heroine who's in an abbey because her family kicked her out when she was compromised, doesn't seem to learn from her lesson: very soon if not from the very first day she sees the hero, she feels attracted to him and wonders what it'd be like to give in. If that was a contemporary, it wouldn't bother me at all, however the ease with which a well-bred woman in the 1820s keeps giving in to any man who catches her fancy, made this whole story unbelievable. Also, the hero, a reknown rake who has compromised more women than he can remember, falls for the -not so beautiful- heroine in zero time, making the whole story feel more like a fairytale for teenagers than a romance for adults. And when all things should have ended (about midway through the story), a huge misunderstanding occurs that leads to the story dragging and dragging with more ridiculous scenes than I could count. The heroine's former beau comes courting her again, and she's too 'weak' to know her own mind and asks from her guardian to keep an eye on her, in case she gets tempted again! Really, who cares for a heroine that can't make her own mind, or refrain from giving in to a man she doesn't even like anymore???
Pity, cause the first half was very entertaining and funny:( As it was, I skimmed through the last 50 pages, because there was really nothing interesting happening anymore, except the besotted former rake of a hero, trying to convince his loved one that she's the one for him. In a most ridiculous way I must say: However, the writing was good, the tone chearful and if you like fluffy, humorous, light, superficial romances with lots of sugar on top, this one fits the bill. Not my cuppa at all though.
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October 29, 2013I adore this author's later books. The two in this series were a complete miss for me. Go read her Writing Girls series. These are DNF for me.
January 4, 2025
Omg so fun!! I felt both characters were layered, clear in their motivations, and key made each other better.
A new author for me so I’m excited to see what else she has!
A new author for me so I’m excited to see what else she has!
November 24, 2010
I really enjoyed this book. Thought it was fun and witty and loved the characters. This story take place of a fallen lord who ends up in a convent of nuns . He was shot and was found and taken to the abbey where the nuns we put to saving his life. He meets a nun named Angela who is caring for him who he finds very attractive in his captivity.The young rogue is very attractive and Angela is drawn to him also. Angela has been in the abbey for 6 years now after she was forced to choose the abbey as her home as she was ruined from the likes of a man like this young Lord Phillip.Angela is about to say her vows before god but something is holding her back and Phillips arrival is making Angela wavier as to what she is going to do as this handsome lord is making her crave all these sexual desires long forgotten. Phillip knows that he is no good for Angela he is nothing to offer her but his title and a ruin down estate.Upon proposing marriage to Angela anyway he thinks that they can have a life together after all. But, fate has a mind of its own and the are separated. Will these two lovers find there way back to each other ? I was rooting for them . Phillip finally finds his lost love many months later through a newspaper where Angela is doing a cartoon section on him and to fine out that he has a new rival for her attention. Phillip is going to do some major crawling on his knees to get Angela back and boy are those adventures going to come are too funny. I love it. Quite a change from the books I have been reading lately it was a love story filled with a little but of fun and adventure . This is a new author for me and I will be looking forward to other books from Maya in the future.
December 27, 2014
3.5* (rounded up)
I really disliked Phillip in the last book. In this one, he starts out the same way and then gradually grows to care about someone other than himself. It was nice seeing him change and put someone else first. I appreciated his apologies to his brother and Emilia. While the other ("apology tour") worked, I thought it was unnecessary. This was a nice, fluffy read.
I really disliked Phillip in the last book. In this one, he starts out the same way and then gradually grows to care about someone other than himself. It was nice seeing him change and put someone else first. I appreciated his apologies to his brother and Emilia. While the other ("apology tour") worked, I thought it was unnecessary. This was a nice, fluffy read.
December 10, 2014
I'm in two minds about this story. I disliked the first half of this book, but so enjoyed the latter half. Couldn't really get into it until Angela was out of the Abbey, and nearly gave up on it.
3 ***
3 ***
August 17, 2017
I need to read the first book in this series to see just how fallen Phillip was, though there was plenty of backstory in this book.
I liked the first part of this book in the Abbey. It was a unique meet for the hero and heroine, interesting characters in the Abbey. But in the second half (this book is actually broken up into two sections, book 1 and nearly a year later, book 2), I didn't like the characters as much, especially Angela. She lost her spunk and Phillip became a bit boring.
Angela making Phillip grovel and seek forgiveness for his past sins didn't bother me, except that in his quest none of his past actions seemed all that bad. There were a few things that should not have been swept under the rug so easily.
The villain in the story was a bit silly and that resolution was a little too easily wrapped up. There were some humorous moments and some steamy bits (especially in the Abbey).
There were a lot of characters introduced in the latter part of the book that I can't help but assume they've been featured in other books by this author or will be part of another series (like the spy couple).
I liked the first part of this book in the Abbey. It was a unique meet for the hero and heroine, interesting characters in the Abbey. But in the second half (this book is actually broken up into two sections, book 1 and nearly a year later, book 2), I didn't like the characters as much, especially Angela. She lost her spunk and Phillip became a bit boring.
Angela making Phillip grovel and seek forgiveness for his past sins didn't bother me, except that in his quest none of his past actions seemed all that bad. There were a few things that should not have been swept under the rug so easily.
The villain in the story was a bit silly and that resolution was a little too easily wrapped up. There were some humorous moments and some steamy bits (especially in the Abbey).
There were a lot of characters introduced in the latter part of the book that I can't help but assume they've been featured in other books by this author or will be part of another series (like the spy couple).
April 23, 2024
This book is broken into two parts separated by both time and quality.
We open with our hero in the "present day" missing the woman he loves. We immediately jump back 8 months in time where he has woken up badly injured in a strange bed which turns out to be in a convent. His nurse is our lovely heroine who has been living at the convent for 6 years but has yet to take her vows as a nun. If you've ever read a romance, you know where this is going. But it goes there in such a lovely way. Philip has a horrible reputation as a womanizer, and the whole reason Angela is living at the convent is because she was once ruined by a man she initially assumes was exactly like Philip. So, we have lovers-to-enemies and trust issues due to having crappy families and a whole lot of teasing, banter and chemistry. Then they get separated. And then we jump to "the present".
I wish "the present" had lived up to "the past". It starts off okay. We get a bit more of the juicy internal conflict and other goodness but then we get bogged down by an unpleasant side character who spoiled most of my fun. *sigh*
So, 4 stars for the first half and 2.5 for the second half?
We open with our hero in the "present day" missing the woman he loves. We immediately jump back 8 months in time where he has woken up badly injured in a strange bed which turns out to be in a convent. His nurse is our lovely heroine who has been living at the convent for 6 years but has yet to take her vows as a nun. If you've ever read a romance, you know where this is going. But it goes there in such a lovely way. Philip has a horrible reputation as a womanizer, and the whole reason Angela is living at the convent is because she was once ruined by a man she initially assumes was exactly like Philip. So, we have lovers-to-enemies and trust issues due to having crappy families and a whole lot of teasing, banter and chemistry. Then they get separated. And then we jump to "the present".
I wish "the present" had lived up to "the past". It starts off okay. We get a bit more of the juicy internal conflict and other goodness but then we get bogged down by an unpleasant side character who spoiled most of my fun. *sigh*
So, 4 stars for the first half and 2.5 for the second half?
March 19, 2025
This book was so good! Phillip was just a jerk and a scoundrel in the first book, The Heir and The Spare, but he really redeemed himself in this book. Angela was actually a good heroine for him. She was sweet, but she had spirit and sass. I also loved Angela's aunt, Lady Palmerston. She had me laughing and admiring her so much!
The plot moved along well and it was delightful reading about the journey that Phillip and the ladies made in order for Phillip to apologize to the women he had ruined. This was such an entertaining read with cute banter between Phillip and Angela, Phillip and his brother, Devon, Phillip and Lady Palmerston...basically anyone Phillip was in contact with.
The only bummer about this book is that it is out of print, which is quite a shame. Though it is an early work of Maya Rodale's, both this book and the first one in this duet are so good. I actually have to say I enjoyed this book even better that the first one as it was wonderful seeing Phillip grow and become a loving, charming Hero with the perfect woman to be his heroine. Perhaps Maya Rodale will one day republish this gem of a duet as I would absolutely recommend reading it!!
The plot moved along well and it was delightful reading about the journey that Phillip and the ladies made in order for Phillip to apologize to the women he had ruined. This was such an entertaining read with cute banter between Phillip and Angela, Phillip and his brother, Devon, Phillip and Lady Palmerston...basically anyone Phillip was in contact with.
The only bummer about this book is that it is out of print, which is quite a shame. Though it is an early work of Maya Rodale's, both this book and the first one in this duet are so good. I actually have to say I enjoyed this book even better that the first one as it was wonderful seeing Phillip grow and become a loving, charming Hero with the perfect woman to be his heroine. Perhaps Maya Rodale will one day republish this gem of a duet as I would absolutely recommend reading it!!
January 15, 2017
I'm pretty sure there were no abbeys in England in the 19th century. Also the villain was substandard and I have a depressing feeling that despite his psychotic break and attempted murder, he's going to be the hero of some subsequent book by this author.
June 29, 2020
This story was just really well done. I loved how he had to work for redemption and their separation made it all the more believable. It wasn’t a “I will stop drinking since we are together” storyline.
November 9, 2017
a little different in the line of complicated pairings, but very sweet all in all. (but where in the church of England would there still be an abbey with Nuns? just sayin.)
November 3, 2017
leído en Julio 2011
Me gustó un poco más que el primero
Me gustó un poco más que el primero
March 8, 2019
Not her best book but I see this was the difficult second novel. You can see the potential of the author which was wonderfully realised in later books.
September 29, 2019
Adorei esse canalha!!!
March 6, 2022
Perfect
Angela and Phillip's story did not disappoint. Very funny and sweet second chances. Lady Palmerston is the chaperone of companions.
Angela and Phillip's story did not disappoint. Very funny and sweet second chances. Lady Palmerston is the chaperone of companions.
February 26, 2017
Loved this book. Another great read. I loved the characters. Angels and Phillip were meant for each other. I loved how they found each other and what they went through to be together. They found their love with each other.
January 11, 2011
This is the 2nd book by Maya Rodale, it follows “The Heir and the Spare” which was also a great read.
Phillip Kensington, Marquis of Huntley has been a rake and a scoundrel of the worse sort. In the previous book he had tried to seduce his brother’s love from under him for her money. He had been brought up as the heir to a Dukedome but on his father’s death he found that he was actually the 2nd son and his brother Devon was to be the Duke.
Six years on and he is on the run from a creditor in France, where he has been for 4 years when he is attacked and left for dead. He is found by some locals and taken to Sherbrook Abbey where is nursed back to health by Angela Sullivan.
Angela has spent 6 years at the Abbey, she had been sent there after she had disgraced her family by being compromised by a man she thought would marry her. Under Angela’s care Phillips changes the way he thinks and falls in love with her.
Matters are taken out of his hands when his creditors catch up with him and he has to leave Angela and it takes some time before he is reunited with Angela.
I loved this story from start to finish, it was hard to put down.
Phillip Kensington, Marquis of Huntley has been a rake and a scoundrel of the worse sort. In the previous book he had tried to seduce his brother’s love from under him for her money. He had been brought up as the heir to a Dukedome but on his father’s death he found that he was actually the 2nd son and his brother Devon was to be the Duke.
Six years on and he is on the run from a creditor in France, where he has been for 4 years when he is attacked and left for dead. He is found by some locals and taken to Sherbrook Abbey where is nursed back to health by Angela Sullivan.
Angela has spent 6 years at the Abbey, she had been sent there after she had disgraced her family by being compromised by a man she thought would marry her. Under Angela’s care Phillips changes the way he thinks and falls in love with her.
Matters are taken out of his hands when his creditors catch up with him and he has to leave Angela and it takes some time before he is reunited with Angela.
I loved this story from start to finish, it was hard to put down.
October 31, 2013
I liked the first half of this book pretty well (though I had to pretend I'd never met Phillip before because he was so incredibly heinous in the last book), but the second half lost me. The last quarter in particular seemed to be there to let the reader know that hey, Phillip didn't ~really ruin all these girls because of Reasons. But as far as I'm concerned, he didn't know those reasons and so he did ruin them in his own mind. Overall, I just found his transition too fast. I think the author had to know this was going to be a problem, hence the prologue to reassure readers of the last book that yes, Phillip is a monster who considered rape and deceit to compromise a rich young lady and force her into marriage, but he's changed.
I love reformed rake stories, but there was just too much reforming to be done to make Phillip a believable lead and I found myself judging Angela for liking him when she knew his reputation.
I love reformed rake stories, but there was just too much reforming to be done to make Phillip a believable lead and I found myself judging Angela for liking him when she knew his reputation.
October 24, 2008
Nice meet-cute premise: a ne'er-do-well Lord is beaten by his creditors and left for dead, and recovers from his injuries at a nearby abbey, where he meets and falls in love with a young woman who has been contemplating taking orders ever since she was caught in a compromising position several years back -- but, deep down, she knows she'll never be a nun. That dance could probably have sustained an entire novel, but Rodale brings things to a head halfway through the story -- then creates another diversion wherein Philip has to prove himself to Angela all over again. Throw in a batshit former suitor and various sympathetic if interfering family members, and it's a pretty rollicking good time. The dialogue is a bit anachronistic in patches, which is a bit distracting, but the setup was charming enough to keep that from being an off-putting problem.
December 30, 2020
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Pues esta es la historia del gemelo malo malo, que se va a un convento y ahí se enamora.
Mira... me reí de lo malo que es. No, gracias.
*Qué portada TAN desaprovechada.
Pues esta es la historia del gemelo malo malo, que se va a un convento y ahí se enamora.
Mira... me reí de lo malo que es. No, gracias.
*Qué portada TAN desaprovechada.
November 8, 2015
The first half is wonderful, with so much wit it drew smiles after smiles from my face. From the opening scene where our hero wakes up in an unfamiliar room, realizes there is no bell pull to which he is accustomed and wonders how he was going to eat if there was no way to ring a servant.
The second half... well, it simply did fall into silliness. Oh Maya, why did you have the heroine asks the hero to apologize to all his past mistakes to prove his sincerity?
I would recommend this book - the first half is deserving of a read. Be forewarn the second half may be a little disappointing compared to its brilliant counterpart.
The second half... well, it simply did fall into silliness. Oh Maya, why did you have the heroine asks the hero to apologize to all his past mistakes to prove his sincerity?
I would recommend this book - the first half is deserving of a read. Be forewarn the second half may be a little disappointing compared to its brilliant counterpart.
April 21, 2012
Esta novela me resultó más interesante que su predecesora. Elimina cualquier referencia a que los protagonistas tienen un gemelo, salvo como broma entre ellos, por lo que simplemente es un elemento más de la historia sin demasiado peso y la autora pudo dedicarse a otros aspectos de la historia que mejoraron la calidad del libro.
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February 17, 2012
Karla says: The characters in the story just make me smile. The unrepentant rogue, Lord Phillip, teases and cajoles the cautious (I'm-not-sure-if-I-want-to-be-a-nun) Miss Angela Sullivan. She hasn't seen a man in 6 years, and women don't usually say no to this bad boy, so sparks fly from the first. The author weaves a believable tale of heartbreak, forgiveness, and love. She also introduces plenty of interesting secondary characters for additional stories.
July 10, 2014
A never-do-well is left to die in a ditch and taken to abbey, where is nursed by a woman ruined by a scoundrel similar to him.
Her tough love(!) straightens him out, but when he leaves with no word, her trust and belief in him is shattered.
The first half is a nice getting-to-each-other tale, while the second is how these two reach they HEA.
Charming as the scoundrel, but as realist as the heroine.
Her tough love(!) straightens him out, but when he leaves with no word, her trust and belief in him is shattered.
The first half is a nice getting-to-each-other tale, while the second is how these two reach they HEA.
Charming as the scoundrel, but as realist as the heroine.
February 20, 2009
I enjoyed this one... totally a reformed rake story. But I liked both characters and was happy for it just to move along quickly. I actually stayed up way to late trying to finish it. I hate when there are only 50 pages left... though it looks so short at first... then it gets later and later!
October 29, 2012
I really loved seeing Phillip grow and mature! The interactions between Angela an Phillip are excellent an the progression of their romance is flawless! The twists an turns in story line kept me interested an flipping pages as quickly as I could. It has a great ending an I hope there are more books about Angela's sisters!
October 14, 2009
This book is the sequel to The Heir And The Spare. I equally enjoyed this book about the other twin brother Phillip. I Would recommend this author to anyone loving Historical Romances.
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