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Oh, this was fun! Read a lengthy excerpt from the start of the book and was hooked - I had to dash out and buy it! And the rest of it didn't disappoint. Regency rentboy meets toff - do I have to say more?
Some wonderful turns of (profane) phrase from the lovable eponymous rogue, Jem, and a colourful supporting cast.
Some of the slang used seemed a little suspect to my admittedly ignorant ear, (ETA: but turned out to have been thoroughly researched - see comments!) but the whole thing was told wit ...more
Some wonderful turns of (profane) phrase from the lovable eponymous rogue, Jem, and a colourful supporting cast.
Some of the slang used seemed a little suspect to my admittedly ignorant ear, (ETA: but turned out to have been thoroughly researched - see comments!) but the whole thing was told wit ...more
There’s not many times that I finish a book with a huge smile on my face, but this achieved that. I guess you can tell up front you are in for a good review then!
It’s a delight.
What? You want more? Bah!
When I read this writing duo’s last book “Seducing Stephen” I knew that anything else they wrote would be an auto buy for me. My faith in that was backed up with “The Gentleman and the Rogue” because it delivers on just about every count.
In a way it’s a bit of a re-telling of Scheherazade. Alan Wa ...more
It’s a delight.
What? You want more? Bah!
When I read this writing duo’s last book “Seducing Stephen” I knew that anything else they wrote would be an auto buy for me. My faith in that was backed up with “The Gentleman and the Rogue” because it delivers on just about every count.
In a way it’s a bit of a re-telling of Scheherazade. Alan Wa ...more
I loved this historic novel. Such an interesting group of characters and so many opportunities for sequels. Great sense of time and place. I really started to care for everyone not just our love interests. Great details that were so vividly rendered it caused me to look up the actual historic events. I recommend this book and I personally will pursue the authors future novels.
2010 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention (5* from at least 1 judge)
To say I enjoyed every moment of this story is putting it mildly. The authors have to be congratulated in bringing to life some wonderfully drawn characters and vividly recalling a time in London's history with atmospheric authenticity. The blurb gives the bare bones of the story, and doesn't sound too exciting or different, but it is the skillful way in which the story is told that draws the reader in.
From the jaunty street jargon used by Jem, the young hustler, to the descriptions of the house ...more
From the jaunty street jargon used by Jem, the young hustler, to the descriptions of the house ...more
I picked this up on the glowing recommendation of several well known reviewers. What a treat! Jem, the rogue, is a wonderful character who captured me from the onset. Alan's personality wasn't quite as appealing, but by the middle of the book I was completely engaged in his struggle and really hoped he'd overcome his past and find a happy ending. I have been on a historical binge lately and am delighted to add Bonnie Dee and Summer Devon to my growing list of great authors in this genre. Highly
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A total delight to read - unique characterisations and two heros who are lovable and sympathetic for very different reasons. Hot yet realistic sex scenes, kept in character, and a good underlying plot to balance the growing personal relationship. Super language and idiom, reasonable secondary characters, excellent writing style. One to treasure and re-read often.
Mar 18, 2011
Kari Gregg
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Lee Brazil
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Heloise West
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