The Virgin and the Rogue
Series: The Rogue Files
Author: Sophie Jordan
Expected Publication Date: April 28, 2020
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A love potion…
Charlotte Langley has always been the prudent middle sister, so her family is not surprised when she makes the safe choice and agrees to wed her childhood sweetheart. But when she finds herself under the weather and drinks a “healing” tonic, the potion provokes the most maddening desire…for someone other than her betrothed.
With the power…
Kingston’s rakehell ways are going to destroy him and he’s vowed to change. His stepbrother’s remote estate is just the place for a reformed rogue to hide. The last thing he wants is to be surrounded by society, but when he gets stuck alone with a wallflower who is already betrothed… and she astonishes him with a fiery kiss, he forgets all about hiding.
To alter two destinies.
Although Charlotte appears meek, Kingston soon discovers there’s a vixen inside, yearning to break free. Unable to forget their illicit moment of passion, Kingston vows to relive the encounter, but Charlotte has sworn it will never happen again—no matter how earth-shattering it was. But will a devilish rogue tempt her to risk everything for a chance at true love?
I must say, this is one of the steamiest historical romances I’ve read! I knew our main character was going to be under a tonic but goodness! The results were very hot! I haven’t read this series before but this book reads easily as a standalone.
While I did think this was pretty steamy, I did have some issues with our main character Charlotte. She hid her feelings and wants behind the concoction that Nora gave her. I wanted her to own up to her feelings for Kingston and her doubts about her betrothal to William. She wanted to blame everyone except herself. I didn’t like that about her. Her and Kingston were good for each other. It just took forever for HER to realize it. Yes, he was rogue but he was more than that.
Overall, I did enjoy this for the most part. I really hope that a story for Nora is next! I can’t wait to see who her love is and what he will think about our scientist.
I received an ARC via NetGalley for an honest review.
This sounds very entertaining, but I could see how her unwillingness to admit to herself and blame everyone would be irritating. I’m glad you were able to enjoy it otherwise. It certainly sounds like it brought the sexy! Great review.
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It really did bring the sexy!
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Under a tonic he? Lol Great review Kayla!
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Yes and it was such a steamy read!
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Great review! I’ve seen this one bouncing around and have to say I’m curious… lol!
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I would give it try!
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This sounds fun! I’m glad you enjoyed it! I never read a historical romance with extremely hot steamy scenes.
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Tessa Dare’s last one was pretty steamy. Not like this one, but it was up there.
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