When the Rogue Fell
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4.3 • 8 Ratings
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- $3.99
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- $3.99
Publisher Description
Love can heal all wounds... if the demons of the past stay buried.
The Honorable Hugh Ridgeway is the third son of an earl, but he's made a complete wreck of his life and hasn't cared about his reputation despite having a nearly gown daughter to care for. After never aspiring to be anything other than a wastrel, a case of ennui strikes, but when he meets a woman who refuses to fall for his charm and good looks, he might need to change his approach—on everything. At the very least, perhaps she'll have some advice.
A former Diamond of the First Water, Miss Felicity Hixton has been disappointed by life in seemingly every way, so she's hidden behind a wall of prickles. No more will she offer her heart to a man, for she's done being hurt. Yet when a conversation with Mr. Ridgeway regarding launching his daughter into society becomes what the beau monde considers a compromising situation with one of London's most notorious rogues, she is shoved into a complicated coil.
When exasperated parents demand an engagement, the pair has no choice but to spend February days in forced proximity. Finding common ground with her heart locked away behind thorns and a less than a respectable life on Hugh's part seems an impossible task, but if one of them takes the first step toward understanding and chance, new avenues will open. Only then can the obstacles in their path lead to a love neither of them expected…
… and when a rogue falls, it might be the most wonderful antidote to long winter nights.
Customer Reviews
A Scandalous Mouse
A marriage of convenience between a widower who has loved and lost, and a spinster who has had her heart broken and has vowed to never allow herself to be vulnerable again. Found in a very funny but compromising position, thanks to a mouse, Felicity and Hugh marry. Felicity tries to bring Hugh and his estranged daughter closer and a passion ignites between them that will cause Felicity to open her heart for a HEA. The story was well written and funny. Very entertaining, I couldn’t stop reading until I reached the end. Well done.
Drama and Romance
Hugh Ridgeway is the third son of an earl determined to make his own way in the world. In the five years since his wife died his life has been a mess. It consists of scandalous behavior and an almost total disconnect from his daughter. Felicity Hixton has weathered disappointment in love and has built walls to avoid it happening again. In the middle of a conversation about his daughter’s future, a nearly unbelievable (and totally hilarious) incident creates what appears to be a compromising situation that results in a forced engagement. This is a well-written emotional story. Hugh and Felicity must reconcile the past hurts, get to know each other, and help Jane conquer her loneliness and insecurity. It will not be easy, only possible if they work together and trust each other. Hugh and Felicity, along with Jane, must deal with family issues and society expectations. The story has lots of drama and a slow-burn but steamy romance. The characters and the complex plot make this a story hard to put down.
I received an ARC of this book via BookSprout and voluntarily reviewed it.