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Series: Rogues Redeemed, #5
Tropes & Traits: tortured hero, former soldier; damaged, divorced heroine
Genre/Setting: Historical; Regency; London, England, 1816
Publication Date: 09/29/20
Heat Level: 2.5/5
Rating: 4 stars!
Lucas Mandeville, Baron Foxton, served admirably as an officer in the Royal Navy, but that all ended when his ship was captured, and he was taken prisoner by the French. Given the fact that he broke his parole, his honor is now in question and his first attempt at braving a London ballroom isn’t going so well. Lucas would rather be anywhere else, in fact.
When a lovely lady enters the ball dressed all in black and bringing with her not so subtle whispers of scandal, Lucas comes to her aide by asking for a dance. Lucas realizes he met the now divorced Kendra Douglas before he left for the Navy. He offers to help her in any way he can as she seeks to clear her blackened reputation and find the beloved son her former husband has hidden from her. As they work together to uncover the truth of what happened on the night that brought about her ruin, Lucas and Kendra develop a close relationship and a trust that could see them through a happy life together, if they can ever clear the way forward in the midst of such disaster.
This is only my fourth read from this author, but I can safely say it is my favorite of her works. We have a mature hero and heroine communicating openly with each other and helping each other through their respective issues and hurts. There was something lovely in that, especially when added to the great chemistry they had together. The rallying of friends and allies around Kendra and Lucas was also quite delightful, as was the fact that this felt like a hard-won second chance for both of them. The plot took us all over the place, but somehow it always felt purposeful, rather than discombobulated. This story held my attention and I loved that Lucas and Kendra stood up for themselves and each other. I’m hoping this series continues.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
When a lovely lady enters the ball dressed all in black and bringing with her not so subtle whispers of scandal, Lucas comes to her aide by asking for a dance. Lucas realizes he met the now divorced Kendra Douglas before he left for the Navy. He offers to help her in any way he can as she seeks to clear her blackened reputation and find the beloved son her former husband has hidden from her. As they work together to uncover the truth of what happened on the night that brought about her ruin, Lucas and Kendra develop a close relationship and a trust that could see them through a happy life together, if they can ever clear the way forward in the midst of such disaster.
This is only my fourth read from this author, but I can safely say it is my favorite of her works. We have a mature hero and heroine communicating openly with each other and helping each other through their respective issues and hurts. There was something lovely in that, especially when added to the great chemistry they had together. The rallying of friends and allies around Kendra and Lucas was also quite delightful, as was the fact that this felt like a hard-won second chance for both of them. The plot took us all over the place, but somehow it always felt purposeful, rather than discombobulated. This story held my attention and I loved that Lucas and Kendra stood up for themselves and each other. I’m hoping this series continues.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
https://www.bookbub.com/reviews/2962623322
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3544516984
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