The Rakehell of Roth by Amalie Howard – a Review

The Rakehell of Roth by Amalie Howard – a Review

 

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Description:
As owner of the most scandalous club in London, the last thing the notorious Marquess of Roth wants is a wife. Keeping up his false reputation as a rake brings in the clients with the deepest pockets—money he needs to fund a noble cause. Even though everything inside tells him not to leave his beautiful, innocent wife behind at his country estate…he must.

But three years later, tired of her scoundrel of a husband headlining the gossip rags, Lady Isobel Vance decides enough is enough. She is no longer a fragile kitten, but as the anonymous author of a women’s sexual advice column, she’s now a roaring tigress…and she can use her claws.

Isobel decides to go to him in London, channeling her powers of seduction to make him beg to take her back. But she didn’t expect her marauding marquess to be equally hard to resist. Now the game is on to see who will give in to the other first, with both sides determined like hell to win.

Each book in the Regency Rogues series is STANDALONE:
* The Beast of Beswick
* The Rakehell of Roth

 

Review:

The Rakehell of Roth begins with the Marquess of Roth, Winter Vance just having married Lady Isobel.  After their wedding, Winter takes Isobel to his ancestral home instead of his private estate.  Isobel was nervous during the trip and even more once they arrived at their destination.  When the time came to consummate their marriage, to say she was consumed by Winter is an understatement.  As she drifted to sleep, she knew she was in love with her new husband.

Three long years had passed since that fateful night.  Three long years since she had seen her husband.  The morning after their wedding night, Isobel woke to find out that Winter had left her behind and gone back to London.  Not totally alone though.  His father, the Duke of Roth lived there as well.  Unfortunately, Winter and his father had a very rock relationship.  Thankfully, her best friend, Clarissa came to live there as well.   Due to Winter’s reputation, and seemingly infinite line of women in his life, Isobel was doomed to constantly have to read of his scandalous behavior in the papers. 

When the Duke returned home after a trip, he informed Isobel that they were going to London for the season.  Isobel had tried repeatedly to see Winter but he always denied her an audience, but the Duke was insistent, so go to London they did.

Winter had cultivated his fake reputation as a rake.  So much so that even after his marriage, women still sought his company.  He never partook, as it were.  He also found himself, more than once, wondering about Isobel.  He had sworn he would never fall in love and marry.  He was starting to wonder about the former and had reasons for the latter.  However, nothing surprised him more than when Isobel sauntered into his home to announce that she was in town for the season.

The Rakehell of Roth is a nicely written story.  The characters are relatable and the world that Howard has built pulls you in.  I enjoyed Isobel’s determination to do well with her situation and her independent streak.  It took me a minute to warm up to Winter.  Once his backstory is revealed, you’ll more than  cut him a little slack.  The secondary characters are well written as well.  If I’m being honest though, I felt that the back and forth between Isobel and Winter went on a little too long before they finally admitted their feelings for each other.  For me, that part was a bit of a letdown.  However, the story itself was very good.  If you’re a fan of the genre, you will certainly enjoy the story.  Well done, Amalie Howard!

Reviewed by Vickie

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What a Scot Wants by Amalie Howard & Angie Morgan – a Review

What a Scot Wants by Amalie Howard & Angie Morgan – a Review

 

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Description:
Highlander Ronan Maclaren must marry, but he’s in no particular hurry. He’s perfectly happy as the laird of his clan, running the Maclaren Whisky Distillery, and besides, he just hasn’t found the right woman.

Lady Imogen Kinley has cleverly avoided wedlock for years. Men, she has learned from painful experience, are not to be trusted. Determined to remain independent, she takes an indecent amount of pleasure in making herself as unattractive to potential suitors as possible.

When desperate measures are taken by their parents and a betrothal contract is signed, it’s loathing at first sight. They each vow to make the other cry off—by any means necessary. But what starts out as a battle of wits…quickly dissolves into a battle of wills.

 

 

Review:

What a Scot Wants begins with Ronan Maclaren discovering that his parents had entered into a betrothal contract for him a while back.  He knows he has to marry, but having had his heart broken years before, that’s the last thing on his mind.  He is perfectly happy with his life…for now.

Imogen Kinley, too, has avoided marriage for years and is also happy with the life she leads.  She is a champion for women who find themselves tossed aside (both by others and society) and in need of help.  She vows to never have a man dictate to her what she can and cannot do, which leaves her astounded when she learns that her family had also entered into a betrothal contract, for which she is adamant will never happen.

When Ronan and Imogen discover what they will lose if either breaks the betrothal contract, each devises their own plan to try and force the other to break it.   However, when secrets are revealed and they find themselves truly attracted to each other, Ronan and Imogen try to do everything in their power to keep the other safe as danger comes knocking.

What a Scot Wants is a nicely written story.  Imogen is stubborn and self-sufficient, as is Ronan.  They will both leave you laughing with their schemes trying to run the other off with their wild outfits and other antics.  When you discover why Imogen is such a staunch supporter of the women discarded by society, your heart breaks for her.  Ronan has a bit of a back story as well, but nothing as traumatic as Imogen.  The magic happens when they finally admit their building feelings for each other and lines are drawn in the sand to keep the other safe.  Their chemistry is palpable, but it’s their loyalty to each other draws you in.  If I had one negative thing to say, it would be that their antics drug on for a bit too long.  With that said, What a Scot Wants is ultimately a story of redemption that will keep you turning the pages until the very end.  If you like your historical romances with a little humor, a little intrigue and a lot of chemistry, you’ll not go wrong with this one.  Well done, Amalie Howard and Angie Morgan!

Reviewed by Vickie

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My Rogue, My Ruin by Amalie Howard & Angie Morgan – a Review

My Rogue, My Ruin by Amalie Howard & Angie Morgan – a Review

 

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Description:
The Marquess of Hawksfield’s lineage is impeccable and his title coveted, but Archer Croft is as far from his indulgent peers as he can get. His loathing for the beau monde has driven him to don a secret identity and risk everything in order to steal their riches and distribute them to the less fortunate.

Lady Briannon Findlay embraces her encounter with the Masked Marauder, a gentleman thief waylaying carriages from London to Essex. The marauder has stirred Brynn’s craving for adventure, and she discovers an attraction deeper than the charming thief’s mask.

Brynn is a revelation, matching Archer in intelligence, wit, and passion. Stubborn and sensuous in equal measure, she astonishes him at every turn, but when someone sinister impersonates Archer’s secret personality, and a murder is committed, Archer begins to think he doesn’t stand a fighting chance without her.

 

Review:

As the blurb states, My Rogue, My Ruin begins with Lady Briannon and her family’s encounter with the notorious Masked Marauder.  It is Brynn, short for Briannon, who takes control of the situation immediately.  She’s afraid her father will do something brash and get them all hurt, or worse.  When Brynn steps out of their carriage, she’s determined to give the Masked Marauder what he’s after and send him on his way.  What she’s not prepared for is her reaction to him.  Even though his face is covered by a mask, she can see that he is a handsome man.  Add to that his gentlemanly manner and she is truly intrigued.  As is he……….  Once Brynn and her family reach the Hawksfield’s estate, the talk of the party is of their being robbed.  Brynn wishes she could get the thief out of her thoughts, but that’s not easily done. 

Just before the guests are to arrive, Archer Croft receives a note stating that someone knows his secret.  With no time to dawdle, he prepares to go downstairs to meet the guests that are attending the party, even though he’d rather be anywhere but there.  His father’s drinking and outrageous behavior has certainly not helped his cause.  Once he makes it downstairs, he hears talk of the Findlay family being robbed and heads over to offer his support.  However, his encounter with the lovely Lady Briannon leaves him even more intrigued than the first.  Brynn is attracted to Lord Archer as well…. They soon discover they together, there is nothing they can’t conquer…..

My Rogue, My Ruin is a nicely written historical romance with a little twist.  The characters are well written and the world-building was nice as well.  Brynn and Archer’s chemistry was great, and I loved that they weren’t immediately head over heels for each other.  Yes, there was attraction, but the author made them work for their relationship.  But, let me tell you, when the copycat Masked Marauder’s identity is revealed?  HOLY COW!!!  I’m usually pretty good at figuring this stuff out, or at least not being surprised.  If you’re a fan of this genre, you’ll enjoy this story.  If you like a little mystery thrown in, this is the one for you.  This is the first by duo of Amalie Howard/Angie Morgan for me, but I look forward to the next.  Well done, Amalie Howard/Angie Morgan!

Reviewed by Vickie

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Cover Reveals-June 11, 2013

Cover Reveals-June 11, 2013

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TITLE: Sebastian/Aristide

AUTHOR:  Aexandra Ivy/Laura Wright

SERIES:  Bayou Heat (#4)

RELEASE DATE: November 2013

 

 

 

Fate Intended 2014

 

TITLE:  Fate Intended

AUTHOR:  Elizabeth Seckman

SERIES:  N/A

RELEASE DATE:  2014

 

 

 

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TITLE:  Claiming His Mate (re-release)

AUTHOR:  Savannah Stuart (Katie Reus)

SERIES: Crescent Moon

RELEASE DATE: June 2013

 

 

 

Law Man

 

TITLE:  Law Man (new cover)

AUTHOR:  Kristen Ashley

SERIES: Dream Man

RELEASE DATE:  available

 

 

 

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TITLE:  Motorcycle Man (new cover)

AUTHOR:  Kristen Ashley

SERIES:   Dream Man

RELEASE DATE: available

 

 

 

Dark Heat

 

TITLE: Dark Heat

AUTHOR: Donna Grant

SERIES: Dark Kings (previously released in ebook)

RELEASE DATE: December 2013

 

 

 

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TITLE: Dragon Awakened

AUTHOR: Jaime Rush

SERIES: The Hidden

RELEASE DATE: December 2013

 

 

 

Magic Possessed Jan 2014

 

TITLE: Magic Possessed

AUTHOR: Jaime Rush

SERIES: The Hidden

RELEASE DATE: January 2014

 

 

 

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TITLE: Waterfell

AUTHOR: Amalie Howard

SERIES: Aquarathi

RELEASE DATE: October 2013

 

 

Infinite 2014

 

 

TITLE: Infinite

AUTHOR: Jodi Meadows

SERIES: Incarnate

RELEASE DATE: 2014

 

 

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TITLE: Reaver

AUTHOR: Larissa Ione

SERIES:  Demonica

RELEASE DATE: December 2013

 

 

 

Crash Into You Nov 13

 

TITLE: Crash Into You

AUTHOR: Katie McGarry

SERIES: Pushing The Limits #3

RELEASE DATE: November 2013

 

 

 

High Risk Love July 13

 

TITLE: High Risk Love

AUTHOR: Shannon Mayer

SERIES: N/A

RELEASE DATE: July 2013

 

 

 

Wild Justice Oct 2013

 

TITLE: Wild Justice

AUTHOR: Kelley Armstrong

SERIES: Nadia Stafford #3

RELEASE DATE: October 2013

 

 

 

Wild Things Feb 14

 

 TITLE:  Wild Things

AUTHOR:  Chloe Neill

SERIES: Chicagoland Vampire

RELEASE DATE:  February 2014

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