The Rogue’s Seduction by Lauren Smith – a Review

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SOCIETY CALLS HIM THE DEVIL OF LONDON…

Lord Vaughn, Viscount Darlington, has a dark reputation for sinful pleasures, putting off even the most ardent mamas who crave his title for their unmarried daughters They say he’s dangerous enough to ruin a woman with just one look…But he can’t resist the pleas of a woman who needs his help. This rogue might yet be redeemed.

SHE’S THE DARLING OF THE TON…

All of London adores Perdita Darby. She receives invites to every party and has eligible gentlemen willing to wait for her, but she has no desire to marry. When she discovers a cruel man wishes to entrap her into a marriage that could spell her doom, she has nowhere left to turn. She makes a bargain with the devil of London, hoping to save herself. But the cost of their false engagement may put them both in danger…

REVIEW

5 out of 5 for this reader folks!

YUP, another hit from Lauren Smith.  I sure love curling up with a delicious wee sinful historical romance from one of my faves.  Once again, I am left satisfied yet always wanting more!

The Rogue’s Seduction by Lauren Smith is a historical romance and the third book in her incredible “Seduction” series.  This is a classic story of two seemed to be wrongs making a very truthful right.  You should absolutely read the previous books (you will be introduced to characters there) but if you don’t, you will not miss appreciating what all this novella gives.

Lord Vaughn is a very naughty man.  He’s nicknamed “The Devil of London”!  He is an absolute rogue, handsome, witty and much smarter than he appears to be.  He is also deep down an incredible gentlemen who will protect what he feels needs protecting.  He is stuck between a rock and a hard place however as he is left with much debt from his family, and has to use his rogue persona to help his predicament. When a lady the ton considers gold, comes knocking with a business proposition, not only does he decide to agree to this arrangement, but finds himself unusually drawn to her .. and perhaps .. she is his own saviour of sorts?

Lady Perdita Darby (I have never heard the name Perdita before, and I must admit it most definitely belongs in a novella like this ..lol), is in big trouble.  She is the ultimate catch for the ton.  She is beautiful, kind, high spirited, very intelligent and a woman who knows when she is good and trapped.  She is being blackmailed by a real horse’s ass who only wants to destroy everything that makes her so lovely.  She knows her next step is a bargain, but better to dance with the devil you know .. or thought you know…

Our couple may not have had the ideal intentions when they came together .. it was a business arrangement.  But when more time is spent, more silly banter exchanged and true personalities surface, these two bring out the best in the other.  Vaughn is deep down somewhat of  sad character.  Perdita is the kind of heroine you will want to high five.  They nurture and care for the other in the most complimentary of ways, so any weaknesses they have are actually their strengths when they are together.

Again a shorter story, I don’t do spoilers!  Snag if you are up for a quick read set back in history with a side of naughty that is absolutely nice in my books!

FANTASTIC Lauren! 

HAPPY READING! 🙂

Reviewed by Rachel

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