Rogue Most Wanted by Janna MacGregor
Wanted: an engagement of convenience. Found: A noble suitor.
Raised on a remote Scottish estate by her adoring grandfather, Lady Theodora Worth has inherited an earldom as well as the land itself. But when an upstart duke challenges her claim to the title and the Ladykyrk estate, Thea is suddenly in need of a husband—in name, at least. An elderly neighbor with a thoroughly modern sensibility and a dashing great-nephew just might be the answer to Thea’s prayers. Except she has no intention of marrying the first man she meets. That would be utterly ridiculous.
It just can’t be him. . .
Lord William Cavensham is entirely too devoted to his family’s estate—ever since he was jilted as a lad–to wed, but he agrees to meet the woman his aunt has taken under her wing—and introduce her to possible suitors. But after just one meeting with beautiful, spirited Thea, Will is determined to help her reclaim her title. And even moreso, he can’t stop thinking that perhaps marriage to this bold, passionate woman may be the one thing he’s been missing all along?
My Thoughts:
I have to be honest and tell you that I am of two minds about this book. So, I’m going to approach this review a little differently. I’m going to tell you first why I really loved this book, but then I’m going to explain why it bothered me so much. I have to review it this way because I cannot make up my mind. Ugh, I feel like the Theodora, I have no idea how I feel.
Why I Loved This Book and Think Everyone Should Read It!!!
The characters and story arc are absolutely fabulous. I became obsessed with Theodora and Will as people. Their individual stories captivated my imagination, and not just because of their setting. Theodora is a strong woman that gave up her life for her family and is being forced to fight a male relative for her rightful inheritance. The same relative that did nothing to care for her sick grandfather but believes he deserves the estate simply because he’s a male descendant. Then there’s Will, a jilted man scared to love, but has a huge heart for his own family.
Their story was whimsical and heartfelt. The way in which the characters come together and find each other was weirdly beautiful. They had to get around their own issues and other people’s expectations to not only find each other, but to find their true selves. As the plot developed, Janna MacGregor did a wonderful job of developing each character slowly. I really got a sense of the transformative power of love.
I also really enjoyed the way the previous books were dealt with. Usually, if I read a later book in a series without having read any of the previous installments, I have a sense that I am missing something even when all of the relevant information is presented. In Rogue Most Wanted, I was so consumed by these characters and this story, that I didn’t feel anything was missing even though I knew that other characters had intricate back stories. This only made me want to read the rest of the series, but did not dampen my enjoyment of this book.
What I Did Not Like…
Conclusion
providing a copy of Summer of Sunshine
and Margot in exchange for an honest review.
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Praise for Rogue Most Wanted
“Effervesces with lighthearted romance…sweet and sultry in equal measures.” – Publishers Weekly
“[An] emotionally rich, exquisitely wrought tale that superbly celebrates the redemptive power of love.” – Booklist
About the Author
Janna MacGregor was born and raised in the bootheel of Missouri. She credits her darling mom for introducing her to the happily-ever-after world of romance novels. Janna writes stories where compelling and powerful heroines meet and fall in love with their equally matched heroes. She is the mother of triplets and lives in Kansas City with her very own dashing rogue, and two smug, but not surprisingly, perfect pugs.
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Blog Tour Schedule
Monday, June 24
Review at My Reading Chronicles
Tuesday, June 25
Review at Bibliophile Reviews
Review & Excerpt at The Book Junkie Reads
Wednesday, June 26
Review at Bookish Rantings
Review at So Many Books, So Little Time
Thursday, June 27
Review at Historical Fiction with Spirit
Friday, June 28
Feature at Broken Teepee
Review at View from the Birdhouse
Saturday, June 29
Review at Jorie Loves a Story
Monday, July 1
Excerpt at The Lit Bitch
Review at To Read, Or Not to Read
Tuesday, July 2
Review at Amy’s Booket List
Wednesday, July 3
Review at Curling up by the Fire
Excerpt at Myths, Legends, Books & Coffee Pots
Thursday, July 4
Review at Coffee and Ink
Friday, July 5
Feature at What Is That Book About
Review at For the Sake of Good Taste
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