ALL NIGHT WITH A ROGUE
Author: Alexandra Hawkins ISBN: 9780312580193 2/2010 HISTORICAL Publisher: ST. MARTIN'S PRESS
Time Period: 1820 London
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Notorious, handsome, and decadent, the Lords of Vice prowl the glittering ballrooms of Regency London— breaking rules and hearts with equal aplomb. But even the wildest rogue must eventually meet his match…
IT BEGAN AS A FAVOR…
Seduce Lady Juliana Ivers and then cast her aside: Those are his sister’s instructions. Alexius Braverton, Marquess of Sinclair—known as Sin to the ton—is happy enough to oblige, especially when he catches a glimpse of his target. Juliana is completely unlike the empty-headed chits who barely hold his attention for a week. A true gentleman would leave her to find a worthy suitor. But then, a Lord of Vice would never claim to be a gentleman.
WOULD IT END IN FOREVER?
Juliana is expected to marry well to improve her family’s finances, even if she secretly longs to make a living through her musical compositions. A dalliance can only complicate matters, though not even practical Juliana can help succumbing to the aptly named Sin. But one unforgettable night will draw her into a scandalous affair—and a seduction begun as sport will soon become deliciously, dangerously real… |
RRAH's THOUGHTS AND PONDERINGS: 
Well! It is about time! Thank goodness for ALL NIGHT WITH A ROGUE. Believe me when I say that if I had to read one more lackluster, dull, unromantic and boring story, I was going to take up another hobby.
With unforgettable, (unrepentant) characters, super villains, intrigue, and scenes filled with marvelously mean dialog, ALL NIGHT WITH A ROGUE had me up all night! It does not feature your run-of-the-mill romance, either. Nope, this one is fraught with deception, lust, and pride. It is hot enough to singe fingers and poignant enough to bring tears. It is fantastic!
Thank you, Alexandra Hawkins, for getting me excited about reading historical romance again. This one reminds of just how good historical romantic stories can be and leaves me anxiously awaiting the next one. My only complaint is that my ARC didn't come with the excerpt from the next in the series!
Shannon Johnson |