![]() ![]() We learn early on that he’s brought his 17 year old bastard son into the wider family. Our hero, James Malory, is a dissipated rake from a family of dissipated rakes. I’d read if you have an interest in seagoing romance, pirates, and/or ridiculous old skool. Is it a must read romance novel? It’s a mixed bag with some highly problematic elements. Two characters overcome emotional and physical hurtles to find an HEA together. Reasons to read this title: Admirable inclusion of practical details, entertaining family dynamics. ![]() She is… a 22 year old heiress of a Connecticut shipping line, loyal to family, country, and the fiance impressed by the British during the War of 1812. He is… a 36 year old English viscount who’s recently given up moonlighting as a gentleman pirate. Setting time & place: 1818 London/Connecticut ![]() Just look at the original Fabio cover, one of the old skool covers that gets parodied by Cosmo. ![]() Gentle Rogue is the sort of over the top set of improbable circumstances that is probably best described as a “romp.” This isn’t a book for historical accuracy-it’s for sheer ridiculousness. I think I would have enjoyed Gentle Rogue much more if I weren’t still cringing and jumping at the slightest shadows after Whitney, My Love. ![]()
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