Rogue's Lady

By Julia Justiss

Book Overview

An Infamous Gentleman... Dangerously handsome, rakishly charming, William Tavener never planned to settle down--yet with his estate in ruins, the impoverished lord's only hope is to wed an heiress. But to his dismay, the one lady who stirs his ardor and excites his mind is a penniless musician's daughter.... A Scandalous Lady... With her dubious lineage and humble dowry, Allegra Antinori knows Society deems her no great prize. Still, she hopes marriage to an honorable gentleman will secure her future--particularly if the groom is Rob Lynton, the family acquaintance she's always adored. So why does the entirely unsuitable Lord Tavener keep teasing her senses...and bedeviling her heart? A Perfect Match Knowing they should part, can an incurable rogue and a forsaken lady resist the passion of a lifetime?

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373772238
• ISBN13: 9780373772230
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Hqn
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.2" x 6.6"

Customer Reviews

3 1/2 Stars - a light weekend read -

William Tavener has no money,enjoys women and gambling. His cousin desides that he must marry an heiress and start a new life. On his first night out he meets Allegra Antinori. Allegra Antinori is 1/2 English and 1/2 Italian , her father was musician and she plays the 'Cindrella' role. It was good story but something was missing - if you enjoy this author pick it up at the Library. If you enjoy this genre I would suggest; To Wed a Wicked Prince , The Naked Gentleman,A Lady's Pleasure and A Kiss Before Dawn .

superb historical romance

Lord William Tavener knows he must give up his womanizing ways to find a wealthy wife as his estates are impoverished and sinking deeper into debt. At the same time he gives up on hedonism for money and an heir and spare, Allegra Antinori, daughter of a broke musician, is having a season due to the kindness of caring relatives who hope she makes an affluent match. When Allegra and Will first meet, he feels an attraction like nothing he ever felt before; she likes him, but apparently her affection goes to Rob Lynton, who she has secretly adored forever. Still although Will knows he cannot afford a relationship with Allegra, as neither brings any money to the table, he proposes marriage anyway. However, as she considers taking him up on his offer as Rob is an impossible dream, fate seems to want to keep them apart although she is beginning to fall in love with her persistent roguish suitor. Although a late twist makes it easier on the lead couple, readers will enjoy this superb historical romance because of the witty exchanges between Allegra and Will. The captivating tale hooks sub-genre fans as the hero proves where there's a Will there's a way as he wants nothing but his beloved Allegra as his wife. Harriet Klausner