ARC Book Review: Tempted by a Rogue by Lauren Smith
Title and Author: Tempted by a Rogue by
Lauren Smith
Lauren Smith
No. of
Pages: 85
Pages: 85
Publication
Date: 21st
September 2015
Date: 21st
September 2015
Genre: Regency Romance,
Historical Romance, Adult Fiction, Indie Author, Novella
Historical Romance, Adult Fiction, Indie Author, Novella
Language: English
Book
Review:
Review:
Tempted
by a Rogue by Lauren Smith is the story of Gemma who has waited for eleven
years to reunite with her childhood sweetheart, James. They have been
communicating through letters all these years that she is sure now that he is
here, they will me married soon. But things are not quite as simple as they
look. James is not interested in Gemma and the person writing to her is not him
but his friend, Jasper who likes Gemma and hopes to marry her someday.
by a Rogue by Lauren Smith is the story of Gemma who has waited for eleven
years to reunite with her childhood sweetheart, James. They have been
communicating through letters all these years that she is sure now that he is
here, they will me married soon. But things are not quite as simple as they
look. James is not interested in Gemma and the person writing to her is not him
but his friend, Jasper who likes Gemma and hopes to marry her someday.
With
everything so confusing, will
Gemma ever have her happily-ever-after?
everything so confusing, will
Gemma ever have her happily-ever-after?
I
enjoyed reading Lauren’s book, The
Duelist’s Seduction and when
she offered me this one, her upcoming book, I was more than happy to read and
review it!
enjoyed reading Lauren’s book, The
Duelist’s Seduction and when
she offered me this one, her upcoming book, I was more than happy to read and
review it!
The
cover is sensual and promises a sensual story. The blurb is interesting and it
succeeds in intriguing the readers about the book.
cover is sensual and promises a sensual story. The blurb is interesting and it
succeeds in intriguing the readers about the book.
It was
the plot idea that intrigued me in the first place. The idea of writing love
letters to each other without meeting for over a decade is romantic and add the
identity swap to it and the book had me eager to read it. I hoped for a
conflict filled story with headstrong characters and an intense romance.
the plot idea that intrigued me in the first place. The idea of writing love
letters to each other without meeting for over a decade is romantic and add the
identity swap to it and the book had me eager to read it. I hoped for a
conflict filled story with headstrong characters and an intense romance.
While I
got a headstrong hero and a sensual romance, the story didn’t match my
expectations but nevertheless, it is a good story, is light, short, enjoyable
and a quick read.
got a headstrong hero and a sensual romance, the story didn’t match my
expectations but nevertheless, it is a good story, is light, short, enjoyable
and a quick read.
Lauren’s
writing style is engaging and despite her simple construction of sentences, she
manages to prove her prowess of writing and yet again establishes that
expression and narration is not hampered by simplicity!
writing style is engaging and despite her simple construction of sentences, she
manages to prove her prowess of writing and yet again establishes that
expression and narration is not hampered by simplicity!
She
creates the Regency era well and overall, I was transported to a different time
through the book. It is only in certain situations that I felt like the
characters seemed too progressive and open for a time when propriety and
manners were everything. Like for example, when Gemma’s father hints at knowing
of his daughter’s “gallivanting in the garden” escapades and yet
tells his wife that it’s okay etc. (I don’t want to disclose too much about the
story.)
creates the Regency era well and overall, I was transported to a different time
through the book. It is only in certain situations that I felt like the
characters seemed too progressive and open for a time when propriety and
manners were everything. Like for example, when Gemma’s father hints at knowing
of his daughter’s “gallivanting in the garden” escapades and yet
tells his wife that it’s okay etc. (I don’t want to disclose too much about the
story.)
The
characters are likable and realistic people and I could visualize them easily.
Gemma is a simple country girl happy in her simple surroundings and in love
with a boy she hasn’t met in over a decade. Her honest hopes, expressions and
emotions had me connecting with her and then feeling sorry and angry on her
behalf. I rooted for a happily-ever-after for her and was all smiles when she got one!
characters are likable and realistic people and I could visualize them easily.
Gemma is a simple country girl happy in her simple surroundings and in love
with a boy she hasn’t met in over a decade. Her honest hopes, expressions and
emotions had me connecting with her and then feeling sorry and angry on her
behalf. I rooted for a happily-ever-after for her and was all smiles when she got one!
James
is portrayed as a reckless, unlikable character and I felt like slapping him
for his blatant disregard to Gemma’s emotions and his crude and impersonal
talks about her virtue and life, as if she meant nothing and was not even a
human let alone a girl he had been friends with in his childhood! I am eager to read James’ story too and hope he gets a taste of his own medicine in it.
is portrayed as a reckless, unlikable character and I felt like slapping him
for his blatant disregard to Gemma’s emotions and his crude and impersonal
talks about her virtue and life, as if she meant nothing and was not even a
human let alone a girl he had been friends with in his childhood! I am eager to read James’ story too and hope he gets a taste of his own medicine in it.
Jasper
is a strong character and I liked him but initially, his talks with James about
Gemma had me feeling like I wanted a another hero for my honest heroine. LOL
is a strong character and I liked him but initially, his talks with James about
Gemma had me feeling like I wanted a another hero for my honest heroine. LOL
Later
on, he becomes the likable hero we all adore who in turn, adores the heroine
and is willing to do anything to win her affection. He is flirty, intense,
naughty with Gemma and their attraction is scorching hot!
on, he becomes the likable hero we all adore who in turn, adores the heroine
and is willing to do anything to win her affection. He is flirty, intense,
naughty with Gemma and their attraction is scorching hot!
“I never used to get faint
until you showed up.”-Gemma
until you showed up.”-Gemma
Gemma’s
parents are lovely people and I especially liked her father who knows
everything and yet is willing to give his daughter freedom.
parents are lovely people and I especially liked her father who knows
everything and yet is willing to give his daughter freedom.
Lady
Greenley is funny, strict and totally adorable with her knowing and mischievous
eyes. I loved her interactions with the protagonists and hope to meet her
again!
Greenley is funny, strict and totally adorable with her knowing and mischievous
eyes. I loved her interactions with the protagonists and hope to meet her
again!
The
story is fast paced with intense intimate scenes and a quick read that you’ll
be able to finish within an hour if you are a fast reader like me. 🙂
story is fast paced with intense intimate scenes and a quick read that you’ll
be able to finish within an hour if you are a fast reader like me. 🙂
All in
all, Tempted by a Rogue by Lauren Smith is an enjoyable, naughty, sultry and
quick read that takes us on a journey to the Regency era to witness a
mischievous seduction of a heroine by a rogue with a heartwarming
happily-ever-after! 4 out of 5 to it and recommended to all romance
lovers above the age of eighteen.
all, Tempted by a Rogue by Lauren Smith is an enjoyable, naughty, sultry and
quick read that takes us on a journey to the Regency era to witness a
mischievous seduction of a heroine by a rogue with a heartwarming
happily-ever-after! 4 out of 5 to it and recommended to all romance
lovers above the age of eighteen.
I enjoy
Lauren’s writing and look forward to reading more from her in the future.
Lauren’s writing and look forward to reading more from her in the future.
I
received an ARC from the author and I am very thankful to her. The above review
is my honest and unbiased opinion and in no way influenced.
received an ARC from the author and I am very thankful to her. The above review
is my honest and unbiased opinion and in no way influenced.
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