Review: An Earl in Wolf's Clothing (Rules of the Rogue #1) by Emily Windsor
Synopsis
A pursuit is underway…
From the hallowed halls of London’s Almack’s to the unkempt taverns of Drury Lane, from whispered words in glittering theatres to seductive kisses at Vauxhall Gardens – an earl must pursue his lady.
Propriety be damned. Anything is allowed. But for success, the Earl of Kelmarsh may have to enact the Rules of the Rogue…
A resolute lady.
Miss Sophie Beckford escaped to Ireland after her almost betrothed broke her heart. Now a year later, she’s back in London – stronger, better attired, armed with her cousin and determined not to fall for the blackguard’s wiles again.
A desperate gentleman.
What’s an earl to do when his almost betrothed refuses to speak to him, hear him out or even look at him after a misunderstanding of gargantuan proportions?
With dubious assistance from a roguish marquess, a strait-laced duke, and even the occasional poet and famous actor throwing in their sixpence, the earl will try any ruse, any rule in the book to recapture Sophie’s heart.
Failure is not an option.
A sensual Regency romance with warmth and wit.
From the hallowed halls of London’s Almack’s to the unkempt taverns of Drury Lane, from whispered words in glittering theatres to seductive kisses at Vauxhall Gardens – an earl must pursue his lady.
Propriety be damned. Anything is allowed. But for success, the Earl of Kelmarsh may have to enact the Rules of the Rogue…
A resolute lady.
Miss Sophie Beckford escaped to Ireland after her almost betrothed broke her heart. Now a year later, she’s back in London – stronger, better attired, armed with her cousin and determined not to fall for the blackguard’s wiles again.
A desperate gentleman.
What’s an earl to do when his almost betrothed refuses to speak to him, hear him out or even look at him after a misunderstanding of gargantuan proportions?
With dubious assistance from a roguish marquess, a strait-laced duke, and even the occasional poet and famous actor throwing in their sixpence, the earl will try any ruse, any rule in the book to recapture Sophie’s heart.
Failure is not an option.
A sensual Regency romance with warmth and wit.
Review
I loved it! This book is really well-written and all the characters are quite interesting. I especially loved Bram, and Sophie's cousin Aideen. They both kept me entertained. All other characters are also well-developed. All in all it is a great read, packed with romance, heartache, mystery, adventure, and everything in-between. I'd definitely recommend it to readers who enjoy a good historical fiction.
Sophie overhears her then fiancé having an affair with some French woman. After that she runs away to hide in the country, because as far as she is concerned her life is over. Although, it is hard for her to reconcile to the fact that she almost married someone who didn't even respect her, but now she is back in London. And looking for a husband once again. No matter what, after all she must marry as that's the way of life.
Bram can't believe how Sophie misinterpreted his actions and now isn't giving him even a chance to explain everything. Not that he is at any liberty to reveal the whole truth. But at least he can tell her how much he loves her. He has waited for so long, never giving up on her. Now that she is back in London he plans to chase her and have her no matter what, because only she will be his wife and he will make it happen...
However, that is not all. The trouble is that his job is a dangerous one and even though he has decided to leave it behind for Sophie, but the question is will it leave him alone? Or will his past catch up to him and harm Sophie in the process? That's one thing he will not be able to withstand.
The book is amazing, it made me laugh-out-loud on more than a few occasions. At times it was just so sad and heartbreaking, at other quite heartwarming. I absolutely loved it and would be looking forward to reading more from the same author.
P.S. I received a complimentary copy of this book, for which I'd like to thank the author, it has been a pleasure reading it.
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