![]() 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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