Friday, December 26, 2014

REVIEW: Once More, My Darling Rogue by Lorraine Heath

Blurb:

Once More, My Darling Rogue by Lorraine Heath The first part of the book didn't really grab my interest, and I had trouble connecting to the characters, because "Phee" was definitely portrayed as someone who was difficult to like! Also, she was so horrid towards the hero at the beginning of the story, that it's hard to forget. She has her reasons for why she supposedly acted the way she did towards him, but I still do not think they were warranted. The last part of the book I started to get into it more, and I began to relate to the characters much better. Drake seemed like an all-around nice and honest man, and makes for a great hero. He could have had a little more of a "bad boy" in him, because he definitely does lack the rogue side of the character, but he is likable. Lady Ophelia becomes more likable, but the author put so much effort into making her unlikable, that really nothing can save her character.


Overall the story was well written, and it was a good work of historical romance. I gave it FOUR out of FOUR stars.


My Review:

Once More, My Darling Rogue by Lorraine Heath The first part of the book didn't really grab my interest, and I had trouble connecting to the characters, because "Phee" was definitely portrayed as someone who was difficult to like! Also, she was so horrid towards the hero at the beginning of the story, that it's hard to forget. She has her reasons for why she supposedly acted the way she did towards him, but I still do not think they were warranted. The last part of the book I started to get into it more, and I began to relate to the characters much better. Drake seemed like an all-around nice and honest man, and makes for a great hero. He could have had a little more of a "bad boy" in him, because he definitely does lack the rogue side of the character, but he is likable. Lady Ophelia becomes more likable, but the author put so much effort into making her unlikable, that really nothing can save her character.

Overall the story was well written, and it was a good work of historical romance. I gave it FOUR out of FOUR stars.


Reviews:

Heath steals your heart, then takes you on a journey that will leave you torn between tears and joy. (Christina Dodd)

“She writes from the heart and it shows!” (The Literary Times)

“Sensitive, funny and altogether enchanting!” (Dallas News)

“Master storyteller Heath perfectly threads together emotional power and deep romance. Taking her cue from Dickens’ classic Oliver Twist, she reinvents the story so we see what might have happened to the older Oliver. Few writers engage readers’ hearts and minds as beautifully as Heath certainly does.” Top Pick (Romantic Times BOOKclub)


About the Author:


Lorraine Heath always dreamed of being a writer. After graduating from the University of Texas, she wrote training manuals, press releases for a publicist, articles, and computer code, but something was always missing. In 1990, she read a romance novel and not only became hooked on the genre, but quickly realized what her writing lacked: rebels, scoundrels, and rogues. She's been writing about them ever since. Her work has been recognized with numerous industry awards, including RWA's RITA®, a HOLT Medallion, and a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. Her novels have appeared on the USA Today and New York Times bestseller lists.


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