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:
“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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