Lady Caroline Rowe is determined never to marry. After the disastrous end to her last Season, she wants nothing more than to live quietly with her aunt in the country. But her resistance starts to slip when an exasperating new neighbor, The American, begins to invade not just her land, but her life. And, of course, he is the last man who should ever tempt her…Inheriting an estate across the … across the Atlantic has proven more difficult than Jonathan Cartwick ever expected. Avoiding his infuriating neighbor is tougher still, especially once he finds himself drawn to the ravishing beauty. Living a life he never wanted has been hard enough, but soon he fears losing his sanity, and his heart, to Lady Caroline…
When Caroline’s parents threaten to marry her off to the first lord who will take her, she is devastated. And against all odds, Jonathan finds himself wanting to prove to the troublesome minx that he might just be the man she has been waiting for.
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I loved “Waiting for a Rogue” (nook version). This is the 3rd book in the “Reluctant Bride” series and I enjoyed every minute of love, anger, angst, compassion and tears. I had not heard of Marie Tremayne until I read “The Viscount Can Wait” which is the 2nd book. Now, on to book 1!!!!
Waiting for a Rogue by Marie Tremayne is book Three in The Reluctant Brides Series. This is the story of Caroline Rowe and Jonathan Cartwick. I have read the previous books which I think did help me to enjoy their story more but if you wish you could make this a standalone book.
Caroline didn’t have a good end to the season and now only wants to settle in with her Aunt in the country. Caroline’s best friend and neighbor has been displaced due to Jonathan taking over the area which puts her off of him to start. But then they meet and try to keep up their feeling of disliking each other but they feel more than that…they are attracted to each other.
Of course Caroline’s parents are not giving up on her marring off which adds to the drama.
Loved their story and home to read more from this author!
I know it never the best way to discover an author’s work by beginning by the last installment in a series, but it worked wonderfully for many of the historical authors I have read so for.
So as I told above, I haven’t read the previous books in this series, I know I might not be able to understand at first Lady Caroline’s resentment about The American, but my first impression is does it excuse her to be so spiteful ?
She makes assumptions and wronged him for simply receiving what was his by right.
I was at the beginning very irritated by her constant refusal of help, even when freely offered with nothing to give in return.
Why being so stubborn?
Then smoothly her past and the issues she faced are revealed, then I did understood why she is so weary of men and so determined to protect those who cared for her, even if it unsettles her.
Jonathan Cartwick is such a wonderful specimen of a man, of course when insulted he takes offense but he does not hold a grudge for it. He is even the first to tempt Caroline to offend him, as it amuses him. And by poking her, he makes her react and she even enjoys their confrontations.
Lady Caroline is a complexe character, she is torn between a rank as a duke’s daughter, the society’s whispers and what she really longs for but also her loyalty to the few persons who count for her and on her. At time, I was upset but she has no freedom to do as she wishes, she only has her friends, now far away and her aunt, so her allegiance goes to them first. Why she is so tormented when her anger against Jonathan moved to a more tender sentiment. She feels so untrustworthy while she has only found someone else to care for.
Jonathan accepted easily his feelings for Caroline but he is not wavering between etiquette and hopeless desires when Caroline knows she has few chances to be able to choose her own path for herself when her selfish kin sees her as only a nuisance.
She had a lot of grew up to do in order to be able to reach for her unsuitable love and face her parents.
A lovely tale of acceptance when love moves beyond ranks and social standards.
4.5 stars
Fabulous writing again in Book 3 by Marie Tremayne. Truly don’t think I’ve ever experienced an author that gets better with each new book she writes. Waiting for the paperback to be released soon. Very excited to hear what her next trilogy will be. Love Marie’s writing style and voice. If you love historical romance…Waiting For a Rogue hits all the right notes. Soooo good.
Meh, I didn’t like the heroine.