Once upon a time in Mayfair a group of wallflowers formed a secret society with goals that had absolutely nothing to do with matrimony. Their most troublesome obstacle? Rogues! They call her Beastly Beatrice. Wallflower Lady Beatrice Bentley longs to remain in the wilds of Cornwall to complete her etymological dictionary. Too bad her brother’s Gothic mansion is under renovation. How can … dictionary. Too bad her brother’s Gothic mansion is under renovation. How can she work with an annoyingly arrogant and too-handsome rogue swinging a hammer nearby?
Rogue. Scoundrel. Call him anything you like as long as you pay him.
Navy man Stamford Wright is leaving England soon and renovating Thornhill House is just a job. It’s not about the duke’s bookish sister or her fiery copper hair. Or the etymology lessons the prim-yet-alluring lady insists on giving him. Or the forbidden things he’d love to teach her.
They say never mix business with pleasure. But when Beatrice and Ford aren’t arguing, they’re kissing.
Sometimes temptation proves too strong to resist…even if the cost is a heart.
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Do you ever enjoy a book so much that you struggle to put it into words? That no review will fully convey the FEELINGS the book inspired as you read and left you with when you finished? That’s where I am with this book. I loved it so much I preordered a hardback copy of this book to have forever and read over and again. I look forward to the next in the series a Beatrice’s friends are a wonderful group of women.
This book had me from the start. From the first page. I was in. I feel in love with our heroine, Beatrice. Beatrice is smart, witty, kind, generous, a complete nerd (my favorite) and uniquely beautiful. And what I love about Ford is that he SEES her and all these wonderful things about her immediately as well. Which then had me falling for him too. Ford. Gah. What can I say about him? He’s lovely. His heart is as big as his hands. There’s a tiny bit of subterfuge but he means well.
You can tell from her writing that Lenora Bell loves these characters and you will too.
One of my favorite reads of the year! Lady Beatrice is a bluestocking who would really just like to be left alone to finish her etymological dictionary. Unfortunately, not only is her mother is determined to see her married off to a titled gentleman, but her countryside refuge is being disturbed by some very loud construction and a very roguish and handsome carpenter, Stamford Wright.
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We often get the rags to riches Cinderella story for our HR heroines, but it’s a nice to have a break from the constant dukes and earls to instead enjoy a swoony commoner hero. Meet my newest book boyfriend: Ford, a handsome, loyal, decent, hardworking carpenter. I absolutely love him and Beatrice together. He’s protective and wants to help Bea, but he also recognizes that Bea doesn’t need rescuing. Bea is a strong-willed heroine, but she’s an introvert with more of a quiet strength. She’s quirky and adorable, and a titled gentleman would never have made sense for her non-traditional ways.
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I can’t rave enough about this simply delightful book or the lovely Lenora Bell!
Review originally published at Romancing Romances.
I received an eARC at no cost from the publisher, and I am leaving a voluntary and honest review. Thank you.
I absolutely loved this book. A hero that’s a carpenter and a heroine who is an etymologist – perfect combination!
One of the things that always makes my heart flutter is acts of service. Because acts of service mean that you’ve been paying attention to your partner (or your friend, or whoever the other person is in this situation) and it just makes me so happy that the characters listen to each other’s needs *swoon*.
This book is a bit of a Beauty and The Beast retelling, since our heroine “was born with palsy of the facial nerve caused by damage from the instruments the doctors used” (in Love is a Rogue, by Lenora Bell) during her birth, which means one side of her face does not move “normaly”, and her smile is lopsided.
Lady Beatrice Bentley, this beautiful, rich lady, who prefers a comfortable blue dress than the somewhat growing and starting to be exaggerated creations of the 1830’s, can’t help but feel the attraction to Stamford Wright, the roguish carpenter working on her brother’s estate.
I loved falling in love with Ford and Beatrice, and seeing their love develop and overcome what would be thought of as a barrier for the time, or if not a barrier, at least a strong detriment for their union.
Beatrice loves words, and she is fascinated with the words that disappear from our language, and the ones that are almost “chosen” to remain, and for Ford this is not an interest, but he becomes fascinated with how happy Beatrice is when she’s talking about writing her dictionary, and how caring he is for her and her love of books. I mean… he built her BOOKSHELVES!
Also, this book is full of feminism, sisterhood, all the things we want to see in this world. As I was reading this book, I found myself mirrored in the women of The Mayfair Ladies Knitting League, with the same wishes and desires: “Why should being female preclude me from being an entrepreneur? I say, smash down the barriers” (Love is A Rogue, by Lenora Bell). One of my favourite quotes from this book is exactly related to women (women as in anyone that identifies as female), and how we see ourselves in the world and society: “We women are all so critical of ourselves. We’re too plump, or too thin. Too tall, or too short. Our hair is too curly, or too straight. We live in a society that rewards conformity to a strict set of physical standards and an even more rigid set of rules for proper behaviour. We have these unpleasant thoughts running round and round in our minds. Wouldn’t it be revolutionary if we decided to love ourselves exactly the way we are?” (in Love is a Rogue, by Lenora Bell). Apologies for the long quote, but I loved it so much, that I remember shedding a tear when I read this. Self-love, and supporting ourselves and others, shouldn’t that be the ultimate goal?
Anyway, this book was also a love dedication to all of us readers, as I’m sure you can understand from the above mentioned love of books and words. As I was reading this book, I found myself highlighting these sentences that put into words a feeling that I’m sure most readers relate to: “But I can’t possibly read all of them [books]. It keeps me up at night sometimes, knowing that I can’t read every book I own. You should see how many books are stacked beside by bed just waiting to be read. And I don’t have the time to read them all” (in Love is A Rogue, by Lenora Bell).
Of course, this book is a romance, and the love story is the main element. But in this case, for me, it felt like there was more than ONE love story – there was the love between Beatrice and Ford, but also the love between these women supporting each other’s endeavours, and the love for words, and for your own passions!
All in all, I loved this book. It is romantic, sexy, powerful, all you want in a good book.
P.S. Make sure you read the acknowledgements at the end!
Lenora Bell
Love is a Rogue by Lenora Bell, book one in her Wallflowers vs. Rogues series, is a role reversal story based on Beauty and the Beast. Lady Beatrice Bentley is a wallflower, preferring to read than socialize and attract a man at any of the Ton parties for the season. Beatrice has a facial palsy, caused at the time of her birth. Her mother is determined to find a match for her while Beatrice would rather be a spinster, researching and completing her etymological dictionary; especially in the wilds of Cornwall at her brother’s estate. Spending her summer at her brother’s Gothic mansion to work on her dictionary was supposed to peaceful and productive. Unfortunately, it is also under renovation, the work being done by a handsome rogue, always swinging a hammer and whistling a tune nearby. Stamford Wright is a navy man and is leaving England soon. Renovating Thornhill House was supposed to be just a job; not about the duke’s bookish sister, with her fiery copper hair or the etymology lessons, or even the forbidden things he’d so love to teach her. So much happens upon her return to London that having Beatrice is happy to have the help and assistance of Ford before his ship departs.
From the beginning, there was a magnetism and attraction between Beatrice and Ford. Ford was the first man, possibly person, to tell Beatrice that she was beautiful. It might have been his presence or his wording or his attention that made Beatrice believe him. These two could light up the sky with the fireworks they set off when together; either arguing or kissing. Beatrice, being a lady, and Ford, being a carpenter, makes it impossible for them to be a match; or does it? Love has no boundaries and sometimes, temptation can be too strong to resist.
Ms. Bell wrote an emotional and wonderful story that is not to be missed. She provided a tale rich with sizzling chemistry, amusing banter, and the strong characters, giving Beatrice and Ford a chance at true love and a forever together. I highly recommend Love is a Rogue to other readers and look forward to the next book in the series.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
This book sort of reminded me of Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas. Beatrice, like Sara, is a bookish heroine and Ford, like Rafe, isn’t a member of the aristocracy. However, until Dreaming of You, Beatrice is a duke’s daughter. Her mother is currently trying to marry her off while Beatrice just wants to work on her dictionary. Getting in the way of that work is the handsome carpenter, Ford, who is proving a delicious distraction. Beatrice and Ford end up spending a lot of time together when Beatrice inherits a bookshop that needs work.
Both know that a relationship between them in not possible. Ford is on a brief leave from the navy and Beatrice is expected to marry within the aristocracy. Ford, especially, has seen the result of a mis-match with his parents and does not want to give into his attraction to Beatrice. Beatrice is my favorite character of the book. She is bookish and loves words. When she inherits the bookshop, her immense enjoyment and love of books is so shining and clear. As they work together, and they actually do, there is a delightful scene of Beatrice helping to redo the floor, their attraction grows.
Overall, I enjoyed Love is a Rogue. Beatrice and her group of friends are delightful and definitely a set up for future books. Ford is a well-rounded hero and I hope to see more working class heroes in historical romance. Beatrice is an excellent heroine and I especially enjoyed her vocabulary, goals, and utter love of books.
*Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Beatrice is a woman who does not want to marry but instead write a dictionary. Stamford is a sailor rogue on leave doing carpentry work for Beatrice and her family. When his aristocratic father threatens Beatrice, Stamford steps in to help save the day. I received an ARC from NetGalley and HarperCollins Publishers for my honest review.
This was a lovely book. Light and funny and uplifting. Beatrice is a delightful wallflower learning to express her true self, and Ford is absolutely perfect: charming, sensible, and always admiring Beatrice exactly as she is. The perfect sort of book to make you smile when you most need it.
Wallflower Lady Beatrice Bentley longs to remain in the wilds of Cornwall to complete her etymological dictionary. Too bad her brother’s Gothic mansion is under renovation. How can she work with an annoyingly arrogant and too-handsome rogue swinging a hammer nearby?
Navy man Stamford Wright is leaving England soon and renovating Thornhill House is just a job he’s doing for his injured father. Ford & Beatrice constantly clash but when she inherits a bookshop Ford finds himself renovating it.
A delightful, fun, entertaining read, I loved the chemistry between the carpenter & the Duke’s daughter, they were chalk & cheese but each found their soul mate. I wasn’t to keen on Ford at the beginning of the book as I found him to be very arrogant but the more I read the more I liked him, especially how he bolstered Beatrice’s confidence. I loved Beatrice who just wanted to be left to enjoy her books & work on her dictionary. There were also some intriguing secondary characters who I hope have their stories. A well written captivating read
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read
I requested an ARC of this book, and all opinions are my own.
I am a huge fan of Lenora Bell, so I was eagerly awaiting this new series. I am happy to report I was not disappointed.
Lenora Bell has a knack for writing strong heroines who not only defy societal expectations, they shatter them completely. Lady Beatrice Bentley, or Beastly Beatrice as she was cruelly dubbed in finishing school, just wants to live her life out peacefully in Cornwall rediscovering arcane words to include in her new dictionary. She did not account for handsome rogue Stamford Wright to literally come into her life with a bang. They may be from different classes, but they come to recognize deep inside they share similar pains and longings.
I don’t want to give anything away, but rest assured that this story enchants right from the start, and keeps you hooked to the very end. This is another fine example of Lenora Bell’s delightful word-play, and excellent character development.
Note – this is a spin-off of sorts from her ‘School for Dukes’ series, but you need not have read those to enjoy this story. However, I strongly recommend you treat yourself and start with her earliest works so you can devour them all.
Lady Beatrice Bentley has no interest in society events or in making a good match as her overbearing mother insists she should. Beatrice merely wishes to become a spinster and live quietly on her brother’s ducal estate in Cornwall where she can work on her etymological dictionary in peace. Too bad she only has the summer to enjoy this seclusion and her quiet tranquility is interrupted by the noise of construction being done on the estate by the handsome distraction of a carpenter.
Stamford Wright is a Navy ship’s carpenter and soon to be officer helping his injured father complete the work that needed doing on the duke’s estate until he recovers. Ford knows he’s miles apart from the lady he admires in the library’s window each day, plus he’s leaving for London soon and then on to parts unknown when his new ship is ready. But when he crosses paths with Beatrice again in London, Ford can’t resist offering his skills at renovating the bookshop she’s inherited from an unknown aunt. Not only will he earn enough money to finally purchase land of his own, but this project will also spoil his greedy estranged grandfather’s hopes of buying the building and turning the block it occupies into a factory. Ford just has to make sure his relationship with Beatrice remains strictly professional and he refrains from turning their passionate arguments into anything more.
I enjoyed this couple, but the heroine really had to grow on me. I found Ford to be a charming hero and his protectiveness over Beatrice was endearing. I think he got a bad rap and it was unfair how much Beatrice referred to him as a rogue despite his not doing anything to earn the appellation. For much of the story Beatrice was just downright rude to Ford. They seemed a rather odd couple and for a while there I wasn’t sure why Ford kept sticking around for it. Beatrice’s character was drawn with an extremely heavy hand and she almost felt like a very misplaced caricature of modern feminism. At the same time, despite professing all this independence, Beatrice was utterly and so easily cowed by her mother time and again. She also displayed an extremely rigid and much too short-sighted plan for her future. These characteristics just didn’t seem to jive with her fierce determination to be her own person. Also, I too adore books (obviously), but the way Beatrice talks to them just made her seem like even more of a ridiculous caricature when we were meant to be taking her more seriously. In many instances, Beatrice just came off as rude and entitled, for instance in her attempts to tell Ford how to do his job, despite knowing nothing about it herself.
I didn’t wind up liking this heroine until the last quarter of the book or so when she finally started standing up for herself and being her own person in truth. The ending for this odd couple did feel a bit rushed to me, with all obstacles falling away with shocking ease and very little recompense or apology from Ford’s greedy grandfather or Beatrice’s awful mother, who deserved to be put in her place at the very least. All that said, Ford became one of my most memorable heroes thanks to one scene in which, after a misunderstanding, an angry Beatrice tells him to leave and instead he goes to her and explains everything and they work things out through communication like mature adults. I loved that particular scene and the fact that these two chose to be together and make it work no matter the differences standing between them. Despite my mixed feelings, this was an interesting start to a new series, and I look forward to the next book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Love is a Rogue is the first book in Lenora Bell’s Wallflowers vs. Rogues series. I couldn’t wait to dive into this book after finding out the heroine loves books. I always love reading stories where the heroine is obsessed like I am with reading and having books in a library. I also couldn’t wait to read my first book, written by Lenora Bell. I love finding new authors, and I’m so glad I read this book. Now, I need to add previous books Lenora Bell has written to my TBR in Goodreads.
Female Protagonist: The heroine of Love is a Rogue is Lady Beatrice Bentley, a book-loving, dictionary writing (obsessed with words and defining them) Wallflower. I adored Beatrice and was happy to finally read a heroine who has an obsession with books as I do. She’s never the ladies’ shining star in London since she was diagnosed with Palsy very young. She always hid behind plants and avoided being seen by others. Her mother is trying to get her out there in the world to be married. Beatrice is not having it, though, and that is what I loved about her. She fought back in her way. Society may see her as flawed, but a certain Rogue sees her as a beautiful fiery redhead who is intelligent. I loved her as a character because of how she fought back against society and even her mother.
Male Protagonist: Stamford “Ford” Wright is supposed to be a Rogue in the story, but he didn’t come off as a Rogue to me when I read the book. He’s a Navy man who is a carpenter. He’s all about doing his job and doing it well and then getting back to the seas with his fellow sailors. He has his moments where he drove me crazy, and I don’t know why in the story. I liked his character but felt he was not a Rogue. He always there for Beatrice and protected her, but she could defend herself. I think he knew it after a while.
Storyline: Lady Beatrice and Ford meet at her brother’s Gothic mansion that Ford is renovating. Beatrice doesn’t like Ford very much at first, but then she can’t stop looking at him when he works. Ford is trying to avoid Beatrice, but it’s kind of hard to miss her with her fiery red hair and intelligence. (She likes to throw big words at him.) He’s fascinated by her and knows he should stay away since she’s a Duke’s sister. Unfortunately, these two will meet up again in the City when Beatrice hires him to renovate the book shop that she inherits from her Aunt Matilda that she never meant in life. There’s some drama in the story with a man named Foxton who wants to buy the bookshop and make it into a manufacturing building. Readers will also get to meet the other Wallflowers in the story that Beatrice hangs with because they have a “Knitting Club,” which is real ladies who do things frowned upon by society females. For instance, one is going to school to be a lawyer, and the other is finishing her father’s music for him since he can’t due to not being well. Beatrice and these ladies are fighters, and I loved this about them.
Steaminess: Some Steam. There were two sex scenes in the whole story, but they got very steamy between the characters.
Series/Standalone: Part of series, but I believe each could be read a standalone.
HEA: Yes.
Trope/Elements: Opposites Attract; Differences of Station and Class in life.
Would I recommend this book? Yes. Overall, this book receives 4-stars from me, and I would recommend this book, especially to readers of the Historical Romance genre. If you enjoy books with a clash of Wallflowers and Rogues, this book is for you too. These Wallflowers are proving they can do what men can do and even better.:)
3.5 stars
Lady Beatrice Bentley and Navy carpenter Stamford Wright meet at the Duke’s country seat, but it’s not a pleasant experience on Beatrice’s side. She finds the extremely handsome and virile Ford distracting and annoying at best, but she can’t help but stare at him while she works on her pet project–a dictionary. The two find themselves in London and Ford agrees to renovate a bookstore Beatrice inherits from a distance aunt. Their mutual attraction is hard to suppress. They’re from different social classes, but can love conquer all in the end?
I like reading the first book in a series because it sets up future books. I loved the knitting society and assume those ladies will each get their own books, but I felt a little lost with the backstory of Beatrice’s brothers, Drew and Rafe especially Drew because throughout the book he was amongst the missing and then he just shows up. Where was he? The romance between Ford and Beatrice was a nice slow burn and loved their lively banter. Some of the plot points especially Ford’s grandfather was wrapped up way too easily and was not realistic for someone who has held grudges for 30+ years. I’m looking forward to see which lady knitter is highlighted in book 2. I loved Beatrice’s friends and want to learn more about them.
I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy and all opinions are my own.
No! No. No!
I couldn’t find the strength to finish this because of the MCs. This couple, Lady Beatrice Bentley and Stamford Wright, would have never worked out and as the story progressed, it was difficult to envision a relationship between them.
A bibliophile and a scoundrel? Nope. I love the opposites attract trope as much as the next reader but our heroine was in another stratosphere. Incompatible is putting it lightly and the main characters differences negatively impacted my thoughts about them and this book inself.
To add on, this novel was not engaging. I was bored and disinterested and left scratching my head on the ‘romance’ segment of this read. It didn’t do it for me for obvious reasons and I can only hope with the next installment, I can find a deeper connection or attachment with the characters, plot and storyline.
Beatrice Bentley wants to be left alone in Cornwall to work on her etymology dictionary. The renovations on the family home are loud and distracting, especially the head carpenter, Samford Wright. Ford is a carpenter for the navy filling in for his father until he leaves on his next ship. When back in London, the charming rogue with a twinkle in his eyes, volunteers his help on the renovations for the bookshop Beatrice inherited. These two are hot for each other, but the difference in class makes any hope of marriage hopeless. With a little help from family there might just be a solution to the problem. Several chuckles with big words and humorous situations. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
Love is a Rogue by Lenora Bell is an excellent historical fiction romance novel that is the first book in a new series: Wallflowers vs Rogues. I have not read anything by this author before, but after thoroughly enjoying this gem, I am now starting her series: School for Dukes.
I truly loved the main characters in this book: Lady Beatrice and her counterpart, Samford Wright (Ford). Bookish and beyond intelligent Beatrice was the perfect compliment to the dashing, sassy, and romantic Ford. Ford brought out the true Beatrice through their encounters and Beatrice showed Ford that he had a sensitive and caring side buried within. I enjoyed seeing Beatrice blossom into a confidant, strong, and sensual woman that stopped caring what others thought of her. She finally decided not to be pushed around. Through Beatrice, Ford found his soulmate and the need to no longer feel as if he constantly had to run away from reality on land through the Navy. I loved that both were good people, both had strengths, weaknesses, fears, and dreams. I loved that both brought out the best in each other and supported each other through their goals, obstacles, and family difficulties.
I loved the plot, the character cast, the twists, and the dialogue most of all. The book was quick, witty, sarcastic, full of banter, and great one-liners. I found myself chuckling many times. It definitely gave a great balance to some of the more serious plot content. I enjoyed the ending and I cannot wait to read more from this author, and this series. I wonder if each book will feature one of the other women in Beatrice’s group? That would be spectacular.
5/5 stars Thank you to Avon for this ARC and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.
Book Review
Love is a Rogue by Lenora Bell reminds me why I love historical romance so greatly. Even if I’m not reading the genre as much as before, every now and then I try to get back into the fascinating world of the English countryside and fall into a beautiful love story like this one.
I love that our hero, Ford is not your usual high society lineage duke or any other nobility person. He’s so down to earth, caring,loving and most of all respects a woman’s life,heart and mind. He acknowledges her as his equal and that’s the most important thing for me, even in times where women weren’t allowed to have their own voice.
Beatrice is a wonderful character and her personality is a perfect mix between stubborn and strong but also loving and sensitive or better said feminine.
Their interaction is so good and many times I had laughed out loud as well as felt the heartache. The balance is very well done and you just can’t seem to stop needing more from them.
Wonderful characters, witty banter, funny moments and romantic happily ever after story.
Lady Beatrice-Wallflower, Logophile, Bibliophile.
Stamford-Navy man, carpenter, roguish in charm…and yes, he’s VERY good with his hands
With a bit of encouragement from Stamford, Lady Beatrice underwent a mental transformation from social expectations and perceptions during the course of the book and I loved seeing her blossom. Stamford was an absolute sweetheart in his own way with his daring smile and complimentary remarks, but I loved seeing him really open up with Beatrice and expose emotional depths I didn’t expect.
Love Is a Rogue was a charming read! I liked the premise and enjoyed the tongue in cheek humor as well as the family drama. There is also a delightfully witty cast of characters with very interesting backgrounds that I am looking forward to reading about in future books! I
I received an advance reader copy from Netgalley/Harpercollins Avon and this is my honest review.
I’ve been waiting for Lenora Bell’s Wallflowers vs. Rogues series since reading For the Duke’s Eyes Only. The Mayfair Ladies’ Knitting Society is secretly a front for a group of women who dare to dream of more for themselves than what society says they can have. They are a varied group, all bound together by their aspirations. This book focuses on Lady Beatrice Bentley, sister to a duke, who wants nothing more than to live at her brother’s Cornwall estate and write an etymological dictionary. Her mother is unwilling to let her out of society events so easily, and so Beatrice escapes to Cornwall for a brief stay to work on her dictionary. Her plans go astray, however, with the presence of carpenter Stamford Wright. Ford is too loud, too brawny, and far too handsome for her to concentrate on anything. She thinks she’ll be rid of him upon her return to London, however when she learns she has inherited a derelict bookshop she knows she’ll need a hard working carpenter, and luckily Ford is in town as well. Together they repair the bookshop and build a relationship in the process.
I couldn’t put this book down! Bell does an excellent job at creating relatable characters, and Beatrice and Ford are no exception. They both have to deal with challenges both internal and external – not the least of which is vast difference in their stations. The chemistry between them sparks immediately and is so fun to read.
I definitely recommend this book, and can’t wait to see what Lenora Bell does next! I received an ARC of this book from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased review.
I feel in love with the first page of this book. Deep attraction starts right from the first page with delicious word play. Our MC Beatrice loves words. I myself love language so Beatrice is a kindred spirit. Beatrice is visiting her Duke-ish Brother’s estate in Cornwall to isolate herself in the library and write her etymological dictionary. Beatrice wanted to get a lot of work done…but the renovations at Thornhill are very noisy and distracting. Most of her time is spent staring out the window at a very handsome scoundrel. The scoundrel is Ford, our other MC and a sexy sexy carpenter rogue.
After loosing her spectacles out the window, Ford climbs a trellis to speak to Beatrice. Their witty banter starts here and thanks to a sudden bookshop inheritance it because a beautiful back and forth throughout the story. Beatrice throws about so many hilarious archaic words. I love that Beatrice gets bolder and bolder with everyone in her path as we delve deeper into the novel. What I love about Ford is all his teasing, sharp banter that is never a real put down. He is a very decent and loving person beneath his flirty ways.
The renovations in the novel are one of my favorite aspects and really freshen up the dynamics in a historical romance. Beatrice finds her self the owner of a bookshop from a secret aunt and in desperate need of a carpenter. She manages to take on the project despite her controlling Mother who wishes to marry her off. Beatrice is also still recovering from childhood taunts and insecurities toward the palsy she has on one side of her face from birth. Ford has his own family entanglements, a discovery of embezzlement at Thornhill and is returning to the navy in a matter of weeks.
This romance is a slow build of two people trying not to mix business with pleasure. It is so well written with smolder and heart and sexy sexy carpenter rogue teaching many lessons…besides how to lift floor boards!
Beatrice is a member of a secret “Knitting” society that helps women achieve their goals and ambitions. Her two best friends are also a part of the society and I’m crossing my fingers that we get to hear their stories next!
This is a gorgeous start to a new series from Lenora Bell. Many characters from the previous series pop up in the story, but this can be a stand alone novel. Lenora Bell is a funny, sweet and heart-felt story teller so I recommend reading the School for Dukes series. If you haven’t read a novel of Bell’s yet, you can expect novels in a similar vein to Tessa Dare.
This is going on my best of 2020 list!
I was blessed with an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review. #LoveIsaRogue #NetGalley