Fans of Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton Series and Johanna Lindsey’s Malory Series will love the passionate romances and gripping adventures of the League of Rogues.A LORD WITH LEGENDARY CONTROL… Rogues, he’s no stranger to scandal. His bedroom conquests are as legendary as his fortune. As he searches for a way to bring down an old enemy bent on destroying the lives of his friends, the last thing he needs is a Scottish widow getting in his way.
A FIERY WOMAN WHO WON’T BACK DOWN…
The daughter of a Scottish lord with a dark and treacherous past, Rosalind Melbourne has spent years distancing from her past. After escaping her tyrannical father and marrying an aging English lord, she has become a powerful widow with a business empire at her command. Her business dealings are everything to her, leaving her no time for love. Especially not with her business rival Ashton, a man with a scandalous reputation as striking as his blue eyes.
A GAME OF WITS TURNS TO A GAME OF SEDUCTION…
Ashton is fascinated by the strong-willed, intelligent and sensual lady who, up until now, had outsmarted him at every turn. Rosalind wishes she could deny she is falling for the brooding, handsome baron. How can she possibly trust him when doing so could cost her what she values most—her freedom? When Ashton discovers Rosalind might hold the key to saving the League of Rogues, he knows he will do anything to woo his wicked lass. As their pasts return to haunt them and dark forces rise to keep them from exposing a deadly spymaster, their game of love turns to a game of survival…
Warning: This book includes a brooding baron who’s wild in bed, a crafty Scottish lass who never knows when to quit, a wicked game of strip chess, and a merry band of rogues whose first instinct is to run they hear wedding bells ring.
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I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again… I fall more in love with the League of Rogues with every book. I’ve been looking forward to Ashton’s book since the very beginning. I loved seeing the way he was with Emily and I knew the cool-headed rogue was in for a challenge as soon as Rosalind was introduced and wow was I right. These two are like fire and gasoline. They go up like a torch whenever they’re near each other, either because they’re fighting like cats and dogs or making the sweet, sexy sex. I loved Rosalind’s character and that she refused to give up her strength and power to be possessed by a man. I swear the heroines in these books just keep getting better and better. Now I’m off to read Never Kiss A Scot because those Scottish brothers of Rosalind’s sound wicked sexy.
And a great series marches on
This is another brilliantly written story in a great series. The plot is full of emotional turmoil and suspense. The characters are wonderfully crafted with the determination and strength to overcome their differences. This book would be brilliant for anybody who loves steamy historical romances.
I listened to this one on my work drive each day (only 40 minutes total) so it took a bit longer. This is the 4th book in the League of Rogues series and the only one I’ve read so far. I definitely need to get them to find out about the others in the group. Even with not reading the first ones in the series I did not feel lost. Enough detail was given that I knew what was going on and who was who. Ashton and Rosalind were great characters and were truly perfect for each other. The pace was steady and the ending left an opening for the next book. The narrative was good, she had her hands full with how many men were in the book.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book
This is the 4th book in the League of Rogues. Whilst it could stand alone I feel that all series should be started at the beginning & read in order but that’s a quirk of mine
Ashton Lennox is a wealthy man who puts business before everything else, especially love. As a member of the infamous League of Rogues, he’s no stranger to scandal. His bedroom conquests are as legendary as his fortune. As he searches for a way to bring down an old enemy, Sir Hugo Waverly bent on destroying the lives of his friends, the last thing he needs is a Scottish widow getting in his way.
Rosalind Melbourne has spent years distancing from her past. After escaping her tyrannical father and marrying an aging English lord, she has become a powerful widow with a business empire at her command. Her business dealings are everything to her, leaving her no time for love. Especially not with her business rival Ashton, a man with a scandalous reputation as striking as his blue eyes.
Rosalind has outsmarted Ashton on several deals much to his annoyance. So Ashton buys her debts & stops her lines of credit. She has an eventful journey to Ashton’s Hampshire estate, arriving bedraggled, wet & exhausted. Ashton is being plagued by his mother Regina to marry & devises a plan for a sham engagement to Rosalind.
The chemistry between Ashton & Rosalind is electrifying, whilst they are business rivals personally they are very attracted to each other, the game of chess sizzles.
Things don’t go smoothly for them with illness, a spymaster & Rosalind’s brothers all hampering their romance. Rosalind unwittingly holds the key to helping the Rogues bring down their enemy.
Ashton usually has his emotions totally under control but Rosalind manages to worm her way in. Rosalind has been abused & trusts no man but again Ashton worms his way in. A well written page turning novel that left you wanting more. There are developing romances between other characters, I hope they get their stories & there is still the matter of Sir Hugo to resolve. I look forward to more novels to come
Great book.
I liked this book. It is a romance you can see the ending perfectly, BUT you can’t wait to see how you get to that ending. I couldn’t put it down. There are so many details and events that lead up to this perfect ending. I truly enjoyed this book!
‘Wicked Rivals’ by Lauren Smith is book four in “The League of Rogues” series. This is the story of Ashton Lennox and Rosalind Melbourne. I have read most of the books in this series but I easily felt this was a standalone book.
Rosalind is a widower who has taken on running her late husband’s business..and doing a great job at it. Ashton is a business rival and is taken with Rosalind..but he is tired of her taking some of his business away. Also he thinks a old enemy is working with her or using her. So Ashton set out to take over her debits and try to ‘own her’ as he put it. Rosalind is so mad at Ashton she take off after him and she finds herself caught at his house with his mother, sister and his friends. This leads to Ashton thinking that he should marry her and setting this attraction between them. Also this will get him control over her business.
This was such a fun, hot read! I am just in love with this whole series! Ms. Smith has become one of my favorite authors!
Lauren Smith’s characters are great
it was just so so. but, i love romance novellas
Enjoyed this book very much. Would have liked a few more loose ends tied up but it is part of a set of books about the characters. Probably would find the answers in the other books.
Page turner, couldn’t put it down. Recommending to all my friends