What A Rogue Wants Lords Of Deception Book 1 edition by Julie Johnstone Literature Fiction eBooks
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Lady Madelaine Aldridge might be the worst lady-in-waiting to ever grace King George III’s court. An oddball who prefers archery to embroidery and honesty to deception, she earns the dislike of the Queen, the cruelty of the other ladies-in-waiting and the advances of a lecherous scoundrel who wants to seduce her. Her father is threatening an arranged marriage unless she finds a proper husband―a task that seems hopeless until Lord Grey Adlard rides into court.
Grey Adlard lives up to his reputation as a dangerous rake when he proposes Madelaine meet him in the stables for a tumble. Yet when she needs a protector the most, Grey offers his services and vows he wants to court her. Wary yet intrigued by the mystery he presents, Madelaine slowly allows Grey to capture her confidence and then her heart.
Things seem perfect until her father is imprisoned for plotting against the King and Madelaine learns Grey is not simply the handsome aristocrat he pretends to be but a cunning spy. As King George III sinks deeper into insanity, Madelaine must prove her father’s innocence in order to save his life. With the future of England hanging in the balance and a ruthless murderer hunting them Grey and Madelaine engage in a clash of wills and a battle fraught with suspicion, secrets, betrayal and two hearts that cannot deny the impossible, irresistible love between them.
What A Rogue Wants Lords Of Deception Book 1 edition by Julie Johnstone Literature Fiction eBooks
I bought this book because it was on sale ($.99) and I was looking for a romance with no complications to while away an afternoon. Boy, was I wrong. This book is full of intrigue. Set in Their Majesties' court at the time of "Mad" King George - remember him from history? ~1804Almost at the beginning one is drawn into a scene of a young lady displaying her archery talents in the Golden Square, an area set near the "art district" of London, where one can act "odd" and no one is offended. There Madelaine meets Lord Grey Adlard, a jaded young man intent on drawing the attention of his father. Grey has learned that just about the only thing to tweak his father's nose is Grey's promiscuity. And Grey has tried other things. His father seems to only have time and attention for his first born son, Edward.
Lady Madelaine Aldrige is enjoying a rare day of freedom as her father has deposited her in the Queen's court to serve as a Lady-in-Waiting where Madelaine's lack of any refined skills, i.e. embroidery, sewing, painting tables, etc. has earned her both the scorn of Her Majesty as well as the brutal distain of another Lady-in-Waiting.
Both persons, upon acquaintance, introduce themselves as Miss Prattle and Lord Drivel. Grey is intrigued. Madelaine promises to meet him the next day knowing her freedom is limited and thus that will never happen. A year passes. Among the other ladies in the Queen's retinue happens to be a Lady Elizabeth Adlard. We read on about plotting to introduce one lady to the other lady's brother and about the men surrounding the King. The King with his moments of "spells", moments of clarity and his Circle of Six and the spy ring's new code.
This book is not a straight forward romance but one with mystery, treason, treachery, betrayal, trust/distrust, murder and families with misunderstood events within their circles. The reader is not allowed to know who is to trust or what motives are involved as well.
Grey has vowed to never marry. While Madelaine, on the other hand, has the sole goal of marriage and vows to keep that in order to honor both parents, although each for different reasons. Her father treated her as a boy growing up, teaching her to use weapons to defend herself while her mother only wanted her to be a true lady with gentile skills.
There are two scenes for Mature Audiences. This tale was enjoyable to read as Grey's motives change but also of his struggle between loyalty to his King and his love for Madelaine. Which do you put first if your love is involved in a plot against the king? Lady Madelaine attempts to resist being drawn in by the sexual chemistry between them. Then there is her loyalty to her father, the only family she has left…
This story kept my attention. If you enjoy romance as well as intrigue I can recommend this book to you. I had not read this author's works previously.
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What A Rogue Wants Lords Of Deception Book 1 edition by Julie Johnstone Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
Perfect story of Grey, Madeline, and a plot filled with romance and intrigue. I WILL be reading the rest of the series, as the ancillary characters were interesting as well. I would highly recommend this book to lovers of historical fiction as it was difficult to put down from start to finish. Well done.
Really enjoyed this story. First time I had read anything by this author. I am anxious to read more of her books. Lots of action, intrigue and romance. Well developed characters and captivating storyline as well.
The heroine was really fun to get to know, and she had things happen to her that happen in the real world. So, I really kind of related to her. The hero is so very vulnerable and he really doesn't want to be, which makes him quite enduring. The plot is fast paced so I was never bored and tempted to look at the end and skim the middle which I have done. All of this plot was important. I'm going to continue with this series. I want to know who the woman is that Grey and Lord G. fight about.
I adored this book and if I could have given it 10 stars I would!! I've read several of this author's books and this is definitely one of her best. Grey and madelaine had great chemistry and obviously were meant for each other. They had much to overcome which they did. The intrigue in this book was wonderful. It kept you guessing til the end. I absolutely loved the part where she had been shot and had an out of body experience. That was written so beautifully! I very highly recommend this book and most probably will be reading it again soon!
I love this author! Her ability to get the reader involved and keep them there as she takes you on h/H journey to romance, mysteries and intrigue and solutions to former familial issues is tremendous. It is the kind of book that makes you wonder all along just how things are going to work out. How could his father and older brother have paid him so little love and affection? Why did her mother spank her so hard periodically? When would she ever be able to make friends with the ladies- in-waiting? What was happening to all the Kings men? Who was leaking personal in- castle knowledge? Who was the traitor? Would the h/ H ever be able to tell each other the truth? Would they be able to have their HEA? Read this book and be thoroughly entertained!
Honest Review My first book by Julie Johnstone and it is just OK. There is potential to the story line but certain parts are simply too stupid and brings down the overall quality of the story. It started out good but half way through the story, it sort of unravels from there.
One part that I find not believable is that the spy (Lord Grey - the Hero in the story) cannot remembered where he saw the accomplice of the traitor / murderer. And that he is not suspicious of the chambermaid who obviously eavesdropped on the private conversation between the King & his spies. Even I can guess and knows who is helping the murderer to kill off the other spies. I would think a spy should have more intelligence. Therefore, I am not impressed.
As for the Heroine (Madelaine), I have high hopes for her at the beginning of the story but her character & skills were not given a chance to be put to good use. She is very skillful at her archery and apparently has some fighting skills ... knows how to wield her dagger from many training given by her father, who is another spy for the King. Yet there is not much contribution fro her in terms of using her skills to keep herself safe. Also, she is as stupid as Lord Grey when she did not connect the chambermaid - Constance - to the murderer. I would be suspicious if I keep seeing this chambermaid popping up at where she should not be.
Given this is my first try at reading books / romances written by Julie Johnstone, I am not too sure that I would continue reading & buying her other books if all have such flaws. Maybe I will buy another of her book if it is not priced too expensive to give it another try ...hopefully it will be better.
I bought this book because it was on sale ($.99) and I was looking for a romance with no complications to while away an afternoon. Boy, was I wrong. This book is full of intrigue. Set in Their Majesties' court at the time of "Mad" King George - remember him from history? ~1804
Almost at the beginning one is drawn into a scene of a young lady displaying her archery talents in the Golden Square, an area set near the "art district" of London, where one can act "odd" and no one is offended. There Madelaine meets Lord Grey Adlard, a jaded young man intent on drawing the attention of his father. Grey has learned that just about the only thing to tweak his father's nose is Grey's promiscuity. And Grey has tried other things. His father seems to only have time and attention for his first born son, Edward.
Lady Madelaine Aldrige is enjoying a rare day of freedom as her father has deposited her in the Queen's court to serve as a Lady-in-Waiting where Madelaine's lack of any refined skills, i.e. embroidery, sewing, painting tables, etc. has earned her both the scorn of Her Majesty as well as the brutal distain of another Lady-in-Waiting.
Both persons, upon acquaintance, introduce themselves as Miss Prattle and Lord Drivel. Grey is intrigued. Madelaine promises to meet him the next day knowing her freedom is limited and thus that will never happen. A year passes. Among the other ladies in the Queen's retinue happens to be a Lady Elizabeth Adlard. We read on about plotting to introduce one lady to the other lady's brother and about the men surrounding the King. The King with his moments of "spells", moments of clarity and his Circle of Six and the spy ring's new code.
This book is not a straight forward romance but one with mystery, treason, treachery, betrayal, trust/distrust, murder and families with misunderstood events within their circles. The reader is not allowed to know who is to trust or what motives are involved as well.
Grey has vowed to never marry. While Madelaine, on the other hand, has the sole goal of marriage and vows to keep that in order to honor both parents, although each for different reasons. Her father treated her as a boy growing up, teaching her to use weapons to defend herself while her mother only wanted her to be a true lady with gentile skills.
There are two scenes for Mature Audiences. This tale was enjoyable to read as Grey's motives change but also of his struggle between loyalty to his King and his love for Madelaine. Which do you put first if your love is involved in a plot against the king? Lady Madelaine attempts to resist being drawn in by the sexual chemistry between them. Then there is her loyalty to her father, the only family she has left…
This story kept my attention. If you enjoy romance as well as intrigue I can recommend this book to you. I had not read this author's works previously.
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