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aliciasplendeur's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this historical romance.
Charlotte always makes the safe choice so when she becomes betrothed to her childhood sweetheart no is really surprised.
Kingston is a rake. At least he had been and his stepbrother's country estate is the best place to hideout.
On the night of his arrival, Charlotte takes a healing tonic that leaves her feeling aroused and taking her pleasure from someone other than her betrothed.
Surprisingly this was my first Sophie Jordan book and it will definitely not be my last. I can't wait for Nora's book!
The magic potion and the cover are what first drew me in. I really liked that her sister is a herbalist. Even though she dosed her sister with an aphrodisiac. I know some people had an issue with this.
Thankfully she realizes that she can't marry William and after a disastrous dinner with her Kingston's father and Warrington's mother, she finally recognizes how she really feels about Kingston.
If you love historical romances you should check this one out it will not disappoint.
ARC provided by HarperCollins Publishers via NetGalley
Charlotte always makes the safe choice so when she becomes betrothed to her childhood sweetheart no is really surprised.
Kingston is a rake. At least he had been and his stepbrother's country estate is the best place to hideout.
On the night of his arrival, Charlotte takes a healing tonic that leaves her feeling aroused and taking her pleasure from someone other than her betrothed.
Surprisingly this was my first Sophie Jordan book and it will definitely not be my last. I can't wait for Nora's book!
The magic potion and the cover are what first drew me in. I really liked that her sister is a herbalist. Even though she dosed her sister with an aphrodisiac. I know some people had an issue with this.
Thankfully she realizes that she can't marry William and after a disastrous dinner with her Kingston's father and Warrington's mother, she finally recognizes how she really feels about Kingston.
If you love historical romances you should check this one out it will not disappoint.
ARC provided by HarperCollins Publishers via NetGalley
weecha22's review against another edition
4.0
Gorgeous cover. Somewhat misleading bcc, but I did enjoy this even as it was somewhat bizarre in plot. I liked the characters but I think it could have been tightened in places. And the stakes were fairly low.
kthrine's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this more than expected based on the premise.
It’s really a story about finding yourself and your own desires instead of doing what a younger version of yourself expected you to do.
Having read the previous books, I was surprised by William’s character in this book. It works for the story being told but he came off somewhat differently in previous novels. Or at least he didn’t seem like he would be completely devoid of character like he seemed in this book.
It’s really a story about finding yourself and your own desires instead of doing what a younger version of yourself expected you to do.
Having read the previous books, I was surprised by William’s character in this book. It works for the story being told but he came off somewhat differently in previous novels. Or at least he didn’t seem like he would be completely devoid of character like he seemed in this book.
trestiffany's review against another edition
4.0
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. A change of ingredients in a healing tonic turns it into an aphrodisiac and leads to a passionate encounter between Charlotte Langley and Kingston, the step-brother of her brother-in-law. From there they both work to resist the passion between them because succumbing means completely altering the life they both envisioned for themselves.
The encounters between Charlotte and Kingston are HOT! Sophie Jordan writes love scenes like nobody's business. As a reader you can feel the pull between the characters which makes you invest in their relationship. The book centers them nicely while having a surrounding cast that is engaging but does not takeover the story. Charlotte's sister, Nora was a particular favorite.
The ending of the book wasn't as tidy as I would have liked, seeming a bit rushed. But overall it was a very enjoyable read and I would recommend.
The encounters between Charlotte and Kingston are HOT! Sophie Jordan writes love scenes like nobody's business. As a reader you can feel the pull between the characters which makes you invest in their relationship. The book centers them nicely while having a surrounding cast that is engaging but does not takeover the story. Charlotte's sister, Nora was a particular favorite.
The ending of the book wasn't as tidy as I would have liked, seeming a bit rushed. But overall it was a very enjoyable read and I would recommend.
the_lawyer_librarian's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
gonturans's review against another edition
2.0
None of these characters felt compelling and the book was too short to do anything to convince me H/h actually wanted each other for reasons other than horniness. A quick read to get out of a reading slump, but not more interesting than that. I honestly only tried this because so many authors I generally like were raving about it on my timeline but that wallpaper was SLAPPED on. We didn’t even get exact ages on any of the characters, or a year!
Also the use of “female” as a NOUN was EXCESSIVE. Can one editor in publishing get their authors to stop??????????????????
Also the use of “female” as a NOUN was EXCESSIVE. Can one editor in publishing get their authors to stop??????????????????
whatthewhat's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
I was surprised that I really enjoyed the love potion trope here. The FMC suddenly throwing herself at the MMC was kind of just the right level of fun and scandalous for me.
witandsin's review against another edition
3.0
Reviewed for Wit and Sin
The Virgin and the Rogue is a fast-paced romance with a bit of an old school historical romance feel. It begins with Charlotte accidentally being dosed with an aphrodisiac, leading to a heated encounter with Kingston, the stepbrother of Charlotte’s brother-in-law. Kingston is shocked by this and though he doesn’t stop Charlotte’s actions, he doesn’t take advantage of her either. I struggled with this part of the story because – while I can see author Sophie Jordan likely intended the “tonic” to be a device to open Charlotte’s eyes to her true wants and needs – the way it played out felt uncomfortable to me. An aphrodisiac that effectively takes over Charlotte made her first sexual encounter with Kingston unpalatable to me, though I think the intent was for the scene to be sexy. This all happens in the beginning of the story so it’s not a spoiler and I give the detail more so people know what they’re getting into with this book.
Troubling beginning aside, The Virgin and the Rogue is an OK romance. Charlotte was a rather insipid heroine hiding behind a bland engagement, her role as the “boring” sister, and the excuse that she was dosed with an aphrodisiac. She finds her voice over the course of the story, but it’s not the most interesting voice out there and it takes her quite some time to be honest with herself. Charlotte is, in a word, unobjectionable. Kingston is the more interesting of the pair; a reformed rogue who is at loose ends when the story begins. Kingston is the illegitimate son of an earl and a courtesan and watching his mother waste away and his father continue his hedonistic lifestyle without any care has left a big impact on him. I liked Kingston and wished we delved further into his character and his tense relationship with his stepbrother than we did. Kingston is a good mix of gentleman and rogue and he brings Charlotte out of her shell. Their romance is push-pull and felt a bit shallow at times, but I liked where they ended up.
I had major issues with The Virgin and the Rogue, but it was by no means a bad book. Ms. Jordan has an engaging writing style and the pages of the story practically flew by. Charlotte just wasn’t the heroine for me and the initial premise of the story made me uncomfortable in a way the author probably did not intend. Still, I will happily read the next Rogue Files book, The Duke Effect, because Charlotte’s scientist sister Nora was utterly fascinating and I cannot wait to see what Ms. Jordan has in store for her.
FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
The Virgin and the Rogue is a fast-paced romance with a bit of an old school historical romance feel. It begins with Charlotte accidentally being dosed with an aphrodisiac, leading to a heated encounter with Kingston, the stepbrother of Charlotte’s brother-in-law. Kingston is shocked by this and though he doesn’t stop Charlotte’s actions, he doesn’t take advantage of her either. I struggled with this part of the story because – while I can see author Sophie Jordan likely intended the “tonic” to be a device to open Charlotte’s eyes to her true wants and needs – the way it played out felt uncomfortable to me. An aphrodisiac that effectively takes over Charlotte made her first sexual encounter with Kingston unpalatable to me, though I think the intent was for the scene to be sexy. This all happens in the beginning of the story so it’s not a spoiler and I give the detail more so people know what they’re getting into with this book.
Troubling beginning aside, The Virgin and the Rogue is an OK romance. Charlotte was a rather insipid heroine hiding behind a bland engagement, her role as the “boring” sister, and the excuse that she was dosed with an aphrodisiac. She finds her voice over the course of the story, but it’s not the most interesting voice out there and it takes her quite some time to be honest with herself. Charlotte is, in a word, unobjectionable. Kingston is the more interesting of the pair; a reformed rogue who is at loose ends when the story begins. Kingston is the illegitimate son of an earl and a courtesan and watching his mother waste away and his father continue his hedonistic lifestyle without any care has left a big impact on him. I liked Kingston and wished we delved further into his character and his tense relationship with his stepbrother than we did. Kingston is a good mix of gentleman and rogue and he brings Charlotte out of her shell. Their romance is push-pull and felt a bit shallow at times, but I liked where they ended up.
I had major issues with The Virgin and the Rogue, but it was by no means a bad book. Ms. Jordan has an engaging writing style and the pages of the story practically flew by. Charlotte just wasn’t the heroine for me and the initial premise of the story made me uncomfortable in a way the author probably did not intend. Still, I will happily read the next Rogue Files book, The Duke Effect, because Charlotte’s scientist sister Nora was utterly fascinating and I cannot wait to see what Ms. Jordan has in store for her.
FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
chrystalb89's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0