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sarah_moynihan's review
4.0
'Daphne Foliot has always known she’ll be married off to a man who, like her, descended from one of King Arthur’s fabled knights. That doesn’t mean she wants to be, even if it is her beloved father’s wish. Raised without a mother, she owes everything to the man who encouraged and funded her education and supports her dream of becoming the first female member of the Order of the Round Table. But when she suspects her chosen husband is a traitor to the Order, she plans to expose his treachery, regardless of their extraordinary mutual attraction.
Heir to the thirteen treasures of Britain, Gideon Kersey vows to do anything to protect his family’s legacy from a secret society bent on exploiting the items for personal gain, including marry a woman he doesn’t love. Except she ignites a passion he was certain died with his first wife, and when the truth behind the Order’s objectives threatens everything Daphne knows, Gideon must fight to save her—and any future they hope to share.'
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Captivating the Scoundrel is the fourth and final book in Darcy Burke's Legandary Rogues series and is a historical romance and adventure.
Considering his actions in the previous book, I was doubting whether or not I would be able to support his character and find him redeemable. But he won me over and I fully believed that he was no longer the man he had been before. I also wasn't sure about Daphne for a while, as to whether she was in league with her father or not based on some of her actions, but he character grew on me as the book progressed.
I have really enjoyed this series and so had hoped there would be more books to be added, but I do think the author was right in having the series end here. With reading this book, it made sense to the series to culminate with Gideon's story. Were there to be more books, they would probably seem like an afterthought and maybe even seem forced. So although I'm sad to see the series end because I loved the adventure and danger throughout, I do think this was the perfect way for the series to end.
This book could be read on its own, but I'd recommend reading the whole series since the main characters from each book are all related and make appearances throughout the series(minus the prequel novella) and each book serves to find more of the 13 treasures.
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I would like to thank the author, Darcy Burke, for sharing an electronic copy of Captivating the Scoundrel with me. This is my honest and voluntary review.
Heir to the thirteen treasures of Britain, Gideon Kersey vows to do anything to protect his family’s legacy from a secret society bent on exploiting the items for personal gain, including marry a woman he doesn’t love. Except she ignites a passion he was certain died with his first wife, and when the truth behind the Order’s objectives threatens everything Daphne knows, Gideon must fight to save her—and any future they hope to share.'
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Captivating the Scoundrel is the fourth and final book in Darcy Burke's Legandary Rogues series and is a historical romance and adventure.
Considering his actions in the previous book, I was doubting whether or not I would be able to support his character and find him redeemable. But he won me over and I fully believed that he was no longer the man he had been before. I also wasn't sure about Daphne for a while, as to whether she was in league with her father or not based on some of her actions, but he character grew on me as the book progressed.
I have really enjoyed this series and so had hoped there would be more books to be added, but I do think the author was right in having the series end here. With reading this book, it made sense to the series to culminate with Gideon's story. Were there to be more books, they would probably seem like an afterthought and maybe even seem forced. So although I'm sad to see the series end because I loved the adventure and danger throughout, I do think this was the perfect way for the series to end.
This book could be read on its own, but I'd recommend reading the whole series since the main characters from each book are all related and make appearances throughout the series(minus the prequel novella) and each book serves to find more of the 13 treasures.
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I would like to thank the author, Darcy Burke, for sharing an electronic copy of Captivating the Scoundrel with me. This is my honest and voluntary review.
sassysmutlover's review
5.0
Darcy knows how to end a series with a bang! I’ve loved the whole series, but this was favorite. The story of finding the cloak all the info surrounding Gideon being the heir to all of will have King Arthur lovers like me bouncing off the walls. Daphne and Gideon are a mix of enemies and allies turned lovers that will have you on the edge of your seat at every turn. From a rushed wedding to a great fight scene, I couldn’t put it down for a second.
Daphne is my favorite heroine. She is smart enough not to completely believe anything without proof and she listens to her heart. I loved her right away because of determined she was to find what she wanted. She was nothing like her father.
Gideon just wants to do what’s right. He was a bit of a villain in the previous books, but I knew there was more to him and I wasn’t disappointed. I loved how determined he was to keep the treasures safe. He knew he lost his heart to Daphne quickly.
The ending was exactly how I wished it happened even with Daphne doing the one thing I hoped she would do but didn’t expect her to do! So many things come out in this book that about different things that it’s a favorite. I’m sad to see the series end, but it ends on a great note.
Copy provided for an honest and voluntary review.
Daphne is my favorite heroine. She is smart enough not to completely believe anything without proof and she listens to her heart. I loved her right away because of determined she was to find what she wanted. She was nothing like her father.
Gideon just wants to do what’s right. He was a bit of a villain in the previous books, but I knew there was more to him and I wasn’t disappointed. I loved how determined he was to keep the treasures safe. He knew he lost his heart to Daphne quickly.
The ending was exactly how I wished it happened even with Daphne doing the one thing I hoped she would do but didn’t expect her to do! So many things come out in this book that about different things that it’s a favorite. I’m sad to see the series end, but it ends on a great note.
Copy provided for an honest and voluntary review.
beckymmoe's review against another edition
4.0
Reviewed on my blog, Becky on Books, on 2/7/19.
What an end to the series!
I'll admit it took me a bit to get into the book at first--I'd been a while since I'd read book 3 ([b:Lord of Fortune|39685317|Lord of Fortune (Legendary Rogues, #3)|Darcy Burke|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1522429367s/39685317.jpg|61295275]--confession time, it's the only other series book I've read so far, but that will change soon!) and I felt like I was playing catch up for a bit there, trying to remember what the deal was with the Order and Camelot and why people were so annoyed with Gideon. Once those series details were re-established in my brain, though, the story grabbed me and didn't want to let go!
Ms. Burke did a fantastic job of keeping us on the edge of our seats with this one--there were honestly times I wasn't 100% sure who could really be trusted, who believed what, and what choices the characters were really making. I knew what I wanted to be true, of course, but wasn't entirely sure that was what was going on--she had both this reader and Gideon pretty darn upset for at least a little while there!
And then...phew! she brings Gideon and Daphne back together, and all looks hopeful for our heroes (who are so gosh darn good together and of course deserve all the good things!)
But just when you think things are going well and the end of their quest is in sight--boom! Ms. Burke hits you with another plot twist (and a series character reunion, to soften the blow...at least a little ;) ) From that point on, you might as well not even pretend you're able to put the book down and get something else done. Once I hit 80-something% I was pretty much good for nothing until I got to their HEA--and OMG, it was such a ride. I'm sorry to see the series end, but it was a heck of a way to go!
Though I'll admit it is possible to just read this book and (eventually) figure out what you need to know about the series up to that point, the overarching series plot lines and changes that the characters go through along the way make this series an excellent choice for a binge read week (or weekend!) Those who have read some--or even better, all--of the other books before this one will get a lot more out of it. I know I'll be going back ASAP to read the first two, and appreciate them all the more already knowing the very happy ending they're all going to see in book four.
Rating: 4 stars / A-
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
What an end to the series!
I'll admit it took me a bit to get into the book at first--I'd been a while since I'd read book 3 ([b:Lord of Fortune|39685317|Lord of Fortune (Legendary Rogues, #3)|Darcy Burke|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1522429367s/39685317.jpg|61295275]--confession time, it's the only other series book I've read so far, but that will change soon!) and I felt like I was playing catch up for a bit there, trying to remember what the deal was with the Order and Camelot and why people were so annoyed with Gideon. Once those series details were re-established in my brain, though, the story grabbed me and didn't want to let go!
Ms. Burke did a fantastic job of keeping us on the edge of our seats with this one--there were honestly times I wasn't 100% sure who could really be trusted, who believed what, and what choices the characters were really making. I knew what I wanted to be true, of course, but wasn't entirely sure that was what was going on--she had both this reader and Gideon pretty darn upset for at least a little while there!
And then...phew! she brings Gideon and Daphne back together, and all looks hopeful for our heroes (who are so gosh darn good together and of course deserve all the good things!)
But just when you think things are going well and the end of their quest is in sight--boom! Ms. Burke hits you with another plot twist (and a series character reunion, to soften the blow...at least a little ;) ) From that point on, you might as well not even pretend you're able to put the book down and get something else done. Once I hit 80-something% I was pretty much good for nothing until I got to their HEA--and OMG, it was such a ride. I'm sorry to see the series end, but it was a heck of a way to go!
Though I'll admit it is possible to just read this book and (eventually) figure out what you need to know about the series up to that point, the overarching series plot lines and changes that the characters go through along the way make this series an excellent choice for a binge read week (or weekend!) Those who have read some--or even better, all--of the other books before this one will get a lot more out of it. I know I'll be going back ASAP to read the first two, and appreciate them all the more already knowing the very happy ending they're all going to see in book four.
Rating: 4 stars / A-
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
laffingkat's review
4.0
Captivating the Scoundrel is the fourth and final book in Darcy Burke's Legendary Rogues series of Regency romances. It is perfectly enjoyable as a standalone story, but it includes characters introduced in the previous books and references events that took place in those books. I haven’t yet read any of the previous books in the series.
I didn’t care for the opening chapter, but I suspect it would have felt less jarring if I had read the previous books in the series. The second chapter introduced characters I found more appealing, and from that point on, I was more interested in what would happen next. Incorporating magic and elements of the Arthurian legends into a Regency romance was an interesting change once I adjusted. I quite liked the elements of mystery and suspense in the story, as well as how it ended.
I liked both of our main characters once I got to know them a bit, and I was curious to learn more about some of the supporting characters (some of whose stories are told in the previous books). I liked that the female characters had such strong personalities and just as much agency as the men. The romance was enjoyable enough.
I appreciated the author’s note at the end, where Ms. Burke discusses some of the historical sources for the Arthurian elements of the story.
I would recommend this book if you enjoy somewhat steamy historical romance as well as fantasy and Arthurian legends. Readers should be aware that the book contains explicit sex scenes and violence.
I volunteered to review an advanced reader copy of this book.
I didn’t care for the opening chapter, but I suspect it would have felt less jarring if I had read the previous books in the series. The second chapter introduced characters I found more appealing, and from that point on, I was more interested in what would happen next. Incorporating magic and elements of the Arthurian legends into a Regency romance was an interesting change once I adjusted. I quite liked the elements of mystery and suspense in the story, as well as how it ended.
I liked both of our main characters once I got to know them a bit, and I was curious to learn more about some of the supporting characters (some of whose stories are told in the previous books). I liked that the female characters had such strong personalities and just as much agency as the men. The romance was enjoyable enough.
I appreciated the author’s note at the end, where Ms. Burke discusses some of the historical sources for the Arthurian elements of the story.
I would recommend this book if you enjoy somewhat steamy historical romance as well as fantasy and Arthurian legends. Readers should be aware that the book contains explicit sex scenes and violence.
I volunteered to review an advanced reader copy of this book.
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