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stealingpages's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the concept for this book but sadly it didn’t wow me.
It was well written with some interesting parts but it didn’t quiet hit the mark to make this one for me to recommend.
The idea behind the old tales and a secret one no one knew about was an idea I enjoyed but felt that maybe it could have been played on a bit more.
Over all an enjoyable short read and definitely one I can see being loved by many
It was well written with some interesting parts but it didn’t quiet hit the mark to make this one for me to recommend.
The idea behind the old tales and a secret one no one knew about was an idea I enjoyed but felt that maybe it could have been played on a bit more.
Over all an enjoyable short read and definitely one I can see being loved by many
sarah_moynihan's review against another edition
5.0
'Two years ago, storyteller Elspeth Marshall spent a magical afternoon with a handsome stranger. Roy enthralled her with the legend of a mystical sword—almost as much as with his kiss. When she encounters him at a Highland inn, she hears the sword may be real...and that his name isn’t Roy. She determines to find the blade as well as the truth about the enigmatic man she hasn’t been able to forget.
Wounded at Culloden, Tavish Crawford lost his family legacy, a centuries-old sword on the battlefield. Now many people would like to find it, including a villainous secret society and the captivating woman who has remained in his memory. When nefarious forces overtake the inn, he’ll do whatever it takes to protect the sword and the woman who has stolen his heart.'
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The Legend of a Rogue is the prequel to Darcy Burke's Legendary Rogues series and is influenced by the movie Die Hard and filled with easter eggs. The might sound weird considering this is a historical romance, but it was prefect.
I've really enjoyed this series and the adventures in each book, so I was glad to be able to read a prequel to the series. Both Elspeth and Tavish were such lovely characters, and even though it was short by nature as a prequel both characters had depth and I was invested in them and their story.
I love that when Elspeth detects that he is lying to her, she is not afraid to call him out and teach him a lesson. She was already a great character, but I really loved her after that. And I wasn't sure about Tavish at first when it was clear that he was not what he seemed and was pretending not to know her, but what a dream he was.
There is romance and a bit of mystery, as well as a sense of adventure and danger even though everything takes place in a small village in the area surrounding
I would love to perhaps see more books added to the series someday searching for the remaining of the 13 treasures. I still have the last book in the series left to read though, so I'm not sure yet if things end in a place to allow for more books. But even if it turns out that there will be no more books, I've quite enjoyed the series so far and am happy that there was a prequel added, which I will reread at some point. I'm looking forward to reading the fourth book, Captivating the Scoundrel next and am curious to see where if that will see all the treasures accouted for.
If you haven't read the four full-length books in this series, I definitely recommend giving them a read after this novellla. Each one is it's own adventure as the characters seek to find the treasures. We don't see Elspeth and Tavish again in those books, but the main characters of those books are all connected.
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I would like to thank the author, Darcy Burke, or sharing an eARC of The Legend of a Rogue with me. This is my honest review.
Wounded at Culloden, Tavish Crawford lost his family legacy, a centuries-old sword on the battlefield. Now many people would like to find it, including a villainous secret society and the captivating woman who has remained in his memory. When nefarious forces overtake the inn, he’ll do whatever it takes to protect the sword and the woman who has stolen his heart.'
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The Legend of a Rogue is the prequel to Darcy Burke's Legendary Rogues series and is influenced by the movie Die Hard and filled with easter eggs. The might sound weird considering this is a historical romance, but it was prefect.
I've really enjoyed this series and the adventures in each book, so I was glad to be able to read a prequel to the series. Both Elspeth and Tavish were such lovely characters, and even though it was short by nature as a prequel both characters had depth and I was invested in them and their story.
I love that when Elspeth detects that he is lying to her, she is not afraid to call him out and teach him a lesson. She was already a great character, but I really loved her after that. And I wasn't sure about Tavish at first when it was clear that he was not what he seemed and was pretending not to know her, but what a dream he was.
There is romance and a bit of mystery, as well as a sense of adventure and danger even though everything takes place in a small village in the area surrounding
I would love to perhaps see more books added to the series someday searching for the remaining of the 13 treasures. I still have the last book in the series left to read though, so I'm not sure yet if things end in a place to allow for more books. But even if it turns out that there will be no more books, I've quite enjoyed the series so far and am happy that there was a prequel added, which I will reread at some point. I'm looking forward to reading the fourth book, Captivating the Scoundrel next and am curious to see where if that will see all the treasures accouted for.
If you haven't read the four full-length books in this series, I definitely recommend giving them a read after this novellla. Each one is it's own adventure as the characters seek to find the treasures. We don't see Elspeth and Tavish again in those books, but the main characters of those books are all connected.
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I would like to thank the author, Darcy Burke, or sharing an eARC of The Legend of a Rogue with me. This is my honest review.
jillmlong's review against another edition
3.0
This was a quick and enjoyable read. The story moved quickly with a lot of action and romance. The main characters Elspeth and Tavish have a lot of chemistry.
winterreader40's review against another edition
3.0
This is basically a Die hard retelling, and while those references where pretty funny, the rest of the story was just fine, fun but not really memorable. Will still give the next book a shot, hopefully with the lower expectations it will blow me away.
I think my expectations where to high because I loved her untouchables series so much.
I think my expectations where to high because I loved her untouchables series so much.
sassysmutlover's review
5.0
If you love stories about magical treasures you won’t want to miss out on this story! This is the prequel to Darcy’s Legendary Rogues series and goes back to after the battle at Culloden and gives us a story of a sword called Lann Dhearg that flames in battle. Elspeth and Tavish work together to find the sword and protect it from a group that are hunting for treasures like it.
Elspeth has been telling stories of these legendary treasures for years and the story of Lann Dhearg told to her by a stranger leaves her wanting to know more and it and him. I loved that she collected these stories so they wouldn’t be lost forever and how brave she was at all times. She was hurt when he never returned and was shocked to see him two years later going by a different name.
Tavish always meant to go back to Elspeth, but he had to find Lann Dhearg after losing it at Culloden. He knew the sword was powerful and he needed to protect his family’s legacy before it ended up in the wrong hands. I loved the moment he figured out the secret to controlling the sword’s power and when he made it clear he wanted to marry her. Who he really is was a surprise I didn’t see coming and I loved it.
I received a copy for an honest and voluntary review
Elspeth has been telling stories of these legendary treasures for years and the story of Lann Dhearg told to her by a stranger leaves her wanting to know more and it and him. I loved that she collected these stories so they wouldn’t be lost forever and how brave she was at all times. She was hurt when he never returned and was shocked to see him two years later going by a different name.
Tavish always meant to go back to Elspeth, but he had to find Lann Dhearg after losing it at Culloden. He knew the sword was powerful and he needed to protect his family’s legacy before it ended up in the wrong hands. I loved the moment he figured out the secret to controlling the sword’s power and when he made it clear he wanted to marry her. Who he really is was a surprise I didn’t see coming and I loved it.
I received a copy for an honest and voluntary review
rainelle_barrett's review
4.0
Story for me reads with a quick pace. The lead characters definitely are romantic. Excellent writing for this book.
erinarkin20's review
3.0
This was a quick and easy read. Novellas are always tough for me to review but I thought Burke did a good job of creating enough backstory on the main characters in the short amount of time she had, to keep me invested and interested in what was going to happen for them.
Definitely pick this one up if you enjoy Burke's other books. This has action, swoons, and interesting characters...all my favorite pieces of a historical romance!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the copy in exchange for an honest review.
Definitely pick this one up if you enjoy Burke's other books. This has action, swoons, and interesting characters...all my favorite pieces of a historical romance!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the copy in exchange for an honest review.
whitney0498's review
5.0
I have been provided with a copy of The Legend of a Rogue by the author for an impartial review. This title was previously a part of the A Very Highland Holiday: A Collection of Six Enchanting Seasonal Novellas anthology and has since been published on it’s own. This prequel novella is a part of The Legendary Rogues series and oh my gosh this brief glimpse into this new world was just amazing. I was just captivated by this story and its characters. I was just drawn in and I just didn’t want it to end. I fell in love with these characters and I was so sad to see their story end. I hope the author will write more wonderful stories about these characters and I can’t wait to read the rest of the stories in this series.
readwatchcrochet's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Die Hard set in 1744 Scotland.
This is a fast paced novella that hooked me from the beginning. Has a fantasy aspect I wasn’t expecting (haven’t seen this in a historical romance before) but I found enjoyable (I do enjoy fantasy).
It is based around mythical items and a magical sword so mysterious most have never heard of it. Enjoy the mixture of romance and light fantasy.
Enjoyed the chemistry between Elspeth & Tavish. Liked that this went beyond their physical attraction to each other.
This is a fast paced novella that hooked me from the beginning. Has a fantasy aspect I wasn’t expecting (haven’t seen this in a historical romance before) but I found enjoyable (I do enjoy fantasy).
It is based around mythical items and a magical sword so mysterious most have never heard of it. Enjoy the mixture of romance and light fantasy.
Enjoyed the chemistry between Elspeth & Tavish. Liked that this went beyond their physical attraction to each other.
“There was also her laugh, her sharp intelligence and the undeniable way she felt in his arms, right.”
Also enjoyed the heist/ hostage situation that unfolds with the Order of the Round Table. Appreciated that Elspeth didn’t play the damsel in distress in this situation.
There was a good level of suspense and mystery to keep you invested in the story.
| Synopsis |
Elspeth encounters a man whom she forms a connection with over their love of history. Only he never returns leaving her disappointed. Whilst travelling years later, collecting stories of Culloden, she runs into the man. But he has a new name, doesn’t remember her and is looking for the sword.
Historical romance meets fantasy and action.
📚 romance meets light fantasy
📚 dual pov
📚 1774 Scotland (around Battle of Culloden for Outlander fans)
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
This is a prequel to League of Rogues.
unwrappingwords's review
4.0
What a fun novella! The Legend of a Rogue is a prequel to Darcy Burke’s Legendary Rogues series, which I wasn’t aware of when I originally picked it up. It being a prequel didn’t dampen my enjoyment at all, and has made me keen to check out the rest of the series.
This isn’t quite Regency, set more around mid-century shortly after the Battle of Culloden (1746), but it has that kind of Regency-vibe to it that I tend to love, though it stands out for being set in Scotland and away from the ‘ton’ as Regency readers would be familiar with. Elspeth Marshall is a storyteller, collecting legends and tales to recount and write. When she meets Roy, he enchants her with a story of a mystical sword, and with his kisses. He leaves Elspeth with promises to return, but two years later she has given up hope of ever seeing him again.
Until, travelling with her aunt, Elspeth is trapped by poor weather at an inn. There, she sees Roy again, and discovers the sword might actually be real. And Roy’s name isn’t Roy, it’s Tavish – and he’s looking for the sword. He isn’t the only one, however.
This novella was a romp – there’s some nice action towards the end, and we get plenty of time to indulge in Elspeth and Tavish’s relationship. Although he keeps a fair bit from her, he has his reasons, and eventually they work together to find the sword and keep it out of the wrong hands. There was a little bit too much repetition, with Elspeth for one part constantly thinking about what he’s kept from her and realising he has his reasons, then two pages later thinking about what he’s kept from her and realising he has his reasons…but other than that it really was a delight.
Burke’s writing keeps you swept up in the moment, and the dash of fantasy added here really compliments the relationship itself. I liked how much agency Elspeth had, pushing for what she wants and not afraid to stand up for herself, and the way the characters around the main couple were fleshed out. The ending was a lot of fun, too, as Tavish has to find a way to defeat the villains searching for the legendary sword.
If you’re looking for something fun to sit down with and devour in an afternoon, this works well, and will undoubtably keep you gripped.
Thank you to Darcy Book Publishing for providing me a copy of this book via NetGalley. Reviews remain my own.
This isn’t quite Regency, set more around mid-century shortly after the Battle of Culloden (1746), but it has that kind of Regency-vibe to it that I tend to love, though it stands out for being set in Scotland and away from the ‘ton’ as Regency readers would be familiar with. Elspeth Marshall is a storyteller, collecting legends and tales to recount and write. When she meets Roy, he enchants her with a story of a mystical sword, and with his kisses. He leaves Elspeth with promises to return, but two years later she has given up hope of ever seeing him again.
Until, travelling with her aunt, Elspeth is trapped by poor weather at an inn. There, she sees Roy again, and discovers the sword might actually be real. And Roy’s name isn’t Roy, it’s Tavish – and he’s looking for the sword. He isn’t the only one, however.
This novella was a romp – there’s some nice action towards the end, and we get plenty of time to indulge in Elspeth and Tavish’s relationship. Although he keeps a fair bit from her, he has his reasons, and eventually they work together to find the sword and keep it out of the wrong hands. There was a little bit too much repetition, with Elspeth for one part constantly thinking about what he’s kept from her and realising he has his reasons, then two pages later thinking about what he’s kept from her and realising he has his reasons…but other than that it really was a delight.
Burke’s writing keeps you swept up in the moment, and the dash of fantasy added here really compliments the relationship itself. I liked how much agency Elspeth had, pushing for what she wants and not afraid to stand up for herself, and the way the characters around the main couple were fleshed out. The ending was a lot of fun, too, as Tavish has to find a way to defeat the villains searching for the legendary sword.
If you’re looking for something fun to sit down with and devour in an afternoon, this works well, and will undoubtably keep you gripped.
Thank you to Darcy Book Publishing for providing me a copy of this book via NetGalley. Reviews remain my own.