A review by reedkaye
Rogue Royal by Elouise East

5.0

This book is not really a standalone. But it is the first book in the series and centers on Douglas and Maverick. These two are both so likable it’s hard to see how Douglas is falsely identified as a habitually, in trouble playboy. Maverick’s job is to try and keep Douglas on track and to clean up his missteps. In reality Douglas is so responsible and warmhearted. Douglas is the spare and his brother Freddie goes out of his way to stand up and cover for Douglas because he know what Douglas is up to. When Douglas and Mav start to admit there is this attraction between them, Douglas’s father, warns him that Mav is not to be a serious involvement. Who can decide what the heart wants and that is the magic that pulls them together. Douglas is into the club and the BDSM lifestyle. Mav is a total non pain person. He knows of the club but has a mistaken opinion of what goes on there. Douglas starts by introducing Mav to sensory play. This works out well for both of them. I appreciated how the author handled the fact that there are not really hard and fast rules and pain and torture are not necessarily a part of this lifestyle. Throughout the story there are a number of other issues that keep the characters on their toes. The flow of the story is constant. The author gave a a good feel for who the characters are. The secondary characters are interesting. I am anxious to read the rest of the story.