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The Love of a Rogue, March 2015 The Heart of a Duke #3 by Christi Caldwell Author Self-Published Featuring: Lady Imogen Moore; Lord Alex Edgerton 162 pages ISBN: 015154946X EAN: 2940151549462 Kindle: B00UVMXUUE e-Book Add to Wish List Purchase Kindle Barnes & Noble

"Sensuous Love Story"

The Love of a Rogue
Christi Caldwell

Reviewed by Susan Gorman
Posted April 25, 2015

Romance Historical | Novella / Short Story

The cover of author Christi Caldwell's THE LOVE OF A ROGUE is gorgeous! I admit that the cover piqued my interest to read the most recent in the author's Heart of A Duke series. And I am pleased to report that I thoroughly enjoyed this sensuous love story between Lady Imogen and Lord Alex!

Betrayed by her younger sister and humiliated by her former fiancé , Lady Imogen Moore has retreated from polite society. She has decided to abandon her desire for a love match until her friend Chloe Edgerton gifts Imogen with a special pendant. Chloe tells Imogen that the heart shaped locket will help her find her true love. Chloe convinces Imogen to come out of hiding by suggesting a shopping trip or an evening at the theater. When Imogen protests, Chloe mentions that no one will gossip about Imogen because Chloe's brother, the Marquess of Waverly will accompany them.

Lord Alexander Edgerton is an unlikely choice for a chaperone. He is a scandalous rogue who is much more comfortable gambling and drinking with his friends than escorting Chloe on shopping expeditions and to the theater. Alex is upset that his brother, the Marquess of Waverly has decided that Alex must earn his allowance this season and is not too amused when Chloe insists that Imogen be included as well.

Christi Caldwell has crafted an emotional story of love and loss in this beautifully written novella. The main characters are multi-faceted and the storyline is well paced. I understood Imogen's feelings of betrayal and humiliation and felt deeply for Lord Alex. I wanted Alex to move forward and take a chance on love. And I loved Chloe as she had her best friend's interests at heart when she gave Imogen the gold pendant.

Will Imogen's mother insist she marry for a title and money instead of for love? Will Alex trust in his feelings for Imogen before it's too late? Spend an afternoon reading THE LOVE OF A ROGUE and all will be revealed.

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SUMMARY

Lady Imogen Moore hasn’t had an easy time of it since she made her Come Out three Seasons ago. With her betrothed, a powerful duke breaking it off to wed her sister, she’s become the tons favorite piece of gossip. Never again wanting to experience the pain of a broken heart, she’s resolved to make a match with a polite, respectable gentleman. The last thing she wants is another reckless rogue.

Lord Alex Edgerton has a problem. His brother, tired of Alex’s carousing has charged him with chaperoning their remaining, unwed sister about ton events. Shopping? No, thank you. Attending the theatre? He’d rather be at Forbidden Pleasures with a scantily clad beauty upon his lap. The task of chaperone becomes even more of a bother when his sister drags along her dearest friend, Lady Imogen to social functions. The last thing he wants in his life is a young, innocent English miss.

Except, as Alex and Imogen are thrown together, passions flare and Alex comes to find he not only wants Imogen in his bed, but also in his heart. Yet now he must convince Imogen to risk all, on the heart of a rogue.

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Re: Sensuous Love Story

I totally agree. I only recently was introduced to Christi Caldwell, and I LOVE her! The Love of a Rogue was no exception. I just loved Lady Imogen Moore and Lord Alex Edgerton. I can't wait for The Heart of a Duke coming in May! :-)
(Brand Morrison 11:37am April 26, 2015)