Kelly Bowen presents a new twist in the Robin Hood trope in A GOOD ROGUE IS HARD TO FIND. I adored this book because it's a different take on the popular Duke-themed historicals. The author effortlessly mixes great characters and settings, fabulous banter and serious social undertones in her storyline.

Eleanor, the Dowager Duchess of Worth is an pivotal character in Ms. Bowen's first novel I've Got My Duke to Keep Me Warm. Eleanor and her companion Jenna Hughes make quite a team and I was thrilled to have them featured in book two of the series! Neither character is what they appear to be at first glance. The author adds details and provides insight into these multi-faced characters as the story progresses. I loved the laugh-out loud dialogue between the Duchess, Jenna and Will when Will begins to ask questions about his mother's activities. The dialogue is cleverly written and adds so much to the storyline and confuses Will just enough!

After Will accompanies Jenna to the Seven Dials section of London on a mission of mercy, he begins to understand why his mother and Jenna are involved in their crusade to help the poor. The novel touches on the social hierarchy of the times by illustrating how the rich focused on their social status , their beautiful custom made clothing and their appearance versus paying their bills. The trip to London is a turning point for Will. He is falling in love with Jenna. Will needs to decide if he can trust his mother and Jenna. Can Will see the social injustices the average person faces and will he choose to make a difference in society? I adored this character and loved his exasperated interactions with his mother, her loyal staff and Jenna.

The conclusion of A GOOD ROGUE IS HARD TO FIND is the perfect blend of suspense and intrigue which kept me guessing until the last page. The plot is very original and well researched and reminded me of the Paul Newman and Robert Redford movie The Sting. Each of the main and secondary characters contributed to the story as Eleanor and Jenna's scheme begins to unfold. I was so invested in the storyline that I stayed up late to finish the book. Loved, loved the ending!