The Right Kind of Rogue

Valerie Bowman

Oct 2017 · Playful Brides Book 8 · Sold by St. Martin's Paperbacks

About this eBook

Bestselling author Valerie Bowman sets the stage in Regency England for her Playful Brides series, where couples' misadventures on the way to the altar are witty, romantic romps based on some of the world's most beloved plays. The eighth installment, The Right Kind of Rogue, is inspired by William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

Can two star-crossed lovers come together—until death do they part?

Viscount Hart Highgate has decided to put his rakish ways behind him and finally get married. He may adore a good brandy or a high-speed carriage race, but he takes his duties as heir to the earldom seriously. Now all he has to do is find the right kind of woman to be his bride—ideally, one who’s also well-connected and well-funded. . .

Meg Timmons has loved Hart, the brother of her best friend, ever since she was an awkward, blushing schoolgirl. If only she had a large dowry—or anything to her name at all. Instead, she’s from a family that’s been locked in a bitter feud with Hart’s for years. And now she’s approaching her third London season, Meg’s chances with him are slim to none. Unless a surprise encounter on a deep, dark night could be enough to spark a rebellious romance. . .for all time?

Valerie Bowman’s Playful Brides novels are:
“Wholly satisfying.”—USA Today
“Smart and sensual...readers will be captivated.”—RT Book Reviews “Smoldering.” —Booklist

Ratings and reviews

This was a fun read. Meg is an interesting woman, very determined, although she was not prepared for what she got. Hart allowed his past hurts to color his views of woman. I wanted to smack him for not seeing what was right in front of him. Their coming together was well worth the read, and I found this a hard book to put down. This is my unsolicited review of a story that I received through Netgalley.

This was a deliciously adorable book! I absolutely loved Meg and Hart’s story. They are both set on marrying, Hart to a woman who could provide a healthy dowry, and Meg to Hart. With the help of a friend, Meg sets out to win Hart’s heart. Hart hasn’t had a very good example of what a healthy marriage looks like so he’s willing to settle. However, as he watches Meg move from being a wallflower to the main attraction of the ton, he finds himself falling more and more under her spell. Of course, he’s just trying to help her out. She’s not the kind of woman he’ll one day marry. And then in the midst of scheming and passion, the unthinkable happens…with help from Meg’s friend. This is a fast paced read with fun, sassy secondary characters and a great hero and heroine. Meg is learning to stand up for what she wants and Hart is learning, albeit slowly, what love and jealousy feel like. I haven’t read anything by this author before and I was quite entertained from beginning to end. The fact that he didn’t really see her until she became a butterfly doesn’t really play into this so don’t let that dissuade you. Read it and you’ll see. This is an honest review of an advanced copy provided by NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press. Dual POV Safe – some ow/om drama but it’s not much No apparent triggers

Love, lust and pixie dust is a pipe dream when the keeper of your heart is the enemy of your family. The Right Kind of Rogue is a tale of two hearts seeking to become one, in the face of chaos and adversity. For Meg, Hart is her fate. For Hart, Meg is a dangerous temptation. Caught in the middle of raging feud and a blistering inferno of their own making, can a love written in the stars survive the aftermath? It's like walking through a fairy tale and finding a great piece of literature.

About the author

Valerie Bowman grew up in Illinois with six sisters (she’s number seven) and a huge supply of historical romance novels. After a cold and snowy stint earning a degree in English with a minor in history at Smith College, she moved to Florida the first chance she got. Valerie now lives in Jacksonville with her family including her mini-schnauzer, Huckleberry. When she’s not writing, she keeps busy reading, traveling, or vacillating between watching crazy reality TV and PBS. She is the author of the Secret Brides series, starting with Secrets of a Wedding Night, Secrets of a Runaway Bride, and Secrets of a Scandalous Marriage.