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The Risk of Rogues

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**I received an eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**

I loved this novella! Such a sweet and charming conclusion to the Sinful Suitors series. Loved seeing Hart’s story brought to a satisfying ending, also that Anne got the happiness she deserves. Classic Sabrina Jeffries - I look forward to her next series of books!

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Lady Anne is quite an interesting person. With her outrageous hats and her kind heart the reader will fall in love with her like her Captain Lord Hartley Corry did when they were younger. She guards her heart and though her life situation had changed since she last saw Hart, she's lost her willingness to be open hearted concerning him. Her bluntness in dealing with Hart and Fulkham is not only extremely entertaining for the reader but Fulkham also is quite amused with her.

Hart never got over his loss of his love who was now a lady. In this story Hart realizes so many things would have been different in his life if he made different decisions when he was younger and originally in love with Anne. He is persistent yet allowing Anne space to get to know him again and to hopefully fall in love with him all over.

What Author Sabrina Jefferies does really well is showing what went wrong in the past and why on both of their parts, as well as showing that even the worse situation can change with a heart full of love and the courage to admit your part in the mistakes.

I give it 4 stars for showing readers that there is always hope to overcome devastating errors made in the past and that sometimes being honest means giving up something you also love for something or someone you love more.

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Overall reaction to the book? Whether it’s a full length novel or a novella like this one, Sabrina Jeffries doesn’t disappoint. The Risk of Rogues has all the pluck and fun of the whole series but in a bite sized serving.


Hartley and Anne’s chemistry was a mix between affection, passion, and exasperation because both of them were pretty dang stubborn and wanted a relationship on their own terms. Silly characters. I enjoyed their push/pull relationship and the fact that Anne was someone who didn’t quite fit in with the fashionable crowd. She and Hart made a good couple and the second chance romance was just the thing to round out the Sinful Suitors series and it was nice to see many of the couples from previous books, they’re all connected to each other in some way that it seems like it was more of a family saga.



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I received an advance copy of this book for review. I found the story of Hart and Anne to be very entertaining, from their accidental reunion in the first few pages and through their stormy courtship. Great reading, highly recommended!

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I am a fan of Ms. Jeffries and have enjoyed numerous books by her. While I did like "The Risk of Rogues," it was far too short to fully get the flavor of the hero and heroine. I liked Captain Lord Hartley Corry from the start, but Lady Anne, not so much. I can certainly understand her reluctance to step back into anything romantic with Hart, but when she found out what her father had done when they were 16, I thought it would soften her character a bit. While Hart did everything in his power to prove his love for Anne, she didn't do much except let him kiss her. I wanted to feel her childhood heartbreak and then her absolute joy of being reunited with Hart and that didn't come across to me at all.

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This short novella is a classic Sabrina Jeffries. Hart and Anne have had their difficulties, being forbidden to marry by both their families when they were much younger. But both have grown into adulthood, and they treat each other like adults, wary, but still willing to talk about their hopes and dreams and to fully address their past. Mix that with a little bit of heated action, and you have a fast and easy summer read!

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Fabulous romantic story. The only problem is it’s too short.
The wonderful romantic story of a man and woman separated by the whims of the parents. Years later, they get back together Only to have doubts.
Of course being a Romance is going to have a happy ending. But The difference between a great romance book and a mediocre one is the way the author takes you there. This author knows how to write A wonderful romance

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I loved the book, the characters were beautiful and well designed. The pacing was off but I really enjoyed taking this journey with these characters!

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The Risk of Rogues was a nice bow on the end of the Sinful Suitors series. Captain Lord Hartley Corry's story is one that I have been hoping for and it is absolutely delightful. A second chance for lovers who had been ready to marry in their youth, but circumstances beyond their control intervened. Time has certainly not dampened their true feelings even as they navigate the rocky terrain of their shared past and fractured trust.

I adored this story because Lady Anne and Hart had such a wonderful chemistry and belonged together, come hell or high water. Destiny is a funny thing, it can break you apart in the blink of an eye, then drop you in the middle of house party years later to repair all the breaks.

Enjoy this second chance romance!!!!

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It was ok, not really long enough for me to get over how much I disliked Anne’s insecurity because it’s really the only thing in the book

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3.5 stars--THE RISK OF ROGUES is instalment 5.5 (and final?) in Sabrina Jeffries SINFUL SUITORS historical romance series - a spin off from Jeffries’ ‘The Duke’s Men’ series. This is Lady Anne Barkley and Captain Lord Hartley ‘Hart’ Corry’s story line. THE RISK OF ROGUES can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous instalments is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Anne and Hart) THE RISK OF ROGUES is a second chance romance between Lady Anne Barkley and Captain Lord Hartley ‘Hart’ Corry. Eleven years earlier Hart asked a then sixteen-year old Anne to be his wife but without her father’s permission Hart disappeared without a trace. Fast forward to present day wherein a much more mature Anne but secretive Hart must face the truth about what happened years before-a truth that is much different than the stories they know.

Captain Lord Hartley Corry is a man of secrets whose current position with Baron Fulkham keeps our hero in the shadows as a spymaster for the government. Loyal to a fault, it is these secrets that keep Anne at a distance when Hart offers up his heart, once again. Lady Anne considers herself an oddity, and hides behind her flamboyant hats that are the talk of the ton. Never married, Lady Anne pines for what was, and what will never be, again.

THE RISK OF ROGUES is a very quick read; a fast paced, second chance story line with a feisty and stubborn heroine, and passionate hero. The back and forth rhetoric between our leading couple is both comedic and sad, as Anne refuses to accept the truth that is shrouded in secrets. The premise is engaging; the romance is intimate and sweet; the characters are familiar and charming.

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~Reviewed by AnnMarie~~

The Risk of Rogues is a novella in the Sinful Suitors series by Sabrina Jeffries. It can easily be read as a standalone story.

Captain Lord Hartley Corry (Hart) was very much in love with his sweetheart, Anne, several years ago. Her father didn’t want them to marry, so they talked about eloping together. Before they had a chance to do just that, Hart joined the army and went to India without even saying goodbye to Anne.

In the time that he was away, Hart wrote to Anne many times but she never answered his letters. He still loved her, was very hurt by her but guessed that she must have moved on and had married somebody else. Although he never stopped loving her, he didn’t look too hard for her when he returned to England, so convinced was he that she had married another.

Hart was invited to a house party his brother was throwing, and it was to his complete shock that he saw Anne there too. He had been correct, she had remarried, and she has gone from being just a merchant’s daughter to a Lady, a widowed one at that.

When Anne and Hart see each other again sparks fly. They are both hurting after what they see as a betrayal from each other. Anne thinks he left and didn’t care enough about her to even keep in touch. Hart thinks she didn’t care enough about him to answer his letters, and then, of course, she married another man! Despite the feelings of hurt, the instant they set eyes on each other the lust was still there. Dare I say love too, although each hated to admit it to themselves.

Can our couple have a second chance at love, will they get the other to understand what happened in the past, and will they be able to trust each other enough again to give in to their feelings for each other?

Although this was a short story which easily could have been expanded on, there was enough time to make their reunion believable. I thoroughly enjoyed reading as their story unfolded and they realised that neither of them had betrayed the other. I also loved reading about Anne’s love of hats and the creations she came up with! That’s something novel that I haven’t come across before in the many historical romances that I have read! All in all, this was a fun, sexy, romance that I fully enjoyed and recommend.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

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I love old loves finding each other again and this one is no smooth ride. This is a fast-paced story that will keep you on your toes. I loved how they found each other again and that they got to know each other again. They have changed over the years, but are still drawn to each other. I loved the ending and how everyone was there to see it.

Anne never knew the full truth of what happened when he left. She is ready to be on the warpath with him, but her heart can’t let go that easily. I loved that wasn’t afraid to question his boss, but she was still scared.

Hart is all heart and did what he thought best years ago. I loved him from the start with how he wasn’t going to stop and wanted to tell her the truth. He didn’t realize how many had his back.

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This is a great book from Sabrina Jeffries. If you love this series you should read this book. The only thing about this book that was disappointing was that it was a novella. I wish we had more time to develop this love story and time for to see these two characters fall in love. But it is a must read if you love Sabrina Jeffries! :)

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I have been working on long reviews. My last one was a thirty six chapter! I was surprised for my next one is a seven chapter. Lady Anne makes hats to sell. She misses her fiance and she just found he is back. Nothing like a mad woman! He wants to just start from where she finished. She is trying to see if she will try. She finds Lord Fulkham and wants help to her problem. He pops up now and then. Hart still loves her but she isn't sure. This is a happy for you to read! I recommend for this for everyone! Sabrina is to write good. Don't let this story get away! It is a good book to read quick! Enjoying this will feel Happy ! Thank you!

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An amusing second-chance novella, The Risk of Rogues is a quick read. For all that it’s short, we learn plenty about Anne and Hart, their past and present “struggles” to be together. Things are resolved at a rapid rate, but there’s really no point in stretching the story unnecessarily. I like that they talk. I like that they take a good long look into themselves to figure out their feelings and acknowledge their mistakes.

I like Anne’s character- a full-figured lady who loves hats. That’s so me. I also like Hart. He realizes his feelings for Anne right away and is dogged in his pursuit. I also really like the re-courtship.

Overall, I spent an enjoyable time reading this novella and would like to thank Pocket Star for providing me with an advance copy for review via NetGalley.

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Sabrina Jeffries is a well-known author of Historical Fiction. Her books usually are in a series where characters repeat and you get to know them. She gives us strong female characters, imperfect male heroes, humor, intriguing plots and delicious hot romances. These are the reasons why I enjoy all of her books!!

The Risk of Rogues is the final book of the Sinful Suitors series. It is a short ebook —- a departure from full-length paperbacks. We have met Hart —- Captain Lord Hartley Corry —- in previous books. In this story, we meet Anne. She and Hart wanted to marry years ago, but both fathers prevented it. His father cut off money and he can’t support them. Unknown to Anne, Hart is dispatched to India and his letters are kept from her. Unknown to Hart, Anne’s father inherits a title and their new home is not revealed to their neighbors. Both Anne and Hart still love each other.

They meet at Hart’s brother’s house party. They discover that their fathers kept them apart. Hart wants a re-courtship. Anne doesn’t trust he won’t break her heart again. Anne badgers him about his job prospects and how he would support them. Hart has become a Spymaster, but he doesn’t trust Anne to tell her —-yet!

I received a copy of this ebook from Netgalley. Thanks! I enjoyed reading it and look forward to Sabrina Jeffries next series (soon, I hope!)

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Book #5.5 in the series Sinful Suitors, The Risk of Rogues can be read without knowledge of the previous books.

Lady Anne gets the shock of her life when her former fiancé,Captain Lord Hartley Corry, returns from India and wants to go on with their arrangement. How dare he? After all, he left for India many years ago, right after Anne's father had forbidden the marriage without even fighting for her!
To make matters worse, Hartley behaves in an arrogant manner and seems too secretive. How can Anne trust him again?
As it is a novella, things happen very fast. However, in a longer story, perhaps I'd have liked Hartley better - like Lady Anne, I had a hard time trying to trust him. Anyway, I could enjoy Ms. Jeffries's prose again.

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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I enjoyed this second chance romance novella! Both characters basically gave up on their relationship before but when they meet again...the courting begins all over again. Will they both fight for it this time? Or will the past stop them from ever finding their happily ever after?

Cute story. Fast paced fun read. The book wasn't overly scandalous in my opinion, which was a plus!
I tend to enjoy the romance novels that focus on the average people or "quirky" people instead of the usual "hottest man/woman alive".

This was my first book from this series. It can definitely be read as a standalone. But I will say after reading it, I would be interested in reading more from the series.

I received an ARC (Thank you!) of this book in exchange for an unbiased honest review.

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Anne was once head over heels for Captain Lord Hartley Corry. She would have went to the ends of the earth to be with him. Unfortunately, he must not have felt the same way about her as he left her behind to join the army. She hasn't heard from him since.

Hart and Anne were young when they feel in love. Her father refused him and Hart being a second son had no way to support a wife. That is how he found himself joining the army and becoming a spy. When Hart returns home and sees Anne again, he is not about to let the past stand in their way. He just hopes Anne will give him another chance.

I give author Sabrina Jeffries novella, THE RISK OF ROGUES, a 3.5 out of 5 stars. I have to admit that I think it would have been better as a full length novel so that readers could get a little more depth into both characters. Still, THE RISK OF ROGUES, was an enjoyable read. The characters and storyline were engaging. I was so glad that Anne and Hart got their second chance at love and seized it. I am looking forward to many more wonderful reads by Ms. Jeffries.

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