The Writer and the Rogue by Lydia Drake is a historical romance between two hard headed characters. Just when they seem to have their ducks in the row, their families interfere. Caroline Devereux has had enough of her family’s “help”. Her father has managed to gamble away most of their money and a number of their possessions without helping his family in any way. Caroline has been writing Gothic short stories to help maintain the home with food and supplies.
Gabriel is the Earl of Rockford is a rogue, who follows his own rules. He is amazed when Caroline Devereux tries to blackmail him over a letter she found. The letter questions Gabriel’s parentage and suggests that he is illegitimate. Caroline demands he marries her or she will go public with the letter.
While the premise is interesting, it is how the characters handle the information and their steps afterward that make the story interesting. Caroline and Gabriel are in a constant battle. It is only when their family’s get involved that way too much goes down.
This book is the second book in the series called Debutantes of London. I didn’t read the first novel and strongly suspect the books can be standalone. The Writer and the Rogue by Lydia Drake is an interesting read.
