Rose had a crush on Philip, her friend Portia's older brother as a child. Philip was the 2nd son of an earl. Philip who was troublesome and irresponsible. He blamed himself for his older brother Robert's death...Later, Rose and Philip became the talk of the Ton...
Touching, lovely historically romantic suspense! Philip, and the other disgraced lords, are enticing, characters; Rose, Portia and the other ladies are smart, strong and charming (as are their men). Thoroughly enjoyable.
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Great Historical Read! Rose was forced to marry an ageing Duke, however since his death she has been free to do as she pleases. Now that her son is getting older she will have to give up some of her freedom and become more respectable, will the only man she has ever loved just let her go? Fast paced read with plenty of drama, emotion and steam. The characters are amazing, I was hooked from beginning to end!

Philip, Lord Cumberland, has come to his title due to the death of his beloved brother, who died saving Philip's life in the war. The guilt he feels impacts his relationship with Rose, Dutchess Roxborough. Rose was married off to a man old enough to be her grandfather when she was still very young and she chooses to remain single after his death. Both parties struggle with their demons, will love be enough to bring them happiness?

Great storyline and very likeable characters made this book a very enjoyable read!

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A Love To Remember was the perfect romance to sweep me back in time to see love triumph even though Philip need a little kick in the arse. I thoroughly enjoyed Rose's character. She was delightful! Philip was a bit stubborn and definitely guilt-ridden over his brother's death. This story is full of romance, suspense and danger. I really enjoyed this book!

Philip Flagstaff has lived with overwhelming guilt since his older brother was killed saving his life at Waterloo. He does not plan to marry or have an heir to whom to pass the Cumberland title. Rose Deverill, the widowed Duchess of Roxborough, was sold in marriage to a man old enough to be her grandfather. The only truly good thing to come from the marriage was her son Drake. They have been involved with each other since Robert’s funeral. They love each other, but Philip is so eaten up by guilt that he refuses to consider marriage. Rose wants to find a way to convince Philip that his brother would not want him to give up his life, love and a chance for happiness. Her dilemma is how. There is danger lurking for Rose and Drake from an unexpected villain. Hopefully Philip will wake up before something or somebody takes Rose, and Drake, away from him.

A Love to Remember is a deeply emotional story. Rose and Philip are strong complex characters. They have been hurt and are, at least at the beginning of their story, adamantly opposed to marriage. You can’t help but want things to work out for them. They deserve a second chance to be happy. Drake is a delight. The plot is interesting and engaging. There is romance (of course), angst, twists and a surprise or two (including the villains). Enjoy this touching story.

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A Love to Remember
The Disgraced Lords #7
by Bronwen Evans
5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4 🔥🔥🔥🔥

The Wicked Widow is what Rose Deverill is known as, sold to the Duke of Roxborough a man old enough to be her grandfather. She's content to live her life as she pleases. Thankfully she became a widow sooner than she expected and the only good thing from the marriage is her young son. The only man she ever truly loved is her best friends brother-Philip Flagstaff! Philip is the second son of the Earl of Cumberland and as such he enlists to fight in the war.
Robert being the caring brother followed him which got him killed, now Philip has to fight the demons caused by war and the overwhelming guilt of his brothers death.
He vows that the title will pass to his younger brother he will never marry and never will he give his heart to a woman!
Rose gave him what he needed at his brothers funeral but how can he let her go when she makes him feel complete and the demons in his heart subside.

This was absolutely a heart wrenching story it has everything you need, passion , excitement, intrigue and a villain you never expected and of course a hero that's swoon worthy and a heroine who has strength and courage no shrinking Rose! Both need each other to heal and the ultimate prize is each other but will Philip see beyond his guilt and accept what his heart has known all along, before he looses the only woman he has loved! Another awesome story by a great writer!!
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Book Seven in the Disgraced Lords and we find a disgruntled Earl, who is full of guilt and swears he will never have a family and a wealthy widow who having been married once to an old man wants nothing more than to have fun and put off any wife hunters.

Until, that is, they reconnect at his brother's funeral, now they may find each wants more.

A wonderful instalment in the series I can't wait for Ms Evans to write more.

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Rose is a headstrong, feisty, independent rebel. And, that is what I absolutely loved about her! She also had a sweet and compassionate side that endeared her to me even more. Philip is a grieving man who desperately needs the sensitivity, understanding and passion that Rose offers.

Rose and Philip are complex and interesting characters that you can't help but root for. The plot moves at a good pace, has lots of depth and is very engaging. Evans does a great job of making this second chance at love tale come alive for the reader.

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Intriguing and Enthralling Romance! This is my first story by Bronwen Evans and it definitely wont be my last. This story was filled with passion, love, grief, betrayal and danger. Incredibly well written, with well developed characters, that felt so real, and who's story captured and held my attention long after I had finished reading.
Passion, desire and grief brought Phillip and Rose together, but without love, how can their relationship survive? Time will tell, as danger and betrayal, just might be enough to prove that Love was there all along. This story will play with your emotions. You will be wrapped up into this story like no other. The romance sizzles, the suspense builds, and the ending is thoroughly satisfying. Loved this Story!
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'A Love to Remember' by Bronwen Evans is Book Seven in "The Disgraced Lords" series. This is the story of Rose Deverill widow of Duke of Roxborough and Philip Flagstaff, The Earl of Cumberland.
Rose is Phillip's sister Portia best friends, so Rose has known Phillip since they were young. Rose has since become a Widow and even been kicked named “Wicked Widow” since she has taken several lovers since her husbands death. Rose also has a young son who she loves very much. Rose has sworn to never marry again, and that is one of the reason she encourages her reputation.
Phillip was the second son of The Earl of Cumberland. Phillip had decided to join the war where his
older brother, Robert follows him into the Battle of Waterloo. But his brother was killed there and now he has returned home to bury him. Phillip is feeling guilty for his brother's death because he feels it was his fault this brother joined to help protect him. Now at his brother's funeral he meets Rose again who is beautiful and caring, Phillip thinks to get lost in her to help ease some of the hurt and guilty feeling he has. Now two years later he and Rose are still sleeping together and they don't keep their relationship a secret. Rose is now 26 years old and her son is 5 years old and his guardian is Lord Kirkwood who was a friend of her husband and father. Lord Kirkwood seems to be easy going with Rose and allows her to act as she wants but she knows that sometime soon he will want to her make another marriage.
Rose has started to think that she would marry Phillip if he asked but when does a Lord marry their mistress and besides he has so much guilt for his brother's death still will he be able to ever move on? But trouble finds Rose and Phillip will try to protect her and her son.
Really exciting and enjoyable read!
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I absolutely loved this story! The guilt ridden Lord Philip and the Wicked Widow, Duchess Rose have been carrying on a long winded affair. The plot is filled with moments of heat, longing, and even humor, and the characters are fully formed and interesting human beings. These two people cannot continue the affair without repercussions from their peers, but they cannot seem to end it because neither can be without the other. Both state they do not wish to marry, but for their own reasons, it's not necessarily the truth. So, can anyone or anything cause them to change their minds? Are they destined for heartbreak? The plot engages the reader with further intrigue in a "who's the real villain" style puzzle that kept this reader enjoying the tale from start to finish without putting it down! I highly recommend this to readers of historical romance, especially those who like theirs a little sultry as well as mysterious.

I have always enjoyed Ms. Evans books, I think the only book that was not for me, was her last one. This one I did enjoy, just not my favorite, and for the period that we were reading on, I was kind of surprised of the heroine, she was pretty promiscuous, but hey it was a story and to each its own. So Rose is a widow now, after being married to an older gentleman she is determined to not ever get married again, the only good thing that came out of that marriage was her son Drake. She has an exclusive fling with her friend Philip. Now Philip has lost his brother who was the heir to the family name, and now he holds the title and he is determined not to ever marry and not to ever have a child, he feels responsible for his brothers death, because if it hadn't been for his brother following him to make sure he stayed alive since he was a screw up, and he jumped in front of him and took the bullet (or whatever they used back then). Of course, Rose changes her mind and wants more, and then chaos reigns, lies, betrayals, jealousies occur. Will the truth come out? Will they figure out that they love each other in time? Well my friends you need to read, I don't want to spoil for you.

A Love to Remember by Bronwen Evans
Disgraced Lords #7

Phillips feels unworthy of his Earldom but promises himself to do his brother proud taking up the mantle. In his mind that means never marrying or begetting a child that will be the future Earl. For two years he and Rose, a widowed duchess, have an affair. He holds true to his resolve wanting an affair forever as she begins to want marriage and children – with him. Whether or not the two will end up with a HEA depends on whether or not Phillip will come to his senses and learn to live for himself in joy rather than remain feeling guilty about the death of his brother Robert.

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3 Stars

This is the 7th installment in the Disgraced Lords series. I have read a few of the other Disgraced Lords novels. I have really enjoyed them all. This is the story of Rose, Duchess of Roxborough, and Philip, Earl of Cumberland. They begin an affair, and due to tragic pasts. neither one is interested in marriage and that suits them both fine; until hearts become involved. This is a romance novel without a lot of detail regarding surroundings. It is character driven and written with style; flowing well. There is also some kidnapping and attempted murder thrown in. All-in-all a novel I would recommend to anyone that enjoys a romance set in the era of Bonny Prince Charles.
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I like this author and liked this story. Phillip took too long in getting over his guilt but came through when needed. I was glad that Rose held off telling phillip that she was expecting and I was relievedv that they started to communicate about who was trying to hurt them. I would have thought there would have been more security when they knew Rose was in danger although the maid a as in on it. It was nice to have a more mature relationship. Thanks

A Love to Remember by Bronwen Evans is a different historical romance. The two main characters were already lovers as the book begins. Both Philip and Rose seem to be made for each other. They enjoy each other’s company, friends, family and they have hot sex. The problem being Philip does not want to marry anyone and Rose Deverill always thought one husband was enough. However, love does not always listen to the participants and denying feelings do not help matters change.

The book was a nice, fast read that kept my attention. I liked the characters and how they interacted. I was not prepared for the surprise murder attempt and found the whole episode well placed to push Philip and Rose to each other. Bronwen Evans’s newest book in her series of disgraced Lord, A Love to Remember was a good read.

Publisher's Description:

A fiercely independent duchess and a brooding, reclusive earl are tested by the demands of desire in this unforgettable romance from the USA Today bestselling author of A Kiss of Lies and A Night of Forever.

For Rose Deverill, one husband was enough. As the wealthy widow of the Duke of Roxborough, she has cultivated an unsavory reputation meant to discourage wife hunters. Thanks to a string of steamy affairs, Rose is perfectly content to be known by polite society as the “Wicked Widow”—until she’s reunited with the man she fell in love with at age fifteen. Their bedroom encounters are scorching, but it breaks Rose’s heart to wonder whether her reckless behavior ruined her for Philip Flagstaff.

The second son of the Earl of Cumberland, Philip never wanted the title. But after Philip’s older brother, Robert, follows him into the Battle of Waterloo, his worst fears come to pass. Now Robert lies in a soldier’s grave, and Philip is determined never to pass on the inheritance to children of his own. Then Rose appears, soothing the pain with her delightful curves and passionate kisses. The notorious Duchess seems to want nothing from him—and yet Philip has never ached to give a woman more.

My Thoughts:

I love Bronwen Evans books, this one not withstanding. She never fails to entertain me.

Rose has many reasons not to want to repeat the mistake of her first marriage. The best way to avoid that in her opinion is to never marry again. She, therefore cultivates the image of a very wicked widow.

Philip has inherited a title he never wanted and frankly feels undeserving of. He holds himself responsible for the death of his older brother who jumped in to save Philip in a bloody battle.

Will the guise. that Rose has cultivated be the end of any decent relationship evolving between her and Philip? Is an affair the only thing they will ever have together?

I found the byplay between hero and heroine in this book entrancing. With an eventual abduction being the catalyst to bring these two together in more than a scandalous way.

I gave this book 4.25 of 5.0 stars for storyline and characterization and a sensual rating of 4.25 of 5.0 flames.
The relationship between these two characters is a very heated one.
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Evans adds another Libertine Lords tale to her Disgraced Lords series with the love story of Philip Flagstaff, Lord Cumberland to the Wicked Widow, Rose Deverill, Duchess of Roxburgh. Philip and Rose never doubt the affection between them, but what is not clear is how they are going to reconcile their different goals with respect to love and marriage. Philip, haunted by a promise made to his dead brother, and guilt over his death, doesn’t feel that he can be the husband and father to her son that Rose wants.

Philip, Rose, and especially Rose’s son Drake are charming, likable characters. This was an easy to read, rainy day kind of book!

I have liked all the books in this series that I have read. I wasn't sure about this one at first. I am not sure why, but I really enjoyed it. It made me teary eyed a couple of times. Phillip was so tortured over his brother's death and Rose tried to help him, but he made a vow and he wasn't going to break it. Even though it meant that he would lose Rose.