I really enjoyed Charlotte and Lucas's story!! I fell in love with Charlotte and her feistiness in her sister's story, No Other Duke will Do, and was excited to read about her HEA!

I don't think Lucas knew what he was getting into when he asked Charlotte to marry him. She think she ended up being much more than he bargained for and was pleasantly surprised that he might have a "real" marriage. Having seen the interactions between Lucas and Charlotte in the previous story, I knew that she was intrigued by him. I loved watching these two fall in love after starting their lives together with a marriage of convenience.

I've loved the Windham stories that I've read (still need to go back and read the beginning stories...) and I hope that Burrowes will continue them. Regardless, I'm excited to see what she comes up with next!

Windham Brides #4, The last of the Windham's finally gets married. Charlotte Windham is certain she is going to maintain her spinsterhood. She feels the only way to get out of her family's matchmaking is to create a little scandal that will make her an undesirable. She feels that Lucas Sherbourne is the perfect man for the job, but Lucas doesn't have a simple dalliance in mind he wants marriage. She thinks about it and turns him down; during their goodbye kiss, however, they are interrupted by Charlotte's Aunt and Uncle and Charlotte marries Lucas. The romance between Charlotte and Lucas is fairly easy, Charlotte knows her mind and once she realizes she loves Lucas there is no stopping her; Lucas is a little slower on the uptake. Charlotte and Lucas have quite a bit in common despite the difference of the parentage and that she is from a well titled family. Lucas sometime feels guilty for marrying her seeing as he's so far beneath her but Charlotte shows him she is happy where she ended up she wants to be the perfect wife for him and with his mines in the works Charlotte sets it in her mind she's going to know everything he knows so she can help. Her talent with numbers helped a great deal with the mud slide and double checking the numbers.



Charlotte has always been very headstrong and independent, she keeps herself apart from everyone even her own family. In school she had a very good friend, a vicar's daughter, who after school was able to get enough money for a season in London. Charlotte's friend was seduced, lied to, used, abused, and then abandoned when she found out she was with child and then died from a complicated childbirth. Charlotte never knew the name of the man who did this to her friend but she vowed if she ever found out who this titled "gentleman" was she would ruin him. This also lead Charlotte on her charitable endeavors of helping young woman who found themselves in the same situation. Charlotte has told only one person this story and that was Lucas and he tells her he would help her ruin the man. That is until they find out that man is the same man who just bought into a partnership with Lucas for his mine and is being thoroughly annoying. Charlotte and Lucas have their first real argument and as much as Charlotte loves Lucas she can not forget that he is choosing business over her. Lucas must find a way to set things right with the wife he loves and not lose any money.



Overall, this was a very light and easy romance, and charming. Lucas and Charlotte were perfect for each other and it was obvious in the last book. This book may be the fourth in this series and a spinoff of another and Lucas and Charlotte may have meet in the previous book this can be read as a stand alone. Book 3 does have quite a bit of background on Lucas but where it leaves off with Charlotte and him is where this book picks up and everything you need to know is wrapped up in a nutshell. The series and the book are wrapped up in a nice little bow everyone is happy, well almost everyone the bad guy is not.

Charlotte Windham is tired of it all - season after season, the endless socializing, and the numerous fortune hunters. She just wants to live peacefully alone, happily supporting causes dear to her heart. But she may as well have a target painted on her back, as her matchmaking relatives have shifted their focus to her, now that her three sisters have recently married. As Charlotte toys with the idea of being ruined, she receives another unexpected proposal, this time one that tempts her a bit.

Lucas Sherbourne is a very wealthy man, but he's a commoner. He wants to be accepted into society and knows that marrying into the elite Windham family will open many doors for him. The fact that he finds Charlotte deliciously attractive and fascinating is only a bonus. When he proposes a mutually beneficial marriage to Charlotte, she actually considers it, then declines. As they share a passionate kiss goodbye, they are caught in the act, and suddenly, marriage is imminent.

Though Lucas is rough around the edges, he acts the gentleman with his new bride, giving her time to get to know him before they become intimate, as Charlotte is somewhat nervous about the process. Soon enough nature takes its course, and this couple settles into a satisfying physical and emotional relationship. Having met this couple in the previous book in this series, NO OTHER DUKE WILL DO, I admit to being surprised at how much I liked them and rooted for them, particularly Lucas. I still shudder thinking of the scene where he bursts uninvited into a duke's home and his gauche actions there. It's a testament to Grace Burrowes' writing ability that she was able to turn a (somewhat) villainous character into a genuine hero here. I particularly loved how Lucas listened to all Charlotte's suggestions regarding his business, and how he admired her intelligence. Before happy ever after ensues, a scoundrel enters their lives, someone with a link to Charlotte's past and Lucas' business, who will put an end to their fledgling happiness and threaten their very future.

A ROGUE OF HER OWN has all of the qualities that make me love Grace Burrowes' books - warmth, genuine romance, memorable characters, wonderful family relationships, and occasional humor. "His lordship sent her a look, one intended to convey tender indulgence or a disturbance of the bowels. Charlotte wasn't sure which." Then she'll turn around and write some tender dialogue to melt your heart. "'Besides," Sherbourne went on more softly, "I have my Charlotte. With Charlotte to love, what else in the whole world could I possibly need?'" A ROGUE OF HER OWN is Book #4 of the Windham Brides series, and I believe it could be read alone without feeling lost. However, it will be appreciated so much more if you've read NO OTHER DUKE WILL DO, so you can enjoy revisiting characters like Julian and Griffin, who will steal your heart a second time.

A Rogue of Her Own was written by Grace Burrowes. It’s the fourth book in her Regency-era Windham Brides series. I was very excited about the opportunity to read this book; I haven’t had a chance to read the first book in the series, but I did enjoy books two and three, so I was looking forward to this next installment in the series.

There was a hint in No Other Duke Will Do that Charlotte and Sherbourne were going to be paired up, and I remember saying that Burrowes had her work cut out for her because Sherbourne was quite troublesome. Sherbourne’s redemption is certainly an interesting process, and he makes a rather unique romantic lead. He doesn’t have a title, nor does he want one. He has spent his life making money, and is motivated by any opportunity to spite the aristocrats who have shunned him since childhood.

Charlotte is the last of the Windham sisters to marry, and although her courtship is not very long, she has positive feelings about marrying Sherbourne. She feels very at home in Wales, and immediately begins to help Sherbourne with his plans to build a coal mine.

This was a very sweet story. Charlotte and Sherbourne are technically a love match, but they don’t know each other very well before they get married, so much of the book is devoted to our hero and heroine becoming better acquainted with each other. Despite his ignominious introduction in the previous book, Sherbourne is quite likeable, and he pairs well with Charlotte. I would say that they have good chemistry, but more importantly, they have good camaraderie. For the most part, conflict is kept at a minimum, but there is a villain, and while he’s more vexsome than anything else, he’s still a villain.

I would absolutely recommend A Rogue By Any Other Name. I think readers would benefit from reading No Other Duke Will Do first because many of the characters from that book appear in this one. It was quite a treat to catch up with Haverford and Elizabeth et al. I am sad that the series has ended; several of the secondary characters were married during the course of other people’s books, so I am hoping that this is not the end of the series, but I’m not sure who is left! Burrowes has such a delightful writing style, and I am looking forward to reading more of her books in the future!


I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Oh, Ms. Grace Burrowes you will continue to reign high on my list of preferred romance authors.

I first became familiar with Grace Burrowes’ work after a recommendation from a dear bookish pal about a year ago. You can guess my delight after earning the privilege of an advanced ecopy of her latest book — A Rogue of Her Own — through netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review. Thank you NetGalley!

In following tradition, the cover’s subtle depiction of the female lead and an English countryside or garden (either are significant within the story). This is the 3rd enstallment of the Windham Brides series. Although do not worry if you have yet to read the others, this book can be read as any step in the series or as a standalone. I, personally, enjoy the Windham books because the family is high ranking English with MANY morally strong female members.

The meat: Our female lead is a Ms. Charlotte and she is quickly paired to Mr. (yes, Mister, not Sir or Lord) Lucas. Charlotte is the last female of the current marriageable generation of Windham women. With the neverending line of unsuitable proposals Charlotte becomes anxious to just get marriage accomplished. She comes to a business-like marriage accord with Mr. Lucas, who does nothing better than begin and maintain business agreements.

Both Lucas and Charlotte find themselves in unknown waters after their shotgun wedding. Each characters’ insecurities lead the marriage down the stumbling path that many newlyweds face in the first few weeks of matrimony. Not to mention the pestering business partner that is looking to take advantage of Lucas’ absent title and recent bad luck. Charlotte’s past haunts her before it reappears with a surprise.

I believe Charlotte had the wrong viewpoint on her unmarried status at the start of the book. She thought it imparative to marry so much so she humored the idea of ruin. Contrary to her thoughts she had little pressure to marry anyone specific. Her family had so many already high status members that Charotte unknowingly had the option to marry anyone of her choosing.

The book moved at a decent pace and I found myself sneeking in time to read it whenever possible. There was sexual and emotional  tention between Lucas and Charlotte, as well as the strong morals of our female lead, all which gave the book an interesting storyline.

I awarded this book 5 out of 5 stars and will continue to look forward too future books by Grace Burrowes.

This book is due to release March 6th, 2018. Please check your local bookstores and libraries for your opportunity to enjoy this guilty pleasure. 

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Grace Burrowes creates her own worlds and populates them with the most delightful and intriguing characters. The characters in this book fall right into that delightful and intriguing category. The banter between the characters is very entertaining and you’ll often find yourself smiling – especially in the early chapters of the book. For example – in an exchange between Charlotte and Sherbourne, where she has talked about being ruined, the following exchange takes place. Sherbourne says, “That’s a taste of torrid, a mere sample. A lovely sample I might add.” Charlotte replies, “You torrid very well, Mr. Sherbourne. May I prevail on you to ruin me?”

Charlotte, as the last unwed Windham, has become the family project. The Windham’s are all matchmakers and they have driven Charlotte to the point that she has just about decided to become ruined in order to stop the matchmaking. She is a very acerbic, prickly young lady and does not suffer fools. She’s plainspoken – perhaps to the point of being rude. Charlotte once scolded Wellington for hiding in the card room at her aunt’s ball rather than standing up with the wallflowers.

Lucas Sherbourne has little, if any, use for the aristocracy. He views them all as shiftless, lazy and not particularly honorable. However, he has finally made a bit of a truce with his neighbor, the Duke of Haverford (who is married to Charlotte’s sister). In London, Lucas rescues Charlotte from an overly amorous and enthusiastic marriage proposal. Sherbourne ends up proposing as well – as a business arrangement rather than a romance and Charlotte requests some time to decide. When he comes for the answer, she refuses – but then – she kisses him – where anyone could see – and they did. Charlotte and Lucas are married a week later.

Most of the story deals with how two people who are so much alike can find their way into happiness and love in a marriage of convenience. Throw in some financial difficulties, an aristocrat bent on causing trouble, landslides, and a few other things and you have a fun-filled, fast-paced and very interesting read.

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Charlotte Windham is tough and brash but she still is turning down offers of aristocrats looking to get in good with the Windham clan. With new debutantes wanting her out of the way, Charlotte decides it is time to do just that and decides a little ruination could go a long way to freeing her.
Lucas Sherbourne has had a lifetime of dealing with the arrogant aristocracy but he still can't help but be drawn to Charlotte.
A little scandal, a rushed trip to the altar, and rainy days in Wales soon becomes the best recipe for a marriage.
 
“I like you,” she said. “Somewhat. A little. I don’t dislike you.”
 
The fourth and last book in the Windham brides series, focuses on Charlotte with her sister and husband (heroine and hero of book three) playing big roles too. Lucas and Charlotte do appear in book three, you'd get the understanding why Lucas and Charlotte's brother-in-law have some animosity, but if focusing solely on Charlotte and Lucas' relationship, you could comfortably dive in here.
 
Lucas is a commoner but a fairly rich one, so he went to schools with titled boys who punished him various ways for being "lesser" than them and he never really had a sense of family or friends. I thought the author did a wonderful job showcasing how Lucas' personality was formed because of how he grew up and why he strives for achievement, is very self-contained, and wanting to do best by his home and the surrounding people. Charlotte, on the other hand, grew up in a very large family but also got a little bit lost in it, especially as everyone gets married. At first glance, these two may seem opposites attract but their desires, fears, and wants are very similar once you see below their surfaces. Burrowes is a master at nuances and subtleties, whether it's emotion or humor.
 
This is very much a story of marriage, how jobs, money, relationships, and two individual personalities come together and love. The tone is mild and you'd want to look elsewhere for drama or escapades but a stripped to its bones of marriage and love journey are found in the pages. Burrowes' artful use of secondary characters can also be found with previously introduced characters and even a simple relationship between the hero and his valet, enrich the depth of the hero and heroine. The villain of the piece provides a bit of a crescendo moment throughout the story, but makes our heroine seem a bit too stubborn for angst sake.
 
“You torrid very well, Mr. Sherbourne. May I prevail on you to ruin me?”
 
If looking for a mellower read with a thoroughly delved into look at marriage and relationships or just wanting to visit the Windhams again, Burrowes provides an endearing story.

An enjoyable if forgettable read (literally, three days later I can barely remember what happens in this book). There's a certain amount of characters withholding information from each other for no good reason because the plot demands it, which I find irritating, but the conclusion is very satisfying.

Miss Charlotte Windham kisses Mr. Lucas Sherbourne one last time before she gets ready to decline his marriage proposal. Trouble is, that passionate kiss which was to be a treasured memory, was witnessed by her aunt and uncle. Thoroughly compromised, Charlotte now finds herself married to Sherbourne without the benefit of a courtship to even get to know him. Lucas doesn't want to be anyone's husband, but he does the honorable thing and marries Charlotte. Now these two independent and fierce souls must learn to compromise if they ever want to have a successful and loving marriage.

I am a fan of Ms. Burrowes and I enjoyed this book immensely. She's a master storyteller as she teases out emotions of the hero and heroine with none of the "insta" love some stories have. I adored Sherbourne. He was such a good, decent and honorable man. His relationships with the secondary characters evolve quite nicely as well making for a well rounded storyline. There was a couple of twists and turns in this book and fans of Regency romances will definitely enjoy this one.

I Love Grace Burrowes’ writing. If you do a search on my blog you will see that I have read many of her novels and enjoyed them to the tune of 4.5-5 stars. This is her most recent addition to her Windham Brides series and is another pure escapist delight. I love that her dialog feels like the Regency era. She rarely injects modern “speak”. She also gives us some 19th century words that may be confusing if you don’t have a dictionary handy. Who knew that a coal mine was called a colliery? (If you read on Kindle like I do, this is no problem; you just highlight and a dictionary entry pops up.)

In this book we are treated to Charlotte Windham’s romance with a man beneath her station, business man Lucas Sherbourne. They are found in a compromising situation and forced to marry but neither objected. They are taking their time getting to know each other but this is not without problems. Side characters from previous books in the series play important rolls in the dramas that ensue. A villain who is totally uncouth adds to the excitement. This is a standalone novel but it will encourage you to read the other books in the series.

I highly recommend this book as well as this series.

First let me say that I have read and loved all of Grace Burrowes books, so I was thrilled when contacted by Netgalley to preview her latest and wasted no time in downloading. If you think that Ms Burrowes books are all the same formula, then “A Rougue of Her Own” is for you because it certainly does not follow the usual storyline. Start with a somewhat prickly couple (Lucas was the villain of the previous novel), a rushed marriage, and a hot and cold relationship during the honeymoon period and the warm fuzzies I usually get from her romance novels is just not present. The romance is realistic though, considering the circumstances, the drama is resolved satisfactorily, and the prickly hero and heroine have a happily ever after.

Charlotte, the only Windham sister still unmarried, is looking forward to a peaceful spinsterhood despite the wishes of her extended family. But after Lucas Sherbourne rescues her from a persistent suitor, her plans change. Before they know it, they are married and headed to his home in Wales, where he is planning to open a model mine. Now Charlotte and Lucas must negotiate married life and learn to share their secrets.

Interesting and well-rounded characters and a plot with real obstacles to overcome make for a delightful romance.

A Rogue of Her Own by Grace Burrowes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Miss Charlotte Windham is the last Windham sister left unmarried and the pressure is on. Lucas Sherbourne is not at all who anyone expected but because her uncle found them kissing they wed. I loved how Lucas just kept feeling below Charlotte while Charlotte is the last persons to judge someone by their class. There is a underlying story from Charlotte's pass that adds some tension to the plot. Of course characters from past books help develop the story and add interest. The romance between Sherbourne and Charlotte is not the norm. Lucas was quick to realize what Charlotte really needed and it was not the norm. A nice end to the Windham's and their stories.

I received a free copy of the book in return for an honest review.

The book will be released in March.

I gave this book 2 stars because it isn't the kind of romance I generally enjoy. When I reach for a romance, I want heart pounding, exhilarating excitement. I want sizzling chemistry and witty repartee. I want sexual tension so palpable that it leaps off the page, hooks me in, and won't let me go until I turn the last page.

Grace Burrowes is an excellent writer, but her romance novels aren't of the variety I described above. Her romances are sweet, sensible, and kind. They are unfailingly quaint. They are also very safe. Well-written, but don't expect it to give you heart palpitations. So it goes with A ROGUE OF HER OWN. Independent Charlotte Windham is determined to get herself involved in a scandal so that she can live out the rest of her life in spinsterhood in peace and solitude. In spite of her "schemes" she's dismayed to find herself married to the wealthy but title-less Lucas Sherbourne instead. If this sounds even a tad bit dangerous and exciting, it is not-- everything is done in a very calm and polite manner. The sex scenes are sensual, but not explicit. There is a great deal of emphasis placed upon secondary characters. In short, this is for readers who enjoy very mild, gentle romances. It contains well-drawn characters, and the writing is very good.

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Charlotte Windham has a mind of her own and she doesn’t see herself falling into n love and being under some man’s control. During another unwanted proposal, she is rescued by Lucas Sherbourne, her brother’s neighbor and longtime enemy. Although the two men have mended their rift, there is still a bit of difficulty between him and the Windhams.
When Charlotte discloses her plan to get “ slightly ruined” Lucas points out the fallacy in her plan and proposes. When they are actually compromised, there is no other choice and they get married and move to his home in Wales.
One of the best parts of this book is the way Lucas deals with Charlotte’s forceful personality. He doesn’t let her roll over him and he does compromise when he can, but he also sets her straight when she is not being realistic. She hides some of her activities from him but as she discloses some things he is surprisingly supportive. They have a great chemistry, work together when a crisis occurs, and actually talk about their problems for the most part. Both of them have insecurities that they can vanquish together.
I have loved all of the Windham books and this is a great addition.

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<b>"'I like you,' she said. 'Somewhat. A little. I don't dislike you.'"</b>

Charlotte is the remaining single woman in her family - outspoken and mathematically-inclined. Charlotte doesn't suffer fools gladly. Lucas is very wealthy, but not part of the upper-crust. Which has given him a chip on his shoulder. They decide getting married would be mutually beneficial - and then they have to figure out what marriage means to them.

<b>"Perhaps this was what her version of matrimony needed to look like - pragmatic, with an element of attraction, but no delusions, no flummery."</b>

I haven't read the other books in this series. While the earlier characters play a major role in this book I didn't feel like I was missing anything not having read them. (However, I will be reading them as soon as I get time. Burrowes is an excellent writer).

Funny, smart, romantic - with a touch of practical. This was everything I could want in a book. Grace Burrowes is fast on her way to becoming a favorite.

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Grace Burrowes continues her Windham Brides series with Charlotte Windham and Lucas Sherbourne (the villain from the previous installment). As is usual for Burrowes, the two develop feelings for each other based on honesty and attraction; though it's a sudden marriage and Lucas is of a lower social class (rising only through his financial acumen), the two are well-matched and determined from the start to respect each other and honor their wedding vows.

Most of the story's action surrounds the construction of a mining shaft in Wales, with a tragic scandal and some prideful posturing thrown in. These obstacles are no match for love, naturally, and it's a delight to watch the story unfold. Burrowes' writing never fails to deliver warm affection and intimacy, and her characters shine. It's especially nice to see the family circle widen; Charlotte's proximity to her sister allows the story to showcase a family relationship that loving and incomprehensible all at once.

I loved her last book (about Charlotte's sister) but really didn't much like this one. I had liked the sparking romance between the main characters in the last book but when they're on their own it just doesn't have the same magic. Overall, I didn't really much like each character and they both felt watered down after everything was said and done.

This is Lucas and Charlotte’s story. The Windham’s have done it again. Charlotte has married Lucas Sherborne who is not a Lord. He is a wealthy businessman. She lives next door to her sister the duchess. Lucas is building a mine. There is a dastardly Earl who was involved with Charlotte’s best friend who died giving birth to his child. He is trying to make trouble for Lucas. He has never had to deal with the Windhams. They become a love match. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.

Grace Burrowes is one of my favorite authors and she doesn't disappoint with this new addition to the Windham story line. Lovely romance heartwarming characters. Its a keeper!