Kept from marrying by both sets of parents, Lady Anne Barkley and Captain Lord Hartley (Hart) Corry meet after 11 years. He had assumed after his father bought him s commission and sent him off to India for 5 years that Anne had married, as he could not find her. Anne had not heard from him as her father intercepted letters from Hart and dismissed the maid who had helped pass letters. Anne assumed that Hart had never really cared for her, else he would have found some way to communicate with her.
Meeting at his brother’s country home, each has questions for which they want answers, hurt feelings that need soothing, and opportunity to see if they still suited. This story evolves from this meeting. The ups and downs of their resolving their concerns fills out the story. There is a HEA ending. I enjoyed this Regency Era Romance, and found the story compelling reading.

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

Yes! This is Hart's story! We've seen him in previous Sinful Suitors books. I was always wondering about him. He wanted to become a spy but his background was minimal. He seemed like a decent guy! And he is! This story is about his unforgettable love, Anne, who ruined him for any other woman. This is a tale of misunderstanding, manipulative parents, and past broken hearts. It was wonderful!! Sabrina Jeffries delivers a well written story that always pleases the heart, or in this case, Hart! A perfect end for the Sinful Suitors!

This novella is the second chance story of Anne and Hart who fell in love many years earlier and wanted to marry but both fathers, for their own reasons, separate them and prevent communication between them. This long separation leaves doubts when they meet again. This lighthearted tale is an enjoyable, quick read.

Sabrina Jeffries' romances have the best mix of plot, humor and heat. We always buy her for our library.

The Risk of Rogues is a very satisfying novella. It is a second chance at love story. Anne and Hart were in love as young people but both of their fathers opposed the match. Hart's father opposed it so violently he purchased Hart a commission in the army and sent him off to India the following day. Hart wrote Anne, explaining and asking her to wait for him. Anne's father intercepted the letters and led her to believe that Hart was a rogue not to be trusted. Ten years later their paths cross. Hart still wants her. Anne wants him but is afraid of his reputation as a gambler and a womanizer. Hart embarks on a "re-courtship" to win her trust. Anne interviews everyone who knows him to get the true picture of her suitor. It is a quick and pleasant read.

I received The Rick of Rogues by Sabrina Jeffries from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review. This is a novella and the latest of her Sinful Suitors series. It can be read as stand alone but this series is so wonderful, it's worth reading all of the books in the series
A second chance love story about Captain Lord Hartley (Hart) Corry and Lady Anne Barkley. Both are surprised to find themselves at the same house party and Hart begins a "re-courtship." Lady Anne is more cautious about everything but is unable to suppress her feelings in the end. A wonderful novella that goes into just enough depth of their past relationship to answer questions. Hart comes off in the public eyes as a devil may care person without responsibility and has to prove to Lady Anne he is indeed responsible and mature. Delightful and charming, I always enjoy Sabrina Jeffries' stories. #TheRiskofRogues #NetGalley

Rogues are risky, aren't they? Lady Anne runs into her former suitor upon his return to England and he acts as if nothing ever happened. Could she have meant so little to him? Will he fight for her hand a second time? Can he trust her with the secret he is holding? Much romance and drama unfold in this delightful story from Sabrina Jeffries.

The book centres on the rekindled love between Miss Anne Barkley and Captain Lord Hartley Corry. I read all of Sabrina Jeffries books so I was genuinely excited to read this novella but I am sad to say that it just did not live up to her normal standard.

For me, the story seemed rushed and the characters never really had a chance to shine. A huge amount of back history and emotional build up seems to be missing. Worth a quick read but not one of SB’s best.

I received a copy of this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest unbiased review.

Very cute, characters and story alike. A couple separated by circumstances beyond their control (with perhaps a little foolishness and a few misunderstandings thrown in, of course) reunite years later, older and wiser, each with their own insecurities. One has trust issues, the other a secret he can’t share. They never stopped loving one another but can they figure out how to navigate the consequences of their past mistakes and present assumptions to come together again and make it work?

It’s always refreshing to have a truly upstanding, respectful, vulnerable, egalitarian (if somewhat anachronistic) hero. Both the h&h had rather modern sensibilities when it came to their more intimate moments, but as a modern reader that bit of straying from period-accuracy doesn’t bother me. A quick, delightful read!

Short and sweet, this delightful novella is a second chance tale of Lady Anne and her long lost love, Hart. Several long years after her father denied Hart’s request for Anne’s hand in marriage, the two meet at a house party of Hart’s older brother and wife. It’s there Hart decides he will again attempt to woo Anne into marriage, but Anne needs a few guarantees. What better way to begin than with some kisses?
This is a fun tale and a fitting piece to a wonderful series I recommend to readers of historical romance.

THE RISK OF ROGUES – Sabrina Jeffries
The Sinful Suitors Series, Book 5.5 Novella
Pocket Star Books
ISBN: 978-1-5011-4454-7
July 2018
Historical Romance

Hatton Hall, Shropshire, England, 19th Century

Captain Lord Hartley Corry arrives to visit his brother Warren, the Marquess of Knightford, at his estate in Shropshire believing it a men’s hunting, cards and drinking event. Upon his arrival he finds a ballroom full of guests. His sister-in-law Delia greets him and tells him she had to remind Warren it was the week of St. Valentine’s Day, and that all of his friends were married. Then Hartley comes face-to-face with the only woman he ever loved and loves still, Miss Anne Barkley, now Lady Barkley. How did she become a lady? Nine years ago, when he had asked her father for Anne’s hand in marriage, the wealthy merchant had refused his offer. Hartley believes it was because he was a second son, even though he was studying and working to become a barrister. For the last four years he has worked as a spy for England’s former spymaster, Lord Fulkham, who has just become the new foreign secretary. Anne, though, believes Hartley to be a gambling womanizer who abandoned her. Hartley makes it his mission to change her mind.

The situation between these two unusual characters is fraught with doubt and misinformation. Anne questions Hartley’s motives and accuses him of rebelliousness. He calls her stubborn. Older now, both want to discover what they missed in each other’s character as an impetuous younger couple. They both had been naïve. Do they have any hope for a future together? It is a fun and quick read.

Robin Lee

A quick fun read about reunited lovers that takes some twists and turns before reaching its satisfying conclusion. Loved the characters of Lady Anne and Captain Hart, but wish the story had been just a bit longer to fill in some of the missing pieces of their earlier romance but overall, for a novella, it was a great read.

3.5 stars rounded up to 4
The Risk of Rogues is not one of Ms. Jeffries' best books but still very much enjoyable (at least in my opinion). I love second chance romances and this one was very sweet. Overall the romance was good and I liked the plot I just wish the book was a little longer. This was a very short novella and I feel like it could benefit a lot if it was another hundred pages longer and we could find out more about Anne and Hart and what makes them tick. Hart makes (or has made in the past) some mistakes that may have been forgiven a little to easily and quickly in my opinion, but if you get past that it keeps you entertained. Overall it's a sweet story, there's nothing that particularly stands out as extraordinary though in positive or negative way, but with the likeable characters, it makes for a cute and quick read. Recommended.

My primary criticism of this work is that it was too short - it felt more rushed than some historical romance novellas I've read in the past. I would have liked to learn more about the hero and heroine, especially the hero - his characterization felt a bit more simple than I'm used to getting from Jeffries.

This was an entertaining little story, with a charming H and delightful h , with great chemistry and passion. It’s a very quick read, really just a novella. Sabrina Jeffries is always a reliable go to for a great romance. I’ve never read one from her that wasn’t good.

Meh. I didn't realize this was a short story. I didn't feel like I get to know the characters at all. The story felt very rushed and unbelievably paced. They loved each other in the past, were separated for 10 or 11 years, then they're back together and all the magic is still there? It might have been more believable if it had been a year or two. Some anger and hurt feelings are easily overcome. A little conflict is easily resolved. Ho hum. Thank goodness the book was so short.

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A wonderful lighthearted, second chance Romance , set at a house party , that has a HEA , what more could you possibly want .
This is a short read , around 2hrs for me but I read quite quickly.
This one I loved ,
They love each other
They want to be together
Parents stopped them last time
Now pride and lack of trust stand in their way
I enjoy Sabrina’s way of writing, I found this one light on the angst, which was great, but heavy on the entertainment , also great .
Perfect bedtime reading
I received an advanced copy of this book and chose to submit a review

Fun fast paced novella. Lady Anne and Captain Hart finally meet again after 10 years. Is the passion still there? What about the trust? It's a quick read but great for summer fun.

An entertaining but unfortunately an essentially forgettable read. Disappointing as this is normally one of my favorite romance writers.

This is a fast-paced, fun, light-hearted read, that will keep you wanting more. It's perfect for beach days.

Just keep in mind that it's a novella, so the author will not go into great depth on the characters back stories.