Publisher's Description:

LOVE IS THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF ALL

Geologist Gemma Hastings has no interest in pursuing romance—and no patience for Lord Cameron Lisle, an esteemed fossil hunter who has a way of always honing in on her territory. . .annoyingly handsome though he may be. But when a shocking attack puts Gemma in very real danger, she may have to accept Lisle’s offers of protection. Even if that means entering into a dangerous flirtation. . .

Lisle was once amused by Gemma’s dedication to her work. But now that he understands how much he’s underestimated her—a woman whose beauty is matched only by her genius—Lisle is desperate to prove his respect…and prove himself worthy of her. But is he too late? A bitter rival, desperate to steal Gemma’s scientific findings, is still at-large. Can Lisle help uncover the culprit and keep her safe—forever, in his loving arms?

My Thoughts:

This is the final book in this intriguing series about bluestocking misses who inherit a portion of a home that belonged to a deceased woman who was also in her life an equal to any and all of them.
Each young lady has been left a mystery to solve which has led each of them to their own happily ever after.
Gemma being the last who has yet to marry intends never to do so. However when her sister's brother in law comes into the picture will she be able to resist her antagonist? After all they seem to fight with each other rather than have any loving thoughts. Will her lack of clues to solve her mystery be a deterrent?
If the final unmarried young woman succumbs to the pull of love what will become of Beauchamp house?
I gave this book 4.25 of 5.0 stars for storyline and characterization and a sensual rating of3 of 5 flames. The pull between Cam and Gemma does lead to physical intimacy but the scenes are only warm.
I received a complimentary digital ARC of this book from the publisher to read and review. This in no way affected my opinion of this book which I read and reviewed voluntarily.

One for the Rogue by Manda Collins is an exciting historical tale. A tale of two geniuses who start off fighting against each other only to fall deeply in love. A young woman, the last of the four heiresses, is trying to prove herself among the male scientific geology community. She searches and discovers a skull that might make her career in geology. Another geologist wants the skull for himself. However, that man ends up dead and the skull goes missing. A murder investigation begins...and Gemma is warned to stay out of both the danger and the investigation. Like the other women in her family, she does not listen. Instead, she drags Cam into it with her. While they investigate they find they enjoy geology as much as the other one and they also enjoy each other's company. Despite the danger, the two single people end up putting themselves in repeatedly scandalous situations. Marriage is bound to happen...but will they willingly marry one another or be forced by society? Manda Collins kept me intrigued. Her words had me laughing all the way. I was rooting for both Cam and Gemma. Their intelligence and personalites were fun to follow. I adored both of them. I was so happy for their story...with the way it ended. Overall, I recommend this scandalous yet funny novel to all readers.

I have been on pins and needles waiting for this book ever since Cam and Gemma met in the last book. WOW! What fireworks between them – it was an epic battle – he was rude, abrupt and condescending and she was highly insulted and stubborn. Oil and water – they just don’t mix. But you knew that they would and it was so much fun to see them blend together so seamlessly. No, it wasn’t easy, but they did it.

The book is a fun read with fun characters and, I hope, the epilogue left a tiny crack for further books in the series or perhaps a new series with Special Appearances by the characters from this series. I’d love to see Lady Serena get her HEA. Did we maybe see a set-up for that? Perhaps, but we’ll have to wait and see what Ms. Collins decides to do.

In case you don’t know the premise behind the series, I’ll give you the short version. In her will, Lady Celeste Beauchamp chose four young ladies for their intellectual capabilities to spend a year in residence at her house, Beauchamp House. It boasted one of the most impressive libraries in England, a much-envied fossil collection, painting studio, etc. Each young lady was given complete freedom and the tools to continue her education in her chosen field. Each young lady was also bequeathed a letter and a task/puzzle from Lady Celeste. At the end of the year, any young lady who was still unmarried and still living in the house would inherit the entire estate. If all of them married or if all of them remained unmarried, then they would all share the inheritance equally. The first three books saw Ivy (classics scholar), Daphne (mathematician), and Sophia (painter) solve their puzzles and find their HEA. This book deals with Gemma Hastings, a geologist, and sister to Sophia.

What an exciting beginning – Gemma is a bit of an insomniac and she’s gotten up in the wee hours of the morning and crept from her bedchamber to go on a midnight ramble about the house. Outside, she sees what appears to be a lantern bobbing along in the night. Heedless of the consequences, she dashes out to confront whoever is on their private property. As she observes, she sees that it is her brother-in-law – Lord Cameron Lisle. Cam’s brother is married to Gemma’s sister Sophia, but Gemma doesn’t like him even a little bit and is indignant that he’s roaming around on their property. After she calls out to him, and he shushes her, she realizes that there is someone else with another lantern further ahead of Cam. Cam is exasperated that Gemma has alerted the man he was following and who has now disappeared. What was Sir Everard Healy doing on that beach? Now, neither Cam nor Gemma would learn any time soon.

A couple of days later, Sir Everard is found dead at the base of the cliffs below Beauchamp House. He was murdered while trying to steal a geological find of Gemma’s. Gemma didn’t murder him, Cam didn’t murder him – so, who did and are they still skulking around? Gemma’s artifact is missing, so whoever murdered Sir Everard stole the artifact. Cam and Gemma must work together to find the artifact and also solve the murder. Of course, as they work together, they are attracted to each other and that grows – until they are discovered in a compromising position and have to become betrothed.

Somehow, between compromising positions, ‘temporary’ betrothals, unchaperoned road trips, pretending to be married and spending the night together at an inn as man and wife, they manage to solve the murder and find the artifact.

It was a lovely, interesting, well-written read and I’m sorry to see the series end. However, it did have a lovely epilogue with future plans for Beauchamp house and Lady Serena. So, that is what gives me hope that we might get to visit with all of these lovely ladies in a future series or additional books in this series.

I have seen several two and three-star reviews for this book and they all talk about the same issues. I actually agree with much of what they say, but I just thought the book, as a whole, was good enough that it offset those issues for me. The first thing is that there weren’t enough fireworks between Gemma and Cam given the argument from the previous book and Gemma’s continued dislike of Cam. I would have liked to see a few more epic battles before they came to a meeting in the middle. The second was the lack of character development for Gemma and Cam. I thought Cam grew and changed a lot – he actually did most of the changing and adapting to Gemma’s ways rather than the other way around. However, Gemma did grow and she had to learn that she could have love and her choice of vocation IF she chose the right man.

This was a delightful read and I didn’t want to put it down once I’d read the first page. Well, actually, I didn't put it down -- I read it straight through and enjoyed every minute of it.

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Having not read the previous three books in this series, I can't say knowing the minor characters' backstories would have improved my enjoyment of the story. My primary complaint with this book is the extremely dull hero and heroine. I needed much more fire and wit from the super intelligent Miss Gemma Hastings. Her preference for a life of spinsterhood made sense, considering her academic interests. Lord Cameron Lisle needed more alpha-like qualities to make himself more attractive to this reader. He just didn't do it for me. I kind of get why they fell for each other. They were attracted to each other and also their proximity made the match rather convenient. Around the 70% mark, their romance became really good.

I'm not a huge fan of mysteries, but the murder mystery as well as the where's-the-hidden-fossil mystery were intriguing.

This story line of Lady Celeste leaving who estate to four bluestockings from varying fields has been a favorite of mine. They mystery behind each of their stories has been unique and interesting. Their ‘quest’ to stay single has not worked as each book has unfolded. Gemma is the last of the heiresses finding her romance. Gemma is sister to Sophia who is married to Benedick brother of Cam. So, Gemma and Cam already have a tenuous connection previously and are related by marriage. Their first meeting was difficult at best.

Suddenly, they both begin to see each other in a different light. Both are geologist, or fossil hunters as stated in One for the Rogue. Gemma has been left a fossil to find on the property, her chore from Lady Celeste. Of course, the secret of the fossil was not kept a secret very well since others knew of it and were searching for it, too. Early into this book, similarly to the previous books, there is a serious issue. In this case, it is the death of a competitor, of sorts, looking for the hidden fossil.

Gemma, as the final hold out on remaining single, decides to join with and lead Cam in investigating the death and searching for the fossil thief. These two keep finding themselves in compromising circumstances. Namely, they cannot keep their hands and mouths off of each other, while at the same time telling everything they really do not like each other. Both continue to state they will never marry.

One for the Rogue is just as enjoyable as the previous books in the Studies in Scandal series. I am looking forward to Serena’s, the widow and not very successful chaperon, romance next.


The above review is the one posted on twitter and will be on Amazon. Please allow me to share my thoughts on the conversation that so affected Cam and his view of marriage. He and Ben talked about Cam’s having witnessed his father leaving the father’s mistress’s home when he was a child. Ben and Cam discussed the reason their father had a mistress was to ‘protect’ his wife from another miscarriage, protect her health. Oh yes, his father could have been abstinent, but his father was not a ‘monster.’ Cam knew there was a ‘rift’ in his parent’s marriage and attributed it to his father having a mistress, yet, he thought his father seemed ‘as devoted a husband as ever.’ Ben states he is not excusing their father's behavior, but that Cam was viewing it from a 12 year old’s perspective. So, Cam’s male logic determines he, too, would do whatever it took to keep his wife, hopefully Gemma, alive, just has his father had. Baloney! I kept thinking while reading this conversation that it was acceptable for peers of that time period to take a mistress. Cheating is CHEATING! The man loved his wife so much that he took his carnal desire to a mistress to save her life. That is a load of baloney. It may have been acceptable in that time period, but surely there were men who were true to their vows, too. And, loved and respected their wives enough to remain faithful. This whole line of reasoning could have been left out of an otherwise delightful book.

Manda Collins is an amazing writer. Let's get that straight right now. HOWEVER, her books are either huge hit or a big miss for me, and unfortunately, this book was a big miss. I just didn't like the main characters. There wasn't anything that drew me to them, and in fact, I was a bit turned off by both of them. Cam was a misogynist until he suddenly saw Gemma's breasts, and then all of a sudden he appreciated her for her beauty and wit. He became her protector. She even asked him point blank if he changed because of how she looked, and he's like no, of course not....RIGHT. It was just a coincidence that he changed after he saw her prettified.

And then there's Gemma, who is a strong, independent woman but almost too strong to be likeable? I like women who can defend themselves, and she could definitely do that. But her stubborn will felt childish to me. Even when logic says be careful, someone is out to kill you and has killed before, she just doesn't want to be held back by "the man." There are times when the man is right and you should stand down. Accept help. Chill. Out.

Ultimately, this book was just pulled down by the main characters. I think it had a lot of potential, but I couldn't connect to the main characters.

If only my ereader would hold a good charge I could have finished this in a day or two. I felt it to be well written with twists to keep your interest. This was a new author for me but I gave it a try and was glad I did. It peaked my interest so I will be giving more interest in this author.

I love this series. And I love Gemma as a heroine. Not only is she feisty and fierce, she's determined. And she makes for an extremely likable character. Lord Cameron Lisle is also a fave, because he recognizes his faults and makes amends. I love the enemies to lovers trope and I love how sweet Lord Cameron is with Gemma, though he's still a bit of a rake. Best of both worlds.

This is a fun series and makes a fantastic summer read.

A cute story about a head-strong and independent woman set on staying unmarried and focusing her life on her geology field, and one equally stubborn male geologist that can’t help butting heads with her every time they meet.  The story had adventure, a murder mystery, a theft that needed to be solved, and two people so perfect for each other that they couldn’t help but get onto each others’ nerves every chance they got.  It also had passion and a sweet love story.  It did have a few slow moments but overall it was an enjoyable and well-developed story. It didn't have any emotional strife or tension that can heighten a story, but it was cute and enjoyable and I liked the two main characters quite a bit.

I have really enjoyed this series. There was one point in this book when I was so mad for what Gemma was going through but we both survived :-) I am hoping there will be another book with Serena's story in the future. Thanks for the entertainment!

The last of the heiress meets her match and it is a funny and mysterious story due to the presence of huge lizards....I like this book where the characters fell in love despite their better judgment and in the end everybody has their happy ending.

L'ultima delle ereditiere trova l'anima gemella nonostante nessuno dei due sia interessato al matrimonio quando piuttosto alle "lucertole giganti"... Questo libro mi ha divertito fondamentalmente perché nessuno dei due personaggi cercava l'amore ma poi vivono comunque felici e contenti ;)

THANKS NETGALLEY FOR THE PREVIEW!

I had a really tough time getting into this story and found that I never really got into it. I would put it down and not look forward to coming back to it. I just wanted more...more heat, more chemistry, more fireworks. This was just boring. The most exciting party of the story was the murder mystery and that I didn't figure out. That addition to the story is the saving grace of this book so if you're not too picky about romance, this may be the book for you.

Sophia gravely misses Lady Celeste, the lady who recently brought her and three other heiresses together to help them with their studies. Lady Celeste also left each lady a clue before passing away. That clue is supposed to lead them to an artifact of value. Unfortunately, Lady Celeste passed on before she completed her letter to Sophia that contained her clue.

Sophia cannot stand her brother-in-law Cameron "Cam" Lisle, or so she tells herself. When circumstances bring them together, Sophia finds herself torn as to how she should feel about Cam. Sophia knows the mysterious Beauchamp lizard is just waiting to be discovered, but never expects someone to lose their life over it. Sophia must solve this mystery before it's too late. The adventure continues in ONE FOR THE ROGUE.

Author Manda Collins's STUDIES IN SCANDAL series is a great way to pass your time. It consists of four novels, READY SET ROGUE, DUKE WITH BENEFITS, WALLFLOWER MOST WANTED and ONE FOR THE ROGUE. Each novel can be read as a standalone, but all add something extra to the series. I recommend reading them in order for the full effect. ONE FOR THE ROGUE is the last heiress, Sophia's story. It is full of mystery, romance and adventure. Fans of Ms. Collins will not want to miss it.

Bluestocking Miss Gemma Hastings love is fossils and stones but she is despondent that her benefactress at Beauchamp House appears not to have left her any clues as to where she can find her “greatest fossil-hunting find”. That however is about to change, along with her opinion of Lord Cameron Lisle, her new brother-in-law. A fitting end to a series of books about four heiresses but can be read as a standalone.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

There are 4 young ladies who are brilliant scholars in their respective fields. They have been chosen to be honored by a woman who admires women with good minds. There have been 3 earlier books about 3 of the young ladies. Now we have Gemma. Gemma is an expert in fossil hunting and studying the history of her finds. She has been encouraged by an aunt to never consider marriage. Gemma believes that will be easy for her. Gemma is wrong.

Lord Cameron Lisle is also a fossil hunter. He is not an heir so he is in no hurry to do anything but follow his passion for hunting fossils. He likes his life.

The one time Gemma and Cam have met, they had an big argument. He refused to print an article she wrote. He did not believe women were capable of being as knowledgeable as she claimed. She found it impossible to believe he could be so impossible.

That argument is forgotten when they have an opportunity to really have a conversation. She believes that she may have found a very special fossil which proves the existence of a large lizard which once lived on the English coast. He is willing to help her prove her find.

When another fossil hunter is found murdered, Cam and Gemma begin to work together in order to find the murderer as well as retrieving the skull which has gone missing.

Although this is part of a series, it works easily as a stand alone read. Characters appear from past books, but they are introduced and easily identified.

I have enjoyed the 3 previous books in the series. I had some issues with this book. Cam is identified as a supposed rogue. But, he immediately morphs into someone who is continually apologizing for being himself.

I would have enjoyed some more conflict between Gemma and Cam. She comes off as a spoiled brat who is unwilling to listen to anyone while he appears to be willing to surrender his identity in order to make Gemma happy.

For me, it would have been better if she were a little more able to see things from another perspective. Or listen to her sister and her friends.

The mystery is not the main focus of the book. It is relatively easy to find the villain. The main focus of the book is the growing relationship between Gemma and Cam. She begins to see him as a person rather than a competitor. He begins to respect her for her intelligence as well as her ability to be charming and humorous when she chooses.

Ms Collins writes a really terrific story. I hope there is a plan to give Serena her own story, she deserves the attention.

I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley. I am voluntarily writing this review and all opinions are my own.

Two people, Gemma and Cam come together due to their love of fossils but not of each other. As Gemma has sworn never to marry and Cam wants a bride who is biddable their is no romance between them but things change as they are thrown together, more and more. There is a HEA but not before there is a thief of a fossil, a murder, a pretend marriage and an attempted murder. The book is a great read and I would highly recommend it. I received a copy of this book thru Netgalley.

By Manda Collins, Book #4 in the series Studies in Scandal, One for the Rogue can be read without knowledge of the previous books. The main characters in this one, the geologist Gemma Hastings and fossil hunter Lord Cameron Lisle, had already crossed swords - I mean, appeared in Book#3.

Gemma, the last heir to Lady Celeste's house still unmarried, faces the challenge to find what exactly her benefactress left for her, since the old lady had no time to finish her instructions for Gemma. Not only does Gemma have to find that, she also has to prove her value as a scientist. Gee, life is not easy, especially if her main opponent is handsome and intriguing!

Lord Cameron couldn't stand the opinionated Gemma in Book#3... But wait a minute! He starts to notice her dedication to her studies/work and, because of the murder of a fellow fossil hunter, Cam spends more time with the young lady and... Well, it doesn't take long for him to notice how wrong he was.

Finally, I hope Ms. Burke writes a novella about a secondary character of this series: Serena.

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

I enjoyed the story but didn't love it, I guess I was expecting more argumentative banter between Gemma and Cam since since had disliked him from last book but we really didn't get that. I also found it a little slower than I tend to like, but it is what it is, hopefully you will enjoy it more than me..

The last book in this fun series finds Gemma Hastings, geologist, and Lord Cameron Lisle, fossil hunter, searching for a stolen fossil and falling in love. She has no desire to be married as she thinks a husband will interfere with her work. Cam’s attracted to her but not planning to marry.

After a storm, they discover what they believe to be the famous Beauchamp Lizard. They must wait til daylight to dig it out safely, but when they go to do so, it’s missing and someone’s dead! Gemma decides they must consult an expert who is not too far away. They are caught in a storm and must spend the night in an inn. Cam’s brother, the vicar, makes sure he understands they must marry.

The bad guy was not who I suspected and there are other things going on. Gemma and Cam decide maybe marriage wouldn’t be a bad thing as they could work together finding fossils. I enjoyed this series very much and think you will too.

I received an advanced reader’s copy of this book.

I enjoyed this latest book in the Studies in Scandal series.

Gemma is not afraid to investigate when someone steals one of her discoveries even if it means she is putting herself in further danger. While Gemma and Cameron hadn’t gotten off to a good start, Cameron sees that she is knowledgeable and he finds himself having to rethink some of his preconceived notions. He offers to help Gemma. The investigation brings these two together allowing them to evaluate whether they are perfect for each other or not.

I liked that both Cameron and Gemma have to step back and evaluate their first impressions of each other and that they were open to change their previously held views.