Rogue Most Wanted ⭐️⭐️.5

Wanted: an engagement of convenience. Found: A noble suitor.
Raised on a remote Scottish estate by her adoring grandfather, Lady Theodora Worth has inherited an earldom as well as the land itself. But when an upstart duke challenges her claim to the title and the Ladykyrk estate, Thea is suddenly in need of a husband—in name, at least. An elderly neighbor with a thoroughly modern sensibility and a dashing great-nephew just might be the answer to Thea’s prayers. Except she has no intention of marrying the first man she meets. That would be utterly ridiculous.
It just can’t be him. . .
Lord William Cavensham is entirely too devoted to his family’s estate—ever since he was jilted as a lad--to wed, but he agrees to meet the woman his aunt has taken under her wing—and introduce her to possible suitors. But after just one meeting with beautiful, spirited Thea, Will is determined to help her reclaim her title. And even moreso, he can’t stop thinking that perhaps marriage to this bold, passionate woman may be the one thing he’s been missing all along?

There’s one creed all Cavensham men subscribe to: they fall in love completely and decidedly. But what happens when the woman you fall in love with swears she'll only marry you as a last resort? Rogue Most Wanted is the 5th book in the Cavensham Heiress series by Janna MacGregor and can be read as a stand-alone.

Having read several books in the series, I enjoy seeing the characters from her other books interact here. Actually they were probably the best part of the book.

I just felt the main characters Thea and Will weren’t fully developed, the book didn’t connect all the dots for me. All in all it was an OK book that should have and could have been a great read.

I received this ARC for free in exchange for my honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you NetGalley, Janna MacGregor and MacmillanUSA.

I loved this sweet and compelling romance. Theo was brave and smart and one hell if a woman but she still needed someone to help her and she turned to a really hot alpha. Will was awesome to read and fall in love with. Their story was fun and easy to fall in to.

This is the first time I have read a book by this author and I will be reading more. I liked this book and felt like it was an easy, quick read. It held my interest from the start to the finish. I enjoyed the older aunt character as well as all the other characters in the book. I did feel like it dragged a little toward the end but other than that small issue I enjoyed finding this new author for me. I would recommend this book and author to others.

This latest installment in Janna MacGregor's The Cavensham Heiresses series has truly likeable main characters. Thea and Will with all of their 'flaws' deserve the happiness they are struggling to find. There is mystery, villians, a scurrilous newspaper, humor and family love in 'Rogue Most Wanted.' Unfortunately for me, there is also graphic sexual descriptions. I just have clued in on when to start skipping pages and I didn't miss out at all on the lovely story. There were hints of more to come, and I look forward to it!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

A very good novel, it's well written, engaging and entertaining.
I loved the way the author developed her very complex and realistic characters and how she makes you root for them and share their feeling.
The historical background is well researched and I liked how it was detailed.
It's one of those book you have to read as fast as you can.
I look forward to reading other books by this author, I'm happy I discovered her books.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

This book was a bit slow going in the beginning. It felt like a lot of read reading before this couple even met ( it probably felt longer than it was).

Once they met, though, the story took off. Will had been jilted ten years before the book starts, since then he had hardened his heart against others and buried himself in his family’s estates. When his great aunt decides to set him up with her neighbor he humors her and meets the girl, Thea. They immediately decide they do not want to get married but decide to be friends. It doesn’t take either of them long to regret that. They fall in love, but it seems circumstances will keep them apart unless Thea can find proof of her inheritance, which was hidden by her grandfather before his death. Without that proof she has to jilt Will again and marry her cousin to save her estate.

This is book 5 in a series, I have not read any of the prior books (this book suggests we would know the hero better if the other books were read). That said, it didn’t dwell on prior characters and stood well on its own.

I enjoyed this book. It was so nice seeing a strong heroine who was a countess in her own right! And Will and his family were just lovely. I thought this was a very well written story and thank you to netgalley for the ARC!

I've been waiting for Will's book for a while now and it didn't disappoint!
A hero devoted to his family that has had his heart broken and a stoic heroine with a sense of duty and loyalty to the land she belongs to, Will and Theodora are simply meant to be.
I love how they desperately try not to fall for each other and they can't avoid it. I really like the honesty they have with each other and how the conflict is derived from their circumstances (external ones) that they are able to overcome together and not because of miscommunication or petty dramas between them.
I've said this before in the series and I'll say it again... I love seeing a loving, caring family of the ton. The Cavenshams are kind, thoughtful and care for one another and others and sometimes we need to read about that and be reminded of the good in the world.

I love the whole Cavensham Heiresses series, so I was excited to read the latest installment, featuring endearing brother Will from the previous books. This book was decent, but not my favorite in the series. Thea inherited an earldom from her beloved grandfather, making her a countess, but a distant relative decides to challenge the inheritance in court. When the hearing committee makes it clear that they'd look more favorably at her case if she were married or engaged, she turns to her neighbor--and her neighbor's nephew, Will, who can't resist helping a damsel in distress.

In the beginning, I absolutely loved the book. This novel is about a Scottish Lady, Lady Theodora Worth, or short Thea. She took care of her grandfather for the last seven years on their estate Ladykyrk in Northumberland, living completely isolated. Now her grandfather is dead and his male heir, the heir of the English title, challenges her - he wants her title and her estate, a Scottish title that can also be inherited by a female. She knows that she will have to go to London to speak her case but there are some problems on her way - she wasn't raised. She isn't able to pour tea correctly or she doesn't know a single thing about comportment.
In her fear, to lose he, she asks her neighbor for help - an elderly lady, a little eccentric. Her family lawyer tells her that she should get married or at least betrothed to have a better case in London.

On the other side, there is the 2nd son of an influential duke - Lord William Cavensham. Years ago his heart was broken, shattered. Since this day he does not believe in love anymore nor is he interested in marriage. His aunt sends an emergency request to him so within 5 days he travels without a real stop from London to Northumberland, to help his beloved aunt. But what he finds there is no emergency - she wants him to marry Thea to save her. He is not interested in it at all.

Well, that's the start of the story. The issue with Thea and Will is that they both do not want to get married but agree to become friends, best friends. He is Thea's first and only friend. Because they cannot find the charter (an official declaration that the Scottish title can be transferred to a female) in Ladykyrk they have to travel to London. The Canvensham family is influential in London and they want to help Thea.

In the beginning - the first 50% of the book - it's mostly about the fact that they do not want to realize that they are meant for each other, that there is more than friendship. All the family members see what Will and Thea do not see. I really enjoyed those 50% but then it became a rigmarole. It's a lengthy seesaw.

My main problem with the book is that there are no obvious paragraphs with blank lines when the perspective changes. Many episodes are partly explained from both perspectives which is boring and not necessary. I do not like to read things twice at all.
The other thing is that she does not care to lose her virginity to Will but agrees to marry somebody else later one without even thinking that she could be carrying Will's child or that her future husband may care about her lack of maidenhood.

I liked this book! And I wasn't expecting it to be so likeable. Thea and Will are hardheaded that you want to knock their heads together. Honestly! Not a time to be stubborn. Thea is sweet and passionate and clearly an intelligent and capable woman, a good match for Will

This is apparently the 5th book but not knowing the first 4 books didn't detract from this one. It just made me curious about the other 4 couples.

And sometimes I feel like it's Lady Edit and Stella who are behind the Cryer. Huh.

This was a fun read that has reignited my interest in regency stories again.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for a copy of this book.

Rogue Most Wanted is the fifth book in the Cavensham Series. I truly enjoyed reading it! This is Lord William Cavensham's story. He is the brother/cousin of the previous Cavenshams. His leading lady is Lady Theodora Worth, Thea. They meet through Will's aunt who decides to play matchmaker between them. I thought it was cute that they both felt relieved when each stated that they didn't want to marry each other. It is then they establish a friendship, because Will decides to assist Thea in society and help her with her title, that sparks begin to fly. Because of their past experience or lack of that they don't know what to do with each other, so they begin to tread lightly in enjoying their physical attraction. The author did a very good job of making Thea's lack of social skills very believable. We see her stumble along the way and it takes a while for her to build up her confidence. It is Will's persistence to help her that made him a great hero.
Having read the previous books I enjoyed seeing the couples from those books. Will was a little overwhelmed with all the mushiness between them, but it is what made him realized what he was missing out on. At the same time Thea felt loved and accepted for once.
I highly recommend this series! Can't wait for the next one!

“Everything in my life had been dulled to gray until I met you…You make my life bright again.”

Jilted at a young age, Lord William Cavensham was left with a broken heart that has hardened over time. Will fell in love once, and vows to never give his heart to another. So when his beloved Aunt Stella sends word that she is in need of his help, he’s speechless that her request is for him to marry their neighbor or else be disinherited.

Theodora Worth has known nothing but life at Ladykyrk estate. Raised by her grandfather, she has grown up caring for the tenants of Ladykyrk as if they are her family. After her grandfather passes, an extended family member swoops in claiming rights to Ladykyrk and all its titles and lands. Theodora runs to her trusted friend, Stella, seeking her wisdom, and is shocked when her solution to keep Ladykyrk is to wed her to her favorite nephew, Lord William Cavensham.

So what happens when two strangers who have no wish to wed but are left with little choice? Well, be careful what you wish for…you may just get it…in the most delightful way!

Dear Reader, I loved this friends to lovers story! I honestly do not think the blurb nor the title give the book justice. Will is not what I would consider a rogue…he had his heart broken as a youth, and is afraid to be hurt again. Theo is a young woman looking for friendship and family…and she finds both with her beloved Will. Together they form a lasting friendship that grows into an everlasting love.

Highly recommend Rogue Most Wanted by Janna MacGregor! Although this is the 5th installment to The Cavensham Heiresses series, it may be read standalone. I can’t wait for the next book and Devon’s story!

*Received ARC via NetGalley for honest review*

The characters in this book were great. Thea was realistic in both her pain and her awkwardness and Will served as a great foil to that. The villains were both delightfully evil although I would have liked to see a little bit more of one of them - I have a feeling he might show up as a reformed male main character in a future book though.

Lord William Cavensham’s cousin Claire reminds him to be careful what he wishes for. He learns that lesson well as he falls in love with Lady Theodora Worth, also know as Lady Eanruig. Ms. MacGregor shares with us the difficult situation Thea found herself in – caring for her aged grandfather as he lost his memory and his care for himself. Thea did everything she could to protect his dignity keeping only a few close servants as she did so. She, also, took complete care of her grandfather’s holdings and vast estates.

Now, Thea finds herself in a fight for her title and lands, her birth right through her grandfather, only a small part of his legacy. How does William fit into this situation? Her sweet neighbors, elderly Stella and Edith plan for their nephew to marry her and help her keep her estate.

William is one of the stunning Cavensham’s who have entertained us previously. All of the Cavensham’s are in love matches, leading the way is their parents, the Duke and Duchess of Langham teaching them about love, too. Yet, William has not been so lucky. He thought he was to marry a distant cousin, but she jilted him causing him to close off his heart. Thus, when his sweet, elderly great-aunts plan his marriage to Theo, he is not about to marry just to help a stranger keep her estate. Then, he meets her and slowly falls head over heals.

Although this charming romance is about Theo and William, her battle for her lands, his reintroduction to his heart, her loyalty to her people, his desire to remain unwed, you see that so much of it is wrapped around Theo’s desire to continue protecting others. First and foremost, her grandfather and his memory. Involved, is her guilt over her feelings once he did pass on. Then, Theo believes she must keep her promise to protect the tenants of her lands from her unscrupulous cousin. He is the one she is battling for her rights.

Ms. MacGregor is a stunning writer who crafts a touching story of the love of a granddaughter for her grandfather while trying to protect others. Thea and William have a touching relationship that will touch your heart as you see them reach their HEA.

What I appreciated about this historical romance is the amount of time our main characters spent getting to know one another which then led to the falling in love. Nothing instantaneous here, which makes their relationship all the more believable to me. This is a story of two good people trying to do their best for others, even to their own detriment. Fortunately, this does not cause them to be martyrs - their intentions are much too good for such negative feelings. I do feel like more time could have been spent on the “big bad villain” and the courtroom storyline, and this causes the second half of the book to be weaker than the first. But it’s all wrapped up tidily with a pretty bow, and I love an HEA. 3.5 stars if I could, rounded up to 4.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

This is the second book I’ve read by this author and I really enjoyed the previous one. This one is about Lady Theodora Worth who was raised by her grandfather when her parents died, in and a small rural area of Scotland. He was of noble status and when he passed away by Scottish law the title her uncle held was to be passed to her yes a (women) not the men. While still grieving her distant cousin is challenging her position as the Countess of the Scottish estate and lands. She is desperate and seeks the only person whom she can trust for help. Lady Stella Payne who agrees to help get hear ready to be introduced into society since she never was. She is also a powerful woman who is related to political people and needs her help to stand a chance fighting her distant cousin for the rights of the title/land at a hearing in London. She’s also a matchmaker offering up her favorite Nephew Lord William Cavensham as the perfect husband to make her claim much easier if she is engaged if not already married. This leads to a quirky meeting and craziness all around when she is invited to stay with his family in London until the hearing. They also will pretend to be engaged while her trusted staff try to locate the missing documents to prove she is countess and owner not her cousin. The book did drag a bit here and there but I was glad I stuck through it . I enjoyed the power of the strong willed Thea fighting for what rightfully belong to her. I was given an ARC from St Martian Press via netgalley. These options expressed are solely my own.

Theodora is in a bind and scrambles in thought as to how to extricate herself from the dismal calamity before her. She must come to terms with her choices or forfeit all. How in heavens name should she go about this, finding a husband of all things when she had no idea of manoeuvering in society. Imagine such an innocent let loose in the ballroom, now all the rats and perverted souls have come to nibble.

Book Title: Rogue Most Wanted
Author: Janna MacGregor
Pub Date: 6/25/19

***ARC was provided to me by Net Galley and the Publisher for a fair and honest review***

Overall rating: 3.5/5 Regency Romance with a bit of scandal and courtroom drama.

Heroine (Lady Theodora Worth): 4/5 Thea has taken care of the estates and her grandfather for seven long years, missing out on her Season in London. Her title is being challenged she will need the help of some friends to keep it.

Hero (Lord William Cavensham): 3.5/5 Will does not believe in love after his heart is broken at 19. Now at 29 the second son of the Cavensham family finds himself trying to deny himself of a love match.

Plot: 3/5 Thea’s title is being challenged by a distant cousin and she is willing to try anything to keep her home and tenants safe. Including marrying but not Will. He is the serious great nephew of her neighbor and both decide quickly they will not suit but he agrees to help her. Together they wil try to save Thea’s title but can they keep their hands off each other along the way?

Personal Review: Thea is a far better person than most people; she sacrifices a huge part of her life to care for her grandfather with dementia. His own heir doesn’t even bother to check in on him. She truly cares for her tenants and employees and was even willing to sacrifice her own happiness to protect them. She's a stand up character with a moral backbone that could only rival Ned Stark’s.

The first half of the book was definitely my favorite. Thea getting to know Will and truly become friends was cute. Thea learning what it means to be apart of Society was fun as she grew up mostly isolated from the world.

I wish there was a bit more banter between Will and Thea in lou of the back and forth admiration for the other.

If the court case was going to be the frame story, there should have been more time in court. Ferr-Colby was a bit too much of an idle threat, he didn’t really appear enough in the story to produce real tension. This made him feel like a throw away character rather than the main antagonist.

Only made it through 35% of this book in 4 days. I felt no connection to the characters and no chemistry in the couple. I am usually able to read a book in two days. This book just wasn’t interesting and the couple was annoying. The writing seems to try to hard to be flowery. I apparently liked the writer’s work in the past and gave her good reviews. This was just boring.