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This is a different type of story. Theodora Worth has inherited a Scottish Earlom from her Grandfather. A distant cousin challenges the claim. Theodora must go to London to establish her claim. She cannot find the document that establishes her claim
William Caversham marriage proposal was turned down 10 years ago.

They get together as friends and try to help solve each one's problem. This is the fifth in the series, but I did not have any trouble reading it as a standalone. The writing was very good, and I found no errors.

I liked it and plan to go and read the first ones in the series.

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I am currently listening to other Janna MacGregor novels and am slowly becoming a fan, This happens to be the best one that I’ve read thus far. It is a story of a Lady Theodora (Thea) Worth, Countess Eanruig, who has inherited her grandfather’s title and in order to keep it she must defend her right and challenge a male heir that isn’t deserving. She searches desperately to find the legal document that entitles her to the title but believes her grandfather has misplaced or destroyed it. With the help of Lady Stella Payne and Lady Edith her best friend, they attempt to get her nephew, Lord William Cavensham married off to Lady Thea. What starts off with H/h content with their lives and no intent of becoming attached in a marriage of convenience, turns into a wonderful and very nice story.

I think the H/h are so good together and the other characters are delightful and engaging. At times, I found myself teary-eyed, laughing and loving them all. It is a well-written and a heartwarming story. Although I have book read this story, I would love to audiobook it in the future narrated by Rosalyn Landor or Kate Reading. It ends in a welcoming HEA and I would highly recommend this as a great read.

I received a copy of this ARC provided by the Author/Publisher via NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions contained herein are my own.

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I was so happy Janna wrote Will’s story. I always love her books and after each one she ups her game.
The story felt it had more emotions than her other books. Will was hurt early in his young adult life, which resulted in him closing himself off from love.
Thea is a kind, lonely, nieve yet strong at the same time.
When they meet there is sparks but can they overcome each of their personal problems and open themselves to a deep personal love for each other.
You won’t be disappointed in this book

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Another great installment of the Cavensham Heiresses! This is part of a series and I strongly recommend reading them in order - and now we get to see Lord William's story. I loved that this story included a woman's fight for the right to own property and manage her own life - it made it seem a bit more modern (I love regency stories that include a strong woman)!

I received this book free as an ARC thanks to Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Rogue Most Wanted is a phenomenal historical romance by Janna MacGregor. Ms. MacGregor has provided readers with a book that is fun to read and hard to put down once you start reading it. Will's heart was crushed at 19 when he was jilted. Ten years later his aunt is trying to match him with her neighbor, Theodora. Theodora has tended to her grandfather's estate since he became ill, 7 years prior. The cousin that inherited the Dukedom also wants the Ladykyrk estate. Will agrees to help her keep the estate when she tells him she doesn't want to marry him. Will and Theodora's story is loaded with drama, humor, sizzle and suspense. The characters in this book are fantastic and make this book a real pleasure to read. I enjoyed every page of Rogue Most Wanted and look forward to reading more from Janna MacGregor soon. Rogue Most Wanted is book 5 of The Cavensham Heiresses Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.

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

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I give this book 3 stars because, although I liked both Thea and Will, I felt the beginning dragged on and on with a lot of angst and not much storyline. The story did pick up about 3/4 of the way through and ended well.
I was given an ARC by NetGalley for my honest opinion.

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Theodora Worth has spent the last seven years caring for her ailing grandfather. She has protected him from society by keeping him sequestered away so that his dementia will not become something that will embarrass him with his peers. But now that he has passed away Theodora finds herself in a bit of turmoil. She is being accused by the press of having murdered her grandfather, which is absurd.

But she is also being challenged by a distant relative as to whether she is the true heir to the title and property of her grandfather. He indeed was leaving everything to her, but to prove that she needs the document that proves it. Unfortunately in his dementia her grandfather hid the document and she cannot prove her claim.

Thus she needs to marry and do so quickly so as to secure her position and the livelihood of her grandfather's tenants.

Lord William Cavensham comes into the picture because he aunt wants him to marry Theodora and rescue her from devastation. But he has his own turmoil in that he has been shunned by the Ton because of a slight he received when he was refused marriage by a societal heiress.

The story is well written, it is intriguing and beguiling. It follows the rules of the early 1700's culture in England and Scotland well. It paints a picture of turmoil for a young couple who must find a solution to a problem while also trying to decide if maybe love is in the making.

Janna MacGregor is a masterful storyteller and has delivered another amazing novel for the Cavensham series.

Enjoy

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A lovely romance.

Thea wanted help retaining her lands and turns to her neighbour for help. William's great aunt coerces him to help her neighbour and thus, William and Thea set off to make the most of the time constructing a case which allows Thea to keep her earldom and estate. And what started off as friendship blossoms into love.

I loved this book for all the lovely characters in it. A large family and plenty of friends helping and supporting each other. Rogue Most Wanted is a completely feel-good book.

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I have always been a fan Of Janna 's books ...she does not disappoint the readers keeps them hooked on with her captivating stories ...I have read 3 books in " The Cavensham Heiresses " series & am very happy to say Janna has continued her excellent penmanship again in " Rogue Most Wanted " the 5th in this series... It can be read as a standalone...

Theodora( Thea Worth) has inherited an ancient Scottish title Earl of Eanruig from her deceased grandfather the Duke Ferr-Colby & hence is countess...a unique concept of a woman inheriting a title in Regency Era ..The paperwork to prove she is the heir to Ladykyrk and is a countess has been misplaced. ... And she is being challenged by the new Duke who inherited the entailed properties and the title of duke , a distant cousin on the legitimacy of her claim because she is a female.....

Lord William/Will Cavesham 2nd son of the Duke of Langham is summoned by his Great Aunt Lady Stella Paynew to marry Thea as marriage to a upstanding peer can help save her Earldom. Will has been jilted at a young age , is disillusioned & not interested in marriage ...

Will & Thea both do not want to get into a relationship of convenience ...but when they meet each other they get attracted instantly...He gets charmed by Thea's innocence, smart, sensible, bold, loving personality, Thea in turn is charmed by his generous ,helping, kind persona....The love defined ,developing between the two characters is sensual, sizzling chemistry ...

The secondary characters in the book of Stella /Edith are so sweet ,lovable at the same time funny as two old busybodies trying to bring Will & Stella together...The stories written by Janna are character based & her books show the bond, strong relationships, priority between families...

A awesome read where u want to cry, laugh, love... you feel all the emotions ,feelings its so well written , presented....A heart warming book ...Towards the end of the book you feel replete & feel the goodness , cheer the story brings to you...A marvellous plot ,a fast paced book ... enthralling work by Janna ... Please do read i highly recommend this book ...

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This is an excellent read that revolves around Thea who’s grandfather has died and she inherits his Scottish title of Countess of Eanruig but now must defend her right to the title after his heir challenges her right to it. She needs to find a legal paper showing she is entitled to inherit but due to her grandfather’s dementia he has hidden or destroyed the document. In her quest to find the paper she meets William and the attraction is one they both deny but later come to realize they have strong feelings for each other. There is a HEA but a lot happens first and it is an excellent story that is well written and suspenseful. I would highly recommend this as a great read.

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The Rogue Most Wanted demonstrates that Janna MacGregor belongs in the same category as Julia Quinn, Stephanie Laurens, and Eloisa James.

Lady Thea recently inherited a Scottish earldom when her grandfather, the Duke of Ferr-Colby, passes away (Scottish titles can be passed to female heirs). Her grandfather’s English heir is challenging her possession of the title. He wants the property so it can be mined for minerals. Lady Thea is desperate to find proof that she is the rightful heir. Lord William, a neighbor, agrees to help Thea plead her case and navigate the ton while she is in London. After having been jilted, William intends to keep his distance but that isn’t as easy as he anticipates.

MacGregor weaves a satisfying tale of love, loyalty, family, and perseverance. If historical romances are your thing, this is a good one.

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After the death of her grandfather, Theodora Worth is fighting to keep her home and title as the new duke is fighting her claim.. Thea must find the
charter her grandfather had hidden which proves she is Lady Eanruig.

Lord William Cavensham’s aunt tricked him but as soon as he meets Thea he decides to help her. Neither Thea or Will want marriage, but agree to friendship.

Their growing attraction/love is greatly tested. This is an enjoyable read.

I received an advanced reader copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

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What a captivating story. I really enjoyed the storyline and the characters were well written. I felt how the characters felt and couldn’t put this one down I had to find out how it end. I can’t wait to read more forum this author

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This was a good book. I liked at the beginning how Thea knew what she had to do and stuck to it. Didn't like how later in the book she became indecisive. Makes her seem wishy-washy. Wanted to see the strong Thea throughout the book. I liked that the whole family was involved and stuck together throughout the entire book.

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Thea is a countess. She was raised by her Grandfather. He became ill and she cared for him as well as his estates, for seven years before his death.

Now she is being challenged by a man who inherited the entailed properties and the title of duke. The paperwork to prove she is the heir to Ladykyrk and is a countess has been misplaced.

The man who wants all the property has also started a campaign in a newspaper accusing Thea of having murdered her Grandfather. As well as behaving like a slut with her servants on a regular basis. Her reputation is in tatters.

Will Cavensham is a second son to a duke. His family is close knit, loving and caring. His god-mother has property next to Ladykyrk and she has become a friend to Thea.

She believes that Will can help Thea solve her problems. In fact, the entire Cavensham family becomes involved in helping Thea. She must learn how to move in society in London, how to present her case to the committee which will decide her fate and how to deal with people in general. Because she has led such an isolated life, there are many things which she never had the opportunity to learn.

Ms MacGregor is continuing the story of the Cavensham family. This is the most recent story in a series which has been built on stories of charming characters, budding relationships, tender love and strong family love.

Although this is the most recent entry in a series, the book works well as a stand alone. Past characters and relationships are explained. When we meet people from past books, all of them are fully explained.

Thea is a strong and powerful woman. She dealt with her grandfather's illness and continued to manage two large estates and cared for all the tenants.

There is one scene in the book which made me confused as well as disappointed. Thea is introduced to strangers and acts completely out of character. I did not understand the purpose of the entire scene nor did I feel it added anything to the story. There would have been better ways to introduce the new characters.

Will is almost a perfect man. He was jilted when he was very young and it hurt hims so much that he has immersed himself in managing accounting and some estate work for both his father the duke and his brother who will inherit the title. He is devoted to his family. He has substituted their lives for having one of his own.

I enjoyed this book very much.

Ms MacGregor has never disappointed me. She writes character driven stories which are populated by people who would make interesting friends.

I hope there will be another chapter in this series.

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

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This is the second book I’ve read by Janna MacGregor, and overall I really liked it. Will is a kind and passionate hero. Thea is resilient and a little unconventional. I love how the Cavenshams rally behind each other when they need help and also how open they are with their love. I felt a couple parts dragged a little, but overall it was a great story.

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Rogue Most Wanted is a unique story with the title of Earl being inherited by a female. Countess Theodora/Thea Worth has inherited an ancient Scottish title Earl of Eanruig from her deceased grandfather the Duke Ferr-Colby. She is also, inherits her home were she lived with her grandfather Ladykyrk Hall and its estates an total of 100,00 pounds. Thea is rich indeed! But the new Duke a distant cousin has challenge the legitimacy of her claim because she is a female. Females could inherit titles in Scotland but not in England. Thea can't locate the title charter from King Charles granting the title able to pass down to a female heir. She must go before a council in London and plea her case.

Lord William/Will Cavesham 2nd son of the Duke of Langham was jilted at age 19 now 10 years later he is being summon by his Great Aunt Lady Stella Payne. Lady Payne and her best friend Lady Edith has told Will he will marry Thea to help her save her Earldom. I liked these two old bitties. They are kindhearted busybodies.

Once Will and Thea meet they form a great friendship. Both agree at first they should not marry. They work together they stick together to fight the new Duke of Ferr-Colby. Wills entire family supports and accepts Thea. The friendship grows into love.

This is a well written story and it is different in that the title holder or peer is female. Both H/H are loveable well written characters. The entire storyline is what I love about real Historical Romance. It also, had a few sensual scenes at the end of the story giving it that extra something. I love reading about powerful, rich Dukes and there heirs. This story does not let you down. I really didn't want it to end!!

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Rogue Most Wanted is everything I love about historical romances. It took me back to times I will never have the chance of experiencing, it brings out problems that faced relationships in past history, and it introduces readers to a couple who clearly belong together despite circumstances that keep them apart. This book has it all PLUS emotion and I know it's going to be a hit this summer.

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What a wonderful story! Why must our youthful life follow us into adulthood? Jilted once, can he ever recover? How does she hold on to her inheritance in a time where men were supreme? This was a lovely historic novel that I was thrilled to read.

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I definitely enjoyed the other books in the series more than this one. While I understand the importance of Lady Theodora Worth's beloved home and her care for the tenants, I always felt Lord Wiliam Cavensham came second. She could never get over the guilt of her Grandfather not remembering her and feeling like she lost his love at the end of his life. Will bore the brunt and, if not for the stroke of luck, would not gotten a happy ever after. I like when both the hero and heroine fight for each other.

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