This book is an overdose of sugar. So sweet, I thought I got cavities from reading it. No, but really, in all seriousness, this is one of those books that makes you go, "Awwwe! How cute." every 10 pages. Is it cheesy? Absolutely. Is it corny? Absolutely. Is there instalove? You bet. Did I care? Nope. Sometimes you need an extra, sickly sweet, dose of sugar to just get through the night.

Rogue Most Wanted surprised me in a few ways. The first being at how well it was written. It wasn't that I was expecting it to be a total hot mess, but I was pleased when the words easily flowed and I kept turning the pages to just keep reading more and more. The second way it surprised me was how much I really enjoyed Thea and Will's characters. Thea was headstrong and persistent despite being naive about many things. William was genuinely sweet, nice and easy to be doey-eyed over but not in a roll-your-eyes kind of way. The bonus surprise in this book?! The raunch level. I wasn't expecting that but HELLO! It was 100% most welcome. It was sweetly built up and done in stages over the course of many chapters. It felt absolutely real and natural.

Also, there is a gossip rag called “The Midnight Cryer” that publishes nonsense about our beloved characters. It reminded me of a 19th Century Gossip Girl. It didn't really add anything to the story but I thought it was an intriguing way to break up the chapters and keep the story moving.

I think this was a record for me for the number of times I said "sweet" in a review. Do yourself a favor and pick up this sweet book!

As soon as I read the prologue for Rogue Most Wanted, I knew that I was going to be an emotional mess reading the book. My heart shattered for Will. The moment his heart broke, I burst into tears. I wanted to reach through my Kindle and hug him. I also wanted to smack Avalon for hurting him so bad.

The book continued pulling on my heartstrings when Thea was introduced. Her grandfather raised her in a small village that was far removed from London. She was never introduced to London’s ton. Instead of taking deportment/dancing lessons, she was learning how to run and manage her grandfather’s estates. While she was doing that, she was also hiding her grandfather’s condition from everyone, including his heir. Her grief was palpable. There were points in the book where I wanted to hug her too.

I also got angry while reading Rogue Most Wanted. I got upset every time I saw a quote from The Midnight Cryer. That “paper” took Thea’s grief and made a mockery of it. The insinuations and the nicknames were awful. I felt for Thea whenever she read that paper. Because who knows that they were going to print.

Thea and Will had an almost instant connection. I found it funny that Thea was the one to tell Will that she wasn’t going to marry him. Mainly because he was at her house to say the same thing. I loved seeing their friendship grow. It made the romantic connection stronger.

Speaking of their romance, I loved it. Will was instantly struck by Thea and vice versa. The world melted away when they were together. There was a point in the book where I wanted to bash my head against a wall because they wanted to be “just friends.”It drove me nuts.

The storyline about Thea and her quest to find the charter to prove that she was the rightful heir of her title was sad. And again, made me angry. She loved her people. She took care of them. Her grandfather’s heir wanted to move these people to another village and mine. I did think that it was forward thinking of the author to have Thea make a statement before the Council pleading her case. I also found it forward thinking that Thea didn’t want to marry or get engaged so that it would look good for her. She tried to win on her terms.

I was an emotional mess at the end of the book. Thea had to make a choice. No matter what she did, someone was going to get hurt. Will had to come to term with what happened to him in the past. They both needed a miracle so they could be together.

This is a heartwarming and romantic story! I find it refreshing, Thea and William we’re both lovable characters! However , even though I enjoyed and find interesting the story I couldn’t connect immediately with the characters .

3,5 stars

This is a heartwarming and romantic story! I find it refreshing, Thea and William we’re both lovable characters! However , even though I enjoyed and find interesting the story I couldn’t connect immediately with the characters .

I have to say that you really loved Theo and William from the start even though they seem to drive you crazy through most of the book. While the romance and things whirling around them made this a very enjoyable story the fact that these 2 seemed to keep ducking the obvious made me a bit crazy but there are some surprises in the last 25% of the book that you won't see coming and I really did not feel like I got a proper dose of revenge (I am a unrepentant revenge junkie) so 4 Stars it is and with a better revenge I could have made it 5 .

Enchanting and Romantic. Highly recommended!

Thea earned a spot at the top of my list of favorite historical heroines! She's practical and sharp, willing to learn, devoted to her small circle, and loyal to the tenants of her estate. When her title and her estate are threatened, she steps way out of her comfort zone to preserve her late grandfather's beloved estate and the people whose livelihoods depend on it.

Despite the title, Will is no rogue, but he's swoon-worthy nonetheless! He's actually a decent fellow. He doesn't have mommy or daddy issues, he isn't a manwhore, and he isn't reckless with his money. Rather, he's dedicated to his loving family, little is said about his pre-Thea swiving, and he's quite responsible with his and his family's resources. But he's not a goody-two-shoes. Layered within all that loyalty and maturity and English reserve is plenty of charm and humor and passion.

This was my first Janna MacGregor read and I'm sad that it took me so long to find her. Despite not having read the other books in this series, I didn't have any trouble catching on to the cast of characters. If anything, I'm more keen to read their stories now.

Lady Theodora has inherited an estate from her late grandfather, under an old Scottish law that allows women to inherit titles. But a relative is claiming that her title is English, and therefore should go to him. Theo, who has spent years isolated from society and taking care of her aging grandfather, must now go and argue her case before a council of stuff English nobility. In order to make her case more appealing before the tradition-bound council members, she must marry, or at least be engaged. Fortunately, her eccentric neighbor has just the nephew in mind...


This book was...okay. I very much liked the set up, which was unusual but easy enough to understand. Stella, the eccentric aunt, was an absolute hoot and each of the main couple were interesting enough in their own right. They were just...agreeable together. From the very start. Theo's attempts to enter society weren't enough drama by themselves and there was no extra tension generated between the two love birds so the whole thing just felt kind of...flat. I do like me a nice, good-boy hero in a romance (as opposed to the rake character) but those are cases where the plot drama really needs to drive things and...it didn't. It had the potential to, but it didn't. Alas.

To be posted 7/1/2019

This book is a lot of fun. Thea and Will are charming, we get to see some past characters, and Aunt Stella is a delight.

There's a mystery, as well, around the edges. I enjoyed it, and it was a great weekend read!

Lord William Cavensham, the second son of a Duke comes to the rescue of a Countess who is in dire need of a husband so she can save her estate from being taken away from her in Janna MacGregor's latest historical romance, Rogue Most Wanted.

William Cavensham left an impression on my mind when I met him in The Luck of the Bride and I had been eagerly waiting to read his own story ever since. In Rogue Most Wanted, I finally got my wish!

Lord William Cavensham is loyal, responsible, loves his family and devstatingly handsome. A romantic in his youth, a past incident left him heartbroken and cynical of love.

Theodora has lived in isolation with her ailing grandfather and knows nothing about the womanly behavioral requirements of society. She has singlehandedly run her grandfather's estates to flourishingly prosperous results. But now a distant cousin is challenging her claim to her title.

I loved the interactions between Theodora and William. They are both headstrong, stubborn, smart, loyal and so suited to each other but prevented from a happily-ever-after due to their insecurities.

The story kept me interested all through. The plot execution, the storytelling and the characters development are all beautifully done.

I enjoyed meeting the Cavensham family again and watching my favourite couples from this series so deliriously happy in their lives.

Another heartwarming and deliciously engaging story in the Cavensham Heiresses series, the only thing that I didnt care for in this book are the ugly news posts by the Midnight Cryer that just didnt do anything positive for the story. How the newspaper got their info and what would happen to them when the truth came out kept me interested but at the end I was left wanting.

All in all, Rogue Most Wanted by Janna MacGregor is a heartwarming and deliciously engaging historical romance with strong characters that will keep the readers entertained and provide a nice break from the chaos of reality. 4 super shiny stars out of 5 to it. Njkinny recommends this book to all lovers of historical romance and I look forward to reading more from the author in the future.

I am a sucker for historical romance. I enjoyed reading The Good, the Bad, and the Duke and I enjoyed William Cavensham in that one. We only saw him briefly but I thought he was funny so when I saw that Rogue Most Wanted was his story, I had to read it. I was not disappointed. I loved William and Thea so much. Their chemistry was clear from the moment they met and the two of them were just so stubborn in their positions to not marry. I loved how strong, capable, and amazing Thea was. To take over caring for her grandfather and his estates and the tenants at 18 was very impressive. She was racked with guilt with how everything happened during her grandfather's illness and when he died that she couldn't think about love and all of that. She just wanted to save Ladykyrk and all of it's tenants. I thought her character was perfect and I loved the sacrifices she was willing to make even if I was screaming at her to choose love. William was a sweet, considerate, and loyal man who cared deeply for his family. He was wiling to do whatever he needed for them. He'd given up on love after being jilted ten years earlier and his stance on love and marriage made a lot of sense.
The two of them became fast friends and relied on each other until it turned into more for the both of them. I loved their relationship and the fact that it started with friendship. They were perfect together. I absolutely enjoyed Aunt Stella! She was a hoot and did whatever she wanted to do. She kept me laughing with her antics. I also loved William's family. They accepted Thea and supported her from the beginning. This was a good book and I cannot wait to read, Wild, Wild Rake! February cannot get here fast enough.

Ten years ago Will Cavensham was jilted in love. It's left him wary to ever start any serious courtship with a woman. He's seen true love firsthand with his parents and all his siblings and while he desperately wants that for himself, he doesn't want to put himself out there only to get his heart broken again.

Lady Theodora Wolfe has spent the last seven years caring for her grandfather which, by extension, means she's also been in charge of the care and running of Ladykyrk Estate. When her grandfather passed away, the title should rightfully pass along to Thea, making her a Countess. However, her right to the estate and title are being challenged and the only advice that can seem to be given is her Thea to marry quickly.

When Thea and Will meet, the expectation is that they'd make a perfect match, but Will is not ready to give his heart so easily despite his clear attraction to Thea. And Thea, will also drawn to Will, doesn't want to be forced to marry in order to retain something that is already rightfully hers, she wants to marry for love.

As they work together to prove Thea's challenger wrong, their feelings for one another will grow, but can they set aside their preconceived notions of love to see what's right in front of them?

Initially, I was surprised when we had to wait so long for Will's book, but it was worth the wait.

Will and Thea are such a great pair, and I like that, despite the attraction, they really start off as friends. Being sequestered away while her grandfather was sick, Thea was lacking in friends and even family as it was just her and her grandfather. Contrast that to Will and his two (technically three) siblings and their families and you see that, first and foremost, Thea just needs people. People who are her friends, who are on her side especially as she, essentially, has to prove her worth to the courts in order to keep her home.

I understood where Thea was coming from when she says that she didn't want to be forced to marry in order to keep her home, which is hers by right. But I felt like this declaration, on both Thea and Will's parts, gets a bit muddled because they are both so clearly attracted to each other, yet they staunchly stick to their original dedication of not marrying. For what it's worth, I think it's supposed to be muddled because the whole situation and all the circumstances are almost outlandish by today's standards, but it really brings to light in a pretty clear and straightforward way the challenges single women faced.

Something I really loved about Thea's character was her confidence. She knows herself and she knows the land and the tenants. Besides wanting to make sure she's honoring her grandfather's legacy and life, which could understandably make someone step back to make sure the things they're doing are correct, Thea has been successful at keeping the estate running, she knows what she's doing. Likewise, her romantic interactions with Will is another place where we see her confidence. This time in her body. She isn't afraid to take charge and explore her sexuality. She makes no qualms for her lack of experience, it isn't ever even an issue, which is not typically something you see in historical romance. At least, not in many of the ones I've read. I like that she paves her own path and that those who actually care for her don't try to redirect her, but just go along and give her aid.

For his part, Will almost gets overshadowed by Thea. I don't want to say that his initial misgivings about love are not important, because they are for his character, but the trials and tribulations that Thea faces as a woman, a titled woman fighting for her home, outshine Will's own unfortunate experiences in love.

I will say that I think this one had one of the best, most enchanting, climatic scenes out of any in the series thus far. It was sweet the way things finally came together.

I've really enjoyed this series. I look forward to each release, and in wondering where things could go next, never fear, Janna MacGregor has left a clear path to the next member of the Cavensham (extended) family that we'll see find their happiness.

Rogue Most Wanted
The Cavensham Heiresses book 5
by Janna MacGregor

WOW!!!! I’m speechless Janna MacGregor you have ruined me! I’m in love with Will and Thea and can’t possibly love another couple, they truly were special!

Although Will had his heart broken many years ago, and is set against marrying deep down inside he truly wants to be loved and share that special bond with someone. Will is a very family oriented man and will do anything to help his family and in this case marry a strange woman to help her out.
Theaodora Worth is by rights a titled woman she holds the title of Countess an ancient Scottish title Earl of Eanruig decreed by King Charles and is in a dire situation. Having spend the past years managing her deceased grandfathers estates, who was the late Duke Ferr-Colby. She now has to fight the new Duke who is a distant relative for the legitimacy of her titles and inheritance.
Until her friend and neighbour Stella who happens to be Wills aunt, advises her that she has to marry, and the perfect candidate is Will!

I loved these two! Loved their banter and I so enjoyed seeing them fall in love. The best relationships come from friendships. The attraction was there, they didn’t jump into marriage they decided to work together to find a way to save her title and estates, support from his family gave her that family bond she never had. This was an emotional love story with intrigue and plenty of misunderstandings, and a love that grows into something life uttering for these two. I HIGHLY recommend this and all of Janna MacGregor’s books they are engrossing passionate and emotional stories, that keep you engaged in the plot and characters.
Now on to the next Cavensham book!

I received a complimentary copy from the author this is my honest unbiased opinion.

This is the fifth book in the Cavensham Heiresses series, but reads decently well as a standalone. Fans of the series will no doubt be delighted by the appearance of many of their favourites, but for me the best parts of the book were the sections where it was just Will and Theodora (and Aunt Stella) at Ladykyrke, the estate Theo inherited and is in danger of losing because she can’t prove her right to it. That and the parts about Theodora’s grandfather, who she nursed through years of dementia; they read so believable and so painful, I got a lump in my throat several times while reading.

I understand ‘Rogue’ is one of the buzzwords in historical romance right now, but honestly, Will is the furthest thing from it. He’s kind, responsible, and almost desperate to be helpful, to the point where his family are actually taking advantage of his good nature. The sole voice not in his favor is that of the Midnight Cryer, a gossip rag who has it in for both Will and Theodora, to an extent I found frankly unbelievable, because Will is the son of a duke, and any duke in Regency England was far too fearsome a personage to be trifled with in such a manner. Frankly, if the duke is such an all-around good guy as he’s portrayed, he should long ago have made it his mission to put a newspaper printing such scandalous falsehoods about his family members out of business anyway.

That aside, I quite enjoyed the story right up until Theodora decided to be a martyr and sacrifice her own happiness to protect her tenants, a move which was completely unnecessary. She could absolutely have handed her cousin the victory without marrying him, by simply withdrawing her claim, but that never even seemed to occur to her. Frankly, I just didn’t buy it; it made her adversary seem cartoonishly evil rather than just greedy, and Theodora seem stupid, which she certainly wasn’t.

Honestly, I found myself skim-reading from there to the end. I’d figured out early on where the papers Theodora needed were hidden, so there seemed to be a lot of manufactured drama where she couldn’t figure it out which made me feel impatient because it was just so blatantly obvious. Of course, if she’d found the location back when it was telegraphed to the reader, there wouldn’t have been a story.

This is one that’s hard to rate; there were some genuinely excellent parts but some really frustrating and unbelievable ones as well. In the end, I’m going to plump for three stars and say I’m disappointed, because I know the author can do better than this.

“They say lightning doesn’t strike twice in the same spot, but you’ve proven that wrong.”

Okay, first off. Let’s applaud me for reading a book in a series without reading the previous ones. That is unheard of for me! I ALWAYS read in order, so when I noticed this was book 5, I was stuck and decided to be brave and just GO FOR IT! I can’t wait to backtrack and read the other 4 in this series. This was my first time reading a book by Janna MacGregor and definitely not my last!

So, I’ve recently gotten into historical romances, and I’ve only read a handful so far. But let me tell you… I’m REALLY liking these rakes and rogues… 😉 They are definitely something I will start seeking out. I love a good “bad boy”.

This book just made me smile so much honestly. I couldn’t stop highlighting and I want to share soo many quotes with you guys, but I’m restraining myself.

“”Thea, I want it all.” His voice was so low, she wasn’t certain she’d heard him correctly. “I want everthing you can give me.””

Y’all. I adored this book so much! I loved the Julia Quinn, Bridgeton feels with the newspaper writer in each chapter. I felt some Gossip Girl vibes because of all the drama. Put that together, and BAM! You have Thea and Will’s story.

What a fun book!!! I enjoyed the characters and plot!!! I am lookin forward reading more books of this author!! She is very talented!!

Lady Theodora Worth’s grandfather held two titles. He was Duke of Ferr-Colby, an English title, and the Earl of Eanruig, a Scottish title. Thea was to inherit the Earldom and her distant cousin, the Dukedom when Grandpapa died. When the greedy cousin decides to contest Thea’s claim to the title and the estate, she seeks the advice of her neighbor, Lady Stella Payne. If she can find the original title charter, she can prove her claim, but it seems Grandpapa was forgetful and a bit addled at the end, so he hid thinkgs to keep them safe. Thea cannot find his hiding place for the documents for the title and the estate. Lady Stella thinks that she should marry, and she knows the perfect man for her, her great-nephew Lord William Cavensham. It might work, but it will not be easy to get these two together.

William and Thea are wonderful characters. They are clever, hard-working, kind, and caring. They like each other, but hold back. William was jilted when her was younger and Thea has lived pretty much alone and doesn’t want to marry in haste. Lady Stella and her friend Lady Edith are delightful meddlers. The new Duke is a greedy uncaring piece of work. The entire Cavensham family provides an army of support. The story is full of emotion, drama, uncertainty, and a fair dose of humor. It also has a mystery to solve, or more like a scavenger hunt, for the estate documents. The twists, turns, and surprises in the story hold you attention to the end. Rogue Most Wanted is an enjoyable read. I recommend it.

I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

A woman on the verge of losing her family home, title, and way of life. A man who thought he had given up on love.

Rogue Most Wanted is the next installment in The Cavensham Heiresses series and is my favorite of them all. The story begins as a simple “marriage of convenience” plot, but the characters that drive this tale are some of the best I’ve ever met. The heroine is a quirky young woman, unaware of social etiquette. The hero is kind and compassionate and believes himself happy in his bachelor life. There are aunts with marriage schemes, secrets held close to hearts, and a scandalous newspaper trying to disparage the reputation of the socially naive heroine.

Society tries to throw this family into disarray, yet through it all this sweet and loving cast of characters never relent. By the end, I found myself wanting to join this family and settle into a blissful life of love and laughter!

If you are a fan of character driven stories, this is your perfect match!

William Cavensham doesn’t want to get married and has dedicated his life to manage his family’s affairs. When his great-aunt calls him to her estate in Northumberland, he’ll come running to her aid.
Thea Worth is the heir of an ancient Scottish title that’s being challenged and, among other things, has been advised to get married or engaged before going in front of the men who will decide upon her fate.
Will and Thea are amazing characters and their story is a special one. They are filled with feelings of loneliness and insecurity and need each other to see the way to true love.
I liked the premise of the book and the storyline and really got into the characters and their plight, but again, what could have been a great story lost its appeal at about 80% when the story slowed down and started dragging towards the end.

Though this latest offering wasn't Ms. MacGregors' best, it was still an enjoyable read. It was cute and I liked the characters. I did think that the hero's family's love for the heroine seemed a bit forced and quick, that the hero's motivations were weak, and that the conflict felt forced towards the end of the novel. BUT it was a sweet read, well deserving of 3 stars.

I always love going back to the Cavensham family for yet another family member’s romance and this time it’s Will’s turn in ROGUE MOST WANTED. Thea is more accustomed to running her grandfather’s estates as he grew more forgetful in his final years than to becoming a debutante in society on the hunt for a husband. Yet her needs mean nothing now that her grandfather has passed and an unscrupulous Duke is crawling out of the woodwork with his eye on her grandfather’s land and titles. Even though one titled land could pass down to her – if she could find the paperwork that proves that fact. Her only hope is to marry yet that is the last thing Thea wants to do. Her neighbor’s well intention “help” might be the answer if she ever really wanted to marry a stranger and not wait for the love match she craved.

I enjoyed watching Thea and Will work their way through stubbornness, drama, misunderstandings, and danger to trusting in their feelings for each other. This story will play on your emotions as there are many moments when I teared up over events that were happening. Janna MacGregor has always written stories that touch my heart but this one goes a bit deeper into that emotional response from me. I had such a good time with ROGUE MOST WANTED and I’m definitely looking forward to WILD, WILD ROGUE which is up next in early 2020.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley. That does not change what I think of this story. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*