Jon and Emma's story by Adrienne Basso, Every Bit a Rogue, sheds light on a unique story told when precision and steamy characters. I recommend this book to all readers of romance.

great books!! Love the way the characters developed through the story. I have always enjoyed Ms Basso's books and this one is so enjoyable!

When a young lady sacrifices her reputation to save a viscount, it’s the beginning of an extraordinary adventure in Adrienne Basso’s captivating Regency tale.

Jon Burwell, Viscount Kendall, knows what the gossips say about him. They claim he’s been a dejected, half-mad recluse ever since he was jilted at the altar.

Painting and sketching have been Emma’s consolation since her own secret heartbreak. When she stumbles upon the viscount’s workshop, his machine revives her artistic imagination.
A tale of romance and intriguing characters this story is not to be missed.

Why was Jon a rogue? What was so artistically inspiring about a threshing machine? Why did this characters fall in love with the original people? This was all the bad cliches of a romance. Unrequited love for someone who really is only in the story to offer a reason for heartbreak ( as if confessing your love and.getting rejected is on the same level as being left at the alter ) there was also no chemistry or passion or real life emotions. Just here are two people they fall in love despite trying not to. The end.

Jon Burwell, Viscount Kendall, knows what the gossips say about him. They claim he’s been a dejected, half-mad recluse ever since he was jilted at the altar. The simple truth is that Jon has thrown all the passion he once had for his fiancée into his latest mechanical invention. But his single-minded existence has lately been shattered by repeated encounters with Miss Emma Ellingham, his neighbor’s intriguing sister-in-law. Painting and sketching have been Emma’s consolation since her own secret heartbreak. When she stumbles upon the viscount’s workshop, his machine revives her artistic imagination. The gentleman himself is even more fascinating—and deeply seductive. When Jon is accused of a crime, Emma risks her good name for his sake. But though the threat of scandal compels them to wed, only courage can overcome their pasts, and allow desire to transform into love.
This was an ok story. I’m really not crazy about stories where the characters are in love with other people. It really just depends on the story. I decided to try it anyways as I’ve read other stories from this author. This one just wasn’t for me.
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This book surprised me in a great way. There was nonstop drama, a lovable couple worth rooting for, based on their past love troubles, and a satisfying ending! Although this was the fourth book in the Ellingham's series, I didn't feel lost in the story, so props to the author for making it accessible! The constant twists and turns of the plot kept me reading long into the night, and the steamy scenes kept me coming back for more. Overall, a 4 star read for me.

I would definitely read more from this author, and look forward to more spin-offs of this series!

This is part of a series, and I haven't read any of the others, but this wasn't an issue. Each book features a new couple with some cross-over. While there was nothing wrong with this book, it didn't hold my interest. There was nothing special that made the characters or the plot stand out. It reads like so many other historical romances. Formulaic in its plot and characters. 

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Adrienne Basso’s Every Bit a Rogue is a charming, engrossing and wonderfully romantic Regency tale about second chances, unexpected blessings and healing from the past which is warm, witty and immensely enjoyable.

Miss Emma Ellingham was absolutely delighted when her sister Gwen and Dorothea both married fine, upstanding and honorable men who made them immensely happy. Even though she had to resign herself to spending the rest of her life as a spinster, Emma was perfectly content with her life. She had her family, her passion for drawing and her freedom to keep her occupied and even though the muse had abandoned her and she hasn’t had the urge to pick up her pencils and brushes for quite some time, Emma refuses to complain – especially as life does have a funny way of surprising you when you least expect it, as she discovers one day when she stumbles upon Jon Burwell, Viscount Kendall’s secret workshop and finds herself intrigued by the contraption which he is working on and which he hopes to revolutionize the world of farming.

After being jilted at the altar in front of all of his friends and family, Jon had vowed to give society a very wide berth and to throw himself body and soul into his work as an inventor. Having spent hour upon hour in his workshop working and fine-tuning his machine, Jon is so lost in his work that he hadn’t realized that Emma Ellingham had found his hideaway and had walked in. Jon immediately orders her out of his working space, but Emma will not be so easily deterred. The machine has aroused something deep within her which compels her to rush home and commit it to paper. The elusive muse has returned with a vengeance and Emma finds herself consumed by getting every detail right. When she returns for a second visit – much to Jon’s chagrin – she is so lost in studying the Viscount’s invention that she does not realize that there is a storm brewing. Trapped with the Viscount in his workshop, Emma hopes that nobody will discover that she has spent the night with him, but fate has other ideas in store for the two of them…

When propriety leaves Jon and Emma with no other option but to wed, they think that theirs is going to be a marriage of convenience where feelings and emotions are not part of the equation, however, when succumbing to temptation proves inevitable and passion erupts between them, desire pushes them together, but will they allow secrets and insecurities to tear them apart?

Can Jon and Emma’s convenient marriage ever give way to everlasting love? Or will the two of them continue to let their fears get in the way of a long and happy future together?

Adrienne Basso’s Every Bit a Rogue is a delightful Regency tale that is sprinkled with witty repartee, red-hot chemistry, sizzling sensuality and uplifting and poignant romance. Written with style, flair and heart, Every Bit a Rogue is a captivating tale that brings two lost souls together which will pluck at the heartstrings and keep readers turning the pages.

Jon and Emma are two fantastic characters who are brilliantly drawn and nuanced. Emma is a spirited and independent heroine and Jon is an honorable, charismatic and noble hero readers will simply fall in love with.

Adrienne Basso is a talented writer who will steal every reader’s heart with this irresistible, atmospheric and wonderfully engaging Regency romance, Every Bit a Rogue.

I enjoyed the beginning and I really loved the ending. The rest, I am not so sure. It isn't that it was bad, not at all; just that I couldn't warm up to it. For instance, I would have liked the heroine's talent to be a bit more present and protagonist in the plot.
Both hero and heroine are nice, in theory, I definitely enjoyed their banters but I wish the story could have been more focused on their relationship, rather than adding sub-plots.
Also I haven't really understood the need to include the hero's former fiancée's husband death, if not in praparation of an HR where she is protagonist, I found it a bit pointless to be included to this extent...

I have not read the previous books in this series, but this can be read as a stand alone. I found some parts of this book a bit slow and repetitious. However, the characters drew me in and I was very happy with the ending.
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I've read this author before so was pleased to be able to read this - really enjoyed it
great character development - really enjoyed the story

Unfortunately this was a DNF for me. I made it to 35% but was unable to connect with the couple. The hero was quite soft and beta for me and there was not anything outstanding about the heroine. I just didn’t feel the chemistry and passion.

I did think the jilted groom was an original setting and not often found in historical romances. I find no fault in Ms. Basso’s writing style, I just did not connect with her characters. I do look forward to reading other books by her however.

Every bit an English gentleman best describes Jon, the hero, in my humble opinion. He was smart, dashingly handsome, and kept his manners and temper in check, even under stressful circumstances, such as being jilted at the altar in a crowded church. Seriously, I held him in highest regard right from the get go with how he handled that hot mess. I really couldn’t find anything objectionable or roguish about him, except he was quite roguish between the sheets when it came to sharing them with his wife, Emma, the heroine. So, yeah, among the sweetness here, there were definitely some graphic, steamy scenes, my fellow romance book loving friends.

Emma, Emma, Emma.. I really wanted to tap her on the shoulder and ask her why she still wasn’t over her teenage crush rejection years ago. Since it happened just between them, I felt the humiliation she couldn’t let go go was over dramatized in her own mind. She’d never even shared a kiss with the older guy, people.

All in all, I enjoyed this leisurely paced romantic tale and seeing these two perfect for each other lovebirds find happiness. I was surprised the ending wasn’t more dramatic though, especially considering the unsolved murder. Loose ends mostly got tidied up with a neat little bow, but that is certainly better than a nonsensical conclusion. We are even given a short epilogue that proves life did turn out well for them, indeed.

Title: Every Bit a Rogue, Series: The Ellinghams (Book 4), Author: Adrienne Basso, Pages: 352, stand-alone but part of a series, jilted good guy English gentleman hero, sweet heroine with self imposed, one sided romantic baggage, a couple very steamy scenes starting with their wedding night.

Book 1 - How to Enjoy a Scandal
Book 2 - How to Seduce a Sinner
Book 3 - A Little Bit Sinful
Book 4 - Every Bit a Rogue

(I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was not given any payment or compensation for this review. There is no relationship between this reviewer and the author, publisher, or NetGalley.)

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Book: Every Bit a Rogue
by Adrienne Basso

Series: The Ellinghams #4

Released On: February 25, 2020

Reviewed by: Barb Massabrook of
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Heat Rating: Smoking Hot!🔥🔥🔥

Overall Rating: 5 Stars and 5 Kilts


England 1824

Jon Burwell, Viscount Kendall, had been humiliated on his wedding day, since his bride-to-be stood him up at the altar! His betrothed Dianna Winthrope, didn’t even have the grace to let him know before the ceremony. He gets a letter from her brother at the wedding, that she had written breaking her promises! No instead, she humiliated him with a church full of guests! Not only that, but this very shallow, selfish and spoiled woman, who wanted expensive bobbles, frocks, very specific and expensive items and food for the wedding. In addition Dianna implored to see many European cities for their wedding travel tour. Jon agreed to everything even though he couldn’t afford it, he still wanted to make his fiancé happy. So he stiffened the property and everyday income, went without personal necessities to pay for the wedding and overpriced wedding trip. As he could not afford these expenses and would put pressure on his cash flow for some time.

Dianna Winthrope still didn’t show up for the huge fancy wedding she dreamed of! Jon wanted a small country wedding-not this big huge affair. Yet he wanted to make his bride happy! He was heartbroken and confused, not understanding what he did wrong until he read she ran off with another man. Jon went into isolation after that, but found a perfect retreat. A mechanical project, instead to keep his brilliant, scientific, mind occupied. After his public humiliation and rejection he was staying away from shallow, cold-hearted women!

Jon knows what the gossip-mongers claim, he has withdrawn from society due to his runaway bride! He is half insane putting himself in self exile from society after his wedding fiasco! He is a drunk in despair! There were so many rumors it was hard to keep up. Now he puts all his energy into his invention, but his neighbor’s sister-in-law Emma Ellingham, is dealing with her own broken heart and unrequited love. Emma had been at Jon’s wedding, even though they were strangers, she was invited because of her brother-in- law being a neighbor and Marquees, next in line for the Dukedom of Hansborough. Emma was now living with them, it would have been rude not to invite her.

It is a year later, Emma Ellingham remembered how Viscount Kendall, was jilted by a runaway bride and understands his misery and broken heart. She has one as well, yet no one knows of her unrequited love and rejection from her brother-in-laws friend, Viscount Sebastian Dodd, Viscount Tindall, now Earl of Tindall. Emma is a very talented painter, but hasn’t picked up her brush and paints in years, since her heart was shattered, years ago. Now she accidentally bumps into Jon’s new invention while checking out her brother-in-laws property. Surprisingly Viscount Kendall’s metal thresher invention is the first thing that has given her inspiration to sketch and paint in so many years! It was definitely shocking but absolutely breathtaking too!

Jon is not thrilled by his new, nosy, neighbor, Emma, interloping on his secret invention! This invention will hopefully be a way for future farmers and landowners to farm more efficiently and effectively in the future. Plus he does not want the wrong people to see his invention and steal his ideas. Jon sees Emma has sketched from memory, plus is extremely talented, by viewing Emma’s sketches. He does not completely trust her, as most artists sketch and paint portraits or landscapes, not bloody metal machines! Plus Jon and his partner have a lot riding on this, if it falls into unscrupulous hands, they could steal it and claim it is their idea! Plus it isn’t even finished yet and they have put so much time and work into this project already.

Emma Ellingham, talented painter, dealing with her own broken heart herself. She promises never to share, but he still denies her permission to paint his invention. She is obsessed with this machine, as it is the only thing that has given her inspiration in years! It is like taking her muse away! Of course this is not the only time Jon has seen his beautiful new neighbor as they keep seeing each other as Emma does not take no for an answer

One day Jon sees Dianna, his ex-betrothed and discovers she is married and planning to move back into town. He also notices how her current husband was mentally abusive, blaming their entire scandal on Dianna-not himself. Jon was the exact opposite of this man, he was shocked how different Dianna had become. She looked unhappy and miserable, she was meek and submissive. She wasn’t the happy, cheerful, joyful, woman he once knew. Jon couldn’t help but feel sorry for her, but could tell she rejected her actions and decisions too. Jon also realized he could never have made her happy, especially if she could be persuaded so easily, by a known unscrupulous, scoundrel, like Gerald Dickenson! It had been the night before their wedding after all, only a few sweet words and obviously broken promises had so easily turned Dianna’s head.

That evening he found Emma lost in the woods in a storm near his workshop. They end up having a drink, sharing a kiss and accidentally fall asleep. Emma wakes up the following morning in a panic! She knows she has to get to home fast, before anyone realizes she spent the evening with Jon alone. She arrives home undetected, yet she hears the most awful untrue news! It seems Dianna’s new husband, Gerald Dickerson, Lord Brayer was found murdered this morning, however two of the servants are lying, saying they saw Jon and Lord Brayer arguing late last night. A couple hours later Brayer was found dead with a dagger in his chest! So Jon was in custody and Emma did about a scandal, she was not going to let Jon rot in prison. She knew there was a chance the real killers might never be found, sometimes innocent people are sent to jail or executed for crimes they did not commit! The hell with the ton,plus she would be forgiven due to her titled brother-in-law and family connections. She did not care about sandals, or not being invited to certain balls, parties, or dinners by the snobbish ton! Yet of course putting herself and reputation on the line, Jon did the gentlemanly thing and proposed and Emma accepted. It was the last thing she wanted, but how could she refuse when he offered physical freedom and independent lives. Emma absolutely refused and let it be known she wanted several children.

So will this marriage even survive under conditions like this? The first new family member,l was a dog the size of a small horse that Emma absolutely loved. Just to see joy this four legged mongrel brought was enough to see this marriage might possibly survive. It just might melt and open both their closed off frozen hearts. Will they thaw and melt or stay frozen and closed off forever? Plus Emma does not even share her story of rejection, unrequited love, of Sebastian Dodd, who also married another. As they both have more in common than Jon realizes. They seem to be a perfect fit in all ways except with open honesty.

Will this marriage of convenience work? Will Emma’s secret past catch up and ruin any chance they have? Plus a surprise visit to Emma’s past and Jon’s true feelings are soon to be revealed! Will it destroy everything they have built so far? Is it too little too late? Read this phenomenal tale and find out in The Ellinghams fourth novel which I highly recommend.

Revisiting The Ellingham’s fourth regency historical novel which I absolutely loved. Ms Basso pens another unique, riveting, page-turner that will definitely blow readers away! It has all the elements that regency historical readers love. In addition, if you are a dog lover like me, there is a furry fellow named Sir Galahad, that absolutely melted my heart! I loved that this rejected man at the altar found another healthy alternative. Especially when his ex fiancé caused so much sadness and turmoil in his life. Yet he found something constructive and meaningful instead of trying to have himself killed, like going to battle on the frontline, insulting the King or becoming a traitor or getting a STD or something dire at the local brothel! I loved he was building a useful invention that will help the future landowners and farmers of the world.This was pure genius! Well Done Adrienne Basso! Of course the setting was magnificent, the plotting was absolutely mind-blowing, dialogue was breathtaking and characters were multidimensional and inspiring. It is a novel you can read as a stand alone book or in series order. It’s a win/win no matter what the reader decides. It is a definite must read I highly recommend!

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I really enjoyed Emma’s character and how she was willing to throw away her reputation in order to save Jon’s life. She was willing to pay the consequences of telling the truth if the truth was going to acquit someone of a murder they had been accused of. I found some scenes flipped to the other POV character too quickly, although it was sometimes interesting how it gave a little glimpse of what was going on in one character’s head before flipping back to the other protagonist. I also found the climax to be somewhat disappointing and could have been set up better. With the murder early in the book, I thought the climax was going to be something different than it turned out to be.

Every Bit a Rogue is the fourth book in Adrienne Basso's The Ellinghams series. It's been some time since I read the two previous books and I wasn't confused in the least, so I doubt anyone else will be either. This was a delightful story that starts out with a "marriage of convenience" which ends up turning into a full-blown love match.

Jon Burwell, Viscount Kendall, was embarrassingly jilted at the altar by the woman he loved. He throws his heart and soul into working on an invention which would change the farming industry. His whole being revolves around this invention, until he encounters the charming sister-in-law of his friend and neighbor. Emma Ellingham was a very talented painter and sketch artist until her heart was broken by a man who only loved her as a sister. Normally she would have consoled herself with her art, but her muse seemed to have deserted her when her heart broke. However, when she sees the invention that Jon is working on, her muse starts waking up again. When Jon is accused of a murder and his alibi is Emma, she risks her reputation to tell the authorities that Jon was innocent. To save Emma from scandal, Jon marries her; can their physical passion turn to love?

This was a lovely romance between two hurt and lost souls. Both feel great attraction, but they're afraid of being hurt again. They can't resist the passion that grows between them, however. And there were quite some steamy passionate bits going on here! I loved the teasing that went on between Jon and Emma. I absolutely adored the huge dog, Sir Galahad, which Emma made hers, partly hoping to irritate Jon! The only thing that fell flat a bit for me here was the crime of which Jon was accused and how that story played out. It just seemed a bit anti-climatic. But the romance it caused was well worth it, so all is good. Definitely time well spent reading.

I received an ARC of this book courtesy of the publisher and NetGalley. I received no compensation for my review, and all thoughts and opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Every Bit a Rogue by Adrienne Basso is book 4 in The Ellinghams Series. This is the story of Emma Ellingham and Jon Burwell, Viscount Kendall. I have read the previous book which did add to my enjoyment of this one but I did feel you could make this a standalone book if you wish to do so.
Emma heart was broken when she confessed her love to the Sebastian Dodd, the Earl of Tinsdale but he said he only had brotherly feelings towards her and married someone else. So Emma is now trying to move on which lands her trying to get her grove back with her arts. Jon is known as a recluse after he was left at the alter by his intended Bride who went on to marry another. But Jon has moved his feelings toward working on his invention. Along the way he happens to meet Emma who has been walking around their near by lands and has gotten lost. Emma is intrigued with Jon and when he is suspected of a crime, Emma stands up to say he was with her.
I enjoyed their story.

This was a delightful and swoon worthy read and the author did not disappoint with Jon and Emma's story.

This was a sweet story of two people that considered themselves still in love with former sweethearts. Emma saves Jon and he I turn marries her. This marriage of convenience becomes something more with a satisfying happily ever after.

Jon Burwell, Viscount Kendall, is standing at the altar, eagerly waiting for his fiancée to make her trip down the aisle. He finally receives word that she has run off with another man. Heartbroken, Jon retreats from society, and devotes his time to working on building a machine that will revolutionize farming.

Emma Ellingham lives with her sister and brother-in-law on the estate next to Jon’s. Though she didn’t know Jon, she was present at his (almost) wedding, and felt such empathy for him, as she knows what it’s like to have your love not returned. Emma was deeply in love with Sebastian, but when she told him so, he let her know that he loved her, but only as a friend or a sister. Sebastian married someone else, and Emma seemed to lose her muse for painting. She had been a very talented artist, but can’t find inspiration anymore.

About a year after Jon’s jilting, Emma stumbles upon the building where Jon is working on a threshing machine. Finding the door unlocked, Emma goes in, and is immediately fascinated by the gears and intricacy of the machine. Oddly, she feels compelled to draw it, something that has eluded her for years. Jon is none too happy to find Emma in his building. He has hopes to patent his invention once he’s finessed out the bugs, and secrecy is important. Though Emma asks his permission to stay, Jon turns her down.

On another of Emma’s jaunts, she gets caught in a nasty storm, and is rescued by Jon. They innocently seek shelter for the duration, sharing some surprisingly good conversation. Eventually, when the weather clears, Emma steals away back home, eager that no one become aware of where she had been. Though it would appear there are no repercussions from their spending sizable time alone together, Jon becomes the victim of a false accusation, with Emma as his only alibi. Being a gentleman to the core, Jon does not mention that he was with Emma and couldn’t have committed the crime.

Emma’s conscience won’t let her stay silent, so she confesses that she was with Jon, who then immediately seeks her out with an offer of marriage. Though Emma had thought never to marry, since she couldn’t have the man she loved, Jon wins her consent with his plea of friendship, fidelity, and creating a family. Emma agrees, and they quickly marry. Since they are both eager for a family, they share a physical relationship which turns out to be absolutely steamy and satisfying. Their interactions out of the bedroom are also fun, honest, and warm.

I am so totally in love with EVERY BIT A ROGUE, as it has a bit of friends-to-lovers, friends with benefits, forced marriage, and second love. Both Jon and Emma are wonderful characters who shared the experience of losing their first loves. It took them time to realize that they actually were falling in love with each other, and were slowly letting go of the past. They both had to confront their past loves in the flesh to come to realize what they have in the present. This is my first experience in reading Adrienne Basso, and I’m so impressed with her writing. EVERY BIT A ROGUE flowed beautifully, from the conversations, to the scenes of self discovery, to the passionate interludes. This is actually the fourth book of the series, but it can easily be read on its own. However, I will definitely be reading the rest, especially Sebastian’s story, as his appearance in this book really intrigued me. I recommend EVERY BIT A ROGUE for all historical romance readers who enjoy a warm and steamy romance, particularly those who love to see deserving characters who once lost at love, strike gold the second time around.