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Julia is stuck in a tree and the handsome man who comes to her rescue is none other than Garrett Stockton. It's an instant attraction that neither one can ignore. Julia isn't free, even though she's been a widow for four years. She's controlled by the Duke, her father-in-law, in every aspect of her life with the threat of taking away her son. Overhearing a conversation between the Duke and his man of business, Julia may have the leverage she needs for her freedom. With Garrett's help he'll make sure she gets it. Some laugh out loud moments, a cute, precocious little boy named Chatwyn and the intense heat between Julia and Garrett make a very entertaining book. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

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DNF

Okay, I didn't realize there was kid in this and that was my mistake. I really, really don't enjoy children as secondary characters in romance (there are exceptions but it's rare). It wouldn't be fair to the book if I continued reading so I decided to stop.

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I received an ARC of Gone with "The Rogue" by Amelia Grey from Netgalley. Lady Julia Kitson Fairbright, a widow, mother to a 4 yr old son, and daughter in law to the influential Duke of Sprogsfield, is an intelligent, vicarious individual. Mr. Garrett Stockton is owner of the Stockton Shipping Company. Amelia Grey had me hooked right from the start. The two meet on a tree...yes, a tree, and have an almost instantaneous attraction for each other. Unfortunately, Julia is being intimidated by her father in law and must present a very pious self in order for her son not to be taken away from her. Garrett then helps her with whatever means possible to free her of her invisible chains being held by the Duke.

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Chatwyn? Poor kid.

Well, everyone knows dukes are revered.

Was she on the ship as well?

For no particular reason, indeed.

It sounds like she had a good marriage, if not the ideal father-in-law.

Small world.

I commend Brina for wanting to do something productive. Julia has a son to occupy her time.

Now this is a party. But who goes to one and doesn't eat?

That is a sweet gift. She should accept it gracefully.

Oy. This is not going to end well.

Butthole.

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Lady Julia is stuck high up in a tree in Hyde Park when a handsome rogue offers his assistance. Garrett Stockton is back from his seafaring adventures for a short visit to London, but the spirited young widow and mother makes him want to stay longer. Maybe forever. Julia is desperate to get herself and her four-year-old son out from under her father-in-law's ducal control, but can she trust Garrett?

This was an enjoyable story. The main characters' chemistry was lovely. Garrett's relationship with Julia's son was very sweet, and there were some funny scenes (including the aforementioned tree, as well as a baking disaster). I'm looking forward to seeing what happens in the next book.

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In book 2 Julia is a widow that is controlled by her father in law the Duke. She is trying to find a way to get her son and herself free. When a long comes Garret who has come home to London. He is immediately taken by her. After he learns her story he sets out to help her and win her heart.

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Julia is widowed and living under the rules of her father in law. She is determined to live a great life with her son. Garrett lives his life at sea. He has proved he can be a prosperous businessman. When he meets Julia he finds more to his life.

I loved that Julia was proper but also determined. She was brave and did now shy away from what she wanted. Garrett is truly a gentleman. It was refreshing to see two adults who decided their feelings for each other and acted upon them even though there could have been dire consequences.

This read was romantic but also some suspense to see if Julia could find what she was looking for.

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Julia being attracted to Garrett and enjoying him touching her two minutes after they met was just too much for me.

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Gone With The Rogue is a fun, fast-paced historical romance by Amelia Grey. Ms. Grey has provided readers with a well-written book populated with an outstanding cast of characters. Kitson finds herself stuck in a tree after freeing a butterfly from the net that was also stuck in the tree. Garrett frees Kitson in from the tree, but can she trust him to free her and her son from her father-in-law? Garrett and Kitson's story is loaded with drama, humor, sizzle, action and suspense. I enjoyed every page of this delightful book and look forward to reading more from Amelia Grey in the future. Gone With The Rogue is book 2 of the First Comes Love Series but can easily 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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Garrett gets things done. That is one of his good qualities but also one of his bad qualities. Sometimes his good deeds can be unethical and borders on unlawful. Luckily for Julia, this is the exact kind of man that she needs.
Gone With the Rogue, is another great book. I enjoyed it very much.

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Julia’s husband died on a ship. She thought she could make her own way with her young son. Her father in law keeps her on a tight rein by tempting to take her son away from her. He never approved of their elopement. Julia manages to get to London with her son when her father in law takes Ill. There she meets Garrett Stockton, a wealthy shipping magnate. His first love is the sea until he meets Julia! A lovely story!

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“I’m not like other men who might have sought your hand or heart, Julia. I don’t want you for just an hour in the afternoons, or for a day or two during the week. I love you and want you for life.”

Julia Fairbright has lost her husband in a shipwreck. Finding herself with child and now a widow, she is forced to live under the stringent rules of her father in law. Being a Duke known for his pious ways, Julia is not allowed to move forward with her life. In order to keep custody of her son, Julia must remain in morning and stick to the guidelines the Duke has laid out for the raising of her son. But when Julia overhears a conversation between the Duke and his lawyer, she sees her chance to confront the Duke and gain her freedom.

Owner of his own shipping company, Garrett Stockton is known throughout the ton as a rake and womanizer. While riding through the park, Garrett finds himself acting as a chivalrous gentleman helping a beautiful young woman with climbing down from a tree after retrieving a butterfly net of all things. Not like any other woman he’s ever met, Garrett is determined to learn more about the young widow, for she could be the very one to keep him on the shores of England and turn his life around.

After taking a leap of faith, Garrett and Julia grow closer day by day…in both uncovering the secrets the Duke is hiding, as well as discovering love does offer second chances…

Gone with the Rouge is the second in Amelia Grey’s First Comes Love series, but may be read stand alone. This was an enjoyable enough read, but the characters just kind of fell flat for me. Garrett had so much potential, and I found myself skipping over Julia’s continuous rants over having to do what the Duke told her. That being said, if you are a fan of regency/historical romance, I would recommend giving it a try. While not my fav, it could be yours.


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

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A light, fun read.

I liked Garret and Julia well enough and thought her father-in-law was a great villain. I just didn’t connect with this book the way I did with the first one, but it is a nice continuation of the series.

Quite a bit of this story concerned the third friend, Brina. She is trying to find her purpose in life beyond just being a widow. This sets up the final installment of the First Comes Love series.

My ARC copy had a rough Chapter 13 which had some story inconsistencies which I am sure will be cleaned up for publication.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC

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“I’m not going to leave you. I’ll be here waiting for you when you are ready for us to make a home together”... She had no doubt he was settling his claim on her and leaving no room for anyone else.

Julia is a young widow held captive by her father in laws threats to take her son if she doesn’t do exactly as he commands. His requests are oppressive and constant. She longs to be free to make her son and live a build a new life of her own. An overheard conversation leads her to believe her pious father in law isn’t all that he seems to be.

Garret has long loved the sea. Priding himself on running his own shipping company and being a gentleman, he had never let London hold him in its grasp. When a chance meeting at the park leads to him rescuing a woman from near disaster, he wonders if the sea will even hold the same appeal again.

This was an interesting read. I thought it was more a modern romance that happened to be set in the Regency era. A few of the main character’s qualities were just a little too modern for me. While it was cute, the love story left me wanting a little more depth between Julia and Garret.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Paperbacks for the advance reader copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

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Interesting twist on the marriage of convenience. I enjoyed the characters. Garrett is a great hero. The brooding hero is all fun, but sometimes you just need a good guy. Julia had a heart of gold and a spine of steel. Looking forward to the next one.

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I received an advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review

Cute enough. Didn’t sizzle. Characters were sweet.

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Desperate widow Julia longs to be free of her controlling father-in-law. Rogue Garrett comes along and saves her several times when she gets herself into whimsical situations. I liked the book and look forward to the next one! I received an ARC from NetGalley for my honest review.

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I have always liked books written by Amelia Grey, and I liked this one, too. It was a bit slow-going ay first. I actually read two other books before I came back and finished this one. I’m glad That I did finish it. The characters are strong-willed and understand their own desires, yet they welcome the adventure of sharing and finding room in their lives for love, adventure, and courage. I’m now looking forward to reading, hopefully, the next book in the series. I want to know what happens to Brina!!

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I love Amelia Grey’s books. Her first book in this series was a great read and the story of this 2nd book is good. Overall I liked the story but needs some polishing. I liked both characters, especially Garret because he is kind, Will do anything to make Julia safe and of course handsome. I enjoyed this book and I’m positive others will too.

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Thank you NetGalley and St Martin's Press for this arc.

This was a light and easy read for me. While the author's intention seemed to be not just the romance but also to highlight the lack of women's rights during the Regency period, I did find the never ending repetitions of Julia's "abuse" at the hands of her father-in-law heavy handed. I found the main characters, Julia and Garrett to be somewhat one dimensional and less than fully developed/credible. BUT, character development and plot line credibility are reasons why I read Regency romances. I read them for entertainment and escape. Gone With the Rogue fulfilled with a short and sweet read.

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