A review by soft_girl_era
The Rogue Not Taken by Sarah MacLean

adventurous medium-paced

5.0

AS EROTICALLY DESCRIPTIVE AS BERTRICE SMALL WITH THE CHARM, WIT, AND ADVENTURE OF KATHLEEN E. WOODIWISS! 🤩 

The Rogue Not Taken is like a romp through Regency England with a mischievous grin and a twinkle in its eye. The story follows the spirited Lady Sophie Talbot, who is embroiled in scandal after a fateful encounter with the notorious and rakish Marquess of Eversley.

Sophie and King engage in verbal sparring matches that border on performance art.

Each exchange crackles with energy and wit, sparking flames of passion that they can't deny. Despite their attempts to evade their growing affection, their love story unfolds with playful charm and undeniable heat, making it an irresistible blend of resistance and surrender.

Favorite Scenes

💙 The barn beer drinking moment reminded me of a few Titanic scenes. 🥰

💙 The Scot bought custom wheels. 😎

💙 The masonry book reading session. 🤣

💙 The reformed pickpocket. 😇

💙 The “bits” in the carriage. 🌶️🥵😮‍💨

💙 The banter!!! 😂🫠😁

💙 Dinner with the staff. 💗

💙 The maze. 😍

This novel will enchant historical romance fans with its vibrant characters, vividly depicted settings, and sparkling prose.

🎙️ The audiobook was incredible. Justine Eyre nailed it! Her performance made me feel right at home in this genre—reminiscent of Skye O’Malley. 

🎧 I highly recommend speeding up the reading pace to enhance the listening experience. I listen at 2x the speed. 

*First Read: 16 April 2024*