Category: Historical Rom-Com

Road Trip with a Rogue by Kate Bateman

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Road Trip with a Rogue (Her Majesty’s Rebels, #3)Barbara’s rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
Series: Her Majesty’s Rebels #3
Publication Date: 7/29/25
Period: Regency
Number of Pages: 333

This book was fun, witty, romantic, exciting, and thoroughly entertaining from the first page to the last. I always enjoy this author’s writing style and the way she develops her characters. So it’s no surprise that I absolutely loved Daisy and Lucien—they’re perfect for each other.

It was also a pleasure to revisit Tess and Justin from the first book, and Harry and Ellie from the second. I’m assuming this is the final book in the series, as Daisy is the last of the three original characters to find her happily-ever-after.

In this story, Daisy Hamilton’s latest assignment for the King & Company agency turns out to be far more complicated than expected. The mission seems simple: intercept the coach carrying Violet Brand to prevent her from eloping to Gretna Green. All Daisy knows is that the coach bears a golden lion on the door. So when she stumbles upon such a coach being attacked by highwaymen, she leaps in to save the day—only to realize she’s stopped the wrong one. And to make matters worse (or better?), the man inside is the one person in the world who could steal her heart.

Lucien Vaughn, Duke of Cranford, is exasperated by his romantic, overly dramatic nephew, Peregrine (Perry) Hughes. Nineteen-year-old Perry is head over heels for Violet Brand, whose father disapproves of the match. In a desperate attempt to end the drama, Lucien encourages them to elope to Gretna Green—and promises to do everything he can to ensure the marriage happens.

Lucien and Daisy share a bit of a past. He’s a friend of all her brothers, and the bold, curious Daisy has been known to sneak around to spy on their gatherings. Lucien has always taken her breath away—and nothing has changed when he steps out of the coach she’s just “rescued.” Being the clever rogue he is, Lucien convinces Daisy to let him help chase down the eloping couple.

The emotional push and pull between Lucien and Daisy was a delight to watch. Their constant scheming and counter-scheming to outwit one another made for some truly enjoyable reading. While Lucien’s grand gesture was touching, I personally didn’t find it quite as memorable as Justin’s from the first book. Still, this was a charming, thoroughly satisfying romance, and I highly recommend it.

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This Much Is True by Vivienne Lorret

On By TracyIn Georgian Era (1714-1837), Historical Rom-Com, Part of a Series, Regency Era (1811-1820), Tracy's ReviewsLeave a comment

This Much Is True (The Liars' Club, #3)This Much Is True by Vivienne Lorret

Tracy’s Rating: 2.5 rounded up to 3 of 5 stars

Series: Liars’ Club, #3

Release Date: July 1, 2025

Althea “Thea” Hartley comes from a very unusual family and has been writing plays for her family for years – at least she used to. After having her heart bruised and her confidence crushed last season, Thea is hoping to find her muse and a husband this season. Unfortunately, the only man who seems to spark her creativity is the last man she should want. It isn’t until an encounter with a highwayman that Thea puts two and two together and realizes that things are not what they seem. But despite finding her muse and love, neither is going to be easy to hold on to, because she can’t keep one without the other.

Jasper Trueblood, Viscount St. James has convinced the entire ton and his more importantly his vile uncle, the Earl of Redcliffe, that his is a dimwitted oaf, but in actuality, Jasper is cunning and brave. He has sacrificed much and tolerates the abuse of his uncle, in order to protect his aunt and cousins. Two years ago, he fell hard for Thea but she didn’t notice him, and he was in no position to court her. He still isn’t in a position to declare himself, but now that she has noticed him, nothing will ever be the same. Can he save his family and have his heart’s desire or is he just begging for heartache?

I was so looking forward to this story after having enjoyed the first two books in the series. But I just had a hard time getting into this book – I found it slow moving and became frustrated with pace and obstacles keeping Thea and Jasper apart, which felt contrived, then after dragging for so long, the story comes to a somewhat rushed ending. Obviously, there is a happy ending, but I finished the book feeling a bit disappointed with the execution and that there was no epilogue for the series finale. Overall, it wasn’t a bad read and Jasper is a keeper, but it just wasn’t the story I was hoping for. This is the third book in the series and while you could read this book as a standalone, I would recommend reading the series in order.
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