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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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How to Fall for a Scoundrel by Kate Bateman

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How to Fall for a Scoundrel (Her Majesty’s Rebels, #2)

Barbara’s rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
Series: Her Majesty’s Rebels #2
Publication Date: 8/20/24
Period: Regency London
Number of Pages: 304

I loved every word of this delightfully entertaining, lighthearted, and totally improbable book. Our hero is definitely a scoundrel and you will love him – you won’t be able to help it, and our heroine is constantly wondering what he is going to pull next! Yet, they were made for each other and you will delight in seeing them work toward their HEA.

We met Eleanor (Ellie) Law in the first book of the series when we first learned about the establishment of King & Company private investigations. Ellie, along with her friends, Tess, Duchess of Wansford, and Dorothea (Daisy) Hamilton knew business wouldn’t come their way unless they had a male at the head of the firm. Therefore, Charles King came into existence. If you are old enough to remember, think of the old Remington Steele TV show.

Henri (Harry) Bonheur, Comte de Carabas – and many other names – is a gambler and a con man claiming to be Charles King, owner of King & Company. He is a charmer who has everyone eating out of his hand, even Tess and Daisy are fine with him taking on the role of Charles King. Ellie can’t believe it! She also cannot believe she is so attracted to a con man who cannot be trusted. What is he really up to?

When Harry finally confesses who he really is and why he has sought them out, the ladies cannot wait to help him. Even Ellie wants to help him though she is sure that if they are successful she will lose him – and she’s gone and fallen in love with the scapegrace ne’er do well.

If you are looking for a fun, entertaining romance with a lovable, bad-boy hero and a straight-arrow spinster who wants to spread her wings, give this book a try. It will keep you smiling from cover to cover. You – and Ellie – will always be wondering what Harry will be up to next.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.