A Rogue by Any Other Name (The Rules of Scoundrels #1) by Sarah MacLean

A decade ago, the Marquess of Bourne was cast from society with nothing but his title. Now a partner in London’s most exclusive gaming hell, the cold, ruthless Bourne will do whatever it takes to regain his inheritance—including marrying perfect, proper Lady Penelope Marbury.

A broken engagement and years of disappointing courtships have left Penelope with little interest in a quiet, comfortable marriage, and a longing for something more. How lucky that her new husband has access to such unexplored pleasures.

Bourne may be a prince of London’s underworld, but he vows to keep Penelope untouched by its wickedness—a challenge indeed as the lady discovers her own desires, and her willingness to wager anything for them... even her heart.

Type: Historical Romance
Heat: 3 out of 5
Rating: 4 out of 5

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Oh, man. I've never wanted to de-ball a hero quite as much as Michael Lawler. Holy hell. A Rogue by Any Other Name was...quite the experience as a ruthless and determined Bourne makes a play to get back something he lost...and uses his former best friends as a means to an end to get what he thinks he needs and wants.

4 stars! No Good Duke Goes Unpunished (Rule of Scoundrels #3) by Sarah MacLean

He is the Killer Duke, accused of murdering Mara Lowe on the eve of her wedding. With no memory of that fateful night, Temple has reigned over the darkest of London’s corners for twelve years, wealthy and powerful, but beyond redemption. Until one night, Mara resurfaces, offering the one thing he’s dreamed of . . . absolution.

Mara planned never to return to the world from which she’d run, but when her brother falls deep into debt at Temple’s exclusive casino, she has no choice but to offer Temple a trade that ends in her returning to society and proving to the world what only she knows . . . that he is no killer.

It’s a fine trade, until Temple realizes that the lady—and her past—are more than they seem. It will take every bit of his strength to resist the pull of this mysterious, maddening woman who seems willing to risk everything for honor . . . and to keep from putting himself on the line for love.

Type: Historical Romance
Heat: 3 out of 5 (but very little)
Rating: 4 out of 5

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Yeah you know things are going to be interesting when the woman everyone thinks you killed years earlier shows up on your doorstep. Alive and well. *nods* Mmmhmm. Real interesting. No Good Duke Goes Unpunished was quite the story as Mara comes back from the dead *cue spooky bwahaha* and shakes Temple's life up... all over again.