Review: How to Marry a Rogue – Anna Small

A trip abroad with her aunt is just what Georgiana needs to forget her failed engagement. But her guardian brother insists Jack, his childhood friend, accompany them for protection. She enjoys renewing their friendship, but new emotions stir to make Georgiana question her resolve to remain single and independent. His parent’s destructive marriage and a bitter grandfather have hardened Jack Waverly’s heart. Georgiana has grown up and is turning heads of various suitors. Jack has promised to protect her from all the men vying for her attention, but could he be the biggest threat?

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Release Date: April 22nd 2014
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press
Source: Manic Readers
Reviewer: Michelle
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3.5 Cocktails

Georgiana “Georgie” Locke is destined to be married to a man of the ton chosen by her brother, Jonathan.  Georgie is determined to have one last adventure before settling down into married life with the bore chosen by her brother.  She is permitted to travel to France with her aunt with the condition that they be accompanied by Jonathan’s friend, Jack Waverly.  Jack is known for his fast women and gambling but he has always rescued Georgie whenever she needed him. This time it is no different but the rescue involves marriage.

I loved Georgie and Jack’s story.  I’m a sucker for romances between the brother’s best friend and little sister. This story was fast paced, and I couldn’t stop reading it.  Georgie isn’t the stereotypical English Lady.  She’s not afraid to risk her reputation or her knuckles to be with the man she loves.  Jack is a rake, but he’s so lovable you forget about his gambling and woman chasing ways.  I loved his vulnerability and the respect he had for Georgie’s brother, Jonathan.  Jack and Georgie had no pretense between them.

I loved the frequent flashbacks to Georgie’s childhood which allowed the reader to see that Jack always prioritized and loved Georgie.  There was just the right tone so it didn’t seem creepy or as if he was waiting for her to grow up to be with her.  So I was never under the impression that Jack was some kind of child molester or deviant.

Jonathan and Jack’s friendship was deftly woven into the story at every plot twist.  The author did a wonderful job of showing the extremes they endured to maintain their friendship.  You could easily feel the love and respect they had for each other.

Just when I thought this was a clear cut romance the author throws in a plot twist that was most unexpected.  It really brought together all the elements of the storyline and made the closure seem much more natural.

I thoroughly enjoyed this story, and I look forward to reading more books from this author.