A LADY’S ROGUE TO RUIN
Historical Romance
AUTHOR:
Sofie Darling
RELEASE DATE:
October 28, 2025
PUBLISHER:
Oliver Heber Books
ISBN/ ASIN NUMBER :
B0FHBSNHT5
RATING:
4.5
AUTHOR LINK:
https://sofiedarling.com/
Blaze Jagger is the illegitimate son of an impoverished
and lascivious marquess. He now owns the majority stakes in an exclusive gaming
establishment in London. Blaze seeks shelter from the rain in a circulating
library owned by his partners’ siblings. He happens to meet the youngest
Calthrop – a stunning yet brilliant entrepreneur. Blaze knows that he is wrong
for Viveca, but he cannot seem to deny the woman her request. Can Blaze comply with
her request without damaging her reputation? Or will Viveca ruin his work
relationship with her elder brother and sister?
Lady Viveca Calthrop is the youngest sister of a duke. She
and her sister opened a circulating library in London. One rainy afternoon she happens
on Blaze in her establishment and discovers his secret. Viveca offers to teach
him how to read in exchange for a taste of his world. During their first
interlude, she learns there is far more to Blaze than what everyone knows. And
Viveca wants to know more about the fascinating man, even court ruin to do so. Can
Viveca convince Blaze to ignore the difference in their stations? Or will she
be forced to lose him?
I am so happy that Blaze gets his happily ever after… and
with a Siren (aka Calthorp)! I had a feeling that the two would pair up from
DEVIL TO PAY, book four. Blaze is my favorite hero of all time from Sofie
Darling. I love his devilish and infectious personality. He made the story so
much fun to read! What I adore the most about Blaze is his innate nobility. He looks
after (and gifts) the few people he lets into his heart. Blaze also gives back
to the less fortunate. He is the total opposite of his father.
Viveca is a woman who knows her own mind. She does not
let the differences in statuses dictate who to let into her life. If something interests
her, she pursues it. I love how Viveca is not impressed or infatuated with the
ton’s amusements. She finds them tiresome and a complete waste of her time. She
rather do something more meaningful or purposeful.
A LADY’S ROGUE TO RUIN is the sixth book in Sofie Darling’s
historical romance series, ALL’S FAIR IN LOVE AND RACING. It is best to read this series in proper order. Characters from
the prior books make appearances and/or mentioned throughout the story. Two
years have passed since the great horse race that the previous six novels
covered. It is nice to see how the couples from the previous book continue with
their lives, having children, etc. I have a suspicion that Saskia Calthorp and
Liam Cassidy – the brother of Gemma from book one, ODDS ON HE RAKE – will be
the next pairing. And I fear their book will end the series.
I do have one nitpick. And the reason why I did not give
this book a five-star rating, even though I devoured it in two days. I kind of
expected some form of confrontation between Blaze and his lech of a father. I
really wanted to see Blaze put his father through the wringer for his past
deeds (to him, his mom, and Bea). But nada. I felt disappointed and let down.
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