Series: Rogues Redeemed #2
Author: Mary Jo Putney
Published October 21st 2021 by Canelo Escape
Goodreads Synopsis
Separated by society once before, this time they'll fight to stay together.
As Washington burns, Callista Brooke is trapped in the battle between her native England and her adopted homeland. She is on the verge of losing everything, including her life, when a handsome Englishman cuts through the violent crowd to claim her as his.
Lord George Gordon Audley was Callista's best friend, but his attempt to rescue her from a loathsome arranged marriage had him sent on a one-way trip to the penal colony of Australia. Against all odds, he survived, and now he vows to do whatever is necessary to protect Callista.
But their friendship has become a dangerous passion that may save or destroy them when they challenge the aristocratic society that exiled them both.
A sweeping and dramatic historical romance for fans of Bridgerton and Johanna Lindsey.
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Review
As children, Callista Brooke and Lord George Gordon Audley hoped to marry. However, their fathers had different ideas, and soon Callie was forced to marry and move to America, whereas Gordon was sent to the penal colony of Australia. Finally free, Gordon is sent to America to find and retrieve an English woman stuck in New York on the eve of war. Discovering that the woman he is seeking is his former love, Gordon will do whatever to save her, and her stepchildren.
I haven't read many books which cover the American War of Independence, and definitely not with an American view point, but Once a Rebel was enjoyable nonetheless. I liked the idea of Callie and Gordon being friends and former loves, who rediscover each other when adults, and with some experience behind them. Callie was lucky that the man she married was kind and caring to her, though the fact he had slaves and illegitimate children was a shock to her system. On her husband's death, his children were freed, though his legitimate son believes they are still his 'property' and is willing to travel into a war zone to get revenge. There are definitely some far fetched and unbelievable moments in this book, but it was enjoyable, and a relatively quick read. Another good instalment in the series.
Dates Read:
May 30-31, 2022
Rating
4 Stars
