Suzanne Enoch is my go-to for a fun, light romance with a caper plot. This book fits that category, but Enoch has spoiled me with so many good stories, that this one just didn't quite measure up. The dialogue at the beginning of this book was positively brilliant. It was quintessential Enoch and I loved it.
What made the book lose stars for me was the characterization. Bennett was an adventurer who barely survived an expedition to Africa, only to have his assistant steal his journals, shame him, Suzanne Enoch is my go-to for a fun, light romance with a caper plot. Bennett was an adventurer who barely survived an expedition to Africa, only to have his assistant steal his journals, shame him, and pass his work off as his own.
Phillippa, or Flip, is bookish and introverted, living in the shadow of her outgoing sister Olivia. When Bennett returns, he is immediately drawn to Phillippa and pursues her while he also tries to regain his reputation. Phillippa and Bennett have great chemistry and I enjoyed that they didn't fight their attraction to each other. My quibbles about this were that the characters seemed very modern to me.
Philippa becomes intimate with Bennett out of nowhere although aside from this lapse in character, I really liked her. Bennett is a major hothead and despite growing up in this society, he acts like a complete barbarian at times. In my opinion, he came onto Phillippa a bit strong and if I was Phillippa and didn't know his thoughts as I did as a reader , I would have been a bit creeped out. Due to their modernity and stupidity at times, I liked the characters in this book less than some of her others. The secondary characters were still delightful and the caper was entertaining, but my favorites are still Something Sinful and England's Greatest Hero.
This book was 3. I will be continuing with the series. Dec 31, Keri rated it liked it Shelves: This was a fun read. Captain Bennett Wolfe has just come back from Africa after being gone from England for over 3 years. Funny thing is, is that everybody thought he was dead. Even worse the man that was his second in command is the one that reported him dead and wrote a book about his exploits and made the his own. Now Bennett must figure out somehow he can gain his reputation back and expose David's lies. In the process he meets sweet Phillipa Eddison Phillipa can't understand what Bennett sees in her.
But she is willing to play along, because he is handsome as all get out. Of course he is rough around the edges, but you stroke a rock enough, it will smooth out. Then there's the monkey. Who doesn't love a man that has mothered a monkey? While over the story was cute, but a few things that bugged me. Her parents and sister, just seemed to back that up.
Then she wanted adventure and then when Bennett provided that, she was all about the rules. I don't care about the rules, but for goodness sake you have given me the wrong flower at the wrong time. I would have gone to that 4th start had the ending been a bit more drawn out. I wanted to know what happened to David and more of how society reacted to the truth or even a bit more of Bennett and Phillipa after they had been married for awhile View all 5 comments. Cautivador y con personajes poco convencionales, como me gustan a mi. Es una rata de biblioteca que no tiene pretendientes.
The Care and Taming of a Rogue by Suzanne Enoch
Por eso me ha gustado tanto. No puedo esperar a terminar la serie de "El club de los aventureros". Mar 24, Erin rated it liked it Shelves: I wanted to like this more than I did, and I'm honestly not sure why I didn't like it more. The story is somewhat unique in that the hero is an African explorer who's presumed dead and who returns to London finding out his I wanted to like this more than I did, and I'm honestly not sure why I didn't like it more. The story is somewhat unique in that the hero is an African explorer who's presumed dead and who returns to London finding out his journals were stolen and turned into a bestselling book by his dastardly, cowardly exploring partner.
And the fact that he carried Kero, his vervet monkey everywhere. But the leads had chemistry, and there were some fairly good sex scenes. I think it was more my mood than anything. I had particular issues with the repeated use by male characters of the word "chit", which means young girl, but it seemed so derogatory. Dec 26, Jennifer rated it did not like it Shelves: That's it Suzanne Enoch. I officially wash my hands with you. I gave you a second chance because I really enjoyed Reforming a Rake , inspite of its cringe-inducing cover. But after enduring Meet Me at Midnight , I'm done.
This book started off on a good note, and I really liked the relationship between Phillipa and her sister, which is pretty much the only reason I kept reading after things started going down hill. I just don't understand how someone with such a good premise for a book can make su That's it Suzanne Enoch. I just don't understand how someone with such a good premise for a book can make such a hash of it, turning it into a yawn-inducing bore. I find that I really enjoy books with a rather uncivilized hero.
I think his attempts at romance were enchanting and he definitely found the correct girl. De todas formas es tan absurda que resulta original, tiene algunas escenas graciosas. Pero no pasa de entretenido.. Bueno terminado ya la relectura, poco cambio. Pero tiene escenas divertidas. El final es algo brusco Jul 23, Mey Buentipo rated it really liked it Shelves: The first book that I read from Suzzane Enoch. I liked the book from the start to the finish. It gave me a sense of adventure for myself also.
It is some different from the other books I read. It is so funny, that the heroine fainted when the hero gave her 2 dozens of red roses. It maybe a simple story, but I liked the flow of the story and each characters brought the best of it. Sep 29, Nithya Subramaniam rated it liked it Shelves: There is nothing much to complain about this book. It has all the elements for a good romance novel. The protagonist of the book are likeable with strong characters. However, the were was a lack of something particularly the chemistry. Phillipa and Bennett did not convince of their love or that fact they couldn't keep their hands of each other.
Read it when you're bored with nothing else to do. Nov 25, Ann Keller rated it it was amazing Shelves: Excellent historical romance, interwoven with danger and intrigue. Bold, powerful characters are wonderfully meshed with the strict protocols surrounding courting in Victorian England.
It's delightful to see just how far each character is willing to give as love inspires them to risk it all for a chance at happiness. Jun 01, Lisa Rivera rated it it was ok. This book had potential but fell flat. Our hero was just too absurd for my tastes and our heroine I usually enjoy Enoch but was disappointed. Oct 27, Alex Morrison rated it did not like it Shelves: I can't believe this is an Enoch book!
At least there was a pet monkey? May 07, Sierra rated it really liked it Shelves: I know its a cheesy romance but I enjoyed this one. It had an adventurous side along with a respectable heroine. They had an odd couple dynamic that was fun. Cinco estrela porque me fez rir e passar bons momentos divertidos. Mar 13, Audrey rated it really liked it.
I liked this adventure between Bennet and Phillipa. Jan 27, Addie H rated it did not like it Shelves: I am re-reading all my 5 star rated romance novels.
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There are 60 on my shelf. This is book 2 on that list. This is how my 2nd re-read held up. Why in the world did I give this 5 stars the first time I read it?? We are repeatedly told he is into her. Never, ever shown why. Including her advice on where he might go to find some whores to satisfy himself. Apparently she sensed his appetite. How do you know you want to woo me? If you wish me to proceed your way, I will. If she protested, he would stop. If she continued to push him away, he might stop looking for other ways to pursue her, and then she truly would have accomplished the stupidest action in the history of stupid actions.
Not where you and propriety are concerned. The first time he makes loves to her? Jul 21, Miss Lily rated it really liked it. Enoch; there were fun and different things in The Care and Taming of a Rogue and I enjoyed the banter between the characters. I've read a lot of Regency romances, and to give one four stars is high praise, from me. The characters' personalities were actually fun and likable, and some of the interactions between them our heroine and her older sister, for instance , were believable.
I've liked others of Ms. Enoch's books more in comparison, I'm not going to say this was my favorite, Kudos to Ms. Enoch's books more in comparison, I'm not going to say this was my favorite, as it hasn't been. But I've been enjoying Ms. Enoch's work more than other authors in the genre, and will read more of hers in the future. Some of the backstory in the premise was a bit untenable, and had to stretch a little implausibly to cover where it needed to go once our hero is revealed to be alive, settling who's been doing the actual writing of books wouldn't be hard to prove ; ultimately it held up the A-Plot boy gets girl, of course decently well.
Our bookish heroine has been accused by some reviewers of being too anachronistic in her pragmatic forwardness. But I'm a modern reader, and this isn't Jane Austen.
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I'd rather have a heroine be fun and interesting and have some depth to her than for her to be too uptight and realistic-- and have the plot head down the path of polite rape fantasy. So if our protagonist is a little too forward? That's okay with me. Not sure it applies. Our hero isn't really a rogue, though he is a bit of an unrefined brute. But he was the pursuer, not the pursued. Not the best title choice, as I don't think it describes the plot. Jul 23, Lita Bouquard rated it liked it Shelves: Having read one awful Enoch book and one okay this was the decider whether to continue with this author.
An intelligent, socially naive woman admires Bennett Wolf, explorer and favorite to Prinny. Presumed dead, Wolf returns to England to find his reputation tarnished by his travel partner who has claimed Bennett's journals as his own writings. London society isn't sure what to make of Bennett. Is he the brave explorer or was his true character really that in this latest published diary. Bennett Having read one awful Enoch book and one okay this was the decider whether to continue with this author.
Bennett is a bit uncivilized having raised himself from a young age with financial stipulation from his grandfather's will. Having only an uncle who never bothered with him, Bennett used the funds to pay for his own education. When he hears Lady Phillipa speak, and sees her he stakes his claim immediately. Phillipa has never been courted. Her good friends are males who love her sister. Bennett has to follow some of the rules of society to woo Flip an she tells him how to do it even though no one has every bothered with her. They team up to help retrieve the journals and fall in love and lust.
I liked that Bennett only made some concessions to society rules. I also thought the animosity he and his uncle had and how they began to resolve it was different.
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Of course a pet monkey allows for a lot of fun scenes to be written. Enjoyable but not the kind of book that makes you want to reread right away. Nov 23, Jan rated it liked it Shelves: The Enoch up until now I got least sidetracked with. The plot seemed more or less consistent, and it never really dragged. I still don't think Enoch is the author for me, but overall I liked this book. It was nice and sweet and even funny at times. It never really went beyond all that to anything remotely nearing depth, but it was nice.
I don't think nice is enough for much longer though, I'd like to read a romance with some meat on, or a romance on the light side that's actually GOOD. I liked Ben The Enoch up until now I got least sidetracked with. I liked Bennett, who's incivil and he really is ways cause so much uproar and scandal. He's not a classic rogue, since his intentions are quite honorable from the start, but his lack of decorum is so HUGE he's quite scandalous anyway.
I got why Flip fell for him though, because it's incredibly attractive when a man so obviously wants and courts a woman. Yes he went about it quite the wrong way, and I got why Flip wanted a proper courting, but still, what a heedy feeling it must be, to be wanted that obviously that much, when you've never been wanted before. So I thought that was fairly refreshing. I was going to end my review with the lamest wordplay ever and say I've got Enough of Enoch, but then I realized that the Bradshaw from the third book is related to the Bradshaws from the Lessons in Love series, and my inner OCD is kicking in, and now I kinda sorta might want to read that book anyway.
I seriously don't understand myself sometimes. First of all this was a fun story with quite a few laugh out loud moments. The Note in the daisys was priceless. I loved both characters plue the secondary characters. There were quite a few historical research blunders which threw me out of the story. Tattersals did not admit women in the Regency period. Sloppy lack of research.
Even reading other Regency period novels would have pointed this out. Regency dresses do not shrug off the shoulders to pool at the feet. Also the Regency First of all this was a fun story with quite a few laugh out loud moments. Also the Regency woman would then NOT have been naked under her day dress unless she was a whore. This huge clothing oversight pretty much eclipsed the lovescene to follow and ruined the moment. I'll read the next book in the series but will get it from the library, not purchase it.
Having been presumed dead, this rugged adventurer is now much sought after by every marriage-minded young woman Phillipa would rather read than flirt, but she does know a thing or two about proper courtship rituals. A gentleman does not kiss a lady senseless, and he certainly does not bring his pet monkey when he comes calling. Lady Phillipa's never been so scandalized She simply must teach Bennett some manners--before she succumbs to temptation as wild as the man who offers it. Home Groups Talk Zeitgeist.
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Add to Your books. No current Talk conversations about this book. MyaB Apr 25, Having enjoyed two or three other books by [a: Enoch can be hit-or-miss for me, but this was definitely a hit. I expected a lot from this book based on the premise and first chapter - An adventurer who everyone thinks is dead comes home after a trip to Africa.
You must log in to edit Common Knowledge data. The Care and Taming of a Rogue. Captain Sir Bennett Wolfe. Lord David Langley, Viscount. Lord Randolph Howard, Marquess of Fennington. Lord Henry Eddison, Marquess of Leeds. Lady Venora Eddison, Marchioness of Leeds. Lord Bradley, Lord Frizzel. Lord Nicholes Ainsley, Duke of Sommerset. Lord Lucas Crestley, Lord Piper. Lord Geoffrey Howard, Earl of Clarkson.
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Lord Langley, Earl of Thrushell. For Hugh Jackman, whom I find very interesing. Captain David Langley stepped down from his hired hack and gestured for the driver to help unload his things. And for a certain adventurer. References to this work on external resources. Wikipedia in English None. Book description How to tell if a man is an unrepentant rogue: He has no patience for frivolous debutantes 2. He kisses you after a single dance 3. He makes you forget yourself and kiss him back. Having been presumed dead, this rugged adventurer is now much sought after by every marriage-minded young woman.
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