The Infamous Rogue [Mass Market Paperback]

Alexandra Benedict (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 28, 2009

They paid no mind to society's prying eyes . . .

The daughter of a wealthy bandit, Sophia Dawson once lost herself in the arms of Black Hawk, the most infamous pirate ever to command the high seas. But now, determined to put her sinful past behind her, she prepares to enter society as the bride of a well-born nobleman who knows nothing of her scandalous youth. All goes according to plan until her ex-lover—now a respectable sea captain but just as handsome and dangerous as ever—appears and once again tempts her with desire.

From the moment he sees Sophia again, James Hawkins wants only one thing: Revenge. He'll see to it that the reckless beauty pays for abandoning their heated affair. And so begins a battle of wills that can end only in utter ruin . . . or wicked surrender . . .

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About the Author

Alexandra Benedict is a storyteller at heart. A graduate of the University of Toronto, she works part-time in a museum while penning passionate tales of historical romance. An archaeology buff, she loves to travel and explore historic sites. She also enjoys collecting art and reading (of course!).

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Avon; Original edition (July 28, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061689319
• ISBN-13: 978-0061689314
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,094,024 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Alexandra Benedict is a storyteller at heart. She works part-time in a museum, while penning passionate tales of historical romance.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable second chance at love Regency romance, August 2, 2009

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Infamous Rogue (Mass Market Paperback)

In 1825 Sophia Dawson hopes money will bury her past as the daughter of a pirate and as the mistress of Black Hawk, the terror of the sea. She comes to London to see who is selling a title and preferably can be controlled by her.

At about the same Sophia arrives amidst the Ton with wealth to spare in London, Captain James Hawkins also appears in high society. Sophia knows James is the one man who could ruin her before she gets started as they were lovers on the high seas. James remains outraged by her abandoning him; Sophia remains outraged by his refusal to marry her. These two enemies are ready to duel to the scandal except that in between the halfhearted feints, each knows they remain in love.

This is an enjoyable second chance at love Regency romance starring two infamous rogues. Sophia and James battled at sea and now battle on land as each has an agenda, he wants vengeance for her ending their affair while she wants a marriage of respectability. Fans will appreciate this fine historical gender war and look for the prequel e-book novella Mistress Of Paradise (at HarperCollins web site).

Harriet Klausner

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Where's the love?, August 11, 2009

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Lindsey Weaver (Aumsville, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Infamous Rogue (Mass Market Paperback)

By far, NOT Alexandra Benedict's best book.

Where is the love story here? I know she has the ebook Mistress of Paradise that covers the beginning of their relationship, but to me this book can't stand on its own. They don't even like each other...I don't get it.