Rogue [Mass Market Paperback]

Kayla Gray (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2008

In this passionate debut romance, Gray tells the story of a handsome sea captain who kidnaps a spirited beauty and finds himself torn between his searing passion for her and his vow for vengeance. Original.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 225 pages
• Publisher: Zebra (January 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1420101900
• ISBN-13: 978-1420101904
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,035,512 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed feelings on this high seas adventure, March 12, 2008

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Melissa (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rogue (Mass Market Paperback)

Captain Cole Leighton is seeking revenge. The object of his hatred is a pirate named Dragon but no one can identify Dragon because he leaves no survivors. Cole holds the Dragon responsible for his parent's death and absolutely nothing is going to get in the way of his revenge.

Bailey Spenser, a North Carolina Colonist, is attacked by the Dragon but manages to escape before he kills her. She is discovered unconscious by Cole's crew and taken aboard his ship.

Bailey at first believes Cole to be the Dragon but realizes fairly quickly that it is not the infamous pirate. She still believes him to be less than honorable and Cole does little to make her believe otherwise. Eventually she discovers that he is looking for the Dragon and he discovers that she is the key to finding the pirate since Bailey has seen him; albeit the Dragon had a mask on when he set her home afire.

For the first half of the book, there is much bickering about deck between these two. Bailey is determinedly stubborn. And I mean stubborn. She insists on being taken back to North Carolina, however Cole, knows that Bailey's life is endangered back in North Carolina. The dragon knows she is still alive.

Bailey will listen to none of Cole's warnings and embarks on an ill fated ridiculous mission of escape. Even though she is repeatedly warned of danger she doggedly goes through with an incredibly hair brained scheme. Needless to say she must be rescued from herself. Fortunately, this only happens once and it is after this attempted escape that Cole's relationship changes with Bailey.

Cole can be arrogant and he holds many secrets. Bailey is falling for him but is uncertain about his feelings for her. Cole distrusts women and his quest for vengeance is all consuming. Bailey never knows if she is special to Cole or just bait for the Dragon. Their romantic encounters are sensual and believable. Ms. Gray defiantly knows how to write scorching scenes. Bailey matures quickly and I genuinely began to like her when she showed a more grown up attitude. She becomes less reactionary and delves deeply into her emotions concerning Cole.

My feelings for this book are mixed. The first half is a bit slow and neither character was likable; Bailey was too irrational and Cole too hard hearted. The second half flows much better with faster paced action and more dialogue. There is much more emotion in the second half of the novel and the characters have more depth. If the book's first half had the heart felt dialogue and the pace and plotting of the second half it would get five stars.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nicely Surprised, February 9, 2008

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Allisa Stanton "Bookwerm" (West Islip, New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rogue (Mass Market Paperback)

After reading over one hundred different romance novels a great deal of which include pirate novels. I was nicely surprised at how refreshing this one was. The characters seemed more real than most and this book had me up late at night until the last page was read. I would defintely recommend this book to any who are still questioning if this is a good buy. Trust me, you will enjoy.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rogue, January 31, 2008

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M. Nix - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rogue (Mass Market Paperback)

After being attacked by a murdering pirate, Bailey Spencer is frightened when she awakens on a ship at sea. Bailey is being held captive by the ship's captain, Cole Leighton. Although Bailey is being held against her will, she finds herself enormously attracted to the seductive captain.

Cole plans to use Bailey in his quest for vengeance. Bailey is his best chance to find the murdering pirate Cole has been stalking for years. Attracted to the bold and courageous beauty, Cole's pursuit of revenge is endangered by his desire for Bailey.

Kayla Gray's Rogue is a delight! Romantic, erotic and exciting, Rogue satisfies the senses. The chemistry between Bailey and Cole sizzles! If you adore scorching romance, you can't miss Rogue.

Annmarie
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