Suzanne Enoch: Rogue with a brogue

Suzanne Enoch tarjoaa skotlantilaista väriä historiallisessa viihderomaanissa, jossa klaanien välinen taistelu värittää ihmissuhteita: Rogue with a brogue (St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2014; ISBN 978-1-250-04161-6).



Teos on Scandalous Highlanders -romaanisarjan toinen osa.

A Rogue For Every Lady

London, 1817: Stuck in a Mayfair ballroom, thanks to his lovestruck brother, Highlander Arran MacLawry wants nothing but a bit of distraction from an arranged betrothal—and a clever auburn-haired lass in a vixen's mask promises just that ... until he discovers that she's the granddaughter of the Campbell, chief of clan MacLawry's longtime rival. Despite their families' grudging truce, falling for fiery Mary Campbell is a notion too outlandish even for this Highlander.

The Thrill Of The Forbidden

Raised on tales of savage MacLawrys, Mary is stunned to realize the impressively strapping man in the fox's mask is one of them. Surely the enemy shouldn't have such a broad chest, and such a seductive brogue? Not that her curiosity matters—any dalliance between them is strictly forbidden, and she's promised to another. But with the crackling spark between them ready to catch flame, love is worth every risk.

Suzanne Enoch: The devil wears kilts

Suzanne Enochin historiallisessa viihderomaanissa on skotti-eksotiikkaa mausteena, mutta muuten kirja ei sisällöltään poikkea lajityypistään: The devil wears kilts (St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2014; ISBN 978-1-250-04160-9).



Teos aloittaa Scandalous Highlanders -kirjasarjan johon kuuluu neljä romaania.

On a mission to rescue his runaway sister from the lure of flowery compliments and a useless lot of satin-clad scalawags disguised by their snooty titles, Ranulf MacLawry, Marquis of Glengask, has roared into British society like a storm across the Highlands. But he's about to find out that satin has its appeal, especially when it covers the curves of Miss Lady Charlotte Hanover - whose tongue is as sharp as her skin is soft.

Lady Charlotte Hanover has had her fill of hot-headed men, having lost her fiance in an utterly unnecessary duel. When did brawn ever triumph over brains? And yet there is something solid and appealing about the brash Highlander who's as dangerous in the ballroom as in battle. Sometimes bigger really is better.

Suzanne Enoch: Good earl hunting

Suzanne Enochin historiallinen viihdenovelli löytyy Helmetin e-kirjoista: Good earl hunting (Nancy Yost Literary Agency, 2012; ISBN 978-1-617-50860-8).



Kirjassa on kevyttä päähenkilöiden välistä sanailua riittämiin, mutta romaaniksi asti aineksia ei ole, eikä novellistakaan paljon mieleen jää.

Geoffrey Kerick, the Earl of Vashton, has had marriage-minded ladies flung at him for the past two years—since he inherited his brother's title and wealth—which is much less amusing than when they were simply flinging themselves into his bed for fun.

However, this particular invitation for a country house party in Devonshire he accepts with alacrity; because this time someone has caught his eye.

Theodora Meacham is resigned to being second; a second daughter, second in beauty, and a distant second in charm. Knowing that the irritating Lord Vashton is coming to Beldath Hall to woo her sister, Theo is, for once, quite happy to remain detached from the silliness. But Lord Vashton isn't preciselyt he boor she expects. Even more surprising, he seems determined to ignore her sister... in favor of her!

Can two people who are perfectly ill-suited find that two wrongs do make a right?

Suzanne Enoch: Hero in the highlands

Suzanne Enoch tarjoaa skotlantilaisiin maisemiin sijoitetun historiallisen rakkauskertomuksen, jossa englantilainen sotilas saa perinnön Skotlannista: Hero in the highlands (St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2016; ISBN 978-1-250-09541-1).



Enochin lukijoille on luonnollisesti ennen ensimmäisen rivin lukemistakaan selvää, mitä kirjassa tulee tapahtumaan, mutta kyllä teoksen asetelmissa jonkin verran oli omaperäisyyttäkin, eikä naispuolinen päähenkilö ollut mikään avuton sivustakatsoja vaan melkolailla tiukka vastinpari sotimisesta innostuneelle sankarille.

Scotland, 1812. He's ferocious and rugged to the bone, an English soldier more at home on the battlefield than in any society drawing room. And when Major Gabriel Forrester learns that he's inherited the massive Scottish Highlands title and estate of a distant relation, the last thing he wants to do is give up the intensity of the battlefield for the too-soft indulgences of noble life. But Gabriel Forrester does not shirk his responsibilities, and when he meets striking, raven-eyed lass Fiona Blackstock, his new circumstances abruptly become more intriguing.

Suzanne Enoch: Some like it Scot

Suzanne Enochin historiallisen viihderomaanin päähenkilö on veljesparvesta ainoa joka ei ole vielä naimisissa, eikä tämä vähäpuheinen jörrikkä oikeastaan haluaisikaan asettua aloilleen: Some like it Scot (St Martin's Paperbacks, 2015; ISBN 978-1-250-04163-0).



Tässä Skotlantiin sijoitetussa hömpähtävässä rakkaustarinassa on huumoria enemmän kuin lajityypissä yleensä, ja teksti soljuu varsin mallikkaasti kunhan tottuu skotlantilaista puhetapaa jäljittelevään dialogiin.

Munro MacLawry has always lived up to his nickname "Bear." Strong and brawny, he's known in his clan to be fiercely protective. Sadly for him, each of his siblings becomes "less highlander" as they get married, and Bear is left rowdy and alone with no one to protect. That is, until a routine hunt leads to the most alluring of creatures.

Suzanne Enoch: A matter of scandal jne.

Suzanne Enoch tuntuu kirjoittaneen historiallisia viihderomaaneja hengästyttävään tahtiin, ja juuri mikään tämän tyylilajin juonenkäänne ei tunnu olevan hänelle mahdoton sisällyttää polveileviin tarinoihin, joissa on monenlaista harmia rakastavaisten onnea varjostamassa. Omaperäisyyttä ei suuressa määrin näistä kirjoista löydy, eivätkä lukijat varmaan sitä suuresti odotakaan.

A matter of scandal (HarperCollins, 2009; ISBN 978-0-06-174746-5)

Miss Emma Grenville has had her fill of pig-headed noblemen who believe women exist solely to satisfy men. And her arrogant new landlord, the Duke of Wycliffe, is the worst of the lot! The too-attractive cad wants to triple the rent on Emma's finishing school for young ladies to help get his newly inherited estate out of debt. Well, he clearly needs educating--about women. And Emma is just the one to enlighten him.

The sinfully handsome duke has never met a woman he couldn't seduce and outwit. And now that he's tricked Emma into a wager, he has the stubborn headmistress right where he wants her. But the confirmed bachelor underestimates the quick-witted and surprisingly sensual Miss Grenville. For she may be leading him to a place neither dreams they'll ever go--to the altar.

Reforming a rake (HarperCollins, 2006; ISBN 978-0-06-175207-0)

A governess must never be alone with a man (her reputation mustn't have even a hint of scandal). She never questions her employer's commands (even when he's tempting her to forsake respectability for desire?). She must never, ever fall in love with someone above her station (especially a rake--no matter how devastating his kisses may be).

If it weren't for that unfortunate incident at her last position, Alexandra Gallant wouldn't now be forced into the employ of Lucien Balfour. The sinfully attractive earl hired her to teach his young cousin, but his seductive whispers and toe-curling kisses suggest he has something far less respectable in mind ... And that will never happen. For although Lucien seems determined to teach her about pleasure, she has a few lessons to teach him about love!

Rogue with a brogue (St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2014; ISBN 978-1-250-04161-6)

Arran MacLawry does not play games. Wild, wicked, and extremely self-confident, he has little patience for this years season in London, and no desire to meet any innocent, young wallflowers. That is, until he meets a masked, enchanting woman at a ball. Enthralled by her, Arran will stop at nothing until he has this woman, no matter who she is.

A beginner's guide to rakes (St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2011; ISBN 978-0-312-53451-6)

All of London is abuzz with the return of the utterly alluring, recently widowed Diane Benchley. Will she remarry? And what will she do with her late husbands fortune? Society is shocked by her announcement - at the Grand Ball, of all places! - that she plans to open an exclusive gentlemans gaming club in the family mansion.

Rules to catch a devilish duke (St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2012; ISBN 978-0-312-53453-0)

She breaks all the rules... Sophia White knows she will never marry into polite society. The illegitimate daughter of a nobleman, she works at the Tantalus Club, a discreet establishment for gentlemen-and her only suitor is a pastor who wants to save her soul.

Mad, bad and dangerous in plaid (St Martin's Paperbacks, 2015; ISBN 978-1-250-04162)

Brawny, rugged Lachlan is nothing like the aristocratic English gentlemen who pursued Winnie - with a passion - in London. Three months away was more than enough to show her a world infinitely more glamorous than untamed Scottish Highlands. - But now that she's decided to find a prospective husband, could Lachlan finally appreciate her charms?

Rogue-aiheisia viihderomaaneja

Luettuani joltisenkin määrän historiallisia viihderomaaneja huomasin, että tietyt sanat toistuvat teosten otsikoissa, erityisesti sanat rogue, rake ja scoundrel. Niinpä tein Helmetissä haun hakusanalla rogue, ja aikamoisen pitkä lista näitä romaaneja kirjastosta löytyi, ja pitihän niitä lainata luettavaksi.

Rogue on suomennettavissa sanoilla kelmi, konna, roisto, veijari, kulkuri, villi, veitikka, kontrolloimaton, filuri ja niin edelleen, eli kyseessä on romaanihahmo jossa on koomisiakin piirteitä, ja melkoisessa määrin huijarin vikaa.

Näissä historiallisissa romaaneissa termi viittaa kyseenalaista mainetta saaneeseen yläluokan edustajaan, sellaiseen joka vehkeilee ja juonittelee saadakseen asiat järjestettyä haluamallaan tavalla. Ja haluamista näissä romaaneissa on useimmissa yllinkyllin, kovin isoa päiväannosta tällaista kirjallisuutta ei kerta kaikkiaan jaksa nautiskella.

Olivia Drake: Never trust a rogue (Rouge, 2012; ISBN 978-0-091950-27-9)

A devil in disguise... The wealthiest heiress of the season, Miss Lindsey Crompton finds detective work far more fascinating than social engagements - at least until she meets Thane Parker, the Earl of Mansfield. Thane is a paradox: a war hero and a cad, a wicked scoundrel and an indulgent guardian of his young ward.

Katharine Ashe: I loved a rogue (Avon, 2015; ISBN 978-0-06-222985-4)

In the third in Katharine Ashe's Prince Catchers series, the eldest of three very different sisters must fulfill a prophecy to discover their birthright. But if Eleanor is destined to marry a prince, why can't she resist the scoundrel who seduced her? She can pour tea, manage a household, and sew a modest gown. In short, Eleanor Caulfield is the perfect vicar's daughter.

Suzanne Enoch: Taming an imposible rogue (St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2012; ISBN 978-0-312-53452-3)

One year ago, Lady Camille Pryce left her haughty fiance at the altar - for good reason. Not only was the marriage arranged before she could even walk, her betrothed was too smug to exert himself to meet her! Now, disowned, with no husband or family to support her, shes left with one option: go to work in the notorious Tantalus Club...

Sabrina Jeffries: When the rogue returns (Simon & Schuster, 2014; ISBN 978-1-47111-380-2)

The second sparkling book in the New York Times bestselling Dukes Men historical romance series.

It had been a decade since Victor Cale, first cousin to the Duke of Lyons, had seen his wife. After some royal jewellery went missing from the jeweller's shop where they worked, Isabel Mertens disappeared. When Victor gets word of a woman who fits his wife's description, he sets out to confront her.

But he discovers that nothing is as it seems-and revenge is never as sweet as true love.

Kathryn Smith: When tempting a rogue (Avon, 2011; ISBN 978-0-06-192301-2)

In the glittering ballroom of London's most exclusive gentleman's club no one is more powerful than its mysterious proprietress, Vienne La Rieux. A shrewd businesswoman, Vienne treasures her hard-won independence and has her eye on a prize that could make her England's richest woman ... until the only threat to her heart arrives, sending her controlled world into chaos. Lord Trystan Kane is as familiar with success as he is with the exquisite Vienne. She's the lover he's never forgotten, and so, when an opportunity arises that would make them partners once again, he takes it.

Miranda Neville: The ruin of a rogue (Avon, 2013; ISBN 978-0-06-219951-5)

Anne Brotherton is sick and tired of being an heiress. She cannot bring herself to marry a fortune hunter. Why can't men like her for her sharp mind and kind heart rather than her impressive dowry? Just when she is about to bow to her fate as a confirmed spinster, she meets the handsome and charming Marcus Lithgow.

It's been years since Marcus set foot in England. Why toy with the ton when he can fleece wealthy fools in Paris and Rome? Yet everything changes when he inherits a ramshackle estate. Marcus's first and only chance at a respectable life needs funding, the kind Anne Brotherton can provide. Such a wallflower should be ripe for the picking. So why does Marcus feel like he's the one hanging by a thread?

She nearly falls for Marcus's smooth seduction. But when Anne realizes she's being strung along, a lust for payback empowers her like never before. Two can play the game of deception. The game of love, however, has its own rules.

Shana Galen: The rogue you know (Sourcebooks Casablanca, 2015; ISBN 978-1-4022-9874-5)

Looking for some danger, adventure and excitement in her life, Lady Susanna Derring falls for Gideon, a thief and swindler in a notorious gang from London's slums, and follows him into the gritty criminal underworld where no rules apply and no one, not even Gideon, is who they seem.

Celeste Bradley: Rogue in my arms (St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2010; ISBN 978-0-312-94309-7)

When Sir Colin Lambert learns that the little girl left on the steps of his gentleman’s club belongs to one of its members, he’s filled with hope. Could Melody be the daughter of the beautiful, impulsive actress who broke his heart? Colin is determined to find out with the help of his lost love’s former seamstress, Miss Prudence Filby. But soon, Pru’s disarming manner and seductive voice are stirring all manner of doubts in his mind—as well as some delicious fantasies…

Pru’s only motivation in helping Colin is to reclaim the wages she’s owed. Or at least, it was, before days and nights traveling together draw them into a heated, thrilling intimacy. But as soon as Pru discovers his noble status, she suspects she’s been a fool. To a man of his standing, she can hardly be more than a dalliance, even if their scorching passion makes her long to take center stage in his life—and in his arms.

Johanna Lindsey: A rogue of my own (Corgi Books, 2009; ISBN 978-0-552-16082-7)

For Lady Rebecca Marshall, a whirlwind of excitement begins when she becomes a maid of honor at the court of Queen Victoria. But when Rebecca unknowingly steps into the rivalry between the Queen’s spymaster and a noblewoman who uses the maids as courtly spies, she is soon entangled in a web of deceit with the charming marquis Rupert St. John. The devastatingly handsome ne’er-do-well is the cousin of Raphael Locke, with whom Rebecca was once infatuated. He’s also a secret agent of the crown who leads a double life. Certain that guileless Rebecca is spying on him, Rupert seduces her—then, forced to wed, he believes she has set a trap of the worst sort in order to marry into his powerful family! But as he comes to know Rebecca’s true heart, his vow of revenge and infidelity becomes a desire to share many passionate nights—only with his beautiful wife.

Anna Campbell: Seven nights in a rogue's bed (Forever, 2013; ISBN 978-1-4555-1207-2)

Desperate to save her sisters life, Sidonie Forsythe has agreed to submit herself to a terrible fate: Beyond the foreboding walls of Castle Craven, a notorious, hideously scarred scoundrel will take her virtue over the course of seven sinful nights. Yet instead of a monster, she encounters a man like no other. And during this week, she comes to care for Jonas Merrick in ways that defy all logiceven as a dark secret she carries threatens them both.

Ruthless loner Jonas knows exactly who he is. Should he forget, even for a moment, the curse he bears, a mere glance in the mirror serves as an agonizing reminder. So when the lovely Sidonie turns up on his doorstep, her seduction is an even more delicious prospect than he originally planned. But the hardened outcast is soon moved by her innocent beauty, sharp wit, and surprising courage. Now as dangerous enemies gather at the gate to destroy them, can their new, fragile love survive?

Suzanne Enoch: Rules of an engagement jne.

Suzanne Enoch on tehtaillut historiallisia viihderomaaneja, joita löytyy kirjastosta niin painettuina kuin e-kirjoina. Historiallinen ajankuva yläluokan elämästä värittää näitä rakkauskertomuksia, joissa on luonnollisesti monta mutkaa matkassa ennen kuin päähenkilöt päätyvät autuaaseen yhteiseloon.

Rules of an engagement (ISBN 978-0-0620-1868-7).

For proper young ladies, good behavior has always been the rule. Captain Bradshaw Carroway loves the seafaring life though he'd rather be battling brigands than his current assignment of ferrying a boatload of spoiled aristocrats. One passenger, however, has caught his eye: a bewitching young minx who definitely distracts him from the rules of shipboard decorum. Some rules, of course, are meant to be broken. Miss Zephyr Ponsley has traveled the world, but she's completely innocent in the ways of love. She's never learned to dance or flirt. But scientific observation has taught her that the laws of attraction have no rules, and that no adventure, on land or sea, is more dangerous or delicious than passion!

Reforming a rake (HarperCollins, 2006; ISBN 978-0-06-175207-0)

A governess must never be alone with a man (her reputation mustn't have even a hint of scandal). She never questions her employer's commands (even when he's tempting her to forsake respectability for desire?). She must never, ever fall in love with someone above her station (especially a rake--no matter how devastating his kisses may be) . . .

If it weren't for that unfortunate incident at her last position, Alexandra Gallant wouldn't now be forced into the employ of Lucien Balfour. The sinfully attractive earl hired her to teach his young cousin, but his seductive whispers and toe-curling kisses suggest he has something far less respectable in mind . . . And that will never happen. For although Lucien seems determined to teach her about pleasure, she has a few lessons to teach him about love!

A lady's guide to improper behavior (HarperCollins, 2010; ISBN 978-0-0619-9124-0)

Theresa Weller understands the rules of decorum, and is appalled when Colonel Bartholomew James disrupts a perfectly civilized dinner. This rude, insensitive man is the complete opposite of everything a gentleman should be--but with one searing kiss, Tess can think of no one else. . . . Aggravated beyond bearing by a man who speaks his mind, Tess wishes there was a guide to men like Bartholomew. Surely, with such an assortment of handsome, polite suitors to choose from, Tess should not ache for him. . . . She invites him on carriage rides and dares him to dance, and almost makes him want to return to Society. Bartholomew knows Tess wants to be seen as a proper miss, but deep down, he knows she is precisely the sort to spark his desire . . . A most improper lady.

Meet me at midnight (HarperCollins, 2009; ISBN 978-0-06-174759-5)

Victoria Fontaine's mischievous nature and brilliant, biting wit have scandalized the ton . . . and earned her the nickname "Vixen." But her reputation pales before the infamous Lord Althorpe's, known as "Lord Sin." The years Sinclair Grafton spent on the Continent have done nothing to quell the rumors about his past. And when the stunning Vixen and the handsome rogue find themselves momentarily alone at an elegant gala, their passion gets the best of them.

Caught by Victoria's father in a shockingly sensual kiss, Sin and Vixen have no recourse except a wedding. At first the very liberal lady relishes the thought of an unfettered marriage to an indifferent, unrepentant scoundrel. But she suspects there is more to this enigmatic, remarkable man, that his rakish persona is merely a pose. And after one unforgettable night of ecstasy, Lady Vixen is determined to unmask the true Sin . . . to satisfy a passionate heart that craves far more than freedom.

Suzanne Enoch: The care and taming of a rogue ja Angel's devil

Suzanne Enoch tarjoilee historiallisia rakkausromaaneja, joissa on juonittelua kerrakseen, esimerkkinä teokset The care and taming of a rogue (HarperCollins, 2009; ISBN 978-0-0619-5925-7) ja Angel's devil (Nancy Yost Literary Agency, 2012; ISBN 9781617508592).





Romaanissa The care and taming of a rogue ulkomailta palannut kuolleeksi luultu tutkimusmatkailija joutuu paitsi selvittelemään maineensa kärsimiä kolauksia myös opettelemaan hienostoseurapiirien pelisääntöjä, apunaan näiden seurapiirien erikoisasiantuntija. Tarinassa on paljon mutkia matkassa, mutta mitenkään uskottavaksi kirjaa ei voi sanoa, juoni on lähinnä kulissi päähenkilöiden naimakauppojen pyörittämiselle.

After years away from London, Captain Bennett Wolfe is back--and alive, much to Society's surprise. Having been presumed dead, this rugged adventurer is now much sought after by every marriage-minded young woman...but Bennett only has eyes for the intriguing Lady Phillipa Eddison. 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...or tempted. She simply must teach Bennett some manners--before she succumbs to temptation as wild as the man who offers it.

Romaanin Angel's devil päähenkilö Angelique Graham on mennyt salaa kihloihin, vaikka vanhemmat vastustavat liittoa, joten hän päättää teeskennellä ihastumista toiseen mieheen joka ei missään nimessä voisi tulla kyseeseen aviopuolisoksi, jotta vanhemmat muuttaisivat mielensä, ja kuten arvata saattaa, monenlaista mutkaa on edessä ennen kuin ihmissuhdesoppa selviää.

Hoping to compel her parents into arranging her marriage to a desirable lord by pretending interest in someone less agreeable, Angelique Graham plots with local rake James Faring, only to find herself falling in love with him.