The Virgin and the Rogue by Sophie Jordan book review

The Virgin and the Rogue is part of the Rogue Files series. If the “rogue” and the sexy cover doesn’t hook you, the story will. Charlotte Langley is the sensible, prudent and quieter sister. She is engaged to a lifelong friend, but starts to question whether or not they are suited to each other. I applaud the author for working in the idea that women had periods. Charlotte took some medicine for her “lady troubles” that her sister created (she dabbles in chemistry). Unfortunately, this potion was more of a love/sex elixir that brought a bit of magical realism to the story. It set the stage for Charlotte “meeting” Kingston. In reality, she didn’t so much meet him as she threw herself at him. The elixir made her horny and it was hilarious to read. Kingston has a reputation as a rake, but his restraint with Charlotte gets to the heart of who he really is. I really enjoyed this fun twist to the story.

Kingston realizes he is a bit jealous when he realizes that the passionate and clever Charlotte is planning a loveless marriage. In the beginning of the book, Kingston doesn’t really believe that Charlotte took any sort of love potion. He just thinks it’s an excuse for letting the real, unrestrained her out for a bit. I do love a dominant male and Kingston’s character delivers. The sex scenes are steamy, passionate and touching.

Charlotte is the prim, proper and virginal lady. She has not been touched by scandal and goes by societal expectation. She is unlikely to fall for a rake, but she does and the fun starts. Kingston was the result of an aristocratic dalliance and that could be a roadblock between him and Charlotte. They both just have to embrace the sizzling passion between them. I love how the characters need each other and this book was just a really fun and entertaining read. It’s a great choice for historical romance fans. Great characters, fun setting, well-written dialogue with a unique twist. What more could you ask for?