5 STAR REVIEW One for the Rogue by Manda Collins

Sportochick's Musings ~ This is a lively read and the reader will feel like they are riding a roller coaster anticipating the dynamic ending. 

One for the Rogue

 Studies in Scandal #4

by Manda Collins

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Publisher ~ St. Martin's Press Romance

Genres ~ Historical Romance

Geologist Gemma Hastings has no interest in pursuing romance—and no patience for Lord Cameron Lisle, an esteemed fossil hunter who has a way of always honing in on her territory. . .annoyingly handsome though he may be. But when a shocking attack puts Gemma in very real danger, she may have to accept Lisle’s offers of protection. Even if that means entering into a dangerous flirtation. . .

Lisle was once amused by Gemma’s dedication to her work. But now that he understands how much he’s underestimated her—a woman whose beauty is matched only by her genius—Lisle is desperate to prove his respect…and prove himself worthy of her. But is he too late? A bitter rival, desperate to steal Gemma’s scientific findings, is still at-large. Can Lisle help uncover the culprit and keep her safe—forever, in his loving arms?

The Studies in Scandal series is based around four bluestockings and the inheritance they received from the deceased Lady Celeste another bluestocking. Each book has its own very distinct storyline involving intrigue and smart feisty woman solving clues.

What an exciting and suspenseful read this book #4 was! It is filled with discovery, suspense, murder and love. All the characters from the previous books to the series are present in this story making it feel like you are having a visit with long lost friends.

Gemma has a point to prove in the world of geology and she is the last woman standing with the prize being the house she would inherit as such. She will stop at nothing including plowing through Lord Cameron Lisle the esteemed fossil hunter when she tries to get back her find. Her antagonistic interchanges with Lisle caused me to laugh a few times as well as made me want to shake her for being so single minded.

Lisle is everything a woman would want in a lover or husband. Not at first though. He was too busy not taking Gemma seriously. Part way through the book he truly sees who Gemma is and works hard to show her he respects her intelligence, but she keeps pushing him away. Her inheritance is at stake. I seriously wondered if there would be a resolution for them since he kept hitting her wall of resistance.

This is a lively read and the reader will feel like they are riding a roller coaster anticipating the dynamic ending. Well written and full of interesting facts the Author Manda Collins does another outstanding job with a brilliant end to the heiresses’ resolution to their inheritance.

I give this 5 STARS for being a lively and fun read. 

Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.

My Reviews Of A Studies in Scandal Series 
Ready Set Rogue #1 - My Review
Duke with Benefits #2 - My Review
Wallflower Most Wanted #3 - My Review (to follow)
One for the Rogue #4 - My Review

Manda Collins is the author of The Lords of Anarchy series, which includes Good Earl Gone Bad and A Good Rake is Hard to Find, as well as several other Regency-set romances. She spent her teen years wishing she’d been born a couple of centuries earlier, preferably in the English countryside. Time travel being what it is, she resigned herself to life with electricity and indoor plumbing, and read lots of books. When she’s not writing, she’s helping other people use books, as an academic librarian.


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