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Every Rogue Has His Charm by Susanna Craig

halbrig7's review against another edition

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4.0

love! angst and protectiveness forever

zaza_bdp's review against another edition

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3.5

 Avec ce quatrième et dernier tome, cap sur Brighton ! Ce changement de lieu est une véritable bouffée d’air frais, et apporte une touche originale à ce roman combinant espionnage, histoires de famille et de seconde chance.

Après une ouverture par un prologue se déroulant six ans avant le début du roman, on repart dans le présent, en se demandant si le général Scott n’avait pas raté son coup avec le couple Maxim/Caro, même s’il faut reconnaître que sur ce coup-là, il a joué un rôle moins direct.

On retrouve dans ce livre la marque de fabrique des précédents tomes : une intrigue faisant la part belle à l’espionnage et au travail de l’ombre mené par les recrues du général Scott, avec en bonus deux personnages secondaires qui ont pour moi volé la vedette au couple principal. L’autrice continue de mettre en avant des personnages féminins éprises de liberté et d’indépendance.

La romance explore le trope de la seconde chance, on voit des époux qui se (re)découvrent, et si j’ai trouvé que c’était bien mené, j’ai finalement été plus charmée par la romance secondaire, plus discrète, mais plus intéressante à mes yeux.
Le roman souffre de quelques longueurs, ce n’est pas mon préféré de la série, mais je trouve que l’autrice a fait du bon boulot en ce qui concerne le développement des personnages. J’ai aimé aussi le général Scott et toutes ses petites manigances au fil des tomes, c’est original de voir un militaire jouer ainsi les entremetteurs !

Un joli épilogue clôt habilement le récit et permet de boucler la boucle, ce qui est finalement assez peu commun et très appréciable.
Voilà donc une série à mettre dans vos PAL si vous souhaitez lire un combo histo/action/espionnage 

rebleejen's review against another edition

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emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

This book is a two-fer because there is a romantic subplot in addition to the main plot. And there's a big reunion epilogue for everyone who remembers the characters from previous books in the series. 

However, I am still cranky about the font on these covers because what the crap. 

brobison's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

theeuphoriczat's review

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4.0

Every Rogue Has His Charm is the fourth book in the Love and Let Spy series and we follow Caroline, who was freed from the clutches of her tyrannical and ungrateful father through marriage. Her marriage to Maxim (the scarred and reclusive Duke) lasted less than a week with him running away to battle. She still cannot understand why he shied away from her even when she was willing and heart open ready to love. He cannot understand why she is willing to stay with him, and is unwilling to be vulnerable with her despite the chemistry between the two. But when Caroline is in bed with some spies, and Maxim is suspected to be a traitor, things got rather spicy.

amberreadsalot's review

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3.0

I love a good compromised into marriage story and this one was decent. The H is scarred both inside and out. He tries to rescue the h from her mean and greedy father by offering her marriage. When he starts to catch feelings for his new bride he abandons her - for the next six years. An active spy, he goes back into service for spymaster and part-time matchmaker Zebediah Scott, not returning until his estranged grandfather dies and he comes into the dukedom.

I like that Caro didn't just sit around and wait for Maxim to come home. She created a life for herself, though perhaps a little lacking in excitement. I also appreciated that Maxim so quickly realized that while he thought he was helping Caro by leaving, he actually created a situation in which her toxic family could continue to take advantage. I did, however, think that forgiveness came a bit too quickly. I also thought the secondary couple's story was more distraction than anything else - it seemed like Ms. Craig wanted to wrap up the characters in this series without another book or novella. The spy part was a little lacking. The villain was quite obvious so no suspense.

All of that said, I did enjoy the book. I would read something else by Ms. Craig. 3.5 stars.

**I received a free ARC of this book from Netflix. The opinions expressed here are entirely my own.**
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beckyrendon's review

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4.0

Live, love and let spy!

Craig has a wonderful underground of spys and their other halves (current or pending). The Love and Let Spy series is an absolute delight to experience. I dare say all is fair in love and war. General Scott knows things and one thing he knows is secrets. I just love that he shares some with us!

To the future Duke, Maxim, and his abandoned Duchess, Caro, I wish you all the Robin Ratliffe novels. I would appreciate any updates on movements of the French, Caro's family, and of course Mrs. Horn. Thank you for the heart-felt story. Thanks for the love and forgiveness. Most of all, thank you for that smile inducing ending.

And many thanks to all the spies who we've loved before...

drpig's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

andrea_author's review

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5.0

Compromised into marriage, spy Maxim returns to his work in France after only four days with Caro, his bride. Six years later, he finally returns. Can he make amends for his desertion and keep his wife safe?

I love the banter between Caro and Maxim. It's difficult for her to trust him, but when she learns about his past, she understands why it's hard for him to make himself vulnerable. This is a steamy, slow-burn romance with a brisk plot.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

wildfaeriecaps's review against another edition

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5.0

Judging from the epilogue, I'm going to say: this was a wonderful end to the series (and later feel stupid if it wasn't the end).

What was great about this book is that, rather than just following the MMC, FMC, and General Scott, we got to glimpse at another three characters. And what's amazing about that, is that it could have been overwhelming or confusing--but it wasn't. It was perfect.

I love Caro. She's amazing. Smart, quick, brave. She was easy to like and to sympathize with. Maxim, I had some issues with. I read a lot of historical romances, so I get the stereotype and knew where it was going. But he was still hard to forgive for me. His motives weren't justified in my mind. In an effort to avoid spoilers, I'm remaining vague, but, it felt like he was making excuses for his actions when he made the choices he did. Like, kind of "I'm making this up as I go" excuses. Or maybe I'm just not in a forgiving mood. I don't know. He earns his redemption eventually, but it took me a while to warm up to him.

Fitz, on the other hand, I could have read several books about. But then, I already knew I liked him, didn't I? He may not have been a main character, but he also wasn't a new face. Fanny, too. I almost wish they'd been more front and center.

As with every one of Susanna Craig's books, I read this like it was water and I was desperate for a drink. It was incredibly enjoyable and I laughed out loud at several spots. If you haven't given the Love and Let Spy series a chance...well, that makes me sad. You should absolutely pick up the whole series.